Best Spa for La Dolce Vita: Verdura Resort, Sicily

Book in for The Phytomelatonin facial. I’m a little nervous because my skin is very sensitive and I’ve never had a facial before. Thankfully, afterwards my skin is totally fine. In fact, someone in the office says it looks ‘very good’ on Monday morning. A first.

If pressed, I would probably say the one product I cannot live without is the Hibiscus Night Cream. It is beautiful to apply — it’s rich and smells delicious.

November 2024

THE CRAZY WORLD OF IRENE FORTE

Take their bestseller, Hibiscus Night Cream, which uses the biopeptide myoxinol extracted from hibiscus seeds, known as nature’s Botox for its ability to temporarily freeze muscles, but which clinical trials show also makes marked improvements in skin hydration, antioxidant capacity and elasticity.

October 2024

Each application offers a sensorial experience, between the delicious scent and decadent and hydrating texture. It utilizes Myoxinol, an ingredient derived from hibiscus seeds that's clinically proven to reduce the look of wrinkles with 10 days of consistent use.

August 2024

You’ll go nuts—pun intended—for this luxurious body oil. More than just a moisturizer, hero ingredient phytomelatonin promotes cellular regeneration and rejuvenation while fighting the effects of free radicals.

August 2024

After Sun Exposure: The Italian natural skincare brand Irene Forte Skincare, founded by Francesca Ferri, introduces a delightful pistachio oil with antioxidant, anti-aging, and reparative properties. Its formula, centered around a powerful active ingredient with multiple benefits, phytomelatonin (or Alpine vegetable melatonin), protects against the harmful effects of UV rays and external aggressions, and contributes to skin cell regeneration. Additionally, a blend of oils rich in omega-3 (pistachio, olive, and grape seed) deeply hydrates the skin. It regains suppleness and vitality. An ideal night care product to stimulate epidermal renewal after prolonged sun exposure.

July 2024

There is no stopping it: Pistachios are taking over the beauty world! They smooth the skin in oil form, set color trends and perfume scents.

July 2024

A fine oil, but rich in antioxidants and omega-3s, whose delightful scent and anti-aging action I love.

July 2024

Go nuts for Irene Forte’s Pistachio Face Oil. Not only is it packed full of omega richness from its namesake nut but it’s also a powerhouse of phytomelatonin: a key ingredient focus at Irene Forte, this plant version of human melatonin – which is extracted from Italian alpine plants – seriously helps to rejuvenate and boost skin renewal and works as a powerful antioxidant too. It also absorbs quickly. A brilliant all-rounder for face care.

May 2024

Phytomelatonin in the oil is known to effectively reduce the visible signs of ageing. The natural pistachio oil complemented the product which already exploits the benefits of this revolutionary active ingredient.

May 2024

Plant-based, it reinforces the skin's barrier to better shield the skin.

May 2024

A face oil during the summertime sounds like a bad idea, but trust me, you need one in your routine. When you layer a face oil over a moisturiser the oil locks in moisture, ensuring your skin stays hydrated all day long. Formulated with Sicilian pistachio oil and vitamin E, this lightweight oil absorbs quickly while boosting hydration levels, leaving your skin soft, smooth, and radiant.

April 2024

2024 InStyle Beauty Editors’ Pick

This gorgeous oil uses Phytomelatonin along with antioxidant-rich vitamin E to reduce signs of aging like wrinkle depth and volume, brown spots, UV spots, redness, and more.

April 2024

Irene Forte Skincare is one brand doing ceramides right. They use a concentrated mix of four different ceramides as a staple within their products — like their cult-fave Hibiscus Night Cream and the Hibiscus Serum.

April 2024

I prefer a really lush PM moisturizer, and Irene Forte’s Hibiscus Night Cream is just the ticket. The elixir features peptides, ceramides, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and omega-rich oils—all things that reinforce skin’s moisture barrier and deliver smoother, bouncier skin come morning. 

April 2024

Focus on level 1
anti-aging active ingredients such as bakuchiol (lighter alternative to
retinol), phytomelatonin or copper peptides. 

MARCH 2024

This formula took 35 years of dedicated research and has harnessed the power of plant extracts for a holistic skin-boosting serum that's potent but kind. It addresses ageing signs without the harshness typically associated with anti-ageing products. Again, the price tag is a bit hefty but it is an all-rounder. Irene Forte is certified by B Corp and is Butterfly Mark certified by Positive Luxury. 

March 2024

Phytomelatonin - the plant-based counterpart to the human sleep hormone - calms the skin and counteracts all stressors.

February 2024

From the start, Irene's standard was five-star-plus: natural ingredients, yet hypoallergenic, making them suitable for sensitive skin, and highly effective due to the use of modern technology.

February 2024

Do you only look younger in older pictures? Try this serum. Vitamin E and a patented ingredient called Phytomelatonin make the complexion look radiant and even!

