Ah, winter. There are some pros: snow has been great this year — now that I don’t own a car. I love cozying up on the couch with a good cup of tea or hot chocolate, and sweaters and coats are always some of my favorite things to wear.
The cons? Well, some of us get SAD, we get hit with a polar vortex or two, and oh yeah — our skin tends to get all dried out, and it looks incredibly dull. My summer skin routine is a lot more simple — I’m only focusing on beating the humidity and stocking up on mattifying products. However, in the winter? My skin has felt like sandpaper in the past, so I switch up my winter skincare routine in the colder months to give my skin much needed moisture.
My daily winter skincare routine is…quite long. Not going to lie. However, I’m going to quickly focus on some of my favorite products in the routine that will address any skin concerns you might have, yet keep you moisturized.
WINTER SKINCARE ROUTINE
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
I use this product just in the morning. I’m most likely going to buy it in the smaller size so that I can start bringing it with me while traveling. I only have a large bottle of it now, and it’s not ideal to stick in a suitcase, and I notice a difference in my skin when I travel for several days and don’t use a different — it’s a must-have from me!
Clarins Double Serum
I have combination skin, and it’s great for both my dry cheeks and oily t-zone. After using this product for a few days, I noticed my skin was firmer and more radiant. It’s also enriched with anti-aging turmeric to effectively target lines and wrinkles. I personally just use this product in the mornings. However, you can use it twice a day if you’d prefer.
Caudalie Vinoperfect Concentrated Brightening Essence
After I use my cleanser and my Daily Microfoliant, I apply Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Concentrated Brightening Essence and wow — after one week of using this product, I had multiple people messaging me and coming up to me saying that I was looking radiant. A few drops of this product will go a long way, and this helped me even out my skin tone and combat some of the dark spots I have on my skin due to acne scarring.
Derma E Hydrating Night Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
I use this cream at night alongside my normal moisturizer during the day. Since my t-zone still gets super oily, I try not to use any moisturizer that’s too thick during the day, but this product is fantastic to use at night. I usually only use this in the winter/ dry climates as well — it’s a little too potent for me to use in the dead of summer!
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Wow, I am not familiar with any of these, but they all sound great and I really love how you explained each one. I live in the desert and I wish dry skin was only in our cooler months but it is literally year round. I might have to look into Dermalogica.
xo, Nicole
Dry air is so tricky! Highly recommend Dermalogica, I’ve been using their stuff for years!
I need to try out all of these! My skin hates the winter!
Nathalie
http://apinchofaustria.com
Same girl, my skin is the worst in the winter! Let me know how it goes!
You have an amazing beauty product collection! Need to try all of these!
Lauren
https://www.basicbabelauren.com
It’s been years in the making, hah! Thank you Lauren!
I’ve heard great things about the Clarins serum from multiple people. Need to try.
Yes, you do! It’s one of my absolute faves!
Does the Clarins serum contain Vitamin C? I’ve been trying out the Vitamin C serum from Dr. Gross but it makes my skin really red/irritated, so maybe I’ll have to switch to the Clarins one instead!
-Marissa
http://www.quartzandleisure.com
That’s a great question! I looked on the product page and it isn’t listed as an ingredient, it’s totally worth making the switch!
I’ve been wanting to invest in some skin care products and I also have combination skin, so I will def. have to try a few of these! thanks for the recommendations!
Isn’t combination skin so tricky? Hope I could help!!
I love, love, love the Dermalogica Daily Exfoliant. It’s literally the only thing that keeps my skin flake-free during the winter!
Same here girl! It works actual miracles!
I’ve been seeing a ton of reviews of Dermalogica!! I really have to try out their products!! Right now I’m loving my Radiant Glow Serum from Derma E
Dermalogica is one of my faves — I’ve been using them for years! I haven’t tried Derma E’s serum, but I’ll put it on my list!
Your pictures are beautiful! I am such a newbie with professional skin care stuff so this is great!
Thank you Daniela! Masks are so great during the winter, you’ll love ’em!
I’m so glad I stumbled onto this! My skin has been horribly dry this winter.
Yay, glad this could help! Masks are the best in winter!
these products look amazing, i’m all about glowing skin during the Winter!
http://www.layersofchic.com
Same here — it’s so easy to get dry dull skin in the winter, gotta take care of it!
never tried this brand before but would love to give it a try. Ive read a lot of reviews about this product and so far its all good.
They’re all great brands! Would highly recommend.
That Caudalie product sounds really cool! I need to check it out!
It’s one of my favorites, but I’m basically obsessed with anything Caudalie!