Products for DRY face?! Help!

Feb 7, 2014

Rachel C.

Hey girls, usually I can wear any type of foundation, but my skin is insanely dry and flaky this winter. I moisturize all the time but can't stop my skin, forehead and nose in particular, from flaking and my makeup looking cakey and dry. What foundations and moisturizers do you recommend for a dry face? (normally I have a combination/oily face. the dry parts that I can't handle are my forehead, nose and sometimes under my eyes/tops of my cheeks) Thanks!

Feb 7, 2014

Lisa S.

I wouldn't use baby lotion just because I know it would break me out. I highly recommend CeraVe, I have horribly dry skin and it has helped so much (I was using Cetaphil before) I use the hydrating cleanser and the moisturizing lotion (you may want to try the cream for nighttime since you're skin is really dry). But it works great and its not greasy feeling, it feels light but it really helped with my dryness.

Feb 7, 2014

Aliyah A.

Palmers Cocoa Butter

Feb 7, 2014

Lexi K.

Try the oil cleansing method, it works wonders on dry dehydrated skin

Also gently exfoliate. Use a gentle moisturizing cleanser. And a really good moisturizer (I recommend CeraVe products) after you moisturize, try sealing it in with jojoba oil. If you live in a humid climate, you'll benefit from using a humectant like glycerin, aloe Vera gel, or hyaluronic acid.

Feb 7, 2014

Rachel C.

Thank you everyone :)

Feb 7, 2014

Rachel C.

Any recommendations on what type of foundation I should use? I mainly use Mary Kay mineral powder foundation because I don't need a lot of coverage on a day to day basis. if I want more coverage I use Mary Kay liquid or a cream foundation. I always set it with a powder afterwards.

Feb 7, 2014

Lisa S.

So far the best foundation I have tried for my dry skin is Clinique Even Better.

Feb 7, 2014

Rachel C.

Thanks Clelsea.. Ill see how that routine works for me :) and Lisa, Ill look into that foundation :)

Feb 7, 2014

Lisa S.

You're welcome, and I agree with using the vitamin e oil too, I mix it in with my moisturizer m, and I prefer vitamin e oil in non capsule form because its messier to break open the capsules. I use the brand radiance that I bought cvs.

Feb 8, 2014

Marleen B.

Omg! Everyone is having this same issue. I just posted a long reply on another post called: HOW TO MAKE YOUR SKIN NOT LOOK DRY.

Feb 8, 2014

Marleen B.

Sorry, TRICKS ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR SKIN NOT LOOK DRY.

Feb 8, 2014

Marleen B.

I agree with Jacqueline. That foundation is unique in texture and actually flattens out the flakies, so you can't see them.

Feb 8, 2014

Hannah G.

Josie marans argan oil is great!

Feb 8, 2014

Rachel C.

Marleen..I found your post. Ill look into those products. Thanks for all the advice ladies!

Feb 8, 2014

Marleen B.

@Rachel x. Great! Good Luck!