How to Transition Your Skincare From Summer to Fall
While I am a beach bum and soak up the sun in the Summer, I’m excited for all that comes along with a seasonal transition into Fall: think pumpkin spice lattes, spooky movies, and pointed toe boots. But above all else, the change of weather and routine always comes with a change of skincare regimen as well. Fall in love with these fall skincare tips, tricks (& treats!)
How You Skin Changes During the Fall
When the temperatures start to drop, my typically oily skin type tends to become a bit drier due to less humidity in the air. You may experience seasonal skin concerns that range from breakouts to redness to dullness as well. I have a few beauty secrets up my cashmere sleeves to soothe your skin during the time of transition.
1. Start with a Clean Slate
First things first, make sure to use a proper cleanser (read: not just a makeup wipe!) to start your skincare routine with a fresh, clean slate. While it may be counterintuitive, I recommend a cleansing oil texture such as DHC’s Deep Cleansing Oil to remove any excess oil, makeup, dirt, etc. Now that’s what I call a soap opera.
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
1585 reviews
$16.00
Key Ingredients: Essential Oils, Olive Oil, Vitamin E
Skin Type: Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin
Beauty Insider Tip: This formula contains Olive Oil- which is a trending skincare ingredient for an excellent reason! Just as I love to incorporate it into my cooking, olive oil has great nourishing benefits for skin to hydrate skin without leaving a greasy pizza-like residue on my face after.
2. Drop Everything for the Serums
I love to test out serums with highly active ingredients to achieve my “fountain of youth” complexion. One of my fan favorites is the Osmosis Catalyst DNA Repair C Serum, as I recommend incorporating antioxidants like Vitamin C into your daytime Fall skincare routine to protect against harsher weather conditions.
Osmosis Catalyst DNA Repair C Serum
$130.00
Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, Amino Acids
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
SkinCeuticals also recently launched a game changing new product called the P-TIOX Anti- Winkle Peptide Serum, which is chock full of perfectly powerful peptides to reduce the appearance of expression lines- no needles needed.
SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Anti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum
23 reviews
$148.00
Key Ingredients: Advanced Peptide Complex, PHA, Niacinamide, and Laminaria Extract
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
Beauty Insider Tip: Apply 4-6 drops of the formula to the palm of your hands first before patting into your forehead, cheeks, and chin.
Related Article: Reviewed: SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Serum And Its Powerful Anti-Wrinkle Results
3. Richest Cream of the Crop
Moisturizers are a must-have to seal in the benefits from your serums. During this transitional time of year with the drop in temperatures, opt for products with deeper hydration properties and richer formulas such as Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream or Embryolisse’s Lait Cream Concentrate Moisturizer.
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
30 reviews
$300.00
Key Ingredients: TFC8 complex of natural Amino Acids, Primrose Oil, Squalane, Vitamin E
Skin Type: Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin
Embryolisse Lait Cream Concentrate Moisturizer
38 reviews
$29.00
Key Ingredients: Aloe Vera, Shea Butter
Skin Type: Dry
4. SPF: Sun-Kissed, Not Sunburned
Just like I have a sunny disposition all year round, the sun keeps shining too! No matter the season, it is so important to prioritize using SPF in your skincare routine daily to protect signs of visible aging for the long term. I recommend using these 2 options:
EltaMD’s UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 has a lightweight texture to protect my acne-prone skin from breakouts. This formula layers great under foundation too as it calms skin while leaving no residue behind.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46
5208 reviews
$43.00
Key Ingredients: Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Vitamin E
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Sensitive Skin
Colorescience’s Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 has a magical-like formula where the color pigments adapt to your skin tone for buildable color coverage.
Colorscience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50
78 reviews
$54.00
Key Ingredients: Antioxidants, Niacinamide, Vitamin E, Zinc Oxide
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
Beauty Insider Tip: This formula protects you from blue light as well- so be sure to wear even when you are sitting in front of your computer all day long!
5. Weekly Exfoliate Date
Fall transition is the perfect time to remove any build-up from summer products or sun damage. During my nighttime skin routine, I layer in an exfoliator to ensure I unclog my pores, boost circulation for a glowing complexion, and slough off any dead skin cells (RIP to those skin cells). Demalogica has an amazing Daily Microfoliant that’s gentle enough to use daily with a super unique texture from the rice-based powder that turns into a creamy paste when in contact with water.
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
398 reviews
$66.00
Key Ingredients: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Antioxidants, Salicylic Acid, Titanium Dioxide
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
Another great option is the Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty’s Exfoliation Night Resurfacing & Brightening Serum. With a clinically proven formula created by dermatologist-founder Dr. Bowe, this is a product that has the science back credentials to support its efficacy.
Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty Exfoliation Night Resurfacing & Brightening Serum
$79.00
Key Ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Postbiotics
Skin Type: Dull Skin, Mature Skin
Beauty Insider Tip: The clinical study results are glowing (pun intended) with 100% of participants seeing increase in skin luminosity after 2 weeks! Make sure you use the product 2-3 times per week for optimal results.
6. Add to you Tool Kit
For any skin congestion and clogged pores you experience coming out of Summer- the Dermaflash Dermapore + is the best tool to be able to extract those tricky pores at home. As a bonus, it comes in fun colors like Barbie pink and seafoam green that makes it super giftable for any upcoming Fall birthdays (hint: any fellow Scorpios in the crowd?)
DERMAFLASH DERMAPORE+ Pore Extractor and Serum Infuser
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
The Bottom Line
Embrace the winds of change from this seasonal transition with your new favorite Fall skincare essentials to keep your skin happy, hydrated, and healthy- always!
Taylor Gross is a NYC based “buy-ologist” and founder of ReTaylor Therapy, a leading retail consultancy for beauty and wellness. She has held the position of Head Beauty Buyer and led brand curation at iconic retailers from Space NK to Barneys New York. She has also optimized sales strategies and led partnerships for international beauty brands tailored to the US market. As she is a buying and merchandising product expert, Taylor is known for her extensive knowledge of the beauty industry and the best-in-class product essentials. She is excited to share beauty’s best kept secrets with fellow beauty lovers here at Dermstore.
