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Home • Beauty

31 Days of Black Beauty

Keep your skin and hair in perfect condition this winter with these cool hydrators!
By Andrea Jordan · Updated October 27, 2020
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Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

The daily cream helps reduce fine lines, and revitalizes skin.

Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture ($72, sephora.com).

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Bröö Moisturizing Shampoo

Use a malt beer-based hair system for shiny and healthy tresses.

Bröö Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner ($7 each, select Walmart stores).

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Laura Mercier Infusion de Rose Nourishing Lip Balm

The lip balm includes a blend of rose hip, macadamia and kukui oils.

Laura Mercier Infusion de Rose Nourishing Lip Balm ($24, lauramercier.com)

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Arbonne Clear Future Soothing Overnight Mask

This mask prevents breakouts without stripping the skin while you’re sleep.

Arbonne Clear Future Soothing Overnight Mask ($34, arbonne.com)

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Kora Organics Luxurious Rosehip Oil

Get a potent combo of organic rose hip and jojoba oils from head to toe.

Kora Organics Luxurious Rosehip Oil ($49, koraorganics.com)

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Farmhouse Fresh Mashmallow Melt All-Purpose Balm

A non greasy balm, it alleviates dry patches on the go.

Farmhouse Fresh Mashmallow Melt All-Purpose Balm ($12, farmhousefreshgoods.com)

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Emily Jayne Sugar Wench Scrub

Stay velvety smooth with a scrub that sloughs off dead skin.

Emily Jayne Sugar Wench Scrub ($25, byemilyjayne.com)

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Glossier Balm Dotcom

Our office favorite ensures that lips are kissable and crack-free all day long.

Glossier Balm Dotcom ($12, glossier.com)

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Lancôme Visionnaire Nuit Beauty Sleep Perfector

The lightweight gel formula works at night to keep skin soft and dewy.

Lancôme Visionnaire Nuit Beauty Sleep Perfector ($88, lancome-usa.com)

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Hylamide Low-Molecular HA Booster

Hyaluronic acid hydrates below the surface.

Hylamide Low-Molecular HA Booster ($20, hylamide.com)

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Herve Herau Extra Rich Cream Gel

Here’s a soothing and moisturizing balm that’s never greasy.

Herve Herau Extra Rich Cream Gel ($160, beautyhabit.com)

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Ken Paves You Are Beautiful Repair & Nourish Shine Serum

This avocado oil–infused serum eliminates frizz and nixes dry ends.

Ken Paves You Are Beautiful Repair & Nourish Shine Serum ($14, Walmart)

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HealGel Body

The British brand boosts tired, dull skin.

HealGel Body ($60, net-a-porter.com)

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Pixi by Petra H20 Skindrink

Protect against the bitter winds with a refreshing gel containing green tea and aloe vera.

Pixi by Petra H20 Skindrink ($22, Target)

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Jāsön Foaming Shower Oil

Move over, body wash! This fabulous foaming oil does the job.

Jāsön Foaming Shower Oil ($11 each, Whole Foods)

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Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter

It’s love at first touch with this whipped facial butter loaded with 100 percent argan oil.

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter ($40, Sephora)

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Clinique Smart Treatment Oil

The valedictorian of face oils, it combats lackluster skin.

Clinique Smart Treatment Oil ($44, macys.com)

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Tata Harper Rejuvenating Hand Cream

No more cracked, dry hands with this natural, luxurious hand cream.

Tata Harper Rejuvenating Hand Cream ($48, tataharperskincare.com)

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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil

The multi-tasker hydrates face, body and hair.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil ($28, elizabetharden.com)

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La Roche-Posay Nutritic Lips

Here’s a treatment to restore moisture levels and soothe cracked lips.

La Roche-Posay Nutritic Lips ($16, laroche-posay.us)

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Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask

This deep conditioning mask penetrates the hair shaft and nourishes strands.

Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask ($70, net-a-porter.com)

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Votre Vu Bébé Duette Luxe Lips and Pamplemousse Hand Crème

A lip and skin balm in one tube? Awesome!

Votre Vu Bébé Duette Luxe Lips and Pamplemousse Hand Crème ($18, votrevu.com)

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DevaCurl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler

Dry curls will crave this much-needed thirst-quenching cream.

DevaCurl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler ($28, devacurl.com)

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Alterna Haircare Moisture Intense Caviar Oil Crème Shampoo and Deep Conditioner

A blend of Abyssinian, avocado and olive oils gives locks much-needed moisture.

Alterna Haircare Moisture Intense Caviar Oil Crème Shampoo and Deep Conditioner ($32 each, alternahaircare.com)

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Carita Lait de Beauté 14

This emollient body milk leaves skin silky.

Carita Lait de Beauté 14 ($62, caritadirect.com)

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Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Cream

It’s rich without being heavy and gives skin a youthful glow.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Cream ($100, nordstrom.com)

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Skinfix Gentle Baby Eczema Balm

A baby- friendly cream with oatmeal, it can curb eczema irritation.

Skinfix Gentle Baby Eczema Balm ($19, Target)

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Eufora ElixirONE

This formula restores damaged strands and replenishes moisture from root to tip.

Eufora ElixirONE ($50, eufora.net for salons)

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Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Oil Balm

With nine vegetable oils, the multi-purpose balm can help solve any dryness concern.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Oil Balm ($35, sephora.com)

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Keep cuticles in check with this nourishing oil.

Lauren B. Cuticle Oil ($20, laurenbbeauty.com)

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The lightweight oil acts to calm and firm skin while you snooze.

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil ($105, Sephora)

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