Kiss your fears about April Showers beauty blunders goodbye because here are some great products to combat the stormy weather. From hair products that block humidity and tame frizz, to waterproof and mattifying skincare and cosmetics, there are endless options to help you prep for the season.
HUMIDITY BLOCKERS
Alterna Haircare Caviar Repairx Multi-Vitamin Heat Protection Spray
Fight flyaways and frizz with Alterna Caviar Multi-Vitamin Heat Protection Spray. This lightweight, nourishing multi-vitamin spray boosts hair's immunity to outside aggressors and weather and protects hair from heat styling up to 450°F* while restoring hydration and strength.
Price: $30, Available at Sephora/Sephora.com and AlternaHaircare.com
L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Lock ItWeather Control Hairspray
This hairspray delivers a lightweight mist that locks out humidity while locking in smooth style for up to 48 hours. April showers stand no chance. After use, hair is instantly tamed and unruly flyaways and frizz are a thing of the past.
Price: $4.99, Available at mass retailers and lorealparisusa.com
Kérastase Paris Elixir Ultime Collection
Say goodbye to humidity-driven frizz with the Kérastase Paris Elixir Ultime Collection– the brand’s miracle oil for hair. Transform hair into a sublime, silky, visible level of protection with four precious oils: Maize Oils, Argan Oil, Camellia Oil and Pracaxi Oil. A new addition to the collection, Elixir Ultime Elixir Ultime Bi-Phase Spray Oil not only features benefits from oil, but also leaves hair voluminous. The ultra-advanced, ultra-light formula is the perfect balance between richness and volume. Utilizing the brand’s Oleo Complexe, the collection leaves hair immediately shinier and smoother, while protecting it from external aggressors.
Price: $58 each, Available at Kerastase-USA.com and Kérastase Salons
MATTIFYING MUST-HAVES
Alba Botanica® ACNEdote Oil Control Lotion
ACNEdote Oil Control Lotion is ultimate mattifying lotion with maximum strength 2% salicylic acid. Its powerful, botanically effective, oil-free formula keeps shine at bay all day – even in the rain – while it weightlessly hydrates skin.
Price: $16, Available at natural food stores, Whole Foods Market and AlbaBotanica.com
bliss steep clean mattifying toner pads
The must-have mattifying, moisturizing toner pads for oily and combination skin. After use, the pads help to reduce mid-day shine with salicylic acid, smartsponge technology (self-activating oil-control spheres), and dead cell digesting enzymes. Don't 'face' the rainy day without them.
Price: $38, Available at bliss spas, blissworld.com, ULTA and ULTA.com
Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid
This lightweight fluid offers a mattifying, blotting effect, reducing excess sebum and preventing long-term production while restoring skin’s moisture level.
Price: $39 (40ml), Available in April at Sephora/Sephora.com, Caudalie boutiques/US.Caudalie.com and Bluemercury
FIONA STILES BEAUTY Matte Finish Foundation Concentrate
Tackle April Showers with this lightweight foundation concentrate that absorbs oil, camouflages imperfections, and delivers a long-lasting, velvet-matte finish. This formula hides imperfections, evens out skin tone, and mattifies with a non-oily, perfectly powdered finish. The velvet matte coverage never smudges and is suitable for all undertones. Available in 10 shades.
Price: $30, Available at ULTA Beauty and Ulta.com
FLOWER Miracle Matte Translucent Finishing Powder
The ultimate touch for a flawless finish – this miracle powder sets and perfects while helping to mattify skin. The powder also provides optical blurring to minimize imperfections. Just tap on before heading out in the storm and you’re set!
Price: $9.98, Available at Walmart and Walmart.com
Laura Geller Beach Matte Hydrating Bronzer
This new baked formula creates a natural matte, beachy glow while moisturizing skin with a rich mix of Brazilian botanical butters. Whipped from hydrating extracts and antioxidants including Pomegranate, Cranberry and Blueberry, the weightless, moisturizing bronzer gives you a golden just-stepped-off-the-beach glow. Paraben and oil free.
Price: $33, Available in April at ULTA and LauraGeller.com
Peter Thomas Roth Pore Putty
This lightweight, long-lasting treatment instantly blurs and fills the look of pores, fine lines and deep wrinkles – making them nearly invisible for a flawless, matte finish. An exclusive PTR mattifying complex instantly absorbs excess sebum and eliminates shine, leaving skin with a ‘soft-focus finish’ and a uniform and even look.