February 2024

Irene Forte Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Serum works at molecular level to increase the vitality of skin cells, and their ability to regulate biochemical processes. Within ten days, we appreciated a softening of lines and a brighter complexion. After eight weeks, there was a clear reduction of wrinkle volume and pores, fading of pigmentation and increased elasticity.

January 2024

Irene Forte’s new serum claims you’ll see results in one month, but we noticed after just two weeks that our skin was smoother, more resilient, and more plump.

December 2023

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Dr. Francesca Ferri’s 35 years of research in natural skin- care culminated in the introduction of this groundbreaking serum containing Alpine Plant Melatonin (APM). Phytomelatonin is the plant analogue of the human hormone melatonin and is known to work to counteract the degenerative effects of UV radiation and other stress factors.

Winter 2023/24

"Her [Irene’s] products, based on ingredients cultivated on the Sicilian family farm, are formulated, as she likes to point out, to be the best Mediterranean skin diet. On the menu, the best of “nutraceuticals”: pomegranates, almonds, oranges, lemons, pistachios... whose richness in vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants is widely recognised. But the recipe is intended to be more elaborate. If the natural extracts are the starting ingredients, the extremely effective formulations, are based on the work of a solid in-house scientific team. Thus, hibiscus seeds were designed to create Myoxinol™, a patented active ingredient whose botox-like effect on deep wrinkles is more than convincing for mature skin."

October 2023

When a skin product is awarded six times, its effects are certainly astonishing. The proof with the Irene Forte mask is that it hydrates the skin for 12 hours and immediately plumps it. Olive and rice oil fractions—rich in skin-improving nutrients and antioxidants—plus provitamin B5 help revitalise and protect the skin. Pistachio, pumpkin seed and avocado oils replenish the skin's natural moisture barrier for smooth and supple skin. It's a true comforting cocoon for the skin, which you can even leave on all night to wake up with a radiant complexion.

November 2023

Orchards under the sun are the inspiration for this mask, both respectful and sustainable, with a trio of Italian grapes, apple and lemon transformed into a tetra-acid complex. For luminous and clear skin: sebum-reducing zinc, jojoba oil and rosemary-lavender floral waters.

November 2023

Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Serum has been shown in clinical trials to not only have a profound effect on multiple aspects of visible skin ageing, but to achieve these effects while even calming and soothing the skin.

November 2023

Promising to overhaul your skin's tone, texture and bounce, it's no wonder Irene Forte's new Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Serum is causing a serious buzz in the beauty world right now. Designed to tackle the signs of ageing without causing any irritation, the formula is also backed by 35 years of research and clinical trials – so it's proven to strengthen and firm your complexion over time. 

November 2023

POINT DE VUE "For some self care, I recommend using the Pistachio Mask with its strong antioxidant power and packed with Omegas 3 and 6, which strengthen the skin barrier. It's thick, making it ideal for performing a face massage. I also recommend sipping an ice cold hibiscus infusion, rich in Vitamin C," recommends Irene Forte of the eponymous brand. 

August 2023

"Irene Forte has developed Myoxinol™, an active ingredient also present in the Hibiscus Night Cream, which is said to work like botulinum toxin."

August 2023

This blend of physical and chemical exfoliants is upcycled both inside and out. Italian wheat bran promotes skin elasticity, while red grape skin delivers a strong shot of antioxidants. It's all housed in a refillable 31% post-industrial recycled glass jar and a 100% recycled box liner featuring a painting of the brand’s organic farm in Sicily, where many of the product’s ingredients are grown.

2023 GREEN BEAUTY STARS

April 2023

For us, every day is Earth Day," says Irene Forte, the founder of Irene Forte Skincare, which uses ingredients from organically cultivated crops as well as upcycled components from plant-based leftovers. "I think we were one of the first beauty brands to do sustainable luxury," she adds. "We set about using ingredients from our organic farm in Sicily to produce natural, plant-based formulations inspired by a Mediterranean diet.

April 2021

Myoxinol, a bio-peptide extracted from hibiscus seeds, is the reason why the Italian-made Irene Forte Prickly Pear Face Cream works so well for wrinkles. The ingredient works in a similar manner as injectables by targeting deep-set forehead wrinkles and expression lines that pop up as we age. Plus, it contains hyaluronic acid, which Dr. Oyetakin says "temporarily fills in the spaces between collagen and elastin fibers, giving the appearance of smooth skin," and vitamin E for a stronger barrier, and subsequently, less moisture loss. 

September 2023

WINNER: BEST NIGHT CREAM

One look at Irene Forte’s skin and you’ll be ready to slather on anything she tells you to, including her refillable Hibiscus Night Cream, a peptide-fueled deep hydrator that targets wrinkles and water loss.

April 2023

A trailblazer in the luxury sphere is Irene Forte, whose eponymous natural ingredients, grown on a dedicated organic farm in Sicily. Now her prestige skincare brand, which already uses recycled glass and boxes, has partnered with the UK-based sustainability company First Mile in an effort to make its packaging even more eco-friendly.

