As much as we want spring to arrive soon, the Canadian weather is always unpredictable. Summer can’t come soon enough, but it seems we may have to make do with the dry and chilly weather a little while longer. In the meantime, if you’re still looking for moisturizers that will keep your skin alive and hydrated, check out our personal favourites!
FACE
Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer from GLOW RECIPE
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Glow Recipe (@glowrecipe) on
If you love watermelons, then you’ll love this moisturizer from Korean skincare brand GLOW
RECIPE. The Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer is perfect for those with oily skin
looking to hydrate their skin without making it oilier. The moisturizer is a lightweight gel that
doesn’t feel heavy on the skin, and features key ingredients such as watermelon extract,
Hyaluronic Acid, and antioxidants that give your skin a boost of radiance and glow. The smell of
watermelon is pleasant and present upon application, and the adorable pink packaging is the
cherry on top.
The True Cream Aqua Bomb from BELIF
View this post on InstagramA post shared by belif USA (@belifusa) on
Another great Korean skincare product is BELIF’s True Cream Aqua Bomb. This ultra lightweight
moisturizer is a gel cream that cools your skin upon application, giving it a refreshing feeling. The
moisturizer is said to be free of radicals and helps minimize the look of pores as it hydrates your
skin. According to clinical tests, it provides a +70% increase in skin’s hydration levels.
The Dewy Skin Cream from Tatcha
A popular cult-favourite in the beauty community, you probably already know about
Japanese-brand Tatcha and it’s iconic Dewy Skin Cream. While many of the brand’s products
come with a hefty price tag, the high reviews have shown that the results are worth the splurge.
This rich cream provides your skin with hydration and a healthy glow, all with the help of its key
ingredient: Japanese purple rice. Packed with nutrients and other botanical extracts, the Dewy
Skin Cream will plump your skin and give the dewy look you desire.
BODY
Body Crème from OUAI
Looking for a body cream that doesn’t leave you feeling greasy? Then you’ll love the Body
Crème from OUAI. This whipped body cream gives you intense hydration as it penetrates into
your skin upon application, with no sticky or greasy residue left behind. It’s main ingredients
consist of coconut oil, Cupuaçu butter, and Squalane, which work together to nurture your skin
and give it a glow. A little goes a long way, giving you a bang for your buck.
Sleepy from LUSH
LUSH Canada
If you’re in need of relaxation and a little help falling asleep, then the Sleepy body lotion from
LUSH has you covered. As one of the brand’s top sellers, many have raved about not only its
hydrating effects on dry skin, but also its ability to put you at ease with its calming lavender
scent. As expected of LUSH, the lotion is made of natural ingredients and safe synthetics.
LIPS
Sugar Caramel Hydrating Lip Balm from Fresh
For those who aren’t aware, sugar is a great ingredient for chapped and dry lips because of its
exfoliating properties. Beauty and skincare brand fresh are known for having sugar in many of
their lip products, and it definitely does the trick of giving you the soft, kissable lips you want.
The Sugar Caramel Hydrating Lip Balm smells divine and delivers 24-hour moisture, giving you
the sweetest lips around. Get plumped and pouty!
Balm Dotcom from Glossier
View this post on InstagramA tube for every mood. Welcome to the family, Mango Balm Dotcom!
A post shared by Glossier (@glossier) on
For minimalists and millennials all around, Glossier has become a well-known brand in the
beauty community. The brand swears by its trademark belief “Skin first, makeup second.” From
top sellers such as the Milky Jelly Cleanser to their Super serums, another iconic product from
Glossier includes their Balm Dotcom. This universal skin-salve claims to be a “do-everything lip
balm,” where you can apply it not only on your lips, but other dry areas such as your elbows and
cuticles. While most multi-use products make you skeptical, the Balm Dotcom has become a
cult-favourite for doing the job. It comes in 8 fun flavours, from mango to their signature
“Birthday” flavour (inspired by the dessert itself!).
HANDS
Hand Cream from L’OCCITANE
Say goodbye to dry hands with hand cream from L’Occitane. With roots stemming from
Provence, the French brand has created a series of moisturizing hand creams in different
scents, such as cherry blossom, almond, and more. These luxurious hand creams are
formulated with shea butter to lock in moisture, and don’t leave a greasy feeling so that you can
keep using your hands in everyday tasks. Perfect for the cold, Canadian winters. If you really
want to get a glimpse of Southern France, I recommend the natural lavender scent!
EYES
Cheer Up Brightening Vitamin C Eye Cream with Acerola Cherry from
FARMACY
View this post on InstagramA post shared by FARMACY (@farmacybeauty) on
Get rid of dark undereye circles and wrinkles with some vitamin C! The Cheer Up BrighteningVitamin C Eye Cream from FARMACY helps brighten your eyes while delivering ultimatemoisture. The key ingredient is (you guessed it) vitamin C, and with other ingredients such ascaffeine, Sacha Inchi Peptide, and Hyaluronic Acid, the cream works to smooth the looks of finelines and firm the skin while hydrating the delicate skin around your eyes.
For the latest in fashion, lifestyle, and culture — follow us @HOLRMagazine.