10 Face Creams to Combat Winter Skin Before It Starts
As the temperature drops and the last bottles of rosé disappear, behold, the other telltale signs of autumn: dull, tight skin with flaky patches. Fortunately, the latest moisturizers are rich in ingredients that protect from the elements, repair from within, and range in textures from lightweight lotions to lush barrier balms.
Daytime skin requires serious hydration and a light dose of SPF: Estée Lauder’s lightweight, oil-free solution acts as a collagen-boosting barrier with potent antioxidants, while Olay’s whipped formula leaves behind a breathable layer that quenches skin’s thirst . . . and yet somehow remains utterly invisible. La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Luxe Cream has been a bestseller since the late ’90s, thanks to firming and free radical–fighting marine extracts, but the brand’s new incarnation has been updated with cutting-edge technology for extra support this season.
Bedtime calls for still more protection—and with no makeup to layer on top, what to look for in terms of texture and ingredients is slightly different. Topping the list of recent overnight favorites? LXMI’s heavenly scented balm contains cold-pressed ingredients sourced in the Nile Valley that, when warmed between the palms, transform into a smooth oil-gel hybrid for better looking skin by morning.
Here, 10 formulas that work day and night to make your summer-to-fall skin-care transition seamless—so you can focus on the all-important changeover from slip dresses to sweaters.
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