As the temperature dips and the air turns crisp, our skin often needs a little extra TLC. Dryness, tightness, and irritation can creep in, and that’s when it pays to adjust your routine. Enter two of my current favourites from The Inkey List: the Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum and the Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing & Plumping Moisturiser which are both designed to keep your skin hydrated, protected, and resilient as we head into the cooler months.
🍂 The Inkey List Hydro-Barrier Serum
This is the serum you reach for when your skin is feeling stressed, parched, or in need of some TLC. Ectoin, at 2%, acts like a natural shield, helping the skin retain moisture and calm irritation caused by environmental aggressors. Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid works from the outside in, replenishing hydration and reinforcing the skin’s barrier. The texture is silky, lightweight, and non-tacky, perfect for layering under your moisturiser or makeup. I use it both morning and night, and it instantly leaves skin feeling soft, plumped, and comfortable.
🍂 The Inkey List Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturiser
This is where things get indulgent. Rich, velvety, and packed with next-gen Bio-Active Ceramides, this moisturiser targets fine lines, loss of firmness, elasticity, and barrier strength. Gransil Blur gives an instant soft-focus effect, while Shea Butter nourishes and locks in moisture for 24 hours. Despite its luxurious, cushiony texture, it doesn’t feel heavy or greasy, just deeply comforting. I apply it morning and night, over serums, and my skin feels smoother, stronger, and visibly more resilient.
Autumn can be a tricky season for the skin, but having the right hydration and barrier support can make all the difference. Between the Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum and the Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturiser, you get a perfect combination of lightweight, calming hydration and rich, restorative nourishment. Together, they leave skin feeling protected, plumped, and ready to face the cooler months without the tight, dry, or irritated feeling that so often comes with the season.
