Sheer tinted balm for lips and face with a beautifully flattering, naturally dewy finish / 0.35 oz
Olio E Osso’s Tinted Balms have a major cult following among celebrities and pro athletes alike. They appeal to just about everyone because a) they're adorable, b) they're extraordinarily portable and easy to use, c) they leave you looking like the freshest, brightest, prettiest version of yourself — not like someone who's wearing makeup. They give lips and cheeks a sheer wash of color that moisturizes and nourishes, leaving behind a dewy glow.
In addition to color, these super hydrating, lightly grapefruit-scented balms contain just four carefully chosen ingredients — organic olive oil, shea oil, beeswax, and grapefruit essential oil — that condition lips and highlight cheekbones perfectly. They were created by a makeup artist, Paola LaMorticella, who has worked with top athletes for the last 25 years, including the US Women's Soccer Team: its members needed a makeup product for their shoots that didn't look or feel like makeup, so she whipped up these tinted balms.
Berry works across skin tones; alone, one coat gives subtle wine-colored lips, with additional coats building to an aubergine stain. Paola loves it mixed with Crimson, Currant, or Bronze Shimmer.
Olio E Osso's balms are handmade in Portland in small batches. (But of course.)

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Olio E Osso Balm No. 4 - Berry

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Sheer tinted balm for lips and face with a beautifully flattering, naturally dewy finish / 0.35 oz
Olio E Osso’s Tinted Balms have a major cult following among celebrities and pro athletes alike. They appeal to just about everyone because a) they're adorable, b) they're extraordinarily portable and easy to use, c) they leave you looking like the freshest, brightest, prettiest version of yourself — not like someone who's wearing makeup. They give lips and cheeks a sheer wash of color that moisturizes and nourishes, leaving behind a dewy glow.
In addition to color, these super hydrating, lightly grapefruit-scented balms contain just four carefully chosen ingredients — organic olive oil, shea oil, beeswax, and grapefruit essential oil — that condition lips and highlight cheekbones perfectly. They were created by a makeup artist, Paola LaMorticella, who has worked with top athletes for the last 25 years, including the US Women's Soccer Team: its members needed a makeup product for their shoots that didn't look or feel like makeup, so she whipped up these tinted balms.
Currant lends a believable flush to any skin tone. Paola describes it as "a lovely raisin bite" that looks particularly gorgeous mixed with Bronze Shimmer.
Olio E Osso's balms are handmade in Portland in small batches. (But of course.)

Olio E Osso Balm No. 5 - Currant

A versatile lip scrub with natural exfoliants / 0.35 oz

Olio E Osso's Lip Scrub is the only lip scrub on our shelves because, really, we think it's the only one you need.
Lip scrubs, in general, are often greasy, messy disappointments — but this new one is the hidden gem in Olio E Osso's lineup. The first thing you notice is its smell, that of the most delicious coffee drink you could imagine. Then you notice how easy it is to use: swipe it on your lips, rub, discreetly tissue off. And finally, you notice how incredibly, perfectly smooth your lips are, no matter how flaky and dry they might have been. They'll be beautifully prepped for the application of your favorite lip color (in our case, any one of the Olio E Osso Crema lipsticks).
Like all Olio E Osso products, this one has an ingredient list that is brief and thoughtful: protective olive oil and beeswax, with ground olive stones to exfoliate and a hint of caffeine to help eliminate any possibility of exfoliation irritation.
Handmade in small batches in Portland from locally roasted coffee beans, of course.

Olio E Osso Lip Scrub

Facial Scrub

Powerful but ultra-sheer sun protection for body (and face) / 4 oz
MDSolarSciences Mineral Moisture Defense SPF 50 for Body took 2 years to develop, apparently, and you can tell: this formula is pretty perfect. We'd expect nothing less from this wonderful company, which is helmed by a dermatologic oncologist and Clinical Professor at the NYU School of Medicine.
Like the other MDSolarSciences sunscreens, Mineral Moisture Defense provides stellar and very water resistant sun protection, thanks to a combination of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. But this particular product also includes humectants and ceramides to replenish and protect skin's natural moisture barrier and enhance spreadability, which makes it easier to use on larger areas of skin.
Its broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection is enhanced with antioxidants from vitamins C & E as well as cranberry, green tea, and pomegranate extracts. And, like the other MDSolarSciences sunscreens we carry, it's oil-free, fragrance-free, non-irritating, non-comedogenic, and gentle enough to use on kids 6 months of age and older. (If you have kids, you really need to stock up on this winner: it rubs right in with no whiteness, even on the squirmiest bodies, and you can use it from head to toe. Plus, it's water-resistant up to 80 minutes — a major bonus since it's next to impossible to get little ones to reapply sunscreen.)

