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Best Beauty Products For Winter

35 Beauty Picks That Will Save You This Winter, According to Experts

Mar 26 2018

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It's no secret that cold weather and beauty aren't exactly best friends. Harsh winds from the outside combined with the heat we're typically pumping on the inside can leave the hair and body high and dry . . . but it doesn't have to.

Because no one should have to succumb to an entire season of alligator patches and split ends, we asked experts to share some of the products they use on themselves and their clients — including celebs who need to look amazing year-round — to get through the season.

From hydrating face oils to innovative hair care, read on for 35 (yes, 35!) picks that can help you beat the Winter beauty blues (and find more ingredients to look for here).

1. Dove Beauty Bar

"In the colder months, it's especially important to avoid harsh cleansers that can strip skin of its moisture. Dove's Beauty Bar ($1) is gentle and has natural lipids that replenish nutrients lost during the cleansing process. It also doesn't leave behind that dry, tight feeling that ordinary soaps can, which can be a sign of dry-skin damage." — Dr. Mona A. Gohara, dermatologist

2. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

"I use this lip mask ($20) on everyone. It melts into lips, leaving them noticeably softer. The longer you leave it, the better, but it's great as a lip balm in itself." — Justine Purdue, makeup artist

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
$20
from us.laneige.com
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3. HydroPeptide Nimni Cream

"I call this my 'dream cream' ($110). It contains a perfect blend of time-released retinol, collagen-supporting antioxidants, and a revolutionary amino acid complex that work synergistically to reverse the aging process at a genetic level. What's amazing about this hydrating cream is that it causes minimal irritation, unlike prescription-strength retinoid creams. I have been amazed with the improvements that I have noticed in fine lines and wrinkles and overall skin tone and texture." — Dr. Joyce Imahiyerobo-Ip, director of cosmetic dermatology at South Shore Medical Center

Nimni Cream
$110
from shop.hydropeptide.com
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4. Nars Bronzing Powder in Laguna

"I used this bronzing powder ($40) on Irina Shayk for a Vogue Mexico cover shoot. It creates a glow that warms and sculpts. The color is also great because it doesn't have a weird redness to it like some other bronzers do. I recommend applying this product with a big fluffy brush to create natural-looking tan skin." — Yuki Hayashi, celebrity makeup artist

bronzing powder
$40
from sephora.com
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5. Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

"One of our favorite products to use year-round are eye masks to treat the delicate under-eye area. Skyn Iceland's Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels ($30) are infused with ginkgo biloba (reduces puffiness) and Co-Q10 (neutralizes free radicals) for a more refreshed and awake appearance." — Dr. John Diaz, plastic surgeon

Skyn Iceland's Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
$30
from dermstore.com
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6. Leonor Greyl Paris Huile de Magnolia

"This is a very nourishing oil ($59) that can be used on the face and body. Its lightweight formula instantly softens skin and hair without leaving behind a greasy residue — perfect for taming post-hat flyaways. Plus, it's made of pure magnolia oil, and the fragrance is out of this world!" — Felix Fischer, celebrity hairstylist

Leonor Greyl Huile De Magnolia
$59
from leonorgreyl-usa.com
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7. Aquaphor Lip Repair

"I use this Aquaphor ointment ($4) all over my face as a night cream. It's obviously for superdry skin, but even if skin isn't that dry, it can be used in place of an eye cream or on top of a night cream. Cost performance is great as well." — Hayashi

Aquaphor ointment
$4
from target.com
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8. Weleda Skin Food

"Always carry a tube of Weleda Skin Food ($9) around. It's affordable and a perfect on-the-go moisturizer for hands, elbows, and so on. I know models who slap it on their faces before boarding a 10-hour flight — a Winter must have." — Sil Bruinsma, celebrity makeup artist

Weleda Skin Food
$9
from target.com
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9. Rodin Face Oil

"After applying your eye cream of choice, go straight for the face oils. Dry face oils are very effective when it comes to moisturizing and will provide your skin with a great glow throughout the day. I actually use them year-round because the more sophisticated ones also double as a beautiful primer before applying foundation, and Rodin's face oils ($170 each) are some of my favorites. If you feel like splurging, Rodin also has the ultimate lip balm with shea butter and jasmine and neroli oils to seal and protect your lips during the Winter months." — Bruinsma

