5 Affordable Moisturizers That Will Help Your Skin Survive The Winter
Winter is here and the colder weather can have some major effects on our skin. Much like protective styling is vital for our hair, we have to have a system in place to protect our skin. Moisturizing your skin is very crucial in the winter and most times, it requires us to switch up our products and use something a bit heavier and equipped to protect us from the cold and other elements.
In addition to sunscreen and serums, you need to have a good moisturizer in place, here are five great moisturizers that will help your skin conquer this winter:
Nubian Heritage African Black Soap Moisturizer, $14+
Writer Krissy Lewis/xoNecole
You can't go wrong with a thick cream-based moisturizer. The Nubian Heritage African Black Soap moisturizer is great for protecting your skin in the winter. It's a thick moisturizer that feels lightweight and leaves your skin feeling very moisturized without being greasy. It also makes your face feel very soft and it smells amazing. The only downside is that it does not include sunscreen, which isn't a big deal. You can mix it with your favorite sunscreen and it won't interfere with how it works.
This moisturizer is good for both day and night time, as well as for all skin types.
e.l.f.’s Daily Hydration Moisturizer, $8
Writer Krissy Lewis/xoNecole
I have to say for the price, it's a steal. I paid about $8 for this moisturizer and it has an amazing fresh scent — it's soft, pleasant, and clean. The scented daily moisturizer is made with natural ingredients like purified water, jojoba oil, aloe, vitamin E, and cucumber.
The bottle recommended using a small amount however, I would use about two to three full pumps (if you have oily skin you may want to use less). When I used three full pumps, the moisturizer melted into my skin and gave me a beautiful natural glow. My face felt moisturized and smooth, it definitely did better than I expected. I would highly recommend for my beauties on a budget.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, $16+
Writer Krissy Lewis/xoNecole
This is my first time trying a water gel and I did notice that there was a slight difference between the gel and the cream moisturizer. The gel moisturizer allows your skin to absorb moisture much quicker.
As far as the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, I think it's best for people with oily skin, although it works fine for those who have combination/normal skin. I also think it would work for those who have dry skin, however, I do recommend either using a serum along with this gel or purchasing the Hydro Boost for extra dry skin. I used this gel for about a month and I noticed that it instantly moisturized, soothed, and softened my face. The gel is very lightweight and non-comedogenic, so it doesn't clog your pores. You can use this moisturizer at any time of the day; I usually use it in the morning along with the Neutrogena sunscreen and go about my day.
I wouldn't say this gel gives you a lot of glow, but it does brighten your skin and acts as a primer for your makeup.
Shea Moisture’s Bamboo Charcoal Hydrating Gelee Moisturizer, $11+
Writer Krissy Lewis/xoNecole
The Bamboo Charcoal Hydrating Gelee Moisturizer is made with African Black soap, bamboo charcoal, and aloe. Not only is this mixture good for moisture, but it can reduce the appearance of dark spots and acne.
This product is for people who experience frequent breakouts, however, if you have dry skin I won't recommend it. Depending on how dry your skin tends to get, it may not give you all the moisture you need. If you have oily, normal, and combination acne-prone skin, then this is perfect. It hydrates, soothes, and treats your skin; if used twice a day, you can see results in about 2-3 weeks.
Olay Total Effects 7 In 1, $7+
Writer Krissy Lewis/xoNecole
This moisturizer is on the pricey side for a drugstore moisturizer, but is still a good price for a skin care product. There's a lot of hype around this Olay moisturizer, so I purchased the trial size to see if it really works. I do think it's worth the hype, especially for the winter. It hydrates your skin, fights dry and aging skin, and it also includes SPF 15. This is a good product to get if you want one product that gives your skin what it needs.
The fragrance-free lightweight moisturizer is good for all skin types and adds a beautiful glow to your skin. To me, this is your everything in one product, and you don't need to use multiple products to get your desired look and achieve proper skin health (aside from cleansers and toners). I think it's worth the money, but what works for me may not work for you. I recommend trying the trial size first to see how you like it. A little goes a long way for this product and the smaller size should last for 1-2 months (depending on use).
What are some of your favorite tried and true winter skincare staples? We want to know in the comments below!
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
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Sheila Rashid's Androgynous Approach To Unisex Clothing Is A Lesson In Embracing Individuality
The ItGirl 100 List is a celebration of 100 Black women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table.
For Sheila Rashid, it all started with some free-hand drawings and a few strokes of paint.
The Chicago-based clothing designer and creative director of Sheila Rashid Brand recalls using her spare time in high school to hand paint designs on t-shirts and distressed hoodies, distributing them to classmates as walking billboards for her art.
Rashid sought to pursue fashion design at Columbia College in Chicago but eventually took the self-taught route to build upon her knack for crafting one-of-a-kind, androgynous pieces.
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Thanks to the mentorship of local designers taking her under their wings, Rashid was able to gain valuable experience in putting together collections and creating patterns; equipping her with them with the necessary skills to pursue her own collections.
After two years of living in New York, Rashid returned home to the Chi and uncovered the unique flair she could offer the city. “I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world,” she tells xoNecole. “That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
For the Midwest native, inspiration comes from her time around creative peers and the city’s notorious winters — known to be a main character in many Chicagoans stories. “It's a different perspective and mindset when I'm making stuff because of the weather here,” she explains. “When we get summer, it’s ‘Summertime Chi’ — it's amazing. It's beautiful. Still, I find myself always making clothes that cater to the winter.”
"I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world. That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
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Many designers have a signature aesthetic or theme in their creations. In Rashid’s design story, dancing between the lines of femininity and masculinity is how she’s been able to distinguish herself within the industry. Her androgynous clothing has garnered the eye of celebrities like Zendaya, Chance the Rapper, WNBA star Sydney Colson, and more — showing her range and approach to designs with inclusivity in mind.
“I think I do reflect my own style,” she says. “When I do make pieces, I'm very tomboyish, androgynous. My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes.” From denim to overalls, and color-drenched outerwear, Rashid has mastered the structure of statement pieces that tell a story.
“Each collection, I never know what's going to be the thing I'm going to focus on. I try to reflect my own style and have fun with the storytelling,” she shares. “I look at it more like it's my art in this small way of expressing myself, so it's not that calculated.”
"My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes."
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Still, if you were able to add up all the moments within Rashid’s 20-year career in design, one theme that has multiplied her into becoming an “ItGirl” is her confidence to take up space within the fashion industry as a queer, Black woman. “Being an ItGirl is about being yourself, loving what you do, finding your niche, and mastering that,” she says.
No matter where you are on your ItGirl journey, Rashid says to always remain persistent and never hesitate to share your art with the world. “Don’t give up. Even if it's something small, finish it and don't be afraid to put it out,” she says, “It's about tackling your own fear of feeling like you have to please everybody, but just please yourself, and that's good enough.”
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