Mdsolarsciences Mineral Moisture Defense Spf 50

Sun Care

Oil-free tinted sunscreen/low-key foundation / 2 oz
Suntegrity Impeccable Skin SPF 30 is just the thing that many of us have been looking for: powerful broad spectrum sunscreen plus beautiful, medium-level coverage that can replace foundation in many cases. It’s similar to Suntegrity’s best-selling 5 in 1 Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30, but Impeccable Skin is oil free and silicone free, with more of a satin-matte finish (compared to the 5 in 1’s dewy finish).
Sounds pretty perfect, right? Oh, but there’s more. It also includes Vitamins C & E, tried-and-trues for antioxidant protection; hyaluronic acid for deep, long-lasting hydration; melanin to protect skin from blue light (that means you, smartphone/computer screen); and peptides for a long-term smoothing effect.
It’s an overachiever, in a low-key and humble way. The very best kind.
PS Impeccable skin is also available in a slightly broader range of shades than the original 5-in-1. (See? Overachiever.) If you're a fan of the 5-in-1, they correspond in this way: Ivory = Fair Nude = Fair/Light Buff = Light Sand = Golden Light Tan = Medium and Impeccable Skin's Bronze extends the range with an option that's darker than Medium.

Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Spf 30

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Unscented zinc-only sunscreen, ideal for sensitive skin / 3 oz
Suntegrity Unscented Body SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen is one of those pleasant surprises that quietly stole its way into our hearts. Dara’s interest in the product was first piqued a couple of years ago when an excellent facialist told her that it was her top sunscreen pick: “It says it’s for body, but it’s actually an awesome sunscreen for the face!”
We agree, and since then, it's become one of our founder’s daily go-to products. While this relatively thick but non-greasy cream doesn’t boast the heavy-hitting ingredient list and soft texture of our other favorite daily sunscreens, it’s packed with a whopping 20% zinc oxide for great broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection as well as a heap of antioxidants to provide added support in slaying free radicals. And the clincher? It applies beautifully over facial oils, giving skin a pretty glow after it’s rubbed in.
It’s also one of our top choices for travel: this 3 oz, TSA friendly tube of vegan sunscreen can work across family members (it’s great for babies, kids, and anyone sensitive to scent) and suits both body and face. And like all of our sunscreens, it’s reef friendly and free from parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil.
The EWG has given Suntegrity's Unscented SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen for Body a #1 rating in the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database and included it on its 2018 "Best Beach & Sport Sunscreens" list. While the formula is tenacious, if you're wearing it in the water, we suggest reapplying frequently.

Suntegrity Unscented Natural Mineral Sunscreen Spf 30

Moisturizing broad-spectrum sunscreen with organic plant oils and a light, skin-evening tint / 1 oz & 1.7 oz sizes
Josh Rosebrook's Tinted Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 is one of those products that you see on the shelf and immediately want to pick up, because it holds the promise of making your life so much easier. And this one, unlike many others, doesn't disappoint.
Like Josh's amazing Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30, this tinted version is silky, uber-pure, and effortlessly glides over skin with no white cast and the perfect not-too-dewy, not-too-matte finish.
Also like the Nutrient Day Cream, it doubles as a moisturizer for balanced-to-combination skin and wears beautifully under makeup or on bare skin, every single day, protecting not only with the best type of broad-spectrum sunscreen (non-nano zinc oxide), but also a blend of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and essential fatty acids.
BUT the difference between the Nutrient Day Cream and this Tinted version is that this one has a whisper of a tint with a pale yellow undertone. It doesn't offer coverage like a foundation — not even close — but it makes your skin look very subtly like a more even, brighter, sun-kissed version of itself. And who wouldn't want that?
Plays very nicely with makeup (it's a great primer), and it's packaged in glass with an airless pump. Lovely.
Want to try it out first? Request a sample using our Custom Sample Service.

Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream Tinted Spf 30

Lightweight, broad-spectrum sunscreen for body / 6 oz
We normally only carry physical sunblocks, but we made an exception for MDSolarSciences' Quick Dry Body Spray SPF 40 because it contains three of the safest chemical sunscreens; it's effective; and it's so easy to use that it might convince some people who otherwise wouldn't 'screen up to do so. The super-light, non-greasy, fast-drying finish will thrill even the most sunscreen-averse, and it's water-resistant up to 80 minutes. This non-comedogenic formula has also been enriched with antioxidants to provide further protection from the sun.
This is a beach bag must-have, and if you're going to use a spray, this is the healthiest and most effective one we've found. Like all the sunscreens we carry, it's reef safe — and the non-aerosol system keeps propellant in the can, not in the environment (or on your skin).

Mdsolarsciences Quick Dry Body Spray Spf 40

Ultra-lightweight sun protection with sheer coverage / 1.7 oz
This is a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula — very similar to the MDSolarSciences Mineral Creme, but with a sheer tint that makes it perfect for those who want an even, matte finish on their skin and can't bear the thought of white residue. It's very sheer and doesn't provide a lot of coverage like a BB cream or tinted moisturizer, so it works with all skin tones. Interestingly, we first brought this product on for darker skin tones, but we've found that those with very fair skin love it, too, because it gives them a very slight golden glow.
The very water-resistant, fragrance-free, broad-spectrum formula is ideal for both daily use and sports, and it's safe for sensitive skin. Great for protecting bald heads, too! Recently updated with higher SPF and antioxidant protection from vitamin C as well as cranberry, green tea, and pomegranate extracts. PS The latest packaging is now 100% recyclable.

Mdsolarsciences Mineral Tinted Creme Spf 30

Restorative, non-oily tonic for scalp health / 1.69 fl oz
Reverie CAKE is the type of thing that we think the world just needs more of. Healthy hair comes from a healthy scalp: makes sense, right? But what doesn’t make sense is the dearth of effective and good-for-you products that are designed specifically to help your scalp.
The good news is that Reverie, the line created by stylist Garrett Markenson, has one. (Of course they do; they’re brilliant.) The restorative, non-oily Reverie CAKE soothes the scalp and promotes healthy hair growth. Whether you’re dealing with itchiness, flakes, dryness, or oiliness, its versatile blend of ingredients will help by maintaining a healthy rate of cellular turnover as well as balancing hydration levels. We’ve seen it dramatically improve itchy scalps and eyebrows alike, and because it helps balance your scalp’s oil production, it can extend the time between your shampoos.
It also inspires a regular ritual of gentle scalp massage, which we’re big fans of.

Reverie Cake Restorative Scalp Tonic

Hair & Scalp Treatment

Fragranced, multipurpose moisturizing oil for tuberose fans / 3.4 oz & 1 oz
LIHA Idan Oil is so many things. One of LIHA’s best sellers, it's a sublimely scented, deeply nourishing body moisturizer; a leave-in conditioner and perfume for dry hair; a decadent bath treatment; and even — due to its high concentration of tuberose — a solid perfume.
Idan Oil is made with the enfleurage technique, where a tuberose flower is immersed into cold-pressed coconut oil, with a drop of phthalate-free fragrance added in to stabilize the formula and ensure a lasting scent. Like any high quality coconut oil, it solidifies in cooler temperatures and liquefies in warmer temperatures. This change doesn’t affect the product’s potency or fragrance, so you can liquefy it to your heart’s content by placing it under very warm running water anytime you need to.
A little goes a long way with this formula, which is truly for fans of the sweet, heady scent of tuberose. (Since this is such a scent-forward product, please feel free to order a sample through our Custom Sample Service – we’re always happy to make them and find that it’s always the best way to give fragranced products a try.)
Idan Oil gets its name from the Yoruba word for “magic,” and it’s not only one of the first products created by LIHA, but also the enduring favorite of its co-founder, Liha. When feeling particularly indulgent, she’ll slather it on head to toe at bedtime, rinsing it off in the morning for silky, fragranced skin. It’s also a favorite hair treatment: curly or kinky hair types can use it as a moisturizing leave-in conditioner, and fine hair types can use it as a pre-shampoo treatment in the shower (before shampooing, apply and leave in for up to 15 minutes before washing and conditioning as usual). All hair types can try it as a split-end treatment, whether left on or used as an overnight treatment.

