Full Fall Skincare Routines For Each Skin Type

Just as you’ve finally got the perfect summertime skincare routine going, the cool, dry air - indicating the beginning of fall - sets in and alters the equilibrium of your skin. No need to throw the whole routine out to start from scratch, it’s just time to make a few adjustments to your core items. Following a routine based on your skin type will provide optimal results to tame the most frustrating aspects of its natural condition whether it be overly dry, oily, or sensitive. To help, the mock routines below (all of which include a growth factor, vitamin C, eye cream, retinol, cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen) will point you in the right direction for choosing the fall skincare for your skin type.  

Normal to Dry

Arguably the most affected by the colder seasons, the potential for cracked, rough, flaky, and crepe-like skin texture not only looks unflattering but is also painful at times, too. Retaining the much-needed moisture that or skin produces is essential for avoiding overly dry skin. For drier skin types, it is important to keep the outermost layer of skin (epidermis) in good condition by avoiding acidic-based ingredients. Swap your cleanser for a cream one without many surfactants and apply serums that create a barrier between your skin and the leeching, dry air.

 A.M. Routine

1. Osmosis Lift Away Cleansing Balm

2. Revision Skincare Soothing Facial Rinse

3. Revision Skincare Vitamin C Lotion 30%

4. SENTÉ Dermal Contour Pressed Serum

5. NEOCUTIS Lumiére Bio-Restorative Eye Cream

6. Skinbetter Science Even Tone Correcting Serum

7. NEOCUTIS Journee Riche Bio-Restorative Day Balm SPF 30

P.M. Routine

1. skinbetter science Daily Enzyme Cleanser

2. SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum

3. Osmosis Clear Plus+ Activating Mist

4. Truth Treatment Systems Transdermal C Balm

5. Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream

6. SENTÉ Dermal Repair Cream

7. Revision Skincare DEJ Night Face Cream

Normal to Oily

For normal to oily skin types, it is typically a relief when the weather starts to cool off. Cooler weather usually means less oil production, so you can focus on anti-aging, pigmentation, or any other skin concerns (including the constants – oil production and acne). Even though you’re no longer lazing by the pool, sunscreen is still a must and going with a mattifying cream will easily keep the slickness at bay. Using an AHA/BHA cleanser will cut the oiliness and most of the products within the routine are great for all skin types.

A.M. Routine

1. Truth Treatment Systems Hyaluronic Honey Cleanser

2. Truth Treatment Systems Transdermal C Serum

3. Truth Treatment Systems Biomimetic Priming Mist

4. Osmosis Rescue Repair Serum

5. Skinbetter Science Alto Defense Serum

6. SENTÉ ILLUMINÉ Eye Cream

7. Revision Skincare Intellishade Matte Moisturizer SPF 45

P.M. Routine

1. Osmosis Deep Clean Detox Cleanser

2. Truth Treatment Systems Biomimetic Priming Mist

3. NEOCUTIS Bio-Serum Intensive Treatment

4. Skinbetter Science Even Tone Correcting Serum

5. Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream

6. SENTÉ Dermal Contour Pressed Serum

7. Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Intensive Overnight Cream

Rosacea & Sensitive

Thankfully, the majority of medical-grade products cater to sensitive skin types and contain little to no irritating ingredients like alcohol, fragrances, dyes, acids, and other barrier-stripping ingredients. An interesting tip to follow is if the product’s directions indicate to use 1-3 days per week, its best to steer clear and choose a skincare product that is safe to use daily.

 

A.M. Routine

1. skinbetter science Daily Enzyme Cleanser

2. Truth Treatment Systems Transdermal C Serum

3. Truth Treatment Systems Biomimetic Priming Mist

4. Restorsea Renormalizing Serum

5. Skinbetter Science Even Tone Correcting Serum

6. SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair

7. SUZAN OBAGI MD Soothing Complex SPF 25

P.M. Routine

1. Osmosis Cleanse Gentle Cleanser

2. Revision Skincare Soothing Facial Rinse

3. Osmosis Rescue Repair Serum

4. NEOCUTIS Bio-Serum Intensive Treatment

5. Skinbetter Science Alto Defense Serum

6. SENTÉ ILLUMINÉ Eye Cream

7. Revision Skincare DEJ Night Face Cream

Combination

When in doubt of which skin type routine to follow this combination routine will provide the basic foundation for creating an effective and easy to follow morning and night regimen. Finding balance between having an overly oily appearance or an overly dry appearance is the biggest concern. All the skincare within the combination routine actively prevent breakouts and do not strip the skin of its hydration.

 

A.M. Routine

1. Skinbetter Science Oxygen Infusion Wash

2. Truth Treatment Systems Transdermal C Serum

3. Truth Treatment Systems Biomimetic Priming Mist

4. Skinbetter Science InterFuse Intensive Treatment LINES

5. Revision Skincare DEJ Face Cream

6. NEOCUTIS Lumiére Bio-Restorative Eye Cream

7. SENTÉ POLLUTION SHIELD SPF 46 Tinted

P.M. Routine

1. SENTÉ Exfoliating Cleanser

2. Truth Treatment Systems Biomimetic Priming Mist

3. Osmosis Rescue Repair Serum

4. SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex

5. Skinbetter Science Even Tone Correcting Serum

6. Restorsea PRO Firming Eye Serum

7. SENTÉ Bio Complete Serum

Excessively Oily

Finding good antiaging skincare for very oily skin can be tricky. So, included below are some great choices that will not cause pore blockage and will help with overall tone and clarity. Treating oil with oil may sound counterintuitive but it actually tricks the skin into thinking it has enough, thus slowing the amount of oil produced. Adding a good glycerin “moisturizer” will assist in the protection of the skin after using stripping (but necessary) fruit acids and retinols.

A.M. Routine

1. Osmosis Deep Clean Detox Cleanser

2. Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Pore Therapy

3. Obagi Professional-C Serum 15%

4. SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator

5. Restorsea 24kt Liquid Gold Face Oil

6. SENTÉ ILLUMINÉ Eye Cream

7. EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Tinted

P.M. Routine

1. Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel

2. Revision Skincare Soothing Facial Rinse

3. Osmosis Rescue Repair Serum

4. SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex

5. Osmosis Clarify Vitamin A Blemish Serum

6. NEOCUTIS Lumiére Bio-Restorative Eye Cream

7. Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Therapeutic Moisturizer