There’s something about the arrival of autumn that makes me want to give my beauty routine a little refresh, rather than simply reaching for a pumpkin spiced latte and calling it a day. As the seasons change, so does my skin, and I find myself placing more emphasis on hydration and creating a fresh, glowing base, while making a few simple tweaks to my makeup for the new season.
This year, my autumn beauty routine is all about Prep. Perfect. Refresh. — starting with skincare from Medicube, before moving on to Estée Lauder makeup to create the finished look.
And if you’re looking to give your own beauty routine a seasonal refresh, you can find both brands at Very.co.uk.
PREP: Creating the perfect base with Medicube
For me, good makeup starts with good skincare and knowing what skincare works for you is a must. There is no point spending lots of money on nice makeup if the skincare basics aren’t right. When my skin is hydrated and feels comfortable, I find that my makeup applies more evenly and has a much fresher-looking finish.
I’ve been turning to the Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Toner Pads as one of the first steps in my autumn skincare routine. Packed with skin-loving ingredients including PDRN, collagen, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, glutathione and allantoin, they’re designed to hydrate, soothe, smooth and brighten the appearance of the skin, while the cooling gel texture feels wonderfully refreshing. They’re a quick and easy way to give my complexion a little boost, leaving skin looking plump, dewy and beautifully prepped for makeup.
When my skin needs an extra dose of hydration, I reach for the Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask. Enriched with PDRN, collagen, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and glutathione, this jelly-textured mask helps to hydrate, smooth and brighten the appearance of the skin, leaving my complexion feeling refreshed, plump and beautifully dewy. I particularly love using it before makeup when my skin needs a little extra boost of hydration and glow. It’s one of those skincare steps that feels like a little bit of self-care, while also helping to prepare my skin for the makeup that comes next.
Next up is the Medicube Collagen Glow Booster Serum, a lightweight serum designed to boost hydration and give the complexion a healthy-looking glow. It contains hydrolysed collagen, elastin, niacinamide, PDRN, beta-glucan and ceramide NP, helping to leave skin looking plumper, smoother and more radiant while supporting that beautifully hydrated base for makeup.
I then seal everything in with the Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream, a lightweight gel-cream moisturiser that gives my skin a lovely boost of hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. Formulated with hydrolysed collagen, elastin, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and squalane, it helps to leave my complexion feeling soft, smooth and moisturised, with a fresh, dewy-looking finish that makes the perfect canvas for makeup.
For an instant refresh, I reach for the Medicube PDRN Pink Glutathione Serum Mist and anyone who knows me, knows I do love a good mist.
This one is a lightweight facial mist that combines PDRN, glutathione, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to help hydrate, brighten and revitalise the appearance of tired-looking skin. It’s perfect for keeping in my handbag for a quick boost of moisture throughout the day, and because it can be used over makeup, it’s an easy way to bring back a fresh, dewy-looking glow whenever my skin needs a pick-me-up.
The result is skin that feels hydrated, refreshed and ready for makeup.
PERFECT: My Estée Lauder autumn makeup look
Once my skincare is done, it’s time to perfect my complexion.
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For my base, I’m using the Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation SPF20 and I use the shade 0N1 Alabaster. I love the idea of a serum foundation for autumn because I’m not necessarily looking for a heavy, full-coverage base; instead, I want something that gives my complexion a more even appearance while still allowing my skin to look like skin. The lightweight formula, which I love, gives a sheer, natural-looking coverage with a fresh, luminous finish, while its Botanical Oil Blend of meadowfoam seed, jojoba and red raspberry seed oils helps to nourish and hydrate the skin, making it perfect for creating that fresh, healthy-looking autumn complexion.
For a little extra coverage where I need it, I’m using the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer in the shade 0.5C. It provides buildable medium-to-full coverage with a natural matte finish, helping to blur the appearance of imperfections, dark circles and unevenness without looking heavy or cakey. The long-wearing formula is designed to stay in place for up to 24 hours, while resisting creasing, settling and fading, making it perfect for creating a flawless-looking complexion that lasts throughout the day.
I’m then adding some luminosity with the Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Highlighting Powder Gelée in Modern Mercury, a beautiful soft, champagne-toned highlighter that gives the complexion a radiant, lit-from-within glow. The unique gel-powder formula is infused with light-reflecting pearls and can be built up from a subtle sheen to a more intense highlight, making it perfect for applying to the cheekbones, brow bones and anywhere else the light naturally catches the face.
For the eyes, I’m reaching for the Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara, and I’m actually very picky when it comes to mascara. Because I have fairly long eyelashes, I don’t like a formula that’s too wet, as it can make my lashes feel heavy and weighed down, but I still want plenty of definition without having to apply endless coats. This rich, waterproof formula gives my lashes volume, length and definition while keeping the finish looking natural, and I love that I can achieve fuller-looking lashes without that clumpy, overly made-up effect. It also helps to resist smudging and flaking, making it a great option for unpredictable autumn weather.
And finally, it’s all about the lips.
The Estée Lauder Pure Color Crème Lipstick in Conquer adds the finishing touch, and I think it’s such a beautiful shade for an autumn makeup look and the shade colour won’t surprise you. Conquer is a dusty mauve with cool undertones, giving the lips a soft, sophisticated flush of colour that feels polished without being overly bold.
The creamy formula glides effortlessly onto the lips, delivering rich, buildable colour with a dimensional crème finish, while helping lips feel comfortable and conditioned. I love how wearable this shade is — it adds definition and colour to the lips while complementing the fresh, luminous complexion perfectly.
REFRESH: Embracing the new season
What I like about this autumn beauty routine is that it isn’t about completely changing everything I use. Instead, it’s about making a few simple changes that work with the changing weather.
As the weather becomes cooler, I’m putting more emphasis on hydration and creating a comfortable, glowing base with Medicube. Then, once my skin is prepped, I can have fun with Estée Lauder makeup and create a polished look that still feels fresh and wearable.
For me, Prep. Perfect. Refresh. perfectly sums up my approach to autumn beauty.
- Prep the skin with hydrating and glow-enhancing skincare.
- Perfect the complexion with lightweight, long-lasting makeup.
- And refresh your beauty routine for the new season.
Whether you’re looking for new skincare, a fresh foundation or simply something to give your makeup bag an autumn update, Very.co.uk is a great place to discover Medicube skincare and Estée Lauder beauty products in one place.
So, as summer fades and autumn arrives, I’m embracing hydrated skin, glowing makeup and a little seasonal beauty refresh.
