It’s February and by now you probably wish the cold, dark winter was over. And your skin isn’t very happy about the relentless months of dry weather and even drier heat, either. Instead of buying an ugly lamp, combat SAD with beauty products. There’s a serum that erases lines from your neck, a calming mask that soothes parched winter skin and even a fragrance that will keep your scarf smelling fresh. These new winter beauty products are serious mood lifters — and they’re guaranteed to get you through to spring.
8 New Beauty Products to Buy in the Dead of Winter
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Moisture-Packed Foundation
Hydration and coverage are often mutually exclusive, but this serum-infused compact foundation has both in spades. It was developed by plastic surgeons to be good for skin and it offers serious protection thanks to SPF 50. Plus, anti-aging ingredients fight fine lines while temporarily blurring them away.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Compact, $38 at IT Cosmetics
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Tech Neck Serum
If, like Nora Ephron, you feel bad about your neck, then this serum is worth the investment. It's formulated specifically for thin, dry neck skin and it targets sagging, lines and even the deeper wrinkles that cut straight across — affectionately known as "tech neck" because you get them from looking down at your phone all day.
iS CLINICAL Neckperfect Complex, $78 at iS CLINICAL
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Filter in a Bottle
This cute, little pink bottle contains a magical serum-like substance that instantly blurs away pores and wrinkles. You can put a few drops on trouble spots before applying makeup or take a tiny amount and dab it on over makeup — whichever way you go, the results are really like a filter for your face.
Shiseido Ibuki Smart Filtering Smoother, $23 at Macy's
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Face Oil Fix
Chances are, your skin is begging you for a few drops of face oil right about now. This one fights dry winter air with rosehip seed oil and vitamin E and it helps repair skin's barrier, so cracks and dry patches disappear in a day or two.
Julep Boost Your Radiance Reparative Rosehip Seed Facial Oil, $36 at Ulta
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Scent That Lasts
It's rare that a fragrance appeals to everyone, but this bright, zingy, tea-inspired scent is a true crowd-pleaser. It's also designed specifically to hold on to clothing. Spritz your scarf and it will smell delightful for days (maybe even weeks), which makes it ideal for covering your face when you're on a crowded plane filled with coughing people.
Elizabeth Arden White Tea, $24 at HSN
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Dry Skin Saver
If all the oils and creams in the world aren't fixing your parched skin, then you may need to try a hyaluronic acid serum. This one contains the superstar ingredient, which holds 1,000 times its weight in water and helps your skin hold on to more moisture, as well as dragon's blood. While it may sound like a fictitious ingredient from Game of Thrones, it's actually a tree sap that protects skin from the environment.
Nip + Fab Dragon's Blood Fix Hyaluronic Shot, $26.60 at ASOS
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Delicious Body Cream
There are body creams and then there's Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream — the best-selling moisturizer at Sephora. The brand's newest version is infused with acai and a hint of shimmer and the scent is zingier, but just as delicious as the original. It's sure to sell out fast.
Sol de Janeiro Açaí Body Power Cream, $45 at Sephora
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Calming Mask
Whether you're skiing the Alps or shoveling your driveway, red, irritated skin is a common obstacle in the winter. To calm inflammation, this mask harnesses the power of shea butter and essential oils. It feels soothing the instant you put it on and it works in minutes.
REN Evercalm Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask, $38 at DermStore