Liha Idan Oil

Body Lotion & Oil

High performance anti-aging treatment for neck & chest / 3.4oz
*Formerly 37 Actives Neck & Decolletage Treatment*
Macrene Actives High Performance Neck & Decolletage Treatment is an improved silicone-free and more powerful version of the best selling 37 Actives Neck & Decolletage High Performance Anti-Aging Treatment.
The winner of Allure's 2019 "Best of Beauty" award, this new and updated Neck & Decolletage Treatment is a marvelous addition to the Macrene Actives family. It features the same anti-aging ingredients found in the updated cream, plus several additional actives  including unique red algae and watermelon extracts that reverse sun damage and specifically target the aspects of aging that are most common in the neck and chest area, like firmness and elasticity. And it's a good thing it has that extra oomph: The skin below your jawline is thin, and without extra care, it can age at a much faster rate than your face.
The fantastically effective Neck & Dec treatment, as it's known in inner circles, has a lotion-like consistency that makes it easy to cover larger surface areas. You may actually find yourself slathering it all over your body in an attempt to encase yourself in a reverse-aging bubble. (That would not be crazy at all...we might be doing that ourselves.)

USDA Certified Organic Ingredients | Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Paraben-Free | Phthalate-Free | Sulfate-Free | Fragrance-Free | Acrylate-Free | Glycol-Free | Mineral Oil-Free | Petrolatum-Free | Animal Byproduct-Free | Mica-Free | Talc-Free | Silicone-Free | Packaged in Glass | Made in USA

Macrene Actives High Performance Neck & Decolletage Treatment

Leave-in moisturizing & frizz-fighting treatment / 3.3 oz
Reverie MILK: We knew this product was good when Dara almost couldn’t bear to part with our tester bottle. Its creator, stylist Garrett Markenson, dubbed it “Milk” because, as he puts it, “It’s such an essential product.” We wholeheartedly agree: rich in lightweight natural oils, this emulsion (lotion, in everyday terminology) moisturizes hair, fights frizz and static, shortens blow-drying time, and separates curls and waves — all without stickiness, greasiness, or excess weight. Celebrity hairstylist Sunnie Brook tells us it’s so moisturizing yet residue-free that she actually likes having a little extra left on her hands, because she can use that to moisturize dry hands and elbows.
And it’s no wonder: Garrett had the formula developed by a skincare chemist because he wanted it to be different, more effective, and less goopy than any hair product on the market. In our view, he hit all of those goals in spectacular fashion.
Not only that, but MILK has also helped Garrett achieve his original goal in starting the Reverie product line: to create jobs in California. The product is entirely formulated, produced, and packaged in California (with the exception of the Miron glass used for the bottle, which is made in Germany).
Reverie MILK features a subtle, fresh, herbal scent with hints of vanilla, clove, and pepper.

Reverie Milk Anti-frizz Nourishing Treatment

Elegant and charming fragranced body lotion / 8 oz
We are entirely in love with Ellis Brooklyn’s Body Milks. They’re free of endocrine-disrupting phthalates and parabens, simplify your body care routine by combining hydration with fragrance, and look gorgeous on your dresser. And it’s no wonder they’re so excellent: they’ve been created by Bee Shapiro, a beauty and style writer for The New York Times, Vogue, and others, and Jerome Epinette, the genius behind Byredo and other chic fragrances.
Fable is — we'll admit it — our favorite of them all. It's an elegant, charming, chic floral, featuring top notes of neroli and black currant, that's inspired by the Aesop fable. As Bee puts it, "Set in the forests of Arcadia, this elegant orange blossom scent is roused by the first meeting of Androcles and the Lion. The gorgeous initial bloom plays with dewy violet, petitgrain and honeysuckle before being rounded by the warmth of crisp amber and cedarwood. The moral of the famous Aesop fable is kindness—Androcles removes a thorn from the lion’s paw—a notion as lovely as the fragrance."
The phthalate-free fragrance has been expertly blended into a custom-created, light but nourishing body lotion. Enriched with rosehip, meadowfoam, and camellia oils, this body milk soaks into skin immediately for a velvety finish.
If you're not sure which Ellis Brooklyn scent to try, order our Custom Sample Service and request the two you find most intriguing.

