I don't know about you, but lockdown has not only gotten me missing my pals and fancy coffee, my skin is suffering too.
Ever since we all started to mass exodus to working from home, the skin on my face, arms and legs has been SO DRY.
Is it my heating? Is it the lack of sunlight? Am I deficient in some sort of vitamin? Is dry skin a symptom of a lack of social contact?
My internet history was solely focused on the state of my skin until I found my holy grail product on a trip to Superdrug to stock up on hay fever medication.
The Superdrug Vitamin E Intensive All Over Body Cream comes in a fairly industrial sized pot, and the promise of vitamin-boosted moisturiser had my name written all over it.
WHERE TO BUY: Superdrug Vitamin E All Over Body Cream
1 of 1Vitamin E Intensive All Over Body Cream 475ml
I've had some success with Vitamin E based products in the past, I love The Body Shop Vitamin E skincare range, so I thought I'd give this one a go.
And reader, I was not disappointed. The formula is thick and moisturising but not oily and sinks in quicker than your average heavy-duty moisturiser.
I use it all over my body and even on my face, because I don't always have time for a seven-step skincare regime. Your girl's got a Netflix series to binge, she's busy, OK?
This pot of greatness also includes vitamins A, B, F and H, which combined with horse chestnut extract makes for the perfect remedy for dry skin.
Vitamin E is particularly good for your skin because it helps with restoration of skin cells and is an antioxidant.
Now for the sciencey bit - vitamin E actually fights of "free radicals" on your skin, which are basically the result of pollution or sun exposure on the skin. So it's all good stuff.
I could go on for eons praising the benefits of vitamin E and this little pot of goodness, but some people can be allergic to vitamin e so make sure you do a test before slathering yourself in it post-bath.
Check out the best foundations for dry skin, if you feel like wearing some on your Zoom calls
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heat - best dry skin foundation
1 of 12L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Glow Long Wear Foundation
This foundation really gives you a healthy glow which is perfect for boosting dry skin. Medium coverage and long-lasting, it's available in 12 shades.
2 of 12Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
This medium coverage foundation gives the wearer a soft-focus effect and makes your skin feel gloriously soft. It's good for skin health as it contains vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid for intense hydration.
3 of 12Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Foundation
If you have noticeable pores, Clinique's Even Better Refresh Hydrating & Repairing Makeup is super-hydrating, full coverage but a natural finish. It has hyaluronic acid to plump the skin and salicylic acid to retexturise skin. It's also allergy tested so it's great for sensitive skin, and won't clog your pores.
4 of 12tarte double duty beauty shape tape hydrating foundation
tarte's shape tape concealer is a firm favourite of many beauty lovers, so when the foundation came along, we were stoked. This foundation smoothes skin, hydrates without oil and promises not to crease, cake or fade. The coverage is buildable so it can be your go-to for all occasions and it contains collagen and hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate skin.
5 of 12Fenty Beauty PRO FILT'R Hydrating Foundation
This long wear foundation is hydrating, really lightweight despite being medium to full coverage. It comes in 50 shades and is suited to normal/dry skin types due to the inclusion of grape seed oil and Sodium Hyaluronate. It's sweat and humidity resistant and won't clog your pores or go cakey.
6 of 12Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation
Charlotte Tilbury's award-winning foundation made waves in the industry and for good reason. The semi-matte formula is long-lasting and buildable so it's perfect for a night out. It took five years to make and has concentrated mushroom extract, vitamin C and hyaluronic filling spheres to make your skin plumped and radiant.
7 of 12Vichy Minéralblend
For a Monday morning after a long weekend, you can rely on this foundation to pep up your skin and blend away tiredness. It has good coverage but is lightweight, allowing the skin to breathe. It's perfect for the no make-up-make-up look.
8 of 12Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift & Firm Makeup
This cream foundation works to smooth and relax the appearance of surface lines and wrinkles, firming and lifting the look of skin. It's an anti-ageing foundation formula which provides glowy medium to full coverage and a soft-focus effect.
9 of 12Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Normal/Dry Skin
This oil-free foundation formula gives a nice, natural finish and is buildable for day-to-night wear. It's humidity and sweat resistant, contains hyaluronic acid for skin hydration and is SPF 20.
10 of 12L'Oreal Paris Foundation True Match Liquid Foundation
The clever hydrating complex in this foundation apparently matches 98% of skin tones and is suitable for sensitive skin. In the formula, you'll find glycerin, aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, which benefit the skin to keep it plump and hydrated. It's also enriched with vitamin B2 and B5, has an anti-pollutant formula and is SPF 17.
11 of 12Max Factor Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Liquid Foundation
If you don't want to pile on products in a morning, this 3-in-1 formula takes some of the work out. The primer, concealer and foundation is lightweight with a matte finish and covers imperfections well. It's SPF 20 and oil-free.
12 of 12Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse
We all remember this beauty from high school but, truth be told, it's actually a great foundation for every day wear. It's so lightweight and dries matte without drying out your skin.
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It's not just me who loves this super cheap, vitamin charged moisturiser. Reviews have been pretty good too, with comments like: "we have never looked back...it is amazing and smells lush too!"
And "I have exceedingly dry skin and eczema so have to use cream morning and evening or my skin cracks. Over the years I have had loads of different emollients many of which are either sticky or hard to apply but this one is great."
As always, if you have eczema it's best to use what works for you and seek medical advice if you need it, but for anyone suffering from general dry skin at the mo this could be a God send.