Top Skincare Products for Dry Skin

[KatieBT]

I loved reading about your favorite makeup products so figured this week we could dive into skincare! I am creating three threads for the main skin types: Dry, oily and combination. This thread is dedicated to dry skin favorites!

Reminder, please only share one of your favorites per category and try to share your favorites offered from Sephora. Please write "skip" if you don't have a favorite for one of the categories I listed. Let the fun begin!

What's your holy grail... 

1. Makeup remover/balm:

2. Cleanser:

3. Essence:

4. Toner: 

5. Serum: 

6. Daytime moisturizer:

7. SPF:

8. Facial spray:

9. Nighttime serum:

10. Nighttime moisturizer:

11. Mask: 

12. Treatment:

13: Eye Cream: 

Can't wait to see your favorite skincare products!

[jesrose]

Currently loving water drench cloud cream from peter thomas roth. Got a deluxe sample and fell in love. Super moisturizing and it doesn't break me out! (which is a huge deal). And laneige water bank moisture cream, love this stuff.

[angelKiss24]

FUN!!! I love threads like these!! 😄

1. Makeup remover/balm:  Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm (I wish Sephora carried this so I don't have to get it from Cult Beauty!! *hint*hint*)

2. Cleanser: Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants Cleansing Cream

3. Essence: Missha First Treatment Essence

4. Toner: None

5. Serum: Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

6. Daytime moisturizer: Belif Moisture Bomb

7. SPF: Cover FX Clear Cover Invisible Sunscreen

8. Facial spray: Amore Pacific Moisture Bound

9. Nighttime serum: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair 

10. Nighttime moisturizer: Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-oxidant Hydrator (one more brand I wish Sephora carries!)

11. Mask: Fresh Rose Face Mask

12. Treatment: May Lindstrom Blue Cocoon (not meant to be a treatment, but this stuff is ah-mazing on troubled areas on my face!!)

13: Eye Cream: None

BONUS (because I have a thing against ending with 13):

14: Exfoliate: Sunday Riley Good Genes

[veens]

1. Makeup remover/balm: Neogen Calendula Micellar water

2. Cleanser: Boscia Detoxifying black cleanser

3. Essence: Tatcha

4. Toner: Caudelie Beauty Elixir

5. Serum: Skip

6. Daytime moisturizer: Fresh super 7

7. SPF: Tatcha

8. Facial spray: Caudelie Beauty Elixir

9. Nighttime serum: Peter Thomas Roth 2% Retinoid

10. Nighttime moisturizer: Glamglow dream duo

11. Mask: Glamglow super mud

12. Treatment: Dennis Gross Peel

13: Eye Cream: Tarte Maracuja C

[Anewxa]

1. Clinique take the day off balm

2. YTTP vitamins Cleanser

3. None right now, want to try the Consonant Hydrextreme. I am also interested to later try may coop raw sauce

4. Murad hydrating mist toner

5. None 

6. Using up a few deluxes: SR ceo, clarins silky cream (will purchase), caudalie sorbet

7. Shiseido wetforce spf 50 outdoors, Tarteguard spf 30 indoors

8. same as #4 or caudalie 

9. skip

10. same as day for now or Dr. Jart cicapair 

11. Tata Harper purifying mask and resurfacing mask. None found yet for hydrating the skin

12. Dr. Jart Cicapair tiger grass cream, cannot sing enough praises of this. I love this cream for any skin inflamation or breakout, dry patches or irritation. 

13. Caudalie cru eye cream

[keelybt]

1. Makeup remover/balm: Boscia MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/makeup-breakup-cool-cleansing-oil-P254604

2. Cleanser: Same as above

3. Essence: SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/facial-treatment-essence-P375849

4. Toner: skip

5. Serum: PTR Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Serum

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/water-drench-hyaluronic-cloud-serum-P222818

6. Daytime moisturizer: Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/tidal-brightening-enzyme-water-cream-P406938

7. SPF: Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/argan-daily-moisturizer-spf-47-P385679

8. Facial spray: Algenist Splash Hydrating Setting Mist

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/splash-hydrating-setting-mist-P416103