April 2021

This hydrating lip balm will help nourish, protect, and soften your lips. Its mixture of buttery shea and wild mango is deliberately chosen for its soothing properties. It also includes vitamin E and olive, pistachio, and borage seed oils to moisturize and condition.

February 2023

With Sicilian organic white wine no less, plus hyaluronic acid, olive oil and a plethora of other vegan ingredients homegrown in Sicily, it feels good for you and is all-natural at the same time, plus the sustainable ceramic packaging is dreamy.

April 2021

This luxurious box contains six essential products, ideal to tackling all your skin needs when travelling, in handy small size pots.

January/February 2023

Sustainability has always been at the core of everything Irene Forte does, but now the skincare brand is going one step further. This Earth Day, the Italian business - founded by 'Green Hero' Irene Forte - is announcing the launch of refillable packaging and a brand new recycling programme to begin in June.

April 2021

For such a creamy, indulgent texture, this face mask is surprisingly non-greasy. The mask sinks into skin to leave it looking plump, dewy and nourished in just 10 minutes, though also can be used as an intensive treatment to protect against dehydration on long-haul flights. Bonus: Its subtle and allergen-free fragrance evokes “luxury spa” vibes.

January 2023

Irene Forte takes a science-informed approach to natural beauty, using plant extracts sourced from her Sicilian hometown, backed by clinical trials.

April 2021

Irene Forte Lavender Face Cream with Glutathione proved to offer potent antioxidant properties in the brand’s scientific trials: It delays cell damage to reduce signs of aging, increases moisture levels and helps lighten dark spots.

January 2023

For a formula you know will truly care for your lips, and with clean ingredients too, you can enjoy the richness of shea and mango butters, olive, pistachio and sweet almond oils. It’s as intensely nourishing as it is lavish.

March 2021

The perfect blend between luxury and natural, Forte dubs it “The Mediterranean diet for your skin” and brings the best of farm to face beauty to each product with ingredients grown on the family’s organic farm in Sicily. Inside this super serum you’ll find organic olive oil, green tea, hibiscus, rose water, witch hazel alongside hyaluronic acid, peptides, and ceramides to fight ageing and sagginess while protecting and hydrating.

March 2021

Irene says, "I’m proud of the fact that we built sustainability into our company’s DNA from its inception; it was not simply an afterthought, and we consider environmental and social impact with every decision we take."

March 2021

This award-winning rose face oil is the perfect at-home facial partner. A powerful blend of nutrient-rich oils, including Wild Rose, Avocado, Sweet Almond, Sunflower and Olive, it hydrates, smooths and protects.

'Upcycling is essential to create a circular economy, which is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems,’ says Irene Forte, founder of the eponymous skin-care brand, who uses upcycled ingredients like olive seed oil and red grape skin—utilizing all parts of the fruits—in her line. ‘This is the only way to have a sustainable future.'

January 2023

ELIZABETH DAY: WHY I'M GETTING YOUNGER THIS YEAR

I'm relaxing with Irene Forte’s Pistachio Face Mask: rich, moisturising and good enough to eat (don’t, though).

February 2021

After buffing your lips smooth, you'll be ready for a lip mask or treatment to beat the cold weather, and the most effective products have helpful ingredients like Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. For an everyday lip balm, you might go with Pistachio Lip Balm from Irene Forte.

January 2023

The organic fruit and seed oils plus wild rose leaves skin silky and delicately scented for hours.

February 2021

Vying to achieve Irene's flawless skin? This powerhouse product uses hibiscus seed extracts to mimic wrinkle-softening technology, and green pea to boost collagen production.

January 2023

Packed with vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants, Forte’s Prickly Pear Face Cream is an age-defence hero. Certified vegan, and using naturally derived alternatives to chemical additives, harsh surfactants and preservatives, it efficiently hydrates, smoothes and revitalises mature, dry and very dehydrated skin. An active blend of prickly pear, anti-ageing super-ingredient hyaluronic acid and hibiscus peptides tackle the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

February 2021

With three different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, this serum instantly plumps skin and smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s ideal for all skin types, but it’s geared especially towards skin that’s dry, dehydrated or mature.

January 2023

While being whisked off to Italy is out of the question, this luxurious hamper will make your vita a little more dolce in no time. There’s a selection of Irene Forte’s sublime (and sustainable) skincare products and ingredients from the lovely Lina Stores—plus a Mediterranean-inspired dinner menu for two created by Venice-based chef and author, Skye McAlpine. To top things off, there’s a bottle of the Delevingne sisters’ delicious creation, Della Vite Prosecco.

