The best winter moisturisers for men

Ensure your skin isn't left out in the cold this winter

The clocks have gone back, the temperatures have dropped, and the gloves are out. It is imperative, in these times of the big chill, to not let your skin suffer, so invest in one of the six following moisturisers and your hands and face will make it through winter in tact and uncracked.

Baxter of California was founded in 1965 by ad-executive Mr Finley Baxter, on the idiom that necessity is the mother of invention; after he failed to find a gender-specific moisturiser he made his own. This oil-free formula utilises plant-based hydration technology to leave your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

Tom Ford’s body moisturiser is scented with the label’s ‘Neroli Portofino’ fragrance – it’s inspired by the clear waters and lush foliage of the Italian Riviera. Blending crisp citrus and floral accords with warm notes of Bergamot and Amber, this soothing formula is designed to intensely hydrate dry and tired skin, leaving you feeling fresh and revitalised.

This lightweight formula controls oil for a matte, shine-free look. The oil-free hydration will also improve skin strength – perfect to see you through winter unscathed.

This super absorbent, ultra-light moisturiser from Kiehl’s provides an out-of-this world clean-skin feel by absorbing sweat and surface oil. It visibly reduces the appearance of pores and shine for 24-hours to leave skin soft, hydrated and comfortable. With continued use, skin looks less shiny and pores appear smaller. Oil-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free and dermatologist tested.

Shiseido Men Energising Formula. This instantly refreshing gel combats signs of skin fatigue. The moisturising gel will leave the skin feeling invigorated. The gel can be used after cleansing and shaving, and can give an instant radiance boost when applied in the morning.

A long lasting moisturising hydrator that does exactly what it promises. The only thing that should be dry is your sense of humour. Chronodyn cell energiser is clinically proven to help firm and tone the skin to fight against the signs of fatigue.

A cream-serum that has instant, visible smoothing and anti-ageing effects. Its unique blend of powerful moisturising agents, combined with an anti-wrinkle Super Peptide and Vitamins A, E, & F reinforces skin’s defense mechanisms, and intensively combats free radicals. It optimizes the benefits of your skin-care routine.

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