When the weather outside is frightful, looking your best can require a little extra effort. Cold temperatures, windy conditions and radiators that suck moisture out of the air all contribute to dry, chapped, lackluster skin. This winter, lock moisture in with these time-tested winter beauty tips from Jmore beauty expert Ariel Lewis.
Eye Cream: You may think any moisturizer will do but the skin underneath the eyes is delicate and deserves special treatment. Eye cream isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Fortunately, there are eye creams for every budget!
Try: Elf Illuminating Eye Cream ($10)
Don’t let this eye cream’s affordable price fool you! Packed with jojoba oil, cucumber and Vitamin E extract, it works wonders for dry, tired under-eye skin!
Try: Dermalogica Age Smart MultiVitamin Power Firm eye firming complex ($60)
Dermatologist-recommended, this versatile eye cream prevents wrinkling, smooths fine lines and increases skin’s elasticity with Vitamins A, C, and E. Perfect for those with oily-prone skin, it leaves a matte finish so it’s also ideal as a concealer base.
Try: Giorgio Armani Crema Nera Extrema Volume Reshaping Eye Serum ($150)
We get it — $150 for a small bottle of eye serum seems rather exorbitant. While the more budget-friendly eye creams previously mentioned do an excellent job, we promise that this eye cream is worth every penny. Containing Trehalose and Hyaluronic Acid to physically correct and reverse wrinkles, puffy eyes, loose skin, and dark circles, this serum transcends the limits of what common moisturizers can do.
Facial Moisturizer: Put your best face forward with face creams or serums that create a protective barrier, sealing in moisture and preventing damage from outdoor elements.
Try: Garnier SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream ($6.29)
This light-weight, oil-free gel-cream formula locks in moisture for a full 24 hours after application. With continued use, it strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier making skin look healthy and radiant. It’ll be the best $6.29 you ever spent!
Try: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream ($27.50)
This revolutionary moisturizer includes Antarcticine a glycoprotein that protects the skin from dryness and strengthens the skin’s cohesion, Imperata cylindrica, a plant that moisturizes in even the driest weather conditions and Squalane, an emollient and natural antioxidant essential in restoring the skin’s natural moisture balance. You can’t go wrong with Kiehl’s. They’ve been making top-notch natural skincare products since 1851!
Try: Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream ($112)
Formulated with alguronic acid, microalgae oil and a plant-based collagen, this advanced anti-aging moisturizer smooths fine lines and wrinkles, while it firms, lifts and brightens skin tone. Better still, it’s paraben, sulfate and phthalate-free!
Ariel Lewis is the owner of Airbrush Makeup by Ariel and the Alist. For information, visit ariellewis.com or alist.team
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