Top 5 creams from 1000 to 30,000 rubles for cold weather

For dry skin

Dry skin is sensitive, unable to retain moisture, and redness and irritation often appear on it. In winter it is most vulnerable and needs enhanced protection.

For winter care of dry skin, you need to use combination preparations that contain vitamins and restorative complexes.

What should be included in cosmetic products for dry skin care in winter?

If you have severe dryness and flaking, products containing alcohol, fruit acids, UV filters, or exotic ingredients that can cause allergic reactions are not suitable for winter care.

Librederm DEFAVIT – perfect skin at any age

The vitamin cosmetic product creates a dense protective shell on the surface of the skin, completely protecting the epidermis from frost and wind.

The composition contains only natural ingredients, so the product can be used at any age. Action – eliminates peeling and redness, dryness, the moisturizing effect lasts for 24 hours.

What's included

To protect the upper layer of the epidermis in winter, apply 2-3 times a day half an hour before going outside. If signs of contact dermatitis appear, treat the affected areas three times a day.

Advantages:

• moisturizes well and prevents moisture loss;
• accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissues;
• contains all the necessary vitamins to nourish the epidermis;
• protects cells from the release of free radicals;
• absorbs quickly.

Flaws:

• Expensive;
• not always on sale.

Librederm DEFAVIT has a comprehensive effect, ideal for winter care, even in severe frosts the skin is under reliable protection.

Weleda Coldcream Protective – nourishes even very dry skin

It contains several moisturizing components - almond and peanut butter, beeswax, glyceryl linoleate. The product restores the lipid layer, reliably protects the epidermis from dehydration, dry, cold air.

Advantages:

• pleasant rose scent;
• reliably protects from cold and bad weather;
• intensively nourishes and moisturizes even very dry skin, gives softness and elasticity;
• suitable for face and hands;
• Dermatologically tested, natural, safe.

Flaws:

• very oily, sticky consistency, the product is poorly absorbed and clogs pores;
• inconvenient packaging;
• There is no protection on the tube.

Apply to clean, dry skin in the morning, with light massaging movements 20 minutes before going outside. Reapply as needed throughout the day.

Weleda Coldcream is an ideal product for caring for very dry skin and combating flaking. Women with other types should not use this product even in winter.

Cetaphil Moisturizing - reliable protection against wind chill and ultraviolet radiation

Used to eliminate acne, rosacea, peeling, and regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands. The product is suitable for increased fat content and excessive dryness and wilting. Ingredients: panthenol, ceramides 5, pentylene glycol, glycerin, silicon dioxide, zinc gluconate, vitamin E.

Advantages:

• Suitable for all skin types;
• can be applied day and night, used as a base for makeup;
• intensively moisturizes;
• sun protection SPF 30;
• activates the natural renewal of the epidermis;
• does not interfere with skin respiration.

Flaws:

• dense structure, the product is poorly distributed;
• after application the face becomes very shiny;
• washed off with white flakes;
• pungent, pharmaceutical smell;
• high price for small volume.

Directions for use: distribute a small amount of product evenly over the face and neck.

Cetaphil is a complex action cosmetic product. Cleanses, eliminates inflammatory processes, has sun protection properties, inhibits the aging process, and provides hydration throughout the day. The product is suitable for preventing acne and gently whitens.

Janssen Dry Skin Day Vitalizer - quickly replenishes moisture and lipids

Day moisturizing cream for the care of dry, dehydrated skin, enriched with moisturizing, regenerating ingredients.

Compound

Advantages:

• absorbs quickly;
• light consistency;
• can be used as a base for makeup;
• improves complexion;
• contains no sulfates.

Flaws:

• small volume;
• high price.

Directions for use: Apply in the morning to face and neck after cleansing and toning.

Janssen Dry Skin Day Vitalizer is a universal product, but more medicinal than cosmetic. It is better to use it for specific problems, and not just for preventive purposes.

Academie Intense Protection Cream - super protection even in severe frosts

The product was created specifically for daily protection of the skin from adverse weather conditions - frost, wind, excessively dry or humid air, bright sunlight. Contains only plant components.

What's included

Advantages:

• hypoallergenic;
• no age restrictions;
• absorbs instantly;
• nice smell;
• economical consumption;
• increases elasticity and firmness.

