5 Ski-Ready Beauty Essentials

Hit the slopes in style! Whether carving through fresh powder or sipping après-ski cocktails by the fire, keeping your skin hydrated and protected is just as important as perfecting your turns. Cold temperatures, harsh winds, and high-altitude sun can take a toll on your complexion, making moisture-locking and sun-safe essentials a must. From rich, replenishing creams to SPF-packed must-haves, here are the best products to keep your skin glowing all season long. —Vicki Duong

tatcha. A day on the slopes can leave your skin wind-chapped and parched, but Tatcha’s Indigo Overnight Repair ($124) works while you sleep to restore hydration and strengthen your skin barrier. Infused with calming Japanese indigo and ceramides, this rich treatment reduces redness overnight and reinforces your skin’s natural defences against the elements. Clinically proven to boost barrier strength in just a week, it’s the perfect après-ski essential for keeping dryness and irritation at bay.

byoma. For those who love the skin-plumping benefits of snail mucin but prefer a vegan alternative, the Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum ($25) delivers the same hydration-boosting and barrier-strengthening effects—without the snails. This lightweight, non-sticky formula absorbs quickly, leaving skin smooth, radiant, and primed for makeup. Powered by a phyto-mucin blend derived from Japanese roots and plants, along with Triceramide Complex and panthenol, it helps lock in moisture, improve elasticity, and calm irritation.

rhode. Cold, dry mountain air can leave skin feeling tight and depleted, but Barrier Butter ($61) locks in moisture and restores a dewy glow. This intensive moisture balm melts into the skin, delivering up to 24 hours of hydration while reinforcing the skin’s barrier. Packed with hyaluronic acid, murumuru butter, and ceramides, it deeply nourishes, plumps, and soothes irritation, earning a Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association.

ultra violette. Sun protection has never looked this good. Ultra Violette’s Queen Screen SPF 50+ ($57) is more than just sunscreen—it’s a glow-boosting, skin-loving serum that delivers high-protection SPF with a luminous, dewy finish. Lightweight and silky smooth, it melts into the skin like a serum, making it the perfect base for makeup or the ultimate glow-enhancer. Bonus? It smells like fresh roses, making daily SPF application feel like a treat.

paula’s choice. Chapped, windburned lips don’t stand a chance against Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm ($32), a hydrating, plumping, and smoothing lip treatment in one. Unlike traditional lip plumpers, this sting-free, non-sticky formula delivers instant nourishment with a sheer pink tint that applies clear on all skin tones. With a subtle vanilla scent and cushiony feel, it’s the perfect après-ski essential for keeping lips supple and protected from the elements.