Cooler months may be great for lounge energy and cozy athleisure wear, but let’s be honest – it can be a little rough on your skincare routine. From dryness and artificial heat to insane amounts of crisp harsh winds Winters can be brutal.

As anyone who's ever perused the aisles of a beauty specialty store can tell you, finding the best skincare products is hard. From moisturizers (our favorite is the Exederm Flare Control Cream because it provides the perfect amount of relief from the cold winter weather) to cleansers, exfoliators, anti-aging treatments, and more to high-end beauty brands and everything in between: there’s a lot! That's why we’ve done the work for you to highlight our favorite products to revitalize your skincare as we transition to Spring.

Vitamin-C Remedy Mask by Pixi:

Don’t You Feel Rejuvenated Already? Photo Courtesy of Pixi Beauty Instagram — Don’t You Feel Rejuvenated Already? Photo Courtesy of **Pixi Beauty Instagram**

Our ultimate pick is the Vitamin-C Remedy Mask. It’s a brightening, toning jelly packed with nutrients and botanicals to help refresh and revitalize your skin. It’s a blend of Citrus, Green Tea, Ferulic Acid and Ginseng which provides an energizing, brightening and hydrating sensation. The scent is phenomenal and the epitome of Springtime! As far as the brand, Pixi has a loyal worldwide following thanks to its pure, awakening & skin-loving products that create a naturally radiant "just had a good night's sleep" look. The brand has a TON of swoon-worthy products. Their Glow Tonic is a must have! The Rose Lip Nourisher is a great product for everyday use. It provides intense moisture with a bit of shine.

OC Magic Oil from OC Cosmetics:

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Founder Orianne Collins actually made this formula in her bathroom during quarantine because she wanted one oil that does it all instead of having to use a bunch of different ones (I mean, same sis!). With 47 ingredients in it, including Vitamins A, B, C, D and E, diamond dust, green coffee, hibiscus, bitter orange and a blend of essential oils, it leaves skin plumped, tight, dewy and rejuvenated. It’s an all-in-one, full-body beauty serum with endless benefits including reducing the appearance of cellulite, enhancing the skin's natural radiance, and helping to reverse the signs of aging. This rejuvenating oil can help slim, firm, and restore your skin while adding a youthful glow with a touch of gold powder. Simply apply a thin layer after a shower or bath, and let the oil work its magic.

The Iconic Lift Peptide Serum by Kat Rudu:

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Kát Rudu is a visionary and a brand that has received many accolades (and for good reason!) The entire product line is pure biotic skincare line is a high potency formulation that leaves the skin dewy, juicy, bright, and deeply hydrated. The line revolves around the philosophy of layering lightweight products to replenish the skin at the cellular Even Kate Beckinsale is a fan of the line. Our pick is the iconic liquid lift peptides serum. One use of this and you’ll have gorgeous skin in no time! A-list actresses swear by this ultra-light regenerative serum that delivers a surge of hydrating organic botanicals including Cabbage Rose, Cucumber, Dandelion and Damask Rose flower water to instantly plump the complexion. Peptides feed the skin elasticity-boosting protein at the cellular level while White Mulberry naturally brightens as Gotu Kola lifts and firms. Your complexion has never looked more radiant. Excellent for normal to oily skin.

Mending Moon Moonglow Face Oil:

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First and foremost, the packaging on this product is gorgeous! Cirem’s Mending Moon Moonglow Face Oil, creates the perfect bedtime cocoon for beautiful, fortified, nourished radiance upon waking. With a transformative, potent inclusion of 20% Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate), visibility of hyper-pigmentation, age spots, sun damage, and other imperfections are dramatically reduced. Typically face oils feel heavy or leave a sticky residue, however this one will have you re-evaluating. It’s one to include in your routine. A little goes a long way! Another favorite in the line is the Mending Moon Cleansing Balm (which smells amazing!) Perfect for after the harsh winter you may have just had. It’s gentle yet effective which makes this product a MUST this Spring!

