Winter has barely begun (officially, anyway) and my skin already feels like it has gone through months and months of cold and dry winter weather.

I have combination skin where my T-Zone is often oily but my cheeks and undereyes get quite dry and flaky.  I may love winter but my skin definitely disagrees.  That's why when the weather gets colder, I transition to products that keep my skin glowing and flake-free:


(1) Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream US$24.50:  This cream is rich yet not very heavy which means that I can wear it day or night.  Best of all, a little goes a long way!

(2) Josie Maran Argan Oil C$48/US$48:  Great stuff.  Seriously, great stuff.  Made from 100% all natural fair-trade argan oil, this product is excellent on days when I feel like my skin needs a little pick-me-up.  It goes on smoothly and is instantly absorbed by my skin.  For combination skin, I focus on my cheeks, decollete, and undereye area when applying.  

(3) Smith's Rosebud Salve C$9/US$6:  I keep a tin of Smith's Rosebud Salve in my pocket or in my handbag year round.  It's a truly multi-purpose product I can use to banish dry skin patches, dry cuticle, and dry hands in addition to soothing dry lips.  Bonus: it is taste- and scent-free.

(4) L'Occitane Milk Extra Gentle Soap C$14/US$10:  The smell is oh-so lovely and reminds me of the French Countryside.  It lathers up nicely and has a super gentle formula means which means I can use this both on my body and to remove stubborn eye makeup without drying out sensitive skin.

What are your go-to products this winter?

by Mary Deleniana