Ellis Brooklyn Body Milk - Fable

Deep-cleansing oil wash for all skin types / 4 oz
The Kristina Holey + Marie Veronique Pure + EO Free Oil Cleanser is the perfect first step in the extraordinarily soothing, skin-health-restoring regimen developed by celebrated facialist Kristina Holey and renowned formulator Marie Veronique. (To learn more about this very cool collaboration, visit our blog.)
Kristina and Marie both love Marie's Replenishing Oil Cleanser, a beautiful oil based wash that dissolves hardened oil, debris, sunscreen, and makeup to decongest pores and deep clean without disrupting skin's natural protective barrier. Many an oil-cleansing fan is devoted to it. So, taking a beautifully simple "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach, Kristina and Marie started with that star cleanser as a base and made some very slight changes designed to address the most sensitive of skins: they removed the essential oils and put in some elderberry extract — a multifunctional ingredient that prolongs the shelf life of the cleanser.
And you still get all the things we love about the original cleanser: - The carefully chosen blend of oils, rich in Omega-6 fatty acids (which, by the way, acne prone skin tends to need more of), that thin sticky sebum deposits and allow oils to flow to the surface where they can lubricate skin's surface instead of causing a ruckus underneath - The mild cleansing agents (decyl polyglucose and sucrose cocoate) that provide greater cleansing power without irritating skin - The pre/probiotic complex that helps reduce irritation by supporting the health of the skin microbiome
The result: a super-calming, fragrance free deep clean.
If your skin tends to be dry, this may be all you need; if that's the case, we suggest removing it with a warm, wet muslin cloth or softer bamboo pads, like MyHavtorn's. If you like a “cleaner” feeling or your skin tends to be balanced to oily, we suggest following this up with the Gentle Gel Cleanser or Balancing HypoTonic.
Actually, we suggest following this up with the Balancing HypoTonic no matter what, because that's one of our favorite products. It's marvelous.

Kristina Holey + Marie Veronique Pure + Eo Free Oil Cleanser

Cleanser

Deep-cleaning, pore-unplugging, yet non-drying cleanser / 4 oz
There’s nothing quite like this cleanser, which deep cleans and unclogs pores with an efficient blend of alpha and beta hydroxy acids (lactic acid and black willow bark) while apple cider vinegar, a natural antimicrobial, helps restore skin’s pH balance. If you’ve been a fan of drugstore “Deep Clean” cleansers in the past, you’ll find that this is a kinder, gentler, much more adult-appropriate version that still leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean.
Surprisingly, this cleanser is actually one of our favorite products in Marie Veronique’s entire, and entirely wonderful, Treatment Line. It effectively purifies skin, but the creamy/milky/gel-like texture never leaves skin feeling dry. As Marie says, “Clearing pores without drying skin is crucial to treating adult acne, as adult skin is more prone to inflammation — which can result in wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.”
It’s a particularly wonderful way to start your morning, even if you’re not a major acne sufferer. We just love this stuff.

Marie Veronique Treatment Cleanser

Redness-reducing makeup remover & cleanser / 3.3 oz
The Organic Pharmacy's Rose & Chamomile Cleansing Milk is a super-luxurious, super-natural makeup remover and cleanser for delicate skin that's prone to redness. It's packed with organic, hand-harvested, steam-distilled rose extract along with honey and soothing, nourishing oils (sesame, jojoba, apricot — tried and true hits) to calm and condition skin while effectively removing dirt and makeup. Feels soothing, leaves skin looking refreshed and radiant, and smells positively dreamy.

The Organic Pharmacy Rose & Chamomile Cleansing Milk

Cult favorite for deep-cleaning all skin types / 2.63 oz
The Organic Pharmacy's Carrot Butter Cleanser is a favorite of celebrities, beauty editors, and our customers. Why? It effortlessly removes makeup and the most stubborn blackheads, and perhaps most importantly, it will turn your bathroom sink into a spa. Deep cleansing with a dollop of this organic lusciousness will become a ritual you look forward to every day. A jar will last at least three months, so it's definitely worth the splurge. Please use it with the Organic Muslin Cloth, which has the absolute perfect texture, for the full experience.
Secret tip: Nothing removes stubborn nose blackheads more effectively than this stuff.

The Organic Pharmacy Carrot Butter Cleanser

Invigorating anti-acne, antibacterial wash for most skin types / 3.3 oz
Move over, scary drugstore acne cleanser made for teens: This refreshing, antibacterial face wash is a very adult, very organic, and very effective approach to blemish control. Unlike a lot of antibacterial washes, The Organic Pharmacy's Peppermint Face Wash leaves skin feeling comfortably hydrated but completely clean — and ready for whatever comes next in your anti-acne product arsenal.
One of our favorite facialists, Lori Anderson, discovered this product through us - and she now recommends it to her acne-prone clients in San Francisco and uses it herself. How's that for a great testimonial?

