Beauty

|23 May 2023|4 mins

7 Beauty Essentials To Sub In During The Winter Season

Our edit of cold-weather heroes to hydrate, nourish and soothe.

Is the impending winter chill doing a number on your skin? You’re not alone.

Unfortunately, dryness and flaking are often par for the course when the temperature starts to drop, which is why we recommend adjusting your beauty routine in accordance with the weather.

Keep scrolling for our edit of the best winter beauty essentials to sub in this season.

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1. A moisturising SPF

Yes, sunscreen is still an everyday essential during winter. Unfortunately, those sneaky UVA and UVB rays don’t hibernate during the colder weather, so make sure you’re applying an SPF with extra nourishing properties to keep your skin protected, soft and hydrated. Ultra Violette’s Supreme Screen SPF50+ works like a primer, moisturiser and SPF in one.

Try: Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF50+

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2. A hydrating lip saver

Chapped lips are a common winter concern, but they don’t have to be. Swap your warm-weather lipstick for a moisturising lip oil that does double duty as a lip colour and an intensive hydrator. Clarins’ cult Lip Comfort Oil feels as comfortable as a balm, with a seriously glossy colour pay-off.

Try: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil

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3. A nourishing hair oil

The winter chill can be catastrophic for certain hair types, prompting frizz, flyaways and dehydration. The good news is that dry, distressed ends have met their match with this replenishing hair oil, which contains Argan Oil and Redken’s own Moisture Complex to impart intense softness to every strand.

Try: Redken All Soft Argan Oil

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4. A replenishing serum

Seasonal changes can be particularly tough on the complexion as your skin adjusts to the winter chill. Combat dryness and flaking by incorporating an ultra-hydrating serum into your skincare routine, which delivers a refreshing drink to thirsty skin. With an impressive triple-action moisture booster and Hyaluronic Acid, this Medik8 serum will be your winter MVP.

Try: Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense

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5. A gradual glow

In winter, your everyday body moisturiser could do with a glow-up. If you’re feeling a little dull during the colder weather, swap your regular cream for a fake tan hybrid with the Three Warriors’ nourishing Gradual Tan. The buildable formula develops a natural glow within three hours while also providing extra hydration thanks to the inclusion of Tasmanian Olive Oil, Avocado Oil and Aloe Vera.

Try: Three Warriors Gradual Tan

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6. A silky cleansing balm

If your skin is experiencing that dreaded ‘dry and tight’ feeling after cleansing, consider swapping out your go-to cleanser for a nourishing balm iteration. Balm cleansers have long been lauded for their ability to gently remove makeup without leaving the skin feeling stripped, making them essential for the winter months. Clinique’s ever-popular balm instantly disintegrates makeup, sunscreen and impurities, transforming into a silky texture that leaves skin feeling clean and soft.

Try: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

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7. A lightweight base

If makeup is proving impossible thanks to winter dryness, try opting for a lighter base to provide added hydration. This oil-free formula contains Hyaluronic Acid and Estée Lauder’s Red-Fruit Infusion of watermelon, apple and litchi seed extracts to moisturise, alongside protective antioxidants and SPF20 to keep the skin looking fresh and healthy. It also wears for up to 12 hours, nixing dull, uneven skin to deliver a sheer matte finish.

Try: Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup SPF 20

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