LIFE'S LITTLE SHORTCUT

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! We're constantly advocated to drink our eight glasses of water a day, but really, you shouldn't really forget your skin - it needs water too. You'd think that sitting in an air-conditioned room all day, and just popping out for a quick lunch will minimise the harm the environment can inflict on your skin, but a cool room and the pollution we face even for a short time can lead to premature aging and skin dehydration.

Garnier's new Aqua Defense Bright Essence combines hydration with skin brightening at a price point that's not too painful to give the product a go. The essence packs pure lemon essence, scutellaria extrat and vitamin CG that each have restorative properties that work to whiten and clear away impurities while keeping your skin moisturised. Plus, the gel is such that it soaks into your skin in an instant, leaving Garnier's signature lemony nose in its wake. This is a shortcut you deserve to take.

Now just promise us you'll hydrate!

Priced at $19.90, the Garnier Aqua Defense Bright Essence is available from November at Watsons Your Personal Stores and Guardian outlets.