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It’s already mid-January, the coldest and driest time of the year, and your skin likely shows the effects. As winter settles in, it’s the perfect opportunity to revamp your beauty routine and stock up on essential products that will keep your skin nourished. These products will keep your skin hydrated and glowing despite the chilly weather. Say goodbye to dryness and hello to radiance with these must-try beauty products that are ideal for winter. Whether you’re looking to pamper yourself or treat someone else, these products will help make your winter cozy and beautiful. The winter months can be harsh on our skin. However, the right products in your beauty arsenal can help to maintain a healthy, glowing complexion. Tatcha’s ultra-hydrating cream is effective, and the sweet aroma of Philosophy’s shower gel makes it a pleasure to use. So, embrace the winter chill with these beauty essentials and indulge in the self-care that you deserve this season!

Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream

The only facial cream on my list, it’s my new favorite this winter. I tried it for the first time after receiving from Sephora as a birthday gift (samples really do pay off for companies) and purchased the full size. This luxurious cream is formulated with Japanese purple rice, which not only provides deep hydration but also leaves you with a dewy –for real–finish. And I love that it’s formulated without synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, parabens, urea, DEA, TEA, or phthalates.

Origins Ginger souffle Whipped Body Cream

The name alone is inviting. Winter is the season for warm, comforting scents, and Origins Ginger Souffle is a great choice. This body cream offers more than just an amazing fragrance; it’s incredibly hydrating. Infused with ginger, this cream soothes and hydrates dry skin, leaving it soft and supple. And the invigorating scent is perfect for uplifting your mood during those gloomy winter days. doesn’t feel greasy.

La Mer the Lip Balm

A bit pricey at 80 but a little goes a long way. the rave reviews speak for themselves. Chapped lips are a common winter woe, but La Mer The Lip Balm is here to save the day. This luxurious balm provides exceptional hydration and nourishment.

Bath & Body Hand Cream

These hand creams come in a variety of scents –eucalyptus spearmint, coco shea, champagne toast, vanilla butter cream and my favorite lavender vanilla.  They are lightweight, non-greasy, and absorb quickly. I keep one in my handbag all winter long.

Origins Ginger Body Scrub

Exfoliation is essential even in winter, and Origins Ginger Body Scrub not only buffs away dead skin cells but also offers an invigorating experience. Exfoliating is said to reveal smoother skin beneath the surface. It also prepares your skin for your moisturizing products by sweeping away dead skin.And the ginger scent wakes up your senses, providing a burst of energy.

Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish

For those who love a sweet twist, a wonderful alternative and another of my favorite body scrubs is Fresh Brown Sugar Body Scrub. It’s gentle yet effective, providing a luxurious pampering session. The brown sugar, a genuine ingredient, provides a sweet aroma,scent. and nourishing oils, it gently exfoliates while moisturizing.

Philosophy fresh cream hydrating shower gel

Philosophy Fresh Cream Hydrating Shower Gel not only smells amazing –with its vanilla, whipped cream and butter cream components—-but also hydrates your skin while cleansing. And it works great as both a shower gel and bubble bath.

Aveda Stress-Fix Body Lotion

A friend gave me this as a gift several years ago, and it’s become one of my favorite body creams. The lavender scent is soothing, and it is one of the few creams that have not caused an adverse reaction to my sensitive skin. It contains organic shea butter and sunflower seed oil clary sage and sea algae

KIEHL’s Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter

There’s a reason Kiehl’s has been around for over a hundred years, with many of its products becoming cult classics. Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter is one of them for good reason. Light on the skin, this moisturizer provides 24-hour hydration without parabens, glycols, or silicon. But it contains soy milk, honey, and Shea butter (natural fat obtained from the fruit of the African karate tree.

What are your go-to winter beauty products? Let me know in the comments.