Expert Picks: Must-Have Winter Beauty Essentials
Winter is starting to show its fierce face—so we turned to our experts to find out what hydrating, nourishing and soothing beauty products we should stock up on. From hydrating body wash to nourishing lip balm to intensive dry skin treatments, we’ve pooled together six winter beauty essentials you need this season.
Ashley Kowalewski, Associate Editor at Salon Magazine
“It may be pricey, but if you have super dry skin in the winter, you’re going to need the Fresh Crème Ancienne Soft Cream ($140 at Sephora) in your life. The super decadent, but lightweight cream hydrates all day long, while also protecting it from external stressors like cold weather in the dead of winter, all thanks to the cocktail of meadowfoam seed oil, echinacea extract, vitamin E and chamomile wax.”
“It may be pricey, but if you have super dry skin in the winter, you’re going to need the Fresh Crème Ancienne Soft Cream ($140 at Sephora) in your life. The super decadent, but lightweight cream hydrates all day long, while also protecting it from external stressors like cold weather in the dead of winter, all thanks to the cocktail of meadowfoam seed oil, echinacea extract, vitamin E and chamomile wax.”
Poonam Kaur Billing, Freelance Beauty Writer
“Winter usually means isolated very dry areas on my face, and the thick La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 ($20, at drugstores) clears them up in no time. As the name denotes, it has vitamin B5 aka panthenol in it (5% to be precise), so it replenishes skin’s lipid barrier and soothes irritated skin. It’s also ideal for bug bites and calming down burned skin in summer months.”
“Winter usually means isolated very dry areas on my face, and the thick La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 ($20, at drugstores) clears them up in no time. As the name denotes, it has vitamin B5 aka panthenol in it (5% to be precise), so it replenishes skin’s lipid barrier and soothes irritated skin. It’s also ideal for bug bites and calming down burned skin in summer months.”
Nicole Lippay, Online Assistant Editor at Elevate Magazine
“Made with organic, vegan and raw ingredients, the Hurraw! Lip Balms (Around $4 at Americna Apparel) are so moisturizing and actually keep your lips hydrated for hours while the slim tube makes them pocket-friendly and easy to keep on you at all times. My favourite scents are coconut and vanilla.”
“Made with organic, vegan and raw ingredients, the Hurraw! Lip Balms (Around $4 at Americna Apparel) are so moisturizing and actually keep your lips hydrated for hours while the slim tube makes them pocket-friendly and easy to keep on you at all times. My favourite scents are coconut and vanilla.”
Jessica Desjardins, Director at Beautezine.com
“I have this horrible habit of forgetting mittens on the coldest, windiest winter days, and I really feel it when I need to reach out to send a message on my phone or grab something out of my purse. Keeping my hands moisturized in the winter is essential, and I always go back to basics with the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream ($5.29 at drugstores). It’s fragrance free so it doesn’t irritate or burn chapped hands.”
“I have this horrible habit of forgetting mittens on the coldest, windiest winter days, and I really feel it when I need to reach out to send a message on my phone or grab something out of my purse. Keeping my hands moisturized in the winter is essential, and I always go back to basics with the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream ($5.29 at drugstores). It’s fragrance free so it doesn’t irritate or burn chapped hands.”
Sara Koonar, Editor-in-Chief at 29Secrets.com
“We blast the heat at our office, which means, by mid-day my skin is cracking. The only body lotion that has given me lasting moisture throughout the day is the Nivea Body Milk ($7). It doesn’t have a strong scent or irritating ingredients, which perfect for my sensitive skin.”
“We blast the heat at our office, which means, by mid-day my skin is cracking. The only body lotion that has given me lasting moisture throughout the day is the Nivea Body Milk ($7). It doesn’t have a strong scent or irritating ingredients, which perfect for my sensitive skin.”
Amanpreet Dhami, Editor-in-Chief at Elevate Magazine
“When it comes to body washes simple, but ultra hydrating formulas like Dr. Roebuck’s Body and Handwash ($18.95) are the ultimate answer. During the winter my skin gets extremely dry and reactive so this calming and moisturizing body wash soothes my skin while keeping it clean.”
“When it comes to body washes simple, but ultra hydrating formulas like Dr. Roebuck’s Body and Handwash ($18.95) are the ultimate answer. During the winter my skin gets extremely dry and reactive so this calming and moisturizing body wash soothes my skin while keeping it clean.”
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