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You would be forgiven for thinking that this year spring just bypassed summer altogether and moved straight on into autumn. Despite the British summer, many of us will have exposed our skin to sun damage even on the dullest days - and it's probably starting to look a little tired and dehydrated. So, now that autumn is here, it's the perfect time to take a good hard look at our skincare and beauty regime.

Thankfully, beyond making sure we keep our skin hydrated by drinking water, getting enough sleep and not smoking, we don't have to work too hard! There is a veritable trove of skin-saving and brightening products to help us revive and protect the radiant complexion of summer all through the cooler months.

Exfoliating

The first step in eradicating unhappy skin! Choose something gentle so that it leaves your skin looking fresh and vibrant, without washing away vital oils, such as Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Visible Skin Renewer. Nuxe Crème Étincelante Radiance Cream is another brilliant exfoliator, using flower extracts and citrus fruit acids to promote healthy, new skin. For more professional-level skin cell renewal, try RoC Renewex MicroDermabrasion Expert System.

Moisturising

Autumn can throw up a mix of sun, rain and chill, dry winds. Moisturising is key to protecting your skin against the elements. L'Oreal Dermo Ex Visible Results Moisturiser SPF 15 is a fantastic all-rounder, locking in moisture, protecting against harmful rays, promoting skin repair and works on smoothing skin tone and texture. Clarins Radiance-Plus Self-Tanning Cream Gel is another moisturising product that promotes a glowing, sun-kissed look.

Refining and brightening

At this time of year our skin has to cope with the extremes of indoor and outdoor environments. And it makes for a patchy, unhappy complexion. For smooth, even, naturally bright skin, try Skin Doctors Dermabrite. It's rich and creamy, which makes for a silky-smooth finish to your skin. For something lighter, Origins Modern Fusion Skin Transforming Catalyst uses rice optics to transform lacklustre skin.

Anti-ageing

It's even more important to protect more mature skin and to project a glowing, youthful complexion. Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum has great anti-oxidant properties. It works on reducing uneven skin tone and stimulates collagen and elastin production to combat signs of ageing. Dr. Nick Lowe Brightening Radiance Cream is a high-performance product that fades age spots and dark pigmentation for a brighter, vital complexion.

It's all surface

With the best will in the world, some days your skin will need a little bit more help than usual! The essential morning-after pick-me-up is Benefit High Beam. It's satiny pink sheen will give your skin a glow of vitality even when you don't.

Eyes and lips

It's very well having a perfect complexion, but you also need to guard against cracked, dry lips and puffy, dark eyes this autumn. For sparkling eyes, Dr Harnik Under Eye Brightener is a must-have. It's light-reflecting properties dispense with lines, dark rings and blemishes - and it's nice and compact to stow away in your bag or drawer. Finally, part lipstick, part gloss and a balm, Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey will keep your lips moisturised and enticing through autumn and beyond.