Cold weather, indoor heating, and busy holiday schedules can all take a toll on your skin, leaving it dry, tight, and harder to care for than usual. To help your routine stay effective through the season, we’ve gathered our top hydration-focused essentials. Think barrier-loving moisturizers, gentle lip and eye care, and travel-friendly picks that keep your skin comfortable wherever the holidays take you.

When temperatures drop, your skin’s moisture barrier often needs extra support. Rich yet calming formulas like Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cream or Purito Seoul Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream help soothe irritation while locking in long-lasting moisture. If you prefer something lighter, Purito Oat-In Calming Gel Cream offers cooling hydration without heaviness. These ingredients—like panthenol, bamboo extract, and oat—work together to keep winter dryness away.

Your lips and eye area are the first to show dryness, so giving them extra attention is key. A nourishing lip mask like Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask keeps your lips soft overnight, while gentle exfoliators such as the TOCOBO Lemon Sugar Scrub smooth away flakes. For tired eyes, lightweight hydrators like TOCOBO Collagen Brightening Eye Gel Cream or Round Lab Dokdo Eye Cream provide moisture and help brighten dullness—perfect for combating winter fatigue.

Holiday travel and long flights can be especially drying, so having a few portable, hydrating essentials makes all the difference. A refreshing mist such as the d’Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum is great for keeping your skin comfortable during long journeys and dry cabin air. Pair it with a nourishing cleanser like Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm, which is travel-friendly, mess-free, and gentler on winter skin than liquid cleansing oils.

With the right winter-ready essentials, keeping your skin hydrated and glowing through the holidays is easy. Explore our Holiday Edition picks and give your skin the comfort it deserves this season.