9. Nighttime serum: Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Restor8 Replenishing Serum

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/kateceuticals-restor8-replenishing-serum-P409918

10. Nighttime moisturizer: Farmacy Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm with Echinacea GreenEnvy

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/sleep-tight-firming-night-balm-with-echinacea-greenenvy-P399973

11. Mask: Murad Hydro-Glow Aqua Peel

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/hydro-glow-aqua-peel-P418832?skuId=1933084&icid2=products%20grid:p418832

12. Treatment: skip

13: Eye Cream: skip

[kso1225]

This was surprisingly challenging, but fun! I have a few favorites in some of these categories, but tried to pick the one that was best specifically for dry skin

1. Makeup remover/balm: IT Cosmetics Makeup Melt. I have a few others that I like (already mentioned by others) but this one is my favorite because my skin actually feels more hydrated after using it.  The directions say it can be left on a bit longer for more hydration and it really does work.  
2. Cleanser: First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser
3. Essence: Clinique Even Better Essence Lotion for Very Dry to Dry Combination Skin
4. Toner: Dr. Dennis Gross Clinical Hydration Booster. I think this is listed on Sephora as a serum, but I use it more as an essence or toner in my routine.
5. Serum: Drunk Elephant C-Firma. I currently use a different Vitamin C serum one but this is still my number 1 choice from Sephora. Not only for the Vitamin C content, but it also has a lot of marula oil in it so again, this one is especially good for dry skin.
6. Daytime moisturizer: Murad Hydro Dynamic Ultimate Moisture
7. SPF: Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte. This is new so I hesitate to call it a “favorite” yet but it seems to be working well so far and it doesn't seem drying like some physical sunscreens can be. I prefer physical sunscreens so I can use them around my eyes without irritation, I’m picky about texture, and prefer a tint to counter the white cast. Prior to this I was using Skinceutical’s Physical Fusion UV Defense which I really like but I’ve gotten a little bit of a tan and that tint is too light for me.
8. Facial spray: Tatcha Dewy Skin Mist. I don't apply this regularly as part of my routine, but I do always keep it on hand if I'm feeling dry throughout the day. It's not as necessary for me in the summer but it's a lifesaver in the winter. 
9. Nighttime serum: Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM
10. Nighttime moisturizer: Drunk Elephant Lala Retro
11. Mask: Drunk Elephant Babyfacial
12. Treatment: Algenist Bi-Phase Peel. I have a lot of favorites in this category but this one wins out for being especially dry skin friendly because of the inclusion of microalgae oil.
13. Eye Cream: Drunk Elephant Shaba Eye Complex. Lightweight and yet super effective.

[veronika23]

Testing a lot of products at the moment so I am a bit all over the place and do not have a product for all the spots. Some I do but not sold at Sephora.

1. Makeup remover/balm: Biotherm Biocils (eye makeup remover)
2. Cleanser: Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm
3. Essence: Consonant HydrExtreme
4. Toner: Skip
5. Serum: 
6. Daytime moisturizer:
7. SPF:
8. Facial spray:
9. Nighttime serum:
10. Nighttime moisturizer:
11. Mask: Fresh Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask
12. Treatment:
13. Eye cream: Caudalie Premier Cru

ETA: I forgot to mention that I'm a big fan of the Caudalie Premier Cru line and Fresh Creme Ancienne line. They have some great products!

[mrsbaine]

Fun! I was waiting for this one! There are some things I don't get at Sephora so I will put what I like from Sephora in that spot.  

1. Makeup remover/balm: KGD Spa Water

2. Cleanser: Not a HG, but I do like the FAB Gentle Cleanser. It doesn't strip my skin and It does the job.

3. Essence: Not my HG because of the price, but I do like SKII Essence

4. Toner: Fresh Rosewater Toner

5. Serum: Used to be a fav, but haven't used it much- Algenist Firming and Lifting Retinol Serum. I've been using Retinol less and less lately, but I do like this product.

6. Daytime moisturizer: Not HG, but used to be: Algenist Genius Cream

7. SPF: I don't wear this all the time, but when I do need a heavy SPF I do Tom Ford SPF50 primer. It's expensive but it is quite hydrating and my makeup stays all day.

