Dermstore’s Anniversary Sale is on now through August 18. During it, you can score up to 25% off of selected products with the code CHEERS. Now I don’t know about you, but I’m using this sale as an opportunity to refresh and revamp my beauty routine before fall comes.
As a beauty editor, I can’t help but align my routine with the seasons. In winter, I bring out the best cold-weather skincare products. (Bodycare is a big part of that.) In spring, I swap heavy formulas and fuller-coverage makeup products for soft, sheer ones. In summer, I’m all about ultra-lightweight, gel-based skincare. Come fall, I start the cycle all over again, switching out a product here and a product there until my routine fits my fall needs—namely, more moisture, more powder-based products, and more correction-geared skin treatments. Ahead, see every strategic fall beauty swap I’m making thanks to Dermstore’s Anniversary Sale.
Swap #1: Tinted SPF for Un-Tinted SPF
EltaMD
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Deal: 20% off
In the summer months, I love using tinted sunscreen, but come fall, I switch back to transparent formulas. Why? Mostly because I ditch my sheer skin tints and foundations for heavier, more traditional formulas, and I don’t need the extra coverage. This is one of my favorites. It never pills or leaves a white cast, and it sits well under makeup. I couldn’t ask for more.
Another Option I Recommend:
Supergoop!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
Deal: 20% off
Half-sunscreen, half-primer, this formula is perfect for fall makeup wearers.
Swap #2: One-Step Cleansing for Double-Cleansing
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Deal: 25% off
I know I should be double-cleansing all year round, but after long summer days full of brunches, beaches, and bonfires, honestly, I get lazy. However, when fall hits and I’m back to wearing fuller-coverage foundations and concealers, double-cleansing is a must to ensure my skin is *actually* clean. I’ll be using this iconic cleansing balm. It firms the skin, coats it in comforting moisture, and dissolves the day’s sunscreen and makeup like a charm.
Another Option I Recommend:
Deal: 25% off
I also love this iconic K-beauty oil for dissolving dirt, sunscreen, and makeup.
Swap #3: Lightweight Moisturizers for Richer, Creamier Ones
Avene
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Deal: 20% off
In the summer, I prefer lightweight, gel-based moisturizers, but in the fall, I want—nay, need—a richer, more moisturizing type. They keep dryness at bay, reduce redness, and keep my skin looking firm and plump. That’s why I’m stocking up on this skin-soothing cream. I use it as both a standard moisturizer and an overnight mask when my skin is feeling particularly needy.
Another Option I Recommend:
La Roche-Posay
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm B5
Deal: 20% off
Speaking of moisturizers that double as overnight masks, this is one of my faves.
Swap: #4: Mascara for Lash Growth Serums
RevitaLash
Advanced Eyelash Conditioner
Deal: 20% off
I wear mascara all summer long (often waterproof formulas) and the removal process can be hard on the lashes. In the spirit of rehabilitation, I’ll be using this lash-growth serum. It uses biotin, peptides, lipids, and green tea extract to strengthen, soften, and lengthen the lashes.
Another Option I Recommend:
Grande Cosmetics
Grandelash-MD Lash Enhancing Serum – Travel Size
Swap #5: Brow Pencils for Brow Growth Serums
RevitaLash
Revitabrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner
Deal: 20% off
The same goes for my brows. After months of pencils, gels, and pomades, I’m going to do my best to encourage real growth and density. Just like the brand’s lash serum, this brow serum nourishes and conditions brow hairs for a fuller appearance.
Another Option I Recommend:
Grande Cosmetics
Grandebrow Brow Enhancing Serum – Travel Size
Deal: 25% off
Don’t forget the Grandebrow Brow Enhancing Serum. It really works (trust me).
Addition #1: Scalp-Focused Skincare
Act+Acre
Cold Processed Stem Cell Serum
Deal: 25% off
I recently started incorporating some basic scalp-care products into my haircare routine, and I’m floored at the difference they’re making. Not only does my scalp feel healthier, but I’m not experiencing that dry, tight, itchy feeling I often did. My next scalp-care purchase is going to be this scalp serum. It extends the growth phase of hair follicles, reduces hair loss, and soothes and hydrates the scalp.
Another Option I Recommend:
Act+Acre
Cold Processed Scalp Detox
Deal: 25% off
This detoxifying oil serum hybrid breaks down sebum and buildup on the scalp.
Addition #2: Skin Tone–Correcting Serums
Sunday Riley
C.E.O 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Deal: 25% off
No matter how diligent I am with sunscreen, I always see a little sun damage on my skin come fall. This year, I’m being proactive about it by snagging this editor-favorite brightening serum. It uses 15% vitamin C to fade dark spots, even the skin tone, and brighten dullness.
Another Option I Recommend:
BeautyStat
Universal C Skin Refiner 20% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Addition #3: Neck & Chest Skincare
SkinMedica
Neck Correct Cream
Deal: 20% off
Speaking of sun damage, I used to overlook my neck and chest. But here’s the thing: The skin on the neck and chest ages just as quickly (if not quicker) than the skin on the face. This professional-grade cream will help prevent and reverse that. It smoothes, firms, and lifts with powerful active ingredients like peptides, green microalgae, lemon balm, and shitake mushroom extracts.
Another Option I Recommend:
Chantecaille
Bio Lift Neck Cream
Deal: 25% off
This luxe formula lifts, firms, and sculpts the neck, chest, and jawline.
Addition #4: Breakout-Busting Skincare Products
Paula’s Choice
Skin Perfecting 2 BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Deal: 20% off
I know I’ve talked a lot about thicker, heavier, and more moisturizing formulas thus far, but here’s the thing. In the fall, my skin is prone to breakouts. I don’t know if I can blame it on the dry air, lifestyle change, or any other external factor, but the reality is that I get more breakouts in the fall than in any other season. To prevent that, I’m stocking up on this TikTok-viral liquid exfoliant. It’s chock-full of salicylic acid to whisk gunk out of pores and prevent full-fledged blemishes.
Another Option I Recommend:
Deal: 20% off
This acne gel uses mandelic and salicylic acids to clear gunk from pores.
Addition #5: Snail Mucin
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Deal: 25% off
Another TikTok-famous skincare product, this Snail Mucin Essence is probably the one I’m most excited to incorporate into my routine. ICYMI, snail mucin has so many benefits. It’s hydrating, smoothing, antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory, and generally just anti-aging. In other words, it’s a skincare wunderkind. I can’t wait to coat my skin with this every night when the colder weather hits.
Another Option I Recommend:
COSRX
Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream (3.38 Oz.)
Deal: 25% off
I’m also intrigued by this snail mucin–spiked skin cream.