February 2021

When in Italy! This Italian-made night cream is a breakthrough formula containing Myoxinol™, plus, it’s extracted from hibiscus seeds and acts just like your favorite injectable to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

December 2022

Why not dine in and pamper yourself this Valentine’s Day? Irene Forte has teamed up with society’s favourite food aficionado, Skye McAlpine, to create a luxurious hamper, bringing together the very best of her skincare with a divine Italian feast. The chic basket holds Irene Forte’s staple beauty products (a gorgeous vanilla hand cream and a pistachio face mask in full size) and ingredients to perfect an exquisite Italian three course meal of fresh bruschetta, spaghetti (with Lina Stores fresh pasta) and a rich chocolate dessert. Washed down with prosecco, it’s perfect as a gift, or a divine way to celebrate with your loved one.

February 2021

I don’t like toners, but this toner is unbelievable. It’s so good. It has no carbon footprint – it has completely sustainable packaging; the glass is blown in Italy. The ingredients are grown in Italy on Irene’s farms. The lab is in Italy, the boxes are recycled and printed with plant-based ink and also made in Italy. And, she has made it all refillable. People now love it even more because she has clinicals to back up results. The toner is just really nice and hydrating, not stripping, which is better for an older customer.

November 2022

This extremely rich mask lasted me for months and leaves my skin feeling ever so moisturised and plump, I alternate this with exfoliating masks to show my skin a bit of love. The pot feels so luxe though I’m going to have to find another use for it now it's empty!

This luxurious oil is a treat for the senses and one that makes your daily body moisturizing feel more like a pampering ritual, rather than a chore. The delicate blend of orange blossom and pistachio gives the oil a supremely balanced scent that is instantly calming. It’s formulated with a cocktail of ultra-conditioning, skin-loving oils including jojoba, pistachio, olive, orange blossom, and grapeseed, which hydrate the heck out of skin. There’s not a trace of stickiness as this silky formula absorbs into skin, turning any trace of dry, flakiness into smooth, hydrated gorgeousness.

November 2022

I'm addicted to the Irene Forte Hibiscus Night Cream.

January 2021

STOCKING STUFFERS: SMALL BUT MIGHTY PRESENTS TO PUT A SMILE ON THEIR FACE

Christmas is a time for treating others to things that they wouldn't likely buy themselves, and this pricey - but oh-so wonderful - lip balm is the perfect example.

November 2022

Irene Forte Skincare is formulated with active ingredients grown in Sicily on their organic farm, with all outer packaging made from 100% recycled fibres with vegetable and soya-based inks.

January 2021

If your hands feel dry and parched during the cold-weather months, use this high-quality hand cream. Made with jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, and powerful vitamins, this paraben-free hand cream delivers hydration where your skin needs it most.

November 2022

We defy you to find someone who won’t be able to resist this highly addictive pistachio buttery lip balm by Irene Forte. A bestselling formula for a very good reason, designed to boost moisture levels, define the lip area and truly soften the skin, so you can expect supple, deeply moisturised and chap-free lips instantly

October 2020

Douse yourself in Irene Forte’s Hibiscus Serum, which promises visible wrinkle reduction with a hibiscus seed–derived compound that acts like a natural injectable.

November 2022

15 BEST NIGHT OILS FOR MATURE SKIN THAT HYDRATE, FIRM AND BRIGHTEN

Imagine falling head first in a rose bush and being enveloped by the incredible scent, this is exactly how it feels every time you apply this nourishing high-grade rose oil.

October 2020

It is a common misconception that all naturals are kind – in fact, some are actually foreign to the skin and can cause reactivity and irritation. Irene Forte Skincare was created on the principles of 75 exceptionally skin-kind compounds.

November 2022

Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the nicest body care I have ever used. Sublimely scented with a mixture of orange blossom and pistachio, it's designed to promote calm and made me look forward to bedtime every night when I could lavish my limbs with this easily absorbed oil. It left no stickiness, just supremely soft skin that was very dry after weeks of fake tan usage.

August 2020

Bow down, Botox: achieving younger looking skin doesn’t require a needle or a treatment. Holistic beauty, as it turns out, is the key – and the secret lies in ingredients grown in Sicily.

My approach is synonymous with the very best that Sicily has to offer, distilling the benefits of the Mediterranean diet into skincare that nourishes the skin from the outside in.

May 2020

5-STAR HOTEL SKIN, NO CHECK-IN REQUIRED

Hibiscus Night Cream results showed a 12% reduction in deep forehead lines and results continued to improve even at three months, showing that it was not just a superficial hydrating effect.

November 2022

Each product in the natural skincare line is created with ingredients grown on the organic farm at Rocco Forte Hotels’ Verdura Resort in Sicily, essentially acting like a shot of Mediterranean sunshine. Irene Forte’s Hibiscus Night Cream combines hibiscus with antioxidant-rich green peas and olive oil fractions, naturally high in squalene, to smooth and nourish the skin, while minimising the appearance of fine lines and creases.

May 2020

Irene Forte Skincare Helichrysum Toner voted top picks in skincare for 2022. A regenerating toner to hydrate and help minimize the signs of aging.

