5 Ways To Beautify During The Blizzard

A guide to braving the blizzard with self care and moisturizing

With feet of snow in the forecast, we can anticipate spending more time than usual holed up in our apartments. Take this time to focus on yourself a bit and do some beautifying!

Step 1: Clean It Up

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Nix the makeup today. Give yourself a nice clean base, so you don't end up at the other side of the blizzard with a breakout. Pick a cleanser with charcoal to draw out all the nastiness your pores have accumulated. The best drugstore pick is Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser ($7), but GLAMGLOW
SUPERCLEANSE Daily Clearing Cleanser ($39) is worth every penny. If you face is super dry and needs some nourishment, opt for a cleansing oil or milk like Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Nourishing Cleansing Oil ($38) or Alba Botanica Hawaiian Facial Wash, Deep Cleansing Coconut Milk ($10).

Step 2: Select a Serum

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Depending what ails you, a serum definitely exists for that. Grab it before the next step. Here's some suggestions.

For...

Hydration: Revision Hydrating Serum ($56 ---- Trust! It's a winter miracle worker.)

Dark Spots: Yes to Grapefruit Dark Spot Correcting Serum ($20)

Anti-Aging: L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Concentrated Serum Treatment ($20)

Redness: First Aid Beauty Anti-Redness Serum ($36)

Mattifying: Fresh Umbrian Clay Mattifying Serum ($36)

Step 3: Put on a Mask

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Massage a couple drops of your selected serum into your skin before applying a mask. It will absorb into your skin better than by itself. You can make your own mask out of greek yogurt, honey and olive oil.

If you're not into making your own concoction out of ingredients you already have, you can mix up a powder mask like one from Simplecare Products, use one of the many Korean sheet masks from Urban Outfitters or splurge a cult favorite GLAMGLOW mask.

After you've let your mask do its thing for 15 to 20 minutes, wash it off with a moistened towel.

Step 4: Moisturize

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With your radiator on full blast, you skin is going to question its entire life and get inflamed. Avoid a weird puffy, dry, chapped skin disaster by keeping your skin super hydrated. A thick cream like Aveda botanical kinetics intense hydrating rich creme ($40) is a valuable investment right now. Your skin will thank you. A little bit goes a long way, and you can use even less if you use an oil under it. Massage a couple drops of argan or coconut oil before applying a layer of moisturizer.

Step 5: Time For Your Hair to Shine

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Your hair also suffers from the evils of the radiator (and winter, in general). Take this time to let a deep conditioner or mask really soak in. If you are stuck in the house for more than one day, you can just leave it and not worry about washing your hair. A quick braid, and you're set for, like, three days. Again, there are a variety of ways you can give your hair some extra hydration.

You can:

A) Leave your standard, go- to conditioner in after showering

B) Load up your locks with all of the oils—coconut, argan, Moroccan, avocado, grapeseed...you get it

C) Buy a mask or leave-in conditioner like SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque ($12)