5 Autumn Skincare and Beauty Tips: Top Products and Routine Advice
As the days grow shorter and the weather cooler, it's time to switch up your skincare routine and focus on nourishing and protecting your skin. Autumn is the perfect season for self-care, and it tends to be the season where most of us question our skincare and beauty products.
We’ll get straight to the point: your skincare needs to be focused on hydration, along with protection and renewal to keep skin glowing and hydrated.
Here, we’ll share the top autumn skincare tips along with recommending some must-have beauty products to transition your routine seamlessly into the new season.
Why Your Skin Needs Extra Care in Autumn
The cooler air and lower humidity levels can cause your skin to lose moisture more quickly, leaving it feeling dry, tight, and prone to irritation. Add in the effects of central heating, and your skin could be left crying out for hydration and protection. The good news? With the right products and practices, you can keep your skin balanced, soft, and radiant through the colder months.
Here’s our first tip: make your evening night cream the thickest texture you use on your skin. Go more intense as we transition into Autumn/Winter - your skin will thank you for it.
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1. Switch to a Hydrating Cleanser
One of the biggest culprits of autumn dryness is using a harsh cleanser that strips your skin of its natural oils. Instead, opt for a hydrating cleanser that gently cleanses while nourishing your skin. Look for ingredients like aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, or natural oils to lock in moisture.
Recommended Product: The Earth Harbor AHOY LOVE Nourishing Cream Cleanser (featured in our Holiday Edit box) is a perfect example of a gentle, hydrating cleanser that nourishes and purifies without leaving the skin feeling stripped.
2. Exfoliate Gently for a Radiant Complexion
As the colder weather slows down your skin’s cell turnover, exfoliation becomes more important to slough off dead skin cells and reveal fresh, glowing skin underneath. However, it’s essential to use a gentle exfoliant to avoid further irritation.
Recommended Product: Try using the Rodial Retinol Resurfacing pads. Each pad is saturated with a rejuvenating complex containing, retinol, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. It visibly plumps skin with hyaluronic acid while the retinol-infused complex resurfaces and retexturises the look of your complexion through the night.
3. Layer on Hydrating Serums and Moisturisers
Hydration is key during autumn, so it's time to layer up! Start with a hyaluronic acid serum to draw moisture into your skin, followed by a rich moisturiser to lock in hydration. This two-step routine will keep your skin plump, dewy, and ready to take on the chillier weather.
Recommended Product: The Able Illuminating & Antioxidising Eight Hour Hyaluronic Facial Serum is a hero product for deep hydration, providing lasting moisture and antioxidants to brighten your complexion. Pair it with a nourishing moisturiser like the Grown Alchemist Age Repair Intensive Moisturiser for maximum hydration.
4. Protect Your Lips
Don’t forget about your lips! Cold weather can quickly dry out and crack the delicate skin on your lips, so make sure to keep a hydrating lip balm on hand at all times.
Recommended Product: The Disciple Healthy Boundaries SPF 15 Lip Balm is an autumn essential, providing both hydration and protection against harmful UV rays, making it perfect for outdoor walks.
5. Embrace a Restorative Face Mask Routine
Treat your skin to a weekly face mask session to detox, rejuvenate, and repair. Whether you’re unwinding after a busy day or prepping for a night out, a face mask can offer the perfect skin refresh. A hydrating one is always good, but do
Recommended Product: The Disciple Intervention Face Mask is ideal for clearing out impurities and reviving your skin, leaving it smooth and glowing.
6. Add a Touch of Autumn Glow
As summer tans fade, keep the glow alive by adding a little radiance to your makeup routine. Swap heavy powders for cream-based illuminators that enhance your skin’s natural glow and offer a fresh, dewy finish.
Recommended Product: The Phase Zero Cream Illuminator in Northern Lights adds a soft, celestial glow to your skin, perfect for an autumnal makeup look.
Self-Care Beyond Skincare
Remember, autumn self-care is about more than just skincare—it’s about creating rituals that nurture your overall well-being. Light your favourite candles, enjoy a warm bath, and take time for yourself as the season shifts. Try to spend equal time cosying up indoors and taking in the crisp air outdoors, as investing in self-care will help you feel balanced and beautiful.
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