Winter skincare must-haves

Harsh winds and frosty mornings are coming for your skincare as well as your vibes this szn. If you’re struggling with dry and dull-looking skin, here are some products that can help.

Facial oil

Facial oils are that girl when it comes to cleansing and moisturising. Swap your usual cleanser for an oil to ramp up the moisture and switch from a cream to a facial oil for your final step in the evening—Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Moisturizing Face Oil is the GOAT. You’ll probably want to stick to a cream during the daytime if you’re wearing makeup, just think about going for a richer formula than your summer go-to.

Exfoliator

Dead skin is not cutesy, and getting rid of it is a must if you’re on a mission to have healthy winter skin. You could go for a heavy-duty physical exfoliator that you can really feel working or, if your skin is sensitive, incorporate a chemical exfoliant into your routine from Boots. It helps smooth the skin’s surface and works for all skin types.

Hydrating Mask

If you don’t already use hydrating masks, now’s the perf time to start. There are all sorts of masks available that are all designed to do different things, from cleansing to brightening, but a moisturising one is the key when it comes to your winter stash. The DR.JART+ Cryo Rubber™ Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Mask is available via Sephora if you wanna get the most out of your UNiDAYS discount.

Dewy foundation

As well as your skincare, opting for more moisturising base products like a dewy foundation and a liquid bronzer/blush means you’ll avoid those flaky patches that come with powders and dry products. Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter offers a lightweight, sheer coverage that’ll give you that ultimate winter glow.

Lip balm

Lip balm is great for moisture and protecting the skin itself from harsh winter weather. Opt for something simple but effective like a Burt’s Bees lip balm from Holland & Barrett or try going for a tinted lip product that combines moisture with pigment for the perfect combo.

Hand cream

No one wants ashy hands, so investing in a good quality hand cream will be well worth the effort. Wearing gloves can stop them getting overly dry and damaged but having a nourishing hand cream on hand for when they do is a must. Cult Beauty stock hand creams from fave brands like La Roche-Posay and Caudalie.

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