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Winter Skincare Heroes (Tret Friendly)
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items If you’re using actives like tret, you know winter can make everything feel ten times harder. These are the products that help me keep things steady - calming, hydrating, and barrier-supportive without overwhelming the skin. Think recovery over routi...
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Cleansers
Mists/Essence
Eye Creams
Serums
Moisturisers
Oils
Cleansers
Melts everything away without stripping and leaves skin feeling soft, not tight. The scent is part of the experience: calming, botanical, and warm. Feels like a mini facial every time, especially lovely in winter when your skin (and mood) needs a lit...
Emma Hardie's Moringa Cleansing Balm & Dual Action Cloth
I prefer this as a second cleanse. It starts off like a balm and turns into a nourishing milk when water is added. Leaves skin feeling soft and clean without that stripped feeling.
Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel-Balm Cleanser
This helps dislodge dry, peeling skin in the most gentle way. Packed with antioxidants and vitamin E, it leaves no residue or tightness. Skin feels smoother and looks fresher after rinsing. Great for when your complexion’s looking a bit dull or tired...
Illuminating Oil Cleanser | Face Wash - Emma Lewisham
Mists/Essence
Phenomenal product. It’s essentially a moisturiser in spray form. Instantly refreshing and hydrating without any heaviness. Preps the skin beautifully for whatever comes next and adds a touch of luxury to even the most basic routine.
Multi-action Hydrating Accelerator
Calming and genuinely hydrating, this is the one I keep on hand when my skin feels tight or needs a refresh during the day. I use it morning and evening throughout the autumn and winter months. It’s also a really solid, budget-friendly alternative to...
Deep Moisture Spray | Hydrating Mist for Dry, Sensitive Skin
Feels like skincare in mist form. Hydrates, soothes, and gives a noticeable sense of calm to the skin. I like using it before serums or throughout the day when my skin feels tight or reactive. Especially good in colder months or if your barrier needs...
Provitamin D3 Fortifying Facial Mist
Eye Creams
This leaves the under-eye area looking and feeling fresh and cushioned for hours. You can still see the sheen of the product long after applying, which makes a big difference if your eyes tend to dry out during the day. Doesn’t just disappear into no...
Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream 15ml for Hydrated Skin
Brightens and smooths without feeling heavy. Gives a soft glow that helps tired eyes look more awake. Also really nice if your under eyes are feeling a bit parched throughout the day. Sits well under makeup.
MULTI CORREXION® Revive + Glow Eye Balm
Serums
Really smoothing with a soft, radiant finish. Has a lovely smell and leaves skin feeling hydrated and plump. Nice under makeup or on bare skin when you want a bit of glow.
MZ Skin Lift & Lustre Antioxidant Glow Serum - 30ml
Light, hydrating, and surprisingly soothing. Helps with healing, dryness, and general skin recovery. The bottle is huge and lasts well over six months, even with regular use. One of those products I always come back to.
COSRX ADVANCED SNAIL 96 Mucin Power Essence Gel 100ml
Simple, reliable hydration. Layers well with everything and gives that plump, fresh feel without being sticky. Great everyday serum if your skin barrier needs a little extra support.
Hydrating Serum
Brightens, hydrates, and adds a nice cushioned feel to the skin. Layers well and gives a smoother, more even look over time. One of the few vitamin C serums that feels gentle and nourishing rather than sharp or drying.
20% Vitamin C Brighten + Firm Serum
Moisturisers
Rich but not greasy, this is the one I reach for when my skin feels dry or overworked. The ceramides help calm things down and lock in hydration - especially useful if you're using actives or your barrier’s a bit compromised.
Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream
Makes skin look glowy and glassy while helping it heal. Perfect for tret nights as it supports recovery while the tret does its job. Great for breakouts, barrier repair and dry patches. Can be used on the face or body whenever skin feels stressed.
Cicaplast Baume B5+ Repairing Balm
Lightweight, comfortable, and gives lasting hydration. Works really well as a first layer if you sandwich tret. Sinks in easily and doesn’t interfere with anything layered on top. A solid everyday moisturiser.
No7 Derm Solutions™ 100-Hour Hydration Cream Suitable for Normal, ...
Oils
Calms everything down when your skin feels reactive or off balance. It’s deeply nourishing without feeling heavy or greasy. I use it when my barrier needs support or I want to lock in hydration after a moisturiser. Works especially well in winter.
Facial Oils
Light but adds real comfort when your skin’s drinking up moisturiser. Works well as a primer and plays nicely with SPF if you mix it into your moisturiser first. Makes everything sit better without feeling greasy.
Prep + Prime Essential Oils Grapefruit & Chamomile
Light but nourishing. Leaves skin feeling smooth and well cared for without a heavy or greasy finish. Gives a soft glow and sits nicely over moisturiser or under makeup.
Brilliance Facial Oil 30ml: Brighten & Nourish Skin
SPFs
Supremely hydrating and moisturising. Helps prevent and combat existing pigmentation and UV damage while sitting comfortably under makeup. Works well as a primer too, so it’s an easy all-in-one step in the morning.
Supreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating SKINSCREEN™ 50ml
Not as rich as Supreme Screen but still feels comfortable and hydrating. I like it as a lighter layer on winter gym days or when I don’t want anything too thick. Sinks in easily and doesn’t feel greasy.
Vibrant Screen™ SPF 50 Active Facial SKINSCREEN™