15 Beauty Buys You Need if You Go to a Cold-Weather School
2015 Melodie Jeng1/17Every time good ole winter rolls around — which is usually late November here in Happy Valley — I can’t help but wonder why I thought it was a good idea to go to a school where temps rarely exceed 40 degrees. Don’t get me wrong, I adore Penn State, but the frigid weather that lasts for a cool five-to-six months? Not so much. If you, too, attend a cold-weather college, then I’m positive we’re on the same page here.
Like most peeps, I’m all for a few snow days, the festive bevs (hello peppermint hot chocolate), and traipsing around in my sleeping bag-esque parka. But as soon as winter starts wreaking havoc on my beauty game, that’s where I draw the line. The frosty climes mean business at northern schools, but here’s the good news: with an A-list arsenal of moisture-packed prods, we can combat everything winter throws our way. You with us? Ahead, we rounded up 15 beauty buys that’ll winter-proof your beauty routine. Get-a-clickin’.
2/17Peter Thomas Roth Blue Marine Algae Intense Hydrating Mask
If you’re new to the world of face masks or only bring ‘em out for special occasions, now is the time to up the ante and incorporate them into your routine 4-5 times a week, depending on how dry your skin gets. This unique mask by Peter Thomas Roth uses blue algae to soothe skin and combat dehydration, while antarcticine (which comes from Artic glacial ice) fights against water loss from extreme temps. Simply smooth this jelly-like treatment on freshly-cleansed skin for a healthy dose of hydration, and say hello to a softer, plumper visage.
3/17Bliss High Intensity 24-‘heaven’ Healing Body Balm
When it comes to moisturizing come wintertime, your bod will definitely require some extra TLC. Enter this luxe-feel body cream, which features lactic acid to slough away dead skin and colloidal oatmeal to protect and soothe parched limbs. Apply while your skin is still a wee bit damp to lock in moisture.
4/17Korres Yoghurt Nourishing Primer
Unless you were #blessed with skin that can brave the wear and tear of winter, you’ll probably notice your face feeling drier — and maybe a tad more sensitive — during this time of year. To ensure your makeup slides on seamlessly (and doesn’t cling to dry patches), plop on a smoothing primer first. This one by Korres contains Greek yogurt concentrate, which has two-and-a-half times the protein of regular yogurt and expertly nourishes dry skin while also enhancing the longevity of your makeup. Basically, it gets an A+ in our book.
5/17The Honest Company Organic Healing Balm
If you go to a cold-weather school, then you hands-down need a do-it-all balm in your life. This calming cure-all remedies everything from cracked cuticles to flaky feet (gross, we know). The best part? It’s totally free of any nasty ish — like parabens, synthetic fragrances, and harsh chemicals — which makes it more than ideal for people with eczema, psoriasis, or any other skin condition that acts up in the cold months.
?댠?廓?モ늽짤쨉田올맞6/17Can’t get down with a richer moisturizer? Try this innovative gel-to-oil concoction, which features oil extracts from possiflora seed to leave skin feeling hydrated and supple — sans the thick consistency.
7/17REN Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra Moisture Body Oil
If thicker creams and body butters aren’t your jam, fear not, because you can’t go wrong with a body oil — especially one that smells like a bonafide rose garden. Infused with a host of skin-softening oils (read: argan, soybean, and sabuckthorn berry to name a few), this ultra-nourishing blend will help you bid goodbye to your parched skin probs.
8/17Human + Kind Hand + Elbow + Foot Cream
Our hands, feet, and elbows tend to be sandpaper-dry during winter, which means you’ll need a heavy-duty cream to keep things in check. This overachieving three-in-one contains shea butter, avo oil, cocoa seed butter, and marigold flower oil to soothe, repair, and lock in moisture. Oh and it’s five bucks. Need we say more?
Gilles DESMIER9/17Christophe Robin Intense Regenerating Balm With Rare Prickly Pear Oil
Winter is rough, so you know what? Treat yourself. We suggest this luxurious multi-use balm, which we particularly love for imparting life and shine to dull, dehydrated strands. Plus it smells like a fresh pear — no further explanation needed.
DougRoss10/17SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque
First of all, does anyone else feel fancy when using a mask that’s spelled like ‘masque’? No? Just me? Ok, moving on now. This incredible moisturizing treatment for your hair is simple and effective in that it instantly smooths and repairs — locks are left looking softer, shinier, and healthier with just one use. Booyah.
11/17Earth’s Nectar Mint Leaves Scalp Oil
As if dry skin on our faces and bods wasn’t enough, our scalps also suffer the woes of winter dryness. The best way to battle it? With a nourishing-yet-lightweight scalp oil like this one by Earth’s Nectar. Aside from its charming packaging, it’s also comprised of a seriously impressive blend of oils — all of which work together to soothe a dry or scaly scalp and increase hair growth.
12/17Herbivore Botanicals Coco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish
Fun fact: Dry skin tends to shed way more easily — yuck — but all can be solved with a solid moisturizing exfoliator. We love this raw sugar-based body polish, which contains coconut oil and Bulgarian Rose Absolute (soo fancy) and leaves the skin feeling luxe and supple again.
13/17Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30
If ya’ll weren’t aware, the sun is equally, if not more, detrimental during the winter months as it is during summertime. So, if you haven’t been slathering on your daily dose of SPF, we suggest giving this one by Supergoop! a go. Its weightless texture makes it ideal for wearing under makeup, and it contains a special moisturizing complex to keep your skin feeling soft and hydrated throughout the day.
14/17Kate Somerville Nourish Hydrating Firming Mist
To quench your mug’s thirst — whether it’s after you cleanse or throughout the day — we recommend adding a facial mist into your winter skin regime. Besides feeling super luxe, they also provide instant gratification and long-lasting skin benefits. This one by Kate Somerville is chock full of good-for-you ingredients like beet root, ginger, and green tea extracts for superior hydration and protection from free radicals.
15/17Hourglass N 28 Lip Treatment Oil
It’s no secret that our pouts take a beating during the winter months — oh hi, cracked, chapped lips. So, to ensure your lips stay soft and kissable despite the icy temps, try a mega-moisturizing lip oil like this one from Hourglass. It’s comprised of 28 (yes you read that right) essential oils to nourish and hydrate the lips, which will obvi leave ‘em looking luscious and smooth again.
16/17First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Triple Remedy Overnight Balm
The area around our eyes is naturally thinner and more fragile, so it’s crucial to keep it hydrated at all times. We love this heavy-duty eye balm for winter because of its super creamy formula and conditioning ingredients that run the gamut from shea butter to texture-perfecting niacinamide. If your eye area feels perennially parched, then you need to add this to your arsenal, ASAP.
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