This is the coldest time of the year, so many of us face typical winter skin problems such as dryness, dehydration, redness and itching. This is not surprising with heaters and radiators drying everything out and drinking extra coffee to feel warm. No wonder our skin is often in full crisis mode by February. To make matters worse, winter skin makes us look older as our skin becomes more textured and our complexion more blotchy.
Our immediate instinct is to wear makeup to even out the skin, but some people may be hesitant to apply foundation with concerns of further irritation. We can’t blame them for thinking that way. There are a lot of foundations out there that don’t perform very well in cold weather. Well, you’ll be glad to know, at Jane Iredalewe have some great winter skin foundations that will get you excited.
Which foundation is best for dry skin?
At the top of our list is the HydroPure Tinted Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and CoQ10. If ever there was a foundation to repair dehydrated winter skin, this is it. We don’t need to tell you the first two key ingredients as they are in the name, but let’s talk about what they do.
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Hyaluronic acid has an excellent ability to help the skin retain water. In fact, it allows the skin to retain approximately 1000 times its weight in water. This is great news for our dry and dehydrated friends.
- The next ingredient, CoQ10, addresses free radical damage. CoQ10 is a powerful tool for supporting collagen and elastin, so if you’re concerned about unwanted texture, it’s sure to help.
- There is also allantoin which helps fight redness and irritation.
HydroPure can be worn as a primer under any of our powders or over one of our Smooth Affair Primers for extra shine and smoothness. You’ll love the way it melts into the skin and creates a dewy finish that lasts all day. Learn more about how to use HydroPure Tinted Serum.
Note that there is no sun protection in HydroPure, so we usually pair it with an SPF product for best results.
The next winter skin solution we present may surprise you because it’s actually a system that contains a powder. There is a misconception that all powders will dry out the skin but not this one!
PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation is a powder foundation that covers like a liquid, has no drying agents and has a soothing formula packed with minerals and antioxidants. Our best recommendation is to use it in The Skincare Makeup System consisting of Smooth Affair Brightening Face Primer, PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation and POMMISST Hydration Spray.
- Smooth Affair Brightening Face Primer will add a layer of hydration, create a hydrated finish and even out the texture of your skin.
- The PurePressed foundation will soothe and calm your skin by providing broad-spectrum SPF. Contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to soothe and calm even the driest skin. Learn more in this PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation guide.
- POMMISST Hydration Spray will give makeup a lasting finish and give you even more hydration. Pomegranate is a powerful antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage and works with your SPF.
Skin care routine for dry skin
Along with using the best possible skin moisturizers and following a hydrating winter makeup routine, there are also some daily practices that will optimize your skincare and makeup regimen.
- When doing your morning and evening skin care, never let your face dry completely. Apply serums while skin is still damp from cleansing, apply moisturizer while skin is still damp from treatment, and apply primer while your skin is still damp from moisturizer. Building your skin on top of a layer of moisture helps keep skin more hydrated throughout the day.
- Always use a moisturizing spray. After applying makeup, spritz with POMMISST, Calming Lavender or D20 Hydration Spray for added moisture. Take your moisturizing spray with you and use it throughout the day.
- Add an Omega to your daily supplement regimen. Omegas help your skin cells retain water more effectively and stimulate redness in the skin. Skin Omegas from the Advanced Nutrition Programme, combine Omega 3 for dryness and texture with Omega 6 for inflammation and redness. We recommend two a day. You will see results within a few weeks of starting.
- Beware of sugar and caffeine intake. Sugar and caffeine are two of the most inflammatory and drying substances you can put in your body. Try to limit your coffee consumption to one cup a day and replace processed sugar snacks with fruit or healthier options. You’ll thank yourself later.
Wearing the right foundation in winter shouldn’t be a challenge, and we like to pride ourselves on providing healthier options than traditional makeup. Remember that Jane Iredale The formulas are made without the top sensitizers found in traditional makeup. This includes talc, mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances and chemical SPF. What’s left behind is high-performance skincare makeup that looks as good as it looks.
If you’re not sure which foundation or combination to choose, remember we’re here to help. Take our Foundation Finder quiz to find your best shade and formula. We are looking forward to hear from you!
