If you’ve been staring at your foundation and saying “why don’t you work in Winter?”… it’s not personal. Your makeup didn’t randomly stop working…
your skin just changed.
Winter skin is a whole different situation. Between cold air, indoor heat, and less humidity, your skin can get dehydrated fast. That’s when makeup starts doing the most: clinging to dry patches, settling into lines, and separating in places you didn’t even know were dry.
Skin barrier health affects your makeup
When your skin barrier is stressed, your skin loses water more easily and becomes rougher on the surface. Makeup can’t sit smoothly on top of rough skin, so it catches on texture and flakes.
And the more you try to fix it with extra powder or more foundation… the worse it looks.
How to prep winter skin for makeup application
The fix isn’t more makeup. It’s better prep.
Think of skincare like your primer before primer. You want hydration and barrier support so your makeup has a smooth surface to lay on.
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Cleanse:
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Our Pro-Age Cleansing Milk melts away makeup and buildup while leaving your skin soft and nourished so your barrier stays supported instead of tight and dry.
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Exfoliation:
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This is the key step to ensuring your makeup sits smoothly on your skin. Our Cream Exfoliator with 9.8% Glycolic Acid helps lift away dead skin without irritation so your surface feels soft and receptive to your moisturizer and makeup.
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Hydration:
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A powerhouse like Barrier + Beyond Vitamin Water Serum floods your skin with hyaluronic acid and vitamins to support a healthy barrier and keep moisture locked in.
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Moisturize:
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Choose a moisturizer that best suit your skin type and apply it after your Vitamin Water Serum. Wait to make sure your skincare has fully absorbed into your skin before applying foundation (usually a few minutes).
Reset your skin with a facial
Facials are the quickest way to bring your skin back to life when winter dryness is winning. If your makeup has been looking patchy, get a facial that's focused on hydration and deep exfoliation.
At The Skin Spa at withSimplicity, we prioritize a holistic and non-invasive approach, harnessing the benefits of muscular treatments and the purity of natural ingredients to promote healthier, more radiant skin.
Skincare is the best makeup. And in winter and spring, it’s not optional.
