My skin's behavior in the fall is just as predictable as pumpkin-flavored treats popping up in Trader Joe's come September.
As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, I start dealing with a little more dryness than usual — particularly on my chin, near my smile lines, and really anywhere that my face mask touches. The fact that I love piping-hot showers doesn't do my skin any favors this time of year either.
This has historically made using foundation and concealer to cover up my redness a little tricky because many products settle into these dry, flaky patches or make them more visible. I swear that some foundations end up making my dryness even worse.
Luckily, I'm already armed with a product that I know will cover up my redness and discoloration and help me manage my seasonal dryness — the e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo CC Cream [1] ($14).
Truthfully, this complexion product, which is available in 20 different shades, is a year-round winner. I love it in the summer because it holds up against New York City humidity and has SPF 30 protection. But, in my opinion, its hydrating formula makes it ideal for the dryer, chillier months too.
The extra-creamy yet lightweight formula is infused with hyaluronic acid to help skin hold onto moisture, therefore giving skin that plumped-up, hydrated feeling and appearance. I tend to experience dryness near my smile lines, which ends up making them look deeper and more defined, so this plumping action is a huge draw for me.
The CC cream offers medium to full coverage, which I can count on to instantly cover up my redness and sun spots. Bonus: the niacinamide in the formula actually works to even out skin tone over time.
Its natural finish is also a bonus for anyone who feels like matte foundation highlights uneven skin texture or dryer areas of skin. Most importantly, I find that this formula layers really well over my thicker, richer moisturizers too — which are really my true MVPs of tackling dryness.