Price: $38, Available in April at Sephora and PeterThomasRoth.com
SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50
Combat humidity and control shine with SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50. Inspired by the hit formulation of Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50, this all-mineral SPF from the leaders in sun protection protects, and mattifies even in humid conditions. The aerated silica technology is able to absorb up to 15x its weight in oil, and the optimized smoothing base and translucent color spheres refine and perfect the appearance of skin tone and texture. The formula is noncomedogenic and proven to maintain a matte finish even in hot, humid conditions.
Price: $34, Available at SkinCeuticals.com
WATERPROOF & LONGWEAR WONDERS
By Terry Mascara Terrybly Waterproof
Enjoy dramatic lashes with this growth-boosting new-generation mascara and waterproof protection. A revolutionary lash-lengthening tinted lash serum, it contains Lumicoat Care Technology to significantly increase volume, length, curl and thickness of each lash. Mascara Terrybly Waterproof activates growth from root to tip for thicker, stronger, longer and silkier lashes.
Price: $48, Available at B-glowing.com
CIRCA Absolute Lash Icon Mascara in 02 Extreme Black Waterproof
Keep lashes waterproof and voluminous with this buildable mascara that provides instant fullness and conditioning for clump-free, beautiful lashes. The flexible and fast-drying formula is enriched with Panthenol to increase lash thickness over time and Avocado Oil to keep lashes soft and flexible.
Price: $12, Available at Walgreens
FIONA STILES BEAUTY Creamy Long-Wear Lip Contouring Pencil
The rich, waterproof, smooth and creamy lip liner is silky soft to define and fill lips with an effortless fluid glide. The creamy, non-transferable, long-lasting color (4+ hours) has the power to reshape, resize and balance the lips while helping prevent lipstick from feathering and bleeding. Available in 5 shades.
Price: $16 each, Available at ULTA Beauty and Ulta.com
FLOWER Endless Wear Eye Color Ultimate Eye Color
Providing sheer and lightweight color with true staying power up to 12 hours, the cushion-y texture goes on silky and shimmering, lasting all day without creasing or fading – rain or shine. Available in 5 shades.
Price: $7.98 each, Available at Walmart and Walmart.com
Laura Geller Eye Calligraphy Eyeliner Marker
Eyeliner made easy! This quick-dry liquid precision liner with a water-resistant formula wears comfortably without feathering, smudging or running. Features a classic marker tip for total eye-lining control and smooth all day wear. Shades include Enchanting Emerald, Charming Charcoal, Beguiling Brown and Black.
Price: $22, Available at ULTA and LauraGeller.com
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss
Pucker up with no worries of fading or feathering. For the lipgloss lover who loves a matte finish comes the new L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss. Available in 10 shades, the creamy liquid matte lipgloss delivers bold and precise color intensity in a new velvet-matte finish. The formula features long-lasting properties and a lush velvety texture that feels soft for all day comfort.
Price: $9.99 each, Available at lorealparisusa.com and drugstores nationwide
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils
Don’t let the rain get you blue – let your eyeliner do that. With the creamy, forever-lasting and waterproof 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils, delight in color without any fear of makeup meltdown. Velvety soft, this never-before-seen formula stays creamy for blending (about 30 seconds), then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge. Line eyes with a hint of color or go for the full artistic, multi-hued effect with a mix of the 40 habit-forming shades.
Price: $20 each, Available at Sephora, ULTA, and UrbanDecay.com
UD | Gwen Stefani Lipstick
Gwen Stefani has worn every lip color in the book, and these are her must-haves. The lineup of eight new shades also includes one shade (714) in a brand-new finish UD dubbed Mega Matte – a super-intense matte that lays down tons of pigment in just one coat. And of course, each shade features UD’s proprietary Pigment Infusion System for creamy texture without dragging or skipping, rich payout and extended wear that won’t budge from in a rainstorm.
Price: $18, Available at Sephora/Sephora.com, Ulta/Ulta.com, Macys.com, Beauty.com and UrbanDecay.com
I know, we almost thought winter might never get here. But all good things must come to an end, and just like that we’re back in our down jackets, wearing hats and gloves…
With the editor of the Farmers’ Almanac advising to “expect a Winter Déjà vu” – in reference to the bitter lows of 2015 – it’s officially time to stock up on hydrating winter beauty essentials to protect and prevent against irritated, dry skin and hair. Below please find a breakdown of gentle cleansers, hydration boosters and protective emollients, so you’re ready for whatever the winter season may bring. I have you covered!
GENTLY CLEANSE
Caudalie Make-Up Removing Cleansing Oil (fave)
Super cleansing yet hydrating, this extra gentle oil cleanses the skin without stripping natural moisture. The advanced formula combines natural ingredients – no silicones, mineral oils or preservatives – to soothe and hydrate while removing dirt, bacteria and even the most stubborn waterproof makeup.
