August 9, 2019

Everything's coming up roses thanks to Jurlique, air-drying made easy with Buble and bumble, a hack for keeping grippy-socks grippy and Eminence Organics products that have combination skin covered.

Everything's coming up roses

Earlier this summer I professed my love for Jurlique’s Rosewater Balancing Mist, and it seems the beauty gods were listening. Just days after publishing my post, I received a package from Jurlique, and was elated when I unboxed their new Moisture Plus Rare Rose collection. Featuring the same exclusive rose extract as my beloved mist (which is sourced from flowers grown on Jurlique’s organic farm in Australia), I now have a serum, lotion and gel cream that deliver the same pleasure I derive from the sprayable version.

But these products come along with an added bonus: 24-hour hydration. Proven to instantly improve the skin’s moisture levels (and keep skin plump and juicy all day), I love that I can select a formula based on how thirsty my skin is at any given time.

The super-lightweight Rare Rose Serum cools on contact and kicks off your skincare routine with barrier-reinforcing dwarf lilyturf root extract plus a botanically-based hyaluronic acid alternative for instant skin smoothing, along with the environmental protection we all need.

For maximum moisture, follow with one of the three Rare Rose moisturizing options, which include a Lotion, Gel Cream and Cream. Designed for all skin types (including sensitive), combination and normal-to-dry skins (respectively), these freshly-scented hydrators leave skin soft, supple and oh-so dewy. And now it seems everything’s coming up roses (skincare-wise, at least)!

Yes, you can air-dry your hair

If the summer heat hasn’t made you give up on your blowdryer yet, kudos to you. Mine has barely seen the light of day since May and discovering the perfect product cocktail that allows me to air-dry has been truly life-saving. Whenever the topic comes up with friends, the most common statement I hear is, “If I let my hair air-dry it’s a disaster.” My response is always, “You’re not using the right products.” If you’re still searching for the hair holy grail that lets you skip the heat styling, consider these options for different hair types from Bumble and bumble.

Fine to medium hair: Don’t Blow It (Fine)
If you worry about your fine hair falling flat, this leave-in cream adds texture and bounce while protecting your strands from the sun—without a hint of stiffness or crunchiness.

Medium to thick hair: Don’t Blow it (Thick)
With extra control to fight frizz, this protective cream features a blend of avocado, sweet almond and sunflower oils for a smooth, soft end result with minimal effort.

All hair types: Surf Styling Leave In
Nothing says summer like fresh-off-the-beach waves, and you can get them without a curling iron or stepping foot outdoors. This limited-edition product gives the hold and flexibility necessary for tousled texture, minus the dullness and stickiness. Stock up while you still can!

Never be without grippy socks again

Anyone who does Pilates on at least a semi-regular basis knows the importance of grippy socks—and the annoyance that occurs when they lose their stickiness. I’ve tried everything from washing them inside out and letting them air-dry to “refreshing” their grip with E6000 Spray Adhesive (which is apparently a ballet dancer hack). Despite my preservation efforts, I still have to replace my socks every few months, so when Pointe Studio announced a subscription program I jumped right on it.

It’s super-simple: For $30 every three months (or $99 for a year), you get three new pairs—and you can choose from all full-foot or a mix of full-foot, strap and open styles. (Just so you know, Pointe Studio does not offer toe socks.) I was thrilled with my first box, especially the smiley face ruffled ones and am already looking forward to my next batch!

Consider your combination skin covered

Caring for combination skin can be a challenge… No one wants to play favorites when dealing with both dryness and excess oil on different areas of your face, and using different products on your cheeks and forehead and nose as chin is less than ideal. What if you could get two separate formulas in one jar so your entire complexion gets the skincare treatment it needs and deserves? Well, you can with Eminence Organics’ Balancing Duos. 

Whether dry, oily, acne-prone or sensitive, all types of skin need moisturizer—but no one wants a vanity or medicine cabinet that is overflowing with lotions and creams. The Balancing Moisturizer Duo solves this common combination skin problem by including the Green Tea T-Zone Mattifier to hydrate oily and pimple-prone spots plus Pomelo Cheek Hydrator for areas that require more moisture.

Multi-masking is nothing new—and essential for managing dry and oily areas at the same time. The Balancing Masque Duo eliminates the need for multiple jars and tubes by serving up the Charcoal T-Zone Purifier and Pomelo Cheek Treatment in one jar. The former clarifies and purifies pores with oil- and debris-absorbing charcoal and kaolin clay as it smoothes and mattifies zones that are prone to shine. The latter draws out impurities as well, but the shea butter base supplies dry skin with the extra moisture it needs.

The beauty of these dynamic duos is that you can use the two products in tandem—or separately if you skin is having a dry spell (or experiencing a humidity-induced uptick in oil production). In the name of efficiency alone, these products are at the top of my “stroke of genius” list!