Name one good thing about cold weather other than how pretty it looks when it snows. That’s right, there isn’t one! The cold weather may make for a winter wonderland outside, but it’s wreaking havoc on your skin. Here are some winter skincare essentials to help you survive even the coldest of winters.
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1. Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
This Clinique moisturizer is a gel-cream so it doesn’t feel heavy on your skin. It also doesn’t make your skin look greasy which makes it the perfect product to use in the morning. However, don’t let the lightweight formula fool you, it really sinks deep into your skin to keep your face nice and hydrated. Lastly, the Clinique Moisture Surge has no fragrance or parabens so it’s great for even the most sensitive skin.
2. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
If you are on a bit of a tighter budget, Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Water Gel is a good substitute for the Clinique Moisture Surge. Similar to the Clinique product above, Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost is a gel formula, is oil free and is non-comedogenic (meaning it won’t clog pores). It also contains hyaluronic acid which is naturally found in the skin and works to attract and lock in moisture. If your skin is extra dry and you feel that it needs a little more love, Neutrogena sells this same product but for those with extra dry skin.
3. Origins Drink Up-Intensive Overnight Mask to Quench Skin’s Thirst
Get ready to quench your skin’s thirst with the help of this Origins Drink Up-Intensive Overnight Mask. It contains avocado to help nourish your skin and hyaluronic acid to help lock in moisture. This isn’t a typical mask that you put on your skin and then wash off in a few minutes. Rather, you apply it before you go to bed and sleep with it on using a tissue to gently dab off any excess product. Since your skin repairs itself while you sleep, this mask is a great addition to really help your skin be glowy and hydrated when you wake up the next morning.
4. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
If the cold weather really dries out every bit of moisture in your skin, this Ultra Repair Cream from First Aid Beauty is a must for you. It contains oatmeal and shea butter which work to provide immediate relief to skin that it not only dry, but also irritated. It’s a thicker cream so it might be better at night, but if you need the hydration then twice a day it is.
5. Aquaphor Healing Ointment Tube
Okay, listen up. If your skin is beyond dry, cracked, irradiated and desperate for moisture, this Healing Ointment from Aquaphor will be your saving grace. Use this on cracked hands and feet, chapped lips, under your eyes and more. I swear by this product and can’t go a winter without it. Its multiple uses make is a must for your winter skincare essentials.
6. Aveeno Skin Relief Moisture Repair Cream
If more than just your face suffers from dry skin, Avenno’s Moisture Repair Cream will help your body out. Oat complex and ceramide work to hydrate deep into your skin to keep your skin moisturized. It’s also fragrance free and non-comedogenic so it won’t irritate your skin. Let’s be serious, dry skin is bad enough so you want to avoid extra irritants at all costs.
7. Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve
Dry hands are the worst. Especially now that you are constantly washing them. Kiehl’s Hand Salve is perfect to carry with your during the day so you can also sooth and moisturize your dry hands. With the help of avocado and sesame oil, this salve creates a barrier around your hands to lock in moisture. Keep this product on your nightstand so you remember to apply before bed and wake up with hydrated soft hands.
8. Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
This Moisturizing Cream by Cetaphil is another great option if your body takes a beating during the cold winter months. This products is for those with even the most sensitive and chronically dry skin. However, this is a thick formula so be patient and give your skin time to absorb the product. You can thank me later on this one because this cream really is a game changer for those with dry skin during the winter months.
9. CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Obviously great for morning, this CeraVe AM Moisturizer contains SPF 30 which is essential even in the winter months. In addition, it contains niacinamide to help calm the skin. Like a number of the products above, it also has hyaluronic acid to help the skin retain moisture. Lastly, this CeraVe product hits all the points you want in a moisturizer: fragrance free, gentle, oil-free and non-comedogenic.
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