As the winter season makes its presence felt in Australia, we often prioritise donning warm clothing and enjoying comfort food, but we tend to neglect our skin. With the drop in humidity levels, the winter air can cause various skin issues such as dryness, chapped lips, and frizzy hair. However, with the right preparation, products, and routines to call upon, you can look and feel great, without breaking the bank.

But… where do you start? What products are not just effective but cost-effective? We asked beauty influencer Rachel De Oliveira from @rachel_de_oliveira about her skincare tips and the go-to products she uses to tweak her beauty routine and maintain glowing, gorgeous skin during the colder winter months.

Watch Rachel’s Video on our Bankstown Central Instagram.

Rachel’s Must-Haves

Sheet mask infused with skin-boosting hyaluronic acid

A high-performance hyaluronic sheet mask like Skin Republic’s Hyaluronic Acid sheet mask from Priceline can effectively replenish and hydrate the skin with its double dose of hyaluronic acid, leaving it smooth, refreshed, nourished, and with a younger-looking appearance. You can pick yours up from Priceline Pharmacy.

Hyaluronic acid-infused liquid foundation

A lightweight liquid foundation enriched with hyaluronic acid Maybelline’s Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation can work wonders for your skin's radiance! Its hydrating properties not only help to replenish and re-plump the skin but also provide up to 12 hours of lasting hydration, promoting collagen production.

A lip balm that provides hydration

A high-quality lip balm, such as the Lanolips Golden Dry Skin Salve from Priceline, can work wonders for your skin, acting like a little golden nugget that revitalizes, nourishes, and hydrates your lips while forming a natural moisture barrier to shield them from harsh winter conditions. Carrying it around with you is a must, and you can easily pick one up from Priceline Pharmacy.

A nourishing lipstick (for lips and cheeks)

Have you ever considered using lipstick as a blush to keep the glow and hydration in your skin? With nourishing ingredients like Argan Oil and Vitamin E, many products, such as L’Oreal lipsticks, help to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy and moisturised. This beauty hack is worth keeping in mind.

An alternative to hairspray

Hairspray can be drying on the hair and coupled with winter’s cold and dry air, it can cause unwanted damage. Opt for a styling creme such as Nak Hair Luxe Finishing Cream from Hairhouse from Bankstown Central to lock in moisture, tame frizz, curls and runaway strands. Perfect for getting that natural, softly tousled look.

A brush that’s gentle on your scalp

A bristle brush such as Lady Jayne Classic Pad Brush from Priceline that’s gentler on your scalp can help prevent further damage to your hair and scalp during the winter months. These brushes don’t just help to manage flyaway hairs, they also improve blood circulation, hair growth and boost shine! Grab one at Priceline Pharmacy.

An “all-in-one” oil

Finding a multi-functional product that boosts moisture from head-to-toes is a must during winter. A “Miracle Oil” such as Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil from Priceline can provide hydration, protection and nourishment for the skin, hair and nails. There are many to choose from at Priceline Pharmacy.

Collaborating with the amazing Rachel De Oliveira has taught us (and hopefully you too) that you don't have to spend a fortune on numerous products for healthy skin and hair in winter. A few trustworthy go-to products that you can easily find at Bankstown Central can do the trick. Winter, you’ve met your match!