About 8.4 million people in the United States struggle with dry skin. Many suffer with the issue year-round, but it is especially hard to control the problem during cold winter months.
There is a huge misconception floating around that you are not supposed to put makeup over dry skin, and if you do, dry patches and flakes will become more noticeable. Naysayers beware! There is a multitude of products that not only reduce the visibility of dry patches, but contain nourishing ingredients to soothe and heal the skin.
Here is my list of Gazelle-approved, dry skin-friendly beauty products:
Powder Kiss Lipstick
MAC
$19
When I think of matte makeup products, my mind used to immediately go to the word “dry.” For a long time, I was traumatized by many failed attempts at wearing matte lipstick. The cracking of my lips, the constant wiping and reapplying, and the clumps were no fun. MAC completely changed my perception with its new Powder Kiss Lipstick. This soft-matte lipstick provides immediate and long-term hydration to the lips. The brand worked to find a long-wearing “lippie” that imitates the feel of a lip balm, and it succeeded.
Glow Sweet Glow Skin Hydration – Vegan Gummies
HUM Nutrition
$25
Many of us are so encompassed with the hustle and bustle of daily life that we forget to eat foods that contain all of the vitamins and macronutrients that we need. As we age, we naturally lose vitamin C in both the inner and outer layers of our skin. This product contains vitamin E and C to help enhance your skin’s natural glow and protect it from the sun.
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer
Too Faced
$29
Too Faced created this hydrating, buildable, multi-tasking concealer that masks imperfections, smooths and sculpts skin for natural-looking coverage. It is infused with nourishing ingredients that your skin will thank you for, such as coconut water, alpine rose, and hyaluronic acid. They all come together in this tiny bottle for a wrinkle-free, medium coverage that will keep people guessing.
Superberry Hydrate + Glow Oil
Youth to the People
$44
The hydrating prickly pear and squalane oil work to lock in moisture with the help of omega fatty acids and high levels of vitamin C. Jojoba and sunflower oil in this elixir brighten and revive dehydrated skin without weighing it down. This product has multiple uses. Mix one drop of oil into your foundation for a subtle all-day glow and hydrating boost of antioxidants, or skip the face primer and use this oil instead.
Hydra-Essentiel Rich Cream – Very Dry Skin
Clarins
$48
This rich face cream soothes dry, cracked skin by shielding it from the dehydrating effects of sudden temperature changes, indoor and outdoor pollutants, and environmental stress. A succulent plant extract called kalanchoe, otherwise known as the “organic leaf of life,” revitalizes the skin’s natural hydration to retain moisture in any environment.
Dry Body Oil
Moraccanoil
$48
This weightless, non-greasy body oil features an easy spray application and is fragranced naturally with the Moroccanoil signature scent and a blend of exotic amber and sweet florals. Argan oil helps to hydrate and nurture the skin to help improve its texture and tone, while olive oil moisturizes, protects and nurtures skin. This product is free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan and triclocarban. It also comes in sustainable packaging, which is great for mother earth!
Skin Nourish Coral Grass & Green Algae Moisture Face Mask
Bobbi Brown
$54
This high-end face mask uses coral grass, hydro herb and salicornia to join forces to moisturize, smooth and nourish the skin. Chlorella extract and murumuru butter to support the skin’s natural moisture and reduce the appearance of fine, dry lines. Use this product three times a week to support the health of skin’s natural moisture barrier and restore the skin’s balance of moisture.
Dior Forever 24h* Wear High Perfection Skin-Caring Matte Foundation
DIOR
$54
Dior’s iconic Forever foundation has an intense pore-tightening effect that uses Rose Hip Extract to help protect skin from external aggressors and reduce the appearance of pores. The pansy extract hydration booster helps protect the skin from drying, leaving it soothed, and even more radiant. Protection from the sun is a major benefit as well. It keeps the complexion even and shields against UVA and UVB rays with SPF 35 broad-spectrum sunscreen. This foundation is also available in a glow formula for a radiant finish.
