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Fall Skincare Routine Essentials

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Want to maintain your glowing summer complexion throughout the fall season? One way to combat the damage that the cold weather does to your skin is by investing in these essentials.

Add some of these products to your everyday beauty routine for a seasonal touch on your skincare.

Youth to the people superfruit gentle exfoliating cleanser

Any solid skincare routine begins with a good cleanser to remove built-up impurities. This Youth To The People Superfruit Cleanser is perfect for keeping your skin not only cleansed but bright and hydrated.

It’s inclusion of Vitamin C, ginger and papaya nourish and prevent dry skin (which is so common during these colder months). As an added bonus, it is an aesthetic fall color.

fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner

Follow up your cleanser with a toner in order to improve your skin texture as well as reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.

The Fresh Rose Facial Toner has a great formula to strengthen the skin barrier and lock in moisture for that desired glowy look. In online website reviews, this product is praised for its soothing qualities — perfect for when the fall weather is extra harsh on your skin.

Tower 28 sos daily barrier recovery moisturizer

Make sure to moisturize. An effective moisturizing cream is arguably the most important part of a skin care routine, especially during dryer seasons.

The Tower 28 SOS Barrier Recovery Cream is a gentle, daily-use lotion that is focused on not only hydrating but also for removing any irritation or redness from the skin. This moisturizer is a great choice for anyone as Tower 28 is a vegan and cruelty free brand that only uses clean ingredients.

Bubble knock out acne spot treatment

If you’re someone who struggles with acne or even occasional breakouts, add a spot treatment to your routine to avoid pimples before they happen.

The Bubble Knock Out Acne Spot Treatment works to combat early-stage blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads; just apply a small amount on the problem area and let it dry for two minutes. The product’s salicylic acid works wonders for cleaning out pores and reducing excess sebum to prevent acne.

topicals faded under eye Brightening & Clearing EYe masks

Working overtime in all your classes, preparing for the end of the fall semester and feeling sleep deprived? Use under eye masks to get rid of those stubborn eye bags.

Not only are the Topicals Faded Under Eye Masks so cute, but they are also amazing for both brightening and de-puffing. I personally get really dark under eye circles, especially during this season, but these caffeine infused patches are perfect for brightening and evening skin tone.

Laneige Vanilla lip sleeping mask

Considering how common it is to get dry, chapped lips during the cold weather, having a quality lip treatment is so important. The LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask is wildly popular, and for good reason. It provides eight hours of hydration while also helping nourish and give the lips a shiny, moisturized appearance.

While I personally think vanilla is the best choice for a cozy fall flavor, there are a ton of other options such as gummy bear, sweet candy, berry and often seasonal flavors including eggnog latte and candy cane swirl.

Ilia super serum skin tint spf 40

Many people don’t know it, but using SPF all year round, even in winter, is crucial to skin health. This Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint is a personal favorite product of mine.

Ideal for layering on top of your finished skin care steps, this serum is super lightweight and provides a tanned, minimal coverage look. This product is so great for when your natural summer tan begins to fade.

rhode pocket blush

Even though blush isn’t technically a skin care product, this Rhode Pocket Blush is just so perfect for fall that I had to include it. At the end of your routine, add a little bit of this hydrating cream blush for a pop of much needed color to your skin.

The product comes in six different shades, all perfect for achieving that cozy yet natural “cold girl” makeup look. Use it on your lips too for some extra rosiness.

rare beauty Niacinamide hydrating hand cream

It’s easy to forget that your hands need skincare too. In addition to the cold weather causing facial dryness, it often also causes cracked hands that suffer in the cold if not given attention.

Take care of your hands by keeping them moisturized with this Rare Beauty Hydrating Hand Cream. Packed with niacinamides, this lotion is great for providing long lasting moisturize and preventing dryness even after hand washing (which is frequent in the winter months). It also is a perfect size to throw in your purse or backpack for on-the-go.

maison margiela replica autmn vibes perfume

As the last step of your routine, spray some of this Replica Autmn Vibes Perfume to achieve a pleasant, long-lasting scent for the rest of your day.

This fragrance is earthy and woody with key notes of red berries, cardamom, cedarwood and moss. The crisp warm scent will transport you straight to a perfect autumn day.

Everyone can use a little change up once in a while. I hope these amazing products have given you inspiration to build a new fall skincare routine of your own.

Hi, my name is Alexa! I'm a freshman from Pittsburgh, PA majoring in International Politics and planning to minor in Legal Studies. I have a strong interest in journalism and am so excited to be a part of Her Campus At PSU. Outside of writing, I enjoy traveling, listening to music, trying new foods, and spending time with friends and family!