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Polar night skincare routine: hydrating & barrier protecting products for cold nights!

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When the temperatures drop and the air gets icy, your skin needs extra care (even for us polar bears!).
Stores linked: Stylevana, Ulta Beauty, & Target !
Interested in buying these products on Amazon? Check out the Amazon version section or click this link! ***
**Additional Notes**
This is my Polar Night Routine, designed to repair, replenish, and deeply hydrate the skin so it stays soft and comfortable — even on the coldest nights. And yes… if you are wondering…. polar bears maintain their skin too because healthy skin keeps o...
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Fluffy soft cleansers

A fluffy soft cleanser is the perfect antidote when your skin’s moisture barrier is under extra stress. Harsh cleansers can strip too much, drying out and irritating already fragile skin. These rich yet breathable lathering and skin-calming cleansers...

 
mochollo profile picture
2-in-1 cleanser that feels like mochi on your skin! 
To use: put a small amount on dry face (like an oil cleanser) and distribute it across your face. Then emulsify it (with water) so it activates into a water cleanser! A little goes a long way with this cleanser. It lathers very well and I love how my...
Arencia - Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser - 120g | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
A oat-y cleansing balm that makes you feel like your rubbing oatmeal on your face (in the best way possible…). A little goes a long way with this balm as it doesn't dry away on your skin and nourishes it the more you rub!
Notes: 
*Use like an oil cleanser on dry face. 
*Mix the formula a bit in the bottle by pressing the bottle with your fingers (so that you can avoid getting only oil!). 
*If you want, you can leave it on your face for 10 minutes as a hydrating mask, but make sure to emulsify with water too!
The INKEY List - Oat Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm - 5.0 oz | Ulta Beauty
 
mochollo profile picture
A simple and milky cleanser that does the job and doesn't strip your skin (making it feel dry). It's great for winter nights after an oil cleanser or even in the morning!
Vanicream - Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Unscented - 8 fl oz | Target
 
mochollo profile picture
A milky cleanser (oil cleanser substitute) that makes your skin feel hydrated and warm after washing. 
*Use like an oil cleanser on dry face. Enjoy the spa experience while you work it in your skin and make sure to emulsify with water too!
p:rem - Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Milk - 200ml | STYLEVANA

Calm & hydrating toners

Calming and hydrating toners to plump your skin and prepare it for the rest of your routine!

 
mochollo profile picture
Not too thick & not too watery… The consistency of this toner is soothing and makes your skin feel hydrated and plump. Although pricey on Ulta or Amazon, this bottle will last you a while as a little goes a long way with it (plus, on Stylevana it's usually a lot cheaper)!  *Can apply on a semi-wet/damp face, but I like to wait until my face is dry!
Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner - 300ml | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
Although it says to use in morning, i use it through out the day whenever i feel my face is irritated. Also, if I'm feeling lazy, I use this as my night routine toner.
*I recommend using this on a dried face!
BYOMA - Balancing Face Mist - 3.38 fl oz | Target
 
mochollo profile picture
A not too watery toner that is lightweight and nourishing to the skin. If you're interested in layering toners & serums without irritating your skin, I recommend considering this one!
*Use on a completely dried face, and if you are layering with other toners, give it a few seconds before applying the next one!
I'm From - Rice Toner - 150ml | STYLEVANA

Soothing serums

In your Polar Night routine, soothing serums are the healing layer — the step that brings relief to stressed winter skin and prepares it to handle the long, cold nights ahead. Think of them as a warm hydrating blanket: comforting and essential for yo...
But note, you don't need to use many serums (AKA “10 step routine”) to have great skin. Sometimes, less is more!

