New Clean Skincare Brand Offers Natural Beauty Products for Under $30

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New Clean Skincare Brand Offers Natural Beauty Products for Under $30

With a focus on cruelty free, non-toxic ingredients, Fleur & Bee officially debuts its new natural skincare line.

The latest research shows that a growing number of consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the ingredients found in their beauty products, in turn, pushing many to demand product transparency. According to a 2017 study, 68% of consumers believe it is important or extremely important to consider the ingredients when deciding which products to buy.

 
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“There’s such a large segment of the consumer population now that no longer trust what’s in their beauty products. Some fear using ingredients they can’t even pronounce may be causing them more harm than good,” said Matthias Hug, Fleur & Bee Founder/CEO.

According to the National Toxic Encephalopathy Foundation, U.S. researchers have identified 10,500 industrial chemicals used as cosmetic ingredients, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxics, endocrine disruptors, plasticizers, degreasers and surfactants. Contrary to what some consumers might think, the Food and Drug Administration has little oversight of the beauty industry, resulting in the industry largely regulating itself.

U.S. researchers have identified 10,500 industrial chemicals used as cosmetic ingredients

Believe it or not, cosmetic regulation laws in the United States have not been updated since 1938.

“It is so crucial that consumers know what they are putting in and on their bodies. We only have one, and we need to take care of it as best we can. Just as eating healthy foods are important, so is being mindful of the different products we put on our skin,” stressed Hug.

To help fulfill the consumer demand for safer beauty products, Hug is proud to announce the upcoming launch of a 100% vegan skincare brand made with only natural, carefully sourced ingredients. Fleur & Bee’s products include botanically sourced vitamins, antioxidants, and moisturizers that are designed to help achieve visible results by improving the skin’s appearance.

the 100% vegan skincare brand made with only natural, carefully sourced ingredients

“The benefit of natural skincare products is that they have been proven safe and effective,” explained Hug. “Some ingredients like parabens and artificial fragrances can actually be harmful for your skin yet they are still found in many skin care products—but never in anything produced by Fleur & Bee.”

While some consumers may believe that the U.S. government polices the safety of the mixtures in beauty and cosmetic products—this is, unfortunately, not so. The government does not currently require health studies or pre-market testing for beauty or cosmetics products before they are sold. For Hug, paying close attention to ingredients and performing research should not be optional.

“That’s why we have done a lot of research and testing behind closed doors to get the formulas for our products just right. We have tested different formulations and solicited feedback to help us improve our formulation,” explained Hug.

“Wanting to create the best possible product, we went through several iterations to make sure we arrived at products that are safe and effective. We made sure to test our products on all kinds of skin, oily, dry, and sensitive. We ended up with products and formulations we’re proud of and have tested very well on all skin types.”

Products by Fleur & Bee will include a moisturizing face cream, an anti-aging eye cream, a rejuvenating vitamin C serum, and a refreshing rose water toner. Consumers can purchase these products via Amazon or the company’s website. One percent of all sales will help distribute menstrual hygiene products to girls in need.

ABOUT FLEUR & BEE: Based in South Pasadena, California, Fleur & Bee believes that what we put on our bodies is as important as what we put in our bodies and that high-quality skincare doesn’t have to be expensive. That’s why our skincare products are designed to be clean, safe and natural. All our products are proudly bottled in the United States and available for under $30. We believe in our product so much that we’ll refund you within 30 days if you don’t think we’ve created the best natural skincare line you’ve ever tried.

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fleurandbee.com

With love,

FWO

Interview with Romana Lai of Romana Makeup

(Skin Care: Lunar Skin / Hats: Sun Yorkos / Director: Yao Yao Unconditioned Ltd.)

Interview with Romana Lai

Romana Lai of Romana Makeup certainly likes to keep busy. Even though she and her team have been styling models for the New York Fashion Week runways for several seasons now, she’s still found time to create and publish her own book, New York Style, using on her fine art training to inform her aesthetic principles. We caught up with her at NYFW to learn more about her. You can follow her on Instagram (@romana117).