Rodin Olio Lusso
$170
from rodinoliolusso.com
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10. Skinbetter Science Regenerating AlphaRet Overnight Face Cream

"My must have this Winter is this cream from Skinbetter Science ($110). It's a one-and-done product formulated with retinol and AHAs that helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles while evening skin tone and texture. It brings back the glow and luminosity and overall rejuvenation of the skin and is the only product I can recommend to patients in the Winter that doesn't create redness, flaking, dryness, or any skin sensitivities." — Dr. Z. Paul Lorenc, dermatologist and board-certified esthetic plastic surgeon

Skinbetter Science Rejuvenate Smoothing
$110
from skinbetter.com
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11. Nioxin Scalp Recovery Cleanser

"This is amazing for giving your scalp a fresh start, especially important when you're using creamy or thicker products in the Winter. Nioxin ($23) is a dermabrasion treatment that gets rid of buildup and rejuvenates your scalp while stimulating it. My favorite ingredient is the willow bark because it's natural and soothing." — Kathy Benghanem, celebrity hairstylist and owner of Gemini 14 Salon in NYC

Nioxin
$23
from ulta.com
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12. Erno Laszlo Multitask Eye Serum Mask

"The dry Winter months can puff and irritate eyes, so I am obsessed with this mask ($35) to cool, soothe, and brighten the under-eye area. It makes a huge difference in just 10 minutes!" — Kelli J. Bartlett, director of artistry at Glamsquad

Erno Laszlo Multitask Eye Serum Mask
$35
from ernolaszlo.com
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13. Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Oil

"This oil from Shu Uemura ($69) is my do-it-all, holy-grail hydrating product for the Winter! The cold season exposes us to dry air outside, along with drying indoor heat, which affects our skin, scalp, and hair. This multipurpose haircare hero can be applied as a daily leave-in to remedy these dehydrating effects while providing protection against additional dryness. It can also be used as a preshampoo treatment to nourish hair or as an overnight conditioning treatment for hair and scalp. The main ingredient, camellia oil, is fast absorbing and moisturizes, smooths, softens, and leaves the hair feeling weightless!" — Melanie Esteban, salon stylist at Butterfly Studio

Shu Uemura Essence Absolue
$69
from shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com
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14. Ceramiracle First Light The Serum

"This serum from Ceramiracle ($89) can be used for maintenance or as a treatment. With the weather being harsher, skin can get not only dry, but dehydrated. This serum is waterless and has a phytosqualane base, allowing it to delve deeper into the skin without disappearing upon application. You can apply a couple drops every day to maintain hydration, or you can use an entire dropper full and sleep in it to replenish what your skin has lost." — Erin K. Simmons, founder of Love Mascara

Ceramiracle First Light The Serum
$89
from ceramiracle.com
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15. Wander Beauty On-the-Glow Bronzer and Illuminator

"In the Winter, skin gets dry, so adding more cream products to your routine is the key to offsetting dryness of the air. Swap out your bronzer for a cream contour, such as this multitasking stick from Wander Beauty ($45) — it works wonders!" — Bartlett

multitasking stick from Wander Beauty
$45
from shop.nordstrom.com
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16. Nutrafol

"The heat we use in our apartments come Winter mixed with damaging cold winds can wreak havoc on hair (including causing shedding and thinning), which is why I recommend taking a vitamin or supplement to help strengthen strands. Nutrafol ($88) actually feeds hair from within, creating a thicker and stronger shaft that's ready to face the Winter elements." — Temur, lead stylist at Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger Salon

Nutrafol
$88
from nutrafol.com
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17. KMS California Moist Repair Revival Crème

"Hair is seasonal, so the products we use during the Spring or Summer are different than the products we use during the Fall and Winter months. I particularly love this crème from KMS California ($15) because it's moisturizing, weightless, and helps with manageability and body for all hair types. It's also super easy to use. Just apply to towel-dried hair as a styling prep and comb through." — Patrick Melville, celebrity hairstylist

