January is over, but the Belgian winter stubbornly persists. Grey skies, dry heated air, and skin that looks tired before your day has even started. Your makeup routine that worked perfectly in September now feels like a battle - foundation that flakes, blush that vanishes, and mascara that runs under your eyes.
The solution? Not more makeup, but smarter products. And you'll find them surprisingly often at the pharmacy. Brands like Clinique, Collistar, Korres, and Louis Widmer - products that combine skincare and makeup.
Step 1: The base - hydration is everything
The biggest makeup mistake in winter? Starting directly with foundation on dry, unprepared skin. That's like applying paint to an unsanded wall.
The Nivea Cellular Luminous 630° Anti-Spot Night Cream works overnight on both hydration and evening out your skin tone. In the morning, your skin looks fresher and more even - meaning you need less foundation.
Price comparison: From €26.79 to €42.99 at 2 pharmacies - saving €16.20.
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Step 2: Foundation with skincare
The Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer solves the winter frustration with a two-in-one formula. Foundation and concealer in one product - fewer layers on your skin, crucial in winter.
Medium to full coverage, buildable without going cakey. Contains hydrating ingredients for all-day comfort.
Pro tip: Apply foundation with a damp beauty sponge in winter. The sponge absorbs excess product and presses it evenly into your skin for a more natural result than a brush on dry winter skin.
Price comparison: From €25.93 to €52.00 at 2 pharmacies. Save €26.07.
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Step 3: Eyes that speak
Eyeshadow
The Collistar Impeccabile Compact Eyeshadow in 415 Mocha Matte is a versatile winter shade. This warm, deep brown works on every skin tone. Silky texture, intense pigmentation, no fallout. The matte finish camouflages dry patches around the eyes.
Price comparison: From €15.99 to €39.00 at 2 pharmacies. Save €23.01.
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Mascara
The Korres Black Volcanic Minerals Extra Volume Mascara uses volcanic minerals for volume and definition. No clumping, no running (essential when your eyes water from the cold). Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
Price comparison: From €12.37 to €21.99 at 2 pharmacies. Save €9.62.
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Step 4: Colour on your cheeks
The Collistar Impeccabile Maxi Blush in 05 Canyon gives a warm, natural glow. Generous format that lasts months.
Winter tip: Apply blush higher on your cheekbones than in summer - lifting effect and mimics the natural flush from cold outdoor air.
Price comparison: From €23.69 to €37.50 at 2 pharmacies. Save €13.81.
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Step 5: Protect and colour your lips
The Louis Widmer HydraDerm Lipstick UV15 combines colour with genuine lip care. Hydration, UV protection (yes, even in winter), and an elegant colour that doesn't dry out.
Price comparison: Available at 3 pharmacies, from €22.39 to €52.69. Savings of €30.30.
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The complete winter routine: what does it cost?
Total at lowest prices: €127.16 Total at highest prices: €246.17
A difference of nearly €119 for the exact same products.
Conclusion
A winterproof makeup routine isn't about more products or thicker layers. It's about smarter choices: products that combine skincare and makeup, formulas that work with your skin rather than against it.
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