Drink Up: Here’s the Hydrating Skincare Routine You’ve Been Searching For

by Nurain Alicharan

Published Dec 6, 2019

Do you suffer from dry skin during the dry winter months? Maybe it feels a bit tighter and rougher than in the summer? As the seasons change, our skincare routines need to adjust to the cooler temps and drier climates, just like our wardrobes.

The secret: your skincare routine shouldn’t focus only on maintenance, but rather balancing—giving your skin more of what it’s asking for and less of what it doesn’t need. Hydration doesn’t just come into play when you’re applying a face oil or moisturizer. Every product you’re using should feature the hydration benefits your skin is desperately thirsting. If you are not sure where to start, here’s the perfect skincare routine filled with ultra-hydrating products from beginning to end.

Step 1: Cleanse

Ideally, your cleanser should effectively dissolve dirt and impurities without being too harsh on the skin. Yep, you can have the best of both worlds—opt for something gentle with nourishing and hydrating ingredients, like oils and shea butter.

We recommend Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm or Caudalie Gentle Cleansing Milk.

Step 2: Mask

At least once a week, be sure to apply a mask treatment for extra nourishment with lasting benefits. A hydrating mask, especially one with hyaluronic acid, will work wonders.

We recommend Mila Moursi Hydrating & Soothing Mask.

Step 3: Serum

Serums feature a higher concentration of active ingredients, so a hydrating serum is much more potent compared to other skincare products in delivering moisture where it’s needed.

We recommend Bioderma Hydrabio Serum or Eve Lom Intense Hydration Serum.

Step 4: Moisturize

Of course, you need a moisturizer to not only do its duty, but also to lock everything in. Believe it or not, not all moisturizers are created equal, so be sure to go for one with added hydrating benefits.

We recommend Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer or Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S Intense Moisturizing Cream.