You need two things and two things only to cure dry skin:

https://www.paulaschoice.com/skin-perfecting-2pct-bha-liquid-exfoliant/201-2010.html

https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Cream-Daily-Moisturizer/dp/B00TTD9BRC/

Paula's Choice chemical exfoliant is light but does the job. You'll notice a difference

I've tried moisturizers that are over $400 and CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (cream, not lotion) is truly the absolute best. I think the expenses creams just smell nice. 

I HATE winter dry skin, but I feel like exfoliating with a dry brush is like nails on a chalkboard. I just prefer to pile more moisturizer on my face, even if I'm guessing that's not helping. 

Oh, I'm very curious about this! I haven't used that, but my favorite exfoliator is  Vasanti's BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator. It's the one prodcut that I feel like really makes a huge difference in my skin. Also, I would take a look at the products you use and make sure nothing is irritating your skin in the winter when it's drier. Using a humidifier in your place may also help!

Hi everyone! I take a lot of pride in my skin, drink like 100+ ounces of water a day, moisturize with all the things I'm supposed to do, get facials, etc., and for some reason this winter my skin has been SO dry. Like, flaky on my forehead and my cheeks to the point where makeup sits on it versus blends with it... it's not cute! 

I got so desperate to exfoliate that last night I used a small dry brush I have for my body and lightly used it on my face. Hurt like hell, but beauty is pain? IDK. Probably screwed up my skin. But it worked! The dry flakey patches were exfoliated, I moisturized up, and am currently hoping for the best. 

I'd prefer to not constantly rely on a body dry brush for my face (I'm making it sound like I'm sandpaper-ing my face... it's really not THAT bad, but I just care too much for smooth plump skin haha). I ended up ordering the Buf Puf from Amazon (link: 

Buf-Puf Regular Facial Sponge Dermatologist Developed

) that is basically an exfoliating sponge with some coarseness to it that will hopefully help. Has anyone used this or a similar product that has worked for them? I'm willing to try everything. 

Facial dry brushing