As the skin’s summer glow fades, and the signs of sun damage begin to show, now is the ideal time to hydrate, brighten, and nourish. Below we’ve picked some of our favourite post-summer pick-me-ups guaranteed to repair sun-drenched skin, ahead of the cooler months.

 Fadeout Advanced Brightening Night Cream

Packed with active natural ingredients that brighten and even tone, as well as enriched oils that repair the skin overnight, Fadeout’s Advanced Brightening Night Cream is the perfect post-summer skin staple. This rich moisturiser restores suppleness, boosts hydration, and delivers enviable glow in just four weeks. Niacinamide, the pigmentation-reducing, pore-minimising, and skin-purifying powerhouse, works alongside sodium lactate to gently resurface the skin without redness or irritation. £10 | 50ml | lookfantastic.com.

iS Clinical Pro Heal Advance+

The reparative properties of iS Clinical’s Pro Heal Advance+ help boost the skin’s antioxidant levels, making it a true skin saviour for fragile post-summer skin. This powerful vitamin C formula, loaded with 15% time-released l-ascorbic acid, stimulates collagen production below the epidermis, reducing visible signs of photo-aging. Healing copper tripeptides and soothing botanical extracts are also included to provide additional support to stressed summer-skin. £122 | 30ml | skincity.com.

Skincity SKINCARE Mellow Moisture Mask

The deeply nourishing cream formula of Skincity SKINCARE’s Mellow Moisture Mask helps to repair and hydrate dry and distressed skin. Loaded with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and fatty-acid rich oils designed to hydrate, rebuild, and nourish, this multi-tasking mask is a guaranteed skin pleaser. Calming colloidal oats also help to soothe sensitised skin and reduce unruly redness. £18 | 75ml | skincity.com.

Exuviance Skin Caring BB Fluid SPF 50

Formulated with powerful antioxidants and protective minerals, the Exuviance Skin Caring BB Fluid SPF 50 protects and perfects skin in seconds. This lightweight mineral SPF combines advanced UVA + UVB protection with PHA’s, vitamin E, and green tea extracts, providing extra hydration and antioxidant protection against environmental aggressors. The formula features an impressive skin-enhancing tint that blends effortlessly into the skin. The end result is a subtle warming glow that compliments all skin tones. £39 | 50ml | skincity.com.

Lancome Advanced Genefique Serum

Designed for every woman: all ethnicities, ages, and skin types - dry, combination/normal and oily. Advanced Génifique, is now enriched with 7 prebiotic and probiotic-derived extracts to strengthen the skin’s barrier and leave skin looking healthier and younger. Inspired by microbiome science, our iconic face serum's formula is enriched with a new complex of 7 prebiotic and probiotic-derived extracts works in optimal affinity with the skin. Major signs of ageing appear visibly improved: radiance, fine lines, face firming, uneven skin tone and uneven skin texture.

£90 50ml, John Lewis