I Filled My Amazon Cart With These ‘Unglamorous’ Beauty Staples for Dry Skin—All Under $20

We’re finally entering colder temperatures, and I could not be more thrilled. I love bundling up for the cold weather, lighting the fireplace, and everything else that comes with fall and winter—except one thing: dry, cracked skin.

That’s why I’m avoiding the issue by stocking up with products that help ease my suffering. I filled my Amazon shopping cart with nourishing lip balms, hydrating foot masks, and body lotions. The best part? All of my selections are under $20. 

These drugstore products aren’t the most glamorous part of my beauty shelf, but they will help me get through the next two seasons with moisturized, hydrated skin so I can comfortably enjoy my favorite seasons.    

Eos Shea Better Body Lotion

This body lotion is one of Amazon’s best-selling products and has garnered over 18,000 five-star reviews, so I had to try it out. The scent is made with notes of whipped vanilla, soft musk, and cozy caramel—perfect for the fall and winter—and contains nourishing natural shea butter and oil. One reviewer noted that the “moisture really lasts all day” and “doesn’t leave any greasy residue,” which sold me. 

Aquaphor Healing Ointment 

It goes without saying that Aquaphor is essential during the fall and winter seasons. I always make sure I have a new one on hand to prevent chafing and windburn. I particularly like to use it on my dry, cracked heels, but it can also be used as a lip moisturizer and a healing ointment for minor cuts and burns. Who doesn’t love a multifunctional beauty product? 

Cosrx Snail Mucin 92% Repair Cream

A product with snail mucin might give you a slight jump scare, but trust me, Cosrx has some of the best, wallet-friendly skincare products on the market. According to the product description, “mucin” is a key ingredient in this lotion and effectively smooths damaged skin. Shoppers say the gel-like moisturizer is “very lightweight” and sensitive skin-approved. 

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand Cream

Hand cream is also a cold-weather essential for dry skin, and this dermatologist-approved option is at the top of my shopping list. It offers 48-hour hydration and is made with nourishing ingredients like niacinamide, shea butter, and glycerin, leaving hands soft and moisturized.

Dr. Scholl's Ultra Hydrating Foot Mask

No matter the time of year, I always seem to have terribly dry feet, so after reading about how customers say these foot masks repair “even the roughest skin,” I knew I needed to try them. Each packet comes in a pack of three, each containing one pair of slip-on booties meant to be left on for 30 minutes. Made with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, glycerin, macadamia, and coconut oil, these foot masks will leave your feet silky smooth. 

Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel Face and Body Moisturizer

According to reviews, this dry skin gel is an “absolute must-have.” Packed with softening emollients, the lightweight formula’s gel-to-oil texture nourishes and hydrates skin. Plus, the gel quickly absorbs into the skin, so you aren’t left with a sticky residue. 

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

CeraVe has been a staple in my beauty routine since middle school because the products are reliable and great for sensitive skin. This daily moisturizer is made with three essential ceramides and has the National Eczema Association (NEA) Seal of Acceptance. One Amazon shopper said that this product is “a total game changer” for their dry skin, while another person wrote that the non-greasy formula doesn’t feel “heavy or sticky” on their skin.

Vaseline Rosy Lip Therapy

Vaseline is another “unglamorous” staple that I always stock up on for the fall and winter. When I saw these pocket-sized containers, I knew I needed to add them to my cart. The lip treatment helps to soften dry lips and leaves a subtle rosy pink tint.