Gift-Worthy Upgrades for Your Skin and Bodycare Routine

2 min readThe sweaters are on, the vibes are thankful, and your skin is lacking moisture thanks to that cold autumn air. Consider this your perfect opportunity to add some much-needed nourishment to your skin care routine—so you can enjoy your holiday festivities without worrying about months of tightness and flaking. We’ve got tips for a few strategic swaps to help restore that healthy, hydrated, family-photo ready glow.The best part: You can add all of these skin care upgrades to your cart at Ulta Beauty. They’ve got everything you need to help keep your complexion calm and skin smooth. Plus, you earn rewards on every purchase as an Ulta Beauty Rewards Member. Say less.Ways to Upgrade Your Winter RoutinePrep Skin for Optimal Moisture AbsorptionCold, dry air pulls moisture from you skin—and adding exfoliation to your routine (sparingly) can help prepare skin to soak in your moisturizer of choice more effectively. Every one to two weeks during winter (depending on your skin type), try adding an exfoliator to your routine.If you want to exfoliate without overdoing it, medicube Zero Pore Tightening Pads combine salicylic acid (BHA), AHAs, and patented pore-care ingredients to help remove dead skin cells, clear excess oil and minimize the appearance of pores.Boost Your Glow After an Everything ShowerIt’s Sunday night and you are winding down from the weekend by pulling all the stops in your “everything shower” routine. Level up with deep, lasting hydration when you step out of the shower— Uni 24-Hour Body Serum delivers. The formula brightens, smooths and improves elasticity in the skin. Plus, you’ll be obsessed with the two scents, Sunset and Rain.24-Hour Hydrating Body Serum Uni24-Hour Hydrating Body Serum UniNever Miss a Day of MoisturizingYou know it, you love it. The iconic Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum collection has proven to be a tried-and-true staple for its tightening benefits and unmistakably beach-y scent. Whether you’re flying across the country to see family or finally taking that PTO for a vacay, the Brazilian Bum Bum Jet Set is the perfect way to ensure no days off from your nourishing routine.Thin, delicate skin and a lack of oil glands make your lips especially prone to dryness and chapping in cold, windy weather. Available in 10 shades, the OLEHENRIKSEN Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment, helps keep your lips soft, smooth, and moisturized throughout the colder months.Lean Into a Mask MomentDry, dull skin is no match for a hydrating mask (and it’s fun to wear while binge-watching your favorite show). For smoother, plumper, and more radiant-looking skin, try Peach & Lily’s Glass Skin Ginseng Collagen Mask. It’s made with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid with ginseng extract, which has antioxidant properties, and cica, commonly used to help soothe skin. Our favorite part: You can wear this mask for 30 minutes, leave it on for up to three hours, or use it overnight.