Put away the rich cold creams and comforting winter treatments... Replace them with lightweight skincare that combines intense hydration with sun protection.

But take care: the change of season can also bring on blemishes. Here are all our beauty tips to help your skin make a smooth transition...

The secret? Choose a routine with lightweight formulas that leave skin looking its best. From mists to serums and gel creams, opt for water-rich textures to keep skin clear and tackle potential skin concerns.

Before heading off on holiday, treat yourself to an exfoliation programme. Why? With less UV exposure, it’s the perfect time for a fresh start by removing dead skin cells. Choose an exfoliating mask or lotion to suit your skin:

• Osmoclean Gentle Deep-Cleansing Cream Esthederm - This cream draws out impurities lodged in the pores and lifts them away when rinsed with lukewarm water. A truly gentle exfoliator, it’s ideal for sensitive, intolerant or irritated skin that reacts poorly to fruit acids. We also love how it perfects the complexion by tackling stubborn blackheads.
   
• Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask Ren Skincare  - This orange gel mask is perfect for restoring radiance to normal to combination skin. Once rinsed off, it leaves skin clear and smooth. We also love the combination of glycolic and lactic acids, which tackles dark spots at the same time.
   
• Liquid Gold Smoothing & Perfecting Mask Alpha H - This face mask packs a powerful punch. With 15% glycolic acid, it should be reserved for skin with an intact hydrolipidic barrier. Smoothing and anti-blemish, it tackles a range of skin concerns: spots, enlarged pores and blackheads.

Switch your day cream to a lighter, less oily formula. The aim is to avoid overloading your skin as the seasons change.

• Sacred Lotus Face Cream Patyka - Free from essential oils and highly protective, it’s the perfect option for sensitive skin looking to combat dehydration while smoothing fine lines.
   
• Active Moist Dermalogica - Packed with hydration (thanks to hyaluronic acid) and non-comedogenic, this lightweight cream preserves the elasticity of normal to combination skin without adding excess oil.
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• ClearCalm 3 Rehydrating Gel Cream Ren Skincare - This soothing gel cream is formulated to rehydrate problem skin while tackling blemishes. It reduces redness, blemishes and the appearance of scars, thanks to liquorice extracts that also help balance sebum production. Comfort is restored and skin feels calm without feeling greasy, leaving the complexion clear and even.

​​​​​​Get ready for lunches on the terrace by choosing a non-comedogenic sunscreen suited to your skin now, to help avoid breakouts. It also does double duty: protecting your skin from the sun is an anti-wrinkle step that helps ward off skin ageing and preserves skin firmness.

• Organic Set+ Protect Micro Mist SPF30 Soleil Toujours - This mist offers high sun protection and can be applied at any time of day thanks to its invisible texture and matte finish. It also helps set makeup and hydrate the skin. Its 70% organic formula, combined with powerful antioxidants, minimises free radical damage and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Gentle chemical filters provide comprehensive UVA and UVB protection.
   
• Oil Free Matte SPF30 Dermalogica - This oil-free mattifying moisturiser provides broad-spectrum sun protection while caring for combination to oily skin that may be prone to blemishes. It purifies and soothes inflammation. Its lightweight formula regulates sebum production and controls shine to keep the complexion fresh all day.

Want to add other products suited to your skin to this routine, such as an eye cream, treatment serum or hydrating mask? Now’s the time to assess your needs with our skin analysis or ask Pauline for help with a beauty consultation at consultation@ohmycream.com.