8. Facial spray: Refer to #4. 🙂

9. Nighttime serum: Refer to #5

10. Nighttime moisturizer: Not the HG, but Algenist Overnight Restorative Cream. I do like this, but have been using oils and balms lately.

11. Mask: Hands down, my HG mask is Tata Harper Honey Resurfacing Mask. It's LE and comes out in the fall. The regular Resurfacing is also really nice.

12. Treatment: HG for when I a weird pimple- Kate Sommerville EradiKate.

13: Eye Cream: HG Day Cream is Algenist Genius Eye Cream. It's been HG status since it came out.

[Mcakes]

See the makeup one was much too difficult for me to only pick one item per category lol. Luckily my skincare routine is pretty simple so these are easy 😄

1. Makeup remover/balm: Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil - 

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/pure-one-step-camellia-cleansing-oil-P392235?skuId=1673805&icid2=tatcha_lp_be...

2. Cleanser: Fresh Soy Face Cleanser- 

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/soy-face-cleanser-P7880?skuId=487694&icid2=products%20grid:p7880

3. Essence: May Coop Raw Sauce - 

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/raw-sauce-P398843?skuId=1718782&icid2=maycoop_lp_carousel:p398843

4. Toner: belif Witch Hazel Herbal Extract - 

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/witch-hazel-herbal-extract-toner-P394632?skuId=1686344&icid2=products%20grid:...

5. Serum: The Ordinary The Buffet

6. Daytime moisturizer:

Spoiler

KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil - http://www.sephora.com/noni-glow-face-oil-P418624?skuId=1947878&keyword=KORA%20ORGANICS%20Noni%20Glo...

7. SPF: Dr. Jart Every Sun Day UV Sun Fluid - 

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/every-sun-day-uv-sun-fluid-broad-spectrum-spf-30-P407385?skuId=1800002&icid2=...

8. Facial spray: Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist - 

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/rosewater-balancing-mist-P224506?skuId=1133990&keyword=JURLIQUE%20Rosewater%2...

9. Nighttime serum: See #5

10. Nighttime moisturizer: See #6

11. Mask: Fresh Rose Face Mask - 

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/rose-face-mask-P12336?skuId=562090&icid2=products%20grid:p12336

12. Treatment: Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Face Polish - 

Spoiler

http://www.sephora.com/flawless-skin-face-polish-P280925?skuId=1314723&keyword=LAURA%20MERCIER%20Fla...

13: Eye Cream: RoC Multi Correxion 5-in1 

[RoseCharlie]

@McakesThank you for posting all the links that is awesome and super convenient to browse through! 💕

[KatieBT]

I've been super dry these days so replying here with my favorites: 

1. Makeup remover/balm: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm

2. Cleanser: hard to say but I love Skin Laundry's  Hydrating Cream Face Wash

3. Essence: May Coop Raw Sauce

4. Toner: skip

5. Serum: YTTP Age Prevention Superfood Serum

6. Daytime moisturizer: on days I'm not too dry Ole's Sheer Transformation is great!

7. SPF: Dr. Jart + UV Sun Fluid

8. Facial spray: Tarte's Marine Boosting Mist

9. Nighttime serum: Same as daytime 

10. Nighttime moisturizer: I have been using it for one week but Laneige's Sleeping Water Mask is so hydrating!

11. Mask: technically my nighttime moisturizer is also a mask 🙂 

12. Treatment: skip

13. Eye cream: Skip

[RoseCharlie]

@KatieBTI am going to have to check out this raw sauce! : ) Last year I ordered the LaNeige hydration try it kit and I was really impressed with all the products - great price quality ratio and I thought the Sleeping water mask was very nice... If you even want to try something else though I think the Origins  Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask is hands up the MOST moisturizing mask I've EVER tried - my skin feels totally transformed in the morning!  : )  I think it's quite nice that Sephora also offers it in the smaller $5(here in canada probably like $3-$4 in USD) packs of their masks, including that one, so people can try them before buying the full size or vary their treatments if they want to use a few different masks.

