I get asked: What’s a good skin care product? a lot. It’s a kind of insane question, as everyone’s skin is different and has different needs, but I have found myself, for the sake of simplicity, advising Aesop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel lately, which smells and feels a little, uh, strange, but which my skin is very very much enjoying. (Of course, you need sunscreen on top or in your tinted moisturiser afterwards.)

Aesop, a Melbourne based brand, has been around for over 20 years, and I’ve always loved their body products, (Qualia in Hamilton Island and The Prince Hotel in Melbourne both feature their hair/face/body products. Yes, they were pinched.) But it wasn’t til recently I gave their face stuff a nudge. My sister, who lives in the UK, still only uses Aesop after being there four years (it is a hugely successful brand overseas) and she’s got, like, all of London’s best organic/biodynamic skin care on offer.

I should warn you that if you love creams, thick, luxurious creams, this probably is not going to be sitting on your sink anytime soon.

Why i feel comfortable recommending this product:

As well as being great for ‘normal’ skin, it’s excellent for oily,
combination or sensitive skin. Pretty much anyone can use it without
fear of irritation or congestion. Being oil free it’s a great tool against breakouts and is excellent at keeping the skin matte/shine at bay. It’s particularly awesome if you live in Thailand or the Daintree, where the humidity makes you want to throw large items at people’s heads.

Being a gel, and being so lightweight (it sinks into your skin freakishly fast)
it’s great for boys, because in my experience, boys tend to prefer
products that don’t feel like they’re wearing any, are not greasy or
girly smelling at all and thus they can continue to maintain the
illusion of being a Real Man who eats his steaks raw and chops wood
with his bare fists.

It’s got  one part Vitamin B to three parts vitamin C (hence the name) which means you’re getting
your required antioxidant hit, vitamins and plenty of moisturisation, too. Phew! 

It
kind of sounds like you’re rapping if you say the name quick. And who
doesn’t like to feel like a gangsta when they discuss skin care? (Hint:
No one.)