Must Have Bridal Skin Care Guide

I’ve never been very into skincare but with a wedding around the corner (okay, 9 months away) I’ve started thinking about how I can make my skin look its best before the big day. I wanted to share some of the top products and treatments I’ve been recommended to give my skin a glow:

Products

Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Nourishing Cream 

This bestselling moisturiser has been a cult favourite for over 30 years, now certified organic, vegan, and cruelty-free. Ultra-rich and luxurious in texture, the bestselling nourishing cream absorbs effortlessly to hydrate, rebalance and replenish dry skin. With a high-performing combination of organic plant oils and soothing aloe vera. Inhale the therapeutic aroma of frankincense and myrrh to transform your routine into a calming ritual, soothing mind and leaving skin soft, supple and beautifully scented.

Available from Neal’s Yard Remedies, RRP: £38

P20 SPF

P20 has a range of facial SPF products that feel more like skincare than suncare – but still offer up to 10hours sun protection. Perfect to keep brides’ skin protected on their big day.

• P20 Hyperpigmentation Defence SPF50+ formulated to visibly reduce and prevent sun-induced dark spots (RRP: £29.99, 50g – available from Boots and Amazon) 
• P20 Urban Shield SPF50+ with an added layer of anti-pollution protection (RRP: £29.99, 50g – available from Boots and Amazon)
• P20 Sensitive Face SPF50+ specifically formulated for sensitive skin (RRP: £24.99, 50g – available from Amazon, Boots, Sainsbury’s, Superdrug, Tesco and Waitrose)  

Each product has been dermatologically tested and designed to be part of your daily skincare routine. Non-comedogenic, suitable under make-up and light, these fast-absorbing formulas provide protection without compromise every day.    

These latest launches include added skincare benefits alongside the brand’s signature Triple Protection Technology that provides up to 10 hours protection, highly durable water resistance and superior UVA and UVB protection.  Available to purchase here.  

Beauty Dropz

Introducing a NEW range of edible skincare, Beauty Dropz ingestible supplements work from the inside out to provide targeted solutions for your skincare needs. Whether at home or on-the-go, take these daily drops for fast nutrient absorption and long-term results. Products include:

• Marine Collagen
• Hyaluronic
• Retinol
• Niacinamide
• Hair Hero

RRP: £14.99 each. All five products are available at Boots.com and Holland & Barrett online (except Collagen at H&B) from 8 July onwards. Retinol and Hyaluronic will launch in 300 Holland & Barrett stores in August.

Footsie

Introducing FOOTSIE a NEW range of footcare, helping to make caring for your tootsies fun! Our feet are put through their paces on a daily basis so it’s important we take care of them. Even though your feet are one of the most used parts of our bodies, they are often one of the most neglected. Products include:

• Heel Yeah! Cracked Heel Balm (100ml, RSP £7.00)
• Sole Soother Fizzy Foot Soaks (10x20g, RSP £8.00)
• Good for the Sole Overnight Detox Foot Patches (5 x pairs per box, RSP £8.00)
• Tropical Toes Coco-Luscious Foot Butter (150ml tube, RSP £7.00)
• Glow Girl Dry Leg Oil Spray (125ml bottle & spray, RSP £8.00)
• Smooth Operator 2 in 1 Glass Foot File (RSP £7.00)

The Footsie range launched on Boots.com from 10th August 2025 and in 400 Boots stores from 1 September.

Isopure

The much-loved US nutrition brand that’s just launched in the UK with its Collagen with Vitamin C – 20g of collagen to help support healthy joints and glowing skin. Available in Raspberry Lemonade and Unflavoured and perfect for brides to be to integrate into their routine a few months before the big day.

Isopure also offers a Whey Protein Isolate contains 25g of protein per serving, made from 100% whey isolate. Flavours include:

• Unflavoured (Only 2 ingredients – perfect for smoothies, baking or cooking)
• Chocolate (Only 6 ingredients) 
• Vanilla (Only 5 ingredients)

Available to purchase from Holland & Barret, Ocado, Boots and Amazon for £29.99

GUVU

Skin-first, smart, multi-purpose, vegan beauty solution for women on the go. The GUVU 3-in-1 multitasking luxurious rose gold foil eye masks provide relief to tired eyes, reduce the appearance of dark circles over time, help smooth fine lines and moisturise the delicate under eye area in just 10 minutes. Featuring key ingredients Niacinamde, vegan collagen, and ricinoleic acid. Available to purchase here, RRP: From £14.

