Avon Skin So Soft Review
Avon Skin so Soft has a variety of products that can help you achieve irresistible skin. Start with the Original Bath Oil, a jojoba-infused bath oil that moisturizes as it opens pores.
Relieve itching from bug bites by dabbing on the Skin So Soft bug repellent. The spray works as a bug repellent for 40 minutes, although it’s not as effective as DEET products.
Frozen Over Moisturizer
Whether it’s for their depuffing or revitalizing properties, beauty products that require freezing temperatures are all the rage right now. Taking the freeze-therapy trend to the next level, Frozen Over Moisturizer from Skin Proud is designed to be placed in the freezer. The gel-to-ice formula is infused with anti-inflammatory aloe vera and hydrating hyaluronic acid to leave skin refreshed, de-puffed and hydrated. Whether used at room temperature or straight from the freezer, the icy moisturizer leaves skin looking less puffy and more hydrated as soon as it’s absorbed. Currently boasting 1.9 million views on TikTok, this cool new skincare product has already garnered an avid following including celebs like Kim Kardashian.
Moisturizing Body Lotion
If you have normal skin, look for a gentle formula that absorbs quickly and won’t feel heavy. Engelman likes this Kiehl’s lotion that includes shea butter and aloe for moisturization and lactic acid and niacinamide to help heal skin barrier damage.
For those with dry or sensitive skin, look for a formula that soothes and moisturizes, too. Jaliman likes this hydrating lotion that contains soothing colloidal oatmeal, plus niacinamide to help calm inflammation from things like back acne and eczema.
For those with psoriasis or other skin conditions, this body moisturizer is formulated with salicylic acid, lactic acid and hyaluronic acid to exfoliate and hydrate. It’s also fragrance-free and noncomedogenic, so it should be fine for most people.
Facial Exfoliator
Exfoliating helps to brighten your complexion, improve skin tone and texture and reduce clogged pores. It also allows your serums and moisturizers to absorb better on freshly exfoliated skin.
Physical exfoliation involves using a scrub, sponge, brush or even a washcloth to physically scrub away the dead skin cells. A chemical exfoliator contains ingredients like lactic acid that help to gently chemically dissolve the dead skin and salicylic acid to improve the appearance of pores.
It’s important to avoid over-exfoliating as doing so can cause redness, irritation and skin damage. Instead, opt for a chemical exfoliator once or twice a week.
Hydrating Toner
A toner is a water-based liquid that removes any leftover makeup, dirt, or residue from your cleanser that didn’t get all the way off. It also balances the skin’s pH level, preps it for serums and protective treatments, and adds hydrating ingredients to drier complexions.
Hydrating toners typically contain humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which help draw in moisture, as well as soothing ingredients that help calm and nourish skin. For best results, apply your toner using a clean cotton pad or cotton ball (bonus points for reusable pads!) and gently wipe around the face and neck.
Hydrating Face Mask
From colder temperatures and hygge to hours on the plane and stressful holiday travel, winter can leave skin blotchy, chapped, itchy, flaky and dry. This is the time of year to upgrade your weekly face mask routine with hydrating and soothing formulas.
This creamy mask by Black-owned skincare brand Epara is infused with plankton extract and allantoin to heal, soothe and repair dry skin. It also contains marula oil, which helps to hydrate and improve skin elasticity.
Licorice root lightens discoloration and age spots, while Vitamin C brightens, squalane heals the skin barrier and hyaluronic acid makes skin look and feel more hydrated.
Hydrating Gel Moisturizer
If rich creams leave your skin feeling suffocated or greasy, switch to this lightweight, water-based gel moisturizer that’s super hydrating. It has no oil but is packed with no-joke hydrators like hyaluronic acid and antioxidants that help to prevent transepidermal water loss.
It’s suitable for all skin types but is especially great for anyone with acne-prone or oily skin who wants a light, matte effect without shine. It contains humectant ingredients that are able to capture and hold onto water molecules, such as honey and hyaluronic acid. It also has calming properties to soothe skin and a cooling finish to keep your complexion calm.
Facial Oil
Face oil is a luxurious skincare product that can be used by all skin types. It helps seal in moisture, restore the skin’s lipid barrier, and regulate sebum production. It also provides the skin with a concentration of reparative and nourishing fatty acids.
The best facial oils include olive squalane, which mimics the skin’s natural sebum to control oily skin. They also contain kukui nut oil to hydrate without clogging pores, and Charlotte’s calming spa aroma blend of essential oils (lavender, neroli and eucalyptus) for soothing cranky complexions. Apply a few drops in the morning and at night after your moisturizer to give your skin a wave of nourishment and protection.
