With our new ultra-careful reality encouraging frequent hand washing and sanitizing, it's no surprise that the condition of our hands is starting to suffer. While promoting safety and keeping harmful germs at bay, hand cleansing practices are depriving our hands and cuticles of moisture and leaving them in a vulnerable heath. Coupling this with bitterly frigid temperatures creates a detrimental situation that screams for repair and restoration. Reviving dry, battered hands doesn't require a handful of steps or products, but rather a succinct strategy that should be consistently followed.   

SKIN QUENCHING CREAM
Dry hands not only look rough but feel uncomfortable as cracking and small cuts become more common in weak, moistureless skin. The easiest, fool-proof way to tackle dry hands instantly is a creamy, dreamy, ultra-moisturizing hand cream. While a wealth of small, bag-friendly hand creams line store shelves, this is the time to get smart with your choice and opt for one with impactful ingredients. Skylar Renewing Hand Cream, is formulated with hyaluronic acid (HA), the superstar skin-plumping ingredient which amplifies hydration. Beneficial anti-aging peptides, which work beautifully with HA, help this product work overtime to protect hands while healing agents like vitamin E an coconut oil provide lasting hydration and restore elasticity. Best of all, this non-greasy concoction's subtle scent will keep you in an island state of mind in our winter reality. 

PROTECTIVE MASKING
To maximize on hydration, seek a mask treatment providing a 360-degree healing approach. Overall hand health is vital as tricky areas like cuticles and  delicate skin between fingers is often overlooked. Nourishing masks like Patchology Perfect Ten Self-Warming Hand and Cuticle Mask uniquely charges up by natural body heat and quickly gets to work on dry, suffering areas. This at-home, 10-min glove mask mimics a luxurious spa-like experience while remedying overly dry hands. A rose and coconut oil blend soothes and softens with macadamia nut oil protecting against further damage. This comprehensive buttery soft solution is the perfect hand reviving treatment to use weekly.

GO NATURAL 
When giving attention to the hands, its important to highlight the cuticles. With over-sanitizing stripping the skin of moisture, the cuticles become overwhelmed and dry out to the point of harsh, painful cracking. Now is the time to embrace natural nails with an enhanced focus on cuticle health and strong natural nails. Bare Hands The Dry Gloss Manicure takes a luxe approach to maintaining natural nails by concentrating on improving cuticles with a protective oil and a unique nail tool  which helps achieve a glossy nail texture. Nourished, natural nails not only gives nail beds a break from high-maintenance polish but bolsters long-term healing. This simple yet effective set features a chic, fortified buffing plate that unites nail keratin resulting in an impressive week-long, high gloss finish. Top off this therapeutic nail treatment by drenching cuticles in a potent, comforting oil consisting of various fruit and essential oils. 

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It's finally here! Fashion designer Jason Wu has launched a cosmetics line, simply titled Jason Wu Beauty and it's one you'll certainly want to shop. The clean beauty range, newly launched at Target, features a versatile collection of cosmetics in universally-flattering tones that can be used to create an array of looks. The modestly-priced beauty line features an impressive collection of color cosmetics and select skin products that aim to elevate everyday makeup essentials. With a passion to create high-quality cosmetics without breaking the bank, Wu's beauty philosophy is all about refined elegance and femininity.  The item I was most excited to get my hands on was a the Hot Fluff Lipstick, a matte lippie issued in seven stunning colors. Marketed as a light-as-air formulation that can be used beyond the lips, I finally put this coveted product to the test. Was this wonder product a bust or a new beauty bag staple? Read on for my unfiltered thoughts on this new lippie. 

Akin to the texture of both  MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss and Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Mat Matte Lipstick, Jason Wu Beauty Hot Fluff lipstick appeared soft and richly colored right in the tube. As I swiped it along my lips, I instantly knew this was going to become a fast favorite. The result was a smooth, highly pigmented matte application that delivered even color with a single swipe. While most matte lipsticks can feel a bit drying, that wasn't at all the case with this product. This almost creamy, shine-free lipstick felt comfortable on the lips and didn't break or flake when blended or smeared. Though lightweight and airy, the actual lipstick doesn't skimp on quality. Impressively, each swipe offered substantial product that didn't feel too thin and wore away beautifully. 

An ideal product to create a cool of-the-moment monochromatic look, this multipurpose product can also be used on the cheeks and eyes. Functioning as a color stick, it's easily blended formula is best used with fingertips as the natural warmth from the hands makes application a breeze. Customizing the intensity of color of this lipstick works lovely as added layers melt in and don't cause that unsightly caked finish. A truly multifaceted product, this lipstick is a valuable product to keep in your beauty kit or bag. 

It's very evident that Jason Wu's beautifully imagined refinement and feminine tones of his designs are present in this beauty collection. Whether it's this incredibly colored lipstick or the alluring eye palettes and more, this is a must-shop range that will surely elevate your beauty routine with a touch of sophistication.