The Organic Pharmacy Peppermint Face Wash

Light, soothing treatment for dehydrated skin / 1 oz
Luzern Serum Absolut ReHydrate  is an invaluable addition to anyone's medicine cabinet, regardless of skin type. All skin types — from oily to dry — can experience dehydration; to solve it, this incredibly lightweight serum is rich in hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides, an unusual but brilliant combination that stops dehydration in its tracks and soothes related irritation. Our customers love that it seems to deliver non-greasy hydration deep beneath skin's surface for a smooth and youthfully radiant complexion. It can also be used as a standalone moisturizer for oily or acne-prone skin, especially during the summer.
Serum ReHydrate is one of our top picks for men, too, since it feels like water and comes in a handy pump.
This formula was recently made even better with a new ceramide complex containing lipids in liquid crystalline form to further help dry skin, along with a very low-molecular-weight, short-chain hyaluronic acid to boost elasticity.

Luzern Serum Absolut Rehydrate

Serum

Low-key but marvelous lotion with Vitamin A / 1.7 oz
BioRecept Lyco’Vitamine A is the current favorite product of its creator, master formulator Anne Dupouy-Camet. (Which is saying something, given that she’s a pharmacist at Parisian paean to the skincare gods CityPharma.)
Anne originally developed this lightweight lotion to mimic the effect of cult French pharmacy favorites Avibon and A313, but without the greasiness: while those products can feel a little bit like sticky Vaseline, this one absorbs like a dream on all skin types, with a subtle, phthalate-free, sensitive skin friendly, apricot-like scent that we love.
Like Avibon and A313, Lyco’Vitamine A treats skin to a gentle dose of vitamin A, enough to improve skin’s firmness over time but not nearly enough to cause the flaking or irritation you’ll often find with a prescription retinol. It also includes a hefty amount of hyaluronic acid, whose penetration is enhanced by the vitamin A in the formula for even greater hydrating, healing, and collagen/elastin boosting capabilities. Lycopene adds an antioxidant boost, and aloe, glycerin, sunflower seed, and sweet almond oils create a beautifully light, crave-worthy texture, which is everything we’d expect from BioRecept.
Use at night only. You can apply a smaller amount (2 pumps) on combination-oily skin types or as a layer underneath your favorite moisturizer — or slather on twice that amount for a treatment/moisturizer in one like our Guide, Jodie does: she’s a believer and has noticed a positive effect on hyperpigmentation, too. It doesn’t pack the retinol punch of Marie Veronique’s superpowered Gentle Retinol Night Serum, but it’s an excellent choice for those who want to experience the skin-firming benefits of Vitamin A in a balanced, very French kind of way. They do moderation so well, don’t they?

Biorecept Lyco'vitamine A

Skin Care

Radiance-boosting, supercharged antioxidant serum / 1 oz full size

*Next Gen: Upgraded with new C derivatives in addition to the original concentration of encapsulated ascorbic acid for even more C power. Also, now essential oil free.* When a discerning beauty editor revealed to us that this supercharged antioxidant serum is her desert-island product, we knew we had to take a closer look. Said beauty editor is a smart cookie, because she knows that the magical trio of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic acid can dramatically improve the protection offered by your sunscreen.
What’s particularly smart about this product is that the CE Ferulic combination is joined by other antioxidant powerhouses, like Co-Enzyme Q10, astaxanthin, and lycopene. And it’s in a moisturizing, sensitive skin-friendly base that leaves all complexions looking radiant.
Vitamins C+E+Ferulic Serum is a fabulous alternative to retinol for pregnant women, too, since its Vitamin C can work at night to rebuild collagen. So if you’re expecting or nursing, try using this as your AM/PM treatment serum.
PS Vitamin C shelf life is a hot topic, but don’t worry about this one. The peachy-colored Vitamins C+E+Ferulic Serum contains ascorbic acid stabilized in an anhydrous solution, so it’s not activated as an antioxidant until it reacts with the moisture in your skin. The next-gen formula does not contain any essential oils, which makes it odor-neutral at first — but, due to its many active ingredients, it may develop layers of complexity over time (like a good wine). Like all Marie Veronique formulations, it uses anhydrous emulsions, encapsulation, and combinations of synergistic ingredients to ensure that the formula stays perfectly stable and active for 6 months after opening.

