Try these winter skincare favourites to keep your skin glowing until spring

With the cold air, winds, and the dry air from central heating, it’s no surprise our skin craves a little extra TLC at this time of year. Scroll on to find our winter skincare favourites to protect and nourish your skin all winter long.

Would you wear a sunhat in the middle of a storm? How about a scarf in a heatwave? We all know that different kinds of weather require different preparations, and the thought of switching them sounds a little ridiculous. But did you know that your skincare should be the same?

When winter comes around, lightweight moisturisers no longer cut it if we’re aiming to maintain our skin’s usual radiance. This is because of the dehydrating effects of indoor heating, increased winds, hot showers and lower humidity, all of which can quickly sap our skin of the moisture it needs to stay supple and glowing.

To combat it, we should start to look for skincare products which contain things like hyaluronic acid and glycerin — and it’s extra important to take care of our skin barrier too, or our skin could start feeling dry and flaky and become dull in appearance.

Scroll on to find our winter skincare favourites and say goodbye to dull winter skin (even if we can’t say goodbye to dull winter days!)

Top Santé’s winter skincare favourites

Green People Scent Free Hyaluronic Booster Serum

This serum from Green People deeply hydrates and plumps the skin, helping to lock in moisture against the harsh weather outside. Infused with powerful hyaluronic acid, this lightweight serum helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and supports your skin’s natural barrier function. In a handy dropper bottle, this serum felt really nourishing on the skin and really helped awaken my skin’s glow, even under makeup!

The serum contains youth-boosting hero squalene, and is also cruelty free, vegan and organic, so there’s no guilt. Use it at night for an extra glow come morning.

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The Turmeric Co. Raw Turmeric & Pro-Collagen Shot

Not a topical skincare but just as important, this turmeric shot is infused with collagen to give you double the effects and keep your skin healthy throughout the season (and beyond).

Turmeric has many great benefits including anti-inflammatory properties, brain function boosts, mood improvements (did you know the curcumin in turmeric can increase serotonin and dopamine?), and can even help to delay ageing. Additionally, the plant-based collagen included can help support the normal function of your joints and help maintain healthy sin, hair and nails to give you firm and healthy-looking skin!

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Mavala Aqua Plus Featherlight Cream

This moisturiser from Swiss brand Mavala contains three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid which penetrate the skin at different depths, giving hydration on three different levels. The perfect remedy for the harsh and drying conditions of winter, the Featherlight Cream offers 24 hour hydration, as well as great soothing properties.

The light fragrance is pleasant and the product absorbs well, making skin feel well-protected. And if your skin is in need of an extra dose of hydration, you can apply a second layer for an even stronger effect! The Aqua Plus formula is also available a mask form for a more intense shot of moisture.

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Plenaire Skin Frosting Deeply Hydrating Mask

A favourite here at Top Santé, Plenaire’s offering won Best Face Mask in the skincare category of our Health & Beauty Awards this year!

Our reviewer said: “This plant-based intensive mask is super rich, thick and creamy – a really lovely indulgent texture for a mask. It sinks into your skin leaving it fully moisturised.”

As well as the great texture, this mask was specifically developed for dry and sensitive skin and helps skin recover from exposure to extreme temperatures or dryness, perfect for this time of year. The plant-based moisturiser not only nourishes and hydrates your skin well, but it’s also anti-inflammatory — and it smells delicious, too.

P.S. Don’t forget to take a look at the full list of winners in our Top Santé Health & Beauty Awards 2025!

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Elemental Herbology Cell Plumping Moisturiser

This moisturiser is multi-award winning, and perfect for even the most sensitive skin. Formulated with Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which is an antioxidant your body produces naturally but the levels of which do deplete over time, the cell plumping moisturiser is great as an anti-aging step in your routine, as well as its hydrating properties.

It also contains evening primrose, which works well to moisturise and increase skin elasticity, as well as improving your skin barrier to protect against the elements — perfect for colder weather.