On the best skincare ingredients for winter

“It doesn’t have to be extortionate. Glycerin is one of the best moisturising ingredients that you can find. It’s not that expensive to find a good basic moisturiser with glycerin. There’s also ceramides, which are fatty acids – any kind of ceramide cream is great for this time of year.

“If people are super dry and they want a little bit extra, you can’t go wrong with a facial oil. I do facial oil first and then moisturise on top to seal it in. Whereas a lot of people will say ‘oh no, you have to oil last otherwise nothing else will penetrate’. That’s just not true – oil can also be a carrier. So I’m very much: do what feels best for you. I personally prefer the feel of an oil under a moisturiser.

“I massage my facial oil all over the face but you want grip not slip, so it can’t be oily or greasy. You want to look like you’ve got a glow, but it shouldn’t be completely overpowering or feel really greasy. I use a couple of drops around the face – it’s like wearing a scarf. It’s just a bit of extra warmth, if you like, and then I moisturise on top.”

Caroline Hirons on the best winter skincare routine and the ingredients that will help dry skin