15 Cold-Weather Skin Gifts to Give or Keep
When the temperature drops, skin gets thirsty, lips crack, and hands take a beating. This edit pulls from Canadian-made brands in our directory and zeroes in on barrier-building creams, balms, oils, and winter-smart SPF. Everything here is editor-grade: comforting textures, thoughtful formulas, and packaging that actually survives a commute in sub-zero.
Ember Wellness — Nighttime Facial Oil with Sea Buckthorn + Bakuchiol
A plush, restorative oil that seals in hydration and smooths thanks to sea buckthorn’s omega-rich cushion
$102 at Ember Wellness
Dealbodies — Cruise Control Body Cream
Cold-weather body care that behaves like skincare: fast absorption, satin finish, and comfort that lasts under layers.
$38 at Dealbodies
The Sunscreen Co. — Ava Isa Sun-É Serum Drops SPF 35
This fluid mineral formula wears like a serum—no cast, no pilling—use it daily between office fluorescents and snow-glare walks.
$50 at The Sunscreen Co.
Tidelands House — Cream Tea All-Purpose Balm
A do-everything salve for windburned cheeks, split cuticles, and rough knuckles. Cozy, herbaceous, and endlessly practical—toss it in a tote and rescue winter skin on the go.
$72 at Tidelands House Atelier
Collage Beauty — Gesso Niacinamide Balm
Think of this as your sealant: niacinamide for barrier support and a balmy veil that locks in moisture without grease.
$109 at Collage Beauty
Vintage Noon Vacation Skin Redness Recovery Overnight Mask & Moisturizer (75 mL)
Fragrance-free relief for weather-stressed complexions. Centella and comforting emollients calm redness overnight, so you wake up soft and even.
$65 at Vintage Noon
JB Skin Sävvi Harmoni La Crème (50 mL)
Silky, restorative daily cream with microbiome-minded actives. Cushions against indoor heat and wind chill, and sits smoothly under makeup.
$105 at JB Skin Sävvi
Dear Lucy Marine Antioxidant Serum (30 mL)
Light, layered protection for city winters. Marine antioxidants and humectants fend off dullness and dehydration, slotting easily under richer creams on the coldest days.
$105 at Dear Lucy
Naturemary +Rescue All-In-One Salve (50 g)
A utility player for hands, heels, elbows, and hangnails. Unscented, family-friendly, and designed for when winter is doing its worst.
$32 at Naturemary
Curù Skin After Sun Facial Oil (30 mL)
Surprisingly perfect in winter: a replenishing blend that soothes windburn and indoor-heat dehydration, leaving a dewy, non-sticky finish over your evening serum.
$118 at Curù
More Than Lips Vegan Lip Balm — Minty Fresh (8.5 g)
Plastic-free, hand-poured, and genuinely protective. This is the one you stash in every coat pocket.
$10.99 at More Than Lips
The Other Skincare Company PHANTOM Ultra Hydrating Moisturizer (50 mL)
Built for dehydrated, breakout-prone skin that still needs serious moisture. Cushions without congestion and keeps texture calm under scarves and sweaters.
$57 at The Other Skincare Company
Skin Frequency Enrich Balm (50 mL)
A scent-free, Q10-boosted balm that melts to silk. Press over serum as your final lock-in layer on bitter days or spot-treat rough patches.
$60 at Skin Frequency
SONDR Natural Deodorant — Full Size (60 g)
Creamy glide and thoughtfully subtle scents that won’t fight with winter knits.
$19 at SONDR
Somerset Moss Hand & Body Cream (200 mL)
A softly scented, fast-absorbing cream that brings hands back from the brink. Elegant apothecary packaging means it looks as good as it feels.
$44 at Somerset Moss
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