Archive for May 2016
Our Guide to Gorgeous Skin for Summer
With the unofficial start of summer just around the corner, the official start of my summertime skincare routine is here. After all, what may work wonders in the wintertime may become superfluous when temperatures and humidity begin to soar. Of course, my regimen switch-up also has to take into consideration upcoming vacations and overseas travel…
Read MoreSarah’s Bridal Beauty Diary
Hey guys! Yes, I got hitched! If you happen to follow me on Instagram (@sarah_glow), you may have noticed some fancier-than-usual posts (pictures courtesy of our wonderful wedding photographer @megcourtney1). To be honest, I am still getting accustomed to being open about my personal life as I’ve always been a fairly private person, and I’m still not entirely convinced anyone is all that interested in what…
Read MoreSoak Up the Sun (Safely, With SPF)
While we talk product a lot in our offices, perhaps no product category is more contested than sunscreens. We all have the same basic needs in our SPF protection: a wide-spectrum formula that doesn’t irritate the skin and plays well with or without makeup. Past that, the opinions differ. Some of us like a thicker,…
Read MoreTester Panel Review: Blossom Jeju Soombi Cleansing Oil
As soon as the GR team found out that Blossom Jeju was coming out with a cleansing oil and foaming cleanser, we were nearly inconsolable with excitement. We’re all about the benefits of Camellia oil in our offices- each of us has a different way that we love to use the antioxidant powerhouse. Blossom Jeju’s new…
Read MoreMix-and-Mask Cocktails: Yuripibu Lotus Water Mask + Black Tea Firming Mask
Our co-founders Sarah and Christine were so excited to bring Yuripibu stateside because of their crazy clean formulations and how well their products actually worked to improve skin. (In case you forgot, Sarah was utterly obsessed with the Artichoke Power Essence.) With each new product launch from Yuripibu, we get more and more excited. The…
Read MoreOvernight Sensation: Sleeping Masks For Your Skin Type
I’ve got to hand it to those one-sheet-mask-a-day girls you see all over Instagram. I mean, for me to set aside a good two hours for a masking session (which includes, of course, double cleansing, exfoliating, two rinse-off masks, and finishing with a nourishing sheet mask), it takes some serious planning and aforethought — and…
Read MoreGet Skin Out of Hibernation with the Latest Exfoliation Trends
At long last, the weather is edging above the 60s in NYC and it feels like the warmer months are finally here to stay. After the long winter months of slathering on rich creams, it can feel like skin needs a little ‘dusting off’ to shed it’s dull, lackluster appearance. While sometimes there’s nothing like a thorough scrub,…
Read MoreIngredient Spotlight: Ginger
Well known for being a remedy for an upset stomach, ginger has long been consumed as a healthful and medicinal ingredient with multiple healing benefits. In traditional Asian medicine, ginger is considered a warming food that increases internal energy and improves blood circulation. The warming effects of ginger are best suited for those with cold…
Read MoreMeet the Crystal Iceplant Pressed Serum
I’m excited to share with you my rave review of the Blithe Crystal Iceplant pressed serum– aka the product that reminded me how to love moisturizers again! When I first learned about Blithe’s Pressed Serums, I was all about the balm texture of the Tundra Chaga formula. Thick as custard, the Chaga serum melts into…
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