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We all swap out our wardrobes as the seasons change, but most people don’t swap out their beauty products. With dropping temperatures, skin needs a different type of attention than it did in the summer: intense hydration. Even if you don’t have noticeably dry skin, you need to add moisturizing ingredients into your beauty regimen in the winter.
It is harder for your skin to stay hydrated in the winter, because cold, dry air depletes water from the surface your skin. For many of us, this causes dry patches or a rough texture. Introducing hydrating ingredients, like hyaluronic acid or nourishing butters, to your skincare can help keep your skin looking soft, plump and firm all through winter – and beyond.
You don’t need to spend a fortune to winterize your skincare routine. You can find all of the moisturizing products you need for less than $20 at just about any drugstore.
These Are The Best Drugstore Beauty Products For Dry Skin:
The Best Hydrating Face Cream: Neutrogena HydroBoost Water Gel Moisturizer
4.6 out of 5 stars, with 25,600 reviews
- This daily-use facial moisturizer protects the skin barrier to lock in moisture.
- Made from hyaluronic acid with a lightweight gel formula, it naturally attracts moisture to the skin for a smooth and supple appearance.
- Reviewers love the HydroBoost Water Gel Moisturizer because it leaves skin with a soft, velvety texture for a firm and bright complexion.
Neutrogena HydroBoost Water Gel Moisturizer ($15.30)
The Best Hydrating Serum: L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Serum
4.5 out of 5 stars, with over 9,500 reviews
- This anti-aging facial serum combats dry skin because it is made with an intensive hydrating formula to smooth out the complexion.
- It is made with a 1.5% pure hyaluronic acid formula for deep moisture.
- Reviewers say this hydrating serum rejuvenates skin and leaves it with a smoother texture.
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Serum ($17.99)
The Best Hydrating Face Wash: CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
4.6 out of 5 stars, with over 24,000 reviews
- The CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser gently washes skin without stripping moisture.
- It is made with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and glycerin to hydrate and smooth as it cleanses.
- Reviewers love this cleanser because it leaves skin clean and smooth and can even help fight acne.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser ($14.64)
The Best Hydrating Body Wash: Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash
4.7 out of 5 stars, with over 10,300 reviews
- This hydrating body wash provides a deep clean without drying the skin out.
- Made with soothing oat, this body wash nourishes skin protects the natural moisture barrier to leave it feeling smooth and soft.
- Reviewers say that it is gentle and soothing, though it is made with fragrances that may irritate certain sensitivities.
Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash ($9.26)
The Best Hydrating Eye Cream: Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream
4.1 out of 5 stars, with over 4,500 reviews
- This deeply hydrating eye cream nourishes the delicate skin around the eyes for a smooth and brighter appearance
- Its unique gel formula is made from hyaluronic acid, licorice extract and a vitamin complex to lock in moisture for a smooth texture.
- Reviewers say this eye cream shows results within a few hours and feels lightweight on the skin.
Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream ($13.43)
The Best Hydrating Lip Balm: Burt’s Bees Ultra Conditioning Lip Balm
4.7 out of 5 stars, with over 13,000 reviews
- This lip balm locks in moisture to repair chapped lips and protect against environmental damage.
- It is made with 100% natural ingredients that hydrate and nourish lips, like shea butter and cocoa butter.
- Reviewers say that the Ultra Conditioning Lip Balm heals damage from cold, dry air but you have to reapply it frequently.
