The best winter skincare saviours to soothe and hydrate dry skin

Upgrade your night cream

Winter skin needs extra nourishment. A richer formula helps restore hydration, lock in moisture and replenish skin while you sleep. This hardworking wonder also works to visibly lift skin and reduce the appearance of age spots.

Quench thirsty skin

Cold temperatures, wind and indoor heating can all increase water loss from the skin. Hydrating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, help attract and retain moisture, leaving skin looking plumper and more radiant.

Add a facial oil

Perfect for mature or dehydrated skin, a quality facial oil can help seal in moisture and provide an extra layer of comfort for skin that feels tight or depleted. A few drops over moisturiser may be all that’s needed.

Avaliable at:

• $64.01 (usually $80.01) at Adore Beauty
• $65.60 (usually $82) at Life Pharmacy
  

Use a hair mask weekly

A super-charged treatment provides a deeper level of conditioning than everyday products, helping improve softness and shine.

Buff away dullness

Gentle exfoliation removes build-up and dead skin cells, and allows other products to absorb more effectively. Once or twice a week is often enough.

Dream cream

Using 72-hour hour moisture lock technology, calming plant extracts and a gentle alpha hydroxy acid to slough away dead skin cells while you sleep, this skin-elevating formula delivers unparalleled beauty sleep in a bottle. Slather it on in the evening, let it absorb and wake up glowing.

Fake a little sunshine

Feeling washed out? Even our foundation needs a lift sometimes – especially during colder times. A gradual faux glow can help restore healthy-looking warmth and radiance to your complexion.

Try adding illuminating drops to your base, applying gently with fingers to create an effortless, subtle glow.

Boost your barrier

Cool weather can compromise your skin barrier. Supporting it can help improve hydration and reduce sensitivity. This super serum is formulated with peptides, hyaluronic acid, squalane and botanical oils to leave skin feeling more resilient.

Swap powder for cream

Cream or liquid blush, highlighter and bronzer blend seamlessly for a smoother finish that won’t cling to skin or accentuate dryness.

Don’t forget SPF

UV exposure occurs year-round, even on cloudy days. Daily sunscreen helps protect against pigmentation, premature ageing and long-term damage.

Double down on hand cream

Hands are exposed to frequent washing and the elements. Regular application helps keep them soft and comfortable. Pop a tube
in your handbag to make it easier to top up throughout the day.

Treat your feet

Feet often spend the season hidden away in socks and boots, making it easy to overlook dry skin and cracked heels.

Give your eyes extra attention

The delicate area contains thinner skin and fewer oil glands, making it one of the first areas to show signs of seasonal stress.

Available at:

• $68 (usually $84.99) at Life Pharmacy
• $69.99 at Chemist Warehouse
  

Light it up

Lift a tired, flat or lacklustre complexion. Light-reflecting pigments instantly boost radiance, helping skin appear brighter and more refreshed.

Love your lips

Your pout has a thinner protective barrier than the rest of your skin, making it especially prone to flaking and chapping.

Rosy glow

A nourishing day cream is essential for comfort and glow. Look for a formula that deeply hydrates while adding radiance to the skin. A moisturiser with a rosy tint can help revive dull complexions, leaving a healthy-looking flush and a soft, velvety finish.