Polar Vortex Approved Skin Care

These balms, creams and serums will ensure your skin stays flake-free all season long.

We’re firmly dedicated to a nightly beauty routine – especially when colder temps outside lead to humidity-leaching air inside. That makes for a dehydrated snooze fest, no matter how many hours you’re clocking. Cocooning ones face (and neck! and chest!) in layers of high-performing potions is one way to wake up less parched. And when skin reaches a stressed out, irritated peak, this overnight treatment with a combo of salicylic acid and resveratrol acts as a sweet, soothing lullaby that also calms quickly.
PSST! If you’re looking for more ways to get a better night’s sleep, don’t miss our Beauty on the Street chat with Amber, a fitness pro + wellness enthusiast whose bedtime routine is what dreams are made of – you can catch it HERE.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate, $100

Keeping your skin hydrated means pumping up the moisture in your skincare routine during Every. Single. Step. Which means you need a cleanser that isn’t going to strip away moisture and essential lipids like some foaming face washes can do. Swap out your harsh soap or foam for this rich cream cleanser that’s infused with lavender flower to soothe inflammation and pumpkin and cranberry enzymes to gently exfoliate. Not to mention the invigorating citrus smell will add a bit of zing ⚡ to your morning routine.

Akar Skin Balance Soothe Cleanser, $69

This pocket-sized tube really is a super balm. Slather it on lips, cuticles and dry patches straight up or mix a dollop in with your moisturizer when your skin needs a boost. Made from pure lanolin—a wax that comes from wool—this salve is a must to make it through the harsh, drying moisture-zapping winter. We always keep one on hand to hydrate on-the-go for when chapped skin inevitably hits.

Lanolips 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm, $23

If the winter is leaving your skin a little drab and dull, using a cleansing device can amp up your glow, big time. This silicone baby fits snuggly in your hand and gently lifts away dirt and oil that your regular face wash might miss. Pair it with your fave cleanser (we reco a hydrating cream one) for a spa-worthy cleansing sesh complete with facial massage.

Foreo Luna 3, $259

Serum in stick form? The future of skincare is now! Designed to glide over skin, this compact wand delivers a mix of hydrating glycerin and barrier-boosting niacinamide. Plus, the renowned brightener that is Vitamin C is also on board to kick up radiance. Small and mighty, the highly-portable vessel slips effortlessly into a daytime tote or gym bag for on-the- go quenching.

Olay Brightening Pressed Serum Stick, $31

Here’s the thing about maintaining supple skin in the midst of winter: prep work to get rid of dead, dry and dull-making cells lingering on the top layer is part of the gig. A finely-milled exfoliant that boasts active ingredients is a gentle way to go about it, and many to date have required a bit of an investment. Until now! This reasonably-priced version has been revamped, and uses powerful pineapple extracts, rice bran extract and hyaluronic acid to resurface skin. Even the most sensitive types can get with it without fear of overstripping.

Indeed Labs Exfoliator II Facial Powder Exfoliator, $23

Whether because you’ve got prolonged exposure planned (like ⛷️ or⛸️ ), OR just have darn dry and sensitive skin, switching to a heavier cream can be a saving grace this time of year. Made with honey, propolis (a resinous bee by-product with healthy skin prospects) and botanical oils, a dollop of this soothing salve can act as a much-needed protective shield.

Nuxe Rëve de Miel Ultra Comforting Face Balm, $42