KELLY MCCARREN: 'There's one product I'll always repurchase. And it's $38.'

Dry winter skin is like that annoying song you can’t get out of your head… only it’s amplified by a million times since it lingers for months. 

But what if we told you there are ways you can flaunt a radiant complexion during the cooler seasons, without needing to give up burning hot showers and heaters, or having to spend hundreds of dollars on hydrating beauty treatments?

On a recent episode of You Beauty podcast, Erin Docherty asked beauty guru Kelly McCarren to give her a rundown of her updated winter skincare routine. 

And while Kelly is gifted countless products to try as part of her job, it was most surprising to hear that there was one product she swears by for dry winter skin and has repurchased over and over… and over again: the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. 

"I love it," Kelly said. "I've gone through so many bottles. It's just one of those that I will always repurchase, especially because it is winter."

The viral Korean beauty product is made with 96 per cent snail secretion filtrate (yes, really), which is super effective at repairing damaged skin, improving skin elasticity and maintaining hydrating levels all day long. 

Okay, you may be wary of slathering snail goop all over your face, but trust us when we (and hundreds of thousands of five-star reviewers) say this powerhouse ingredient is no gimmick and really does work wonders at repairing pretty much all skin concerns, like dry patches, acne breakouts and hyperpigmentation. 

The best bit? The 100ml bottle will only set you back $38 and will last you a decent amount of time. 

Want to listen to the full episode? Check it out below. 

But the snail mucin isn't the only essence Kelly applies to help her "dry-to-dehydrated skin" profile. 

She backs it up with her trusty FRESH Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence, $59. This antioxidant-rich product has been deemed as "liquid gold" since it’s able to repair the skin from harmful stressors, leaving your skin looking luminous and feeling smooth. 

And the hydration doesn't stop there. 

Another product Kelly's skin simply cannot live without during the cooler months is the esmi Skin Minerals Probiotic Skin Mylck Moisturiser, $72, which Erin actually first introduced to her. 

"Ever since you got me onto it, I've never stopped using it in the morning, it’s perfect," Kelly admitted. "It's so hydrating and it looks beautiful under makeup, which is why I love it."

Considered a dupe of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Glazing Fluid, this cruelty-free and vegan Australian-owned product is a lightweight moisturising lotion that works to help strengthen hyper-HYPER-sensitive skin. In fact, Erin previously did a full review of this best-selling product, which you can read here. 

To seal all her products in, Kelly finishes off her morning winter skincare routine with a hydrating moisturiser and of course, an SPF. 

Look, if we've learned anything from Kelly over the years, it’s that when she swears by a product, she means serious business. 

Have you tried the COSRX Snail Mucin Essence before? Let us know in the comments section below.

Feature image: Instagram/@kelly_mccarren.