As much as many of us wish it was springtime right now, unfortunately, it’s still winter — which means we might be experiencing some of the following: dry, itchy skin, staticky hair, or cracked hands. But it doesn’t need to be this way. Here are nine must-try winter beauty products to make you look and feel your best. 

Best winter beauty products

Hanni Water Balm

Winter is a real destroyer of hydrated skin. Between the cold outside and lots of hot showers, this season can make legs, arms, and backs extra uncomfortable. Fortunately, Hanni Water Balm is a great solution to this problem. This conveniently designed moisturizing spray has a wonderful texture and buildable moisture level. Still, it absorbs very quickly. Formulated with aloe, Hanni Water Balm features a subtle yet enjoyable fragrance with notes of pink pepper and sparkling palmarosa.

Barneys New York Sentiage Beauty Hand Cream

Remember Barneys? It’s back as a beauty line. The hand cream is one of the true standouts. With a tube that lets you squeeze out every last bit of product, it comes with a chic velvet pouch that makes you feel extra fancy whether you’re popping this product out of your gym bag or purse. With a sophisticated scent called Attract All Things (it’s perfect for those into manifestation), it really softens dry, cracked hands.

WooWoo Tame It! Vegan In-Shower Hair Removal Cream

Just because you’re living in sweaters and long sleeves doesn’t mean you necessarily want to have a hairy bikini line or arms. And while waxing is an easy solution that might be great for the summer, it can hurt like crazy in the winter. So using a hair removal product at home is a less harsh and far less expensive alternative. The aptly-named Woo Woo Tame Tame It is great for removing hair all over your body. It works in the shower in as little as three minutes and is paraben-free.

Votary Clarifying Cleansing Oil

Cleansing oils are ideal for the winter because they remove makeup, dirt, and oil without drying out your skin. Votary Clarifying Cleansing Oil is a smart product for oily skin because it’s super balancing. Formulated with rosemary and oat, the green glass bottle also looks beautiful on a vanity. 

Ilia Bright Start Activated Eye Cream

This time of year can be truly exhausting — and if you’re looking a little tired, it’s a sign that it’s probably time to swap out your eye cream. Illia Bright Start Activated Eye Cream is a recently launched product that’s about to make your life, or at least your eyes, so much brighter. The lightweight formula has excellent ingredients that include sea fennel extract, which is a plant-based retinol alternative infused with caffeine, peptides, upcycled avocado extract, and light-reflecting pearl. 

Indeed Laboratories Snoxin II Facial Line Fighter Serum

Would you like to get Botox but it’s not necessarily in your budget? Or perhaps you’re just looking for something that works with fewer chemicals? Indeed Laboratories Snoxin II Facial Line Fighter Serum is a clean product formulated to fight fine lines and wrinkles. Good for all skin types (yes, even sensitive), the primary ingredient in this product is a biometric peptide called XEP-018. It blocks signals sent from the brain to the muscles in the face. As it accumulates, it helps the skin repair itself so new collagen can grow and mature. 

Alumier MD Hydradew

There’s really nothing like the quality of products sold through doctor’s offices. Alumier MD Hydradew is a dermatologist-recommended product that’s ideal for that painfully dry winter face. It’s also useful for people experiencing skin issues due to hormonal changes. Featuring ingredients like shea butter, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and aloe, it has a light yet rich texture that just feels good on the skin. The bottle is also leakproof, making it ideal for gym bags and travel.

Olaplex No.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo

Winter can make the hair so dry and filled with static. Luckily, Olaplex just launched a brand new dry shampoo that’s feather-light and formulated not to weigh the hair down. Far less drying than a full hair washing, it also won’t cause a powdery residue or build-up on your scalp.

Gussi Mane Squeeze 1” Titanium & Ceramic Flat Iron 

If you’re wondering why your hair is dry and fried, it could be because your flat iron is on the fritz. The Gussi Mane Squeeze glides so smoothly and flattens hair in one pass, which helps prevent that fried crunchy feeling. Better yet, it heats up in less than a minute so you won’t be sitting there wondering when you can finally start the straightening process. Dual voltage, it’s great for travelers, has a fun design that looks cute on the bathroom sink, and includes a heat-resistant silicone mat to help protect surfaces.