November 2022

...described as a Mediterranean diet for the skin because the ingredients are sourced from farms in Sicily - anything that gives us a little taste of Italy right now and we are sold! We know this is a pricy oil but it smells like absolute heaven in a bottle, with nourishing ingredients ranging from sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, pistachio oil, grapeseed oil, apricot oil, vitamin E, sunflower oil, calendula flower and of course the namesake, orange blossom oil. On top of hydrating the skin, this formula is also designed to promote a sense of calm.

This silky, indulgent cream uses organic white wine from Sicily along with hyaluronic acid, beech bud, and a bevy of omega-rich oils to saturate skin with moisture without weighing it down, all while leaving behind an elegant, subtly fruity fragrance. The luxe, hefty glass packaging is a stunning—and recyclable—addition to any vanity.

September 2022

Inspired by her Italian Sicilian natural roots.

April 2020

While most people will apply lotion once they step out of a shower or a bath, many forget the magic of oil. After you soak in your bath, gently pat yourself dry before applying this omega-rich oil from Irene Forte. It’s made with sunflower, olive, and avocado oils, with the just-right amount of wild rose for a subtle, alluring scent.

September 2022

The natural look with no filter!

April 2020

Luxurious - Shea butter, wild mango butter and pistachio oil in a natural composition that revitalises. 

September 2023

BEST CLEANSING MILKS THAT ARE KINDER TO SENSITIVE SKIN

Irene Forte balances the sensorial experience, natural ingredients and scientific research to create her line of luxury skincare staples. The range is free from irritating ingredients and has undergone dermatological tests to ensure that they can be used by those with sensitive skin types without fear. This includes the bestselling Almond Cleansing Milk, a hydrating formula that replenishes the complexion with a powerhouse mix of oils - sweet almond, olive, wild rose, jojoba and olive. The ingredients are sourced from the brand’s organic farm in Sicily and offer anti-ageing benefits too with the inclusion of a vegetable protein complex paired with soothing aloe and nourishing shea butter.

JULY 2023

ALMOND CLEANSING MILK

We love this brand's commitment to eco-beauty. The moisturiser is creamy, rich and packed with organic nutritional skincare benefits; one application keeps skin looking youthful and feeling hydrated throughout the day - Attracta Beauty Judges.

July 2021

You know when a product makes your skin feel so smooth that you can't stop touching it? That's what this enzyme-powered peel does after each use, using apple, lemon and grapefruit extracts alongside apricot-seed granules to buff away dead skin cells and reveal a more revitalized complexion. Aloe vera and algae are also included in the formulation to soothe and moisturize, so those with sensitive skin can use it, too.

September 2019

This is gentle cream cleansing and skin luxury in one. The fragrance is really subtle but so lovely and leaves your skin feeling clean and refreshed without drying or tightening at all. It's great for all skin types but good to know that if you have sensitive skin this will work for your too.

June 2021

10 BEST FRUIT-BASED SKINCARE PRODUCTS THAT ARE PACKED FULL OF ANTIOXIDANTS

Lushly hydrating ingredients and the chic recycled glass pot is to die for. The subtle scent is also a major plus. This is a perfect alternative to more clinical anti-ageing alternatives with a clean and organic ingredients list.

August 2019

It smells like absolute heaven in a bottle, with nourishing ingredients ranging from sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, pistachio oil, grapeseed oil, apricot oil, vitamin E, sunflower oil, calendula flower and of course the namesake, orange blossom oil.

June 2021

This ultra-chic and intensely hydrating little pot of prickly pear delight is part of the glamorous Irene Forte’s first skincare collection. The prickly pear is sourced from the family’s organic farm in Sicily.

June 2019

For our part, we can recommend the Pistachio Lip Balm and the White Wine-based body cream, two products that will make you feel an incomparable charm to the touch.

May 2021

It’s considered beauty,” Forte says of the clean, active formula she cheekily refers to as “the Mediterranean diet for skin.” The ingredients are fittingly local: Hand-picked, alpha hydroxy acid-rich orange blossoms; sourced from the sprawling organic farm at the family’s Verdura Resort in Sicily...

September 2019

Dr Ferri has run a number of studies illustrating that the effectiveness of many natural active ingredients actually diminishes when it goes beyond a certain percentage in a formula. So, we believe in putting the precise amount to deliver the most effective benefits while avoiding harmful side effects, and don’t believe in putting in a higher percentage just for marketing purposes. We advocate the concept of psico-cosmesi, meaning that what we put on our skin benefits us emotionally and thus physically. The organoleptic properties of a product are vital to achieve this. - Irene Forte

May 2021

After only a couple of applications, I saw the benefits of the vitamin-packed cream. My skin is brighter, plumper and softer.

August 2019

We love the entire line, but one of our favorites is this hydrating cream that refreshes and softens skin with Sicilian organic white wine, hyaluronic acid, pro-vitamin B5, and Beech Bud help hydrate and condition.

