The grooming products to get you through the autumn

Five ways to fight your post-summer skin suffering

A good facewash should be the foundation of your skincare routine. Before you apply a moisturiser or balm, you need to wash your face – and although you’re unlikely to sweat as much in autumn as you did during summer, its still important to clear those pores. We’d suggest Nurse Jamie’s ultra-cleanser, which washes away impurities and unclogs pores whilst powerful peptides help fight visible signs of ageing.

As the weather cools down, you need to keep your face moisturised. Our suggestion to tackle your dry skin is Vichy Homme’s multi-action moisturiser. Specifically formulated for those with facial hair, its light, non-greasy formula is designed to keep skin feeling fresh and nourished – even that beneath your beard. Hyaluronic acid affords the moisturiser deep hydration, caffeine energises and salicylic acid provides both antibacterial and exfoliating action.

Daily shaving can damage your skin, especially during a colder autumn – so invest in a good quality, hydrating post-shave balm and your skin will remain soft and smooth. This ultra-soothing offering from Molton Brown helps skin calm down after you have run your razor over it, and contains barley extract to rebuild your skin’s moisture barrier.

From Acqua Di Parma’s Collezione Barbiere, this eye cream is just what the doctor ordered for those shorter days and darker mornings. As we enter into autumn, you’re likely to feel more sluggish. But, by applying a little eye cream or gel every day, you can achieve a relaxed and rested look. This particular formula, a fresh gel with a silky, fast absorbing texture, is specifically designed for men’s skin. Hyaluronic acid reduces the signs of ageing, and special plant extracts, such as Ellagi C, increase the absorption level of Vitamin C.

Facial fuel may not be as ubiquitous as moisturiser or eye cream, but Kiehl’s have forumlated the perfect antidote to the autumn blues. Clinically proven to improve overall skin smoothness and skin tone, without oiliness or heaviness, in as little as 4 weeks, this is the perfect crutch on which to lean as the days close in. Formulated with protein-packed blue algae, penetration-enhancing Squalane and Vitamin E, this fuel will help your skin stay hydrated all season.

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