The Skincare Swaps to Make This Fall
Featuring ultra-hydrating creams and nourishing lip treatments.
It was only a couple of months ago that we were stocking up on sunscreens, self-tanners and body oils in anticipation of summer’s arrival. And just like that, the dog days of summer are nearly behind us, and it’s time to prepare our skin for a crisp fall.
Teasing the frigid winter months to come, fall brings cooler temperatures and much drier air than the humid summertime. This means our skincare routines need a good makeover, and we must replenish the moisture being lost to the cold weather with nourishing skin treats.
Out with summer’s lightweight gels and mists, autumn calls for thick moisturizers, creams and butters to be used from head to toe in an effort to keep parched skin at bay. And who wants to deal with dry, cracking lips when there are so many vampy shades of lipstick to be worn? Certainly not us.
From hydrating face masks to rich cleansers, here are the skincare products you’ll need to transition smoothly into the fall season.
The thick body butter: Glossier Crème de You Dry Touch Body Butter
When the temperature dips, there’s nothing dry skin will love more than being slathered with a thick body cream. With chillier months right around the corner, Glossier just unveiled this Crème de You Dry Touch Body Butter.
Housed inside a palm-sized red tub, this shea butter and jojoba oil-infused crème keeps skin soft, conditioned and silky smooth. From the dryest of the dry to sensitive skin, it’s safe for everyone to use. An added bonus? It’s scented with Glossier’s signature Glossier You fragrance notes: pink pepper, iris, ambrette and ambrox. Nourishing and delicious.
The luxurious body mask: Nécessaire Body Serum
Much like we use face masks for an added dose of moisture on our dryest days, the same should be done for the skin below our necks. Double your dosage of hydration by layering Nécessaire’s Body Serum under your favourite moisturizer—daily or as needed.
Within the product, a powerhouse trio of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and ceramide NP work to hydrate and plump the skin, while minimizing moisture loss and strengthening the skin’s natural barrier. If your self-care pampering sessions typically focus on treating the skin on your face, remember to show the rest of your body some love, too.
The ultra-moisturizing face wash: Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Hydrating Cleanser
For a richer alternative to summer’s gel cleansers, opt for a nourishing cleansing oil. Formulated with hydrating aloe leaf juice and a triple lipid complex for skin barrier support, Skinfix’s Barrier+ Foaming Oil Hydrating Cleanser deserves a place in your fall skincare rotation. And rest assured anyone with dry, combination, or oily skin can use it.
In a clinical study conducted by the brand, 90 per cent of users who tested this milky cleanser had an instant increase in hydration after just *one* use. Whether it’s the first step in your double cleansing routine or used on its own, this pH-balanced foaming cleanser effectively removes dirt and makeup without stripping your skin of its natural lipids. And, with continuous use, your skin barrier will be well-prepared for the even colder winter months ahead.
The must-have moisturizer for makeup-wearers: Merit Great Skin Priming Moisturizer
The key to pulling off flawlessly executed makeup is all about what’s underneath, especially during the fall and winter when our skin is drier than ever. Merit’s newly launched Great Skin Priming Moisturizer has arrived just in time to be considered for your fall skincare reset.
Suitable for all skin types (yes, this includes sensitive skin!), this cream moisturizer boasts time-release hydration derived from hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep your skin happy for hours. In addition to firming up the skin in as little as one week, this soothing cream is also quick to absorb without leaving any residue behind, making it the perfect base for all your moody glam fall makeup looks.
The restorative lip treatment: Tatcha The Kissu Lip Treatment
Though autumn is the unofficial kick-off of lip balm season, lip masks and treatments are not to be forgotten. In fact, paying a little extra attention to your lips when the weather cools down is highly encouraged, because when the air gets dry, so do our lips. Why not pucker up with Tatcha’s Kissu Lip Treatment?
While you’ll love its instantly plumping and volumizing properties, this lippie also works to smooth out fine lip lines, strengthen the skin barrier, and restore your lips’ natural flush. Conveniently housed in a lipgloss-like tube, toss this lip serum into your purse for a nourishing touch-up, wherever and whenever you need it.
The splurge-worthy face mask: Vivier Ultra Hydrating Mask
While the occasional face mask can be fun to use during the summer, moisturizing masks become a dry skin must-have heading into fall and winter. Vivier’s Ultra Hydrating Mask intensely nourishes and soothes skin while preventing dehydration and reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
After cleansing, apply the mask to your face and neck, and leave the product on for 10 minutes. Then, rinse off the excess with lukewarm water and follow up with your serums and moisturizer. Repeat once or twice a week, or as often as needed on those super dry days for an intense dose of moisture.
The rich body cleanser: L’Occitane Nourishing Whipped Almond Delicious Shower Body Cleanser
The journey to achieving your most hydrated skin this dry season begins in the shower with a lush body cleanser that won’t strip your skin of its natural oils. Enter: L’Occitane’s Nourishing Whipped Almond Delicious Shower Body Cleanser.
Ideal for dry skin, this gentle cleanser’s hero ingredient, sweet almond oil, deeply nourishes and softens skin for a luxurious shower experience that leaves your body feeling hydrated for up to eight hours after use. An added perk? The deliciously nutty almond scent that fills the entire bathroom in the process.
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