[KatieBT]

@RoseCharlie I'm always open to trying new skincare products 😄 That Origins mask sounds amazing, the name makes me thirsty. 

[RoseCharlie]

I'm just starting to learn a little more about Skincare so please don't judge - I don't know all that much and I'm still trying different things to see what works for me. 💕  I hope you don't mind @KatieBT but I am going to add a category for eye cream and a category for lip care to my list because I'm hoping to see what other people say especially in the LIP CARE area my lips are always SOOOO DRY it's one of my biggest issues so I am hoping to see what people use for lip care. I hope that's not too presumptuous of me to add categories I don't mean that way - just curious to see what people say! : )

I'm still learning and changing when it comes to skincare but at the moment this is my list:

What's your holy grail... ?

1. Makeup remover/balm: Sephora Cleansing Milk (Rose) + Sephora Instant Eye-Makeup Remover

2. Cleanser: FRESH Soy Face Cleanser

3. Essence: Right now I am trying out my samples Consonant HydrExtreme as per @veronika23's lovely suggestion! I don't know if that's an essence but I put it on after toning and I'm really loving it! : )

4. Toner: Darphin Intral Toner with Chamomille

5. Serum: DECIEM Sub-Q Anti-Age 

6. Daytime moisturizer: FRESH lotus youth preserve face cream; FRESH Rose Face Cream (the texture and smell is just so beautiful, I love this cream for those two things, I feels so lovely to put it on)

7. SPF: Clarins UV50 Sunscreen Multi-Protection

8. Facial spray: Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist or other Rose Water

9. Nighttime serum: Still trying to find something that works well without irritating my skin for my nighttime serum

10. Nighttime moisturizer: Ole Christensen Sheer Transformation or Darphin INTRAL Redness Relief Recovery Cream if my skin is irritated or even more dry than usual

11. Mask:  Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask is SUPER hydrating/great/not too expensive.  I also like the FRESH Rose Face Mask.

12. Treatment: Peter Thomas Roth Wrinkle X Peel Pads (as per the awesome brand rep's suggestion I am trying these 3 times a week leaving the peel on for LESS time than I was doing before at 2 times a week and this is working better for me). 

13. Eye cream/product: Lancome Advanced Generifique Yeux Light-Pearl Eye Illuminator Youth Activating Concentrate (works well for my dark circles)

14. Lip Care: My holy grail is the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask and I am really liking the LaNeige Sleeping Lip Mask I received as a sample, will purchase it when I finish the sample + I have to have Lip Scrubs!

[KatieBT]

@RoseCharlie I just edited my post to include eye cream, how did I forget?! 

Glad to hear you're like the Laneige sleeping lip mask because I am very intrigued! I have such dry lips so it's good to hear you like it. 

[kso1225]

@KatieBT I'm with @RoseCharlie - the Laneige Sleeping Lip mask is totally worth it!  My lips are constantly dry and it's one of very few products that actually help my lips. I love that it's lightweight enough to use during the day too and the jar seems to last forever.  I purchased it before it came to Sephora but was so glad to see it's now carried here.

[RoseCharlie]

@KatieBTOhhh awesome! : ) I quite like it it's pleasant and decently priced as well! I like the idea too you don't see many lip masks that are of a consistency that is a little lighter and sinks in to the skin.

[veronika23]

@RoseCharlie  My HG lip balm is Intelligent Nutrients - Lip Delivery Nutrition. I swear by this and nothing has ever compared. I've tried a few too since I love lip balms so much. Just wanted to share since you said your lips are very dry. 🙂

[RoseCharlie]

@veronika23Thank you Veronika! I am ALWAYS looking for a better lip balms - I haven't found anything that totally fixes the dryness and it's better when I drink a lot of water but when it's very hot or very cold it's soooooo bad so I really appreciate the tip! : ) 💕

[veronika23]

@RoseCharlie  Beauty Boutique had the brand but looks like they dropped it.  They didn't have the lip balm anyway.  I would have been all over that. I don't understand why they didn't bring in all the products... they omitted the best one if you ask me. You can try green and pure out of BC or intelligentnutrients DOT ca.  I think they have a store locator and have a few sales during the year... like 20% off.