The 4 Winter Skin Saviors You Need To Know About

Breakouts aren’t solely a summer skin concern. Colder temperatures and a harsh wind chill can throw skin out of whack, resulting in congestion and dullness during the winter months too. Here’s where this silky, fast-absorbing serum works wonders. It’s infused with a special strain of probiotics that naturally lives on skin working to prevent blemishes and support a healthy microbiome – a key factor for a clear, balanced, luminous complexion. You’ll also see less redness, faster healing from any spots that may still crop up and a more hydrated, radiant skin finish too.

With flaky skin and more pronounced lines around the eyes common side effects of dry winter weather, you’ll want to reach for this multi-tasking silky eye cream from 111Skin. It delivers a mix of powerhouse active ingredients – from line-plumping peptides to granactive retinol (a new generation, less irritating iteration of retinol) brightening botanical extracts and the brand’s signature NAC2 complex all delivered to where they’re needed in the skin using black diamond particles. The result is equally as multi-targeted – you’ll see smoother and firmer skin and a visibly brighter under eye area too.

Winter skincare is all about using the right textures and layering formulas to keep skin hydrated and in balance. This Retinol Gel Crème not only delivers all the regenerating benefits of retinol in a gorgeously lightweight gel formula but it also sinks into skin and layers beautifully under both light and rich moisturizers. Plus ,it’s spiked with soothing niacinamide amongst other skin-calming botanicals to minimize irritation that is often typical of a retinol serum. Use it twice a week to start with and build up to a daily dose for the most visible line-smoothing results.

Any winter skin regimen requires a thorough surface skin cell sloughing and A-list dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer’s The Method: Polish has gained a cult celebrity following thanks to its gentle mix of physical (quartz crystals) and chemical exfoliators (pumpkin and pomegranate extracts with salicylic acid) that deliver a more refined, brighter canvas. It’s meant to be used before cleansing on damp skin as the first step in Dr. Lancer’s famous glow-inducing ‘The Method’ skin system. Work it into areas with more congestion such as the chin, forehead and around the nose and over dry patches too for a more even skin texture all around.