Beauty Basics
3 powerful products to protect your prettiness in winter weather
- Top left: Oribe Voluminsta MistBottom left: Egyptian MagicRight: Kate Somerville Exfolikate
It sure is easy to get into the holiday spirit when 80 degree temps continue to linger, right? Wrong.
Luckily we are currently experiencing some significantly cooler weather, so hurry up and unpack your sweaters and coats, because this might be your only chance to wear seasonal duds until next year.
Beyond apparel, this metrological change also mandates an adjustment in your beauty regime. No matter how temporary, your hair and skin quickly react to these foreign conditions. You might notice your strands looking increasingly flat and your face increasingly parched.
Here are three quick favorites to help combat the perils of our newfound "chilly" climate.
Oribe Volumista Mist
Those who argue over-the-counter cosmetics and hair care offer the same quality of pricier higher-end items have certainly not dabbled into the world of Oribe hair care.
Thanks to industry veteran Oribe, hair got as much attention as the designer clothes on the Fashion Week runways. His Volumista Mist can combat any weather-induced fiasco, including hat hair and lifeless locks that refuse to lift more than one nanometer off your scalp. This video shows how the magical spray can revive your 'do.
Kate Somerville Ex-foli-kate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
Admittedly, we are suckers for puns of any kind, so the name immediately drew us in. But after trying this bright, juniper-colored scrub, we wanted to call up Kate herself and thank her for the chuckle and our insanely soft faces.
It's as if everything our skin endured in 2012 was magically polished away, leaving only a glowing mug with zero signs of dullness. Plus any moisturizer or serum sinks in much better after exfoliation, more effectively quenching dehydrated skin.
Egyptian Magic
Cleopatra might be pleased to know that Madonna and Kate Hudson fanatically rave about a product recognizing her historical heritage. All-natural Egyptian Magic can be used about 90 different ways. Try it on cuticles, elbows, face — even your hair. This multipurpose cream will undoubtedly become your newest beauty go-to.
Just activate the product by rubbing it between your hands, then apply it to the desired area. Given the powerful moisturizing agents, we recommend using on the face only as a night cream. Otherwise your morning makeup might slide right off.