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Best Beauty Products 2012: 5 Moisturizers That Really Work

5 Moisturizers That Really Work
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Is your overheated home and the biting winter winds wreaking havoc on your once soft and dewy skin? The trick to staying supple during the colder months—and not verging on reptilian—is to moisturize with a body cream that’s richer than the one you use in the summer.

That’s right, the good stuff.

Here are five lush moisturizers to rejuvenate that dermis and get you back on track to beautiful this winter.

Best Beauty Products 2012: 5 Moisturizers That Really Work
Aveda Replenishing Body Moisturizer(01 of05)
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Start replenishing your winter-weary skin with this vitamin-infused moisturizer that also includes this key skin-saving ingredient: Meadowfoam seed oil. Massage your skin in circular motions after a shower or bath. Your skin will thank you. Aveda Replenishing Body Moisturizer, $32, at Aveda salons, spas and stores, 800-689-1066, aveda.com
Moroccanoil Body Soufflé(02 of05)
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Are you a die-hard fan of Moroccanoil’s hair-changing treatment products? Well, introduce your winter-wearied skin to Moroccanoil’s skincare hero: The Body Souffle. This lush, rich moisturizer features the signature hair serum scent as the olfactory base. And when you apply, follow this skin-saving tip from Jemy Dayrit, Moroccanoil spa educator and massage specialist. “Moisten your skin before applying a moisturizer to get a little extra hydration. The beauty of the Body Soufflé is that it contains aloe vera which quickly absorbs into skin while adding beneficial nutrients and moisture.” Moroccanoil Body Souffle, $52, moroccanoil.com
Burt’s Bees Soothingly Sensitive Aloe & Buttermilk Body Lotion(03 of05)
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This buttery body cream lasts for 24 hours. Our prayers have been answered. Stay soft all day—and night—with a moisturizer that powers through the hours as hard as you do. Perfect for the most sensitive skin, too. Burt’s Bees Soothingly Sensitive Aloe & Buttermilk Body Lotion, $13, at select natural, grocery, drug, and mass retailers, burtsbees.ca
Lush Dream Cream Hand & Body Moisturizer(04 of05)
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Natural beauty brand Lush always gives us sweet-smelling beauty essentials that make us feel, well, lush! The Dream Cream packs a one-two moisture punch: It moisturizes your dry skin with a calming blend of oat milk, lavender and chamomile to care for irritations (no more scratching!), and employs olive oil and cocoa butter to virtually banish your dry, chapped skin. Brilliant. Lush Dream Cream Hand & Body Moisturizer, $27, at Lush stores, lush.ca
Dermalogica UltraRich Body Cream(05 of05)
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Want a lush, rich body cream that takes your skin from dry to dewy? Try Dermalogica’s Ultrarich Body Cream that’s infused with Protection hyaluronic acid and pro-vitamin B5. Sans fragrances and colors. Magnifique! Tip: Give yourself a DIY spa experience by blending with the brand’s Stress Relief Treatment Oil. UltraRich Body Cream, $68, at select skincare centres, salons, and spas, dermalogica.ca

Aveda Replenishing Body Moisturizer

Start replenishing your winter-weary skin with this vitamin-infused moisturizer that also includes this key skin-saving ingredient: Meadowfoam seed oil. Massage your skin in circular motions after a shower or bath. Your skin will thank you. Aveda Replenishing Body Moisturizer, $32, at Aveda salons, spas and stores, 800-689-1066, aveda.com

Moroccanoil Body Soufflé

Are you a die-hard fan of Moroccanoil’s hair-changing treatment products? Well, introduce your winter-wearied skin to Moroccanoil’s skincare hero: The Body Souffle. This lush, rich moisturizer features the signature hair serum scent as the olfactory base. And when you apply, follow this skin-saving tip from Jemy Dayrit, Moroccanoil spa educator and massage specialist. “Moisten your skin before applying a moisturizer to get a little extra hydration. The beauty of the Body Soufflé is that it contains aloe vera which quickly absorbs into skin while adding beneficial nutrients and moisture.” Moroccanoil Body Souffle, $52, moroccanoil.com

