Reddit is arguably the first and last port of call for many tapped-in beauty consumers. And because of its anonymity, the questions, answers and upvotes are *brutally* honest. You're almost guaranteed to find someone with the same hyper-specific skin ailment as you, not to mention a stack of candid solutions, tips and recommendations. New launches are judged, expensive products are subjected to scathing reviews and drugstore heroes are championed. Personally, I spend more time on Reddit than I'd like to admit (as a consumer, and for research, obviously).

You too can spend hours reading threads, or you can simply scroll below, where we've curated the most upvoted products on the r/AusSkincare forum. There are plenty of winter skincare product picks – almost all of them under $30 – from Korean barrier creams to $5 chemist lip balms to French thermal hydrating mist.

The most popular skincare picks on Reddit right now, below:

Most upvoted holy grail lip balm: Dermal Therapy Lip Balm with Manuka Honey

It's not glamorous, but it works. If you have properly chapped lips, you need this.

Second most upvoted: Lanolips 101 Ointment

Hot tip: this formula tends to harden when it's cold out – try putting it in your pocket to soften the formula.

Most upvoted winter moisturiser: Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream

This is said to be the CeraVe of Korea and this cream in particular has a cult following.

Most upvoted winter moisturiser: QV Ceramides Cream

Or, you could just roll with OG CeraVa. This rich cream is cheap, cheerful and packed with ceramides to rebuild your skin barrier.

Second most upvoted winter moisturiser: Aveeno Oat Gel Moisturiser

A soothing gel to calm itchy winter skin without greasiness. Plus, you can buy it at the chemist.

Second most upvoted winter moisturiser: Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

Honestly, I've never heard of this brand. But it's sold out on almost every K-beauty website, so...

Most upvoted for winter hydration: Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentré

A French classic and makeup artist staple.

Most upvoted hydrating mist: Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray

I also adore this mist, it's incredibly versatile. I like it between skincare steps to dampen my face.

Second most upvoted hydrating mist: Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray

Clinique just gets dry skin. This mist instantly imparts a thin but dewy veil of moisture without ruining your makeup.

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