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Jennifer Garner's Affordable Winter Skincare Routine Features Your New Favorite Products

The 13 Going on 30 star's advice will inspire you to overhaul your skincare routine ASAP.

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Jennifer Garner is a bonafide American Sweetheart. Along with her charming persona and roles in movies like 13 Going on 30 and shows such as Alias, Garner has also become a style icon whose approach to skincare is actually achievable for the everyday shopper on a budget, making her even more endearing.

As an ambassador for Neutrogena, Garner stresses the importance of understanding which ingredients are essential to incorporate into your skincare routine. "Hydration is everything," Garner told People in June 2023, which becomes even more important during the winter months. "In skincare, the triangle is hyaluronic acid, SPF, and retinol. You need all three." She continued, "SPF is what holds the ship together. Retinol tells your skin to keep growing new skin cells, and hyaluronic acid binds moisture to it."

From intense moisturizers to lip balms that are perfect for treating dry skin, Jennifer Garner's favorite products are sure to improve your winter skincare routine without breaking the bank.

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Most Affordable Hydrating Cleanser

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Fragrance Free Hydrating Gel Facial Cleanser

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Hydro Boost Fragrance Free Hydrating Gel Facial Cleanser

This gentle cleanser does everything from removing makeup to promoting hydration with the inclusion of hyaluronic acid. "It’s super gentle — it’s got no fragrance, no funny stuff — but it will get rid of the gunk, and it [attracts] moisture," Garner told People. "It's signaling to your skin, 'Hey, we're about to do the good and really lock some stuff in here.'"

Another selling point is that Neutrogena's Hydro Boost Cleanser is incredibly affordable and often retails for under $10, making it accessible to most.

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Best for Reducing Wrinkles Around the Eyes

neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ Eye Cream

Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ Eye Cream

Jennifer Garner may be in her fifties, but this particular product has been a revelation for her eyes. While discussing Neutrogena's Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ Eye Cream, the Alias star told Prevention, "When you fill out the area around the eyes, you don’t even recognize that it’s something you’re missing as you get older, but it makes you look just a little bit more bright-eyed and younger."

The eye cream contains pure retinol and micropeptides, which help reduce the appearance of dark circles and wrinkles.

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Most Versatile Moisturizer

Pura D'Or Fractionated Coconut Oil

Fractionated Coconut Oil

During an interview with Allure, Jennifer Garner revealed that she's a big fan of Pura D'Or's Fractionated Coconut Oil. "Great, natural, affordable oil," Garner said of the product. "Use after you shower. It’s safe to use … anywhere!"

In fact, Pura D'Or's coconut oil can be used as a moisturizer to soothe dry and cracked skin and even doubles as a massage oil. With a non-greasy and scent-free formula, this coconut oil improves skin hydration and elasticity, and its price tag is extremely reasonable, too.

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Best Retinol Serum Oil for Nighttime

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Face Serum Oil

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Jennifer Garner's skincare routine is, above all, attainable for the average person. "The thing I love about Neutrogena is that it is so absolutely affordable and available in any drugstore," she said while speaking to Marie Claire. Expressing her love for Neutrogena's Rapid Wrinkle Repair Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Face Serum Oil, the actor noted that it's "great for nighttime because it's hydrating and it doesn't dry you out."

The product also works to eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots and brightens the skin with ingredients such as vitamin A, retinol, and hyaluronic acid.

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Best for Dry and Cracked Lips

Dr. Barbara Sturm Lip Balm

Lip Balm

Dr. Barbara Sturm's products are beloved by celebrities for a reason. While speaking to Glamour, Jennifer Garner shared her adoration of Sturm's lip balm, saying, "It is so stupid to spend that much money on lip stuff, and I understand that, but it’s a splurge. I’ve only owned one thing of it, and it’s lasted me forever."

The product works to hydrate your lips and soothe dry skin, which is particularly helpful during the winter months. Sturm's celebrated lip balm also protects your skin from inclement temperatures while having a lightweight and silky texture.

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For Covering Up Problem Areas

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Full Coverage Foundation and Concealer Stick

Vital Skin Full Coverage Foundation and Concealer Stick

"The one fancy thing that I love is Gucci Westman's Westman Atelier," Garner told Who What Wear. Expanding on her adoration of the product, the Alias star told Allure that the foundation and concealer stick is "dummy proof" and "blends in perfectly," giving you "just the right amount of coverage."

Available in a plethora of shades, the foundation stick is completely vegan and derived from plants. Not only does the product soothe and moisturize the skin, but it also works to neutralize redness.

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Best for Skin Plumping

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer

Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer

Jennifer Garner is a huge fan of Neutrogena's Hydro Boost Water Gel, which contains hyaluronic acid and is oil-free. During an interview with InStyle in 2022, Garner said of Neutrogena's Hydro Boost range, "It's just so satisfying, you instantly see the difference."

The 13 Going on 30 star also celebrated the fact that the range is great for "plumping your skin," meaning that it's perfect for targeting fine lines and wrinkles. "[I]t locks the water into your epidermis," she told the publication.

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For A Fuss Free Cleanse

Neutrogena Face Cleansing Bar

Face Cleansing Bar

As an ambassador for Neutrogena, it makes sense that Jennifer Garner would want to promote their products. However, the actor's love of the brand goes much deeper. "I've used the Beauty Bar since I was 12," she told InStyle. "I'm one of three girls, and we fought over the Beauty Bar."

The hypoallergenic bar cleanses the face without clogging pores and by removing any excess oil. "[W]e would literally get it in our stocking at Christmas because it was such a big deal," Garner told the publication.

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Best for Protecting Your Skin

Neutrogena Purescreen+ Tinted Sunscreen for Face with SPF 30

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Purescreen+ Tinted Sunscreen for Face with SPF 30

While you might think that sunscreen is simply for summer, it's also crucial to protect your skin in the winter months. Jennifer Garner opts for Neutrogena's Purescreen+ Tinted Sunscreen, which is free from parabens, fragrances, and oxybenzone. "It's an SPF of 30, super lightweight," she told Prevention.

The fact that it's tinted means you won't have to reach for the foundation, either. "I love that it gently evens out your skin tone, and that is just a bonus," she said. "That is a really good combo for me for the day."

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For Adding a Pop Of Color

Stila Convertible Color Dual Lip & Cheek Cream in Peony

Convertible Color Dual Lip & Cheek Cream in Peony

Stila's ingenious Convertible Color Cream can be used to tint your cheeks and lips, meaning it's a versatile product to keep in your handbag at all times. During her 2023 interview with Allure, Jennifer Garner revealed that she's "forever a devoted fan of this cream blush in 'Peony.'"

Free from parabens and sulfates, Stila's useful little product is available in several different shades and provides a sheer tint without any fuss. If you're in a rush to get ready, this will likely be a lifesaver.

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