Summer might be all about sun-soaked adventures, late nights, and indulgent treats, but for many, skincare tends to take a backseat, with the common misconception that SPF alone is enough to keep skin youthful, even-toned, and hydrated. As we fully embrace the arrival of Autumn, it’s time to give your skin the attention it deserves, with a little extra care to repair damage from the sun, heat, and humidity. Here are three top new skincare must-haves to rehabilitate your skin and set you up for a season of glowing, healthy skin:
ZO Skin Health Complex A+ (RRP £78, 27ml)
ZO Skin Health’s Complex A+ is a maximum-concentration retinol designed to tackle severe signs of aging, such as wrinkles, skin sagging, and laxity. Enhanced with a micro-emulsion delivery system and bakuchiol, this powerful formula amplifies retinol’s effects and is clinically proven to improve multiple signs of skin aging within 12 weeks. The result is a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Complex A+ offers a range of benefits: it reduces fine lines and wrinkles, brightens dull skin, fades discoloration for a more even tone, and promotes cell turnover for improved texture, undoing a summer of damage and weakening of the layers of the skin. It additionally works to unclog and minimize pores, leaving skin refined and radiant.
Hydropeptide Barrier Builder (RRP £49, 50ml)
Barrier Builder is a therapeutic repair treatment specifically designed to calm and restore inflamed, irritated skin – a common consequence of summertime sun on the skin. This rich, creamy formula penetrates deep into the epidermis, delivering a powerful blend of clinically proven ingredients to repair, hydrate, and strengthen the skin. At its core is the exclusive patented peptide, CellRenew-16, which equips your skin with the tools it needs to build essential structural proteins for a healthier complexion.
The results are transformative: Barrier Builder strengthens the skin’s natural defences, provides deep hydration to dry, damaged skin, soothes irritation, and protects against environmental aggressors. It also boosts the skin’s ability to produce key nutrients, promoting overall skin health.
Minimalist Retinal 0.2% Liposomal Cream (£19.99, 20g)
This high-strength formula is designed to visibly reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin. Featuring Retinal, a highly effective form of Vitamin A that works up to 11 times faster than traditional retinol, it targets fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and dullness. At a 0.2% concentration, Retinal boosts collagen production and improves cell turnover, delivering noticeable anti-aging benefits. The formula also includes powerful antioxidants like Resveratrol and EUK-134 to combat photoaging and protect against UV-induced DNA damage.
Enhanced with a Liposomal Delivery System, this advanced encapsulation technology ensures Retinal’s deep penetration and stability, maximising its efficacy while minimising irritation. The lightweight, non-greasy cream is enriched with hydrators and skin-soothing ingredients, including Tasmannia Fruit Extract, leaving the skin calm, soft, and nourished. This well-rounded solution delivers optimal anti-aging results with a smooth, radiant finish.