KMS California Moist Repair Revival Crème
$15
from walmart.com
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18. Tea Tree Oil

"If you haven't tried this 'quick fix,' you're missing out. Tea tree oil ($10) made its way on this list because it's not only great for healing a dry scalp, but also for eczema and psoriasis, both of which can flare up in the Winter. The best thing about this is it's all organic — straight from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant native to Australia." — Benghanem

Tea tree oil
$10
from walgreens.com
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19. Cetaphil Restoraderm Skin Restoring Body Wash

"During the colder months, the air becomes drier and, as a result, so does your skin. Ditch the harsh soap bars and opt for creamy, hydrating body washes instead. I personally love this product from Cetaphil ($14) because of its moisture-enhancing cleansing formulation that gets the job done while helping soothe dry, itchy skin." — Dr. Shereene Idriss, Union Square Laser Dermatology

product from Cetaphil
$14
from target.com
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20. Fig & Yarrow Herbal Steam

"Facial steams, such as this one from Fig & Yarrow ($26), are excellent for detoxing, cleansing, and removing excess oils. I recommend steaming before a big event or to our red carpet clients to create a dewy, healthy glow!" — Gina Mari, celebrity esthetician

Fig & Yarrow Botanical Facial
$26
from figandyarrow.com
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21. Rodial Dragon's Blood Lip Masks

"These lip masks ($7 each) are perfect for soothing and smoothing dry or chapped lips. Each is infused with hyaluronic acid for offering an added boost of hydration." — Mari

Rodial Dragon's Blood Lip Masks
$7
from spacenk.com
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22. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

"After your face is completely clean, you want to add as much hydration back into the skin as possible. This serum from The Ordinary ($7) is lightweight and penetrates deep into the skin. Hyaluronic acid can attract up to 1,000 times its weight in water, which helps your skin stay hydrated throughout the night. The best part? It's less than $7!" — Lexington Hartman, beauty expert

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
$7
from theordinary.com
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23. Bliss Micromagic Microdermabrasion Treatment

"This cream-based treatment ($48) exfoliates with fine volcanic pumice. Although powerful, it's also super gentle and soothes with aloe and refreshing peppermint! I personally love this product during dry Winters because it significantly reduces skin buildup, pores look smaller, and skin looks and feels refreshed!" — Mariale Marrero, YouTube star

cream-based treatment
$48
from blissworld.com
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24. MetaDerm Heal and Prevent Cream

"I use this MetaDerm cream ($20), especially during Winter, and recommend it to my patients with sensitive skin, eczema, or psoriasis. MetaDerm products are made with a blend of therapeutic botanicals that are completely safe yet surprisingly effective, even for my patients with very, very dry and sensitive skin. The product line was formulated for people who suffer from psoriasis and eczema, so it's incredibly effective at calming inflammation, healing the skin's barrier, and trapping moisture in the skin. It is not greasy at all, so it's great for right after you shower when you need to get dressed and head out to work." — Dr. Whitney Bowe, celebrity dermatologist

MetaDerm Heal and Prevent Cream
$20
from heal.metaderm.com
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25. Clé de Peau Beauté The Foundation

"This product from Clé de Peau Beauté ($250) combines top-of-the-line skin care with foundation. It revives dull complexions into skin that's glowy, dewy, and full of life. It also contains SPF to protect from the sun, so I would especially recommend it if you're a Winter sport-lover." — Georgi Sandev, makeup artist

product from Clé de Peau Beauté
$250
from shop.nordstrom.com
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26. Luzern Force De Vie Crème Luxe

"This is the ultimate antiaging moisturizer ($175) for all skin types, especially normal/dry to very dry skin, making this a fantastic Winter skin routine addition! What makes it so great is the amount of humectants that are higher up in the ingredient list. This also contributes to the skin's water balance, which is absolutely important for desquamation and optimal cell function. The majority of the key ingredients also support collagen production and oxygenation of the skin at a cellular level. This will drastically improve your skin's moisture and hydration levels at a faster rate than the majority of other moisturizers on the market. This product sinks right into your skin, making it feel so silky and never heavy or greasy!" — Sophia Porter, makeup and hair artist

