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

Lin294 2 Jul 2016 8:56 PM

Guilty of long hot showers! Based on my Monsia Skincare ingredients I use jojoba oil mixed with Vit E oil after shower and this seems to hold in moisture for quite a long time. I reapply before bedtime and this year I haven't suffered from dry skin thank goodness. Must remember to use sunscreen in winter.

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Nas007 2 Jul 2016 6:03 PM

I'm definitely guilty of hot showers and I hate putting my broker away during winter instead I use it very lightly and it works against my olive skin.

misfortune8 2 Jul 2016 2:12 PM

I always look & feel my best in winter & my worst in summer. I wear SPF year round though - that' s not negotiable!

Hayley644 2 Jul 2016 7:28 AM

I'm guilty of a few of these.

Oonga 1 Jul 2016 10:26 PM

I've been really getting into blush lately!

Ellelily 1 Jul 2016 9:09 PM

I do have issues with my hair over winter. And I am also guilty of long hot baths and showers. Whereas in the Summer I love cool showers.

freaky 1 Jul 2016 7:03 PM

Im a sucker for super hot baths big time!

sparrow x 1 Jul 2016 5:18 PM

I love hot, hot showers so I try to keep them somewhat short.

Jessica712 1 Jul 2016 4:48 PM

The hot shower has me in winter. I cant stay in for too long though, need to save hot water for others in the house.

Thepinkshoe 1 Jul 2016 3:41 PM

It's definitely the hot shower for me! It is just way too tempting!

sootyblack_14 1 Jul 2016 3:23 PM

Great tips!!! Guilty of the shower one!!!!

Natalie123 1 Jul 2016 2:56 PM

ok, I think I'm the biggest culprit for have really hot, long showers in winter! I just hate the cold weather! BUT! I do however change my moisturiser to a deep, nourishing moisturiser for dry skin :)

sakura783 1 Jul 2016 2:23 PM

I must admit to have been "SKIPPING SPF" every now & then during my winter walks. I will need to be more mindful of the harmful UV rays on skin :-)

Ktktkt 1 Jul 2016 2:17 PM

I get too lazy with the spf. but im sure I'll regret it. And I am definitely a sucker for hot showers

honeypiercy 1 Jul 2016 1:29 PM

I am so with you shower lovers! What other way can we warm up in the freezing weather?! We need to defrost!

Seashells 1 Jul 2016 12:36 PM

I'm terrible with the hot showers! That + my skin & lips being drier are my biggest issues in winter. I don't change my hair colour from season to season, although I am looking to go a lighter brunette coming into summer.

voievoda 1 Jul 2016 12:29 PM

Alas I can't give up the long hot showers in winters. I like to stay in till I get feeling back in my toes! And never knew about the hair thing

Snailor 1 Jul 2016 10:40 AM

I never skip SPF in winter! I wear it everyday, 365 days a year!

PrettyPrincess 1 Jul 2016 9:38 AM

I'm guilty of a long hot shower! Also it can be a good use to mix your skincare up a bit!

maydayismyday 1 Jul 2016 9:21 AM

I'm terribly boring and never change my hair colour. Also guilty of the long hot showers in Winter - bad for drying out your skin but they're so blissful it's a hard habit to break!

BlueBite 1 Jul 2016 9:15 AM

Hot showers are the best during winter, and SPF is a must at all times! Thanks for the article!

skincare junkie 1 Jul 2016 8:54 AM

I love my hot showers and I do them at least twice a day too :)))

Claire88 30 Jun 2016 11:43 PM

I am so guilty of having steaming hot showers, I really feel the cold and it's the only thing that defrosts me.

Temporary Princess 30 Jun 2016 10:45 PM

I seriously never skimp on the SPF, no matter what the weather is like, wherever I am!

Pixie96 30 Jun 2016 10:12 PM

I have really long, really hot showers but right at the end I have a really cold rinse so that might make up for it?

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