Winter’s chill can take a serious toll on your complexion. Cold air, low humidity and indoor heating all work together to strip moisture from the skin, leaving it feeling tight, dry and sensitive. The key to maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion during the colder months is to strengthen your skin barrier and replenish hydration at every step of your routine. With science-backed formulas and soothing mineral-rich ingredients, Vichy makes it easy to keep your skin soft, supple and resilient all winter long.

Follow the simple steps below based on a dermatologist-trusted regimen by Vichy to help you restore skin’s comfort and radiance, even on the coldest days.

Step 1: Gently cleanse without stripping skin

Vichy Purete Thermale 3 in 1 One Step Cleansing Micellar Water

A gentle cleanser is essential in winter, when skin can already feel compromised. This multi-tasking micellar water removes makeup, dirt and impurities in one effortless step—no rinsing required. Enriched with Vichy’s signature Mineralizing Thermal Water, it soothes and refreshes as it cleanses, leaving skin soft, balanced and never tight. It’s ideal for all skin types, even sensitive skin, and leaves skin prepped for the next steps in your routine.

Step 2: Strengthen, hydrate and plump skin

Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum

If there's one ingredient your winter routine absolutely needs, it's hyaluronic acid. This serum is formulated with ultra-hydrating natural-origin hyaluronic acid and nourishing Vichy Volcanic Water. The texture is lightweight and silky, absorbing quickly without feeling sticky. Gently press it into slightly damp skin after cleansing for instantly smoother, plumper skin. This lightweight treatment leaves skin soft and infused with weightless hydration.

Step 3: Brighten and defend skin

Vichy LiftActiv 16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Hydration and brightness go hand in hand when it comes to healthy-looking winter skin. This potent serum features 15% pure vitamin C to visibly boost radiance, even tone and improve texture. Antioxidant protection helps shield skin from environmental stressors like pollution and temperature changes, both of which can accelerate dullness and dryness. Just a few drops each morning help your complexion look luminous and refreshed all season long.

Step 4: Rich, repairing moisture

Vichy Mineral 89 Rich Cream

The best face moisturizer for winter skin? This Vichy moisturizer delivers deep, lasting hydration without feeling heavy. Powered by hyaluronic acid, squalane and niacinamide, it replenishes moisture, supports a healthier skin barrier and smooths roughness for soft, radiant results. This Vichy Mineral 89 moisturizer has a rich yet breathable feel that makes it ideal for sensitive, dry or mature skin types that crave comfort and resilience in cold weather.

Step 5: Soothe and refresh skin throughout the day

Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water

For an instant pick-me-up, this soothing facial mist delivers a fine veil of hydration whenever your skin feels tight or dry. Enriched with Vichy's Thermal Water, which contains fifteen essential minerals, this product strengthens the skin barrier and reduces sensitivity, providing instant comfort. Use it after cleansing skin, to set makeup or anytime you need a refreshing boost. It’s the simplest way to keep your glow going all day.

Redefining your winter skin care with Vichy

By layering hydration and protection with this simple Vichy routine, you can keep your skin balanced, calm and luminous no matter how low the temperature drops. Each formula works synergistically to strengthen and fortify your skin barrier, the key to lasting moisture and year-round radiance. When it comes to healthy, hydrated skin, a little extra care (and a lot of minerals) goes a long way.

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