As a beauty editor who experiences the works when it comes to my skin—from dryness and eczema to acne—the transitional time of year can quickly turn into a challenge for my complexion. Once temperatures drop below 60 degrees, my skin begins to feel tight and flaky, and I’m met with continual dullness and breakouts. Luckily, years of trying an array of facials, traveling to Seoul (the K-beauty capital), and learning from top dermatologists have taught me which ingredients my skin needs to stay hydrated and glowy.
Ahead, I’m breaking down my step-by-step glass skin routine for dry skin, with every product under $40, to get your complexion ready for the winter months ahead. I know washing your face when your skin is already dry might seem counterintuitive, especially since many cleansers can strip away your skin’s natural moisture. Luckily, this glycerin-packed cleanser from Prequel helps hydrate as it cleanses.
And at $22 for 13.5 fl. oz., it’s a pretty sweet deal compared to the typical bottle for half the size that can run you upwards of $30. It leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh, which is exactly what I need from the first step in my skincare routine. Key ingredients Lactic acid, mandelic acid, ceramides, birch extract Winter dullness is very real, but an exfoliating toner will be a skin savior during the dry months when your complexion needs a boost of brightness.
BYOMA’s formula contains lactic and mandelic acids to gently smooth and exfoliate, plus ceramides to help support your skin barrier and keep it moisturized. Now it’s really time to let the glass skin commence, with Medicube’s viral serum, formulated with PDRN and peptides to help boost moisture and support a smoother-looking complexion. This pink formula soaks into the skin and leaves behind a plump and bouncy finish to give you that coveted dewy glow.
I’m a sucker for a good mask. If you catch me anytime after 9 p.m., odds are I’m lying in bed with one draped over my face. My dry skin loves soaking up all the hydrating goodness from these sheet masks from CLEARSTEM, which leave me looking extra glowy all the way down to my neck.
And to lock in all that glow, this cult-favorite moisturizer is my cold-weather MVP. I reach for it at night if my skin was looking extra flaky, or before heading out on particularly windy days when I know my face will be feeling tight the minute I step outside. **Jasmine Hyman** is the assistant beauty editor at _Cosmo_ who covers all things skincare—from the buzziest facial treatments to new serum launches. She’s spent years perfecting a dry and acne-safe skincare routine, including all of the above products.
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