10 things I'm crushing on right now
From skincare and fragrance to the bedding that has significantly decreased my productivity, I hope my recent acquisitions will make you as happy as they've made me.
Beauty Pie Superluminous Under-Eye Genius
Though billed as a color-corrector (and not a concealer), I find myself skipping the cover-up after just a light swipe of this miracle worker. The creamy formula does not settle into those little nooks and crannies (I promise), but just be mindful of the shade guide. It comes in Light/Medium, Medium/Deep and Deep—but the shades correspond with the color of your dark circles, not your overall skin tone.
Kosas BB Burst Tinted Gel Cream
Part skincare, part tinted moisturizer, this is a go-to when I’m not straying all that far from home. It has enough coverage for a Zoom call (at least for me when I use the Beauty Filter) and I love the fact that it delivers barrier support plus an extra dose of peptides and zinc (to calm redness) throughout the day—while feeling like you’re wearing nothing at all.
Trader Joe’s Microdermabrasion Scrub
You know how a lot of Trader Joe’s stuff is private label (similar to Costco’s Kirkland products)? I am thoroughly convinced that this exfoliating scrub is really the Dr. Brandt version (which costs almost 10 times more). I keep this in my shower since all those ultra-fine crystals can get a little messy, and it never disappoints.
Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream
I love a good lip plumper, but sometimes I want more color as opposed to a sheer gloss. If you like a rosy pink, the “Mudslide” shade is a total winner.
Byredo Young Rose
It had been a while since I splurged on a new perfume, and this was love at first sniff. No wonder, since a deeper dive into the notes reveals all of my favorites, starting with musky ambrette and pepper up top, Damask rose and iris in the middle, and more musk and ambroxan at the base. While this is definitely a floral scent, it’s actually pretty fresh thanks to a nice balance of woody, powdery and amber accords. I’m obsessed.
Quince Organic Airy Gauze Duvet Cover
This has been my most life-changing recent purchase, and thanks to this linen refresh if you can’t find me I’m probably in my bed. (My family has started to tease me by asking if I’m going to “gauze it up.”) After a few months with this duvet, my husband got into bed one night and finally said, “Yeah, our bed is unbelievably comfy and cozy.” While the duvet gets most of the credit for making my bed my favorite place to be, my upgrade also included the matching shams (natch) and fresh, new sateen sheets to complete the cloud-like experience. On that note, I think it’s time for a nap.
DEINDE Moisture-Locking Face Stick
I was introduced to this new brand when I wrote a CEW article about the launch, and this stick quickly became my favorite. I use it as a highlighter, lip balm, cuticle smoother and any other time I need a targeted surge of moisture—and it features biotech ingredients like naringenin (a potent antioxidant), squalane and ceramides so it has your skin barrier covered.
SickScience ShapeShift V-Line Jaw Defining Serum
Are you concerned about fullness under your chin or lax skin along your jawline or neck? (Who isn’t?) This serum targets excess fat and tech-neck with pineapple exosomes and it really works! Don’t sleep on this $58 slam dunk—but you’ll have to snooze until it’s back in stock so sign up for an alert!
Glossier Full Orbit Eye Cream
I’m still not 100% sold on the fact that we really need a separate eye cream, but of course I use one anyway. I’m have a specific list of criteria when I try something new, including it has to be in a tube or pump (never a pot) and it needs to be a cream because I find that gels are more likely to pill. Any contender also needs to target everything that’s going on around my eyes from dark circles and crow’s feet to aging eyelids and a general “I didn’t get enough sleep last night” appearance. Glossier’s eye treatment ticks all of these boxes without breaking the bank.
12% ammonium lactate cream
If you’ve been with me for a while, you probably know about my ongoing obsession with my dry, cracked heels. Long story short, the last time I saw my dermatologist for my skin-cancer check, she diagnosed me with psoriasis. This prescription-based cream has been the game-changer I’ve been searching for—and you didn’t hear from me that you can order it on Amazon (for a lot less than it costs with my insurance). I highly suggest this for getting your feet flip-flop ready.
So that’s it for now… I want to know what you’re crushing on right now, so let me know in the comments.
Also, would anyone want to start an ongoing beauty chat where you can ask questions and share your latest purchases? LMK!