Editors' Picks: Our Winter Skincare Saviors

Mar. 15, 2025

According to Punxsutawney Phil, we’re going to havesix more weeks of winter weatherthis year, so there’s no better time to adapt your skincare routine. Between the colder temperatures, indoor heating and harsh winds, skin can be left feeling extra dry and dull right now (even if you have your humidifier working overtime).PEOPLE editors don’t like to gatekeep, so we’re sharing the best hydrating formulas to come across our desks. They not only combat dry winter skin, but also plump, brighten, firm and smooth. See our reviews below.

According to Punxsutawney Phil, we’re going to havesix more weeks of winter weatherthis year, so there’s no better time to adapt your skincare routine. Between the colder temperatures, indoor heating and harsh winds, skin can be left feeling extra dry and dull right now (even if you have your humidifier working overtime).

PEOPLE editors don’t like to gatekeep, so we’re sharing the best hydrating formulas to come across our desks. They not only combat dry winter skin, but also plump, brighten, firm and smooth. See our reviews below.

01of 08Olay Super Cream with Sunscreen"As a busy mom of two toddlers, I need all my beauty products to pull double duty and fit seamlessly into my 5-minute am routine. Luckily, Olay’s new Super Cream pulls TRIPLE duty — it protects with SPF 30, provides instant hydration that lasts all day thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and primes my skin with Vitamin E and collagen peptide — all in one step! The rich, creamy texture feels super-luxe and absorbs quickly into my face, leaving it feeling soft, smooth and targeting any extra dryness I experience this time of year. It also layers well as a primer under makeup. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and I’ve noticed my acne dark spots are starting to fade thanks to the niacinamide. Overall, it leaves me with a fresh-faced, dewy glow and I feel more confident going makeup free at school drop off."- Brittany Talarico, Style and Beauty DirectorBuy It!Olay Super Cream with Sunscreen, 34.94;amazon.com

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Olay Super Cream with Sunscreen

“As a busy mom of two toddlers, I need all my beauty products to pull double duty and fit seamlessly into my 5-minute am routine. Luckily, Olay’s new Super Cream pulls TRIPLE duty — it protects with SPF 30, provides instant hydration that lasts all day thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and primes my skin with Vitamin E and collagen peptide — all in one step! The rich, creamy texture feels super-luxe and absorbs quickly into my face, leaving it feeling soft, smooth and targeting any extra dryness I experience this time of year. It also layers well as a primer under makeup. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and I’ve noticed my acne dark spots are starting to fade thanks to the niacinamide. Overall, it leaves me with a fresh-faced, dewy glow and I feel more confident going makeup free at school drop off."- Brittany Talarico, Style and Beauty Director

Buy It!Olay Super Cream with Sunscreen, 34.94;amazon.com

02of 08True Botanicals Pure Radiance Overnight Lip TreatmentTrue Botanicals Pure Radiance Overnight Lip Treatment.“There are so many lip balms, butters, masks, serums, treatments – and more — launching this season that I have several on rotation. Yes, it’s one of the easiest products to see noticeable results from. But also, it’s one of my favorite categories. I know immediately if scent, taste or texture is a hit or miss. This one, which was three years in the making, isn’t just a hit, it’s a home run, because it’s a crazy hydrating, grown-up formula (no sweet aroma or flavor here) with a hint of color so pretty you’ll reach for it in the day, too."- Jackie Fields, Deputy Beauty DirectorBuy It!True Botanicals Pure Radiance Overnight Lip Treatment, $32;truebotanicals.com

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True Botanicals Pure Radiance Overnight Lip Treatment

True Botanicals Pure Radiance Overnight Lip Treatment.

“There are so many lip balms, butters, masks, serums, treatments – and more — launching this season that I have several on rotation. Yes, it’s one of the easiest products to see noticeable results from. But also, it’s one of my favorite categories. I know immediately if scent, taste or texture is a hit or miss. This one, which was three years in the making, isn’t just a hit, it’s a home run, because it’s a crazy hydrating, grown-up formula (no sweet aroma or flavor here) with a hint of color so pretty you’ll reach for it in the day, too."- Jackie Fields, Deputy Beauty Director

Buy It!True Botanicals Pure Radiance Overnight Lip Treatment, $32;truebotanicals.com

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eos Vanilla Cashmere Whipped Oil Butter

eos Vanilla Cashmere Whipped Oil Butter.

Buy It!eos Vanilla Cashmere Whipped Oil Butter, $13;target.com

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Nécessaire The Body Wash

Nécessaire The Body Wash.

Buy It!Nécessaire The Body Wash, $38;necessaire.com

05of 08Palmer’s Cocoa Butter FormulaPalmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick.“Whenever any spot on my body gets super dry and dare I admit it, chapped, I reach for this cocoa butter stick. It glides on smooth and soothes on contact. I keep one in all my bags and on my nightstand!"- Lauren Lieberman, Managing Photo DirectorBuy It!Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick, $4;walgreens.com

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Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick.

“Whenever any spot on my body gets super dry and dare I admit it, chapped, I reach for this cocoa butter stick. It glides on smooth and soothes on contact. I keep one in all my bags and on my nightstand!"- Lauren Lieberman, Managing Photo Director

Buy It!Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick, $4;walgreens.com

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Dedcool Hand Cream

Dedcool Hand Cream 01 in “Taunt”.

Buy It!Dedcool Hand Cream 01 in “Taunt”, $20;dedcool.com

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Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Cleansing Oil.

Buy It!Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Cleansing Oil, $38;kiehls.com

08of 08Cyklar Sacred Santal Nutrient-Rich Body Cream"I’m a sucker for luxurious body creams in the winter, and this one from Cyklar feels like a spa treatment without the hefty price tag. The scent is so incredible — warm with the perfect hint of sweetness. Plus, the rich formula keeps my skin super soft and hydrated, even on the driest of winter days."- Catherine Santino, Style Writer/ReporterBuy It!Cyklar Sacred Santal Nutrient-Rich Body Cream, $29;cyklar.com

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Cyklar Sacred Santal Nutrient-Rich Body Cream

“I’m a sucker for luxurious body creams in the winter, and this one from Cyklar feels like a spa treatment without the hefty price tag. The scent is so incredible — warm with the perfect hint of sweetness. Plus, the rich formula keeps my skin super soft and hydrated, even on the driest of winter days."- Catherine Santino, Style Writer/Reporter

Buy It!Cyklar Sacred Santal Nutrient-Rich Body Cream, $29;cyklar.com

source: people.com