Burt’s Bees Soothingly Sensitive Aloe & Buttermilk Body Lotion

This buttery body cream lasts for 24 hours. Our prayers have been answered. Stay soft all day—and night—with a moisturizer that powers through the hours as hard as you do. Perfect for the most sensitive skin, too. Burt’s Bees Soothingly Sensitive Aloe & Buttermilk Body Lotion, $13, at select natural, grocery, drug, and mass retailers, burtsbees.ca

Lush Dream Cream Hand & Body Moisturizer

Natural beauty brand Lush always gives us sweet-smelling beauty essentials that make us feel, well, lush! The Dream Cream packs a one-two moisture punch: It moisturizes your dry skin with a calming blend of oat milk, lavender and chamomile to care for irritations (no more scratching!), and employs olive oil and cocoa butter to virtually banish your dry, chapped skin. Brilliant. Lush Dream Cream Hand & Body Moisturizer, $27, at Lush stores, lush.ca

Dermalogica UltraRich Body Cream

Want a lush, rich body cream that takes your skin from dry to dewy? Try Dermalogica’s Ultrarich Body Cream that’s infused with Protection hyaluronic acid and pro-vitamin B5. Sans fragrances and colors. Magnifique! Tip: Give yourself a DIY spa experience by blending with the brand’s Stress Relief Treatment Oil. UltraRich Body Cream, $68, at select skincare centres, salons, and spas, dermalogica.ca

RELATED: 30 Basic Beauty Tips You May Not Know But Should (PHOTOS)

