Perfect a winter skincare routine for oily skin
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Perfect a winter skincare routine for oily skin

Winter can be tough on our skin, with harsh weather and central heating systems drying out the air. This lack of moisture can cause any skin type to experience dehydration. If you have oily skin, you already know it tends to produce extra sebum, but it can also become dry, dull, and flaky—especially during the winter.

Here's how to revive dehydrated skin and restore a natural, healthy looking glow this winter.

Cleanse away excess oil without drying.

Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser With Probiotic Technology

Begin your skincare routine by choosing a balmy makeup remover like Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm to melt away makeup and SPF. Its formula is packed with safflower seed oil, which is rich in linoleic acid, to help condition your lashes, brows, and skin. Follow with All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap in Types 3 and 4 (Oily - Combination Oily to Very Oily Skin) to wash away excess oil, dirt, and debris. This gentle cleanser is specially formulated for your skin type and won't dry your skin.

Calm and control redness.

Use the Clinique Redness Solutions regimen to see an improvement in visible redness: cleanse with Soothing Cleanser, comfort with Daily Relief Cream, protect with Daily Protective Base. A consistent, gentle routine helps get visible redness under control.

Exfoliate to sweep away excess oil and dulling flakes.

Clarifying Lotion 3, Clarifying Do-Over Peel

Clarifying Lotion 3 is your biggest ally in removing any leftover oil —and it helps you sweep away dulling flakes, making it a good choice for winter. This formula is great for prepping your skin for moisturizer, as exfoliated skin is more receptive to hydration and treatment products.

To go the extra mile, swap your regular exfoliator two to three times a week for Clinique’s Clarifying Do-Over Peel, an at-home, leave-on face peel that uses a 32% Micro-Acid+ Complex for multi-level exfoliation. This face peel boosts cell renewal and keeps your skin looking radiant as the seasons change.

Pinpoint and target your skin concerns.

Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correction Serum, Acne Solutions Acne + Line Correcting Serum

Start treating signs of premature aging like fine lines and wrinkles by applying Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correction Serum. Clinique's most advanced anti-aging serum visibly lifts, smooths, firms, and boosts radiance.

If you're fighting acne, use Acne Solutions Acne + Line Correcting Serum instead. Its hydrating formula uses salicylic acid to help clear acne. Plus, this powerful formula visibly improves lines without drying your skin.

Next, apply a thin layer of oil-free Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator for soothing hydration and to instantly achieve a dewy glow. It’s formulated to draw in and retain moisture.

Don't forget your eyes.

Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate, All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage

The delicate skin around your eyes needs moisture too—even if your skin appears oily sometimes. Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate helps moisturize and strengthen skin’s barrier. Say hello to plump hydrated skin with less noticeable fine, dry lines.

If you've attended too many holiday parties and have started to notice dark circles around your eyes, reach for All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage. This instantly cooling undereye roller with panthenol and caffeine helps deliver soothing hydration and reduces the look of puffiness.

Protect your skin with oil-free SPF (yes, even in winter).

Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil-Free Face Cream

You might be tempted to skip SPF on oily skin, especially in winter, but it’s important to stick with it throughout the seasons. Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil-Free Face Cream layers easily and delivers oil-free sun protection. Its velvety formula is ideal for oily skin. Not only does it absorb quickly, but it’s non-acnegenic.

Now that you’ve perfected your winter skincare routine, you're ready to show off that radiant, hydrated glow. Enjoy the season with confidence, knowing your skin will stay flawless through every holiday celebration.

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Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm, Silky balm formula gently dissolves makeup and SPF, conditions lashes.

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