7 Winter Beauty Essentials Under $30
There are plenty of things to look forward to with the welcoming of the winter months–the New Year, hot cocoa, ice skating, fuzzy sweaters, the ability to wear boots everywhere–but sadly this also means the inevitable toll that the weather takes on our silky smooth skin.
Yes, the colder days may usher in a few of our favorite things such as sleep and cozying up on the couch watching endless reruns, but we also have to make way for the unwarranted dry skin, redness, and a lack of that oh-so-cherished sun kissed glow.
Not to mention all of you northern snow bunnies out there that are forced to deal with the continuous snowy water spritzing all over your freshly made up face.
For the cooling temperatures at hand, consider arming yourself with a less expected form of seasonal coverage: an on-the-go beauty arsenal that’s guaranteed to keep you sane, moisturized, and fresh-faced all season long, whether you’re skiing Snowmass in Aspen, braving the city streets, or simply dashing around campus.
These products will keep you feeling fresh and beautiful through rain, sleet, wind or snow. The best part is that they are perfect to stash in your purse or carry-on bag when traveling for the holidays, for those must needed on-the-run touch ups.
Oh, and did I mention that they’re all under $30? Enough said.
1) Oil Cleanser
Winter is the perfect time to adapt a face cleansing oil into your beauty regimen. Try the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil for a gentle yet effective face cleansing before bed. Oil cleansing may seem like a direct plea for more breakouts, but think again ladies.
DHC’s will melt away your makeup (yep, even eye stuff) and give your pores a gentle, hydrating cleanse. Just apply two pumps all over your face and neck, and let it settle. Massage it deeply into your skin, and then rinse it off using hot water.
For an even deeper cleanse, try using a muslin cloth when removing the product. See for yourself at dhccare.com and you’ll never go back to your pharmacy face wash.
2) Self-Heating Face Mask
Sometimes you just want to indulge in a luxurious spa treatment, but seldom have the time or money to feed your facial desires. This is why Bioré’s self-heating mask is the answer to all of your skin prayers.
This customizable face mask is packed with super absorbent charcoal, which sucks the impurities right out of your pores and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth and supple. Simply apply as is for a warm and tingly cleansing effect, or mix with water to intensify the heating properties.
Plus, it only takes 60 seconds to dry and activate so you’ll be soothed and out the door in no time! Pick one up at your local pharmacy or Ulta store.
3) Chap Stick
The sensitive skin on your lips is usually the first part of your face to fall victim to the dryness of the winter breeze. Nourish your pout with an all-natural lip balm like the C Me Smile Lip Butter by Yes To Carrots.
This tiny little tube is jam packed with vitamin-C and 100 percent natural organic ingredients. It is made with great stuff; it smells delicious and corrects your dry lips instead of simply coating them for temporary relief. Buy yours today, available at Soap.com.
4) Cuticle Balm
Medicine Mama’s Bee Magic Wand is an all in one lip and face balm that’s literally a heaven sent miracle product that cures just about every sweater weather symptom.
Apply it to your eyelids, cuticles, and even cheekbones under makeup as a barrier against dry skin or take it out with you and dab it on throughout the day for a dose of all-over cuticle hydration. Order one today from Medicinemamasapothecary.com.
5) Hair Fix
For an on the go hair pick me up, try Kérastase’s new Carré Lissant hair papers. These little sheets are pre-saturated with a thin layer of rose, citrus and patchouli-scented wax that both nourish and revive your dull winter tresses.
Run one of these over your static ridden frizzy locks to add an instant shine and tame those pesky dried out fly-aways. Combat frizz and hydrate dryness by purchasing a pack of these miracle sheets from kerastase-usa.com.
6) Stay-On Blush
With the lack of sunlight and constant desire to remain bundled up indoors, winter paleness is an inevitable struggle. Fight the cold weather blues and keep your skin looking fresh and healthy with a swirl of brightening blush at the apples of your cheeks.
Try Cargo Cosmetics’ water resistant blush for a perky glow at any time of the day. This long lasting blush boasts a first-of-its-kind formula that resists moisture, be it weather-induced or sweat. The secret is in the silicone-coated pigments, which adhere to skin more effectively than your standard powder. Purchase this stay all day blush from cargocosmetics.com.
7) Waterproof Mascara Topcoat
If the thought of abandoning your go-to daily mascara is too much to bear, I totally get it—but would suggest you invest in a waterproof topcoat like the Locked and Coated by bareMinerals.
For lashes that last through rain and snow apply your regular mascara as normal and finish off with a few strokes of this water-resistant formula and you’ll be looking bright eyed until bedtime. Find yours today on bareescentuals.com.