(Designer: DAMOWANG / Lead Hair: Bary Baker @ Unite Hair / Makeup: Romana Lai)

Q: You have a background in fine art. How has it influenced your makeup career?

I have a passion for beauty and colors; because of that, I’m able to create gorgeous aesthetics. I also love history and various types of art, so that’s also inspired my work greatly.

Q: Your career has been guided by spirituality. Does it still play a part in your career today?

Spirituality and my own unique relationship with God have steered my path (both professionally and personally). It’s great to rely on a trustworthy guide.

Q: Tell us about your book, New York Style. How did it come about?

Writing my book came with its own unique challenges.

It took me about two years because I was focused on the production for the book — I handled the photoshoots, scouting models, and photographers, stylists for wardrobe and hair, and location for the photoshoots.

It was tough, but it helped me to not only grow as a makeup artist but develop my leadership and team-building skills.

 (Designer: Sienna Li / Lead Hair: Seiji Uehara / Lead Makeup: Romana Lai) 

Q: You have been working fashion week for many years. How does that feel?

It is such a great opportunity that I will never take for granted.

When I moved to New York 10 years ago, working NYFW was my dream — a dream now fulfilled many times over.

I’ve had amazing jobs as lead makeup artist with a collective of designers from around the world, which is why I’ll be soon expanding my brand into fashion weeks globally (London, Paris, Milan).

I’m excited about upcoming plans for expansion because my team represents the global market I want to reach; my team members are from Taipei, Argentina, Shanghai, and Tokyo, and all eager for growth potential.

my team represents the global market

Q: Anything special this year?

Most certainly.

For the past 3 years, I’ve primarily focused on hair and makeup. I made the decision to incorporate different elements into my work this year such as unique sponsorship collaborations with a skincare designer and hat maker.

I also partnered with an influencer to integrate social media marketing into my events authentically.

(Romana Backstage makeup demonstration)

Q: What is the biggest secret to your success?

Firstly, I feel it’s so important to be nice in our industry — no one wants to work with mean people (laughs)!

Secondly, be brave and listen to the voice inside your heart. A lot of people in this industry are really scared to challenge themselves. This is a really tough, hellish career, because you have to overcome a lot of struggle as an artist, but having an original and creative platform helps tremendously.

be brave and listen to the voice inside your heart

It’s also important to have faith in yourself always and no matter what the circumstances may be.

(Designer: Irina Shabayeva Hats: Sun Yorkos Photographer: Yuchen Liao)

Q: You also work as a consultant, among other things. What other projects do you have in the works?

I really wish I could get more interesting projects that would not only utilize my vast skillset but promote and foster a great team of people.

I’m considering creating new projects within the fashion/tech/beauty arena within the near future.

Special thanks: Lunar Skin, Yuchen Liao, Monique Lewis, Andy Lincoln, Sun Yorkos, Yaoyao, Jasmine, Lawrence.

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On Instagram @romana117
RomanaNYC.com

With love,

FWO

Fashion Week Online 2019 Beauty Awards

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Fashion Week Online 2019 Beauty Awards

Our absolute favorite beauty products that we’ve tried this year

There are a lot of amazing beauty products out there, and we test out too many to count. We have compiled a list of the best products, in our opinion, that we have come across this year. Every product was tested over the course of three months and carefully selected based on what we felt you as the reader should really try for yourself.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Clean Beauty Award Winners

 

Bath & Body Award Winners

 

Haircare Award Winners

 

Fragrance Award Winners

 

Skincare Award Winners

 

Makeup Award Winners

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Bath & Body Award Winners

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Bath & Body Award Winners

Our showers are our happy places at FWO. It is so important to use quality products on your body, it is your largest area of real estate so the standards of what we use on our body is high. From genderless shower gel to reef-safe mineral sunscreen to an unparalleled anti-aging body cream we don’t know if we could live without any of these body care products.

 

Basil Shower Gel

Le Labo’s ability to create addictive and luxurious scents is pretty much unparalleled. Amplify your shower experience with this basil scented shower gel. There is a really nice lather, it doesn’t leave you feeling dried out after your shower and you will smell so good all day long.

