5 Fall + Winter Skincare Upgrades Every Woman Over 40 Is Missing in 2025

Ciao, Beautiful!

As the air shifts and fall settles in, our skin often shifts with it. You’re not imagining it—your environment has just as much influence on your skin as your products do. And as we move through different seasons of life, our skin adapts right along with us.

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that your products suddenly “stop working.” In reality, your skin’s needs are simply responding to changes around you—cooler air, drier heat indoors, earlier sunsets, and yes, even stress and hormones.

And while most of us can’t pick up and move to the climate our skin would prefer, we can make small, smart shifts that support a stronger, more radiant skin barrier all season long.

1) Choosing the right facial barrier support:

If you’re noticing dryness, dullness, or that subtle flaky feeling around your nose or cheeks, keep reading—these tips will help your skin stay plump, hydrated, and happy all autumn long.

If you’ve been wearing a lightweight gel or summer moisturizer, your skin may be ready for something richer. But here’s the truth: heavier doesn’t always mean better. What matters is the formula.

Look for moisturizers that combine humectants (to draw moisture in) with nourishing oils (to seal that moisture in).

In example, our Whipped Olive Face Butter is ideal for mature skin, infused with rich botanicals and Italian extra virgin olive oil—giving you deep hydration without the heaviness. It’s a fall and winter essential.

And you don’t need a 10-step routine, BUT adding a hydrating serum during fall can be a game-changer for really dry skin because serums contain smaller molecules, allowing key ingredients to travel deeper for lasting moisture.

Pro Tip: Apply Hyaluronic Acid to clean, damp skin within 60 seconds of washing your face. At night, use it under your Retinol. In the morning, pair Vitamin C + Correcting Serum (which already contains Hyaluronic Acid!) under your moisturizer for an easy two-in-one glow.

2) When to uplevel your beauty routine with facial oil:

If your skin isn’t acne-prone, fall is the perfect time to introduce a barrier-supporting face oil. Oils help prevent water loss and keep your skin soft, supple, and protected against the colder air.

Pro Tip: Oils act as occlusives, which means they should be applied last—right over your moisturizer. Try our Glow Oil to lock in hydration and restore your glow.

3) How to show your eyes the most love: 

Your under-eyes are the thinnest skin on your entire body and the first place to show dehydration and aging. If you’ve been using a lighter eye cream all summer, your eyes may be craving more cushion and moisture now.

Pro Tip: During the day, Eye Dream of Coffee helps brighten and depuff. At night, Restorative PM Eye Cream nourishes and softens the appearance of wrinkles. 

4) Exfoliating the right way for your mature skin:

If you’ve been exfoliating aggressively during the summer months, fall and winter is your cue to soften things up. Your skin is more vulnerable to dryness now, and harsh exfoliants can cause irritation, redness, or barrier damage.

Pro Tip: Look for lactic acid or enzyme-based exfoliants—they resurface gently and help your moisturizer absorb better without over-stripping your skin.

5) Makeup hack for dry, aging skin: 

If your makeup starts looking dull or cakey this time of year, add a tiny dab of Whipped Olive Oil Face Butter into your foundation. It instantly creates a soft, dewy, skin-like finish.

Your skin is always talking to you… Fall is simply the moment it whispers, “I need a little more love.”

I hope these dry skin tips were helpful for you today! 

Remember, the more you know, the more you glow.

xoxo,

Jentri

PS. If your skin has been feeling more reactive or unpredictable this season, you’re not alone. I created a FREE Glow Back Skin Recovery Guide to help you calm irritation, rebuild your barrier, and feel confident in your skin again. It’s yours anytime, because you deserve the support.