Whether you're a makeup artist or just a girl who likes to look her best, winter is a great time to shine. The cooler temperatures and lower humidity levels make your skin less likely to break out. Here are some great products for winter-proofing your makeup routine.
$63.00
Works very well for my combination skin and makeup lasts much longer. Although it is more like a moisturizer it doesn’t feel oily....Creates Smooth Surface for Makeup Application...I have combination skin that, during the winter, gets really dry and flaky, especially on my nose and cheeks.
What it is:
A makeup primer that's specifically beneficial for oily and combination skin types.
What it does:
A silky gel emulsion, rich in natural ingredients, Prep + Prime Natural Radiance hydrates and primes to improve foundation or powder application, control oil, and promote smooth texture. Vitamins E and C protect with antioxidants, while caffeine calms skin. Illuminating pearl powders reflect optic radiance. The formula disappears upon application, resulting in a beautiful glow. The formula controls shine, provides long-term hydration, and improves radiance while smoothing and softening the look of skin.
What else you need to know:
This product is silicone-free.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2489359
Color: 1 - fair with neutral undertones
$62.00
It is the only skin tint that I have ever found that truest does not oxidize and stays the perfect color. ...It evens out my skin tone and keeps me feeling hydrated for the work day. ...Skin care and light coverage in one step!
What it is: A lightweight skin tint with hyaluronic acid and buildable light-to-medium coverage for a fresh, dewy complexion.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps and moisturizes skin.
- Glycerin: Traps moisture and hydrates skin.
- Mallow: Visibly brightens skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It also comes in recyclable packaging.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2424695
Color: Hydra Booster - for dry, normal, combination skin
$55.50
My skin can also be a bit dry especially in the winter and this primer is hydrating enough to give me a smooth base so that my foundation isn't flaky at all. ...This primer works great with my dry skin, especially during these dry winter months.
What it is: A makeup primer that boosts skin's hydration and radiance for up to 24 hours while extending makeup wear.
Finish: Radiant
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Concerns: Dryness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.
What Else You Need to Know: Refresh dry or dehydrated skin instantly with Step 1 Primer Hydra Booster. Its rich, creamy texture features ginseng, glycerin, and glycols to boost skin's hydration and a radiant look for up to 24 hours, while the invisible wear extends makeup. This primer works perfectly for all skin tones.
Size: 0.28 oz / 8g·ITEM: 2434074
Color: Soleil riche - rich Chocolate
$105.00
I use this everyday - even in the winter! I switched after many many years of Chanel’s famous bronzer. ...My favorite YouTube makeup artist recommended it for oily skin and she said it was poor blurring, It was not poor blurring for me and not at all worth the money.
What it is: A clean, velvety-matte bronzer that leaves skin looking healthy, natural, and authentically bronzed.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
-Phytosqualane (plant-derived): Smooth, streak-free application, restores suppleness
-Volcanic rock and special effects pigments: Absorbs excess oil, mattifies without clogging, boosts lasting power
-Pomegranate extract: Antioxidant-rich to neutralize free radicals, supports healthy-looking skin
Size: 1 oz/ 30mL·ITEM: 2477453
Color: Deep 5 - deepest skin tones with very warm undertones
$39.50
Cons: bottles with pipette is very inconvenient, the product doesn’t contain SPF, that means I can use it only in winter...This product is perfection for winter skin. It has almost a serum like texture but somehow still manages to cover up my redness.
What it is: A skin tint that hydrates with light-medium buildable coverage and a naturally radiant finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid- Helps to visibly plump skin and improve the look of fine lines and seal in moisture.
- Niacinamide and Willow Bark Extract: Visibly smooth, brighten, reduce the look of irritation, and minimizes the appearance of pores and blemishes to keep skin looking smooth and clear.
- Beta Glucan: Soothes and restores skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, tr
$70.00
The powder goes on very smooth and looks very natural, especially on normal to oily skin. In the winter, like any other powder on my dry, winter skin, it does sit on top of my face a bit more and look more noticeable, but this is very easily fixed by applying just after moisturing or applying the powder wet for touch ups. ...Perfectly matches my extremely fair skin-used dry it's a totally natural no makeup look, and when I use the sponge and dampen it, I get utter perfection for an evening out.
What it is: A sheer-to-full-coverage powder foundation has a versatile, mattifying, and long-wearing finish that is perfect for all skin types, including oily.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
What Else You Need to Know: This versatile matte foundation is buildable, long-lasting, and can be used wet or dry. The face powder is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups, covering imperfections, and as a sheer-coverage setting powder. The lightweight formula does not cake and offers a shine-free, natural look.
Size: 0.5 oz / 15 ml·ITEM: 2424760
Color: Shine Control
$32.50
This is a great primer for oily skin! During the winter my skin leans more toward combination, so I use this just in my T-zone along with a more hydrating primer. ...I did feel this was a bit drying, but it may be my winter skin is very combination especially in the wintertime.
What it is: A mattifying makeup primer that absorbs oil to control shine, delivers a blurred, velvety finish, and extends makeup wear.
Finish: Natural
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, and Combination
Concerns: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Achieve a blurred, matte complexion for up to 20 hours with the Mini Step 1 Primer Shine Control. This comfortable formula is made with mineral clay powder, absorbs oil, and controls shine while extending the wear of makeup.
Size: 0.5 oz / 15 ml·ITEM: 2424786
Color: Hydra Booster
$32.50
Great product for winter skin!...However, with dry, red winter skin this product has been a great base before foundation or tinted moisturizer. ...I have been incorporating this product into my daily makeup routine and loving the effects! It is so hydrating - exactly what I needed to combat dry skin in the winter skin.
What it is: A mini-size makeup primer that boosts skin's hydration and radiance for up to 24 hours while extending makeup wear.