Looking for Autumn beauty ideas? Here are my top beauty essentials for Autumn
After a summer of sun, sea, swimming pools and far too much chlorine, I always find there are a few things I need to change.
Hair needs a bit more help, and I start using more hydration again — for the body, for the face and for hair.
Nothing drastic — just a few things that work particularly well for me at this time of year.
These are my autumn beauty essentials for 2026.
Hair
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner
Pureology Hydrate is one I use when my hair needs more moisture.
It is sulphate-free and designed for dry and colour-treated hair, and for me it does everything it promises. My hair feels softer, smoother and considerably easier to manage after using it.
I have written separately about the sulphate-free shampoos and conditioners I use and recommend, but this is the combination I tend to use when my hair needs more hydration.
Pantene Intensive Hair Treatments
I first bought the little Pantene intensive treatments on a trip to Portugal, after realising I had forgotten my hair products.
I don’t tend to buy hair products at the supermarket, but I needed something quickly and these turned out to be a very good find. They come in packs of three and work well when conditioner alone isn’t quite enough.
They take very little time to use and are also easy to pack when travelling, so I now tend to keep a few around.
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Davines The Circle Chronicles
I first discovered the Davines Circle masks after a hairdresser in Cape Town suggested one to me, and it has been a great find. I’m now on my third pouch.
They come in small pouches, with different versions depending on what your hair needs. The Quick Fix Circle is good for softness and hydration, while The Renaissance Circle is the one I use when my hair needs a bit more repair.
Although the pouches look small, I get around five to seven uses from one. Used once a week, that is plenty, and I much prefer this format to having large pots of hair masks sitting in the bathroom for months.
They are also excellent for travelling — just make sure you close the pouch properly before putting it back in your wash bag.
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Revlon Professional UniqOne Coconut
I have used Revlon UniqOne for years and the Coconut version is my favourite.
I use it on damp hair before drying and styling. It works as a leave-in treatment, helps with detangling and frizz, and also gives heat protection.
It is particularly useful once I start using the hairdryer more regularly again in autumn — including my all-time favourite hairdryer — and I like that one product does several things without making my hair feel heavy.
Body
Mercadona Coconut Body Scrub
The Mercadona coconut body scrub was one of those finds at €4 that I wasn’t expecting much from, but it turned out to be excellent. I’ve been buying it for over three years now.
It has a proper scrub texture — you can actually feel it working — without being too harsh, and it leaves skin very smooth afterwards.
There is also a small aesthetic bonus: the labels peel off, leaving a simple beige container that blends in very nicely in the bathroom.
If you’re coming to Spain or Portugal, do stock up.
OUAI St. Barts Scalp & Body Scrub
I also really like the OUAI St. Barts Scalp & Body Scrub.
It has a proper scrub texture and can be used on both the scalp and the body, which is one of the reasons I like it so much.
I use it on the scalp when I feel I need a deeper clean, and on the body when I want something a little more indulgent than the Mercadona scrub.
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Body Moisturiser
Nivea Q10 Firming Body Lotion
The Nivea Q10 Firming Body Lotion is one I have used for years. It really does make the skin feel firmer, it smells lovely and it absorbs quickly without feeling heavy.
Nivea is a classic for a reason, and I think the Q10 range is particularly good.
The same applies to the Nivea After Sun, which is still one of the best I have used and features in my summer beauty essentials [link].
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Caudalie Vinotherapist Hyaluronic Nourishing Body Lotion
I really like the Caudalie Vinotherapist range – the shower gel smells divine – and I first bought the body lotion on a trip to Italy.
It is light, absorbs quickly and gives a good level of hydration without feeling too rich or heavy. Even my husband commented on how much he liked it, which is always a good sign.
I use this year-round and tend to alternate it with Nivea Q10.
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Face
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base+
I always stock up on Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base when I travel through Heathrow, as it tends to be a very good deal there — although of course it is available pretty much everywhere.
I use it more once the summer glow starts to fade. It gives you a really good starting face — almost like an Instagram filter, but in real life. And you don’t actually need to put make-up over it.
It moisturises and also works as a primer if you do want to wear make-up. The formula has now been updated to Vitamin Enriched Face Base+, but it is still one of those products I come back to.
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L’Oréal Revitalift Filler
I also use L’Oréal Revitalift Filler, particularly the SPF 50 day cream.
The SPF is a must for me as I’m based in Spain, and I like that the texture is light enough to use every day without feeling heavy.
It is also great value and, for me, better than some much more expensive skincare ranges I used for years.
I also have the night version, so I tend to use the two together when I’m using this range.
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Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
I would be lying if I said lip balm was part of my daily routine.
A friend gave me a Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and I use it when my lips feel drier, usually before bed.
As I don’t use it every day, one pot lasts a very long time.
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I hope you find my Autumn beauty essentials useful! If you are looking for other ideas, you can browse my Summer edit or maybe my hand wash selection?
xo
Mrs. O
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