Flaws:

• small, inconvenient tube;
• high price;
• absorbs for a long time, leaving a film;
• rolls off periodically;
• cannot be purchased in regular cosmetics stores.

Directions for use: Apply to cleansed skin of the face and neck in the morning or evening with light massage movements.

Academie Intense Protection Cream is one of the best skin protectants. But due to the high price, this cosmetic product is not very popular among women.

Cefine Moisture Cream - impeccable Japanese quality

A cream with a complex effect that prevents the aging process. Active components: hyaluronic acid, mineral complex, squalane, hydrolyzed silk, arginine. Extracts of hops, pine cones, rosemary, aloe, horsetail, beech.

Advantages:

• practically odorless;
• thick but light texture;
• distributes well, absorbs quickly;
• economical;
• moisturizes for the whole day.

Flaws:

• price;
• difficult to find;
• It doesn’t always help in severe frosts.

In winter, the cream is suitable for daily use. Apply a small amount of product to the face and décolleté in the morning or evening.

Japanese cosmetics are effective and natural. But it is not always suitable for Slavic women. This fact must be taken into account before purchasing the cream.

Composition of winter cream: necessary and undesirable components

The two main components of winter cream are oils and vitamins. The former form a protective layer and slow down the process of moisture evaporation. The second – saturate the skin with vitamins and intensely nourish it. The combination of oils and vitamins may be different. But there are components without which it is impossible to cope in the winter cold.

The most necessary ingredients of winter cream:

• Shea Butter. On tubes and jars with English markings it is indicated as Shea Butter. This oil extract is extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. Hence another name - shea butter. Its main value is triglycerides. They nourish skin cells, penetrating deep into the epidermis. In addition, they trigger the process of active production of collagen - proteins that provide skin elasticity.

• Avocado oil. It is unique in that its composition is similar to the fats of the subcutaneous layers of the epidermis. It also makes the skin elastic and enriches it with oxygen. Its structure includes sterols. They prevent the skin from fading and aging prematurely. Fights well against peeling, wrinkles and irritation.

• Vitamin E. Eliminates areas with peeling. Fights early skin aging and wrinkles.

Unfortunately, some manufacturers also include substances in their products that can harm the skin in winter.

Undesirable components of winter cream:

• Mineral oil. It is not absorbed, so it cannot provide the skin with proper nutrition. After its application, a film is formed that prevents normal air exchange of the skin. Because of it, the skin cannot normally remove cellular metabolic products. Pores become blocked, which can lead to breakouts and allergic reactions. Designation of the composition: Mineral Oil.
• Paraffin. It blocks the removal of toxins and does not allow oxygen to reach the cells. It is often included in anti-age products. It is absolutely not suitable for girls with problem, oily or combination skin. Clogged pores covered with a paraffin film are unlikely to look attractive. Many skin problems can occur. Designation of the composition: Paraffin Oil.
• Petrolatum. The same contraindications as in the previous two cases - clogged pores and airtight film. Composition designation: Vaseline or Petroleum Oil.

For all types

Products for the care of different skin types contain components that normalize sebum secretion, moisturize, and protect against the negative effects of external factors.

Useful ingredients in the cream

For winter care, it is better to use creams with a thick, oily consistency. If your face is very shiny, you can blot off the residue with a napkin.

Grandmother Agafya's recipes Expert nutrition for the face - inexpensive but effective

A natural universal product, suitable for day and night use. Face cream for the winter deeply nourishes, softens the skin, protects from frost and wind.

Compound:

1. Altai sea buckthorn oil - nourishes all layers of the epidermis with vitamins, minerals, amino acids. Softens, tones.
2. Omega 3, 6. Slow down aging, improve metabolic processes.
3. Siversia montana extract – restores, rejuvenates, increases elasticity, firmness, reduces wrinkles.

Advantages:

• inexpensive;
• pleasant smell, natural composition;
• quickly eliminates peeling, smoothes out fine wrinkles;
• can be used as a day and night cream, as a base for makeup.

Flaws:

• not suitable for oily and combination skin;
• thick, leaves a greasy shine after application;
• It is better not to use in the morning, the face is very shiny;
• clogs pores and prevents skin from breathing.

Apply a small amount of cream to slightly damp, clean skin 20 minutes before going outside and before bed.

