2023’s Skincare Must-Haves to Prep Your Skin for the Colder Months

Whether you've been looking forward to fall for the whole year or you were sad to say "so long" to summer, the colder months are soon to be upon us.

While you may already know what that means for your wardrobe (bye-bye, summery spaghetti straps and hello, fall-friendly chunky sweaters), there's something else that's even more important to prep for: your skin. Colder weather can take a toll on your skin and cause issues like dryness, flakiness, redness and so much more—but that doesn't mean you're powerless to these problems. Instead of waiting for them to happen before seeking a solution, the best way to keep wintery skin woes at bay is by preventing them in the first place. Thankfully, 2023 has given us the gift of having tons of skincare must-haves at our disposal that can help with this very thing, so we put together a list so that you'll have everything you need as the weather keeps getting chillier this year. If you're to click that "Add to Cart" button, get going with:

This Dew or Dry Everyday Moisturizer: $38

If your skin gets drier than the desert during the colder months, it's time to treat it to the oasis it craves with this desert-inspired vegan moisturizer from the brand-new brand 760 Skin. It's packed with skin-loving natural ingredients like jojoba oil, cactus stem cells and even reishi mushrooms while remaining free of everything you don't want in your skincare, like parabens or sulfates. The formula is gentle enough to use every day to keep your skin glowing, and the neon packaging is cute enough that you'll be proud to display it on your counter so that you'll never forget to apply it each morning and night.

(via 760 Skin)

 

This Hand Lotion That's Essentially 'Gloves in a Bottle': $17.95

Cold, dry weather can wreak havoc on the skin of more than just your face, as your hands often take the brunt of the bad weather blues. Thankfully, Gloves in a Bottle is here to rescue your hands all season long with their innovative shielding lotions (available in multiple different formulas, including original and one with SPF in it). Seriously smooth and not-at-all greasy, this product will have your hands feeling as soft as snow all fall and winter long.

(via Amazon)

 

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This Foundation That Acts Like Skincare: $66

Makeup that's actually good for you? Sign us up. One of the best ways to prepare your skin for the colder months is by wearing makeup that might as well be skincare. Certain brands have come out recently that offer products that fit this bill perfectly, including Oxygenetix. Their Oxygenating Foundation is ultra-breathable to let the natural beauty of your skin shine through (no worries if you prefer a more full-coverage look, as it's also buildable to cover any blemishes and give you a personalized finish), while the nourishing aloe vera base actually protects and heals your skin while you wear it.

(via Oxygenetix)

 

This Skin-Loving Serum-Concealer Hybrid: $26

Another must-have item for your makeup bag that's good enough to count as part of your skincare regimen as well is the newly launched Hueskin Serum Concealer from Live Tinted. It's extremely lightweight and infused with not one but four powerhouse skincare ingredients for hydrating and brightening the skin, so you can cover up any signs of your late-night study sessions (or TikTok scrolling sessions, we won't judge) while actually doing something good for your skin.

(via Live Tinted)

 

This Multipurpose Dewy Lip Treatment: $18

Chapped lips can affect all of us when colder weather comes around, but it's time to say goodbye to the feeling of dry, flaky lips for good. Cheaper than your favorite lip gloss yet more powerful than your go-to lip mask, this dewy lip treatment from Ayurvedistry brand indē wild is a must-have for your lips during the colder months (and all year long). With a vegan formula that biomimics the benefits of Desi ghee, this lip balm is more than just a balm—it's a potent fusion of ingredients that leaves your lips naturally full, remarkably soft, deeply hydrated and visibly plump.

(via indē wild)

 

This Gentle Foaming Gel Cleanser: $28

If sustainable skincare is your thing, you'll want to jump to JunkTheory's site ASAP. While we love all their skin-nourishing, earth-friendly products, their JUNI Juniper Biome cleanser is a must-have for your routine when the colder months come knocking at the door. With ingredients like blue-green algae, sugar beets and aloe, it hydrates your skin while removing dirt, oil and makeup easily and effortlessly. It's the perfect first step for your skincare routine, both morning and night.

(via JunkTheory)

 

This All-in-One Eye Cream: $36

Tired, puffy eyes are a thing for many of us all year round, but the cold and dry weather of fall and winter seem to make the bags under our eyes seem a little extra heavy. Thankfully, Eight Saints has the one product to solve all your undereye issues with their All In eye cream. This small but mighty cream contains all the natural ingredients your skin craves to keep bags and dark circles at bay, leaving you looking refreshed even when your sleep schedule should say otherwise.

(via Amazon)

 

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Bonus: Don't Forget to Nourish Your Skin From the Inside, Too

While the seven products listed above will help you keep your skin soft, bright and protected against cold weather woes, real skincare-lovers know that good skin starts with what you put inside your body. After all, you can't expect to get the glowy skin of your dreams if you're not feeding it the right nutrients it needs to replenish it when the wind starts whipping and the temperatures take a turn for the worse. It's important to eat a balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables and plenty of water, but you can also give your skin a cold weather-prepping boost by adding in some extras that are easy to take every day. Here are a few of our favorites for keeping your skin healthy from the inside out:

• Sun Chlorella green algae superfood tablets: $31.24+
• Leefy Organics' anti-inflammatory liquids: $66
• mykind Organics' Garden of Life vegan collagen builder: $29.44

(via Leefy Organics)

 

Now that you have what you need to keep your skin happy when the cold weather comes through, it's time to learn more about some of the top skincare products that true fans need to know about in 2023. Click HERE for our list, and thank us later when you find all the new products you didn't know you needed.