As we all know well, our skin, hair and body needs can change as quickly as the weather, literally. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of sun damage from the summer or trying to prevent dry, dull hair in the winter, paying attention to your seasonal beauty needs can make a huge difference in how you look and feel.
As we transition into fall, there is no better time than the present to start thinking about what your beauty needs will be this autumn and winter. If you’re unsure how to tailor your fall beauty routine, check out the seven beauty swaps NewBeauty senior editor-at-large Sarah Eggenberger took to Good Morning America to help you fall in love with fall beauty.
Skin-Care Swaps for Fall
Out: Mattifying Serums
In: Glow-Enhancing Serums
As we head into fall, our skin often loses the natural glow we get from the summer’s warmth and humidity, leaving it looking dull and dry. As a result, fall is the perfect time to switch out mattifying serums for glow-enhancing formulas like Saie’s Glowy Super Gel ($28). This lightweight gel not only boosts hydration but it also gives you that coveted lit-from-within glow, even as the colder months take a toll on your skin. The possibilities are endless—wear it alone, with makeup, mixed into skin care or wherever you want skin that glows from within.
Out: Single-Use Eye Gels
In: Reusable Eye Masks
As we move into the cooler, drier fall season, now is the perfect time to rethink your skin-care routine, especially in regards to the delicate eye area. Low humidity levels degrade the skin’s natural moisture barrier, which can lead to dryness and irritation, but you can get ahead of the colder temps and trap the moisture in your skin with Dieux’s silicone, reusable Eye Mask Patches ($25). Not only do these reusable eye masks help lock in hydration when paired with your favorite serums or creams, but they’re also a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional eye gels. With the drop in humidity, your skin will appreciate the extra moisture retention, while you cut down on waste and get more consistent, long-term results.
Hair-Care Swaps for Fall
Out: Anti-Frizz Products
In: Hydrating Hair Oils
Frizz may be less of a concern as we move away from summer, but the lack of moisture that comes with the fall can leave hair feeling dry and brittle. Now is the perfect time to trade in your anti-frizz products for hydrating, nourishing oils like OUAI Hair Oil ($30). Rich in ingredients like argan and jojoba oils, OUAI’s Hair Oil not only seals in moisture but also adds a protective layer against environmental stressors, leaving your hair soft, shiny and healthy throughout the colder months.
Body-Care Swaps for Fall
Out: Fruity Fragrances
In: Warm Fragrances
Our sense of scent often craves something warmer and more comforting as we move into fall to match the season’s cozy vibe. Summer fragrances tend to be light and citrusy, which is perfect for the heat, but fall calls for richer, deeper notes. These scents not only evoke the warmth and coziness of autumn but also tend to linger longer on the skin, making them perfect for cooler temperatures.
Nette is known for its unique ability to blend modern sophistication with natural elements, like in their quintessential fall scent, Thé Vanille ($120). The fragrances are well-balanced, with complex layers that unfold throughout the day, offering a luxurious, long-lasting scent experience. Thé Vanille features notes of vanilla, cardamom and magnolia flower for a warm, rich fragrance.
Out: Neglecting Your Hands
In: A Hand-Care Regimen
Our hands are one of the first parts of our body to show signs of aging. As we get older, our collagen production takes a plummet, making the naturally thin skin on our hands even thinner. Not to mention, even if you ace your daily face and body SPF, its common for your hands to be an afterthought. Eventually, these factors can result in discoloration, sun spots, wrinkles and dry skin—especially in the chillier months. But, there’s a fix: SIDIA’s Hand Serum ($36) is a fast-absorbing, non-greasy, lightweight serum that revitalizes skin with avocado butter, shea butter, aloe vera, prickly pear and cactus flower extract. This no-brainer beauty essential is best kept in your purse, nightstand, cup holders or gym bag for use anytime, anywhere.
Makeup Swaps for Fall
Out: Lip Gloss
In: Hydrating Lip Oils
The lips are put to a harsh test when they are exposed to cold, wind, UV rays, rain and pollution. To mitigate these aggressions, it’s best to look to more hydrating, nourishing formulas instead of look-centered glosses while also leaning into the rich fall pigments, making tinted lip oils your everything answer.
Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil ($20) has an innovative gel-to-oil formula that starts glossy and leaves lips tinted all day long, acting as a hybrid treatment that nourishes the lip tissues while enhancing with color. Plus, it’s available in an array of on-trend, rich fall pigments.
Out: Pressed Powders
In: Silky, Liquid Foundations
As cooler months roll in, many of us experience skin that’s more prone to dryness, making it the perfect time to switch to creamier foundations that provide extra hydration, unlike the lightweight, often mattifying formulas we often use in the summer. Plus, with summer tans fading and less vitamin D exposure, our skin tone can lighten, so it’s a great opportunity to find a shade that matches your new complexion.
An iconic foundation that blurs imperfections whilst delivering up to 24hr glow, wear and hydration with medium coverage and a luminous finish, Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Foundation ($69) is the perfect addition to your fall beauty routine. This lightweight foundation with Micro–fil™ technology allows color pigments to lay flat for seamless blending and layering that never looks cakey.
