❄️ Winter Skincare Swaps – Must-Have Products to Protect Against Dryness & Irritation
DID YOU KNOW…when the temps drop, so does your skin’s moisture?! Cold air, indoor heating, and harsh winds all work against your barrier which leave skin feeling tight, flaky, and extra sensitive. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back (and your face)!
Here are our favorite winter skincare swaps to keep your glow strong all season long:
1. Swap Your Foaming Cleanser for a Cream or Milky Cleanser
Foaming cleansers can strip away your skin’s natural oils — something you really need in the winter.
Opt for a hydrating, gentle cleanser that leaves your skin soft and refreshed, not squeaky-clean.
Poppin Tip: Look for ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or ceramides. We love Barrier Balance Creamy Cleanser from Face Reality Skincare or Mystiq Cleanser from Lira Clinical.
2. Trade Lightweight Moisturizer for a Barrier-Repairing Cream
Your skin barrier is your winter MVP!
Switch your summertime gel moisturizer for something richer — a barrier-supporting cream that locks in hydration and protects from the cold.
Poppin Pick: We love moisturizers with squalane, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to strengthen and hydrate. Our newest and favorite for barrier repair is Face Reality’s Barrier Repair Gel Cream.
3. DO Add In A Hydrating Toner
Store bought toners usually contain high levels or alcohol or astringents which can be too harsh when humidity drops.
Instead, try a hydrating mist or toner to replenish moisture and prep your skin for serums.
Poppin Pick: Our Hyacyn Active treatment spray from Hydrinity Skincare — it soothes, balances, and boosts the skin barrier (a winter must-have!) or the Moisture Balance Toner from Face Reality if you’re EXTRA dry.
4. Boost Your Routine With Overnight Hydration
Dryness tends to peak while you sleep.
Use a night cream or sleeping mask that deeply nourishes overnight so you wake up glowing.
Poppin Tip: Layer it over your serum for maximum moisture retention.
5. Don’t Skip SPF — Even in Winter!
Clouds and cold weather can be deceiving, but UV rays can still damage your skin year-round.
Choose a hydrating & broad spectrum SPF that offers protection without feeling heavy or greasy.
Poppin Pick: We LOVE Mixi SPF, Lira SPF’s, or the Face Reality Daily SPF 30.
💕 Final Thoughts
Winter skincare doesn’t mean piling on products. It’s about choosing smarter, gentler formulas that keep your barrier strong and your glow poppin.
Need help customizing your winter routine?
Book your next facial and let us create a skincare plan that’s made for you this holiday season!