The Skintellectuals Awards: We Asked 11 Of Your Favourite Beauty Experts For Their Must-Have Product

The question skin experts are most often asked is: which skin product could they not live without? Here they reveal their ultimate skintelligent products...

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by Hannah Coates |
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With the switch in seasons comes a whole host of new skin problems. Alas, we must run to the experts and find out every single product we need to be stocking up on to replenish and restore our natural beauty back to it's fabulous self. Here, we asked experts from Nichola Joss to Vaishaly what products they absolutely could not live without...

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Ultrasun Face Sun Protection Spf 30, £20

'I never leave home without applying this, even in London,' says Su-Man, celebrity facialist and founder of Su-Man skincare, 'I favour this over all others for its non- greasy, light texture, which never gives me spots. I really notice the difference in clients who do use SPF and those who don't!'

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Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask, £110

'From the divine aroma to the way it boosts, hydrates and plumps my skin, I love every little thing about this mask,' says Ruby Hammer, international make-up artist, 'Even though it's expensive, I return to it whenever I need to look my best in a short space of time; it makes me look rested and fresh and all I have to do is apply a thick layer all over my face and neck and wait 10 minutes.'

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111 Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, £85 for a set of 5

'A lot of sheet masks are very tricky to apply but this one is really easy and it stays put even when you're walking around, which I often do,' says Mary Greenwell, International make-up artist, 'It's also incredibly hydrating and lends instant glow.'

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Tom Ford Soleil Glow Bronzer, £54

'Whether I haven't seen the sun in months or I'm on a beach holiday, this bronzer is my favourite,' says Dr. Maryam Zamani, facial aesthetics doctor, oculoplastic surgeon and founder of MZ Skin, 'I love having a healthy glow that looks natural and this is the perfect balance because it doesn't look heavy and only has a very slight shimmer.'

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Neostrata Skin Active Retinol + NAG Complex, £52

'Retinol and NeoGlucosamine work together to stimulate both elastin and collagen production, helping to rejuvenate skin,' says Dr. Stefanie Williams, specialist dermatologist and founder and medical director of Eudelo, 'It offers similar benefits to a prescription vitamin A, which is impressive.'

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But btter CC+ Illumination Cream Spf 50+, £316 of 11

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But btter CC+ Illumination Cream Spf 50+, £31

'This is the base I come back to time and time again,' says Joely Walker, Grazia's healthy and beauty director, 'Hitting that sweet spot between ample coverage and a natural glow, it gives my skin an instant boost that covers redness and doesn't slip and slide during the day.'

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NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, £24

'This product is amazing,' says Vaishaly, celebrity facialist, 'It's light and gives a smooth finish while still imparting fantastic coverage, without looking like you're wearing make-up. It's my secret for brightening the under-eye area. When I have a tan, I often use a slightly warmer colour and apply all over, which feels better than using my pre-tan foundation.'

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IT Cosmetics Your Skin But btter CC+ Illumination Cream Spf 50+, £31

'My go-to cream, I use it on most of my clients and find it's also a fantastic base to prep skin pre-make-up,' says Nichola Joss, celebrity (and Meghan Markle's) facialist, 'The science shows it reduces skin damage and signs of ageing caused by pollution, stimulates skin healing and restores luminosity. Put simply, it creates better skin.'

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Ren Rose O12 Moisture Defence Oil, £42

'I swear by this oil. I have super-dry skin, but this keeps it soft and supple,' says Huda Kattan, beauty blogger, entrepreneur and founder of _Huda Beauty, '_It helps repair my skin's natural barrier, while creating the most amazing canvas for make-up. My tip is to warm it in your hands before applying to help activate the formula.'

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Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser, £38

'One of my skincare staples, this cleanser removes dirt, reduces blackheads, decongests and brightens, as well as helping fade pigmentation left behind by acne,' says Dr. Anjali Mahto, Consultant dermatologist at The Cadogan Clinic and author of The Skincare Bible, 'It's hard-working, thanks to its mix of alpha and beta hydroxy acids;I use it every day.'

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Boots offer YourGoodSkin Nourishing Hot Cloth Cleanser, £9.50

''This unscented, gentle creamy formula rinses away with water to leave skin clean, hydrated and never dry or tight,' says Nadine Baggot, beauty YouTuber and journalist, 'Use with a microfibre cloth and it will get rid of every scrap of eye make-up, too.'

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