Affordable Skincare Products for Dry Skin
- Annabella Grace
- Jul 16, 2017
- 5 min read
Hi all, welcome back!
Many of you may already know that I suffer from extremely dry skin, and as it's winter here in Australia it's only getting worse. It migrates, but at the moment the driest parts of my face are my forehead and the space in between my eyes. I've been struggling with eczema and sensitive skin my whole life, so it's difficult finding products that my skin will accept and enjoy. Hopefully, if you have the same skin concerns, these products can help you too!
(Side note: all prices listed below are in AUD)
CLINELLE PureSWISS Hydracalm Serum (RRP $19.99)
I bought this product recently at Priceline while it was on sale. I tested it on the back of my hand and my skin soaked it up immediately, and left me with a protective-feeling barrier that kept the back of my hand smooth all day. I've been using it every morning and night for a week now, I can't get enough of it! Definitely try this out if you have very dry skin. As it's a serum, it's best to apply this after cleansing and follow up with moisturiser.
NEUTROGENA HydroBoost Water Gel (RRP $24.99)
I picked this up at Woolworths (naturally, it was on sale) and it's proving to be well-worth it even if I had paid full price. It smooths out my skin and I can really feel my skin drinking it up. I've been using this on top of my serum and under my regular moisturiser, and the winter air is having a very difficult time drying out my skin.
The Body Shop: VITAMIN C GLOW BOOSTING MICRODERMABRASION (RRP $35.00)
This is my go-to exfoliator; it's gentle on my skin but perfect for removing that tired and dry topmost layer of skin. It adds a nice glow to my face, and my eczema doesn't object too much. I usually follow with one of the masks below after exfoliating, and my skin thrives!
The Body Shop: ETHIOPIAN HONEY DEEP NOURISHING MASK (RRP $35.00)
This mask (and the one below) is perfect for busy people! You only need to let it sit on your face for 10-15 minutes, and trust me when I say your skin will thank you for it. This Honey-based mask smooths my skin and is absolutely not irritating at all (even if I have raw skin after exfoliating or due to my eczema). My skin feels nourished afterwards, and it has gives me that barrier-effect feeling that I love; it makes my skin feel not only hydrated but also protected. I try to use this once a week.
The Body Shop: BRITISH ROSE FRESH PLUMPING MASK (RRP $35.00)
This mask will slightly irritate raw skin, but once the sting goes away I can feel it working. My skin feels instantly hydrated and plumped, and I can feel my face absorbing its rosy goodness. I try to use this once a week, a few days after using the honey mask.
Nutrimetics: Botanicals Foam Fresh Cleanser Toner (RRP $18.00)
Nutrimetics products are tricky to promote because you can only buy them from a distributor, but they're constantly proving that it's worth the money and the effort. This cleanser is perfect because of how much time it saves me every morning - because I have such dry skin, I have more steps to my morning routine than most, and this clears the cleanser-toner part of my morning in about 60 seconds. I always buy the pomegranate scent (because I can't resist anything pomegranate, and pomegranate supposedly also has anti-ageing properties). It's a very quick cleanser-toner that leaves my skin feeling soft and clean, ready to absorb my serum and moisturiser.
Nutrimetics: Nutri-Moist Intense (moisturiser) (RRP $46.00)
This has been my go-to night cream for at least a year, I love it (and my skin loves it) so much. It nourishes my skin without feeling oily or lightweight - a lightweight cream scares me; I WANT to be able to feel it on my skin so that I know it's still there and still working.
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation (RRP $29.00)
When winter rolled in, I started to look for a foundation that would cope with my dry (and usually flaky) skin. This foundation has proved to be worth the money I paid for it, as it's formulated with vitamins that keep your skin glowing and hydrated. It's far from full-coverage, which I crave some days when my skin gets really blotchy. I'd estimate it has a light to medium coverage, but it just feels so good on my skin that I can't complain. I find that it works best when I use my fingers to apply it, and then pat my beauty sponge over my face to smooth the coverage and pick up any excess. It gives my skin a healthy glow and it never feels dry or cakey. Unfortunately (as far as I can tell) there are only 6 shades available at Priceline, but hopefully they bring more out because I'd hate for deeper-skinned people to miss out on this wonderful foundation.
Redwin Vitamin E Cream (RRP $4.36)
I grabbed this a couple weeks ago while I was doing my grocery shopping and I love it. It's lightweight and so, so multipurpose. I use it on my face during the day (on a no-make-up day), I use it on my hands and feet, and I use it on my body - whenever my skin starts to feel dry, I reach for this cream. I use the products I mentioned above in the morning and night, but if my skin is ever suffering during the day, this is the really nice, lightweight pick-me-up that my skin craves. The label says to keep it away from eyes, so I wouldn't recommend using this as an everyday moisturiser, but if you have random patches of dry skin on your face (like me) it definitely can't hurt to apply the tiniest bit to those areas to soften the skin a little.
Nivea: Smooth Nourishing Hand Cream (RRP $7.15)
This is a great hand cream if you get dry, flaky or cracked skin on your hands. It gives instant hydration and smoothness, although it leaves my hands feeling a little slippery (I don't want to say oily, because it doesn't leave a residue on everything I touch). I usually apply it when I don't need to use my hands for a while - while I'm on the train reading from my Kindle on my way to uni, or on my morning-tea break at work. This is a really inexpensive way to keep your hands feeling soft and hydrated during the winter months (and in a very air-conditioned office).
If you have a differing opinion about any of these products, please leave a comment because I'd love to hear your story! If you try any of these products based on this article, however, please also leave a comment because I'd love to hear your thoughts too!
Have a great week, everyone :)
God bless,
Annabella x
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