May 2021

They’re extremely thoughtful formulations striking the right balance between delightful textures and the sensory elements and efficacy.

August 2019

This luxurious toner may be free of sulphates but it’s full of potent ingredients that are designed to hydrate and soothe. With helichrysum water, healing allantoin and hyaluronic acid as well as white wine extract, it’s a youth-boosting cocktail that’s ideal for mature skin.

August 2019

Growing from strength to strength, Irene Forte are the luxury Italian skincare brand paving their path to becoming greener. The products have had an eco-makeover and will now be housed in recycled glass with an elegant stone finish, and the best part is the products are also refillable!

May 2021

Billed as “the Mediterranean diet for skin”, the 32-product Irene Forte collection features own-grown olive oil, nuts, herbs and fruit brought together with oligomineral water from Sicily’s Madonie Regional Natural Park… I can recommend the deliciously milky Almond Face Scrub (£69 for 50ml); it gently smooths and nourishes dry complexions using avocado and olive oils in combination with almond and hazelnut granules. Another standout is the Rose Face Oil (£99 for 30ml), whose freshness surprised me; it’s gloriously light-feeling but left my skin wonderfully soft.

July 2019

"After the first application, my skin looked bright and glowing and some of my fine lines around my eyes seemed to have faded. I have redness on my cheeks and nose; the mask even seemed to even the redness out on my face."

April 2021

The Irene Forte Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains a triple-weight blend that leaves my dry skin seriously soft and moisturized. I've had to stop myself from using it morning and night because I'm so afraid to run out of it.

November 2021

A trailblazer in the luxury sphere is Irene Forte, whose eponymous natural ingredients, grown on a dedicated organic farm in Sicily. Now her prestige skincare brand, which already uses recycled glass and boxes, has partnered with the UK-based sustainability company First Mile in an effort to make its packaging even more eco-friendly.

April 2021

To protect and deeply nourish dry hands, apply this jojoba oil and vitamin-infused hand cream, which supports the skin's barrier and defends against environmental aggressors.

December 2021

[All Irene Forte Skincare products are made] with organic ingredients from the brand’s Verdura Resort in Sicily. The Hotel Amenity Set includes the apricot shower gel, prickly pear shampoo, almond conditioner, and citrus body cream used in the rooms.

April 2020

Irene is as serious about sustainability as she is about the clinical quality control. She has legitimate plaudits to show for the work: last January, Irene Forte Skincare was awarded B Corp certification, garnering a score of 99.5 on the B Impact Assessment (the pass rate is 80).

September 2022

The bottle is made from recycled glass and all outer packaging is made from 100 per cent recycled fibres with vegetable and soya-based inks, so it’s a win on that front. Hibiscus is apparently known as nature’s Botox, and this serum sank in quickly and left my skin feeling dewy and soft to the touch, but not sticky. There was a brief but intense tingling feeling, which reassured me it was actively working, and it felt luxurious. Yes, please.

April 2020

There’s a really great skin-care brand that smells orgasmic from an Italian woman named Irene Forte. Talk about genius packaging—she has these beautiful bottles made of stone and marble. Her line is really cool because she worked with this Italian woman who has been studying this for decades and is a natural scientist of skin care. They have this serum…you put it on your skin, and you feel like you’re in a botanical garden and you’re the lead orchid of the orchestra in the botanical garden. I don’t know how else to describe it! It makes your skin so luminous and tight. It is one of my favorites currently. You have to try it.

September 2022

White Wine, Rosemary, Orange, Apricot and Olive Oil. The ingredients of the Irene Forte Skincare line are like those in an Italian dinner!

March 2020

Hibiscus Serum brightens my face and feels like a whisper on the skin—ideal, since I hate the feeling of too much of anything on my face—and carries just a hint of natural fragrance.

August 2022

My personal favourite is the Orange Blossom Body Oil, which has a light texture and sinks into the skin easily.

March 2020

This serum is an indulgent moment in your skincare ritual. Dispense the product into your hands while massaging it into your skin from the chest upwards in circular motions. The hibiscus-derived antioxidants give the skin a lifted effect while filling in lines and wrinkles.

December 2021

Irene Forte's new made-in-Sicily skincare line delivers the perfect balance of spa vibes and real results. This jam-textured formula contains plant enzymes to lightly resurface dead skin cells, alongside apricot seed powder and aloe juice. If spa-like scents are your thing, you'll be obsessed.

March 2020

This serum is an indulgent moment in your skincare ritual. Dispense the product into your hands while massaging it into your skin from the chest upwards in circular motions. The hibiscus-derived antioxidants give the skin a lifted effect while filling in lines and wrinkles.

December 2021

A consistent bestseller, this creamy mask sees barrier-fortifying pistachio and deeply hydrating olive steeped in a soothing base of aloe. It's rich, luxurious, and will leave skin looking incredibly well hydrated.

