The March reset.
End of summer, start of autumn. Sun damage to address, barrier to rebuild, routine to recalibrate. The six-product reset Glow editors do every year.
| Rank | Product | Best for | Score | Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+La Roche-Posay · SPF | Keep: daily SPF | 9.3/10 | AU$35 | Adore Beauty → |
| 02 | The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%The Ordinary · Niacinamide | Keep: daily niacinamide | 8.4/10 | AU$13 | Adore Beauty → |
| 03 | Alpha-H Vitamin A SerumAlpha-H · Retinol | Add: retinol | 9.1/10 | AU$79 | Adore Beauty → |
| 04 | CeraVe Moisturising CreamCeraVe · Moisturiser | Heavier: moisturiser | 8.9/10 | AU$22 | Chemist Warehouse → |
| 05 | Kiehl's Midnight Recovery ConcentrateKiehl's · Serum | Add: night oil | 8.9/10 | AU$88 | Adore Beauty → |
| 06 | Eco Tan Winter SkinEco Tan · Gradual lotion | Swap: gradual tan | 8.9/10 | AU$45 | Adore Beauty → |
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
The SPF stays. Always. Non-negotiable through every season. But the winter version can be heavier (UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream instead of the Fluid).
The Ranking
From 6 testedAnthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
Daily SPF that doesn't grease, doesn't white-cast, doesn't pill under makeup. The AU dermatologist default.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The $13 serum that normalised niacinamide. Oil-regulating, pore-minimising, genuinely good at the price.
Vitamin A Serum
The Aussie retinol serum that built a cult. Encapsulated for overnight use, kind enough for daily.
Moisturising Cream
Dermatologist-developed ceramide cream. Fragrance-free, 50% of Australian bathroom counters have it.
Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Lavender-scented night oil with squalane. Applied last in PM routine; repairs overnight.
Winter Skin
COSMOS-organic, Aussie-made gradual that moisturises first and tans second. The dermatologist-recommended option.
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Common questions
What should I drop end of summer?
Heavy oil-control products, aggressive exfoliants, and gel moisturisers if your skin is showing dryness.
What should I add autumn-into-winter?
Retinol (if tolerable), night oil, richer moisturiser, barrier-repair products.
Should I still wear SPF in autumn?
Yes. UV exposure drops ~30% in winter but UVA is year-round. Daily SPF always.
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