SephoraThe winter can be brutal on your skin. Unless you live somewhere warm and maybe a little humid (jealous), you're suffering through November to March with dry, dull skin with the rest of us.
Even if you think your skincare routine is locked, I want you to rethink your tried-and-true products—or at least consider incorporating a milky serum into the mix. It's quite literally like drinking a Stanley Cup of H20 for your skin, especially if you find the right one.
Case in point: rhode's Glazing Milk is a cult-favorite for a reason (and does so much more than just hydrate) and Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum will bring your skin back to life in terms of moisture and tone.
Keep scrolling to browse more holy grail milky serums and essences from ILIA, Summer Fridays, and more of our beauty faves.
Glazing Milk Ceramide Facial Essence
It wouldn't be a milky skincare story without rhode, now would it!? Hailey Bieber's Glazing Milk Ceramide Facial Essence is the crème de la crème with a potent, nutrient-rich formula that leaves your skin so glowy and refreshed.
ILIA The Base Face Milk
ILIA's Face Milk will absolutely transform your winter complexion. The soothing formula hydrates, reduces visible redness, smooths texture, and strengthens the skin barrier.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Deep Hydration Serum
This lightweight milky serum from Summer Fridays will have your skin feeling like its actually summer (even in the dead of winter). The fragrance-free formula drenches your skin in hydration to soothe and plump.
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum
Sure, she's pricey, but you know what deserves a space in your skincare routine nonetheless? Caudalie's Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum, which moisturizes to the max while brightening dark spots and improving texture and tone.
rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid Dewy Gel Serum
If you're buying the rhode Glazing Milk, you might as well toss the brand's Peptide Glazing Serum in there while you're at it. It hydrates, brightens, and visibly plumps the skin over time.
Tatcha Dewy Milk Moisturizer
If you're not already a fan of Tatcha, allow me to make the introduction—specifically with the brand's holy grail Dewy Milk Moisturizer. It delivers intense hydration while also absorbing excess oil for a glowy, gorgeous result.
Farmacy Hydrating Essence
Farmacy's Hydrating Essence is basically a milky toner and moisturizer in one that drenches your skin with the nutrients it needs to look and feel its glowiest.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence
This creamy toner-essence is "immediately comforting without feeling heavy or occlusive," according to one shopper, who added that "it sinks into the skin quickly, delivering hydration that feels steady and refined."
Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream
Dieux's Air Angel does more than just flood the skin with hydration (but yes, that too!). It also heals blemishes, prevents further breakouts, and smooths fine lines and wrinkles. What more could you ask for?
Facile Skincare Dew You Hyaluronic Acid Serum
The Dew You Hyaluronic Acid Serum is described as a "a glass of water for your skin" and delivers a lifted, plumping, depuffing effect on the skin. You'll feel more moisturized instantly and it promotes longterm hydration, too.
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