 
mochollo profile picture
To me this feels like a cross between a serum and toner. And the container is so big that it just feels like a thick toner! 
Also… even though there's only one ingredient, it still hydrates and cools the skin, showing how you don't need complex ingredients or products to treat your skin well!
(it also has my face on it…how could I resist purchasing it?)
mixsoon - Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum - 300ml | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
Very lightweight serum that feels like air whilst soothing and leaving a glow on your face! 
Like all products, consistency is key, and with time the results of this product show when you start to wake up with a morning glow!
*I particularly recommend this if you struggle with some acne.
CELIMAX - The Real Noni Energy Ampoule - 30ml | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
If you like (or don't mind…) a slimy consistency, I recommend trying this product especially if you want to replenish your skin barrier. 
This product works to soothe your skin, and as someone who damaged their skin barrier after too many exfoliating products, I can say this helps heal it over time :)
ANUA - 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum - 50ml | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
If you’re not interested in ANUA’s barrier repair serum, this is a great substitute! Well, rather than seeing it as a substitute, I would recommend this product because it feels lightweight on the skin whilst being extremely nourishing and hydrating...
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule - 50ml | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
I don't know how to describe this product other than just simple. It does the job of soothing your skin and replenishing your skin barrier over time. If you like lightweight products & want to strengthen and hydrate your skin, try this out!
TIRTIR - SOS Serum - 1.69 fl oz | Ulta Beauty

Milky moisturizers

Rebuild your moisture barrier while keeping skin calm, supple, and dewy with these milky moisturizers. 
In your Polar Night routine, moisturizers will help create that perfect balance: rich enough to protect your skin through harsh, dry air, but gentle and breathable for everyday use. They leave your complexion looking soft, luminous, and well-rested —...

 
mochollo profile picture
Little goes a long way with this one! Although it is very thick, with the right amount it feels soothing and rich on the skin!
If you enjoy thick-creamy consistencies, this one's for you!
*Note that too much of this product can leave your skin feeling a little greasy :)
numbuzin - No.2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream - 60ml | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
This product will last you a while not only because of it's big size, but because a little goes a long way with it! Although it initially feels as though it will be extremely thick, it spreads evenly over the face and leaves it feeling extremely hydr... 
A great option if you want a moisturizer to last you through the harsh winter season!
ILLIYOON - Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream - 150ml | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
Bet you didn't know a gel version existed! 
This product will last you a while not only because of it's big size, but because a little goes a long way with it! If you want a lightweight gel version of the Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream, I recommend you try this product. Like the Ato Cream, a l...
ILLIYOON - Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel - 175ml | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
If you're at the beginning of repairing your skin barrier, I recommend starting with this lightweight hydrating product. This cream absorbs to the skin easily so you don't have to rub and touch your irritated skin too much. It also soothes your redne...
*The only caveat of this cream is the tube itself. I personally did not enjoy the metal tube it comes in, especially when trying to squeeze the last bits out!
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream - 50ml | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
A delicate feeling cream that is soothing on the skin. Along with its hydrating properties, this cream will make your skin glow & over time strengthen your skin barrier!
Personally, I feel that this cream has the same consistency and richness as Dr. Althea's 345 Relief cream!
Purito SEOUL - Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream - 100ml | STYLEVANA

Mask Monday

A mask once a week is enough. While I choose Mondays to do my masks, you can do them on any day! Masks aren't essential, but they can help with specific winter concerns such as irritated red and dry skin. 
Remember that consistency with masks are key, and make sure you enjoy doing them whether with friends or a relaxing night by yourself. If masks aren't for you, don't force it!

 
mochollo profile picture
An icy sleeping mask that will keep your face cool, soothed, and hydrated all night. 
To use: After washing your face, complete the rest of your routine (I tend to keep it simple) including moisturizer. Then put this mask on and go to sleep! 
I tend to use the extra eye and mouth slits and put them on the creases of my face (smile lines, forehead, or under eye). 

*If you tend to move in your sleep, I recommend doing this routine 30mins to 1 hour before you sleep so that the mask can sink in to your skin better.
Biodance - Hydro Cera-Nol Real Deep Mask - 4pcs | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
Soothing, serum-filled and hydrating masks that will leave your calm and refresh your skin after use. 
What I love about Abib masks is that they come soaked with excessive serums that can be used as your toner for the night! 
To use: Wash your face and apply toner. (I usually open my mask, squeeze out the serum in the package, and use that serum as my toner.). Then apply the mask and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. After apply moisturizer!  *If I have any remaining serum in the package, I tend to put it on my neck and arms!
Abib - Gummy Sheet Mask - Heartleaf Sticker - 1pc | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
This product is a splurge, but if your keen focus/concern is hydration, I recommend this set. It's hydrating and cooling properties will leave you feeling like a refreshed plump gummy bear! 
What I love about Abib masks is that they come soaked with excessive serums that can be used as your toner for the night! 
To use: Wash your face and apply toner. (I usually open my mask, squeeze out the serum in the package, and use that serum as my toner.). Then apply the mask and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. After apply moisturizer!  
*If I have any remaining serum in the package, I tend to put it on my neck and arms!
Abib - Gummy Sheet Mask - Sedum Hyaluron Sticker - 10pcs | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
A hydrating, serum-filled and soothing mask that focuses on strengthening your skin barrier whilst leaving your skin plump and refreshed after use. 
What I love about Abib masks is that they come soaked with excessive serums that can be used as your toner for the night! 
To use: Wash your face and apply toner. (I usually open my mask, squeeze out the serum in the package, and use that serum as my toner.). Then apply the mask and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. After apply moisturizer!  *If I have any remaining serum in the package, I tend to put it on my neck and arms!
Abib - Gummy Sheet Mask - Madecassoside Sticker - 1pc | STYLEVANA
 
