According to Punxsutawney Phil, we’re going to have six more weeks of winter weather this year, so there’s no better time to adapt your skincare routine. Between the colder temperatures, indoor heating and harsh winds, skin can be left feeling extra dry and dull right now (even if you have your humidifier working overtime).
PEOPLE editors don’t like to gatekeep, so we’re sharing the best hydrating formulas to come across our desks. They not only combat dry winter skin, but also plump, brighten, firm and smooth. See our reviews below.
Olay Super Cream with Sunscreen
“As a busy mom of two toddlers, I need all my beauty products to pull double duty and fit seamlessly into my 5-minute am routine. Luckily, Olay’s new Super Cream pulls TRIPLE duty — it protects with SPF 30, provides instant hydration that lasts all day thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and primes my skin with Vitamin E and collagen peptide — all in one step! The rich, creamy texture feels super-luxe and absorbs quickly into my face, leaving it feeling soft, smooth and targeting any extra dryness I experience this time of year. It also layers well as a primer under makeup. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and I’ve noticed my acne dark spots are starting to fade thanks to the niacinamide. Overall, it leaves me with a fresh-faced, dewy glow and I feel more confident going makeup free at school drop off.” – Brittany Talarico, Style and Beauty Director
Buy It! Olay Super Cream with Sunscreen, 34.94; amazon.com
True Botanicals Pure Radiance Overnight Lip Treatment
“There are so many lip balms, butters, masks, serums, treatments – and more — launching this season that I have several on rotation. Yes, it’s one of the easiest products to see noticeable results from. But also, it’s one of my favorite categories. I know immediately if scent, taste or texture is a hit or miss. This one, which was three years in the making, isn’t just a hit, it’s a home run, because it’s a crazy hydrating, grown-up formula (no sweet aroma or flavor here) with a hint of color so pretty you’ll reach for it in the day, too.” – Jackie Fields, Deputy Beauty Director
Buy It! True Botanicals Pure Radiance Overnight Lip Treatment, $32; truebotanicals.com
eos Vanilla Cashmere Whipped Oil Butter
“In the winter, my knees and elbows basically turn to sandpaper, and let me tell you, it’s not pretty. Also, it low-key hurts. The new eos Vanilla Cashmere Whipped Oil Butter is so soft on my skin, though, that it just melts right in without feeling greasy — despite the buttery name. Plus, it has that warm vanilla scent from eos that you know and love. You can guarantee that I’ll be using this from winter all the way through to summer. It’s deserving of a year-round spot on your vanity.” — Hedy Phillips, Senior Style Editor
Buy It! eos Vanilla Cashmere Whipped Oil Butter, $13; target.com
Nécessaire The Body Wash
“I do everything you’re not supposed to do when it comes to skin in the winter: I take too-long, too-hot showers, am lazy about moisturizer and only remember to refill my humidifier one in every five nights. So anything I can add to my routine to mitigate my bad behavior — like a super-rich, hydrating body wash. It has ceramides and hyaluronic acid which leaves skin super soft, even if I do absolutely nothing else, and (my favorite part) comes in a fragrance-free option.” – Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor
Buy It! Nécessaire The Body Wash, $38; necessaire.com
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula
“Whenever any spot on my body gets super dry and dare I admit it, chapped, I reach for this cocoa butter stick. It glides on smooth and soothes on contact. I keep one in all my bags and on my nightstand!” – Lauren Lieberman, Managing Photo Director
Buy It! Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick, $4; walgreens.com
Dedcool Hand Cream
“If you know me, you know I can’t live without a hand cream in my purse. Chapped hands are my worst enemy and my beauty savior this winter has been Dedcool’s travel-friendly cream that not only hydrates my skin, but also elevates my fragrance profile with it’s divine bergamot, vanilla and amber scent. Plus, there’s no sticky residue, which, for most, can be a major turn off.” — Michelle Lee, Editorial Assistant Style & Beauty
Buy It! Dedcool Hand Cream 01 in “Taunt”, $20; dedcool.com
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil
“The last thing I need in winter is a cleanser that strips my face of moisture. This cleansing oil is my secret to glass skin. It takes my makeup off with ease and leaves me smooth and supple. A little goes a long way — you barely need one pump to melt away mascara. It doesn’t hurt that it looks chic on my bathroom vanity, too.” — Ana Calderone, Senior Editor, Special Integrated Projects
Buy It! Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Cleansing Oil, $38; kiehls.com
Cyklar Sacred Santal Nutrient-Rich Body Cream
“I’m a sucker for luxurious body creams in the winter, and this one from Cyklar feels like a spa treatment without the hefty price tag. The scent is so incredible — warm with the perfect hint of sweetness. Plus, the rich formula keeps my skin super soft and hydrated, even on the driest of winter days.” – Catherine Santino, Style Writer/Reporter
Buy It! Cyklar Sacred Santal Nutrient-Rich Body Cream, $29; cyklar.com
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