As temperatures reach a new low, we can lean into the winter spirit with cosy knits and warm drinks.
However, what also comes from winter is dry, flaky skin, which often fails to cooperate with the combination of blasting heaters and icy winds.
Your glow can go into full hibernation if you’re not careful, but a few simple tweaks to your routine can help keep your skin looking fresh, dewy and healthy.
We have put together your survival guide to ensure your skin is getting the nutrients it needs.
Here are five easy ways to skip the winter skin drama and stay radiant all season long.
What’s the best winter skincare routine?
1. Change up your cleanser
Cold weather means your skin barrier is more sensitive and it is seeking hydration.
Opt for cleansers that have hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which will cleanse and support your skin barrier. A gentle cleanser will help break down all the daily grime and makeup whilst still hydrating, adding to that glow.
La Roche-Posay Face Wash
Priceline
WAS $34.95 | now $27.96
asap daily facial cleanser
Adore Beauty
WAS $50.25 | now $42.71
Paula’s Choice Foaming Cleanser
Sephora
$39.00
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
Priceline
WAS $17.99 | now $14.39
2. Make sure you’re exfoliating
Make sure you’re exfoliating gently and regularly to remove dry and dead skin to help reveal a brighter, smoother complexion.
Whilst in the cooler months you can cut down the number of times you exfoliate weekly, it’s still important that you stimulate your skin once or twice a week to help remove dullness.
Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant
Adore Beauty
$112.00
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliant
Adore Beauty
WAS $86.95 | now $65.21
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Paula’s Choice
$49.00
Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14%
Adore Beauty
$41.25
3. Build up your hydration
This step is so important, and is basically when you should be adding toners, serums and sunscreen.
Yes – you still need sunscreen in winter!
Think hyaluronic acid and glycerin for that extra bit of hydration, as well as a toner that will lock everything in before your moisturiser and oils.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2%
Priceline
$15.90
Pixi Glow Tonic
Sephora
$53.00
Nourishing Milky Toner
Paula’s Choice
$36.00
Laneige Cream Skin Toner
Adore Beauty
$24.00
4. Find your favourite face oil
Oils provide the perfect protective layer that seals in moisture.
And whilst a lot of us associate oil with breakouts, the right oil can actually help acne-prone skin, creating a barrier against winter grit. Apply a few drops in the evening or before sunscreen in the AM.
Jurlique Calendula Face Oil
Adore Beauty
WAS $92.00 | now $73.60
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow
Amazon
$79.07
Biossance Squalane Rose Oil
Sephora
$69.00
Esmi 24K Gold Nourishing Face Oil
Sephora
$38.00
5. Lock in the moisture
Think of your moisturiser as your skin’s bodyguard that locks in all of the good stuff (serums, oils, toners, etc, etc) and keeps all the dryness and flaky bits as far away as possible.
It’s the final step to your skincare routine, creating a protective barrier that prevents water loss and shields your skin from environmental stressors like cold air and winds.
Avène Cicalfate+ Protective Cream
Priceline
$28.99
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Emulsion
Sephora
$72.00
Skinstitut Moisture Defence Ultra Dry
Adore Beauty
$44.25
IT Cosmetics Cream Moisturiser
Adore Beauty
$92.00
