5 Beauty Tips for Dry Skin

The weather is getting even colder, and it’s getting increasingly more difficult to keep skin moisturised and looking healthy – especially when make-up is a must. The chill really takes it out of your skin and can leave it dry, flaky and tired; luckily, with our beauty tips for dry skin, you can cover any blemishes like a professional.

1. Preparation is key

Whilst it sounds obvious, prepping dry skin for makeup should be a vital part of your January beauty routine. As make-up gathers and cakes on dry patches, make sure to exfoliate and moisturise before applying any cosmetics; we like  the

Garnier Pure Active Charcoal Scrub

to buff away flakes, and the

L’Oreal Paris Dermo-Expertise Triple Active Moisturiser for Dry/Sensitive Skin

to properly moisturise the skin.

1. Use a lightweight primer

To stop make-up settling into creases, prime the skin after letting your moisturiser sink in. Use a separate primer for eyelids and face; the

Elizabeth Arden Eye Fix Primer

keeps shadow in place all day long, whilst the

Japonesque Velvet Touch Primer

gives cheeks a silky smooth finish.

1. Apply foundation with your fingers

Make-up brush junkie? Break the habit in January, and apply your foundation with your fingertips instead; this warms up the product and spreads it evenly over drier areas, whilst avoiding brush-marks on the skin. Make sure to use a hydrating foundation too, and opt for cream or liquid, not powder; favourites include the

Inika Organic Liquid Mineral Foundation

,

Astalift Light Analysing Moisture Foundation

, and

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation.

1. Cream based products are your new best friend

Say goodbye to your matte lipsticks, eyeshadows and blushers: cream based products are a must this January. New

CID Cosmetics I-Colour Cream Eyeshadow

is available in a range of beautiful jewel shades and settles onto the skin beautifully;

Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipsticks

are ideal for any dry pout, and the

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Cream Blush

adds a pop of colour to cheeks – without draining moisture.

1. Hydrate throughout the day

Your beauty routine doesn’t stop once your make-up is applied: remember to take a hydrating lip balm and hand cream out with you.

Dr PawPaw Original Balm

is a multi-purpose weapon against the elements and any dry skin flare ups, and can be used on lips, cheeks, hands and body. Try the tinted

Dr PawPaw balms

as a lip or cheek tint, too!