Colder months are right around the corner, so it’s important to have products on hand that will hydrate your skin properly. A high-quality moisturizer is all that you will need to get through the season. Here are five of our favorites.
Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream ($58, shop here)
This fan-favorite cream is ideal for those with dry, normal, and sensitive skin looking to combat skin concerns such as dryness, redness, and signs of aging. YTTP formulated this cream with superhero ingredients such as squalane to boost hydration, ashwagandha to reduce stress or fatigue, and fermented reishi to clarify the skin.
The Inkey List Peptide Moisturizer ($14.99, shop here)
The Inkey List’s Peptide Moisturizer is suitable for all skin types, but it’s ideal for dry skin. This vegan, cruelty-free moisturizer supports natural collagen production while keeping the skin plump and hydrated and improving its firmness and elasticity.
iUNIK Black Snail Restore Cream ($15.99, shop here)
If you’re looking to add Korean beauty products into your routine, start with this cream from iUNIK. It’s formulated with snail secretion filtrate and Centella asiatica leaf water to soothe irritated skin, recover the skin’s barrier, and combat signs of aging.
Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream ($17, shop here)
Etude’s fragrance-free Barrier Intensive Cream is another popular K-beauty product. This cream is ideal for people living in harsh, cold regions or densely packed cities, as nourishing ingredients such as panthenol, sunflower seed oil, shea butter, and madecassoside keep skin hydrated and protected from environmental aggressors.
Topicals Like Butter Mask ($32, shop here)
If there is one product that helps repair winter skin quickly, it’s this one! Yes, it’s technically a mask, but it doubles as an overnight moisturizer to lock in hydration while you sleep. The vegan, cruelty-free mask can help ease skin conditions such as eczema and repair dry skin with ingredients like colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, and madecassoside.