Price: $28, Available in February at Sephora/Sephora.com, Caudalie boutiques/US.Caudalie.com and Bluemercury
Clarisonic Mia FIT (fave)
Clarisonic invented the sonic cleansing category over a decade ago, with the device that’s since become a beauty icon. And they’re ready to shake things up again with a new look and feel, one that makes sense for the way we live today….introducing MIA FIT. Utilizing Clarisonic’s patented sonic technology, Mia FIT is the perfect addition to your winter beauty routine. The device gently removes everyday impurities and allows for better product absorption post-cleanse, resulting in smooth, radiant skin that feels as good as it looks. The gentle daily cleansing device features the Radiance Brush Head, with smooth, luxe filaments that deliver a comforting, effective cleanse on even the most sensitive skin.
Price: $189, Available at Clarisonic.com
JĀSÖN® Foaming Shower Oils (95% natural)
Made with 95% natural content, these indulgent shower gels delicately foam, nourishing and hydrating skin, without harming your health or the environment. Available in three varieties for different skin types: Smoothing Coconut hydrates and revitalizes dry skin, Nourishing Shea Butter calms irritated and problematic skin while Renewing Olive helps to maintain skin’s elasticity and promote radiance. Free of Parabens, Phthalates, Synthetic Fragrances, Artificial Colors, Petrolatum, and Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate
Price: $10.99 each (10 fl oz), Available at Whole Foods Market and Jason-Personalcare.com
X Out™ Xtra Clean Brush
Exfoliate dry winter skin with the X Out Xtra Clean Brush. Developed with the new soft-touch silicone brush head that’s bacteria-resistant, the Xtra Clean Brush blasts dirt and oil away from the pores, helping to slough off dry skin and leave your face clean, soft and smooth.
Price: $34.95 for regular shipment members; $55 for nonmembers; Available at XOut.com
MOISTURIZE DAILY
Anthony Hand Cream (do not let them crack nor get flaky and dry)
Rough hands... It’s a touchy subject. Soothe dry, winter hands with Anthony’s Hand Cream with anti-aging benefits. Boasting AHAs to help even skin tone and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, glycerin to hydrate, wheat protein to tighten and Aqua Cacteen to replenish dehydrated skin, Anthony’s Hand Cream is an all-in-one savior for manhandling mishaps.
Price: $16, Available at Anthony.com
bliss fabulous drench ‘n’ quench
Stay hydrated all winter long. The only spa inspired cream-to-water moisturizer using transformative hydrozomeTM technology to instantly drench skin with over 10,000 marine micro-droplets for immediate hydration, leaving skin plumped, healthy and refreshed.
Price: $38, Available at blissworld.com
By Terry Cellularose Liftessence Daily Cream (fave)
This ultra-hydrating cream is a complete anti-aging daily moisturizer. Enriched with Hibiscus Extract, Essential Rose Flower Wax and Black Rose, it targets firmness in the skin cells, covering the skin in a rejuvenating film that immediately smooths the skin.
Price: $150, Available at B-glowing.com
Erno Laszo White Marble Translucence Cream (fave)
A high-performance daily skin tone-balancing moisturizer that hydrates, protects and visibly reduces the appearance of imperfections, to reveal a healthy luminosity. Richly emollient, yet fast-absorbing, the unique formula soothes and repairs skin’s moisture barrier, while helping to disrupt melanin production, to maintain a youthful brightness. The natural matte finish leaves skin feeling smooth and supple. Apply morning and evening for a brilliant complexion that is flawless and more radiant.
Price: $150, Available at ErnoLaszlo.com
June Jacobs Rapid Repair Healing Cream (great story, great brand)
This revolutionary clinically-tested face and body treatment helps soothe irritation and provides up to 24-hour moisturization. Gentle yet effective, this non-greasy formula absorbs quickly to leave skin healthy, nourished and perfectly rejuvenated.
Price: $60, Available at JuneJacobs.com
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 (potent and results driven)
This new intensive moisturizer is specifically formulated with the only proven ratio of natural lipids to help restore the external skin barrier and support skin’s natural repair functions, benefitting extremely dry skin. Its formula incorporates the highest concentration of three lipids, 2% Ceramides, 4% Cholesterol, and 2% Fatty Acids, which are precisely formulated to refill the skin’s natural surface lipids.
Price: $125, Available February 1st at SkinCeuticals.com
HYDRATE, SOOTHE & PROTECT
Cover FX Custom Infusion Drops (love to add to my primer and/or foundation)
Custom Infusion Drops are innovative drops that instantly transform your everyday beauty products into powerful skincare treatments that are customized to fit your skin’s unique needs. Moisturizer no longer cutting it as the temperatures drop? Boost it with the Hydration drops. Is your skin extra dull after unhealthy holiday meals and an abundance of alcohol? Amp up your serums with the Radiance or Anti-Aging drops. Nose red from a seasonal cold? Reach for the Calming drops and add a drop or two to your moisturizer, concealer or foundations.