The Roots of Goddess Garden:

The Goddess Garden Daily Facial Ritual, makes morning and evening beauty routines soothing and satisfying, delivering instant results with plant-based beauty products and gentle ingredients designed to revitalize and rejuvenate your skin. Erase the Day Purifying Clay Cleanser pulls away impurities to reveal soft, smooth skin as oat protein replaces hydration lost throughout the day. Day Undone Softening Night Serum uses natural ingredients like nourishing mango butter and pomegranate oil to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark spots caused by sun exposure. Dream Repair Brightening Night Cream softens and brightens as you sleep with naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid and mango extract hydrating, while licorice root reduces the appearance of dark spots to bring out soft, luminous skin.

Miami Gorgeous Vitamin C Serum:

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The Vitamin C Serum ($28) is formulated with a high concentration of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, which tackles acne, age spots, sun damage, and other skin conditions for a smoother, more toned, and youthful complexion. It also features powerhouse ingredient Beta Glucan, which moisturizes, accelerates skin recovery, and stimulates collagen production. Perfect as a base for makeup, the serum is quick-absorbing and features a light lavender scent. The Miami Gorgeous Vitamin C Serum is free of parabens, dyes, and synthetic fragrance, and is cruelty free!

The Ageless Beauty Balm by Ikaria Beauty:

Created by five-time Emmy nominee Debbie Matenopoulos, The Ageless Beauty Balm is a creamy, weightless balm that plumps and hydrates the skin to create a perfectly smooth complexion. It uses key ingredients like Volpura EP, an active ingredient extracted from the purple coneflower to help plump, volumize and sculpt the face. Other ingredients include Holy Basil (a proprietary extract with strong anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing benefits), Olive Oil (to provide antioxidant and antibacterial properties while hydrating the skin), Honey (a natural antioxidant to help open pores, with antibacterial properties to balance the bacteria for clearer skin), and Royal Jelly (which contains powerful Vitamins B, C, and E, amino and fatty acids, minerals and antioxidants to soothe and nourish the skin). The Ageless Beauty Balm retails for $89.00.

The Hydra Dew Pure Gentle Foaming Cleanser by Repechage:

Repechage’s new Hydra Dew Pure is pure skin comfort and designed for dry, compromised skin — whether it be compromised from environment UV light (hello, screen time), aggressive skin treatments (peels, micro dermabrasion, micro needling). The key ingredients throughout the line are Mastic Oil, Repechage Exclusive Laminaria Digitata Seaweed Filtrate, Organic Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, and Camellia Japonica Seed Oil. All extracts in the line like chamomile, sage, rosemary are all done in-house at Repêchage HQ/manufacturing facility and are done without alcohol. Our top pick is the Hydra Dew Pure™ Gentle Foaming Cleanser. It’s a softly-foaming, gentle wash contains three select Seaweed extracts to nourish skin, while natural botanicals such as Water Lily and Oat Bran extracts help reduce the appearance of irritation. This mild cleanser can even help remove eye makeup and can be used on the body for a gentle wash.

NEOM Great Day Glow Face Oil:

I think it’s pretty apparent that we are obsessing over face oils this season. Neom delivers a fast absorbing natural face oil to nourish and get your glow on! A lightweight, soothing face oil for glowing skin, packed with the most effective, natural extracts, actives and ingredients, along with the perfect amount of essential oils to nourish your skin and minimize the appearance of pores. Leaves skin super soft and glowing. The formula contains prickly pear seed oil, soybean oil, evening primrose oil, grape seed oil and rose, mandarin & peppermint essential oils.

The Restorer by Overt Skincare:

Full disclosure, you can’t go wrong with whatever you pick from Overt Skincare! Overt is a different kind of skincare company that’s transforming the industry through transparency, efficacy, and charity. The Copper Peptide serum will soothe and repair your skin's natural barrier by rapidly stimulating collagen production. Your skin will feel plumped and nourished leaving it with an almost instant glow. Protect and support your skin with The Restorer!

Beyond products, there is something each of us can easily accomplish. “Stay hydrated! There is one one element that must stay consistent within your skincare routine throughout every season, and that is hydrating your skin,” states Andrea Ghigliazza-Lembkey, owner and esthetician at Dermaplus Skin + Body (@dermaplus) a skin boutique in San Francisco. “Dry cold winter: hydrate your skin. Sunny warm spring and summer: hydrator your skin. Using skincare with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium PCA etc. - work to strengthen and keep your skin balanced to withstand any environmental element!”

What are your skincare must-have’s?! Let us know in the comments!