mochollo profile picture
This mask is great if you're also concerned about your pores. It feels gently exfoliating whilst providing hydration, leaving your skin refreshed after use. 
To use: Wash your face and apply a hydrating toner (not an exfoliating one). Then apply the mask and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. After apply moisturizer!  *If I have any remaining serum on the mask, I tend to rub it on my neck and arms!
*Note: I could not find a reliable Amazon link for this product!
Ishizawa-Lab - Nadeshiko - Keana Pore Care Rice Mask - 10pc | STYLEVANA

Amazon version!

If you prefer to buy your products on Amazon, here are the Amazon links to all products mentioned!

 
mochollo profile picture
2-in-1 cleanser that feels like mochi on your skin! 
To use: put a small amount on dry face (like an oil cleanser) and distribute it across your face. Then emulsify it (with water) so it activates into a water cleanser! A little goes a long way with this cleanser. It lathers very well and I love how my...
Arencia - Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser - 120g | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
A oat-y cleansing balm that makes you feel like your rubbing oatmeal on your face (in the best way possible…). A little goes a long way with this balm as it doesn't dry away on your skin and nourishes it the more you rub!
Notes:
*Use like an oil cleanser on dry face. 
*Mix the formula a bit in the bottle by pressing the bottle with your fingers (so that you can avoid getting only oil!). 
*If you want, you can leave it on your face for 10 minutes as a hydrating mask, but make sure to emulsify with water too!
The INKEY List - Oat Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm - 5.0 oz | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
A simple and milky cleanser that does the job and doesn't strip your skin (making it feel dry). It's great for winter nights after an oil cleanser or even in the morning!
Vanicream - Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Unscented - 8 fl oz | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
A milky cleanser (oil cleanser substitute) that makes your skin feel hydrated and warm after washing. 
*Use like an oil cleanser on dry face. Enjoy the spa experience while you work it in your skin and make sure to emulsify with water too!
p:rem - Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Milk - 200ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
Not too thick & not too watery… The consistency of this toner is soothing and makes your skin feel hydrated and plump.
*Can apply on a semi-wet/damp face, but I like to wait until my face is dry!
Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner - 300ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
Although it says to use in morning, i use it through out the day whenever i feel my face is irritated. Also, if I'm feeling lazy, I use this as my night routine toner.
*I recommend using this on a dried face!
BYOMA - Balancing Face Mist - 3.38 fl oz | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
A not too watery toner that is lightweight and nourishing to the skin. If you're interested in layering toners & serums without irritating your skin, I recommend considering this one!
*Use on a completely dried face, and if you are layering with other toners, give it a few seconds before applying the next one!
I'm From - Rice Toner - 150ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
To me this feels like a cross between a serum and toner. And the container is so big that it just feels like a thick toner! 
Also… even though there's only one ingredient, it still hydrates and cools the skin, showing how you don't need complex ingredients or products to treat your skin well!
(it also has my face on it…how could I resist purchasing it?)
mixsoon - Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum - 300ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
Very lightweight serum that feels like air whilst soothing and leaving a glow on your face! 
Like all products, consistency is key, and with time the results of this product show when you start to wake up with a morning glow!
*I particularly recommend this if you struggle with some acne.
CELIMAX - The Real Noni Energy Ampoule - 30ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
If you like (or don't mind…) a slimy consistency, I recommend trying this product especially if you want to replenish your skin barrier. 
This product works to soothe your skin, and as someone who damaged their skin barrier after too many exfoliating products, I can say this helps heal it over time :)
ANUA - 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum - 50ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
If you’re not interested in ANUA’s barrier repair serum, this is a great substitute! Well, rather than seeing it as a substitute, I would recommend this product because it feels lightweight on the skin whilst being extremely nourishing and hydrating...
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule - 50ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
I don't know how to describe this product other than just simple. It does the job of soothing your skin and replenishing your skin barrier over time. If you like lightweight products & want to strengthen and hydrate your skin, try this out!
TIRTIR - SOS Serum - 1.69 fl oz | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
Little goes a long way with this one! Although it is very thick, with the right amount it feels soothing and rich on the skin!
If you enjoy thick-creamy consistencies, this one's for you!
*Note that too much of this product can leave your skin feeling a little greasy :)
numbuzin - No.2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream - 60ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
If you're at the beginning of repairing your skin barrier, I recommend starting with this lightweight hydrating product. This cream absorbs to the skin easily so you don't have to rub and touch your irritated skin too much. It also soothes your redne...
*The only caveat of this cream is the tube itself. I personally did not enjoy the metal tube it comes in, especially when trying to squeeze the last bits out!
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream - 50ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
This product will last you a while not only because of it's big size, but because a little goes a long way with it! Although it initially feels as though it will be extremely thick, it spreads evenly over the face and leaves it feeling extremely hydr... 
A great option if you want a moisturizer to last you through the harsh winter season!
ILLIYOON - Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream - 150ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
Bet you didn't know a gel version existed!
This product will last you a while not only because of it's big size, but because a little goes a long way with it! If you want a lightweight gel version of the Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream, I recommend you try this product. Like the Ato Cream, a l...
ILLIYOON -Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel - 175ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
A delicate feeling cream that is soothing on the skin. Along with its hydrating properties, this cream will make your skin glow & over time strengthen your skin barrier!
Personally, I feel that this cream has the same consistency and richness as Dr. Althea's 345 Relief cream!
Purito SEOUL - Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream - 100ml | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
An icy sleeping mask that will keep your face cool, soothed, and hydrated all night. 
To use: After washing your face, complete the rest of your routine (I tend to keep it simple) including moisturizer. Then put this mask on and go to sleep! 
I tend to use the extra eye and mouth slits and put them on the creases of my face (smile lines, forehead, or under eye). 

