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It happens to the best of us. What was once baby soft skin has been made rough, red and dry from the less-than-fabulous winter wind. Luckily, there are precautions you can take to revamp and moisturize your skin before the sunny weather sets in. Try one of these eight game-changing moisturizers on for size.

Body shop

Scented with roses and containing argan, macadamia and hazelnut oils, this rich cream both moisturizes and protects from that pesky winter dryness.

“Rich Butter for the Body” cream, $90 at diptyqueparis.comHandout“Rich Butter for the Body” cream, $90 at diptyqueparis.comHandout

 

Butter up

Forget what your health teacher told you, sometimes more butter is better! Lather up your dry skin with this nourishing face and hand cream.

Yarrow Buttercream lotion, $48 at figandyarrow.comHandoutYarrow Buttercream lotion, $48 at figandyarrow.comHandout

 

Masked moisture

This mask works like a refreshing glass of water for your skin. Although you might look scary while wearing the gel-infused, white press-on, your skin will thank you with renewed elasticity and moisturized softness.

Dr. Jart+ “Water Fuse Water-Full Hydrogel” mask, $9 for a single mask at sephora.comHandoutDr. Jart+ “Water Fuse Water-Full Hydrogel” mask, $9 for a single mask at sephora.comHandout

 

Redhead

Get rid of the red with some green. This Grinch-tinted formula is designed to repair and strengthen your skin’s natural barrier, making it stronger for more oncoming winter harshness.

“Intral Redness Relief” cream, $72 at darphin.comHandout“Intral Redness Relief” cream, $72 at darphin.comHandout

 

Arctic intelligence

This high-powered treatment, infused with raspberry stem cell complex, fights signs of aging and moisturizes dry skin. Enough said — you had us at “fights signs of aging.”

Skyn “Iceland Arctic” elixir, $60 at rickysnyc.comHandoutSkyn “Iceland Arctic” elixir, $60 at rickysnyc.comHandout

 

Earth’s goodness

Natural plant extracts are packed into this multipurpose stick to improve your dehydrated lips, face and hands. The portable size is perfect for your on-the-go touch-ups.

Earth Tu Face skin stick, $34 at net-a-porter.comHandoutEarth Tu Face skin stick, $34 at net-a-porter.comHandout

 

Emulsify the dry

Red and dry skin screams for mercy with this cream. Skin is instantly calmed and refreshed by the combination of magnolia, jasmine and lily oils.

Healing emulsion, $120 at chantecaille.comHandoutHealing emulsion, $120 at chantecaille.comHandout

 

Wet suit

This pairing, which contains an intensive hydrating cream-gel and an equally refreshing cream-gel mask, combines to create the perfect defense against winter dryness. Your skin is left with optimal hydration and a more youthful look. Sold.

Moisturizing kit, $328 at sisley-paris.comHandoutMoisturizing kit, $328 at sisley-paris.comHandout

 

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