So this time of year always makes my skin disgustingly dry, like to the point where I can't wear foundation because it just makes it look all flakey?

What do you think is the best type of moisturizer to use? Or do you know any other ways to alleviate dryness?

Some sort of daily moisturizer by Olay and try a Clinque foundation.
They have one for oily, dry and combination skin.
I love it.

I have fairly dry skin as well and I use an Olay moisturizer as well,
works wonders.

Honey face mask.

I use the Dove body soap that hydrates and Dove lotion. I haven't found another kind that does as good as job as this and I have dry skin all year long.

Sugar scrubs work pretty well for me, but not too often.

And a good moisturiser in the morning.
I'm using a Simple one, just so I don't get a crap blotchy face. Its pretty decent anyway.