If you’re like me battling dry skin, you know the struggle all too well. The tightness, the flakiness, the constant need for hydration – it can feel like an endless battle. But fear not, because I’ve got your back! In this post, I’m excited to share my handpicked selection of products that have become absolute lifesavers for dry skin.
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion for Delicate Skin with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal & Dimethicone: For those of you dealing with eczema, this is it! My sister and I swear by the Aveeno Baby Lotion with Natural Oatmeal – and we’ve tried all the eczema lotions/ointments. Just be sure it’s the ‘Baby’ line with ‘Natural Oatmeal’ you’re picking up, as Aveeno has a lot of options, but this specific one is a game changer for sensitive, eczema-prone skin.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 30: We all know by now that daily SPF is a must! I’ve started incorporating SPF into my daily skincare/makeup routine once I found this one from CeraVe that didn’t irritate my skin or give off the white-cast – and my makeup layers over it nicely. Sun exposure can worsen dry skin, and I highly recommend CeraVe for sun protection and skincare as a whole.
eos Shea Better Body Lotion- Vanilla Cashmere: Can we talk about this scent?! I have received so many compliments after lathering this on. Someone told me I smelled like “Disneyland Ice Cream” and said it was a good thing – LOL. If you’re not into strong vanilla scents, I would check out the rest of eos’ 24H Moisture line, but I love it, and my dry skin loves it!
Jergens Natural Glow In Shower Lotion, Self Tanner: I recently rediscovered this oldie but goodie. Once you’ve finished your shower, but before you’ve dried off, lather this lotion on your wet skin and pat dry with a towel. My dry skin craves lotion immediately following my scorching hot showers, and if you’re looking to develop a tan as well… you’ve found the perfect product!
Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm: This oil-based balm (but no oily residue!) acts as a makeup remover and face wash 2-in-1 – the perfect travel companion! Plus, it’s a great alternative to disposable cleansing wipes. My sensitive skin loves this, and the eucalyptus ingredient does not irritate me.
House of M Saffron Miracle Serum: This anti-aging, brightening, antioxidant-rich serum is made with premium saffron. The saffron works to even out skin tone, reduce redness, minimize the appearance of fine lines and balance your skin’s sebum production, all while restoring radiance to the skin. I was gifted this product and later discovered it’s $98, but I will definitely be purchasing it myself as the bottle is almost empty now. WOW! This stuff is GOOD! Almost every day, after washing my face, I apply a few drops to my skin before applying face cream. It’s like the life is coming back to my dull skin, and it’s SO soft and hydrated now!
Osmosis Infuse Nutrient Mist: When I’m in need of a little extra hydration, I use this Nutrient Activating Mist. While it’s meant to be applied after a skin serum, you can use it whenever – even after makeup for a radiant glow – or in between your makeup routine. I spray it on my beauty blender when blending out my concealer under my dry under eyes.
Make Up For Ever – HD Skin Hydra Glow – Hydrating Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid: This skincare-based foundation is medium coverage with a naturally luminous finish that hydrates, smooths, and visibly plumps and brightens skin. I opt for lightweight foundations or tinted moisturizes due to the cakiness full coverage foundations typically look on my skin. This one has my skin looking so glowy and hydrated, and the texture melts right into my skin.
NARS Afterglow Tinted Lip Balm: Okay I had to add in a lip product, because if you’re anything like me and deal with dry skin, you experience chapped lips too! I’m not a fan of wearing lipstick because of this, but this NARS Afterglow Tinted Lip Balm is a match made in heaven for these chronically dry lips (thanks a lot Accutane…). Besides good ol’ Aquaphor, this is the only lip product I keep repurchasing and truly hydrates – plus adds a beautiful color.