Not only is the weather outside a problem for dry skin, but many of us then gather around heaters inside, which dehydrates our skin the same way that a food dehydrator does! The air inside is dryer, harsher and without a little bit of care we can end up with harsher, rougher and deflated skin. And dehydration is a big contributor to fine lines and causing an aged appearance – so it’s important not only to keep up hydration in winter, but also to add a little something soft to keep our skin plump and protected. 

There’s many ways to do this. A great overnight moisturizer is a wonderful way to prevent water loss whilst you sleep, a good sheet mask treatment to help restore hydration or a little hyaluronic acid treatment to keep water inside your skin barrier. 

Regardless of the technique, we’ve put together our top 10 favourite products to help keep our skin calm, deeply hydrated and looking its best no matter the chill outside. 

This is an added must-have for our sensitive skin and acne-prone users. It has been a holy grail for many to repair skin that is damaged, dry, irritated and requires a lasting repair. It can be used everyday to replenish and restore an irritated barrier and infuses soothing panthenol and nourishing ficus extract.

Ideal skin type: irritated, acne-prone, oily

Looking for a little boost to your everyday? These serum pads are two-sided for a perfect sheet mask treatment and then a light exfoliating side to help clear rough skin and even tone. With Anua’s blend of PDRN for skin cell repair and hyaluronic acid for a plumping boost, these pads are a great way to add a deep moisture to your everyday routine!

Ideal skin type: dry, combination, aged skin

The legendary Cosrx snail products are legendary for a reason. If you are struggling with dullness and dryness and need something lightweight to help soothe without reaching for a thicker moisturizer, this cream is pure nutrition in a lightweight, gooey formula. With no grease, oiliness or occlusion of pores – this cream is deeply comforting, helps seal your skin barrier overnight and helps you wake with clearer, nourished skin.

Ideal skin type: oily, combination, irritated skin

This fun mask pack immediately lifts, hydrates and revives skin with the power of cell-energizing enzymes and collagen. If your skin is feeling a little dull and dehydrated, blast your worries away with this powerful, fun treatment (although the mask definitely looks silly). With a 29% snatched jawline and 25% lifted buccal fat in one use – feel your best with this immediate lifting treatment.

Ideal skin type: dry, oily, aged, dull skin

Are you the kind that’s noticing dryness during your busy day? Fear not! Have a little serum mist in your bag on the go and just reapply whenever you need. This is a strong favourite, with a soothing blend of moisturizing oils, repairing and refreshing glutathione to lift dry spots and dark spots and repairing PDRN that keeps your skin soft and noticeably shining.

Ideal skin type: dry, pigmented, dull skin

Fan of a fun bubble mask, this little topical treatment provides all the enriching hydration of a sheet mask with just 3 pumps of the bottle. It goes on your face in fine bubbles and envelops your skin with hyaluronic acid, gardenia extracts and refreshing adenosine to give you a little hydrating boost each night.

Ideal skin type: dry, dull skin

This overnight treatment has been a hit worldwide, as it wraps your skin in a protective layer of collagen, niacinamide, ceramides and refreshing floral extracts. It is a wonderful way to restore hydration to your face overnight and lets you wake up with a lasting, golden glow that will have you skipping through your next day.

Ideal skin: dry, combination, dull skin

This is a true favourite for dull and dry skin, with the deep blend of Damascus rosewater, blended with rose petals and refreshing rosehip oil. This packed bouquet of roses also brings repairing amino acids to your skin, hyaluronic acid and protective trelahose which seals your skin barrier and protects strongly against environmental damage. This night-time treatment is deeply soothing, vibrantly floral and will have your skin softer and at it’s peak hydration.

Ideal skin type: dry, combination, aged skin

If you are a deep dry skin lad in need of deep, melting hydration – look no further than the ceramic cream. With polyglutamic acid (a more powerful form of hyaluronic acid) with deep shea butter, all blended with hydrating and soothing witch hazel, this cream provides a deep, smooth and lasting hydration. If you are battling the winter cold, this soothing cream has your back.

Ideal skin type: dry, dehydrated, irritated skin

Need a rich, plumping hydration that is delicious for your skin and fueled by lasting vitamins? Look no further than this lightweight, gel smoothie that your skin can drink, has red, hydrolyzed collagen and is balanced with refreshing rosehip and hibiscus. This baby will keep you going all winter long, with your brightest glow and deep radiance.

Ideal skin type: combination, oily, dry, normal