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Skincare by season
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items My skin definitely doesn’t want the same thing all year, so neither does my routine. These are the skincare products I’ve used, loved and reached for through different seasons—from lightweight summer hydration to the richer products that save my skin...
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Winter
Winter
Winter is when I baby my skin 😂. Cold air outside and dry heat inside can have my face feeling tight and irritated so quickly, so this is when I reach for my richest, most comforting products. I want gentle cleansers, layers of hydration, barrier-su...
Winter is NOT the time for my face to feel squeaky clean. I want everything off, but I still want my skin to feel soft and comfortable afterward. This is the kind of gentle cleanser I reach for when the cold weather starts making my skin feel more se...
Pure Skin Face Cleanser - First Aid Beauty
She’s back because this is exactly what I want from a winter cleanser—simple, gentle and hydrating. If my skin is already dry from the weather, the last thing I need is my face wash making it worse. I can cleanse and move on without immediately feeli...
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
This is my “you really don’t have to spend a lot” option. I’ve learned that winter is when boring skincare can actually be the BEST skincare. Give me something gentle that cleans my face, doesn’t leave me feeling stripped and lets the rest of my rout...
Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Skin Refresh
At this point you already knew she was going to be here 😂. Winter is probably when I appreciate this toner the MOST because I want hydration at every step of my routine. I’ll pat on a layer after cleansing and my skin already feels softer before I’v...
Cream Skin Milky Toner: 2-in-1 Hydration Hero
Winter is when I start looking at the word “ceramide” like yes ma’am, come on in 😂. I like this when my skin is feeling dry and I want my toner step to do more than just make my face damp. It gives me that extra nourishing layer before the rest of m...
Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Korean Serum Milky Toner with ...
I still want my skin looking glowy in winter—I just need the glow to come with some hydration 😂. This is a nice middle ground when I want something milky and nourishing without making every single product in my routine super heavy.
I'm From Rice Toner, Korea Glow Milky ...
This is when I stop trying to make every serum fix a dark spot and start asking, “Is my skin barrier okay?”. Winter can make my skin feel dry and irritated so quickly, and I like having a serum in the routine that’s focused on keeping my skin feeling...
Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and ...
I’m bringing this one from fall straight into winter because irritated skin does not care what month it is. I especially like having an affordable barrier serum around because if my skin starts feeling sensitive, I can pull back on everything else an...
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Sometimes I don’t need another brightening serum—I just want HYDRATION. This is the kind of product I layer under moisturizer when my skin is feeling extra thirsty. Winter is when I’m completely okay with my skincare routine being a little boring if ...
Hyalu B5 Suractivated Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Okay THIS is winter moisturizer territory. When the lighter gel creams stop being enough, I want something rich that actually feels like it’s protecting all the hydration I just layered underneath. This is definitely more of a splurge, but winter is one season where I’m willing to spend more ...
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
One thing about me, I’m going to keep a tub of something thick around when it gets cold 😂. I like this when my skin is feeling extra dry because I can use a good amount without turning my routine into ten different moisturizing steps. Simple, rich a...
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
This is not something I’m necessarily slathering all over my face every morning. This is my “why is this one patch of my face suddenly fighting for its life?” product 😭. I like having it around for dry, irritated areas or nights when I want to seal ...
Cicaplast Balm B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Multi-Purpose Cream
Put it on and go to sleep—that’s my kind of winter mask 😂. I reach for a sleeping mask when my regular moisturizer just isn’t giving me enough and I want that extra layer overnight. There’s something so satisfying about waking up and your skin still...
Cica Sleeping Mask with Centella Asiatica for Moisture ...
This is my “my skin has had ENOUGH” sheet mask 😂. If the cold weather has my face feeling dry or irritated, I don’t necessarily want an exfoliating treatment—I want moisture. This is when I put one of these on, leave my skin alone and let hydration ...
Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Face Mask 5 Pack | Dr.Jart+ Skincare
If there was ever a season for the warm honey mask, it’s winter. This is definitely one of my more indulgent skincare moments. I love it when I have nowhere to go, I’m doing my whole nighttime routine and I actually have time to enjoy the process ins...
Honey Potion Plus
I especially like the idea of a tinted SPF in winter because I’m still working on keeping my complexion even even when I’m not outside sweating in 90-degree weather. The deeper tint is what gets my attention here because I need my sunscreen to actual...
EltaMD UV Deep Tinted SPF 46
For winter I actually don’t mind my sunscreen giving me a little extra moisture. My skin is already fighting cold air and indoor heat, so I’ll take all the hydration I can get. And of course I love that this was created with melanated skin in mind be...
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
Yes, she survived all four seasons 😂. If I’m wearing makeup or just want an SPF that completely disappears on my skin, I still reach for this. I’m not changing sunscreen just because it’s December when I already know this finish works for me.
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50