We tried Lumin’s range of men’s skincare to combat dry skin and fine lines

Quite simply, our tester liked this moisturiser. For addressing dry skin, he prefers a thick cream that’s going to moisturise deeply, and this product is just that.

The scent is pleasant and herby, and our tested opted to use this moisturiser at night, as a way to rehydrate the skin after a day in the office. For those who worry about looking oily, this moisturiser doesn’t leave too much of a shine once it has absorbed into the skin, although the texture is slightly sticky.

The ingredients include meadowfoam seed oil, which is rich in antioxidants and reportedly combats dryness and dullness. There is also apple extract for fine lines and free radical defence, and ginger extract to combat the effects of sun damage.

Using this balm after cleansing, our tester felt hydrated, and didn’t need to worry about dryness throughout the day, after applying the moisturiser in the morning.

The suggestion for this is to apply the product to the eye area and use it almost like an eye mask while sleeping, wiping it away in the morning. Our tester enjoyed the ritual of the mask, knowing he was keeping his under-eye area moisturised during the night. This product does have a brightening effect, however, our tester doesn’t suffer from puffiness, so can’t comment on the efficacy of that reported benefit.

Ingredients include niacinamide to strengthen the skin barrier of the delicate under-eye area; lemon extract for antibacterial qualities, and caffeine for brightness.

Our tester used this as a topical nightly serum, as per the instructions on the packaging. He really enjoy the roller ball applicator, as it is cooling and soothing. However, he couldn’t determine whether there was a dramatic difference to wrinkles but there was a moisturising effect, and the product seemed to blur fine lines slightly (although, our tester doesn’t have major wrinkles).

Key ingredients include vitamin C for improving signs of ageing and protecting against exposure from harmful sun rays. Meanwhile, hyaluronic acid locks in moisture around affected areas, while the antioxidants in the pomegranate extract reportedly combat puffiness and signs of ageing.

We are big fans of using a sheet mask to help us feel pampered after a long day, and this one definitely did the job. Our tester liked the cooling feeling and moisturising effects of the mask, which reportedly clears pores of grime and impurities, although our tester didn’t see a drastic change. However, he did feel glowy and nourished after using the mask.

Pro tip: once you’ve removed the mask, use it to distribute the serum across your face, then follow with the Lumin moisturiser, for an ultra-hydrated feeling. Another pro tip is to keep the package after you’ve thrown away the mask, as there is a lot of serum left over, which can be used the next morning.

Ingredients wise, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid make a comeback for anti-ageing, skin protection and hydrating purposes, alongside ginger extract for even skin tone and sun-protection qualities.