If you’ve ever seen people with beautiful, dewy, next-level glossy skin and wondered how on earth they achieve that even in the depths of winter, we’re here to help! Here are a few simple tips on how to achieve a mid-winter glow all on your own, even when the weather isn’t exactly co-operating… Scroll on for more!

Overnight hydration is a must

At night, layering your skincare is the key to nailing the dewy look upon waking. We love a rich moisturiser followed by a face oil for drier skin types in particular, with some top picks being Trilogy’s luxurious Replenishing Night Cream, with a few drops of their iconic Certified Organic Rosehip Oil patted gently over the top to seal in all the goodness. If your skin is a little on the oilier side, perhaps try Trilogy’s Mattifying Moisturising Lotion or Tailor Skincare’s Moisture instead.

Prep well

When you wake up, the first thing to do is gently cleanse and exfoliate, creating a clean base onto which to bestow your glow. Go for products that won’t irritate the skin like Dust & Glow’s plant-based Powder Based Daily Polisher, or perhaps a cleanser with exfoliating benefits like Trilogy Active Enzyme Cleansing Cream if you’re short on time. Oh and don’t forget your lips – exfoliate using the Henné Organics Lip Exfoliator Nordic Berries, before slicking on the brand’s Luxury Lip Balm for a lush finish.

Moisturising is a non-negotiable

An excellent day moisturiser is key to this look. Make sure it’s suited to your skin type and not too rich if you have oily skin. Hyaluronic acid serums are also a good idea for an extra boost of daytime hydration, as HA actively draws water into the skin, plumping and minimising fine lines. We love Tailor Skincare’s Hydrate, which now comes with 2 percent Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Kōwhai extract.

Prime time

Primer is an essential step at any time of the year if you want your makeup to go the distance, but especially so if you suffer from dryness and TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss) in winter. Our go-to is Aleph’s Serum / Primer, an effective multi-tasker with a highly concentrated formula that delivers its potent active ingredients to deeper levels of the skin than just cream or lotion. 

Ace that base

Now it’s time to even out skin tone, but steer clear of thick foundations and go for a targeted, nourishing formula that won’t dull your shine. We Aleph’s Concealer / Foundation, which comes with skincare properties to enhance the health of your skin over time. The fact that you can use this little number as a foundation AND concealer makes it great for touch-ups on the go, and for a little extra something, mix it with a little of the brand’s Radiance, which is also the perfect highlighter when applied to the high points of the face.

Aleph’s Vegan Diffuser Brush is the perfect tool for application, and if you have a little unwanted shine, dust over a little of the brand’s pore-refining Prep Finish Powder over the top, just where you feel you need it.

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