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Splurge vs. Steal: Winter Hair & Skin Saviors

Posted by babu 4:25pm GMT


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Hydrate, repair & prevent winter-wear with these miraculous must-haves for every budget:

FACE

Splurge: Chanel Mousse Confort Rinse-Off Cleanser
Non-drying mousse formula thoroughly and comfortably cleanses, soothes and tones, with deeply moisturizing effects. ($45, Chanel.com.)

Steal: Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming Cleanser
Helps visibly reduce redness and calm dry, irritated or sensitive skin whilst gently cleansing. ($7.29, Walgreens.com.)

Splurge: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Cream
Korean herbs like milk-vetch and white mulberry promote an ageless complexion, as jojoba, avocado, mango seed, and sunflower oils moisturize and condition for soft, smooth skin. ($220, BergdorfGoodman.com.)

Steal: L'Oreal Skin Expertise Youth Code Day/Night Cream
This luxurious, potent anti-aging cream is fresh on application, leaving a light, smooth and velvety soft finish on the skin. ($21.99, Walgreens.com.)

Splurge: Fresh Crème Ancienne Eye Cream
Proven to visibly reduce the signs of aging, diminish puffiness and under-eye circles, and provide supreme nourishment. ($95, Fresh.com.)

Steal: RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream
This exclusive combination contains pure retinol plus essential minerals, and is clinically proven to visibly reduce wrinkles, hydrate and firm whilst you sleep. ($19.99, Target.com.)

Splurge: La Mer The Lip Balm
A luxurious emulsion that helps lips look and feel smoother and softer. ($45, CremedelaMer.com.)

Steal: Caswell-Massey Dr. Hunter Lip Salve
Restores comfort to chapped lips, whilst preventing dryness and cracking from exposure to the elements. ($4, Beauty.com.)

BODY

Splurge: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Body Cream
From the moment of application, this supremely elegant formula, enriched with Caviar Extract, transforms dull, fatigued skin into shimmering satin as it infuses the body with deep hydration. ($390, LaPrairie.com.)

Steal: Dove Cream Oil Intensive Body Lotion
A deeply penetrating and fast absorbing all over the body lotion that leaves your skin extra soft, extra smooth and extra beautiful. ($4, Amazon.com.)

Splurge: Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash
A rich skin conditioner and natural botanical cleanser for the entire body. ($41, Dermalogica.com.)

Steal: St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Wash
This rich and creamy formula creates a gentle lather that helps clean and soothe dry, itchy skin. ($2.69, Target.com.)

HAIR

Splurge: Shu Uemura The Art of Hair Moisture Velvet Shampoo & Conditioner
Rebalances moisture levels and leaves hair feeling silky smooth. A truly addictive duo. ($45-$55, ShuUemuraArtofHair-USA.com)

Steal: John Frieda Smooth Start Hydration Shampoo & Conditioner
Smoothes strands, hydrates to replenish vital moisture and restores hair’s natural defense against frizz. ($4.79 each, Drugstore.com.)

Splurge: Rodin by Recene Luxury Hair Oil
This incredible elixir is both universal and hardworking, leaving lifeless, damaged hair healthier, more lustrous and consistently residue-free. ($60, OlioLusso-Shop.com.)

Steal: Proclaim Natural 7 Argan Oil
Uiquely formulated with argan oil and other natural ingredients to nourish and condition hair, moisturize skin and stimulate nail growth. ($5, SallyBeautySupply.com.)