Moisturizers — a fundamental in the skincare routine that has undergone a resurgence in recent years. At the height of face oils, these creamy staples were nearly vilified as inactive, inert products; an extraneous step that those who wrote them off are now re-examining. Many with oily or acne-prone skin swear off moisturizers altogether until realizing, often all too late,…
Every now and then products come together, and like a good boyband, you never want them to part ways. That is how this trio of products made us feel. Consisting of a body wash, facial moisturizer, and fragrance, they take care of every part while casting the perfect aromatic profile. Nécessaire Body Wash (in Sandalwood): think of this as a…
Switched out the hair routine to Leonor Greyl exclusively.— This level of commitment is quite a lot. But Leonor Greyl’s natural, French products are worth it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Lait Lavant a la Banane – mild shampoo for daily use. We call it the Banana shampoo. Super gentle, light sudsing, milky formula that is perfect for people who need more regular cleansing without stripping hair so…
Ao Skincare is different. They’re a clean skincare brand from New Zealand that uses raw, locally sourced ingredients where everything is cold-pressed. Additionally, there is a science-forward approach to their formulas, for instance, their trademark LoMo method for moisturizing that uses ingredients to help the skin make more of its own moisture rather than slathering moisture on the surface of…
It feels a bit counterintuitive to be sharing the ultraluxurious Kjaer Weis The Beautiful Oil right now in the midst of an ongoing global pandemic. But historically, pleasurable self-care from baths to spa rituals actually proliferated during plagues. Besides serving the dual purposes of achieving cleanliness and self-care, luxury beauty products are just enjoyable. Kjaer Weis The Beautiful Oil is…
