Winter calls for a major overhaul of your existing skincare routine, and ushers in the need for products better suited against colder, drier weather. But of course, this routine will look different for everyone depending on their skin type. We’re here to break down any worries or confusion: this is your guide to the perfect boosters and moisturizers for your skin type to maintain clean, flawless skin this winter! Our collection highlights the best ingredients to get the job done, as well as treatment for addressing any skin concerns you may have. Keep scrolling to get started!

Normal Skin

MARY&MAY - Idebenone+Blackberry Complex Serum

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Packed with 20% Blackberry extract, the MARY&MAY Idebenone+Blackberry Complex Serum is no joke when it comes to antioxidant protection. It treats skin concerns in relation to aging, which results in wrinkle-free, bright, and bouncy skin. This pairs best with an SPF during the daytime to make the most of its protection.

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha Arbutin

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Looking to attain clear, bright skin? The BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha Arbutin is on the case. This serum contains 68.6% Rice Bran water and 2% Alpha Arbutin to enhance skin luminosity and combat hyperpigmentation.

PURITO - Deep Sea Pure Water Cream

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Quench a dehydrated complexion with the PURITO Deep Sea Pure Water Cream. Natural marine ingredients and Sodium Hyaluronate - a type of Hyaluronic Acid that holds up to 1000 times its weight in water - replenish the complexion, boosting its hydration levels and plumpness.

NEOGEN Dermalogy - Probiotics Youth Repair Emulsion

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The highlight of the NEOGEN Dermalogy Probiotics Youth Repair Emulsion? It’s filled to the brim with Superprobiotics, 5 kinds of Hyaluronic Acid, and berry extracts to fight against signs of aging. Use this to drench your skin in hydration and boost its resilience for better moisture retention.

Dry Skin

Real Barrier - Extreme Cream

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Flaky, parched skin calls for the big guns, and this is where the Real Barrier Extreme Cream steps in. This intense cream keeps skin moisturized with a healthy dose of Ceramides to repair and strengthen a damaged skin barrier. It’s also a godsend for anyone suffering from sensitivity or eczema.

SKINFOOD - Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence

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Being syrupy-sweet isn’t the only thing the SKINFOOD Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence is known for: its Honey, Royal Jelly and Propolis-rich formula offers a myriad of skin-loving benefits, including moisture retention, anti-inflammation and deep hydration. What can you expect with this? Radiant and moist skin with a firm barrier.

Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Hyaluronic Anti-wrinkle Serum

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The Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Hyaluronic Anti-Wrinkle Serum is basically your one-way ticket to flawless, radiant skin. It combines hydrating Hyaluronic Acid with antioxidant powerhouse fermented Black Rice to fight against free radicals, leaving your complexion bouncy and firm.

Oily Skin

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Ginseng Essence Water

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Awaken your complexion with the BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water, a revitalizing essence formulated with 80% Ginseng Root water and 2% Niacinamide. Its lightweight, nourishing formula helps the skin retain moisture and promotes sebum control to balance oil-water levels. Bonus: it can be used as a toner in a more minimal routine, or as a booster for additional skin benefits.

Axis-Y - Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

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Get glowing with the Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum. Peep its ingredients list and you’ll find Niacinamide, a go-to ingredient for correcting dark spots and evening skin tone. With the help of plant-derived Squalane to keep the skin moisturized, it’s no wonder it’s a VANA Award winner.

innisfree - Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule

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With a combination of Retinol and Cica, the innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule affirms clean pores and smooth skin texture. This gentle but effective ampoule clears away dead skin cells to treat enlarged pores and blemishes, with the help of Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid. It also contains Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramide to keep the skin moisturized.

Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream

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The last thing oily skin needs is additional slick; the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream offers anything but. This HA-loaded gel cream is lightweight and sinks into the skin quickly without heaviness or greasiness. It’s also formulated with Squalane and Aloe juice to keep oily skin hydrated and refined.

Combo Skin

COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

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TikTok blew up over the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, and we can confirm the hype with this is 100% justified. Touting 96% Snail Mucin concentrate, this essence keeps skin smooth and healthy through deep hydration and healing skin damage from within. Come for the hype, stay for the genuinely effective results.

Isntree - C-Niacin Toning Ampoule

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Getting luminous skin is easy because the Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule makes it so effortless. It rejuvenates dull and tired complexions with a potent blend of Vitamin C, Niacinamide and Panthenol, toning and brightening skin to its healthiest form. Brighter, more balanced days are coming - and it starts with this hidden gem.

Jumiso - Super Soothing Cica & Aloe Facial Serum

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If you’re looking for a soothing, hydrating and balancing all-in-one, the Jumiso Super Soothing Cica & Aloe Facial Serum is your answer. It calms down sensitivity and fills the skin with moisture, courtesy of its formula consisting of 41% Cica and 31% Aloe. Weightless and non-sticky, your skin will slurp this up in an instant.

Sensitive Skin

SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Ampoule

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Another VANA Award-winning skincare pick, the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is well-loved for its skin barrier-repairing and irritation-quelling properties. Its star ingredient, Centella Asiatica, also regulates the skin’s moisture and oil levels and keeps the skin barrier healthy and strong.

make p:rem - Comfort Me. Panthenol Moisture Essence

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The make p:rem Comfort Me. Panthenol Moisture Essence is an underrated jewel in the skincare world for sensitive skin: it soothes the skin with Ceramide and Madecassoside and forms a protective barrier against further external aggression. Upon application this essence swiftly squashes dryness, flaking, redness, and tightness.

I'm From - Mugwort Cream

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Don’t sleep on Mugwort; this ultra-calming, purifying herbal ingredient keeps skin fresh and glowing in the I’m From Mugwort Cream. A mild but efficacious formulation, this cream is non-sticky and absorbs into the skin without a hitch, restoring skin to a soft, supple, and healthy state.

Dropping temps and dry weather are no match for the ultimate boosters and moisturizers that will have your skin, no matter what skin type, healthy and happy all winter long! 2022 is drawing to a close but we still have a couple of surprises up our sleeves. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram and Facebook, as well as keeping an eye on the VANA Blog, to make sure you receive all the latest news, promos and information!