Le Labo – $25, lelabofragrances.com

Skin Care Oil

Prepare to find yourself touching your arms and legs all day long after you use this silky body oil. Your skin will look hydrated and glowy, without feeling greasy or sticky. The plant based oils and thermal water will soften your skin and support the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Avene – $26, aveneusa.com

Scalp and Body Scrub

Dual products like this scalp and body scrub are perfect for people who share a shower with someone else but love to pretend your shower is actually a full blown spa. The sugar crystals help with a dry or flaky scalp and will gently exfoliate the body while the coconut oils lock in moisture.

OUAI – $38, theouai.com

Pampering Deodorant

Seriously protecting you from underarm sweat, underarm stains and odor for a full 24-hours. Infused with Murmuru butter, a nut based fat, and rose you will smell fresh and help moisturize your underarms.

Love Beauty and Planet – $7, lovebeautyandplanet.com

Sleep Calming Bath Soak

After a stressful day nothing beats drawing yourself a nice bubble bath. The lavender and chamomile essential oils will help release tension and relax your mind and muscles. The formula was created with expert British perfumers to master the perfect blend of essentials oils for the most luxurious bath soak you could ask for.

The White Company – $36, thewhitecompany.com

SPF 30 Mineral Mist

This mineral SPF is not like most other zinc sunscreens, you won’t see an ounce of white residue on the skin or feel sticky. It will physically block the harmful UV rays from your skin and leave you feeling soft and silky smooth. For an added bonus it is biodegradable and won’t harm the reefs!

Hampton Sun – $34, hamptonsuncare.com

Shaving Gel Oil

No more irritation or ingrown hairs from shaving, this fragrance free gel will be your new shaving necessity. Meadowfoam seed oil soothes the skin as you shave without clogging your razor, which is a common problem with most shaving gels.

Löwengrip – $20, amazon.com

Luminous Bronze Self-Tan Body Mist

Self-tanners can be a really tricky product to trust, you don’t want to look orange or streaky and you definitely don’t want to ruin your carpet or clothes. With this one you just mist yourself all over and can rub any residue in, without staining your clothes or looking like a crazy person. We love this one because it is mess free, and gives you subtle color that will trick everyone into thinking you spent the weekend at the beach.

Löwengrip -$42, amazon.com

Anti-Aging Body Cream

This isn’t your average body lotion, you are going to get way more than moisturized skin with this anti-aging cream. White almond, elderberry blossom and purslane (a signature ingredient for Dr. Barbara Sturm) work together to tighten and firm the skin by restoring the skin’s elasticity. If you spent too many hours in the sun in your younger years or have noticed your skin is simply showing signs of aging this is a great investment to help reverse the years.

Dr. Barbara Sturm – $260, molecular-cosmetics.com

Stay Fresh Dry Spray

No need to worry about streaking or staining your favorite shirt with this spray-on deodorant. It protects you from sweat and odor even when you are working out, working more and more as you move. Who doesn’t want to have their armpits smell like white flowers and lychee?

Degree – $5, target.com

Softening Cocoa Butter & Vanilla Bean Body Lotion

A hero in the summer months as you show off your legs but also in the winter when your skin is feeling ultra-dry. The cocoa butter is going to give your skin deep hydration and smells amazing especially with the vanilla bean.

St. Ives – $5, stives.com

Confidence in a Neck Cream

More now than ever neck wrinkles are an issue that we all face no matter our age, here to help all of our “tech necks” is this rich neck cream from IT cosmetics. Your neck and chest will feel tighter and smoother over time, working to improve the skin’s elasticity for a more youthful look.

IT Cosmetics – $52, itcosmetics.com

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With love,

FWO

Clean Beauty Award Winners

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Clean Beauty Award Winners

Prepare to see a lot more clean and non-toxic beauty content at FWO this year, we are so excited to show you some of our favorite clean beauty products. Whether you are committed to using only non-toxic products in your life, or only starting to think about making the jump to using clean beauty there is something for everyone here. Clean beauty can be defined in many different ways, to keep it simple we selected products that don’t use parabens, sulfates, coal tar, hydroquione and other ingredients that can have a damaging effect on your body.

