Winter can feel completely different depending on your skin type. Oily skin may feel tight yet greasy, dry skin becomes flaky and uncomfortable, and sensitive skin reacts to even the mildest weather change.

That’s why winter skincare should be skin-type specific, using the right combination of:

• Clarifying (for oil control + acne)
• Hydration (for water balance + softness)
• Barrier repair (for dryness, sensitivity, damaged skin)

Below is the most effective, dermatologist-style winter routine for oily, dry, and sensitive skin, using the entire Perenne product ecosystem.

 

How Winter Impacts Different Skin Types

Oily & Combination Skin

• Feels dry on the surface but oily beneath
• Becomes more acne-prone due to dehydration
• Experiences excess shine + tightness together
• Needs oil control + hydration balance

Dry Skin

• Lacks both oil and water
• Shows flakiness, rough patches, and dullness
• Needs deep hydration + barrier nourishment

Sensitive Skin

• Quickly becomes red, irritated, or itchy
• Reacts to cold air, harsh cleansers, and hot water
• Needs calming, ceramide-focused care

WINTER ROUTINE FOR OILY & COMBINATION SKIN

Use: Perenne Clarifying Oil-Control Range + Hydration Boosters

Oily and acne-prone skin often becomes dehydrated in winter, causing excess oil production and breakouts. The routine should focus on gentle oil control + hydration, not over-drying.

 

STEP 1: Perenne Clarifying Oil-Control Face Wash

Controls excess oil without stripping moisture.

Key benefits:

• Removes impurities
• Minimizes shine
• Maintains pH
• Prevents winter breakouts

 

STEP 2: Perenne Clarifying Toner (Oil-Control)

Helps refine pores, balance oil levels, and keep skin clear.

Why it’s ideal for winter:
Balances oil without causing dryness.

 

STEP 3: Hydration Booster 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Adds lightweight hydration to stop dehydration-led oiliness.

Key benefits:

• Multi-layer hydration
• Controls winter tightness
• Prevents compensatory oil production

 

STEP 4: Hydration Booster Water Gel Moisturiser

Non-sticky, water-gel moisturiser perfect for oily and combination skin.

Why it works:
Hydrates without clogging pores.

 

STEP 5: Clarifying or Glow Booster Makeup Fixer (Optional)

• Clarifying Range users → use Matte Setting Spray
• For weddings/parties → Glow Booster for a soft dewy finish
  

WINTER ROUTINE FOR DRY SKIN

Use: Perenne Hydration Booster Range + Barrier Skin Repair Range

Dry skin loses both water and lipids in winter.
It needs a routine that hydrates deeply and strengthens the barrier.

 

STEP 1: Hydration Booster Sulphate-Free Face Wash

Gentle cleansing without disrupting skin’s moisture balance.

Why:
Dry skin should avoid foaming or stripping cleansers in winter.

 

STEP 2: Hydration Booster Water Gel Toner

Restores water instantly after cleansing.

Why:
Dry skin first needs hydration before moisture-locking ingredients.

 

STEP 3: Hydration Booster 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Recharges hydration levels and plumps skin.

 

STEP 4: Barrier Skin Repair Moisturising Cream (Day Cream)

Lightweight ceramide-based cream that prevents water loss.

Why:
Dry skin requires ceramides to rebuild and maintain a strong barrier.

 

STEP 5: Barrier Intensive Restorative Cream (Night Cream)

Deep nourishment and overnight barrier recovery.

Why:
Winter dryness is best corrected at night with a thicker formula.

 

WINTER ROUTINE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Use: Perenne Barrier Skin Repair Range + Select Hydration Boosters

Sensitive skin becomes reactive in winter due to barrier disruption.
The focus should be calming, strengthening, and avoiding irritation.

  

STEP 1: Barrier Skin Repair Sulphate-Free Face Wash

Ultra-gentle, non-foaming cleanser that doesn’t irritate or strip the skin.

 

STEP 2: Hydration Booster Water Gel Toner (Optional)

A mild water-gel toner that hydrates without alcohol or fragrance.

 

STEP 3: Hydration Booster 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Hydrates while calming dryness-induced sensitivity.

 

STEP 4: Barrier Skin Repair Moisturising Face Cream

Strengthens the barrier and reduces redness.

 

STEP 5: Barrier Intensive Restorative Cream (Night)

Ideal for repairing micro-cracks, soothing irritation, and improving tolerance.

How to Combine All Three Ranges Professionally

Many people fall between skin types in winter.
 Here’s how to mix ranges safely:

• Oily + dehydrated skin: Clarifying Face Wash + Clarifying Toner + Hydration HA Serum + Water Gel Moisturiser
• Combination skin: Clarifying AM routine + Hydration PM routine
• Dry + sensitive skin: Hydration CTM + Barrier Cream at night
• Acne-prone dry skin: Clarifying Face Wash + Hydration Serum + Barrier Cream
  
  

Perenne ranges complement each other because they are all clean, sulfate-free, and barrier-friendly.

 

Expected Results After 7–10 Days

• Reduced winter oiliness for oily skin
• Less flakiness for dry skin
• Redness and irritation improve for sensitive skin
• Skin feels balanced and hydrated
• Barrier becomes stronger and more resilient
• Makeup applies smoothly without cracking
• Skin tone looks fresher and brighter
• Overall, winter dullness reduces

 Conclusion

Each skin type experiences winter differently — which is why your routine must be tailored, not generalised.

Oily skin needs oil control without dehydration, dry skin needs deep hydration and ceramide repair, and sensitive skin needs calming, protective care.

By using the right combination of Clarifying, Hydration Booster and Barrier Repair ranges, your skin stays balanced, nourished and comfortable throughout the winter season.

The key is consistency and choosing formulas that support your skin’s natural barrier. With the correct winter routine, every skin type can maintain a healthy glow even in the harshest months.