Winter is here. What I love most about winter is when we have a light snow that is beautiful but still easy to drive in, and of course, the holidays! What I dislike about winter is the early sunset (it's so hard to take photos after 5pm!), and my skin gets weird during the cold months.
Growing up I had oily skin that was often prone to breakouts. You know, average teenager stuff. And for a long time I didn't really get out of the mentality of, "I have oily skin." But over the years my skin has changed, and now I get really dry, flaky skin sometimes. Especially in the winter months. So, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite winter skin products with you.
1. Josie Maran Daily Moisturizer.
I actually use this all year round. I just apply it a little more liberally in the winter months. I wear this everyday under my makeup (if I wear makeup that day). It's light, smells great, and has plenty of SPF, which is important in the summer for obvious reasons. But I think wearing a light sunscreen in the winter is just as important since the sun doesn't just go away during those months, and with snow you can still get sunburned (or at least, I can) from reflections.
2. Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Crème
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Confession: I use this on my hands sometimes too. I don't use this everyday, but probably a couple times a week I'll rub some of this on my feet after a shower before bed. I also rub it into my hands and elbows. I mean, it's already on my hands from rubbing it on my feet, so why not? (I'm not weird, you're weird.) This stuff smells like vacation and makes my feet less scratchy. Love it.
3. Josie Maran Infinity Cream
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I swear this is not an ad for Josie Maran. I just like two of their products. For me, this is the nighttime version of my daily moisturizer. After washing my face, I'll apply a little bit of this to any dry areas before bed. It's pretty thick, so a little goes a long way. And it kind of smells like oranges, so that's cool. I really think this is the main product that has been helping me avoid dry, flaky skin this season so far.
4. Smith's Rosebud Salve
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I use a variety of lip products in the winter, so there isn't just one that I swear by. But currently I am loving this stuff! I like this version of applicator (as opposed to ones you have to dip your finger into in order to apply, seems kind of unhygienic), and this stuff helps protect my lips from cold air and wind. It's like a shield. It is glossy but not tinted, so if you want color, you'll have to wear something under this. But for everyday use I really like it.
5. Yes To Coconut Cleansing Wipes
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OK, so you really should wash your face every night. I know, I know. But sometimes I don't. I get lazy. It's bad. So I like to have these as an alternative so I can remove at least most of my makeup quickly. And these feel pretty hydrating compared to other cleansing wipes, so I prefer these in the winter months. If you can't tell, I'm also a sucker for anything coconut scented. I love it!
What about you? Do you have favorite products you switch to when the seasons change?
