How To Hydrate Winter Skin

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In winter we tend to move from one extreme to the other... hot to cold, cold to hot, dry to wet or wet to windy. These changes in conditions have a tendency to dry out the skin, making it feel dehydrated, dry and flaky.

As our skin endures the extremities of cold temperatures, high winds, and the contrasting dry air from heaters, it’s important that we master our winter skin care early and get into a moisture-balancing routine before the worst is upon us. Here’s our list of our favourite mineral makeup products to help keep your skin hydrated.

SMOOTH AFFAIR BRIGHTENING FACE PRIMER

To give your makeup a long-lasting base, make sure you add a moisture-rich primer under your foundation. Smooth Affair Brightening Face Primer helps maintain the skin’s youthful elasticity and minimise pores and fine lines while contributing to your skin’s natural radiance.

HYDRATION SPRAY

D2O Hydration Spray is a multi-purpose facial spray, which can be used on its own or before makeup to deliver immediate moisture or used to set minerals for a long-lasting, flawless finish.

CREAM BLUSH

Our creamy Glow Time Blush Sticks can be applied over or under minerals for a natural or more dramatic look. This blush is hydrating and easy to glide on to create a radiant flush that’s soft, dewy and nourishing. It can also be used on the eyes and lips. 

LIPDRINK LIP BALM SPF 15

To keep lips feeling soft and supple this season add LipDrink® Lip Balm with SPF 15. This luscious, petroleum-free, tinted lip balm is an all-in-one moisturiser that works to protect, soften and soothe chapped lips.

PURELASH LASH EXTENDER & CONDITIONER

Condition and extend lashes with a single coat of this protein rich conditioner, before applying mascara. Doing this will help strengthen, lengthen and thicken your lashes, while making mascara twice as effective.

HANDDRINK HAND CREAM

Trapped under gloves or hard at work your hands are often forgotten. HandDrink Hand Cream is a non-greasy, nourishing formula with active ingredients and essential oils to instantly revive and pamper hands. 

By following these simple tips you can keep your skin looking and feeling healthy throughout the season. To ensure you are wearing the correct foundation shade click here to take our online quiz.

Editor's Note: This post was initially published in July 2017 and has recently been updated for accuracy, freshness and comprehensiveness by jane iredale Australia in July 2023.