*If you tend to move in your sleep, I recommend doing this routine 30mins to 1 hour before you sleep so that the mask can sink in to your skin better.
Biodance - Hydro Cera-Nol Real Deep Mask - 4pcs | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
Soothing, serum-filled and hydrating masks that will leave your calm and refresh your skin after use. 
What I love about Abib masks is that they come soaked with excessive serums that can be used as your toner for the night!
To use: Wash your face and apply toner. (I usually open my mask, squeeze out the serum in the package, and use that serum as my toner.). Then apply the mask and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. After apply moisturizer! 
*If I have any remaining serum in the package, I tend to put it on my neck and arms!
Abib - Gummy Sheet Mask - Heartleaf Sticker - 10pcs | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
This product is a splurge, but if your keen focus/concern is hydration, I recommend this set. It's hydrating and cooling properties will leave you feeling like a refreshed plump gummy bear! 
What I love about Abib masks is that they come soaked with excessive serums that can be used as your toner for the night! 
To use: Wash your face and apply toner. (I usually open my mask, squeeze out the serum in the package, and use that serum as my toner.). Then apply the mask and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. After apply moisturizer!  
*If I have any remaining serum in the package, I tend to put it on my neck and arms!
Abib - Gummy Sheet Mask - Sedum Hyaluron Sticker - 10pcs | Amazon
 
mochollo profile picture
A hydrating, serum-filled and soothing mask that focuses on strengthening your skin barrier whilst leaving your skin plump and refreshed after use. 
What I love about Abib masks is that they come soaked with excessive serums that can be used as your toner for the night! 
To use: Wash your face and apply toner. (I usually open my mask, squeeze out the serum in the package, and use that serum as my toner.). Then apply the mask and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. After apply moisturizer!  *If I have any remaining serum in the package, I tend to put it on my neck and arms!
Abib - Gummy Sheet Mask - Madecassoside Sticker - 10pcs | Amazon