Beauty Counter, with Sarai of Bonita Artistry
Winter winds and indoor heating can leave skin feeling tight, dull, and dehydrated, but your skincare routine doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective.
Whether you’re a multi-tasking parent, a boss balancing meetings, or someone finally carving out some me-time, we’ve created a streamlined one-to-two-minute morning routine, and two-to-five-minute night routine focused on one thing: nourishment.
This ritual supports your skin’s natural barrier, boosts hydration, and keeps your glow strong all season.
For those craving a little more transformation, we’ve included optional extras to level-up your winter skincare game with targeted actives and tools.
- Step 1: Nourishing Gentle Cleanser (Daily, AM & PM)
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Cleansing is the first step to skin that feels clean yet nourished, not tight or stripped. This balm melts away impurities and gently resurfaces with papaya enzymes, leaving the skin soft, hydrated, and glowing. Mecca – $63.
- Step 2 (PM only): Double Cleanse if Wearing Makeup/SPF
Korres Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser with Pre + Probiotics
Nighttime cleansing is especially important if you’ve worn makeup or SPF. This creamy foaming cleanser is your second cleanse to ensure nothing is left behind. Probiotic-rich and soothing, it supports your skin microbiome – critical in winter. Mecca – $45.
- Cleanser tip:
If your skin feels tight, dry, or itchy after cleansing, it’s a sign you’ve gone too hard. Your skin should feel clean, calm, and balanced – never squeaky.
- Step 2: Hydrating Serum (AM and/or PM)
Go-To Much Plumper Skin
In winter, hydration is a non-negotiable. This lightweight, skin-plumping serum is filled with hyaluronic acid and provitamin B5 to deliver long-lasting moisture, making it perfect for all skin types. Mecca – $58.
- Why skip actives?
Serums are often where you’d use Vitamin C or Retinol, but this routine is all about nourishment. Save the heavy-hitters for spring – right now, think hydration over exfoliation.
- Step 3: Nourishing Moisturiser (AM & PM)
Youth to the People Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream
Powered by kale, spinach, and green tea, this featherlight cream is full of antioxidants and plant-based hydration. It delivers moisture without heaviness, leaving skin bouncy and protected from winter stressors. Mecca – from $31.
- Step 4: SPF (AM only)
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen
Just because the sun is hiding doesn’t mean the UV rays are. This cult-favourite sunscreen is lightweight, hydrating, and layers beautifully under makeup. Think of it as your invisible shield – protecting you from premature ageing, pigmentation, and UV damage. Mecca – $51.
- SPF Top-Up Tip:
Even with makeup on, you can and should reapply SPF.
Naked Sundays SPF50+ Hydrating Glow Mist
This mist makes SPF top-ups easy – just spritz seven times over your make-up for instant protection with a dewy finish. Hydrating, glow-enhancing, and reef-safe, it’s the ultimate beauty companion for long winter days out. Mecca – $43.
- Extra nourishment: add-on options for targeted results
These additions are for those who want to see improvements while still keeping winter nourishment at the core.
Add-on: Targeted Skin Booster Serum
Kit: (F)A.C.E Serum
For skin that’s showing early signs of aging, dullness, or dehydration. This serum combines fatty acids, ceramides, and emollients to strengthen the skin barrier and restore resilience.
For: Dry, dehydrated or dull skin types needing a skin “reset.” Mecca – $46.
Add-on: Eye Cream
Tatcha Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream
Winter can be brutal on the delicate under-eye area. This cream melts into the skin, visibly smoothing and hydrating fine lines while protecting the skin barrier with Japanese white peony.
For: Anyone with who wants the extra nourishment. Targeting fine lines, tired-looking eyes or if makeup is looking cakey and dry. Mecca – $136.
Add-on: Skin Tool for Glow & Firmness
BeautyBio GloPRO Facial Microneedling Regeneration Tool
Want transformative results? This microneedling device triggers skin’s natural regeneration, enhances product absorption, and improves tone and texture with consistent use.
For: Those seeking anti-aging results, collagen stimulation, and product penetration boost. Mecca – $375.
- Quick recap: Your winter skincare routine steps
Cleanse – AM and PM.
Device / Eye Cream / Serum – Optional add-ons.
Moisturise – AM and PM.
SPF – AM only (not included above, but don’t skip it!).
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