Fall is right around the corner and we’re ecstatic to be approaching the season of cozy jumpers, Halloween, and pumpkin spiced everything. As the seasons change, it’s only right that your skincare routine changes along with it to cater to your skin needs and concerns in colder temps. Below are 6 easy steps to follow to transition your summer regimen into one appropriate for fall, including tips and products to soothe irritation, smooth over fine lines, and get a hydrating boost when you need it most. Get ready to nail your fall routine and maintain a glowing complexion all through the season ahead – just keep scrolling for all the deets.

1. Go heavy(er) with the creams

As the weather gets colder and drier, you’ll want to store away your lightweight gel formulas and pull out the more heavy-duty creams to combat moisture loss. Keeping the skin sufficiently hydrated is crucial in supporting skin barrier health, as well as maintaining that natural radiance year-round.

belif - The True Cream - Moisturizing Bomb

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We love belif's The True Cream - Moisturizing Bomb for its ultra-nourishing recipe that includes Peptide, Ceramide and Squalane. Despite its creamy texture, it doesn’t overload the skin when delivering all the abundant nutrients that contribute to the skin’s healthy look and feel.

2. Gently exfoliate with toner pads

It’s true that you should exfoliate less during the colder months to avoid over-exfoliation and aggravating the skin barrier, but that doesn’t mean you should abandon it completely. Dry dead skin cells can still accumulate over time and block your skincare from actually penetrating the skin, rendering your routine ineffective.

medicube - Deep Vita C Pad

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A gentle way to exfoliate is with a toner pad like the medicube Deep Vita C Pad; the embossed cotton sweeps away impurities and buildup as the Panthenol-laden formula replenishes hydration back into the skin. Plus, this toner pad is bursting with brightening ingredients (Sea Buckthorn extract, Vitamin C and Niacinamide to be exact) that fade any sun spots and hyperpigmentation that might have appeared over the summer.

3. Switch in a milky toner

Milky toner is all the rage atm and as we head into fall, it’s not hard to see why: they’re typically packed with skin-loving ingredients to provide deep hydration, calm redness and inflammation, and fortify the skin barrier against irritants and damage – basically your seasonal safe-guard hero.

I'm From - Rice Toner

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Topping our bestseller list is the I'm From Rice Toner, concocted with Rice extract to brighten and balance skin tone, and Vitamin E to nourish and soften the complexion. As the skin drinks up the milky goodness, you’ll notice a visible plumpness and glow; in other words, this stuff is your key to instant glass skin.

4. Make room for eye care

Dry skin makes fine lines and wrinkles more pronounced, and they’ll often be more visible around the eye area as you go through the aging process. If wrinkles weren’t enough, you might even find yourself with dry, dull and fatigued undereyes. This is your sign to start paying attention to eye care, by adding an eye cream to your daily routine.

Abib - Collagen Eye Crème Jericho Rose Tube

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The Abib Collagen Eye Crème Jericho Rose Tube alleviates fine lines and tired panda eyes with moisture-retaining Rose of Jericho and resilience-boosting Collagen extract. To firm and revitalize the skin, it’s got Bakuchiol, Peptide and Caffeine to get the job done. It’s heavy on the nourishment but the quick-absorbing creamy texture is anything but.

5. Layer a sleeping mask

Sleeping masks are a great addition to any routine during the fall because they basically do all the work for you as you get your shuteye. There are so many K-beauty sleeping masks out there with ingredients to target your specific concerns, be it calming acne breakouts or pumping moisture back into your skin, and they’re an easy way to supercharge your regular routine.

iUNIK - Propolis Vitamin Sleeping Mask

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Countless VANA fans swear by the iUNIK - Propolis Vitamin Sleeping Mask. Harnessing Propolis, Sea Buckthorn and Centella Asiatica extracts, this sleeping mask is designed to soothe and rejuvenate the complexion while calming flare-ups of sensitivity. It only uses EWG Green-graded ingredients in its formula, making it safe for all skin types to slather on.

6. Add a nourishing SPF to your routine

Surprise, surprise, we’re highlighting the importance of sunscreen yet again. There’s a common misconception that you don’t need to wear SPF in the fall and winter because most places in the world tend to be less sunny during this time of year; though that may be true, your skin is still exposed to UV rays in any climate and requires adequate protection to ward off UV damage.

ANUA - Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

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Get your calming, hydrating and protective fix in one step with the ANUA Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++. Heartleaf extract soothes irritation and redness as Panthenol locks moisture into the skin, bringing the complexion back into balance. It’s rated 5/5 for its refreshing texture, lack of white cast, and non-greasy finish that make it a favorite amongst users of all skin types.

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