Winter is tough on our skin: post-holiday stress and fluctuating winter temperatures make it necessary to find products that address facial needs throughout the season. Whether you need to quench thirsty skin or are looking to keep the pesky “maskne” (caused by protective masks) at bay, here are my recommendations:
Boost Your Moisture
Guinot Hydrazone Moisturising Cream
If you’re looking for a luxurious treatment that feels like a day at the spa, go for the Guinot Hydrazone Moisturising Cream. Formulated with hydrocyte liposomes and vitamin E to nourish and intensely moisturize, this cream can be used on all skin types. Apply both morning and evening to leave skin continuously supple and soft.
Avene Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream
For a stronger moisture boost, turn to Avene, a cult favorite French pharmacy skincare brand. The Hydrance Rich Hydrating Cream prevents water from evaporating from skin in the dry winter air and preserves your moisture barrier for 24 hours. It’s gentle enough to use morning and night and doesn’t contain any harsh ingredients or fragrances: perfect for sensitive skin! Say au revoir to dryness and tightness and bonjour to soft and hydrated skin!
SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier
If your usual moisturizer isn’t quite doing the trick, add a hyaluronic acid serum to your routine. Hyaluronic Acid, found naturally in your skin, magnifies your skin’s ability to retain moisture, making your favorite day or night cream extra-effective. SkinCeutical’s serum contains proxylane and licorice root extract, which help the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, lighten dark spots, and improve skin texture.
Beat Maskne
Kate Somerville Eradikate Acne Treatment
Has your skin resorted to its teenage troubles during the pandemic? Join the club! Luckily, the Kate Somerville Eradikate Acne Treatment can keep breakouts at bay. Apply a small bit of this spot treatment to any blemish and watch it disappear overnight. It contains the same ingredients as prescription solutions for clinical acne control, including 10% sulfur.
Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Acne Treatment Face Oil
Do you need a continuous solution rather than an occasional spot treatment? Seek the help of a product you can use daily. The Sunday Riley U.F.O Acne Treatment Face Oil is one of my favorites for a gentle, yet effective skin clearing treatment. This oil contains1.5% salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and cumin seed oil to clear acne-causing buildup and brighten the appearance of older blemish discolorations. To keep the product moisture-friendly, Sunday Riley added milk thistle and cucumber seed oil to replenish the skin’s natural moisture and soothe irritation.
First Aid Beauty Purifying Mask with Red Clay
Enjoy an extra boost between targeted acne treatments with the First Aid Beauty Purifying Mask. It works extra-well on oily or acne-prone skin. Red clay and probiotics act as “magnets,” drawing out acne-causing dirt, oil, and bacteria. Vitamin C and licorice root neutralize the skin’s pH and hyper-pigmentation often caused by breakouts. Apply this mask as often as twice a week for noticeably clearer skin and improved skin texture. Be sure to follow up with your favorite moisturizing products to counteract this mask’s more drying ingredients.
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