March 2020

This incredibly luxe serum comes in a sleek gray stone bottle that looks gorgeous on my bathroom counter - but it's the triple-weight hyaluronic acid formula inside that really counts. I apply it morning and night, and it makes my skin feel significantly softer and more hydrated after each application. The gel-like consistency skinks in quickly and instantly leaves my skin feeling refreshed.

November 2021

A consistent bestseller, this creamy mask sees barrier-fortifying pistachio and deeply hydrating olive steeped in a soothing base of aloe. It's rich, luxurious, and will leave skin looking incredibly well hydrated.

March 2020

With a delicious combination of aloe, shea, rose and sweet-almond oil, your skin will feel baby-soft after washing your face with this luxe milk cleanser.

November 2021

The clean beauty brand has just launched their Lemon Toner which contains a fermented blend of nutrient-rich red grape, wheat bran, apple and zesty lemon extracts. A couple of wipes and the skin looks brighter and feels quenched.

March 2020

Everything about Irene Forte Skincare is a joy: the formulas feel satisfyingly sensorial, the scent is subtle but soothing (and suitable for the skin) and as for the ingredients? They've been hand selected for their effectiveness.

November 2021

"What is special about the Mediterranean lifestyle is that it's all about high quality ingredients and freshness. It’s not about a faddy diet or a quick fix, it’s something that promotes longevity,” she explains. “I think in a very similar way about skincare, in that I don’t believe in ingredients that are particularly harsh, or that are going to completely change the pH of your skin.” Irene’s approach towards beauty is holistic, and she considers a healthy lifestyle an essential part of any skincare routine.

March 2020

Make every day a spa day with Irene Forte's mind-massaging Orange Blossom Body Oil.

November 2021

Combining the powerful ingredients of Irene Forte Skincare with the convenience and expertise of the Skinned app, Irene Forte Facials are now available at home, at a time and place suitable for every client. Facialist and skincare expert, Desi Valentine, will be offering both the Age-Defying and Deep Cleansing Irene Forte Skincare Facials from the comfort of your own home!

February 2020

LET'S MAKE-UP: THE NEW BEAUTY LAUNCHES TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR IN OCTOBER

This lip smackingly good launch from Irene Forte takes inspiration from the brand's founders Italian roots putting pistachio front and centre. It combines buttery shea, wild mango, vitamin E and omega-rich olive oil and borage seed oil for a truly nourishing formula.

October 2021

It's amazing how pampered anyone can feel day or night when they have the night skin care products oh hand. Irene Forte's kit includes the brand's hero formulations and it's chock-full of cleansers, cream, masks, serums, toners and more. The products are free of mineral oil and are vegan and certified safe for sensitive skin.

October 2021

The star ingredient in this serum is hibiscus, which Forte sources from Sicily and considers the “Botox of plants.” Hibiscus extract works as an antioxidant and a peptide all in one for skin protection, and blends with skin-nourishing ceramides, moisturizing hyaluronic acid and rose water, and olive oil for one mighty serum that delivers hydration and a smooth complexion.

February 2020

10 BEST NIGHT OILS THAT HYDRATE, FIRM AND BRIGHTEN ALL SKIN TYPES

For next-level hydration turn to this luxe serum-oil formulation with 30 per cent stablised vitamin E which gets to work softening and smoothing dry skin instantly. The resuWant to pamper your partner this winter? This nourishing oil includes wild rose and omega-rich natural oils including sunflower, olive and avocado. It will leave your skin feeling super soft and she'll have you to thank.lts speak for themselves as our tester's parched skin would drink up the blend every evening and after using it for two weeks solid was left with amazingly soft and supple skin.

October 2021

Want to pamper your partner this winter? This nourishing oil includes wild rose and omega-rich natural oils including sunflower, olive and avocado. It will leave your skin feeling super soft and she'll have you to thank.

February 2020

We wish more brands would take a hint from Irene Forte's Pistachio Lip Balm and include pistachio oil in their lip treatments, too. It's one of several oils in the formula that provide nourishing omega fatty acids - the others being olive, borage seed and sweet almond oils - and if that weren't enough, shea and mango butters offer a moisturising barrier between your lips and icky environment damage.

September 2021

The Irene Forte Orange Blossom Body Oil smells incredible- it's uplifting and the aromatherapy benefits will make you say ahhh.

February 2020

I love how the beautiful ingredients really make the formula sing and a total pleasure to use, plus it leaves my skin feeling immediately more supple and plump.

September 2021

Over time, Forte has seen an increasing demand for clean beauty, a need she was inspired to meet when she realized that the marquee ingredients for the skin-care line were available from the organic farm at the band's Sicilian property, at Verdura Resort. The line is made entirely in Italy with many edible ingredients, making it much like a Mediterranean diet for the skin.

February 2020

Oily skin gets a proper cleanse thanks to apricot seed powder in this deeply purifying exfoliator. Unlike most rinse-off exfoliators, this one works best when left on for five minutes. Skin is left hydrated, smoothed and free of dead skin cells.

