Hydrating Face Washes for Winter Dry Skin
At this point, it’s pretty much common knowledge that lower temps and drier air — AKA fall and winter — do a number on skin, causing everything from sensitivity to flaking. Now, for the good news: The solution is actually pretty simple. It comes down to one thing: hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate some more. Moisture’s essential because it keeps your cells functioning properly and your skin’s protection barrier, healthy and strong. By stepping it up, you’re ensuring that your skin stays soft and smooth until spring rolls around. With these facial cleansers, that won’t be a problem. Here’s how to be wise and moisturize — while you cleanse.
1/9Without further ado, click through to see the best hydrating cleansers that will keep your skin in tip-top shape this season.
Photo: Courtesy of Belif2/9FOR OILY SKIN:
Cleansing oil that doesn’t feel like oil is ideal for anyone who knows the struggle of trying to filter shine off skin. Adding more oil sounds counterintuitive, but it actually signals to your oil glands that you’ve made enough, ultimately slowing production.
Belif Cleansing Gel Oil Enriched, $34. sephora.com
3/9FOR SENSITIVE SKIN:
Sensitive skin is more common in the winter (blame the combo of wind, cold AF temps, and dry air). If your skin gets red or stings when you apply, well, anything, switch to this gentle cleanser, which soothes sensitive types with a blend of aloe vera and oat extract.
True Botanicals Calm Hydrating Cleanser, $48. truebotanicals.com
Photo: Courtesy of IT Cosmetics4/9FOR THOSE WHO WEAR MAKEUP ON THE REG:
Your baked foundation never stood a chance against this balm. The overachiever cleanses, removes makeup, and also infuses skin with ceramides, antioxidants, and moisturizing hyaluronic acid. It might do your laundry for you, too.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-on-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm $38, sephora.com
Photo: Courtesy of Murad5/9FOR DRY SKIN—WHETHER OR NOT IT’S WINTER:
Winter? Please. If your skin is dry 365, 24/7, you need an intervention in the form of this cleansing cream. The pairing of oils and fatty acids work together to hydrate skin and repair skin’s protective moisture barrier.
Murad Renewing Cleansing Cream, $36. sephora.com
Photo: Courtesy of Ren6/9FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN:
Most acne-specific cleansers are so drying that they make winter’s effects seem like NBD. But this lightweight formula washes away grime and makeup while gently exfoliating trouble spots with lactic acid.
Ren Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel, $28. spacenk.com
Photo: Courtesy of E.l.f.7/9FOR THOSE SAVING $$$:
A balm this rich should cost you at least half a paycheck—or so you would think. Nope. And the formula doesn’t skimp, either: It simultaneously sweeps away makeup and nourishes skin with argan oil, rose seed oil, and vitamin C.
E.l.f. Hydrating Gel Melt Cleanser, $10. elfcosmetics.com
Photo: Courtesy of Elizabeth Arden8/9FOR NORMAL SKIN:
Everyone could use ceramides, which are lipids naturally found in your skin’s moisture barrier. Like Mother Nature’s moisturizer, they help seal in water for hydration that lasts all day, every day.
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Purifying Cream Cleanser, $30. ulta.com
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