Affordable Buys That Will Rescue Your Skin This Winter
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Affordable Buys That Will Rescue Your Skin This Winter

Cold weather, central heating and winter illness can leave your skin feeling dry, tight and uncomfortable. From fine hydration mists to rich barrier creams, these affordable products will bring back both comfort and joy…

All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products.

THE HYDRATION HIT

Deep Moisture Spray, £13 (was £19.50) | Curél

If blustery winds and blasts of central heating have left your skin feeling parched, Curél’s award-winning mist makes all the difference. Boosted with ceramides and eucalyptus extract, it comes out ultra-fine and works brilliantly sandwiched within your routine, or simply spritzed onto your skin while you’re on the go. 

Available at Boots.com

THE SHOWER ESSENTIAL

The Calmer Ceramide Body Wash, £19 | Naturium

Replenishing lost lipids is key for rebuilding and strengthening the barrier – not just on your face but on your body too. This daily wash by ingredient-focused brand Naturium combines ceramides (essential lipids that make up about 50% of the lipids in your skin’s outer layer) with oatmeal and cocoa butter to relieve dryness and leave everything feeling overall more comfortable. 

Available at SpaceNK.com

THE BARRIER BOOSTER

Barrier+ Repair Treatment, £17 | Byoma

Byoma’s leave-on face mask has a rich, buttery texture that leaves skin cushioned but not overloaded. Formulated with ectoin, avocado oil and squalane, it delivers immediate comfort while working to restore your barrier and calm any redness or inflammation. 

Available at SpaceNK.com

THE HANDS-ON HERO

Caring Hand Cream, £9.99 | Nursem

Designed for medical professionals who have to wash their hands constantly, Nursem’s Caring Hand Cream really pulls its weight. Soothing dry, chapped patches, this workhorse is full of nourishing plant oils, allantoin and panthenol, yet sinks in quickly without leaving greasy residue. 

Available at Boots.com

THE COMFORTING CREAM

Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream, £8.99 (was £9.99) | Illiyoon

When you’re battling an inevitable cold, you need this in your corner. Viral for a reason, Korean brand Illiyoon’s Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream is thick but not ointment like, just soft and creamy. It works well layered over chapped patches – especially around your nose – plus it’s fragrance free, and thus ideal if your skin leans sensitive. 

Available at Boots.com

THE MILKY SERUM

Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum, £16 | The Inkey List

Powered by hero ingredient ectoin, this serum by The Inkey List is such a welcome extra layer. Lightweight and milky, it immediately plumps up tired skin while also supporting your barrier so you feel hydrated for even longer. Simply massage it into freshly cleansed skin both morning and night for the best results.

Available at TheInkeyList.com

THE LIP REVIVER

MedPlus Lip Balm, £2.49 | Blistex

Widely available on the high street, this unassuming balm is just the ticket for sore, cracked lips. Formulated with nourishing cocoa butter and cooling menthol, it gets to work speeding up repair and conditioning your lips so they feel cushiony soft. At just £2.49, it won’t break the bank. 

Available at Boots.com

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