Photo: Jamar Stephens

Photo: Jamar Stephens

Afiya Francisco is a Style Expert, television and fashion personality, speaker, and brand ambassador. The Style House is a multimedia platform designed to help women approach their personal style with confidence, simplicity & joy. 

winterproof your routine: BeautySense.ca faves that nurture skin & spirit

Winter is the season I slow down on purpose. When the air turns crisp and the days grow quieter, I lean into luxury winter self-care – small, beautiful rituals that feel grounding, indulgent, and deeply nourishing. I want winter to feel less about enduring the cold and more about embracing comfort, and with this in mind, here are the top 6 products from BeautySense.ca that have my attention.

Glasshouse Fragrances Chalet Chic Candle – Amberwood & Oud

Every ritual begins with atmosphere, and the Glasshouse Fragrances Chalet Chic Candle – Amberwood & Oud sets the tone instantly. The winter-scene glass vessel feels elegant and nostalgic, something you want on display. Once lit, the warm glow and rich notes of amberwood and oud create a cocooning effect, filling the room with fireside warmth. It’s the kind of luxury that turns an ordinary evening into a moment of retreat.

Vivier Vitamin C Scrub

Cold weather can leave skin looking tired, which is why gentle exfoliation becomes a key step in my winter routine. Vivier Vitamin C Scrub offers a polished, spa-like experience – refining texture while helping brighten the complexion. Used a few times a week, it restores smoothness and radiance without irritation, making it the perfect addition to an elevated skincare experience. Not to mention that it smells like sunshine in a bottle.

Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil

Comfort-First Cleansing for Winter Skin

In winter, cleansing should feel soothing, not stripping. Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil transforms my daily shower into a nourishing ritual, leaving my skin soft and replenished. For moments when my skin feels extra sensitive, La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP+ Anti-Itch Body Wash provides gentle relief while supporting the skin barrier. Both are ideal for winter self-care routines focused on comfort, balance, and long-lasting hydration.

Gehwol Fusskraft Blue for Dry, Rough Skin

Luxury self-care extends to the details. Gehwol Fusskraft Blue for Dry, Rough Skin is my quiet winter essential – rich enough to deeply hydrate, yet lightweight and refreshing. It’s become a part of my nighttime ritual as an effortless way to elevate an often-overlooked part of the routine.

Eminence Mangosteen Body Lotion

I’ve been loving Eminence Mangosteen Body Lotion for its lightweight texture. It absorbs beautifully, leaving skin smooth, hydrated, and subtly radiant. The fresh, uplifting scent adds a gentle brightness to winter evenings, making moisturizing feel like a pleasure rather than a chore.

These BeautySense.ca essentials turn winter into a season of intention – where skincare and self-care become rituals, not routines. From a candle that warms the room to products that nourish and restore, this is luxury winter self-care at its most effortless: thoughtful, comforting, and quietly indulgent.

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