Skin care doesn't always have to be complicated. Although the changing seasons make it a challenge to stick with the same routine year-round, the right product can easily transition your skin concerns from season to season.
Winter might be slowly coming to an end, but the temperatures are still low, and the humidity has yet to increase. And with that, our skin deserves some extra love as it adapts to the ever-changing weather that is soon to come, regardless of your skin type.
To help you combat your winter blues, Dr. Angela Lamb joined the show to provide her expertise on what products and ingredients work best for combatting and treating specific skin concerns right now. Below, you'll find dermatologist-approved anti-aging creams, dark spot correctors, cuticle oil and more.
Skin solutions for aging, dark spots and more | More skin solutions
Skin solutions for aging, dark spots and more
Aging
RoC Skincare Derm Correxion Firming Serum Stick
This product's unique packaging helps to evenly distribute its formula into the face, neck, chest and wherever fine lines and wrinkles are visible "with no irritation because it has slow release retinol," adds Dr. Lamb. But that doesn't mean you should start applying it every day if you're new to this powerhouse ingredient — every other night is the dermatologist's suggested way to start.
In terms of benefits outside of treating age-related concerns, it packs a punch: "Firming THPE lifts and increases skin’s firmness 1.9x; pure RoC retinol boosts elasticity and reduces fine lines and wrinkles, squalene hydrates and locks in moisture, while antioxidants protect the skin from environmental aggressors," Lamb explains.
Particle Face Cream for Men
Skin care is important for everyone, men included, which is why Dr. Lamb boasts about the hydrating formula inside this moisturizer. "The Particle Face Cream features 12 essential ingredients for healthier-looking skin including jojoba oil, vitamin E, allantoin, glycerin, shea butter, coffee seed extract, lactic acid, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, pentavitin, sym white [and] hyaluronic acid," she says. "All [of] these ingredients work together to make skin smooth, supple and hydrated."
Dark spots
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl + Niacinamide
La Roche-Posay's newest launch promises to reduce a range of skin discoloration, ranging from sunspots all the way to post-acne marks. The brand contributes this to melasyl, a powerful molecule exclusive to La Roche-Posay, and niacinamide to evenly correct the skin without disrupting your natural skin tone.
Rough skin
Cetaphil Healing Ointment for Chapped Irritated Skin
Consider this a multi-use product as it can be used on the lips, eyelids, cracked heels and other irritated areas. Cetaphil highlights petrolatum, vitamin E and shea butter as the key ingredients that soften, heal and hydrate. And each equally contribute to improving skin resilience without the greasy and heavy residue, according to the brand.
Moisture
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, Refillable Jar + Refill Pod
Compared to untreated skin, Neutrogena says their Hydra Boost Water Gel delivers 6x more hydration. So if your skin feels extra tight and dry this season, this product should quench parched areas for up to 48 hours (and leave it with a dewy glow, too). The lightweight, water-like consistency also makes it suitable for normal, oily, combination and acne-prone skin.
Opt to purchase the moisturizer with its new refillable jar and refill pod to take a sustainable approach (this pack is exclusive to Ulta), or in its original packaging to test whether the product is right for you.
Skin solutions previously seen on TODAY
Dr. Lamb previously stopped by the 3rd hour of TODAY to share her favorite skin care products specifically for treating dry and cracked areas. This season you can say goodbye to chapped lips, cracked heels, dry cuticles and more with these helpful hydrating products.
Dry hair
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
When it comes to dry hair, Lamb recommends washing your hair less frequently and increasing moisture. This deep conditioning hair mask is great for dry, damaged and chemically treated hair. With a unique blend of transformative nutrients, natural oils, algae and biotin, this mask works to replenish hair for a shiny, healthy look.
Dry face
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream
If you are wondering how to keep your face looking dewy and moist, this night cream is a great option. This "magic" cream has all of the supercharged ingredients you need for a youthful-looking glow, says Lamb. The formula includes plant derived stem cells, vitamin E, retinol and more to transform your skin overnight.
Cracked lips
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
In the fall and winter seasons our lips are especially vulnerable to getting dried out. Luckily, Vaseline can come to the rescue and offer some much-needed moisture. Made of petroleum jelly with no fragrance or added pigment, you won't have to worry about allergies or irritating sensitive skin.
Dry cuticles
Mavala Cuticle Oil
This Mavala cuticle oil is Lamb's go-to for dry cuticles. The oil, which is made with sunflower, sweet almond and olive oil, is both nourishing and softening. Especially as the temperature drops and our hands become dry, it is great for preventing split cuticles, which can often be painful.
Cracked feet
Gehwol Soft Feet Butter
As nights become colder, you may notice areas like your heels becoming cracked and dry. One of Lamb's favorite products is this soft feet butter, which contains essential oils and zinc oxide to repair and moisturize your feet. Lamb suggests applying this product after a bath or shower.
Rashes and dry skin
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
If you are looking for head-to-toe moisture, this fast-absorbing cream is a full body solution to dryness. The whipped texture is smooth and provides instant relief and long-lasting hydration. The formula is safe to use on sensitive skin and works well for distressed skin and eczema.
Nivea Skin Firming and Toning Gel Cream
This cream promises to improve firmness in as little as two weeks.
$13.98
Amazon
LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream
This eye cream promises to reverse signs of aging.
$22.99
Amazon
$29.99
LilyAna Naturals
Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil Serum
Our editors love this oil for hydration without a greasy feel.
$21.49
$23.49
Amazon
Nail-Aid Keratin 3 Day Growth Nail Treatment & Strengthener
This treatment can be used as both a base and top coat.
$4.48
Amazon
Essence Lash Princess Mascara
We love this affordable formula that doesn’t compromise lift.
$4.99
Amazon
$4.99
Ulta
$4.99
Target
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
One editor has been wearing this classic shade for over 20 years.
$25.00
Amazon
$25.00
Ulta
$25.00
Nordstrom
Brighten under eyes with this balm.
Winner: Most innovative eye cream
$38.00
Tula
$38.00
Amazon
$38.00
Target
Rizos Curls Curl Defining Cream
Define curls and tame frizz with this nourishing cream.
$15.39
$21.99
Amazon
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
This affordable find is an easy introduction to retinol.
$18.68
$21.99
Amazon
$21.99
Ulta
$18.68
$23.73
Walmart
Laura Geller Baked Color Correcting Foundation
This foundation builds effortlessly to achieve a chic makeup look.
$17.10
$37.00
Amazon
$19.99
$38.00
Laura Geller
L’Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray Mist
This spray promises to lock in makeup for up to 36 hours.
$10.98
$13.99
Amazon
$10.99
Target
Mielle Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil
Experts say that rosemary oil can help with hair growth.
$9.97
Walmart
$7.69
$10.99
Ulta
$9.57
Amazon
How we chose
The Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. We interview expert sources and use our own personal experiences with the product and brand to make shopping easier for our readers.
As an editorial team, we independently create content and determine coverage based on research, reporting and what we think TODAY.com readers would like to read about. The goal of our content is to provide a service and inform readers who are on the hunt for the latest products to help make their life better. Items are sold by retailer, not TODAY. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. Learn more about Shop TODAY.