GentleCare

• GentleCare Face Cream – Daily essential care for balanced, nourished, and radiant skin. Available to purchase here, RRP: £30
• GentleCare Hand Cream – Nourish and protect your hands with deep hydration for soft, smooth skin every day. Available to purchase here, RRP: £15
• GentleCare Body Lotion – Daily, long-lasting hydration and nourishment for soft, smooth, and healthy skin. Available to purchase here, RRP: £20

HydroPeptide

• HydroPeptide Solar Dew – A luxe, lightweight sun serum that delivers fast-absorbing, moisturising 100% mineral sunscreen power with zero white cast. Peptides combine with exclusive UV filters for essential sun protection and a radiant finish. Available to purchase here, RRP: £58
• HydroPeptide Rejuvenating Face Mask – This soothing and detoxifying blueberry face mask for sensitive skin is also ideal for stressed out skin—after just one use, your complexion will be glowing and nourished. A rejuvenating mask which is ideal for all skin types that get a little stressed sometimes. Available to purchase here, RRP: £33
• HydroPeptide Polypeptide Collagel + Eye Mask – These no-mess collagen eye masks promote a youthful, awakened eye area. Collagen supporting peptides and hydrating nutrients to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while brightening age spots. Available to purchase here, RRP: £45
• HydroPeptide Makeup Melt – This transformative hydrating cleansing balm is infused with specialised cleansing extracts and botanicals that melt away all traces of stubborn makeup and impurities without over drying, leaving your skin soft, clean and refreshed. Available to purchase here, RRP: £41
• HydroPeptide Eye Enhance Kit – Revive dull, tired under-eyes fast with a two-step regimen that amplifies the transformative benefits of firming and brightening peptides to visibly soothe, de-puff, and minimise dark circles in seconds. Available to purchase here, RRP: £28

Treatments

Kichi

KICHI Baby Face is the ultimate pre-wedding treatment because it delivers an immediate glow while working beneath the surface to refine skin texture, boost collagen, and even out tone. It’s perfect for achieving that naturally radiant, airbrushed effect without heavy makeup.

For best results, I recommend starting at least three months before the wedding with a course of treatments to build up skin quality. However, if time is limited, the ideal time for a single session is 10 days before the wedding. This is because the MegaGlow effect peaks on day 10, which is also the end of the resurfacing period (typically 5-7 days), leaving skin at its absolute best—smooth, radiant, and perfected.

Millicent Rose Aesthetics

Every bride wants to look her best on her big day, and the secret to radiant, youthful skin is starting the right treatments in advance. At Millicent Rose Skin Clinic in Fitzrovia, I always recommend Thermage for long-lasting skin tightening and Clear + Brilliant for the ultimate glass skin complexion.

For the best results, have Thermage (£950+) at least 4–6 months before to lift and firm the skin, and Clear + Brilliant (£400) 4–6 weeks before for that flawless, airbrushed finish. These treatments work beautifully together, ensuring you look effortlessly radiant—no filters needed!

Sharon Hilditch MBE FCGI, founder of Crystal Clear and Skinstorm

In the lead-up to your wedding, the key is to start early and be consistent. If you have any major skin concerns, address those first – don’t leave it to the last minute! A facial like SKINSTORM is perfect because it works on multiple levels, tackling everything from dullness and dehydration to fine lines and congestion. I’d recommend having a treatment every four weeks in the months before your big day to build up that flawless, radiant glow. If you’ve never had one before, start as soon as possible!

At home, keep your skincare routine simple but effective. Protect your skin barrier, focus on hydration, and use ingredients that boost collagen production. Topical dissolved oxygen and pharma-grade hyaluronic acid, like those used in SKINSTORM, work wonders for keeping your skin plump, bright, and healthy. And don’t forget – great skin comes from within too, so drink plenty of water, eat a nutrient-rich diet, and manage stress levels as best as you can.

Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life, and your skin should reflect how amazing you feel. With the right prep, you’ll have that bridal glow that lasts beyond the big day!

Omnilux Contour FACE

Omnilux is the gold standard for LED masks it is designed to rejuvenate and brighten your skin, making it perfect for the weeks leading up to your wedding. Consistent use can reduce fine lines and improve overall skin tone, giving you a radiant glow on your special day. Available here, RRP: £350.90