September 2021

The Mediterranean diet in a jar!

January 2020

A newcomer to Net-a-Porter's Net Sustain collection, which highlights brands that adhere to one of eight sustainability standards, while the blend of olive, avocado, and sweet almond oils help seal in that moisture.

September 2021

I wanted sustainability from production to packaging.

January 2020

My skin is dry and dehydrated no matter the season #goals. This miracle toner really works at aiding in hydration. I apply the product to a small cotton ball and wipe it all over my face to nourish my skin and minimise signs of aging.

September 2021

Irene Forte Skincare Orange Blossom Body Oil, is made with orange blossom, jojoba, olive, pistachio and grapeseed oils, and really hydrates skin. It also smells delicious, and, at the time of year when self-care can take a dip, it will certainly perk you up.

Winter 2020

Colder months can wreak havoc on your skin, leaving it tight and dry. To keep yours at its comfortable best, reach for this hydrating hyaluronic acid serum by Irene Forte Skincare - its formulations draw on 35 years of research.

September 2021

WHY YOUR BEAUTY PACKAGING MATTERS- THE 6 BEST SUSTAINABLE SKINCARE PRODUCTS

Rich in organic olive oil, hyaluronic acid, green pea polypeptides, this is housed in glass. This small label promises its plastic lids will all be post-consumer waste.

January 2020

Forte's Prickly Pear Face Cream is an age-defence hero. Certified vegan and using naturally derived alternatives to chemical additives, harsh surfactants and preservatives, it efficiently hydrates, smooths and revitalises mature, dry and very dehydrated skin.

August 2021

The Apricot Face Peel from Irene Forte is packed full of natural and organic ingredients to deeply exfoliate tired winter complexions, leaving your skin refreshed.

December 2019

As soon as I get to my hotel room, I exfoliate and apply this mask [Pistachio Face Mask]. Creamy and deeply nourishing, it puts back whatever the cabin air took out. It's handmade in Italy using locally sourced ingredients, including hydrating avocado, pistachio, and pumpkin and olive oils, and can also be left on overnight.

August 2021

My skincare secret is layering. I don’t believe that one mask or cream is perfect for all areas of the face.

October 2019

Irene Forte’s hydrating Aloe Vera Face cream comprising Vitamin B5, Hyaluronic Acid, and Aloe Vera, is clinically proven to increase skin hydration. The Olive and Avocado Oil, along with Shea Butter will restore your natural skin barrier to help preserve moisture. It is comprised of natural ingredients, making this product suitable for all skin types but particularly good for dehydrated and dry skin. Other active ingredients such as Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E protect the skin and combat against visible signs of aging. This moisturizer will have your skin looking (and feeling) dewy and healthy in no time!

August 2021

Hyaluronic acid, almond oil and green pea extract nourish and exfoliate while you sleep.

October 2019

We could all do with a little of Irene Forte's Hibiscus Serum. Jam-packed with active ingredients, its unique combination of Green Pea Polypeptides and Myoxinol™ (extracted from hibiscus seed) helps boost collagen and elastin to visibly reduce even deep forehead lines. It also includes our favorite hydrating hero, hyaluronic acid to plump the skin and protect its natural moisture barrier.

August 2021

INDIA KNIGHT REVIEWS A GRAINY EXFOLIATOR WITH IMPRESSIVE RESULTS FROM IRENE FORTE

I really liked this product. It is not like other scrubs- it's much milkier, less sticky- and it feels divine to use, (plus it has a delicious scent). It leaves your skin feeling lovely, in a well-exfoliated, instant-results kind of way.

October 2019

This cream delivers visible wrinkle reduction that's more and more noticeable the longer it's used for. Packed with loads of nourishing ingredients, it's a top-tier night cream.

August 2021

After only a couple of applications of this rich mask, skin is brighter, plumper and softer. An ideal mask for the night before the wedding.

October 2019

In this vegan formula, it's [pistachio oil] is combined with barrier-fortifying pumpkin seed and avocado oils and antioxidant rich olive oil and rice fractions to hydrate and plump the skin.

July 2021

Using ingredients grown on a Sicilian farm in formulations created by a leading organic scientist, the brand offers the perfect blend of pure nature and high science, which I love. Its Brightening Pomegranate Face Mask, Hydrating Aloe Vera Face Cream and Balancing Lavender & Rosemary Foam Cleanser are particular stand-outs for me.

September 2019

Several certifications and initiatives are emerging in an effort to build sustainability frameworks. I really rate B-Corp certification, which verifies the brands that meet the highest standards of top-to-toe social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability — in other words the sustainable practices stretch across not just products and production lines, but also company policies and practices. Eponymous Italian skincare brand Irene Forte is one such company — organic produce is matched by refillable bottles, recyclable jars (made from 31 per cent post-industrial recyclable material), and 100 percent recycled fibre boxes.

October 2023