Winter Beauty Favorites
Buffalo winters give me plenty of opportunities to figure out what’s worth keeping in my beauty routine. These are the products I reach for when the heat kicks on and everything starts feeling a little drier, from my face and lips to my hair and heels. Some are year-round staples; others get a lot more attention this time of year. Here’s what I use and why.
Taking my makeup off is one of my favorite parts of the day. The cleansing balm removes makeup and SPF, and with warm water I finish with a fresh biodegradable towel to pat dry. Feels like a mini spa moment!
Sometimes my makeup points out texture I hadn’t noticed, or asked about. This is the exfoliator I reach for when my skin feels rough and needs a little smoothing. I follow with moisturizer and adjust how often I use it based on how my skin feels.
An easy step before moisturizer when my skin feels like it needs a little extra attention. I also love a quick spritz during the day when the heat has been running nonstop. Not every skincare step needs to be a whole production.
This is the extra step I make time for when I want that fresh, glowy look. Twenty minutes, then peel it off, the reveal is half the appeal. A good one to work in while I’m watching a show or catching up on messages.
Cold weather doesn’t take SPF out of my morning routine. This one earns its spot because I like how it wears under makeup and it doesn’t leave a visible white cast.
I still love and use this 3H cream, too, for extra irritated skin.
This has become an everyday staple in the lineup. I reach for it after cleansing at night and before SPF in the morning, especially when my skin feels dry or tight. It’s unscented and great for a disrupted skin barrier, but also a nice medium-weight everyday cream.
I want soft, hydrated skin. I also want to get dressed immediately. This sinks in quickly without that heavy, sticky feeling, so I actually use it consistently. I love it right after a shower or before bed.
My ends tend to need more attention this time of year, so I work this into wash day when my hair feels dry. I love how soft it feels afterward, it’s one of those extras I’m always glad I remembered.
You can find more of my haircare favorites in my haircare guide here.
My heels get very little attention until they start snagging on things. These are an easy way to give them some care while I’m hanging around the house. Not particularly chic, but neither are Velcro heels.
Between cold weather and washing my hands approximately 400 times a day, this gets plenty of use. I keep it by the sink so I remember to put it on, with another application before bed. Location is doing a lot of the work here.
What’s Staying Within Reach This Winter?
Face moisturizer, lip mask, and hand cream are my quick bedtime lineup. Everything else gets worked in when I need it, and occasionally when I remember my feet exist. What’s the one beauty product you keep close all winter? Tell me what you swear by.
xx CMK