AS SOMEONE WITH dry, sensitive skin year-round, the cooler months can really test my resolve. I use gentle face washes and thick, repairing moisturizers in the dead of summer, so come winter, I have to re-strategize. Thankfully, I’ve now spent decades guinea-pigging myself, and can confidently tell you the best skincare products to use during these trying, cold months. Better yet, most of them are on sale for Cyber Monday. In fact, you can grab some of the best winter skincare essentials with discounts of up to 50 percent off during the annual event.
SHOP CYBER MONDAY SKINCARE SALE
The biggest issue is that winter strips moisture from your skin and weakens its protective barrier. Cold air, low humidity, and harsh winds pull water from the surface, leaving skin tight, rough, and easily irritated—which is why it can become prone to redness or cracking. Indoor heating doesn’t do your skin any favors either, as it dries the air further, causing faster hydration loss. This results in dryness, deepened fine lines, and skin left dull and vulnerable. Your best defense is using the right products.
Best Gel Moisturizer
Versed Dew Point Gel-Cream Moisturizer
Best for Dry Body Skin
Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment
Best for Dry Facial Skin
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Best Brightening Serum
La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum
Best Hydrating Serum
Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Serum
Best Lip Balm for Winter
Remedy All-In-One Lip Treatment
Best Overall SPF Moisturizer
Marlowe No. 128 Men’s Facial Lotion with SPF 50
Now 20% Off
Best Value Moisturizer with SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30
Now 45% Off
Hydrate skin with rich moisturizers that include hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or colloidal oatmeal to restore the barrier. First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream has been a lifesaver for me, time and again. Its colloidal oatmeal formula is designed to deeply hydrate and strengthen distressed, dry skin on both the face and body. The rich, whipped texture delivers a soothing effect without any greasy residue that lasts an entire day, making it ideal for parched, flaky winter skin. Right now, it’s 50 percent off.
In the morning, follow this up with sunscreen. Before you even ask, yes, you do need an SPF for winter. This is because UV rays still penetrate clouds, and snow actually reflects them, increasing exposure that can damage and age your skin. Marlowe No. 128 Face Lotion is my favorite option every month of the year, and the chillier ones are no exception. This SPF moisturizer is ideal for winter because its hydrating ingredients, like shea butter and aloe vera, and lightweight, fast-absorbing formula both nourish and protect dry skin. Grab it for 20 percent off during Cyber Monday.
Be sure to also use a gentle cleanser with hydrating ingredients to prevent cold weather from stripping your skin’s natural moisture barrier. This is going to hurt, but you should limit hot showers too—these further dry out skin. Prequel Gleanser Non-Drying Glycerin Cleanser is a favorite, and it’s 20 percent off during the shopping event. These are just the tip of the iceberg defense; there are steals on cold-weather combating skincare essentials up to 50 percent off across the board.
SHOP CYBER MONDAY SKINCARE SALE
Sean Zucker is the Grooming and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health. He brings over half a decade of experience covering health, wellness, and lifestyle. When Sean’s not writing about hair products, you can find him running for exercise, or toward the nearest food truck.
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