Odds + Ends: March 10, 2025
The skincare, home, fashion and food finds that have been making me happy recently.
Can someone please tell me how we’re almost at the middle of March? I guess it was inevitable after a seemingly endless January and the blip in time that was February (at least to me). But here we are and I have a few things to brighten your Monday and your week!
DRMTLGY Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably seen this product on your IG feed (a lot). I’ve been intrigued but never pulled the trigger, and then DRMTLGY sent it to me to review. In a nutshell, OMG I was blown away.
To quote myself in a text to my BFF: “Have you tried the DRMTLGY under-eye? It is legit better than any concealer.”
First off, a little goes a long way (and the price point is fantastic). I dot it on around my eyes including my browbones and lids, spread it around until the de-puffing metal tip loses its cool, and blend it with a concealer brush. That’s it. The peachy undertones work color-correcting magic on dark circles, it doesn’t settle into fine lines and it lasts all day.
On the skincare side, this mineral-based broad-spectrum SPF gives you're an extra dose of anti-aging peptides, antioxidant snow mushroom and barrier-boosting ceramides. It’s also available in only four shades (I wear medium) so you have a lot of wiggle room there.
JMsolution Marine Luminous Pearl Sun Spray SPF 50+ PA++++
You know you’re supposed to reapply sunscreen throughout the day to maintain its effectiveness—but you probably don’t. I’ve always struggled with this, which is no bueno since I live in Florida and walk the dog several times a day. But with this discovery, now I have absolutely no excuse. The highlights in no particular order:
Effortless SPF touch-ups while sitting in the blaring sun at lacrosse games
Three forms of hyaluronic acid
A blend of five marine extracts that definitely won’t hurt
The refreshing cooling sensation
Its weightless feel
Pearl extracts for a radiant finish
It costs $8.50
Here’s where this sunscreen gets interesting… I wanted to know its active sunscreen ingredients, but this is a Korean product so the back label is in, well, Korean. I dug a little deeper on the Amazon page and saw it listed no active ingredients (unlike “similar products” from Sun Bum and the like). I also tried using a photo of the can and Google Translate. (No dice.) Then I headed over to the JMsolution website (and struggled to find my way to the English version) in an attempt to confirm, but I did not find the product.
At this point I’ve theorized that it contains sunscreen ingredients that are available in South Korea but not FDA-approved for use here. Regardless, I’m sticking with my hunch because this inexpensive sunscreen had been a game-changer for me—and that’s all I need to know.
Curio Ionic Dish Sponge
Nothing makes me feel old like falling head over heels for a kitchen sponge, but I’m here to tell you this one is a winner. First and foremost, it magnetically attaches to the side of your sink so you can ditch that gross sponge holder. You can also throw your sponge in the dishwasher to clean and disinfect it (although I have yet to do this and have never experienced that dreaded sponge stink). One piece of advice: I tried the Ionic Counter Sponge but found that it started to fall apart after a week or so. Go with the Dish version—it works for all your kitchen-cleaning needs!
Yamazaki Home
If the idea of Spring has you itching for a few small household upgrades, look no further than this affordable brand that’s an obsessive organizer’s dream. I’ve scooped up this printer stand, tissue box, trash can, hamper, coffee container and lots of under-sink storage—and the sleek, simple designs work with any décor style.
Gutzy Organic
I’m a big snacker, which can become a problem if I don’t stick to smart treats. I’ll also take any opportunity to boost my gut health and get more fruits and vegetables (I strive to eat at least 30 types of plants every week), which is why these pouches come in handy. And they’re delicious, especially if you ever found yourself enjoying baby food a little too much. You’re also getting 8 or so grams of fiber, prebiotics to feed the “good” bacteria in your belly, a boatload of vitamins and no added sugar. Boom!