Winter Skincare Minis: Elemis, Orico & M&S

This time of year, around Autumn and Winter, is often when our skin becomes the driest of the year. I’ve already found myself instinctively reaching for this nourishing selection Winter skincare minis. So far, so good as I haven’t suffered from any weather-related dry skin issues yet. But that will probably change as we get deeper into Winter… But I will be fighting the flaky skin every step of the way with my small army of skincare weapons! 

Skincare is so important because it makes us feel more confident without makeup and it can help to create an even base so our makeup looks the best it can when applied on top. I’m learning more than ever to not underestimate the importance of good skincare, especially during the colder months of the year. That’s one of the reasons why I have been appreciating these Winter skincare minis which I found hidden amongst my little skincare stash at home.  

Winter Skincare Minis Perfect for Cold Weather

I highly recommend ‘shopping your stash’ at home by taking a look at what products you already own and that could work wonders for your skincare routine right now! Since a lot of us change things up seasonally, who knows what little gems you may have forgotten about. Mini products like these are easily misplaced or overlooked, so now is a great time to get out any smaller samples that you want to trial. It’s also worth thinking about products that may have seemed too heavy during Summer but that may be just right for you during Winter.

Elemis Hydra-Nourish in-flight Cream, 7ml

Directions: Apply to cleansed skin, massaging lightly with fingertips.

This is a rich facial moisturiser designed for use during flights. We all know what flying can do to our skin and how drying recirculated air can be so this cream is ideal for general Winter use too. It protects from the elements with an emollient layer while hydrating the skin. This product has made me want to try out more skincare from Elemis as I like intensive facial moisturisers like this one and the Organic Surge Super-Intensive Daily Moisturiser.

Certified Cruelty-Free Skincare 

Orico Superico Vitamin Rich Face Oil, 10ml

Directions: Apply morning and evening. Lightly massage all over the face and neck. breathe deeply for the aromatherapy benefits.

This is a luxurious and light vitamin enriched facial oil that hydrates and nourishes skin. I think this oil is ridiculously expensive at almost £10.00 for a tiny 10ml size. It absorbs very quickly and has loads of high-quality, natural ingredients. The herbal fragrance results from all the various oils combined into this one oil and it isn’t overpowering but it is quite therapeutic.

This certified cruelty-free facial oil could be one to potentially consider trying if you want to splash some cash on a new Winter skincare mini face oil like this or just go all-out and buy the full-size at £29.00 for 30ml. All I can say in defence of the price is that a little bit does go a long way, so its quite cost-effective in the long run. It also does a good job of fighting dry skin and that in itself can be invaluable to some of us at times.

I’m quite into facial oils, especially during Autumn/Winter and I enjoy products like this Suti Nourish Face Oil and Jason Vitamin E Skin Oil.

One of the best things about facial oils is that they can be layered under your usual moisturiser and they’re almost like a booster product for a hit of extra skin hydration when you need it most. 

M&S Formula Absolute Ultimate Sleep Cream, 15ml 

Directions: Apply each evening to your face, neck and jawline using small upward strokes. Simply rinse when you wake to reveal rested skin.

This Cruelty-Free Formula Absolute Sleep Cream is inspired by Korean skincare and it’s a hybrid facial moisturiser and overnight treatment. This intensive face cream contains peptides and hyaluronic acid, amongst other good stuff. Hyaluronic acid, in particular, is a very hydrating ingredient being able to hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water. This has been such a popular product from M&S over the years too. 

When it comes to Winter skincare and combating the tendency towards dry skin that most of us develop during the colder months, I think the old adage of an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of a cure holds very true. Anything we can do to avoid or even just slow down the onset of chapped, flaky skin is valuable because it’s so difficult to get rid of those rough, flaky patches of skin once they’ve started to develop.

Good luck to everyone battling dry skin this Winter – you’ve got this!

Have you tried any of these Winter skincare minis? What’s one of your go-to skincare products at the moment?

Miss Beauty Saver x