BE IT THE CREAMY COCKTAILS, SWEET TREATS, OR STAYING UP WAY PAST CINDERELLA HOUR, DECEMBER’S OVERINDULGENCE CAN WREAK HAVOC ON OUR SKIN. WITH THE HOLIDAYS BEHIND US, DIG INTO AN ARSENAL OF MOISTURE-RICH SALVES AND MIRACLE FIXES TO PREP YOUR COMPLEXION FOR THE NEW YEAR AND BEYOND
BY ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE
Chanel Le Lift Pro Crème Volume
A concentrated cream that’s created with potent Melipona bee enzymes that melts deep into the skin, hunting down fine lines and wrinkles to bathe the face in the fountain of youth. $195, chanel.com
Chantecaille Bio Lifting Serum+ Limited Edition
Year of the Rabbit Packed with peptides that smooth the appearance of fine lines, this potent serum employs algae blend, caffeine-free coffee stem extract, and powerful botanical extracts like raspberry and plantago stem cells to moisturize, lift, firm, and protect the skin. $372, bergdorfgoodman.com
Orpheus Resurrection Serum Slip Cleanser
From the innovative brand’s award-winning series, this bioactive amino acid cleanser is powered by Orpheus’ patented youth-restoring flower cell extract, caviar lime pearl extract, and snow mushroom extract to exfoliate and stimulate cell turnover for a visibly plump and brighter complexion. $48, orpheus-skin.com
Shiseido Waso Yuzu-C Beauty Sleeping Mask
The healing powers of sun ripened yuzu citrus, vitamin C, and rosemary leaf oil team up to deliver radiance and long-lasting moisture in this dewy gel sleeping mask. $38, shiseido.com
Orlane B21 Extraordinaire Renewal Oil
Dry and damaged skin will be a woe of the past with one swipe of this 92% natural extra-fine oil that’s made with star ingredients like stem cell extracts of pale iris, antioxidant-rich brown seaweed from Brittany, and four refined oils with synergistic virtues. $290, bergdorfgoodman.com
Inde Wild AM Sunscreen Glow Drops
Acting as a UV barrier, this new skincare hybrid employs zinc oxide, niacinamide, and holistic Ayurvedic ingredients to render a glowy sheen while providing mighty protection from the sun and blue light damage. $29, indewild.com
Sisley Paris Nutritive Lip Balm
Soothing oils and botanical kinds of butter like plum kernel, shea, sweet white lupin, kokum, and mango work in harmony to relieve your pucker from the wind, cold, and stress of winter. $90, sisleyparis.com
Cle De Peau Beauté Intensive Fortifying Cream
To combat the signs of aging caused by dry winter air, smother your skin with a restorative night cream that boasts active ingredients like platinum golden silk, peony root extract, and hyaluronic acid to deliver a vibrant and youthful glow. $180, cledepeaubeaute.com