The Best Winter Skincare Products

Just as we change our clothes season by season, it’s important to re-evaluate your skin care products. When it comes down to it, your skincare products should be protecting you, just as, say, your favorite pair of Uggs keeps your toes toasty even when there is snow on the ground. With dry central heating systems and low dew points, it’s important to focus on hydration in the chilly months. Aside from drinking plenty of water, here are a few products that will give your skin a boost. A couple of these may surprise you!

Cold Cream: Yep, your granny had it right! Cold cream is a gentle way of removing makeup at the end of the day without stripping your skin of its natural oils. Estheticians swear by cold cream to keep skin looking young. How you use cold cream depends on your skin type. Those with especially dry skin may use it alone, while those with oily skin may use it prior to using a gentle cleanser. Either way, massage it into your skin for a minute and watch as it magically removes all of your makeup. Afterward, your skin will be dewy and bright.

Mask of Magnaminty: When your skin becomes dull or flaky (or both!), this mask by Lush is your secret weapon. The clay-based formula permeates clogged pores, while the aduki beans act as an exfoliant, and the vanilla/honey combination calms redness. Unlike other masks by Lush, the Mask of Magnaminty does not need to be refrigerated. After using it, you may not want to stop touching your own face because it will be so soft and smooth!

Philosophy Full of Promise Cream: In the wintertime, it’s essential to look for a moisturizer that ups the ante.  This cream from Philosophy helps thirsty skin by hydrating and sealing in moisture. It works as both a daytime and nighttime moisturizer for combination to dry skin types. For people with dry skin or those with dry patches, the cream works well when layered with a serum at bedtime.

REN Rose Moisture Defence: If your skin is still dry despite using a hydrating night cream, you might consider adding a serum to your routine. REN’s serum is formulated specifically for dry skin. The bottle is small, so use it judiciously on areas that need an extra dose of hydration. You’ll wake up with skin that looks fuller and calmer.

Baby Lips: All lip balms are not created equally! While we admit that the packaging for this lip balm screams “tween!” it’s our dirty little secret when it comes to keeping a perfect pucker all winter long. Keep it in your pocket and apply liberally throughout the day for best results. Since they’re so inexpensive, you could keep one in your makeup bag, one on your night stand, and one in your purse.