1. Lutein
Did you know, not only does the blue light from smartphones stop us from drifting off to sleep at night, it also causes fine lines and pigmentation? Lutein, an antioxidant derived from marigolds and which acts as a shield against blue light, is one of the ingredients found in Murad City Skin Broad Spectrum SPF 50, £45, which also protects against UVA and B, infrared and pollution.
2. Maqui berry
Move over goji, there's a new wonder-berry in town. Maqui berry oil, which is found in Trilogy Very Gentle Restoring Oil, £32.50, Debenhams, is rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, helping to target skin irritation-causing free radicals.
3. Lecithin
Obsessed with finding a truly infallible foundation? BareMinerals BarePro Performance Wear Liquid Foundation, £29 (available September), contains mineral pigments coated with lecithin, a type of lipid naturally found in the human body, which means the formula binds seamlessly with your skin and won't budge for 24 hours.
4. Hibiscus
Not only does Rahua Enchanted Island Salt Spray, £32, Net-A-Porter, give you effortless surfer-girl waves, hibiscus extract strengthens the hair's core, giving extra oomph and shine.
5. Lamellar technology
Using the same principle as all-day sunscreen, lamellar structure technology keeps active ingredients suspended in layers, so they're gradually released over a 10-hour period, rather than in one dose when you first put the product on. SkinSense by Abi Cleeve Highly Active Day Cream, £34, also contains Linefill, a sesame-derived skin-plumper.
6. Marshmallow
No, sadly, munching on those squashy sweet treats won't give you perfect skin. We're talking about powder from the root of the mallow plant, which selectively absorbs sebum, but not water, making it the star ingredient of Murad MattEffect Blotting Perfector, £32.
7. White ginseng
Inspired by Korean 'lotions' (liquid, rather than cream, moisturisers), Erborian Spray to Mask Revitalizing Face Mask, £34 (available September), is a gel enriched with hydrating white ginseng. Simpler than a sheet mask, you spritz it on and allow it to sink in, blotting any excess off after 10 minutes.
8. Olympus Tea
Hailing from the famous mountain, Olympus Tea is known for its powerful anti-microbial and antioxidant properties, which is why it's the basis for two new cleansers from Korres. Choose from the Olympus Tea 3 in 1 Cleansing Emulsion, £15, or Foaming Cream, £18, Marks and Spencer.
9. Turmerone
The benefits of turmeric are well-known, but if you really want to deliver a high concentration of the super-spice, try Clarins Double Serum, £56 (available August 27). The new reformulation delivers turmeric extract via turmerone molecules, thereby enhancing five vital skin functions at cellular level, meaning reduced wrinkles and increased hydration.
10. Dragon fruit
Want luscious lips without having to endure the stinging sensation of a chilli-based plumper? Liz Earle Superskin Superlip Balm, £16, contains Peruvian dragon fruit extract, derived from the resin of the dragon's blood tree, which helps soften and plump your pout without any pain.
