Essential Skincare for Any Season

BY: DEONDRA NEWELL, COLAFW BEAUTY CONTRIBUTOR

The environment experiences constant changes on a yearly basis and you know what does the exact same thing? SKIN! That’s right, our skin! But to be more specific the skin on our face goes through the most changes because it receives the most environmental exposure therefore leaving us at risk for skin damage. But fear not, there are some awesome essential skincare products for your face that can create the best environment for your skin to flourish. Ranging from inexpensive to luxury pricing, these products are backed by science and stellar reputations and will take your skin health and protection to the next level.

Cleanser

Choosing a cleanser that works efficiently while also keeping the integrity of your skin’s barrier in tact is key during changing seasons.

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CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser $16

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Tatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser $18-$40

Hyaluronic Acid

This powerful and effective skin care component is engineered to create the prime environment for your skin retain moisture and heal itself from the inside out. Retaining 1000 times its weight in water, hyaluronic acid acts as a water magnet to pull moisture into the skin.

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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid Serum 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum $9.90

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum - Starting at $85

Eye Cream

Protecting the thinnest skin in your face is one of the most important things you can do!

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Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick $12.99

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Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream $65

Moisturizer

Keeping the skin bright, beautiful, and healthy is a great start every day!

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E.L.F Holy Hydration! Gel Yeah Water Moisturizer $12

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Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream Plumping & Hydrating Moisturizer $23-$89

Supportive Additions

Lip Care

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Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick $12.99

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Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Lip Gloss Balm

Sunscreen

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​Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen $22-$48

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Hydra Sunscreen $40

This is simply scratching the surface of all of the various resources available at our disposal that can help make our skin be its very best. No matter what you choose, it’s always important that you commit to a consistent regimen at least for three months to give it time to be fully effective. Different variables can have an effect and certain ingredients shouldn’t be used by expecting mothers or those using medical-grade acne treatments so always consult an esthetician or dermatologist in your area if you’re unsure of what’s best for you. Either way, here’s your sign! It’s time to take the steps toward healthy more confident skin!