These are the Best Hydrating Face Creams/ Masks for Winter

It’s winter officially and you, or someone you know, are dealing with winter skin. What does that actually mean? This is dry, chapped, and dehydrated skin that doesn’t respond to any hydration efforts. Our editors love a good hydrating facial mask this time of the year. It instantly gives our skin the plumping hydration that it craves. Mona Gohara MD, a Connecticut dermatologist, says that everyone should include hydrating facial masks in their skin-care regimens.

She says that double hydrating is a good idea, just like double cleansing with face wash. Dr. Gohara says that this will increase the skin’s moisture, especially in winter and summer, as sun damage can be very damaging. When shopping for a moisturizing face mask, make sure to look at ingredients such as glycerin and hyaluronic acids, squalene or any other nut-derived oils. We love almond! Dr. Gohara suggests layering masks with your favorite moisturizing serum and leaving it on for as long as the brand recommends. Some can even be used overnight.

There are many masks with these ingredients, and it can be difficult to find one. We are here to help. With the help of dermatologists, we have compiled a list of 13 top-rated sleeping and face masks for dry skin.

Joshua Zeichner MD, a New York City-based board certified dermatologist, says the Eau Thermale Avene Radiance Mask is ideal for people with sensitive, dry skin. He says that the ultra-gentle mask softens skin with safflower oil and lipid-rich naturals, which help to repair the skin barrier. Dr. Zeichner also mentions that the formula’s thermal spring water is rich in vitamins, which have soothing and calming properties.

Hadley King MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, loves the Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask. She says that panthenol, shea butter and glycerin all work together to moisturize, protect the skin and lock in moisture. Dr. King says that there are also soothing ingredients such as cica, willowherb and calendula to soothe the skin.

Dr. King loves Charlotte Tilbury’s Multi-Miracle Glow for its creamy texture and skin-nourishing components. Dr. King states that this mask has the right combination of humectants and emollients to moisturize, as well as occlusives to lock-in moisture. Rosehip oil is an essential fatty acid rich with linoleic acids, which our bodies don’t make but are dependent on. Linoleic acid helps to repair and support the skin barrier. It increases skin’s moisture, elasticity, softness, and softness.

Peter Thomas Roth’s Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Mask hydrating Gel is basically a tall glass water for your skin. This mask contains a 20% hyaluronic complex that energizes vitaminE. Aloe vera is quick to soothe any dryness or redness.

Dr. Gohara is a fan of the Glossier Moisturizing moon Mask because it contains biosimilar ingredients such as hydrating squalene. She adds, «I recommend layering the facial mask on top your go-to serum of hyaluronic acids and watching your favorite TV show, letting it sink in and hydrating your skin.»

We love Tatcha’s Violet-C Radiance Mask, which has been voted Best of Beauty in the past. You’ll find Japanese beautyberry and two types of brightening Vitamin C. The jar also contains exfoliating alphahydroxy acids. This will give you glowing, clear skin.

Pai Skincare’s Resurrection Girl will make your skin feel fresh. This mask is ideal for dry skin because it contains moisturizing oils such as sweet almond and sunflower, along with hydrating glycerin.

Philosophy’s Nature in a Jar Skin Rehabilitation Balm has been named a Best of Beauty 2021 winner due to its stacked ingredients that sound good enough for eating. Wheatgrass and broccoli, for example, can detoxify and moisturize the skin overnight.

Paula’s Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask instantly soothes dry skin. This plant-oil-rich mask (hello, macadamia and apricot) can be applied to your skin to give it a firmer, dewier complexion. This oil is great for a glow before makeup.

First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Instant Oatmeal mask is the ideal pick-me up for skin that is sensitive or just needs a little extra care. Your skin will be grateful for the soothing shea butter and colloidal oatmeal.

The Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Mask is not only fragrant, but also benefits the skin. This mask contains hydrating hyaluronic and brightening vitamins C and is ideal for uneven and dehydrated skin.

Topicals like Butter Hydrating Masque lives up to its name. It applies like butter and melts on the skin with no greasiness. It contains shea butter and squalane to moisturize and hydrate the skin. Ceramides lock in moisture.

Dr. King says that SheaMoisture’s Manuka Honey & Yogurt Glow Getter Honey Mask can be used as a mask, cleanser, or balm. This mask is luxurious and affordable. It contains moisturizing ingredients such as glycerin (and rosehip oil), arctic cloudberry oil oil, camellia oil, coconut alkanes, and camellia oil. It’s light and easy to rinse away, so it works well for all skin types. Dr. King mentions that honey in the jar contains antioxidants which help fight free radicals caused by the sun, pollution and stress.