Luzern Force De Vie Crème Luxe
$175
from luzernlabs.com
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27. Golden Door Spa Golden Face Oil

"Formulated with rosehip oil, sea buckthorn oil, squalene, yuzu, and 10 essential oils, just a few drops of this face oil ($60) are incredibly hydrating. I use it every day, both in my kit and on myself, and notice a difference in luminosity and hydration almost immediately." — Mary Irwin, celebrity makeup artist

Golden Door Spa Golden Face Oil
$60
from shop.goldendoor.com
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28. Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion

"This is a great emollient ($10) for the body. It contains urea that gently chemically exfoliates and moisturizes skin at the same time, removing dull, dry skin cells without leaving skin raw." — Dr. Hadley King, dermatologist

great emollient
$10
from target.com
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29. Pili Ani Moisturizing Oil

"I'm currently using Pili Ani's moisturizing oil ($125) to lock in moisture during the harsh Winter months. It keeps my skin baby soft and dewy. This is perfect for the girl who can splurge on her skincare routine." — Camara Aunique, celebrity makeup artist

Pili Ani Intense Hydrating Facial Oil
$125
from piliani.com
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30. Fresh Rose Face Mask

"My best friend introduced me to this amazing mask from Fresh ($62) last Winter. It hydrates, tones, and calms the skin. It has pure rose water for soothing and toning and cucumber extract and aloe vera for an immediate cooling and calming effect." — Tinna Empera, celebrity makeup artist

Rose Face Mask
25
from Sephora
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31. Glossier Body Hero Duo

"Glossier's Body Hero Daily Wash is made with seven different oil blends (including coconut, grape seed, and sunflower seed oil) for cleaning, hydrating, and enhancing skin all over. The Body Perfecting Cream does four things, fast: it immediately perfects and enhances the look of skin, tightens and smooths skin's surface, increases skin's elasticity, and melts in for all-day hydration. I use both products ($35 for the duo) every day and the cream on set for models (it makes the skin look beautiful!)." — Empera

both products
$35
from glossier.com
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32. Baby Foot Exfoliation Foot Peel

"As a spa owner for 20+ years, I'm constantly testing out pedicure products, and this Baby Foot Peel ($25) works better than anything I've used! It's so effective at exfoliating your feet and leaves them feeling so soft and moisturized. If your feet are just dry and you don't want full exfoliation, the brand also has a foot mask that's super effective — it's a 15-minute nonpeel treatment that provides amazing moisture." — Gretta Monahan, owner/founder of G Spa and Grettacole

Baby Foot Peel
$25
from babyfoot.com
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33. OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Conditioner

"I've really felt the effects of Winter on my hair this year, so I decided to switch up my products. I started using this conditioner from OGX ($6) a couple weeks ago, and it has made a world of difference! It's light enough that it doesn't weigh down my hair, but moisturizing enough to ward off those nasty split ends and make your hair super shiny! Its blend of coconut oil and coconut milk adds extra hydration to your locks, while the whipped egg whites provide protein to mend and strengthen your hair." — Liana Zingarino, hairstylist at the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in New York

34. Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil

"Give your skin the extra hydration it craves (just in time for Spring) by starting your morning makeup routine with a healthy application of this oil from Biossance ($72). Once it's set in, I suggest applying a glow-getting highlighter (such as those from RMS Beauty) that complements your skin tone, pressing along the cheekbones, bridge of your nose, eyelids, and Cupid's bow for the most luminescence your skin has ever known!" — Katey Denno, makeup artist and green beauty expert

oil from Biossance
$72
from sephora.com
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35. Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Unscented Lotion

"This Vaseline lotion ($6) strengthens the skin barrier (especially important in colder months) with quick-absorbing glycerin. It also provides immediate relief for compromised skin. I suggest keeping one at home, one at the office, and perhaps even in the car. The key is reapplying!" — Dr. Amanda Doyle, dermatologist

Vaseline lotion
$6
from target.com
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