The advantage of cosmetics from Grandma Agafya is that they contain only natural ingredients. But such drugs can cause allergic reactions due to hypersensitivity.

Vitex Winter Care - the most effective winter cream for little money

Belarusian nourishing product based on 4 active moisturizing components - shea butter, jojoba, sesame, beeswax. Protects, eliminates peeling, restores.

Advantages:

• price;
• absorbs well;
• can be used day and evening;
• economical;
• pleasant, unobtrusive smell.

Flaws:

• not suitable for oily, combination skin;
• creates a mask effect;
• clogs pores and causes acne.

Application – apply to dry facial skin with light movements along massage lines. It is better to apply 20 minutes before going outside.

Levrana Cornflower – lamellar emulsion

The structure of the product is closest to the structure of the upper layer of the epidermis. Active substances penetrate deep into tissues and maintain hydrobalance in cells for up to 7 hours. The cream is suitable for all skin types, especially dehydrated, sensitive, dry.

Compound

Advantages:

• natural composition without sulfates, parabens, artificial preservatives, dyes;
• mattifies oily areas well, evens out complexion;
• eliminates inflammatory processes, prevents acne;
• unobtrusive smell, delicate texture;
• absorbs quickly and can be used as a base for makeup.

Flaws:

• price;
• does not cope with severe peeling;
• specific smell;
• spoils quickly;
• uncomfortable tube.

Apply the cream morning and evening to cleansed facial skin and décolleté.

Deoproce Fermentation Active Healing Cream – healing, natural

Korean-made cream with oxygen bubbles rejuvenates, heals, nourishes, eliminates wrinkles and age spots.

Contains fermented plant extracts:

1. Centella asiatica. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, accelerates healing, reduces irritation. Improves microcirculation, stimulates collagen synthesis.
2. Algae. Maintains hydrobalance of the epidermis, improves cellular metabolism, increases elasticity.
3. Jute leaves. Moisturizes, retains moisture in cells, slows down the aging of the epidermis at all levels.
4. Ginseng. Stimulates cell renewal, normalizes metabolic processes, rejuvenates the skin.

Niacinamide eliminates age spots and refreshes the complexion. Adenosine smoothes out fine expression wrinkles.

Advantages:

• Suitable for all skin types;
• delicate texture, pleasant smell;
• is used sparingly;
• moisturizes for a long time;
• small pimples and scratches disappear;
• tightens the oval of the face, evens out the tone.

Flaws:

• does not protect against ultraviolet radiation;
• creates a mask effect;

Directions for use: Apply a small amount of product to the face, neck, and décolleté with light patting movements. Use for night care or as a base for makeup.

Deoproce Fermentation Active Healing Cream restores, nourishes, moisturizes, makes the skin soft, soft and clean.

Gigi is a professional product

The cream from the famous Israeli brand contains lactic and hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, urea, lavender oil, chamomile and witch hazel extract.

Action – restoration, protection from negative weather conditions, exfoliation, nutrition and cleansing, moisturizing. The product smoothes wrinkles, prevents their appearance, increases elasticity, and has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties.

Advantages:

• moisturizes and mattifies;
• delicate texture, quickly absorbed;
• light aroma;
• complex therapeutic and cosmetic effect;
• does not clog pores.

Flaws:

• price;
• no SPF.

Apply the cream in a thin layer, wait until completely absorbed. Apply 2-3 times a day.

Rating of the best face creams in winter

Exfoliation

The exfoliation process may feel like it dries out your skin, which isn't ideal when humidity levels are low in winter, but it's the best way to cleanse flaky skin and prepare it for moisturizer. Skin cleared of dead cells absorbs nutrients and vitamins better.

Product examples

Ahava cleansing mud face mask from the Mineral Mud line

It works as a very soft peeling, literally in 5 minutes it cleanses the skin of dead skin scales, the skin becomes incredibly soft and tender. Tightens and cleanses pores without drying out the skin.

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Soft facial scrub for all skin types GA-DE

Gently washes away excess oil, dirt and makeup, leaving pores and skin surface clean and fresh. Refreshes the skin, nourishes the skin.

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Exfoliating product for normal to oily skin Mineralium from the Matte Clear line

Cleanses pores of dirt and excess sebum. Removes peeling, rough areas, pimple marks and skin imperfections, leaving it fresh and smooth. Salicylic acid disinfects and soothes pimples.

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