My Winter Glow Ritual, with Shiseido
The limited-edition holiday sets I unbox every year, and the simple evening ritual that keeps my skin calm through winter.
Words & photographs by Elya D'Angelo · December 8, 2025
In paid partnership with Shiseido
I have a soft spot for Japanese skincare, and Shiseido has been on my shelf for years, so I was genuinely happy to partner with them again for the holidays. Their limited-edition sets arrived and I have been working them into a slow evening ritual.
The ritual
Winter strips my skin, so I keep nights simple and rich.
- Double cleanse to undo the day.
- Ultimune essence, pressed in, the step that makes everything after it work.
- A rich moisturizer to seal it all in.
- Face oil on the driest nights.
It is less about products and more about the five quiet minutes. That is the part that actually helps.
The holiday sets
The limited-edition sets are the easy way in (and a lovely gift), because they pair the essence with the pieces that go around it.
For the full routine year-round, read my honest skincare routine.
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