Marie Veronique Vitamins C+e+ferulic Serum

Botanical-packed anti-inflammatory, anti-redness serum / 1 oz full size
Marie Veronique herself first started making products to relieve her own rosacea effectively and healthfully, so it stands to reason that her products are pretty spectacular soothers for delicate skin.
Marie's Redness Relief Serum, which features powerfully calming anti-inflammatories, is her star product for rosacea sufferers. The light, slightly creamy serum features micronutrients to strengthen capillaries as well as a probiotic complex to naturally balance microbiota (since some redness can be due to microbial disruption on the skin’s surface). The ingredient list reads like a recital of everything you could possibly want on your redness-prone skin: anti-redness sodium salicylate and tomato fruit leaf extract, capillary-boosting rutin, calming bilberry, and healing niacinamide, among other multi-dimensional antioxidant stars like green tea and sea buckthorn.

Marie Veronique Redness Relief Serum

Perfectly moisture-balancing serum for skin that tends to be oily / 1 oz
TWELVE Beauty Ideal Rebalancing Level Serum is like the twin sibling of the brand’s Ideal Moisture Level Serum, only this one is made specifically for oily, combination, and younger skin.
It’s an ultra-light, oil-free, water-based serum that helps reduce the production of sebum while at the same time reducing pore size and providing just the right amount of hydration. Oily, combination, and acne-prone complexions will welcome its moisture-regulating abilities: unlike many moisturizers and hydrating serums made for these skin types, this one truly helps balance moisture levels over time rather than drying out the skin.
Like its twin, Ideal Rebalancing Serum is made with the longest-chain hyaluronic acid on the market. This creates a permeable film on skin to plump fine lines while, over time, ensuring that it stays elastic and hydrated. It’s particularly helpful for sensitive, irritated skin; frequent flyers; or those who are constantly exposed to adverse weather conditions, central heating, or air conditioning.
Like the other items in the TWELVE collection, Ideal Rebalancing Level Serum is free from parabens, sulfates, silicones, petrochemicals and glycols. This product is also free of essential oils. Formulated and produced in Spain.

Twelve Beauty Ideal Rebalancing Level Serum

Hydrating, brightening, dark-spot-reducing milky serum / 1 oz
TWELVE Beauty Ideal Brightening Corrective Serum is a must-have product of the brand’s creator, Pedro Català — and that’s a strong statement, because this guy really knows his stuff. (As beauty editors have mentioned, “What Pedro doesn’t know about naturally active skincare isn’t worth knowing.”)
What makes this such a desert island product for Pedro is the fact that it’s the most “complete” formula in the lineup: along with hydrating and moisturizing ingredients, it contains a supermix of botanicals — Mallow, Peppermint, Cowslip, Willowherb, Lady’s Mantle, Heath Speedwell, Cucumber, White Genepi, Lemon Balm, Yarrow, Masterwort, Buddleja — chosen for their ability to brighten dull skin.
While we’re also partial to the brand’s Ideal Moisture Level Serum, we have to agree that this one is just as fabulous, if not even more so – mainly because TWELVE’s Ideal Brightening Corrective Serum has been clinically shown to improve brightness and reduce the intensity of dark spots from sun, aging, and acne. The light, milky formula also illuminates, brightens, and evens skin tone – and it’s safe for sensitive skin as well as those who are pregnant or nursing (hello, perfect pregnancy-melasma-fighting treatment).
Like the other items in the TWELVE collection, Ideal Brightening Corrective Serum is free from parabens, sulfates, silicones, petrochemicals and glycols. This product is also free of essential oils. Formulated and produced in Spain.

Twelve Beauty Ideal Brightening Corrective Serum

Vanilla-scented hydrating mist / 8.5 fl oz extra size & 3.3 fl oz travel size
We love our mists, and Josh Rosebrook’s Hydrating Accelerator is no exception. This mist is a blend of vitamin-infused aloe juice and lightweight oils that sink into skin right away to soothe and hydrate. It works nicely underneath an oil or cream, like Josh Rosebrook’s Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30, when skin feels like it just needs a liiiiiittle bit more hydration to be its best dewy self. It also pairs well with Josh Rosebrook’s Cacao Antioxidant Mask, since the moisture it adds help the mask spread more easily upon application; it also allows you to keep the mask on your skin more comfortably for a longer period of time.
Some of its most diehard fans simply use it to refresh their skin periodically throughout the day, perhaps because it smells like vanilla and marshmallow candy. If you like your products to smell dessert-like, order up one of these. PS We're loving the new bottle, which is made from 50% Ocean Waste Plastic and 50% post-consumer recycled plastic.

Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator

Deep-hydrating, exfoliating, & brightening mask / 2 oz
It's surprisingly tough to find a mask that will both hydrate and exfoliate; it seems as though we're usually forced to choose between the two. But Luzern's Hydra-Enzyme Masque NUIT is superbly moisturizing and also happens to contain an efficient combination of pumpkin enzyme ferment and biofermentation oligopeptide, which work together to brighten and smooth skin gently but very noticeably (you won't be able to stop touching your face and marveling at its baby-soft feel). It makes for the perfect pre-bedtime mask ritual followed by a gentle, replenishing cream or oil moisturizer — to avoid sensitivity, you'll want to use the Masque on nights when you don't use retinol or additional exfoliating acids.
Here's the other thing we love about this product: if your skin isn't sensitive, you can actually wear it as an overnight mask, too. This will deliver even more pronounced freshness and radiance, and it'll allow the vitamin C and licorice extract in the formula to go to work on discoloration and sun spots. Just apply a thin layer to your clean face (use the brush that's included), go to sleep, and prepare to wake up to a brighter tomorrow.

Luzern Hydra-enzyme Masque Nuit

Micronutrient-powered balancing, brightening, healing, and toning mist / 4 oz
While there’s something alluringly innovative about the brand’s Pre+Probiotic Mist, Marie Veronique’s Treatment Mist is the one to go with if you struggle with acne, oily spots, hyperpigmentation, or generally inflamed skin.
Its blend of B vitamins, licorice root, and green tea reduces inflammation from acne flareups, helps with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and calms redness without any irritation or dryness. A shot of apple cider vinegar makes it a great balancing mist for Combination-Oily and Oily skin types, too.
If you ever get that “I feel a breakout coming on” feeling, you need this secret weapon in your medicine cabinet.

Marie Veronique Treatment Mist

Light-to-medium coverage moisturizer & foundation in one / 1 oz
Inika’s Certified Organic BB Cream is one of the reasons why we decided to bring this brand to our shelves. The hypoallergenic BB Cream is like the Liquid Foundation’s more translucent, multi-tasking, easygoing sister: instead of medium to full coverage, its coverage is light to medium, and it’s designed to be a primer, moisturizer, and foundation in one — so its smooth consistency makes it easy to apply and blend with fingers for a subtly perfected, dewy no-makeup look.
In addition to its beautifully natural-looking finish and light, breathable texture, Inika’s BB Cream boasts 80% certified organic ingredients — the highest you can find in any BB cream — and an ingredient list that reads like that of a skincare product. A collection of organic, skin-friendly oils are blended with aloe and bitter orange flower water for long-lasting hydration and antioxidant protection, and a touch of organic geranium, lavender, lemon, and bergamot essential oils provide it with a beautiful scent that you’ll look forward to every day. This gorgeous formula, which melts into skin, is one of our favorite products from Inika.
If you’re looking for a little more coverage, Inika’s BB Cream works beautifully with their Baked Mineral Foundation. Email or call us if you need any help sorting out the right shade.
This product is Certified Organic, Vegan, Cruelty Free, and Halal.
Our shade selection advice (click here for a guide with images) :
Porcelain is for very fair skin (think Nicole Kidman) with cool, pink undertones Cream is ideal for light skin complexions with warm undertones that might lightly freckle but stay fair all year round. Nude works well across light to medium complexions that tan slightly in the sun. Beige works well across light to medium complexions with cool undertones. Honey is ideal on medium to dark skin tones and lightly tanned skin with warm undertones. Tan is ideal for medium to dark beige skin tones — deeper tans and olive skin.
Want to try a sample first? You can order samples using our Custom Sample Service . Alternatively, Inika’s trial kits provide you with a sample of the brand’s Liquid Foundation (which you can use to color-match, since the shades are the same as those of the BB Cream), their fabulous Primer, and two shades of their Loose Mineral Foundation (whose colors match Inika’s wonderful Baked Mineral Foundation — great if you want additional coverage).

Inika Certified Organic Bb Cream

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Foundation

Extraordinarily energizing bar soap / 5 oz
This beautifully lathering bar soap quickly became an essential once we realized how much it made us look forward to stepping into the shower. Its get-up-and-go blend of eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, and grapefruit would have been energizing enough, but Ursa Major upped the ante by adding in some volcanic rock. The effect is an exfoliation so subtle that it surprises you when you look down at the bar and say, "Ooh! This soap is slightly gritty in the most perfect way." Shea butter, sunflower seed oil, aloe, honey, and coconut add a just-right level of soothing moisture.
Excellent for you, for your houseguests, or anyone in need of a stocking stuffer.