Winter is solidly upon us and if you live, well basically anywhere except Florida or California, you’re likely experiencing lovely side effects like cracking skin, chapped lips, and an itchy nose. Sharing some of my top winter essentials today – most for skin care, but some other luxurious items as well!
Winter Skin Care: Pre de Provence Argan Body Oil
I’ve been using this stuff for years and love it – especially in the dryer weather! It seems a bit weird at first, but I use mine right after I get out of the shower and it soaks right in and doesn’t feel greasy on my skin!
Winter Skin Care: Aquaphor Advance Therapy Healing Ointment
It’s nothing fancy – especially not with the price tag – but this healing ointment is my favorite to target extra dry spots like my knuckles and elbows. Typically, I’ll pile it directly onto problem spots, let it sink in for 10 minutes or so and then completely rub in with lighter lotion.
Winter Skin Care: Clinique Moisture Surge Intense
I love my regular daily moisturizer – Clinique Moisture Surge – and have been using it religiously since high school. In the winter, though, it just doesn’t cut it, so I step it up to its extra-strength counterpart.
Winter Skin Care: CND Cuticle Oil
Okay, so I use this year-round, but it’s especially important for my bone-dry cuticles in the winter! I keep bottles of this in FOUR spots around my house – at my desk, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, and in my nightstand. I also keep a cuticle oil pen in my purse at all times. Call me obsessed, it’s fine.
Winter Essential: Cashmere Socks
One of those things that seems totally over the top and unnecessary until you experience them. My mama got me a pair for Christmas and now I was them almost every day so I can wear them again that night. They’re a pricey buy, but these are on mega sale right now and these follow more standard pricing but come in different colors and would make a great gift!
Winter Essential: Obé Fitness App
I’ve talked a bit about Obé Fitness, but it deserved a mention in this post as well as a great winter hack for when you don’t want to work out outside or even walk to the gym! Read more about it here – or give it a try for a week for free, PLUS 30% off your first month using code CLAIRE30 here.
Beyond my personal favs, I recently asked for some ideas on Instagram. Here are a few that came up!
Winter Skin Care from Insta Friends: Laneige Sleeping Lip Mask
This stuff has been everywhere and quickly becoming a cult favorite. I still haven’t tried it yet, but had a few people recommend it when I asked for tips, so figured it was worth a mention!
Winter Essential from Insta Friends: Desktop Humidifier
A friend of mine recommended a desktop humidifier that plugs into your computer via USB. This one is pink and gold AND on sale! Win!
Winter Skin Care from Insta Friends: Moisturizing Hair Mask
This is something I’ve never tried, but knowing how much I color my hair, probably wouldn’t be a bad idea. When I searched Amazon, this came up as a best seller, but for a trusted brand, I might try this one from Kiehl’s or this one from Amika.
Hopefully these finds will keep you hydrated over the next few months! And I’d love to hear your favs as well in the comments!
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