Is Your Skin Feeling Dry This Winter? We've Got You Covered with These Hydrating New Finds

These nine products for your face and body will not only solve your skin woes from head to toe — they'll also have you soft, smooth and glowing all over

Winter can be the most wonderful time of the year for so many reasons, but the season — with its chilly temps and everything that comes with it — can also wreak havoc on your skin.

“Colder weather can promote dryness,” says Daniel Sugai, MD, a board-certified medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologist, adding, “many chronic skin conditions tend to flare in the winter, including eczema/atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.” (Find Daniel Sugai IRL at North Pacific Dermatology in Washington or online on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube.)

Even the air from heaters can cause problems for our skin, he adds. “It can get quite dehydrated from moisture being pulled out of our skin as we sleep with the heaters turned on to warm our households," Dr. Sugai explains.

At first glance, dehydrated skin might appear more dull, fine lines and wrinkles might be more pronounced and lips and eyelids might be chapped. If your skin is flaking, itching or even red, it’s definitely time to tweak your routine.

Ingredients play a big role in skin health. Sugai has MVPs for this time of year. “My favorites include glycerin and hyaluronic acid,” he says. “They are classic humectants which draw in water like a magnet and retain moisture in our skin to give us a dewy, plump look.”

“You can find these hydrators in serums and moisturizers. I like to use both in the morning before applying a lightweight sunscreen." [Yes, you need to wear SPF year-round.]

Other ingredients to look out for to help repair or restore your skin barrier are ceramides, panthenol and squalane, Dr. Sugai says.

But don’t go loading all these into your routine simultaneously, he cautions. “I would incorporate skincare products slowly, one at a time. Many times I see patients add on too many products all at once and can cause an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis/rash on their face. And, always be sure to run things by your dermatologist if you are on prescription medications.”

Scroll through for the latest fixes for winter skin.

The Moisturizer

Beauty guru Charlotte Tilbury has added a new gel-cream formula to her Magic Cream range. It hydrates like crazy but has a lightweight texture and dewy finish,
so it’s perfect to wear under makeup. The pro recently used it on Amal Clooney’s skin, followed by foundation, and the results were radiant.

Buy it! Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream, $100; sephora.com

The SPF

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again (and again)—sun protection is essential year-round. This antioxidant-packed face lotion also has hyaluronic acid to plump up fine lines while protecting from UV damage.

Buy it! Eucerin Immersive Hydration Daily Lotion With Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $21.50; amazon.com

The Serum

The next best thing to a facial with aesthetician Shani Darden are her powerful skin-care products. Her latest serum has water-attracting snow mushroom, plus watermelon and apple extracts, to instantly hydrate skin.

Buy it! Shani Darden Moisture Boost Plumping Serum, $78;
shanidarden.com

The Body Wash

The key to keeping skin healthy during the winter is to start in the shower with a moisturizing body wash. This one contains pro-glycerin, which helps the formula’s ingredients deposit on and penetrate the skin. Bonus: It comes in five divine scents, including Rose and Cherry Crème, below.

Buy it! Olay Indulgent Moisture Body Wash, $13; olay.com

The Body Butters

If your regular lotion doesn’t cut it when it’s cold outside, switch to a richer formula with ingredients like calendula, shea butter and vitamin E. Pro tip: Apply post- shower when your skin is still damp to lock in all that moisture. Naturopathica's has a floral scent while Fount Society's is fragrance-free.

Buy it! Naturopathica Body Butter, $48; naturopathica.com

Buy it! Fount Society Body Butter, $68; fountsociety.com

The Portable Sticks

Like lip balm for your face, these weightless solids (which are loaded with emollient squalane) are great for a midday moisture boost.

Buy it! Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Balm Stick, $31; kiehls.com

Buy it! Deinde Moisture-Locking Face Stick, $36; deinde.com

The Lip Mask

It’s hard to avoid chapped lips when they’re constantly exposed to the elements. Using a mask helps, and now you can get the benefit of one, plus a pretty hint of color, thanks to makeup artist Daniel Martin, who worked with Tatcha to add a berry tint to its popular formula. (Cindy Crawford is wearing it here!)

Buy it! Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask—Wisteria, $29; tatcha.com

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