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My Must Have Beauty Products for Dry Skin & Hair

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I struggle with dry skin and hair and over time have tried lots of different beauty products. I finally found some that work quite well for me and thought I would share them. If you have the same problem, you might find these helpful.
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Helpful Skincare Products for the Face

My face is the driest part of my body so I make sure I only use good moisturizing products to keep my skin well hydrated both during the day and at night.

 
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What impresses me about this day cream is that it goes on very smoothly and works well under my liquid foundation. It keep my skin soft feeling and is pretty inexpensive.
Collagen Moisture Filler Facial Day Night Cream - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
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About once a week I like to use a hydrating mask on my face to add a little more moisture and I've been very pleased with this. I keep it on for about 30 minutes and my face feel really good afterwards.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrogel Mask 4 Pack
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I'm one of those people who won't leave the house without makeup and I always wear foundation to enhance my skin tone. This one has nice coverage and also has a sun block so I get extra protection when outdoors.
Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation - DIOR | Sephora
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I tend to wrinkle around my eyes so I use this eye cream daily and it makes the skin around my eyes look smoother. It's fragrance free so you don't have to worry about smelling it.
Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Eye Cream, Fragrance-Free, 15mL
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Overall. I budget when it comes to my beauty products, but I make an exception when it comes to my night cream as nighttime is the best time to really try to replace the lost moisture in your skin. I love this Lancome cream. My face always feels so n...
Advanced Génifique Repairing & Restorative Night Cream - Lancôme
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Sometimes I wear lipstick and other times I prefer lip gloss. I have different brands that I use, but when my lips are feeling really dry, I use this one as it's quite moisturizing and I like the glossy look of it. It comes in quite a variety of colo...
100 Mademoiselle Mauve Glow Paradise Lip Balm-in-Gloss - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
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I don't use setting spray a lot, but when I do I like Milk's because it's long lasting, alcohol free and makes my skin look fresh.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Setting Spray
 
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When it comes to washing my face, I always avoid soap as it's so bad for my skin. Instead, I use this moisturizing cleanser as it removes my makeup without damaging my skin and it's made especially for people with dry skin.
13.5 oz Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser for Dry Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
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Hair Products for Dry Hair

Not only is my hair dry, it's naturally wavy so it tends to frizz very easily. Fortunately there are some products I found that make my hair much more manageable.

 
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This is my #1 go to hair product. It has made such a difference with my hair. My hair is so dry and brittle that it breaks off, but since using this, my hair has become so much healthier.
Hydrating Treat 3-In-1 Hair Mask + Aloe Extract
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I'm careful when it comes to shampoos as I always like to use ones that are moisturizing and so far I have had really good luck with this one. My hair's texture feels so much better.
8.0 oz Hydrating Shampoo - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
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I have a couple of different sprays I use to help take care of my frizzies. This is one of them. After shampooing and conditioning, I give my hair a quick spray of this as it helps keep the frizzies away. It's a leave in spray that adds to keeping my...
John Frieda Frizz Ease Leave-In Conditioner 8oz
 
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I know know one of the worst things I can do to my hair is to blow dry it, but I prefer to have straighter hair than my naturally wavy hair. To offset the damage I cause when I blow dry, I use this protection spray to help with the damage caused by t...
CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray 8oz
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Body Products for Dry Skin

Although the skin on my body doesn't tend to be as dry as the skin on my face, I'm still careful to use products for dry skin to make sure my skin looks and feels good.

 
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While I take showers in the morning, sometimes after a long day, I like to relax in a warm bath and I really enjoy this foaming bath.  The lavender scent is quite pretty and the bubbles last for a decent amount of time, I also enjoy how the Epsom salts are relaxing for my muscles and that the essential oils are good for my skin.
Dr Teal's Foaming Bath Epsom Salt Lavender 34oz
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Although I may use some scented lotions during the day as I enjoy the smell, I use this body lotion at night before I go to bed as it hydrates well and really keeps the dryness away.
8.0 oz Intensive Moisturizing Lotion - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
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I'm light complected and can burn easily which is why I depend on having a quality sunscreen. I like this one because it absorbs quickly without leaving any residue on my skin and helps to keep my skin moisturized while in the sun.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk SPF 60
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Every now and then I end up spending time in the sun that I wasn't prepared for and it's resulted in a sunburn. This lotion has really given me some relief and I like that is has aloe in it. It helps to make my skin feel cooler.
Sun Bum Cool Down Aloe Vera Gel 8 oz
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I'm constantly getting my hands in one thing or another which is why I need a good hand cream. I've found this one to be quite effective and I like that it has shea butter as it's so good for the skin.
Shea Butter Hand Cream
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Another effect I experience having dry skin is that my nails tend to be brittle and break easily. Since I've been using this, they've gotten stronger. It's best to use it daily, but it doesn't take long to apply.
RescueRXx Daily Keratin Treatment - CND | Ulta Beauty
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