It feels like we jumped right into the middle of winter from a hot and humid summer (plagued with Covid-19 and dengue no less). The drop in temperature is a welcome change but it does bring its own challenges with it – smog (if you’re in Punjab), dry skin and permanently chilly feet. While this humble listicle can’t address all the concerns listed above, it can address your skin and selfcare needs with locally sourced and newly released products. Disclaimer: Some of these products may have been on the shelf for a while, but in no way will that be held against them. Scroll down for our top 9 picks
A rejuvenating nighttime serum for just PKR 990 – with Vitamin C and essential oils
The Youghtful Glow Serum from Spa In A Bottle has many perks, one of which is that it is quite reasonably priced at under PKR 1000. The 15 ml frosty green bottle comes packed with Vitamin C, Rosehip seed oil, lemon oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil and a few others that create a solid cocktail for your skin.
A spotted chai pink mug and snaking plate for the endless cups of winter coffee
Winter is synonymous with big warm mugs of coffee, kashmiri chai and green tea. This terracotta chai pink mug and matching snack plate from Clayworks is perfect for breakfasts on cold wintery mornings.
Skip the heat this winter and go with a luxiourisouly soft microfibre towel instead to dry your hair
The haircare brand Zo’Nanos has dropped its microfibre towel priced at PKR 1650. Microfibre towels are much kinder on hair as compared to their cotton counterparts and help keep the frizz under control as well.
A little something that will make your room smell like lilies and orchids
Selfcare and candles go hand in hand. Peaceful Waters, a new scent by Honey I’m Home Candles has a top note of Sea Salt with undertones of Lily of the Valley and Jasmine. The primary series has a burn time of 24 hours and is priced at PKR 1,200 and the premium series has a burn time of 42 hours and is priced at PKR 2,500.
A beginner retinol serum
Hira Ali has released two Retinol serums: the Beginner at 0.5% and Pro at 1%. For those of us just starting with retinol, the 0.5% is the way to go. It’s made with argan oil, almond oil, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, blackseed oil, sunflower oil, retinol, Vitamin E, cocoa butter and turmeric extract (yes, that list is exhausting) .
Something really plushy to keep you super comfy
Winter means oversized clothes you can snuggle into, at home and outside. This basic hoodie by LAMA is available in white, black and camel (our pick) and is priced at PKR 3,150. Something to keep your feet warm
If you’re someone who’s extremities (i.e. toes) aren’t freezing all through winter, you’re very lucky. For the rest of us however, cutesy socks will have to do. You can find everything from Star Wars inspired to animal socks at the Funky Dunky Store.
A fleece blanket for movie nights in
The Linen Company’s blankets are super soft and cosy and make for perfect additions to movie nights at home. TLC has also launched a new line of textured fleece blankets in colours ranging from mustard to lavender.
A luxurious mask with watermelon vitamins
This 5 minute mask from Skin Deep has a hydrating and non-drying formula that promises to keep you from looking dull in the winter. Babyface helps exfoliate and unclog your pores without being too hard.