Fall & Winter SOS Skincare
As the crisp air of fall turns into winter chill, your skin will feel it—dryness, dullness, and that tight, uncomfortable feeling from the colder weather and indoor heating. It’s the perfect time to switch things up. Reach for a hydrating cleanser that won’t leave your skin feeling stripped, a rich moisturizer to lock in that glow, and a serum with hyaluronic acid or ceramides to keep your skin barrier happy and strong. Don’t forget an exfoliant to banish flaky skin and sunscreen to guard against those sneaky UV rays—even on overcast days.
Hydrating Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin is a daily wash loaded with hyaluronic acid, ceramides and glycerin to keep skin soft and hydrated while melting away makeup, dirt, and oil—without stripping a drop of moisture. Think 24-hour hydration and a clean, comfy, non-greasy feel.
Price: $13.69 | Availability: Target stores, Walmart stores, target.com, walmart.com
Rich Moisturizer
DefenAge's 24/7 Barrier Balance Anti-Aging Cream is a tall drink of water for your skin. Packed with squalane, red algae, Tara tree fruit extracts and their signature Defensins, it dives deep to hydrate at a cellular level. Over time, it helps rebuild your skin’s natural barrier, so it locks in moisture like a pro and keeps dryness far, far away.
Price: $98 | Availability: defenage.com
Gentle Exfoliant
Refresh your skin daily with PCA Skin Daily Exfoliant, a gentle, moisturizing exfoliant designed for all skin types. It softly buffs away dead skin cells, dirt and impurities to reveal a brighter, smoother, more radiant complexion. Perfect for everyday use, it leaves skin feeling clean and balanced.
Price: $46 | Availability: pcaskin.com
Hydrating Serum
Vichy Mineral 89 Hydrating Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is the ultimate skin booster you didn’t know you needed. Packed with pure hyaluronic acid and 15 mineral-rich volcanic water, it hydrates, plumps, and strengthens your skin barrier like a pro. Lightweight, fragrance-free, and safe for all skin types, this fast-absorbing gel is a game-changer for dryness and glow. I's simple, effective and dermatologist-approved.
Price: $19.99 | Availability: cvs.com