The biting cold, dark days and dreary weather aren't the only downers that come with the winter season 一 our skin can suffer as a result of the cooler months, too. Frigid temperatures and powerful winds can cause redness and dry skin, so altering our skin care routines during this season can help to combat these winter side effects. Here, we’re sharing the nine must-have skin care products to have in your beauty arsenal this winter to keep your skin looking and feeling its best.
Written by: Alyssa Kaplan, Photo Credit: Sarah Duvivier
Cleansing the skin of dirt and excess oil is essential year round, but some cleansers can be too stripping in the winter. Instead, opt for a hydrating option like the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Nourishing Cream Cleanser. It’s a gentle cleanser formulated with replenishing oils, and it works to remove makeup and impurities without causing dryness.
Don’t make the mistake of not exfoliating during the winter. While you don’t want to use anything too harsh that will cause irritation and excess dryness, exfoliation is important to rid the skin of dead skin cells. Trade in your harsh scrub for an exfoliating toner like the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 5 Percent Glycolic Acid Peeling Toner. It’s formulated with glycolic acid to remove dead skin cells and aloe vera to soothe the skin. Plus, it’s fragrance free and gentle enough for daily use.
For many people, the eye area is sensitive and dry 一 especially in the winter. If that sounds like you, it’s time to incorporate an eye serum into your routine. Serums typically have high concentrations of active ingredients to address specific concerns and the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives with 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid, 1% Caffeine Eye Serum is a great example. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid and caffeine to address fine lines, dark circles, puffiness and dehydration in the delicate eye area.
After applying eye serum, it’s a good idea to layer additional moisture. Reach for a nourishing eye cream like the L’Oréal Paris Wrinkle Expert 55+ Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment. It’s formulated with calcium to strengthen the thinning skin, and the creamy texture hydrates the area without looking or feeling greasy.
During the winter, people who experience significant dryness can use all of the hydration they can get. Give your skin an extra boost with the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum. We’ve sung the moisturizing benefits of hyaluronic acid, and this serum gives them to you without sticky residue and fragrance. It works to plump the skin, reduce wrinkles over time, and increase hydration.
Regardless of the season, applying SPF daily is a must. To cut down on steps in your routine, reach for a moisturizer formulated with at least SPF 30 like the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Day Lotion SPF 30. It contains Pro-Retinol, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to address wrinkles, firm and brighten the skin, while boosting hydration and protecting you from sun damage.
Retinol is known for its ability to fight wrinkles and improve uneven skin texture, but it can have adverse drying effects. During the winter when your skin is likely at its driest, opt for a hydrating moisturizer that’s infused with retinol like the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Pressed night moisturizer with Retinol, Niacinamide to counteract the potential dryness. This lightweight yet ultra-hydrating moisturizer has retinol and niacinamide to address wrinkles, skin texture and skin tone. Start by applying at night two to three times per week and work up to daily use.
In the dead of winter when seeing the sunlight is a rarity, you might be longing for the return of your summer glow. While you can’t fast forward time, you can opt for a faux glow with a self-tanner like the L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Water Mousse. It provides a gradual, long lasting tan in a hydrating formula. Simply apply it to clean, exfoliated skin, and allow it to develop for four to six hours before showering.
No one wants their face and body to be different shades, so extend your faux glow to your face with the L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Facial Drops, Fragrance-Free. These incredibly weightless tanning drops add a gorgeous bronze glow to your skin without looking too intense or orange. Simply mix five to seven drops into your moisturizer and you’ll notice the tan appear in just a few hours.
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