Winter Skincare Essentials
Conquer Dry Skin with These Winter Skincare Must-Haves
Your cozy-season hydration ritual for soft, glowing skin
Winter brings holiday spirit, cozy nights, and… dry, tight, irritated skin. Between cooler air outside and indoor heating, your skin loses moisture faster than usual. The result? Flaking, dullness, sensitivity, and that uncomfortable “tight” feeling. The fix isn’t complicated, you just need more hydration, more barrier support, and gentler products.
At Bisous Esthetics, these are our favorite medical-grade winter essentials to keep your skin calm, cushioned, and glowing all season long.
Think of this as your winter skincare ritual 🤍
Step 1: Stick to a Gentle, Creamy Cleanser
Harsh foaming cleansers can strip your barrier, exactly what you don’t want in winter. Switch to a creamy, nourishing cleanser that removes buildup while protecting moisture.
Our favorite:
GlyMed Plus Vitamin C Cleanser
This antioxidant-rich, creamy formula:
✔ hydrates while cleansing
✔ removes makeup + debris
✔ soothes sensitivity
✔ protects from environmental stress
Perfect for dry, sensitive, or mature skin types.
Skin should feel soft and comfortable after cleansing — never tight.
Step 2: Heal + Protect with a Barrier Cream
If your skin feels irritated or flaky, your barrier needs reinforcement.
Winter calls for thicker moisturizers packed with ceramides, lipids, and amino acids to lock in hydration and prevent water loss.
Go-to:
GlyMed Plus Barrier Repair Cream
Deeply nourishing and protective, this formula:
✔ strengthens the barrier
✔ reduces dryness + irritation
✔ improves elasticity
✔ supports aging skin
Think of it as a cozy blanket for your face.
Step 3: Show Extra Love to Your Eyes
The delicate eye area is usually the first place dryness shows up.
Cold air + heaters = crepey, tired-looking under eyes fast.
Try:
GlyMed Plus Eye Calm
Why you’ll love it:
• Hyaluronic acid plumps fine lines
• Botanical extracts soothe irritation
• Brightens dark circles
• Leaves eyes looking rested and refreshed
Perfect for everyday hydration or before makeup.
Step 4: Drench Skin with Hyaluronic Acid
If your skin looks dull or “deflated,” it’s likely dehydrated.
Hyaluronic acid acts like a moisture magnet, pulling water into the skin for that plump, bouncy look.
Must-have:
GlyMed Plus Ultra Hydro Gel 10% Hyaluronic Acid
Lightweight yet intensely hydrating, it:
✔ smooths fine lines
✔ restores glow
✔ improves elasticity
✔ layers beautifully under moisturizer
Apply to damp skin, then seal with cream.
Step 5: Calm + Restore with Barrier-Boosting Serums
When skin feels reactive or compromised, reach for soothing, reparative ingredients.
Barrier hero:
GlyMed Plus Fulvic Elixir Serum
With antioxidant + anti-inflammatory benefits, it:
✔ calms redness
✔ strengthens barrier function
✔ improves moisture retention
✔ supports healing
Amazing for sensitive, acne-prone, or stressed winter skin.
Step 6: Replenish Lipids with Ceramides
Lipids are your skin’s natural fats — and winter depletes them fast.
Try:
GlyMed Plus Protective Skin Serum with Ceramides
This ultra-light serum:
✔ replenishes lipids
✔ improves resilience
✔ reduces dryness
✔ protects against environmental stress
Perfect layered under moisturizer for extra nourishment.
Don’t Forget Your Lips
Chapped lips are basically a winter rite of passage, but we’re not participating.
Must-have:
LipSmart Ceramide Lip Balm
Medical-grade hydration that:
✔ repairs cracked lips
✔ smooths fine lines
✔ restores plumpness
✔ protects against cold air
Soft, juicy lips in under a minute.
Yes please.
Your Winter Skin Formula
Here’s the simple rule:
Hydrate → Seal → Protect
• Layer hydrating serums
• Lock in with barrier creams
• Finish with SPF daily (yes, even in winter!)
Consistency is everything.
Need Help Building Your Routine?
If you’re unsure what your skin needs this season, come see us 🤍
Visit Bisous Esthetics in Austin for a customized facial or stop by the boutique to shop these esthetician-approved winter essentials. Your winter glow starts here.
Ashley Moody, Licensed Esthetician
Bisous Esthetics | Facial Spa + Boutique | Austin, TX
