Trouble Shooters

If you’re having a beauty emergency, look no further than these hi-tech solutions. From breakouts to complexion boosting, there’s a veritable medicine cabinet out there to get your looks back to fighting fit in no time.

Spots getting you down? DS Laboratories Trioxil PM, £25 (www.beautylusthaves.com) is a new gel for mild to moderate acne that’s soothing and calming on the skin. The science behind it is really impressive: it contains DS Laboratories nanonsomes, tiny microspheres (much smaller than skin cells) that penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin to release active ingredients over a 12-hour period. Perfect for immediate relief, the gel also helps solve the underlying causes of acne.

Or try Dr Sebagh Breakout Powder & Cream, £53 (www.beautybay.com). Dr Sebagh is a world famous skincare expert who has treated some of the most famous faces in the world. This two-part kit covers all aspects of a breakout while maintaining the balance of the surrounding skin.

Although not a doctor brand, Elemis is ‘led by science’ and has a miracle worker in its range that wouldn’t look out of place on the shelf of a hi-tech skincare clinic. Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Mask, £45 (www.timetospa.co.uk) is a luxurious cream mask that combines the power of Quartz with Padina Pavonica and Argan Tree Oil to instantly uplift and hydrate the skin. Try leaving it on overnight for really exceptional results.