Winter Skincare Essentials

After living in San Francisco for 5 years my body and my skin have finally adjusted to the changes in weather. When I lived in the midwest I feel like I could take on the coldest winter days (we’re talking negative temperatures), but now I can hardly handle a 40 degree day.. and neither can my skin. Changing up your skincare routine throughout the year is so important and I’ve found the perfect products that help combat that dry winter skin. These products are lifesavers and the first thing I reach for whenever it starts to get chilly or I’m traveling somewhere during the winter. They also come in travel sizes which has been amazing and keeps me true to the same routine even when I’m not home.

11 skincare essentials you need this winter

PTR Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream – I’m a huge fan of PTR products, they always feel so smooth on my skin and never break me out. This is perfect for day or night time and so hydrating. PTR Max Sheer All Day Moisture Defense – I use this daily since it has SPF. It’s the only face moisturizer (with sunscreen), that I’ve been able to use daily that doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. I started using sunscreen 365 a few years back – I thought it was impossible to burn in the winter, but once I was outside all day with the reflection of the snow and I got the worst sun burn now I take it pretty seriously.
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 – so hydrating and perfect for moisture + color. It’s so hard to find moisturizing lip products that give you some color and stay on for more than an hour. This one is amazing, last for hours and comes in many different colors! Supergoop Lip Balm – this is my daily lip moisturizer. It comes in Mint and Acai and I love them both! It also has SPF – don’t forget to protect those lips!
Byredo Gypsy Body Cream – this is one of my favorite body creams! So easy to lather and feels amazing!
Moroccanoil Hair Treatment – the cold weather can damage those gorgeous locks so make sure you hydrate them – I use this daily! It leaves my hair feeling smooth and shiny, not greasy like some other hair oils I’ve tried.
Fresh Rose Face Mask – you need this. PERIOD. I’m wearing this right now! 🙂 I use this year round for some extra hydration and I love the way it smells. It leaves my skin feeling plump and I notice a brighter, more even complexion immediately after using it! Fresh Deep Hydration Rose Face Cream – this is soo good for the winter and those days your skin needs some extra love. Fresh Seaberry Face Oil – I want to keep all the moisture locked in so I add a hydration cream and mix in a little bit of the seaberry oil. It’s smells so yummy and has been one of my favorite products for years.
Laila by Geir Ness and Le Labo Rose 31 – speaking of smells..these two perfumes smell ridiculously amazing. I discovered Laila almost 10 years ago and it’s been one of my favorite scents. I always have a bottle on hand – whenever I where this I always get so many compliments. It’s not a perfume that a lot of people have and the scent is so subtle and stays with you throughout the day. Le Labo is hands down my favorite scent right now. I discovered it about a year ago when my old boss wore it. I’m pretty obsessed and wear it most days. After you start wearing it you’ll always notice other people that are wearing it too, It’s such a recognizable scent – If you’ve smelled it you know exactly what I’m talking about! If you’re not quite ready to commit to a full size bottle – check out the tiny samples and see which scent is your favorite.