4 Winter Skincare And Make-Up Tips
The cold winter months bring more than just the need to bundle up and keep your body warm – your face needs attention, too!
With the lower temperatures comes dry skin, less color in the face, and an overall frosty complexion that isn’t as cute as Elsa from the Frozen advertisements. I bared the -20-degree Montreal weather this past month and struggled to keep my skin moisturized and lively-looking.
However, with some simple tips, your face doesn’t have to suffer this polar vortex.
Skincare
Moisturize: The worst part about cold weather is the dryness it brings to the skin when the humidity is low. Moisturizing and cleansing are essential year-round, but they are more crucial in these winters when the weather is incredibly harsh. Moisturize your skin in the morning and before bed to ensure hydrated pores throughout the day and the night!
I swear by the Fresh line of moisturizers, face washes, etc. The formula is gentle and non-oily. My favorite is the Soy Face Cleanser, which leaves your skin silky and smooth after just one wash!
Shiseido’s “The Skincare” line of moisturizers is terrific for keeping skin smooth, even during dry weather. I use the Shiseido” Night Moisture Recharge” before I go to bed and wake up with incredibly soft skin.
Fresh”Soy Face Cleanse” photo courtesy of pinterest.com
Shiseido” The Skincare Night Moisture Recharge“ photo courtesy of pinterest.com
Sun Protection: Just because the sun isn’t out doesn’t mean UV rays aren’t present! Wear sunscreen with an SPF over 30 on top of your moisturizer to block harsh rays from your skin.
I use Cotz Plus; it’s not so pigmented that it turns your face a different shade and a little goes a long way!
Cotz Plus” The Healthier Sunscreen“ photo courtesy of pinterest.com
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Neutral Eyeshadow: Wind and frost can compensate for the meticulous effort you put into your eyeshadow this morning. I suggest sticking to more neutral, pink tones that will keep your face looking fresh and lively in the cold weather and will not be as noticeable if smeared.
For an extra touch, some eyeshadow primer can make that eyeshadow stick on the lid. For Christmas, I received the Naked 3 Palette with various primer potions, and it turned out to be the perfect combination in the freezing Montreal snow. They both stayed on despite my face numbing!
UrbanDecay’ss” Naked 3 Palette” and” Primer Potion: Si” photos courtesy of pinterest.com
Eyebrows: Eyebrows are the most important and tangible feature on your face that you can control during cold weather. With some good brow gel and the right color pencil, your perfect brows should not budge.
I was not blessed with great eyebrows, but that’s nothing a trip to your nearest groomer can fix! I prefer threading over waxing, but it all depends on personal preference.
My absolute favorite products to use in grooming my brows are Anastasia’s brow wiz pen and Elf’s eyebrow gel (for only $1 at Target!) to set in the product. Anastasia’s
Anastasia’s” Brow Wi” &Elf’ss” Eyebrow ge” photos courtesy of pinterest.com
Wherever you are, no matter how cold it is, take care of your skin; you will feel amazing when you see the results. With these skin and makeup tips, no harsh weather can ruin your makeup.
