WINTER WONDERS

It’s time for a reset – cold weather and central heating can cause dry and blotchy skin. Here, we look at the trends for mature skincare, including barrier repair and active layering to protect you throughout the winter months…

WASH AND GO

Cleanse your skin with gentle balms and milks to combat excess tightness. Use cool and lukewarm water, massage the product in gently for 30 seconds and pat your face dry – do not rub!

Fadeout Anti-Wrinkle Brightening Facial Wash

Formulated to brighten uneven skin tone and reduce the appearance of age spots and fine lines, this gentle face wash leaves skin feeling more hydrated

£8 100ml fadeout.com

Aveeno Calm + Restore Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser

Formulated with nourishing oat oil and hydrating PHA (polyhydroxy acid), this gentle liquid exfoliant is ideal for sensitive skin types

£12.49 50ml lookfantastic.com

Green People Age Defy+ Purify & Hydrate Cream Cleanser

Enriched with anti-aging botanicals and rich moisturisers, this cream cleanser helps with elasticity, and hydration. Targeting age spots and fine lines, it’s perfect for menopausal skin

£38 150ml greenpeople.co.uk

WATCH YOUR TONE!

A hydrating toner will restore moisture and balance the skin to absorb winter moisturisers.

Peptide Calm Multi-Peptide Milky Toner

This toner deeply hydrates and restores the skin’s natural barrier with five peptides to support collagen for a radiant complexion

£12 100ml thebeautycrop.com

Super Facialist Smooth & Clarify Toner

Packed with nutrients to maintain hydration, this toner will keep skin smooth and refreshed in different environments

£15 150ml boots.com

GLOW GETTERS

Choose products formulated to pull water back into the skin to plump fine lines and wrinkles.

W7 Just Tinted Natural Moisturiser

Formulated with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, this lighter base hydrates without that heavy feeling

£7 w7makeup.co.uk

ANEW C Radiance Maximising Cream

This invigorating cream with vitamic C and SPF50 will boost the skin to brighten and energise

£15 50ml avon.uk.com

Tolpa Dermo Face Lipidro Nourishing Regenerating Eye Cream

A must-have for sensitive and drier skin, this nourishing cream improves elasticity and reduces dark circles under the eyes

£12.99 10ml boots.com

REASONS FOR RETINOL

Autumn is the season to switch up your skincare, says Ros Simmons, co-founder of Curated Beauty London – a skincare and wellness brand for midlife women. “After a summer of sun, sea and general good living, your skin has earned a little TLC. Come the autumn, it’s worth swapping your lighter summer routine for something with a bit more substance, and this is where retinoids come in.

“Retinoids work by supporting collagen and elastin production, the two things that give skin structure and bounce. Think of them as a personal trainer for your kin – not an overnight fix, but steady, skin – not an overnight fix, but steady, consistent work that helps skin renew itself more efficiently over time. “Autumn’s cooler, less-humid air also means skin can look duller and more tired. A retinoid, used consistently, helps support smoother, more even-looking skin as the seasons turn.

“If you’ve never used a retinoid before, please do it, as it really will make a difference to your midlife skin. Start slowly – a couple of nights a week at first – and always follow with a good moisturiser and SPF the next morning, no matter the weather.”

Curated Beauty Flawless Defence SPF & Primer

This broad-spectrum cream protects skin from UV rays and environmental stresses, with multi-peptides to support collagen and elastin production

curatedbeauty.london

Curated Beauty New Beginning Retinoid Serum

A multi-benefit, all-in-one gentle 2% HPR Retinoid serum, ideal for new users to brighten and smooth and speed-up cell turnover and collagen production

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MUST-HAVE MOISTURISERS

There are many benefits to full-body moisturising after 50, to replace lost oils and liquids and to protect the skin from flaking, itchiness and other irritants…