30 Beauty Tips Everyone Should Know
Remove Nail Polish Without Remover(01 of30)
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If you run out of nail polish remover, you can remove cracked or chipped nail polish by applying a clear top coat to the nail and removing it promptly with a cotton ball.Credit: Shutterstock
Stop Taking Supplements(02 of30)
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It's true the healthier you are, the healthier your skin and hair will be. But popping supplements without discussing them with your doctor can do more harm than good. Why? Because mixing certain vitamins and minerals can have the opposite effect of what you're hoping. Talk to your doc before popping any pills.Credit: Shutterstock
Avoid Overly Rosy Cheeks(03 of30)
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Giving yourself a natural glow avec blush is an in look for spring. But you'll want to avoid brushing on too much (lest you look like a clown). So always start your blush line two finger widths away from your nose and only apply it on the apples of your cheeks. This will ensure you create a natural glow without going overboard.Credit: Shutterstock
Banish Oil(04 of30)
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The fastest way to clear your skin of any oily breakout, especially in the summer, is to use blotting papers. They'll clean up the excess oil on your epidermis and will prevent breakouts.Credit: Shutterstock
Nix Post-Shaving Redness(05 of30)
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Shave your face, legs or underarms in the shower after standing under warm water for a few minutes. This will help open up hair follicles and will soften hairs so they're less coarse to shave.Credit: Shutterstock
Give Hair Lift(06 of30)
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Before you start blow drying your hair, add a volumizing spray to your roots. This will give your locks some added lift.Credit: Shutterstock
Find Your Shade(07 of30)
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When choosing a foundation, test a product on the skin near your jawline. And be sure to do it in natural light. This will ensure the foundation tone you choose for your face isn't too different from the natural shade of your neck.Credit: Shutterstock
You Can Use Exfoliator Daily(08 of30)
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Exfoliation is an important and easy way to buff away the dead skin cells that cover up your skin's natural glow. Use a light exfoliator, like the Daily Microfoliant from Dermalogica, to freshen your face daily.Credit: Shutterstock
Give Curls Bounce(09 of30)
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Never brush curls out with a brush. Instead, loosen them with your fingers. This will give curls added lift without flattening them down.Credit: Shutterstock
Don't Believe Beauty Labels(10 of30)
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Some beauty labels actually display false information, so don't believe everything you read. If a product promises instant results or all-day protection, it may be too good to be true.Credit: Shutterstock
Create Fuller Lips(11 of30)
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If you're sick of having thin, pursed puckers, extend your lip line using a neutral-toned lip liner. Then apply lipstick over top. Be careful though -- don't extend your lip line too much. Credit: Shutterstock
Stop Your Hair Colour From Fading(12 of30)
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If you've just had your hair dyed, the last thing you want is for the colour to fade. One surefire way to prevent such a mishap from happening is to use a deep-conditioning treatment once a month. This will help lock in colour and has the added benefit of staving off dry and damaged locks.Credit: Shutterstock
Apply Mascara To Fake Lashes(13 of30)
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This will help fake lashes blend in a bit more seamlessly with your natural ones.Credit: Shutterstock
Treat Ingrown Hairs(14 of30)
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Apply a product containing azulene or witch hazel to help reduce the swelling and redness that's associated with ingrown hairs. From there, coax the ingrown hair from its location with a pair of tweezers (don't pull it out, though -- this will only make the ingrown hair regrow in in the same way later). Credit: Shutterstock
Cut Back On Pedicures(15 of30)
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Save money on your beauty routine by taking care of your feet on a daily basis. Simply scrub your foot with a pumice stone each morning in the shower. Once you step out and dry off, apply a moisture cream to your feet. This will increase the amount of time you can go without a pedicure and will keep your toes healthy and fungus-free.Credit: Shutterstock
Using Eyeshadow Primer(16 of30)
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Primer is a great tool that will help you lock your makeup look in place. But adding too much of it on areas of your face where you won't actually apply colour will actually detract from the look you're going for (mostly because primers are brighter in tone than most makeup shades). Credit: Shutterstock
Soften Skin(17 of30)
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Immediately after stepping out of a shower, pool or lake/ocean, apply some sort of cream to skin. Water washes away the skin's natural oils and applying moisture cream will prevent skin chapping.Credit: Shutterstock
Clarify Your Hair(18 of30)
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Eye Cream Is Great For Cuticles(19 of30)
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Instead of spending money on cuticle cream, you can use extra-moisturizing and hydrating eye cream to cure dry cuticles.Credit: Shutterstock
Apply Bronzer Evenly(20 of30)
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Before applying bronzer or self-tanning lotion, mix a drop or two of the solution with moisture cream. Blend using your finger or a Q-tip then apply to skin as you would regular moisturizer. This will ensure the cream blends in -- and covers skin -- evenly.Credit: Shutterstock
Hide Split Ends(21 of30)
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To make split ends less noticeable, apply a heavy hair repair cream to lock in moisture before and after using a flat iron or a blow-dryer.Credit: Shutterstock
Change It Up(22 of30)
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Our skin craves different things depending on the time of year. So change up your beauty routine based on the seasons. In the winter, add more moisturizing creams to your daily beauty list. In summer, ensure you're using lots of SPF.Credit: Shutterstock
Hide Split Ends(23 of30)
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To make split ends less noticeable, apply a heavy hair repair cream to lock in moisture before and after using a flat iron or a blow-dryer.Credit: Shutterstock
If You Have Greasy Hair...(24 of30)
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Avoid applying conditioner directly to your hair's roots -- just apply the heavy moisturizing cream to your locks' ends.Credit: Shutterstock
Use Oil On Your Skin.. Even If It's Already Oily(25 of30)
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This probably sounds crazy, but using an oil-based product to remove makeup or excess dirt from your skin can actually improve your epidermis' condition. Why? Over-cleaning stimulates the sebum glands, which causes skin to over-produce oil. Using oil-based products will have the opposite effect.Credit: Shutterstock
Nix Flaky Mascara(26 of30)
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One of the main reasons mascara will flake onto your face after you apply it is because it's old. Opt for a new container and always remember to keep your mascara tube tightly sealed. Credit: Shutterstock
Dry Out Pimples(27 of30)
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Believe it or not, dabbing toothpaste onto a pimple is a quick and easy way to dry it out.Credit: Shutterstock
Add Oomph To Cheekbones(28 of30)
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To make your cheekbones appear higher and to give them more structure, apply bronzer directly under the cheekbone. You can also add highlighter to the cheekbone itself (under a thin layer of blush). Credit: Shutterstock
Clean Your Makeup Tools(29 of30)
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Whether you use a razor, a Q-tip or a powder brush, make sure to clean your beauty tools. After even a couple uses, they become breeding grounds for bacteria, which can cause breakouts, eczema and many other skin conditions.Credit: Shutterstock
Replace Old Products Regularly(30 of30)
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The effectiveness of products -- not to mention the amount of bacteria they breed -- wares after only a few months. Ditch old items and replace them with new ones.Credit: Shutterstock

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