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Much like changing your wardrobe when it’s winter, it’s also sensible to switch up your skincare routine once the temperature dips. The chilling bite of the weather combined with the drying effects of indoor heating works to draw moisture away from the skin, supping away any post-holiday glow you were clinging onto and replacing it with a wintry pallor. Exacerbated shaving rash, sandpapery hands and Santa-red cheeks is not an ideal recipe for looking your best. So, to help you glide through the season looking healthy and fresh, we’ve selected five reliable, winter-appropriate grooming products for you to start getting familiar with.
01. The hand treatment
Dry, ashy hands are a misery, and with the compulsive hand-washing the pandemic has inspired, you’re not alone if yours are in particularly bad shape this year. La Mer’s Hand Treatment is a miracle worker and will have your hands back in good shape in no time.
02. The cult mask
Surely one of the best-loved moisturising products on the skincare market, Sisley’s Black Rose Cream Mask can transform dry, dull skin in just 15 minutes. If your skin really needs some TLC, we recommend leaving it on overnight for optimal results.
03. The bath oil
Susanne Kaufmann’s Oil Bath For The Senses is formulated to nourish dry skin, and is infused with lavender, ylang ylang and patchouli, ideal for some serious bath-time R&R. It also contains a sprig of rosemary (to promote blood circulation) and will look the part on your bathroom shelf.
04. The brightening serum
The cold winter climate can cause dullness to our skin, adding vitamin C to your grooming routine is a quickfire way to address dull skin, and Dr. Barbara Sturm’s The Good C is some of the best. Apply it before moisturising to even out and brighten your skin tone, making you look more awake.
05. The hardcore moisturiser
The Essential Fx Rejuvenating Moisturiser by Perricone MD is as intense as it sounds – formulated with some seriously powerful anti-inflammatory and moisturising ingredients like Vitamin F, it is nonetheless gentle on all skin types, making for an effective, foolproof moisturiser that’s perfect for nourishing tired winter skin.