 

Slaai-Makeup Melting Butter Cleanser

When you come home from a late night out, you want a cleanser that will take ott the brightest of eyeshadows and all those thick layers of foundation quickly and effectively. This butter-like cleanser does the job but doesn’t leave your face feeling stripped or dry.

Drunk Elephant – $34, drunkelephant.com

Face Hero

This face oil balances out oil, hydrates and nourishes the skin and gives a dewy after-glow. Suitable for all skin types, this one truly is a universal oil that everyone can use and love.

Go-To – $34, gotoskincare.com

Blemish Clearing Serum

Forewarning, if you live with your significant other they will 100% be stealing this. Skin types prone to breakouts can seriously benefit from adding this into their skincare routine, it helps unclog your pores, soothes redness and inflammation. This serum not only helps prevent breakouts, but will reduce the time that annoying acne sticks around.

Juice Beauty – $30, juicebeauty.com

The Refresh Mint Resurfacing Moisture Mask

One of the best smelling masks that we have tested to date, the refreshing mint scent will leave you wanting to do this mask over and over again. The formula includes pumpkin & pineapple enzymes to gently exfoliate and moisturize the skin, while lactic acid will give you major glow.

Maya Chia – $68, integritybotanicals.com

Essential Hydrating Rose Tonic

One of the crucial aspects of a great mist is whether or not you feel misted, or feel like you are being sprayed by a hose. This toner is a light, refreshing mist that works with your skin’s barrier to lock in moisture but doesn’t leave your skin feeling stripped and dry.

Kari Gran – $38, karigran.com

Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer

Don’t overlook this moisturizer, the gel-water base makes it so lightweight that you can wear it all summer whether you have dry or oily skin. Even layered underneath SPF or foundation your skin will feel soft, hydrated, dewy and breathable.

Tata Harper – $116, tataharperskincare.com

Eye Cream Line T

Evening Primrose, chamomile and sage oil makes this gentle enough for the eye area while delivering tons of moisture and smoothes out any lines and wrinkles. Apply the morning after a long night to fix tired looking eyes.

Susanne Kaufmann – $73, susannekaufmann.com

Limitless Lash Mascara

Describe this mascara in word you say? Length. Your lashes will look so long, and it lasts through your morning workout all the way through an extended happy hour. This non-toxic formula is so good that you won’t miss your traditional mascara, trust me.

Ilia – $28, iliabeauty.com

Kohl Eyeliner

The color here is so rich and deep, you can’t go wrong. Perfect for a smudged out smokey eye or applied on the water line to achieve a sleek look.
Khôl Eyeliner – Jillian Dempsey

Jillian Dempsey – $20, jilliandempsey.com

The One Eyeshadow Palette

Major pigment, insane colors, buildable glitters and free of any toxins… What more could you ask for in an eyeshadow palette? One of our favorite parts about this palette is the versatility, you don’t want to pack 5 palettes when you travel. This one allows you to create a simplified daytime look, a glittery look that packs in the drama and some beautiful smokey eyes. The One is an absolute knock-out.

Lawless – $64, lawlessbeauty.com

Bronzed Beauty Bronzer Duo

With two shades that both have just enough shimmer but not too much you can play with either shade depending on your mood or the occasion. It blends so easily for a subtle contour that have everyone asking how your cheekbones look so damn good. Plus, the white packaging is so luxurious that you’ll want to leave it on your vanity for the world to see.

lilah b. – $42, lilahbeauty.com

Metamorphic Highlighter in Siren

A highlighter that can be worn on any skin-tone is an automatic win. The shine lasts all day, even if you get caught in the rain without an umbrella (yes, we are serious). The golden shine picked up on the light from our computer screen and looked like we had a professional come glam us up for the day.

Rituel de Fille – $32, ritueldefille.com

Liquid Lip Colour

This liquid lip color is perfect for everyday wear. It gives you a glossy finish that is not tacky or sticky, with enough color pay off that you can finish off a subtle, low maintenance look.

