While we all have a unique routine when it comes to skincare, haircare, beauty and grooming, one thing is universal: these practices can become like rituals. Each season seems to bring its own weather-related woes, and countless products promise to buff, puff, nourish and soothe. From scents to scrubs, sunscreen to soaks, we have rounded up some of our favorite effective potions, lotions and indulgent items.
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From Stockholm-based brand Selahatin, the “Of Course I Still Luv You” toothpaste promises an upgrade to regular iterations. With the expected heart of green mint, peppermint and menthol, the formula surprises with notes of verbena, bergamot, cardamom and pine. With antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, the toothpaste cleanses, polishes and whitens teeth while promoting healthy gums. It’s also suitable for those with sensitive teeth. Price is …
New from Fable & Mane, the MahaMane Smooth & Shine hair oil nourishes while protecting hair from heat and the elements. The formula comprises ingredients like shikakai (known as “fruit for the hair”), ashwagandha (which can help strengthen follicles) and rosemary. The leave-in solution—applied to towel-dried, damp hair or dry ends—shields hair from harsh winter weather, as well as heat up to 450F. A few …
Helmed by Ze Yan, OMAD is a holistic skincare company rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. From the brand comes the Ginseng Nourishing Glow Mask, a calming yet energizing formulation that blends six Chinese medicinal herbs with Nicotinamide (which helps with dark spots) and Ceramide (for improved moisture retention). It also boasts Frankincense oil to support the reduction of wrinkles and renew skin cell growth, ginseng …
Suitable for all skin types, this Gua Sha from skincare brand Herbivore (founded by Julia Wills and Alexander Kummerow) helps encourage lymphatic drainage. The 100% rose quartz facial massager helps improve skin elasticity, reduce puffiness, ease tension and aid the skin in retaining moisturizer when used with a serum or oil. It is available in two shapes: heart and teardrop.
Brooklinen’s hand-poured candles utilize aromatherapy to cultivate wellness and inspiration. Each soy and coconut wax blend candle further intends to impart a restorative mood. From the fragrant range, our selection, the Good Intentions scent, provides fresh and earthy aromas to contribute to mindfulness.
From high design, cruelty-free and non-toxic nail care brand Emilie Heathe comes a fragrant new hand cream of the utmost quality. On the nose, floral notes of violet and gardenia marry with the herbaceousness of sandalwood, cedar wood, amber and musk. The formula aims to provide deep moisture through sunflower seed oil, aloe extract and shea butter. Traditionally Asian components, including seabuckthorn berry, ginseng, white tea …
Based in Canada, Jenn Harper’s Cheekbone Beauty is an Indigenous-owned and -founded cosmetic brand, created to make space for the community within the beauty industry. The brand routinely donates to a variety of North American non-profits including Shannen’s Dream and the FNCFCS, the Navajo Water Project and others. From the product line comes the SUSTAIN Lip Gloss, a lightweight, vegan formula that moisturizes and softens—courtesy of …
Laura Schubert and Lillian Tung’s body-care brand, Fur, caters to an inclusive definition of beauty, whether its pro-skin or pro-bush—or both. Their Ingrown Eliminator serum is formulated with lactic acid, lavender oil, willow bark, aloe and other vegan ingredients to reduce ingrown hair, soothe irritation, eradicate bumps and brighten the skin. The water-based serum is gentle on the skin yet powerful enough to target hair.
Tower 28 (founded by Amy Liu) was named for a real lifeguard tower in Santa Monica to emphasize their focus on safe, clean products. Their ShineOn Lip Jelly combines the shine of gloss with the nourishment of lip balm. Vegan and cruelty-free, the formula contains five natural oils (including avocado, raspberry seed and apricot kernal oil) to soothe and protect lips. It comes in 12 …
Kyrgies honors the beauty of wool and the traditional craftsmanship of felt through timeless footwear. Their classic design is handmade by artisans in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan with wool from small, family-herded flocks nearby. Using low-impact dyes, they offer the cozy slippers in three subtle colors. Only four components make up the slippers: wool, glue made from natural rubber, polyester felt and silicone grips.
From beauty brand and platform for queer- and gender-expansive identities, We Are Fluide, the 7-Free Polish is a non-toxic, vegan nail polish. Free of the seven harmful components typically found in such formulas (formaldehyde, Toulene, DBP, Xylene, Camphor, Phthalates and TPHP), this gloss won’t do you harm. With a thick and shiny application, it’s available in glittery hues, bold shades and iridescent iterations.
Made from Xiuyan jade from Anshan in the Liaoning Province, this comb-shaped implement is essentially a gua sha tool for your scalp. Use on dry or wet hair to not only promote blood and qi flow (aiding with scalp and hair health), but also for massage and relaxation. This, along with other beautiful tools, comes from CH favorite Lanshin (founded by acupuncturist, herbalist and TCM …
