Supercharge your skincare routine

Winter is by far the hardest season for our skin to cope with. The constant change between hot and cold environments causes irritation, dehydration and exaggerates underlying skin problems. As a rule of thumb using more intensive moisturisers and treatments for specific skin concerns should help keep your skin in good condition.

I have combination skin with oily T-zone which is also mildly sensitive. Generally I use serums as my moisturisers as I find creams to be way too rich for my skin. In the last month or so I have been using La Roche Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light as my daytime moisturiser. It is aimed at dehydrated, normal to combination sensitive skins and contains a broad spectrum SPF 20. I find it to be very absorbent, leaving my skin soft and hydrated throughout the day, without looking shiny.  I used it as my eye cream too. The hydrator's main ingredient is Hyaluronic Acid which helps keep water in the skin. It is an excellent base for make up too.

If you  suffer with redness and find it becomes more problematic during the winter months, I can thoroughly recommend La Roche Posay Rosaliac AR Intense Localised Anti-Redness Care. It is a soothing serum designed to calm the skin, reduce signs of rosacea, and also prevents its reappearance. You can apply it day and night over the areas of concern. A little bit goes a long way and once sunk in, the serum leaves no residue. You should see an improvement in your skin condition after a month or so of using it.

People with dry and mature skin would love Avene Eluage Cream, which is formulated to tackle loss of firmness, wrinkles and dryness. It feels rich, yet light and leaves a lovely dewy finish on the skin. I use it over drier areas on the face and find it does not cause any breakouts and nourishes my skin very well.

Another great budget-friendly serum that most skin types would love is the Boots Botanics Super Serum Radiant Youth. Packed with antioxidants, it helps protect skin from environmental damages and keep it healthy. It is gentle, non-greasy and suitable for most skin types.