One of my most-trusted winter skincare staples has got to be Elizabeth Arden’s 8 Hour cream.
I’ve been using it for so many years now, and I honestly think that nothing can replace this amazing, multitasking product. I haven’t done much snowboarding this year, because of how warm the weather has been, but I always use the 8 Hour Cream as a protective moisturizer and I love using it as a lip and hand treatment as well.
Paula’s Choice Lip Perfecting Gentle Scrub is another cold-weather must for me. I love that it comes in a tube, and not an annoying jar. Usually I just use a moist washcloth to exfoliate my lips, but once in a while I do love a good scrub, especially since my lips tend to feel so dry lately.
Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream is one of my favorite eye creams, and I am very picky when it comes to these. It’s thick, creamy and intense which I love as an overnight treatment.
For years now, I’ve been using Baby Oil as an in-shower moisturizing treatment, but in winter I also like to use a lotion on top of that because my skin tends to feel very dry during colder weather. One of my recently discovered and loved lotions is Skinfix Daily Lotion. Unlike other lotions that target dry skin, this Skinfix Daily Lotion is very lightweight, doesn’t feel greasy, it’s fragrance-free, contains natural sunflower as well as jojoba and grape seed oils. Absolutely love this lotion!
Another favorite is one that I’ve already mentioned several times over the last couple of weeks: Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water/Waterproof Makeup Remover. It’s incredibly gentle and is amazing at removing makeup, even the waterproof stuff. The hype is definitely real with this one!
I’m not usually a fan of mechanical exfoliation and definitely prefer using chemical exfoliants, but once in a while I do like trying an exfoliating cleanser. Right now, I’m trying out Clarins One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract. It exfoliates the skin, while being delicate and gentle, I love how smooth my skin feels right after using- it definitely helps with getting rid of those dry flakes. The only issue I have with this cleanser, is that it smells like an orange-scented cleaning supply, in that sort of ugly, artificial way. Thankfully, the scent doesn’t tend to linger on, so it’s not as bothersome, but I’m definitely not in love with this scent.
Last, but not least, my favorite lip balm of all time: Chanel Rouge Coco Baume. It might be very pricy, but I definitely think that this little balm is worth the splurge. It’s been a favorite of mine for years and works wonders for my dry lips.
What skincare products are you guys loving at the moment?
36 Comments
Blaire Bingham
January 29, 2016 at 8:51 amThe Paula’s Choice brand is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I love reading about everybody’s skin care picks because there is so much out there that it can be overwhelming. Thanks for sharing your reviews!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:40 pmSame here! I think they’re skin care products are amazing!
Darina
January 29, 2016 at 9:45 amI use the Chanel lipsticks too. I do not want other lipsticks!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:41 pm:)
Krystal // The Krystal Diaries
January 29, 2016 at 10:09 amI’ve never used Chanel lipsticks before. I always hear good things about them though!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:41 pmThat’s actually a lip balm :) They do have a great formula.
Jodie
January 29, 2016 at 10:38 amThe Clarins cleanser sounds lovely, although I’m glad to hear the orange scent doesn’t linger. Also the Chanel balm sounds like one I need to try too, my lips seem to always be chapped with no sign of relief right now!
Jodie // Jodie Loue
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:43 pmThe Chanel balm is seriously one of my faves.
missgetaway
January 29, 2016 at 10:52 amOh wow these products look so good. The Chanel balm sounds so lovely.
Love, Kerstin
http://www.missgetaway.com/
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:43 pmIt really is!
Linda
January 29, 2016 at 11:32 amI have yet to try any of these products! I’m going to give them a try!
http://www.llindatt.blogspot.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:44 pm:)
Gyudy
January 29, 2016 at 11:58 amYou’re making me want to try that lip balm! Love that micellar water too and love the sound of the Clarins exfoliator, even if the smell is not great. You can’t beat the feel of freshly scrubbed face ;) xx
Gyudy @ Gyudy’s Notes Of Beauty
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:44 pmThat micellar water is so, so lovely!
laura anne
January 29, 2016 at 1:19 pmI love the Clarins exfoliator, I totally agree with you… my skin feels so smooth after use!
There are some other products you’ve mentioned that I would love to try – like the Skin Fix daily lotion! xx
LAURA THINKS ABOUT BLOG
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:45 pmThe Skin Fix lotion is pretty amazing, love that it’s fragrance-free!
Danielle Beautyblog
January 29, 2016 at 1:37 pmThe Paula’s Choice Lip Exfoliant sounds lovely! As does the Chanel Balm! I find it so hard to get long lasting balms as my lips dry out so quickly, especially in winter!
Danielle’s Beauty Blog
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:48 pmTrust me, I know the struggle!
Biana Perez
January 29, 2016 at 1:59 pmI had a sample of the BB moisturizer and now I really want the full size!! Great post girl! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:48 pmThanks Biana!
Samantha Frances
January 29, 2016 at 2:15 pmI swear by the Garnier cleansing water and I definitely think I’ll try out the skin fix daily lotion, it sounds amazing! xxx
http://www.samanthafrances.co.uk
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:51 pmIt’s lovely!
Ashley
January 29, 2016 at 2:18 pmLove Paula’s Choice Scrub <3
Ashley
http://www.ashleyelizabethbeauty.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:51 pm:)
Nereyda Gonzalez
January 29, 2016 at 4:03 pmOMG, I could go on and on about products that come in tubs. I hate them because they just get stuck in my nails. Tubes are the way to go! I really want to try something from Paula’s choice, it sounds so good!
Nereyda│ This Girl Is Obsessed
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:54 pmYes!! I think that tubes are so much better. I love Paula’s Choice cleansers and moisturizers, too.
Miss Makeup Magpie
January 29, 2016 at 10:56 pmI recently tried a sample of the BB Eye Cream and it was just so lovely, I really want to purchase the full size! xx
Gemma ♥ | Miss Makeup Magpie
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 2:58 pmIt really is so nice!
The Sunday Mode
January 30, 2016 at 2:59 amI think I’d really like to try out Elizabeth Arden’s 8 hour cream, it seems like such a good multi-tasking product and everyone seems to love it.
http://www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 3:01 pmIt really is!
Ela BellaWorld
January 30, 2016 at 3:17 pmI’ve used 8 hour cream for years, it is one of the best, I should repurchase it! I can’t apply a lipstick without scrubbing my lips, winter really ruins them! I love the original micellar water, it is really gentle.
Ela BellaWorld
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 3:02 pmAh me too! I always have to make sure that they’re scrub and nicely moisturized, especially during winter!
Bernadette
January 30, 2016 at 10:21 pmGorgeous Post. I’ve heard so many good things about that bobby brown eye cream, I am super keen to try it out.
http://www.themakeupaficionado.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 7, 2016 at 12:14 pmThanks Bernadette!
Elizabeth Mayce
January 31, 2016 at 4:59 pmI’ve been wanting to try the Garnier Micellar Water, I currently use the Simple Skincare one and love it. XO
-Elizabeth Mayce
http://www.elizabethmaycelovelifebeauty.com/
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
February 2, 2016 at 3:02 pmDefinitely try the Garnier one, once you run out of the the one you’re using right now! I’m sure you’ll love it!