At 52, I Found 6 Game-Changing Fall Anti-Aging Secrets That Literally Defy Time—Here’s What the Skin Care Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
Ever notice how you wouldn’t wear flip-flops to trudge through autumn leaves? Well, your skincare routine deserves just as much seasonal savvy—after all, your face is the front line, right? Having danced with the anti-aging game for a good minute, I’ve learned that like my wardrobe swap from sandals to boots, my skin demands a shuffle too—not just for wrinkles and collagen, but for the ever-changing weather’s mood swings. Summer’s sun sensitivity means retinol takes a back seat, but as the leaves turn crisp and my skin looks less like a trampoline and more like a slouchy hammock, I’m all in on my trusty vitamin A derivative again. And let’s be honest, no matter how religiously I slather on sunscreen, those pesky brown spots sneak in by Labor Day, prompting a desperate dash for brightening heroes. If you’re tired of hype and empty promises like me, you’ll appreciate a savvy curation of the season’s best skin saviors—effective, affordable, and ready to keep your glow game strong till the New Year. Curious what’s in my stash this fall?
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Just as you swap sandals for boots when the weather turns, your skin care should change with the seasons to keep your face protected. As a longtime beauty editor, I’m always thinking about what my skin needs not only from an age and collagen-building perspective, but on a season-to-season basis too. For example, I usually give up retinol in the summer as I’ve found it makes my skin more sensitive to the sun. But come fall, as my wrinkles appear a bit deeper and my skin seems more slack and less bouncy, I return to my favorite vitamin A derivative at full speed. Or consider the fact that, no matter how much sunscreen I use, I always manage to develop at least some brown spots and hyperpigmentation by Labor Day, which has me running for products specifically made to brighten my skin.
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For what it’s worth, I’m 52, essentially geriatric in beauty years. I’ve been at this anti-aging skin care game long enough to become cynical — even a bit of a crank. I don’t fall for slick marketing campaigns or high-falutin’ “skin miracle” claims. So, when I come upon a product formulated with quality, non-irritating ingredients that actually work (meaning it makes a visible difference on my skin) and doesn’t cost as much as a car payment, I stock up posthaste and can’t wait to recommend it to everyone I know.
For fall, I’m loading up on the following top-rated skin care gems. From an $8 beginner’s retinol to my new favorite lip treatment, each is well-made and effective. Best of all, these items will keep your skin healthy and glowing all the way to year’s end.
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At a .1% retinol concentration, and with the addition of high-quality skin-nourishing ingredients like grape-seed oil, this affordable cream is an ideal skin-firming agent, and it’s an especially good entry point for retinoid newbies. I’ll use this for a few weeks before switching to my all-time favorite over-the-counter retinoid, Differin.
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And, while I love my trusty Aquafor, I picked up this delightful salve at the grocery store a few weeks back and I may never use another lip treatment again. It’s made of chamomile, calendula and sunflower seed oil. It’s rich, moisturizing, soothing and just plain ol’ effective and pleasant on your mouth. I would pay three times as much for this balm but am happy to report that it’s just 7 bucks.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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