With just the utterance of the word “winter,” I can feel the skin across my cheeks tighten and dry skin patches form on my forehead and nose. Not to be dramatic, but the second September 21 rolls around, I start to transition my skin-care routine—an already over-the-top, K-beauty-filled multi-step regimen—into something that transcends hydration altogether (or at least tries to) and makes me look like I’ve just stepped out of a pool of water at all times.
To keep my skin as hydrated, dewy, and glassy as possible, these are the (mostly Korean) products I keep in constant rotation on my shelf.