Winter weather tends to leave skin dry, flaky and dull. A healthy glow during the colder seasons might seem impossible, but it's actually easier to achieve than you might think. All you really need for an instant mid-winter pick-me-up is to add a few tweaks and makeup tricks to your beauty routine. So shake off the cold and the dull skin that comes with it, with a few of these super simple tips!
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Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!
During the winter season, thick layers of dead skin tend to accumulate and sit on the surface of your skin. Sweep away flakes by exfoliating at least twice a week using a gentle and moisturizing facial scrub, like St. Ives Gentle Apricot Scrub ($5).
Hydrate skin
Cold, dry air tends to suck the moisture out of skin. Keep it hydrated with a heavier and deeply intense moisturizer, like Olay Deep Hydration Regenerating Cream ($19). For acne-prone skin, try an oil-free formula like, Neutrogena Ulta-Gentle Facial Moisturizer ($10).
Try a tinted moisturizer
Swap your liquid or powder foundations for a hydrating tinted moisturizer, like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 ($43). I love this particular formula because it contains illuminating features that leave your skin flawless and radiant!
Pump up your lip color
A bright, bold color can instantly warm up your complexion. Fuchsia colors look great on all skin tones. Try Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Fuchsia Flash Matte ($19).
Flush your cheeks
Give your cheeks a natural-looking flush by dabbing a rose-tinted cream blush, like Nars Cream Blush Cheek Color in Constantinople ($28).
Highlight
Instead of brushing on bronzer (which can wind up looking cakey on dry, winter skin) pat on a little bit of a illuminating highlighter to your cheek bones, forehead, and nose for a dewy glow. I love Benefit Girl Meets Pearl ($30).
