With the change in weather, as well as this being my first proper change of seasons in the city, my skin has gone nuts. I have relatively normal/combination skin that is oilier in the summer and drier in the winter/cold climates. I break out every now and then but not really regularly, however I am prone to hyper pigmentation.
Well, my friends, this transition to winter single handedly managed to leave my skin bone dry, completely broken out, and so sensitive I can only wear mineral foundation. I ran to my local Duane Reade and practically wept to the skincare specialist about how uncomfortable my skin had become that I was dreading even washing my face. He gave me a deluxe sample pack of Avene's cleanser and moisturizer for Intolerant Skin.
This little miracle duo salvaged my skin in a matter of days, and I have now realized that when I was in NYC last fall my skin had gone through a similar phase and what I used then to clear it up was this exact pair! So needless to say this is going to be my winter baseline skincare. Another bonus - people immediately began asking me why my skin was glowing! So a little about the formulas: The cleanser is a gel that doesn't foam, you massage it on and wipe away with cotton rounds - no water required at all; The moisturizer is a white cream that feels very comforting, and although has some slip to it, is not greasy in the least. Both products are fragrance free, come in plastic bottles (which I love since it's great for travel), and are in the $20 range.
As for the rest of my skincare it goes as follows:
- Garnier Moisture Rescue SPF15 Lotion (my summer moisturizer that I use to mix with Avene creme during the day since it has no SPF)
- Anti-Aging Products: YSL Temps Majeur Serum (only at night when I don't use the Glycolic Resurfacing Solution) and YSL Temps Majeur Eye Creme (Day and Night - Love this stuff!)
- Breakouts/Hyperpigmentation: Derma36 Glycolic Acid Skin Resurfacing Solution (3-4x wk at night)
I have just started this full program and will let you know what the results are with time, but as of now I'm loving the immediate gratification.
What are you using to take care of your skin this winter?
Happy Trails,
The Travelling Femme
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