The holiday season is full of parties and get-togethers, and we know you want to look your best—whether it's for the year-end office party or spending time at the in-laws. Start prepping your skin ahead of time to boost its natural, healthy looking glow and combat the dryness brought on by cold weather and indoor heating.
This step-by-step holiday skincare routine will help ensure your skin stays radiant throughout the festive season. If you already follow Clinique's 3-step skincare system for healthy skin, you'll only need to tweak it slightly to add a few pampering touches and keep things consistent.
Prep your skin for the holiday season
Treat yourself to a balmy makeup remover.
Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm
Say hello to a non-drying, non-stripping formula that cleans thoroughly, rinses off completely. With ingredients like safflower seed oil, Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm conditions and nourishes your lashes and skin as it melts away makeup and SPF. Plus, it’s safe for sensitive skin and sensitive eyes.
Use a gentle cleanser.
All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap
During winter, your skin might require a mild cleanser. All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap is a dermatologist-developed liquid facial soap that cleans while maintaining skin’s moisture balance. It comes in different formulas according to your skin type.
Pick an exfoliating peel.
Clarifying Do-Over Peel
Exfoliating is especially important in winter, as dead skin cells can build up throughout the season. If you're already using our Clarifying Lotion, you're ahead of the game, but trust us—you'll want to get cozy with our Clarifying Do-Over Peel to reveal radiant, glowing skin. Simply swap it in for your regular exfoliating lotion 2-3 times a week.
Add a serum.
Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interruptor
If your skin is looking dull, try Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interruptor. This potent serum with vitamin C delivers powerful ingredients that help your skin look brighter and more even.
Hydrate and keep in moisture.
Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream
Picking the right moisturizer is a game-changer when it comes to fighting dry, skin—especially in the winter. Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator hydrates for 100 hours. For the eyes? Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream hydrates and visibly repairs lines and wrinkles.
Boost your nighttime routine.
Moisture Surge Overnight Mask, Turnaround Overnight Revitalizing Moisturizer
Nighttime is when your skin naturally repairs itself, making it the perfect time for pampering. Apply a generous layer of Moisture Surge Overnight Mask to moisturize your skin while you sleep and wake up to a dewy glow in the morning.
If you're concerned about lines and wrinkles, opt for Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Overnight Recovery Cream + Mask, an anti-aging formula that visibly reduces both irritation and lines and wrinkles. For an exfoliating component for nighttime renewal and to reveal more luminous skin, choose Turnaround Overnight Revitalizing Moisturizer instead.
Prime and shine.
Even Better Light Reflecting Primer
As a final step before applying your makeup, apply a thin layer of Even Better Light Reflecting Primer . This makeup-perfecting primer illuminates and hydrates giving you a radiant complexion. If you use it with makeup, it'll lock it in for 16 hours of flawless wear; if you use it alone, it'll boost your natural glow.
Holiday glow on the go.
All About Clean Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser, Limited Edition Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil in Black Honey
If you're traveling this holiday season, make sure you take all your Clinique essentials with you for glowing healthy-looking skin. Most of our products come in carry-on-friendly sizes, allowing you to stick to your skincare routine even if you're away.
To simplify your skincare routine, choose products that double up in function to save on space:
- Clinique's All About Clean Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser is a mousse that effectively rinses away makeup as it cleanses your skin.
- Smart Clinical Repair Overnight Recovery Cream + Mask is a potent moisturizer that visibly reduces wrinkles and repairs the skin barrier—and it can be used as a leave-on in-flight mask.
- If you prefer gel-cream formulas, Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator can be used in nine ingenious ways and comes in a handy 0.5oz travel size.
- When it comes to makeup, the multipurpose Limited Edition Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil in Black Honey will add a touch of color to your cheeks and condition your lips with a smidge of gloss in buildable color.
Now you're fully prepped to step into any holiday celebration with radiant, glowing skin—whether you're at home or away on an adventure.