With fall just around the corner, it’s time to swap out short shorts for trousers, crop tops for cable-knit sweaters and your trusted, lightweight summer skincare for a more hydrating routine. As the weather get colder and the air gets crisper, your skin also tends to get drier. Which means your skincare should give you that extra moisture that you’re missing! 

The right routine will leave your skin balanced, hydrated and glowing. Not sure where to start? Whether you struggle with cracked lips, an uneven skin tone, or still don’t know that you have to wear SPF after the summer (yes, it’s true!), we’ve got you covered. Stave off dull and patchy skin this fall with these hydrating and potent skincare picks:

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum – $42.00 USD

Hyaluronic acid is a super-ingredient when it comes to moisture retention. And this little bottle will go even further. Promising deep hydration and glow, this vegan serum will keep your skin plump and help combat fine lines, too. 

 

Covey Routine – $122.00 USD

From a company that strives to provide “stress free, simple skincare,” this three-step routine is a brightening and hydrating powerhouse – oh, and it’s dermatologist approved. The package includes a nourishing cleanser with aloe leaf juice and glycolipids, a brightening Vitamin C serum, and finally, a moisturizer featuring the hydration all-star: hyaluronic acid.

 

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration – $36.00 USD

If you struggle with dry patches, redness or general dryness during the cooler periods this heavyweight cream is for you. Give your skin the “First Aid” it needs with this repairing cream. It layers on heavy, so it’s best for dry skin and skin in need of hydration.

 

Elazuz Beauty Oil – $55.00 USD

This nutrient dense blend helps to rebuild, rehydrate and rejuvenate your skin. What more could you ask for? Protecting the outer layer of your skin by supplementing your skin’s natural oils, this serum smoothes and softens to keep you radiant through the fall.

 

Bliss Youth Got This Prevent-4 + Pure Retinol Advanced Skin Smoothing Serum – $27.00 USD

A super-powered serum with pure retinol, a fine line and wrinkle-targeting ingredient. This serum really has it all, including amino acids, peptides, squalane and antioxidants. Translation: your skin will look youthful, bouncy, radiant and hydrated. 

 

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Oil Crystal Elixir – $40.00 USD

When talking about hydration you can’t forget about the lips! Fall is the time when the dreaded dry, cracked lips start popping up again. But not with this tinted lip oil. Nourishing ingredients hydrate your lips, while also smoothing them out and plumping them up. The pinky-rose hue is also universally flattering and so cute for fall. There’s just so much to love about this multi-functional oil.

OleHenriksen C-Rush Vitamin C Gel Moisturizer – $46.00 USD

For a more lightweight moisturizer, with brightening and evening ingredients, this is the way to go. A better option for oily and combination skin, this gel moisturizer brings the hydration without being too thick. Plus, it will give your skin that extra glowy and dewy boost it craves during the dry seasons.

 

Bubble Balancing Bundle – $39.00 USD

Another three-step routine to keep you on track all season long. This time, with a fresh cleanser that digs out the dirt and grime from your face, a balancing toner, and a moisturizer that restores hydration without extra shine. Perfect for normal to oily skin — and will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to handle the day!

 

goop Beauty GOOPGENES All-in-One Nourishing Eye Cream – $55.00 USD

Even though fall is one of the busiest seasons, you don’t have to look tired. With results in just four weeks, this eye cream will have you looking visibly rested by firming and smoothing the appearance of crow’s-feet, fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles. Made with active ceramides and nourishing botanicals, it improves skin hydration for 72 hours — that’s three whole days of hydration!

 

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ – $34.00 USD

Last, but certainly not least, you still need a good SPF! While you may not need to reapply as much as in the summer, it’s still super important to protect your skin from the sun (even when you think it’s no big deal). This invisible, weightless and scentless sunscreen is perfect for layering and ideal for the cold months, where you’re already layered up enough!