Want to know how to take care of
dry skin in winter?
Consider your wish granted with our guide to the best daytime and night-time
skincare products for boosting hydration and preventing chapped skin.
First things first: what’s the best way to keep your skin healthy and glowing in winter? One of our favourite winter skin care hacks is layering hydrating products.
Start with something that’s light in texture, such as a mist or watery essence. Finish with a heavy-duty
facial oil or rich
moisturiser.
Keep reading to meet the best skincare for dry winter skin, combination winter skin, and more.
You can also check out what our Senior Editor uses in a winter night time facial in the YouTube video below...
Daytime Skincare Products To Use in Winter
If you're looking for moisturising winter
skin care products for dry skin, look no further than
Skinstitut Moisture Defence - Ultra Dry. It’s boosted with Shea Butter—an ingredient similar to your skin’s natural oils—to soothe and hydrate your complexion.
An anti-ageing peptide, Progeline, is added to prevent
collagen and elastin breakdown. So Moisture Defence Ultra Dry is great for quenching ageing skin that’s parched.
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Best for Combination Skin
When it comes to picking the ultimate winter skincare for
combination skin, no product beats iconic
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum - 30ml. This top-rated winter skincare product brings together
Vitamin E to protect skin from free radical damage (the leading culprit of skin ageing), and
Ferulic Acid to improve the efficacy of the vitamins.
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Taking care of skin in winter is no easy feat. One of the best winter skin care products for
oily skin we’ve come across is
Clinique Moisture Surge 100 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 75mlThis water-based moisturiser has an incredible gel-cream texture that sinks into skin almost as soon as you massage it in. The oil-free and artificial fragrance-free formula works to plump up skin and make it look deliciously juicy.
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Night-Time Skincare Products To Use in Winter
If you’re looking to build a
skin care routine for dry skin in winter, we urge you to consider
Alpha-H Golden Haze Face Oil 25ml. A facial oil is a winter skincare essential, and this is an ultra-nourishing and luxurious oil that works to reveal juicy, healthy and glowy skin.
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Best for Combination Skin
If you have combination skin and want to round out your night skin care routine in winter, we’ve got a recommendation just for you. Your best skin care for winter season is
Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon Transformative Night Gel-CreamThe light texture of Sound Sleep Cocoon doesn’t feel sticky but is rich enough to address dehydration in the deeper layers of your skin. Persian Silk Tree Extract and Whu-Zhu-Yu Fruit Extract are at the core of the formula to protect skin with antioxidants and brighten skin overnight.
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Grown Alchemist Matte Balancing Moisturiser 60ml is a top-recommended winter skin care product for oily skin. Its balmy texture feels like a big hug for your face!
The Australian-made, certified-organic, cruelty-free, and vegan formula is packed with antioxidants and essential fatty acids. These ingredients improve skin’s barrier function and overall skin health as other ingredients curb excess oil production.
Another product that’s worth mentioning is the
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream.
Hyaluronic acid is what’s behind this nourishing buy which can supercharge skin with moisture. The lightweight formula is also oil-free, so it won’t cause oily skin types to look even shinier than it needs to be.
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By now, you should be well equipped to shop for new additions to your skincare routine for winter no matter what skin type you have.
And if you want even more of the best winter skincare, check out the guides below...
Brand and product inclusions are at the sole discretion of Adore Beauty. We do not seek or accept payment from brands or individuals listed in our guides.
Moisturisers<p dir="ltr"><span>There's a reason why cleansing, toning, and moisturising became the cult routine for skincare enthusiasts worldwide. These three simple steps accomplish all aims, cover all the basic ingredients, and are entirely effective.<br /><br /></span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: small;">What does a moisturiser do?</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr">Moisturisers are the most commonly used skin care product around the world. Face creams and lotions provide skin with hydration, nutrients, and can also contain active ingredients that address specific concerns. A good moisturiser will secure moisture in your skin, and keep it hydrated and plump throughout the day or night. Although you may find efficacy from serums, treatments, toners, and <a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/facial-oils.html?adore_beauty_product_type=8912" target="_blank">facial oils</a>, a moisturisers should always be your final skincare step that will complement your skincare routine.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><span><span style="font-size: small;">I have oily skin, do I need a moisturiser?</span></span></h2>
<p dir="ltr">Although <a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/concerns/oily.html" target="_blank">oily skin</a> types may not like the idea of using a moisturiser, have no fear, you simply just need to choose the right one for you. Gel-based moisturisers are ideal for combination/oily skin as they are lightweight, yet still provide the hydration that skin needs to flourish. Ideally, oily skin types should use lightweight formulas that contain hyaluronic acid and/or glycerin (and are usually oil-free) which provides the skin with vital nutrients, and encourages moisture retention without clogging pores. It's probably best to avoid oil-based moisturisers as they may be too heavy and leave a greasy/oily residue on your skin. </p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: small;">My skin is dry, how do I choose the right moisturiser for me? </span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><br class="kix-line-break" />Rich formulas that contain ingredients like shea butters, essential oils, <a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/serums-treatments/hydrating-hyaluronic-acid-serums.html" target="_blank">hyaluronic acid</a> and lanolin are best suited to dry/dehydrated skin. Not only will these face creams quench your skin's thirst, they will lock in moisture, ensure skin remains hydrated throughout the day.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Adore Beauty has a large variety of moisturizers to suit every skin type and concern, so you’ll be sure to find the right one for you. </span></p>
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