**The retinol range now in the UAE** 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 05, 2020:   New Year, exciting new launches! Skin Republic has done it again and answered our prayers with its range of three new masks.

“As the world’s number one mask brand, we are constantly innovating combining the latest advances in skin care technology with sought-after ingredients. These are three of our most exciting new product launches this year and focus on providing instant as well as long-last skin benefits”, says Samantha Wilson, Director of Skin Republic.

Retinol, the new darling of skin care. The multi-masking supremo targets aging, acne and pigmentation. From teenage to mature skin, retinol encourages cell turnover helping to prevent acne scarring and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. “If you are a two birds, one stone kind of a girl then retinol is for you, it’s the ultimate multi-tasking skin care ingredient”, says Wilson. Skin Republic have developed two products with retinol as the primary ingredient.

The Retinol Hydrogel Face Mask (AED 33) is super-charged with retinol to help support skin’s natural collagen levels reduce wrinkles and improve skin’s elasticity. The soft-gel mask is instantly cooling upon application helping to calm redness and sensitivity. The formulation is enriched with radiance-boosting peony, jojoba and hyaluronic acid to replenish lost moisture for luminous and glowing skin.

Even though retinol has long been hailed a skincare superhero ingredient, there are still a few popular myths that needs debunking. It's a common misperception that retinol can't be used under the eyes. However, this super star ingredient can and should be used everywhere - especially under the eyes, where we often see the first signs of aging. The Retinol Hydrogel Under Eye Patches (AED 33) are designed to closely fit the delicate under eye area, allowing for an intense and targeted treatment. Retinol also works wonders at reducing dark circles and discolouration under the eyes. Our top tip? Pop these on before a night out for makeup that lasts all night long. They’re great at catching eye shadow fallout too!

In a world where waiting more than a second for an Instagram photo to load can cause you to give up on your feed altogether it’s a wonder we all still settle for beauty products that promise results in four to six weeks. Yes, we expect to put a bit more time and effort into our skin than we do social media, but that doesn’t mean instant effects are out of the question. “This was one of the reasons we developed the Skin Republic Prime + Refine 3 Minute Primer Face Mask (AED30). We wanted to bridge the gap between long-term skin care benefits and instant results.” says Wilson.

Think of this mask as your fave Instagram filter, but IRL. The Prime + Refine 3 Minute Primer Face Mask blurs imperfections and pores, hydrates and smoothes, providing the perfect canvas for makeup application. Containing cutting-edge hydro-blur technology, this mask does to your face what good lingerie does for your figure. It smoothes, flatters and conceals so that everything you put on looks immediately better.

All this is infused in a sheet mask which, as we all know, is far superior at delivering skincare ingredients than traditional creams. It also stops any dirt and bacteria from being passed onto your skin, helping to prevent breakouts. In addition, the formulation includes antioxidant-rich pomegranate which protects the skin, as well as vitamin E and chamomile which hydrate and visibly plump it. Instant gratification, tick. Long-term skincare benefits, tick.

Expert Tip

For flawless makeup that lasts all night long, apply the Skin Republic Hydrogel Face Mask followed by the Prime + Refine 3 Minute Primer mask and the Retinol Hydrogel Under Eye Patches.

All Skin Republic Masks are dermatologist tested and are not tested on animals. Skin Republic masks have a three-year shelf life and the Retinol range is available at Carrefour and Lifestyle stores in the UAE.