IRENE FORTE SKINCARE

Natural skincare brands come in all shapes and forms, but few can make you (metaphorically) fly to a sunny Mediterranean paradise. The freshly launched Irene Forte Skincare, by It girl Irene Forte, the daughter of Sir Rocco Forte (founder of the luxury Rocco Forte Hotel group) does just that: with a range of natural products that are an ode to the rich culture and the lush natural bounty of the Italian island of Sicily. After spending a long period of time at Forte´s Verdura, a stunning resort in the south of Sicily, Irene, a beauty entrepreneur and the wellness director of the group, has discovered and fallen in love with the exotic and fragrant herbs, fruits and spices of the island. Combining them with the pure oligo-mineral water of Sicily´s Nebrodi mountain range was the next step. The result is a sustainable handmade line of products created using the purest ingredients grown in Verdura´s own organic garden, and formulated by a team of biologists and dermatologists. Produced in small batches to ensure freshness, and free of nasties such as parabens, petrolatum, phthalates, artificial colours and fragrances, the emulsions feature rich ingredients – apricot pistachio or orange blossom oils, mango butter, and pomegranate carrot and papaya extracts – that makes them simply yummy and naturally effective. We swear by the Orange Blossom Body Oil, rich in Vitamin C, that deeply hydrates the skin and smells divine (99 British pounds); and by the anti-aging Hibiscus Serum, packed with green pea extract and hyaluronic acid, that visibly plumps the complexion (129 British pounds). Equally active the Aloe Vera Face Cream (89 British pounds), that with a potent combo of avocado oil, olive oil and aloe vera juice, ensures a dewy skin for the whole day. Plus, one feels surrounded by the sensuous aromas of Sicily, minus the Ryanair flight. Genius