As the temperature drops, our skin demands more attention. Dehydration, dryness and irritation are the hallmarks of cold weather skin, where the combination of chill, wind and heat increases the skin’s permeability and disrupts its protective barrier.
When it comes to maintaining a smooth and nourished complexion, starting off slow with a targeted skincare regimen is key. If soothing dry and irritated skin is the name of the game, a formula with nourishing ingredients like ceramides, shea and panthenol can relieve and heal, while dull and dehydrated skin will benefit from the hydrating combination of hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
Here are six high-performance products making a play for winter skin, from an overnight mask that delivers eight hours in fifteen minutes, to luxurious under-eye solutions and a powerhouse serum primed for radiance boosting.
Smoothing and firming in one step, this hydrating eye cream locks in moisture and keeps the dry winter air out. Wild yellow gentian root extract boosts collagen production, while a dose of reishi extract works to strengthen and protect.
Aesop Lucent Facial Refiner, $120.
This fifteen-minute facial combines a gentle exfoliant (polyhydroxy acid) with beta-hydroxy acid to smooth and refine texture, while niacinamide hydrates and illuminates. Warm and woody on the nose, this potent pot also makes a luxurious addition to the beauty cabinet.
Long-chain hyaluronic acid seals in moisture, while its short-chain sibling penetrates the epidermis for an effortless all-day glow. This formula combines both for a serum that soothes and plumps dehydrated winter skin.
Golden microalgae is the smoothing agent in this silky body oil. Lightweight and fast-drying, apply liberally in circular motions to increase skin elasticity and firmness.
A duo of glycerin and hyaluronic acid deliver high-performance hydration, while a blend of brightness-boosting niacinamide and cucumber extract gets to work soothing and smoothing. Apply fifteen minutes before bed for best results.
