It’s no secret that good old H20 is abundant in health benefits, but did you know that the same goes for water-infused beauty products? “To meet the demand of women who want well-hydrated skin, beauty brands are creating products that focus on deep hydration by packing moisture into the dermis in the form of water-based products. They are formulated to infuse skin with hydration without disrupting the moisture barrier,” says Alicia Yoon, CEO of Peach and Lily.
These beauty products will replenish and moisturize when your skin and hair crave it most.
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask, $24
Who doesn’t love a beauty product that does the work while you snooze? When skin is feeling particularly parched, apply a layer of this mask after cleansing. Rinse off in the morning and wake up to smoother, softer skin.
Koh Gen Do Cleansing Water, $39
This best-selling cleansing spa water does it all. Apply a cotton pad with a few dabs of the water to remove makeup and oils and draw out impurities without drying out or irritating skin. Formulated without oil or alcohol and fragrance-free, it’s gentle enough for all skin types.
Sunday Riley Martian Mattifying Melting Water-Gel Toner, $55
If you have oily or acne-prone skin, this mattifying water-gel toner helps reduce redness and pore size. Massage into skin and you’ll feel the gel transform into a water toner. It’s ideal to apply before makeup as it will help set your foundation for the rest of the day.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, $19
This daily moisturizer goes on like a quick-absorbing gel but has the lasting hydration of a cream. Oil-free and non-comedogenic, Hydro Boost works for all skin types but wins raves particularly from customers who have oily or sensitive skin and tend to break out.
Kérastase Nutritive Créme Magistrale, $43
“My favorite product for dry hair is Kérastase’s new miracle in a jar, Nutritive Créme Magistrale,” says Maxine Salon stylist Brittany Brudzinski. “It’s a rich, water-based leave-in conditioner that provides maximum nourishment without weighing hair down, leaving strands smooth and shiny. Nutritive Créme Magistrale also provides heat protection, so one can avoid further damage and dryness. This product is the best of its kind and exceeds all your hydrating needs.”
Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb, $38
This award-winning gel cream hydrates while minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores. You won’t find harmful parabens, sulfates or phthalates in here either. The lightweight cream is formulated to “burst” when applied, so skin feels instantly refreshed.
Moreover, brands such as Origins recycle all empty containers from any brand free of charge, helping to reduce the product packaging that can potentially overflow landfills. Other brands, like MAC, have services like its Back to MAC program that allow customers to swap six empty MAC containers for a new lipstick tube. Learn more here.
