Cold weather wreaks havoc on even the most flawless of complexions. It’s especially troublesome for those of us who aren’t used to the change of seasons, like Floridians and Californians- I, for one, feel like my skin is drying up as fast as a raisin in the sun, and I am so so SO sick of it. Lately, I’ve been spending lots of time and effort to discover the perfect skincare solutions for those of y’all who, like me, want to achieve that dewy glow we only experience now through our summer 2012 Facebook album. Here are some of my top picks to satisfy even the most severe of skincare woes!Â
To Quench Your Dry Skin….
Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief: If you have a big event tomorrow and the dry patches on your face just won’t go away, put on some of this product and you’re almost guaranteed to be looking fresh as a daisy in the morning. Clinique specializes in skincare, and their products work for almost everyone. This is a lightweight moisturizer that also has some heavy-duty powers, so whether your skin type is dry, combination, or oily, this product will fix your winter skin problems in a jif!Â
To Quench Your REALLY Dry Skin….
Bobbi Brown EXTRA Repair Moisturizing Balm: I love Bobbi Brown, so I had to include at least one of her products in this list. Technically, this moisturizing balm is meant for older people, but I’ve heard a lot about how even girls our age should start using some sort of anti-aging product to prevent any future damage. If you have really dry skin, this product will definitely help you out. It comes highly recommended by individuals with really dry skin, so if that’s your problem (and you aren’t acne-prone), this will help you! Plus, it smells really good and fresh, which is rare for any heavy-duty moisturizer. Bobbi Brown also offers some great moisturizers not in the EXTRA line, like their Hydrating Gel Cream, which works for almost all skin types. Â
To Moisturize Your Acne-Prone Skin….Â
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel: This is one of the top products on Sephora.com and for good reason- it works for literally everyone and provides just enough moisture to fix your dry patches without causing you to break out. I know a lot of girls who don’t moisturize because they’re too afraid of breaking out, so if you’re one of those girls, this product is for you! Just be aware- it doesn’t smell super fantastic (Clinique’s products generally don’t), so I wouldn’t buy this if you have issues with certain smells. But it works, and that’s a guarantee, so keep that in mind as well!!!!Â
To Get That Summer Glow….Â
Philosophy Here Comes the Sun Age Defense Gradual Glow Self-Tanner For Face: People literally cannot stop raving about this product. A lot of girls with fairer skin worry about facial self-tanners because they often end up looking orange-y and obvious. This one provides just the right amount of natural glow without making you look like you just stepped out of a tanning bed in the dead of winter. It’s oil-free and prevents against aging, too, which are both major pluses to this product! This is something you could buy now and continue to use all year, so if you’re looking to regain that summer glow you miss so much, head out to Sephora and buy this product now!!!Â
To Make Your Sensitive Skin Look Gorgeous….Â
Philsosophy Hope in a Jar Therapeutic Moisturizer for Dry Sensitive Skin: The original version of this moisturizer (Hope in a Jar) has been on the market for years and just about everyone swears by it- even Oprah! I have slightly sensitive skin, and so I like this version of the classic. After reading some reviews of the product, I’ve found out that this product is thicker than the normal version of the moisturizer, which makes it perfect for girls with dry skin during the winter months. Also, a little goes a long way, which is great news because a 2 oz. container is $39. But if you have dry, sensitive skin, you know that finding a product that works is difficult, so go ahead and buy this one for a surefire fix!Â