It is FINALLY the weekend.. and a long one at that!! I think I may be more excited about having Monday off than I am for Christmas... maybe!
In the United States, particularly in the North East, we have been getting hit HARD with freezing cold and ice. The air has been incredibly dry, and my skin has not been coping very well. So far this winter, I (luckily) haven't had to break out my hard-core winter skincare routine, with the exception of a few products here and there. However, I finally decided to get back into the routine, and here is what I have been using!
Biore Blemish Treating Astringent
This was probably the first skincare product I ever used, and though Biore has ditched the green packaging (which confused me for quite a while), it still works like a charm. Its perfect to clear up small blemishes and they're usually gone the next morning if I put it on before bed. (CVS, drugstore.com)
Peter Thomas Roth Complexion Correction Pads
This is probably my favorite skincare item, winter or summer. They can be slightly drying, so I make sure to use it no more than twice a week. The smell is slightly strong, but is peachy and bearable. I like how the pads are double-sided and I especially favor the textured side way more than the plain mesh one (if you ever buy these, you will see what I mean!). They remove all traces of makeup, clear up blackheads, and after using them for a few weeks, I definitely saw a difference in the size of my pores. (Sephora.com)
Philosophy Have a Cherry Christmas 3-in-1
So, I am not a big fan of bubble baths/bath bombs/shower gels (with the exception of Soap & Glory's Clean on Me), but I LOVE this product. It makes me incredibly sad that they only offer it around the holidays... But I stock up. Its not an overpowering cherry scent, but I find it to be really relaxing. The color is also a pretty iridescent pink with slight shimmer running through it, that you never see outside of the bottle (which I appreciate.. I am TOTALLY fine with the glitter staying IN THE BOTTLE). For those of you not familiar with Philosophy's 3-in-1 products, they are essentially shower gels that can also be used as shampoo and bubble baths. The cherry is definitely my favorite of all of them. (Sephora.com, Philosophy.com)
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
This is another year-round staple of mine. My skin gets extremely dry in the winter, and it hydrates without causing excess oil. Its non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic. It is essentially the perfect moisturizer. You used to only be able to get it from the Dermatologist (which is how I discovered mine), which is why it is still kind of a low-key product. However, its now available at almost every drugstore, and I even found some in the skincare aisle at my grocery store! (CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target)
Smith's Strawberry Lip Balm
You may recognize Smith's as the creator of the cult favorite Rosebud Lip Salve. This is essentially the same product in a light pink, sheer shade with the best smell in the world. It is super hydrating without being too heavy. The strawberry is amazing, and at $6 a jar (which typically lasts me 6 months or more!) you can't beat it. (Sephora.com)
Korres Wild Rose+Vitamin C Sleeping Facial
Even though I am a long-time Korres fan (their Volcanic Mascara is to die for), I must admit I was slightly skeptical of this product. How can a mask work miracles to your skin overnight? Will it make me break out? (If you can't already tell, I don't break out often, but freak out when I do and am terrified of provoking it.) However, after several uses (and several days of running on less than 3 hours of sleep), I can honestly say that it does work miracles to your skin overnight. It actually did make my skin brighter! After one use, your skin looks amazing, the product smells amazing, it feels amazing.. You get it, it is amazing. (Sephora.com)
Hope you guys enjoyed this!! What are your favorite winter skincare products? I'd love to know!
I will be posting a lot more frequently in the next few weeks, and have a ton of new posts to come! Have a GREAT weekend!
XOXO, ANM
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