Price: $48 each, Available at Sephora, Sephora.com and CoverFX.com
Big Cloud Wind Master Lip Balm by Dollar Shave Club
Big Cloud is a new range of skincare products from Dollar Shave Club that is designed to protect you against the ravages of the winter elements. Wind Master protects and relives chapped, cracked lips from the drying effect of wind and cold. The soothing and nourishing formula contains moisturizing Shea Butter, antioxidant rich Tea Extracts, Sweet Almond Oil, as well as Vitamins A and E and is shine-free, for a completely matte application.
Price: $4 each, $6 for twin pack, Available at DollarShaveClub.com
Laura Geller Spackle Treatment Soothing Makeup Primer (ultimate fave)
Prime, soothe and moisturize sensitive, irritated, winter skin with this lightweight, ultra-hydrating formula that glides on smoothly to create the perfect canvas for flawless makeup. Natural botanical extracts like Aloe Vera, Argan Oil and Witch Hazel soothe and moisturize the skin while green pigments diminish the redness.
Price: $32, Available at ULTA and LauraGeller.com
L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Facial Oil SPF 30 (always affordable and easy to find)
L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Facial Oil adds in natural oil that’s needed during those dry winter months. It is also the brand’s first facial oil containing broad-spectrum SPF. This lightweight, non-greasy formula soaks deeply into skin for intense, long-lasting glow and nourishment.
Price: $19.99, Available at lorealparisusa.com and drugstores nationwide
Peter Thomas Roth Marine Algae Mask
A nutrient-rich hydrating treatment that helps soothe and nourish dry, winter skin with blue marine algae and other potent humectants. This gel mask helps prevent dehydration by retaining healthy water levels in skin over extended periods and through the most intense climatic conditions.
Price: $52, Available at PeterThomasRoth.com
Proactiv Liquid SPF (daily fave)
The Proactiv+ Liquid SPF is an ultra-weightless and fast absorbing sunscreen that protects your skin from sun even in the winter months. The SPF 15 sunscreen helps protect skin without clogging pores, offering sun protection without a heavy, sticky or white residue making it perfect for all seasons.
Price: $34.95 for regular shipment members, Retail Price (Non-Member): $56.00, Available at proactivcatalog.com or by calling 1-888-710-2161
StriVectin Oxygen Infusing Soothing Mask
Working to gently exfoliate, the StriVectin Oxygen Infusing Soothing Mask brightens dull winter skin without over drying. Unlike other harsh exfoliators, the Oxygen Infusion Smoothing Mask, fueled by patented NIA-114™ and a unique self-foaming technology, is infused with radiance boosting oxygen and beta-hydroxy acids to provide purified skin for a youthful looking complexion with softer, smoother, revitalized skin.
Price: $62, Available on StriVectin.com
HYDRATE DRY HAIR
Alterna Haircare Moisture Intense Caviar Oil Crème Pre-Shampoo Treatment (you know I love you, Katie Holmes)
For dry hair, this luxurious treatment deeply moisturizes to revitalize dehydrated strands. Designed for use on wet hair pre-shampoo, it boosts the performance of both shampoos and conditioners by binding the hydrating agents in both products to better hydrate hair while also repelling minerals present in water to defend against build up.
Price: $30, Available at AlternaHaircare.com, Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom and fine salons nationwide
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Collection (brand fave)
Transform hair into a sublime, silky, visible level of protection with four precious oils: Maize Oils, Argan Oil, Camellia Oil and Pracaxi Oil. Two new additions to the collection, Elixir Ultime Volume Beautifying Oil Mist & Elixir Ultime Oil-in-Conditioner utilize the brand’s Oleo Complexe, helping to restore strength to the hair and protects it from external aggressors, while also bringing shine, nourishment and deep conditioning to the hair. The new Oil Mist is also the brand’s first-to-market bi-phase spray oil and is designed specifically for fine hair.
Price: $44-58 each, Available at Kerastase-USA.com and Kérastase Salons
L’Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Nourish Lustrous Oil Serum (smells delish)
This light-weight serum contains six oils that deeply nourish dry winter hair after one use. It’s specially formulated with an oil-complex comprised of Amla, Coconut, Soja, Sunflower, Argan, and Chamomile oils to nourish hair every day, leaving it shiny and soft. Perfect for all hair types.
Price: 6.99, Available at lorealparisusa.com and drugstores nationwide
