Cheatsheet To Nighttime Skincare To Lock In Hydration During Unspirited Winters

This OG cleanser is ideal for winter nights since it is a gentle cleanser that also moisturises while cleansing. Cetaphil's creamy cleanser contains niacinamide, panthenol (another form of vitamin B), and glycerin in its formula to gently take off the dirt from your face without leaving you with the stretchy, dry sensation associated with most cleansers or face washes. It helps to keep the skin's moisture barrier intact with the help of niacinamide. All in all, the perfect first step for getting in hydration for your winter nighttime routine.

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Now, we come down to the step that brings it all together, repairing. What repairing includes is using concentrated formulations with actives that work their magic to boost hydration back to the skin. So, all your toners, essences and serums that replenish the skin with hydration will come under this step. Use an extremely nourishing serum that seeps in to the skin during the night and works deep inside the skin's layers to keep it moitsurised. And of course, a toner before going in with the serum because applying serum to dry skin isn't as effective so you need to prep it for better absorption. 

Dot & Key Rice Water Hydrating Toner would be the perfect second step in your nighttime routine as its a milky toner with rice water which is known for its incredibly moisturising and soothing properties for the skin. It also has hyaluronic acid, the holy grail for dry skin and kombucha, a probiotic that promotes good bacteria to balance the skin's microbiome. Also, it is free from alcohol so it won't irritate the skin by anyhow.

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Hands down the most popular recovery or all in one serum, you can trust the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum to do all the heavy lifting for your winter nighttime skincare and give amazing results. The luxe bottle is stacked to the brim with ingredients that do wonders for the skin with stuff like— hyaluronic acid, squalane, fermented extracts and thier prices possession, Tripeptide-32 which helps with hydration, radiance, evening out the skin, firmness, line-reduction, and strength of the skin cells. Phew!

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This is when you pack in all that effort and seal it with a nice moisturiser. We would suggest going for a lightweight creme formula that is rich but not goopy. Look for hydrating ingredients like peptides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin E to help with the hydration. Follow this up with a face oil if your skin is parched and needs even more help or, simply end with applying a generous coat of a lip mask or balm for waking up to smooth, moistirised lips.

A good moisturiser or in this case, night cream can make or break your nighttime skincare routine. Our bet's on the Neutrogena Visible Repair Retinol + Peptide Anti-Ageing Day & Night Cream that's rich, creamy and loaded with antioxidants to boost collagen in the skin. It has fast-acting retinol and peptides that not only hydrate but also fight off lines and wrinkles while keeping the skin's elasticity intact. What we like about this even more is that its perfect for using at night if you are a retinol beginner since the concentration is just right!

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Chapped lips are an year-round issue but even more when winters are around so invest in a slightly thick treatment balm for your cold nights. The Minimalist 8% L-Ascorbic Acid Lip Treatment Balm not only keeps them moisturised because of the glycerin and vitamin E present in its formula but also helps treat pigmented lips which makes it great for slathering on during the night and letting it do its job while you get your beauty sleep.

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