Common Winter Beauty Mistakes

As a diehard summer fan, I don’t cope well in winter, and despite being born in June, even the gifts and birthday cake can’t sway me. Along with chapped lips, pale bumpy skin and frizzy hair, there are a million and one other not so wonderful hazards of winter I dread every year.

Ahead, four winter beauty mistakes we commonly make, and how to solve them.

Yes ladies, winter is a cruel mistress.

LINGERING IN A HOT SHOWER

Look, we get it. When the temps are low, nothing feels better than turning your morning shower into an extra-hot 30-minute steam session, but after about 10 minutes, all that heat begins to compromise your skin’s lipid layer – the fatty acids responsible for holding in that precious moisture. The compromise? You’ve got two options: turn down the heat or shorten your shower time. If you can manage both, more power to you.

STICKING WITH YOUR SUMMER BRONZER

We miss our golden summer glows just as much as the next person, but now’s not the time to be nostalgic. While adding warmth to the face is a definite must during these months, it’s best to do so with a flattering shade of blush for your skin tone. If that’s still not enough, create a little glow with an illuminator or highlighter.

bh recommends: jane iredale PurePressed Blush, The Body Shop British Rose Special Edition Eye & Cheek Palette, Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator

NOT UPDATING YOUR HAIR COLOUR

Those white blonde highlights that looked perfect in summer can accentuate all the wrong things in winter (aka your pallid complexion), and the same goes for darker, single-processed shades. If you’re blonde, weave golden highlights and lowlights through your current colour to warm things up, especially around your face. If you’re brunette, opt for a multi-dimensional look or a soft balayage (try the Schwarzkopf Ultimate Colour in Hazel Nut - the colour is perfect for face-framing). Just remember not to go more than two shades lighter or darker – anything too dramatic can look severe against your winter skin tone. However, you can always fix unwanted colour with the ColourB4 Hair Colour Remover if you run into any drama.

SKIPPING SPF

It might be cold and dreary outside, but that doesn’t mean the sun isn’t impacting your skin. No matter what time of day or season, the sun can still cause damage, and over time, that damage can be detrimental. Make life just that little bit easier, and apply a moisturiser with broad-spectrum SPF.

bh recommends: NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 30, Natio Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF50+, Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15

What are your biggest winter beauty issues?

172 Member Comments

Shop A Everyday 4 Jun 2017 6:24 PM

I use SPF daily

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Jodie730 3 Jun 2017 9:03 PM

You have to love long hot showers! I try my hardest to have shorter showers but sometimes it's just what you feel like.

Ellelily 3 Jun 2017 8:18 PM

I should be using my spf but i just forget due to the cold.

Sally10 3 Jun 2017 5:57 PM

I have the Body Shop palette - such gorgeous colours! :)

Hayley644 3 Jun 2017 9:47 AM

Guilty of a few of these during winter.

skincare junkie 3 Jun 2017 8:36 AM

Hot showers are the best!! But I also do my SPF

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Dazza the wombat 2 Jun 2017 8:29 PM

WARNING The heat from a hot shower breaks down the lipid barriers in your skin, which can lead to a loss of moisture: your skin can become dry rough & itchy, making you prone to developing fine lines & wrinkles.

Chrystalage 2 Jun 2017 3:57 PM

I know, I know the long hot showers. I'm in Melbourne. I have to psych myself to get into the shower this time of year and then its hard to leave

Mayy 1 Jun 2017 2:32 PM

I'm definitely guilty of hot showers during Winter!

LaurenCeh 1 Jun 2017 10:13 AM

I used to linger in the shower, then i had a child, who insists on jumping in with me. Im in and out asap so i dont have to touch the freezing tiles.

Meedee 1 Jun 2017 9:55 AM

Living in Queensland im lucky that our Winters are not as bitterly cold as elsewhere but even so I am very careful not to have the water temp too high in the shower. I do love my facial oils and always use burts bees lip balm at night.

Stephanie2494 31 May 2017 9:52 PM

I love my hot showers, I did cut out most of my ballyage before winter started so I am mainly back to my natural medium brown (with just a hint of colour left). I am planning to go lighter closer to summer

jillian206 31 May 2017 1:41 PM

Yep, the long and hot showers. Just moisturise, moisturise and moisturise more!

bun 31 May 2017 10:22 AM

I love a extra hot shower, especially in winter so I don't know if I can give it up. Maybe I'll just try to moisturize more.

clearcrystalwater 31 May 2017 8:39 AM

I definitely linger in my showers!

Sparkle 77 30 May 2017 11:10 PM

Mmmmm.....................long............hot............showers, love them! Hard to give this up and I don't think that I can. I will just have to moisturise.

I'm heart broken as I can't find my Nivea for dry skin, in shower moisturiser anymore.

akira 30 May 2017 8:25 PM

We are all guilty of a nice hot shower in the cold winter months! I tend to be more lazy with my SPF in the winter even though I know the UV rays are still out there :(

Dilettante 30 May 2017 7:34 PM

Totally get the summer person thing- struggle through winter while living for the warmth of summer. Bring it on!

Peta908 30 May 2017 4:51 PM

Guilt of a hot shower, especially on a cold winter morning . . .

Nas007 30 May 2017 1:27 PM

All of these apply to me. I'm in a hot shower for far too long, I unfortunately skip spf and love my bronzer. Not to self-change all of these!!!

cityglenda 30 May 2017 12:58 PM

I never skip SPF. Rain, Hail, Shine, Summer or Winter. It goes on!

Goddess..... 30 May 2017 12:53 PM

There are a few that I do here but it's no biggie.

Emma171 30 May 2017 8:32 AM

Oh I love a hot shower and a lengthy one at that! It does though every year without fail.. give me eczema

BeautifulJusty 30 May 2017 7:23 AM

Many people love hot showers

Belindarella 29 May 2017 10:46 PM

I would never skip sunscreen! Actually I wouldn't do any of these. But I do shower a few times a day because of my work but they are quick & warm & I apply a good moisturiser to my entire body after each one. I also drink hot water first thing in the morning.. I think that can be especially beneficial in winter (but I do it all year round).

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