The perfect facial care routine for autumn

BEAUTY ROUTINES

Know, repair, nourish and strengthen your skin with the right products

Fall is a transitional season: we leave behind the sun, chlorine, and heat of summer and prepare for the cold, wind, and dryness that winter brings. This time of year is key to repairing, nourishing, and strengthening the skin , which often shows signs of accumulated fatigue and stress by September: dark spots, dehydration, uneven texture, or loss of radiance.

During these months, your skin tends to become more sensitive, dull, or tight , because temperature changes, lower humidity, and wind can disrupt its natural barrier. Don't worry: it's completely normal for your skin to need a "reset" after the summer. The good news is that with a few simple changes to your routine, you can restore your skin's vitality and prepare it for winter.

Of course, before adding new products or changing your routine, it's essential to know your skin type (dry, oily, combination, or sensitive). Each skin type has different needs and will respond better to certain ingredients or textures: what works for oily skin may be too heavy for dry skin, and what hydrates sensitive skin may irritate more resilient skin.

Recommended products for each skin type in autumn

SKIN TYPE	RECOMMENDED CLEANSER	IDEAL SERUM	IDEAL MOISTURIZER	FALL MUST-HAVE
DRY SKIN	Cleansing milk with panthenol or almond oil	Hyaluronic acid + vitamin E	Rich cream with ceramides and shea butter	Nourishing mask with honey and avocado oil
COMBINATION SKIN	Gentle sulfate-free cleansing gel	Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid	Light cream with glycerin and squalane	Hydrating mask with aloe vera
OILY SKIN	Gentle foam or soft gel	Salicylic acid + zinc	Oil-free hydrating gel with hyaluronic acid	Purifying mask with white clay
SENSITIVE SKIN	Fragrance-free cleanser with colloidal oatmeal or chamomile	Centella asiatica + panthenol	Soothing and regenerating cream	Calming mask with calendula extract

1. Gentle and nourishing cleansing

Replace foaming or sulfate cleansers with gentle cleansing milks or gels that respect the hydrolipidic film.
Wash your face morning and night , without rubbing and with warm water.
Recommended ingredients: oats, chamomile, panthenol.

Clarins

NEW SKIN CLEANSING MOUSSE

Facial cleanser

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Juvena

PURE CLEANSING calming cleansing milk

Cleansing milk

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2. Moderate exfoliation to renew without irritation

Summertime often leaves a buildup of dead skin cells, but skin is also more sensitive. Opt for gentle chemical exfoliants with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) like lactic or mandelic acid, or beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) like salicylic acid, once or twice a week. Avoid physical exfoliants with large granules.

Nuxe

VERY ROSE gentle exfoliant

Face scrub - exfoliator

From 11.51 €

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Bioderma

PIGMENTBIO foaming cream illuminating cleanser

Face scrub - exfoliator - Body exfoliator

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3. Intense hydration and protection of the skin barrier

Opt for richer, more nourishing creams that retain water in the skin, and always apply them to slightly damp skin to enhance absorption. The most recommended nourishing ingredients are hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides, squalane, and shea butter.

Lancôme

NUTRIX rich nourishing and soothing cream

Face moisturizer

From 48.73 €

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4. Antioxidant serums to restore shine

Summer unleashes free radicals that accelerate aging. Add a serum with vitamin C or niacinamide in the morning to even out your skin tone and brighten your complexion. You can also add ferulic acid to enhance its effect.

5. Sunscreen: essential all year round

Even though the sun isn't as hot, UVA rays are still active and age your skin . Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen daily, even on cloudy days or if you work in front of windows.

Uriage

BARIÉSUN invisible stick SPF50+

Sunscreen for face

From 10.16 €

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Isdin

INVISIBLE STICK invisible bar for specific areas SPF50

Sunscreen for face

From 17.21 €

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6. Restorative night routine

At night, your skin regenerates, so it's the ideal time to apply more potent active ingredients. Use cosmetics with retinol or peptides two to three times a week to stimulate cell renewal. If your skin is sensitive, start with gentle or encapsulated formulas and alternate with moisturizing-only treatments at night.

Strivectin

ADVANCED RETINOL multi-corrective night serum

Anti aging & anti wrinkle treatment - Skin tightening & firming cream

From 39.06 €

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Biotherm

BLUE PEPTIDES UPLIFT night cream

Skin tightening & firming cream - Flash effect

From 65.57 €

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7. Eye and lip contour: areas that suffer the most

Wind and cold weather dry out these delicate areas even more. Use a daily contour cream with caffeine, peptides, or hyaluronic acid to prevent fine lines and puffiness. Apply a nourishing lip balm with shea butter, beeswax, or coconut oil several times a day.

Macca

SUPREMACY HYALURONIC the gel

Dark circles, eye bags & under eyes cream - Eye contour cream

From 22.14 €

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Eucerin

AQUAPHOR SOS lip balm

Lip balm

From 4.49 €

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8. Weekly nourishing masks

Treat your skin to a soothing or hydrating mask once or twice a week. Look for ingredients like honey, aloe vera, plant oils, or rosehip extract. They provide an immediate boost of nourishment and softness.

Payot

MORNING MASK hangover

Flash effect - Face mask

From 4.80 €

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Dr. Jart+

CICAPAIR Intense Soothing Repairing Serum Mask

Face moisturizer - Anti redness treatment cream - Face mask

From 5.56 €

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9. Pamper your skin from within

Don't forget that your skin also benefits from healthy habits. Drink plenty of water, eat seasonal fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants (pumpkin, pomegranate, grapes). Get plenty of sleep and avoid excessive stress.

Fall is the perfect time to repair summer damage and strengthen your skin for winter. By adapting your routine with more nourishing, protective, and soothing products, your skin will stay balanced, radiant, and healthy all season long.

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The perfect facial care routine for autumn

1. Gentle and nourishing cleansing

Clarins

NEW SKIN CLEANSING MOUSSE

Juvena

PURE CLEANSING calming cleansing milk

2. Moderate exfoliation to renew without irritation

Nuxe

VERY ROSE gentle exfoliant

Bioderma

PIGMENTBIO foaming cream illuminating cleanser

3. Intense hydration and protection of the skin barrier

Lancôme

NUTRIX rich nourishing and soothing cream

4. Antioxidant serums to restore shine

5. Sunscreen: essential all year round

Uriage

BARIÉSUN invisible stick SPF50+

Isdin

INVISIBLE STICK invisible bar for specific areas SPF50

6. Restorative night routine

Strivectin

ADVANCED RETINOL multi-corrective night serum

Biotherm

BLUE PEPTIDES UPLIFT night cream

7. Eye and lip contour: areas that suffer the most

Macca

SUPREMACY HYALURONIC the gel

Eucerin

AQUAPHOR SOS lip balm

8. Weekly nourishing masks

Payot

MORNING MASK hangover

Dr. Jart+

CICAPAIR Intense Soothing Repairing Serum Mask

9. Pamper your skin from within

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