The must-have products according to Laura Mercier

Favourite exercise routine I live in the beautiful countryside surrounded by nature, so I try to take advantage and appreciate it every day. I start my day with gentle stretches, and I love swimming and long walks.

I never the leave the house without…Hand cream. I have one in every bag.

Trend: Super serums

Serums are skincare elixirs and have become an integral step in our routines. Apply your favourite serum evenly over your face in the morning and evening post cleansing and toning. Let it dry, then add moisturiser. Here are three restorative newbies to try.

Luxe to less: Rodan+Fields Total RF Serum, $239. Niod Copper Amino Isolate Lipid, $135. Retreatment Restore Serum, $95.

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I’m loving the freedom of boosted air drying – and the latest tool in the hair arsenal is Joico Zero Heat Air Styling Creme (beautopia.com.au, $21). This polishing cream reduces frizz and creates texture – no heat required.

Ask Steph

What is the best treatment cream after a cosmetic procedure?
My go-to calming cream post procedures (of which there have been many for me) has to be Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm (adorebeauty.com.au, $99). It immediately hydrates and calms traumatised skin.

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