Spring weather is around the corner, and the rise in temperatures can wreak havoc on our skin. Beauty expert, Shari Koffman shows us how to get that spring glow with her favourite skin products. Watch the video to learn how to nourish the skin properly to avoid flaky skin and acne flare-ups this season and shop the products below.
During the spring months, stay away from foamy cleansers as they can be very drying and stripping. Focus on calming and hydrating the skin by switching to a balm or an oil. This one from Weldea melts away makeup with a unique oil-to-milk transforming formula. It cleanses the skin gently, yet effectively, while maintaining moisture levels. It’s packed with ingredients like sunflower seed oil and chamomile flower extract to leave the skin feeling soft.
SHOP: Weleda Skin Food Nourishing Oil-to-Milk Cleanser; $29.99 at Well.ca
After you take a shower, apply your favourite serum on damp skin and lock it all in with a good hydrating moisturizer. We love this day cream option from Weleda to help restore the natural luminosity of your skin. The fast-absorbing cream is made with olive leaf extract, squalene, and gentle chamomile flower extract to leave the skin feeling hydrated all day long.
SHOP: Weleda Skin Food Nourishing Day Cream; $37.99 at Well.ca
Who doesn’t want to wake up with glowy and bouncy skin? This night cream infuses skin with hydration thanks to amazing ingredients like sacha inchi oil, cica, and squalene. It helps to prevent moisture loss while you sleep.
SHOP: Weleda Skin Food Nourishing Night Cream; $37.99 at Well.ca
Many of us have been understandably skimping on our SPF in the winter. With the rise in warmer temperatures, spring is such an important time to be consistent with SPF and use it every single day. This one from Monat is made with mineral-rich zinc oxide, hyaluronic acid, botanicals, and antioxidants to create a hydrating formula that gives to skin that extra veil of sun protection.
SHOP: Sun Veil Daily Mineral Protection SPF 30; $52 at Monat Global
In the summer, face mists are game changers in terms of refreshing your makeup midday. Nothing can invigorate sensitive and reactive skin more than a good dose of hydrated infused mist. This all-in-one hydrating mist protects the skin barrier and can rebuild its strength. It’s rich in vitamin C and antioxidants to help plump, firm, and smooth the skin.
SHOP: The Ultimate Glow Mist; $48 at Arabella Trasca
Manicure season is here and if there was ever a time to splurge on our hands, it’s now. The winter/spring transition can make your hands and cuticles super dry. This hand balm is formulated for those who experience dry, chapped hands and need added moisture throughout the day. It’s enhanced with natural probiotics and plant-based emollients that deliver long-lasting hydration and improves elasticity and texture.
SHOP: Probiotic Hand Balm; $30 at Paume
Suffering from dry cracked cuticles? This product is a must-have! It’s filled with plant keratin and biotin to help strengthen, repair, and protect nails, while other emollients and actives help keep the nail beds hydrated and soft.
SHOP: All-in-One Cuticle Cream; $32 at Paume