The winter weather and my skin are not BFFs: the harsh winds, dry air, and cold temps suck the glow right from my face. This time of year can be so hard on skin and the hot water, non-moisturizing products, and indoor heat only make the situation worse. I’ve learned that just as I swap out my summer camis for cozy sweaters come winter, I also need to switch up my beauty products for a new winter skin care routine.
To maintain a healthy glow and beat dryness, chapped lips, and a sallow complexion, I use these special products to save my skin. They not only work but these radiance-boosting picks will winter-proof your face all season long.
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SK-II Cellumination Cream EX
This gel-like moisturizer is super light and instantly gives your skin a radiant glow thanks to ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide, which help prevent moisture loss.
Price: $160
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Stila Convertible Color in Poppy
One swipe of this creamy lipstick and blush-in-one adds a natural, glowing flush to your cheeks.
Price: $25
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Benefit Cosmetics High Brow
This is meant to go directly under the arch of your brow, but I also use it on the inner corners of my eyes for an all-over radiance.
Price: $22
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Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster
Add a few drops of this into your regular moisturizer to get the prettiest sun kissed glow! It gradually develops into a natural-looking bronzy tint that looks natural.
Price: $30
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e.l.f. Contouring Blush & Bronzing Cream
Both of the colors in this bronzer/blush duo are amazing! Apply the pink on the apples of cheeks for an instant flush and the bronzer down your nose, temples and hollows of cheeks for a sunlit look!
Price: $3
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Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip And Cheek Creamy Oil in Always Cherry
The creamy tint made with argan oil melts right into to skin to hydrate lips (you can use it on your cheeks, too!, and the pop of color it leaves behind gives your entire face a naturally pretty glow.
Price: $18
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Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint
In the winter I switch to a tinted moisturizer for its moisturizing qualities. This one gives you the coverage of a traditional foundation but it has light-diffusing minerals, which makes your complexion gleam!
Price: $40
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NARS The Multiple in Copacabana
This multipurpose cream gorgeously highlights skin. I dab the pearlescent shade on the high points of my cheeks for a luminous glow.
Price: $39
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Pixi Beauty Bronzer + Kabuki
This bronzer glides on and blends easily and has the perfect amount of shimmer to give your skin a flawless bronzy glow.
Price: $18
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REN Rose O12 Moisture Defence Oil
I was at a Space NK store recently and dabbed this lightweight oil on my face then went home and noticed that my skin was so much softer and glowier! I immediately went online and purchased this amazing oil.
Price: $80
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