Dr. Hauschka – $22, hauschka.com

Pot of Shade: Heliotropic

A primer & spf all in one product, packed full of natural botanicals like iris stem cell extract to also plump and firm the skin at the same time. The sleek packaging is an added bonus, perfectly suited for everyday use or for your next weekend at the beach.

Kypris – $75, credobeauty.com

Tinted Face Oil

A little goes a long way with this tinted face oil. If you don’t normally like foundation, meet your new best friend. The oil will absorb into the skin, leaving behind a layer of matte pigment that still lets your skin shine through.

Kosas – $42, kosas.com

Seal The Deal

Formulated with mica instead of talc makes this setting powder lightweight and gives you a natural look that will stay put all day. This one won’t clog your pores, which will really help reduce breakouts! We absolutely love this setting powder, once you try it you won’t be able to go back.

Lawless – $36, lawlessbeauty.com

Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist

Formulated without alcohol, silicones and all the other ingredients you don’t really want to be misting all over your face this is a great mist to keep at your desk for those midday slumps or to refresh and hydrate your skin all thorugh-out the day.

Glow Recipe – $28, glowrecipe.com

Coconut Shower Oil

Your shower is your own personal safe space where you can decompress and shut out the world, so don’t you want to fill it with things that spark joy? This shower oil smells of luscious coconuts that will transport you to a tropical getaway as you melt away all the stress, dirt and grime from the day.

Kopari – $28, koparibeauty.com

Hanami Body Lotion

A truly unisex product with a minimalist scent that you’ll receive endless compliments on. With subtle notes of sandalwood and musk you will continuously pick up on the smell all day in a non-aggressive, barely there kind of way. This body lotion is formulated to be light enough to wear in the summer but rich enough to get your skin through harsh winter days.

PHLUR – $28, phlur.com

Amethyst Exfoliating Body Polish

This jasmine scented body polish isn’t like other body scrubs we have tried, you only need a small scoop of this delightful scrub. It is made from crushed amethyst that is then mixed with epsom salts, sugar, coconut oil and shea butter so you won’t only exfoliate your body but feel moisturized and ready to show off your legs afterwards.

Herbivore Botanicals – $44, herbivorebotanicals.com

Vitamin C Probiotic Polish

Vitamin C is more stable in the powder form, which means the product will be effective for longer than a water or oil based vitamin C. This gentle exfoliating polish is based with bamboo and rice powder, and plenty of vitamin C to give you a non-abrasive yet effective way to exfoliate your skin.

Osea Malibu – $108, oseamalibu.com

Phyto-Medic Eyelash Enhancer

Not only is this a non-toxic, eyelash enhancement serum that you can feel confident won’t have any negative side-effects but the results will shock you. Coming from someone who has dealt with short and straight eyelashes all my life, after using this nightly for about 3 months I started to get tons of compliments on how long my lashes look. An absolute game changer in the beauty industry.
LASHFOOD – $80, lashfood.com

Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant

Even skeptics of a well-performing natural deodorant will like this one from Ursa Major. There aren’t any added fragrances that can irritate the skin, instead you smell the eucalyptus and mint. This deodorant worked through the brutal summer months in New York City, so you know it is good.

Ursa Major – $18, ursamajorvt.com

Love Lather Moisture Shampoo

This shampoo is 98% natural, so it isn’t perfect but we loved it compared to other “clean” shampoo options. You get a great lather with just one pump that leaves your hair clean but not dry. It smells like coconut, the main ingredient, mixed with pine and lavender.

Together Beauty – $29, sephora.com

Supernatural Deep Conditioner

Baobab proteins fill in the gaps of damaged hair strands like a deep conditioning treatment. Amazonian oils seal the strands for a healthy and nourished look that won’t leave your hair greasy or flat. Plus, it smells heavenly for hours after you rinse it out.

Playa – $28, playabeauty.com

Lustero Body Oil

One of the best parts about this body oil is its versatility. You can shake the bottle to get a super shimmery oil that gives your body a nourished and golden glow, or simply don’t shake it and you won’t get any shimmer as the gold flecks settle on the bottom.

Oilio E Osso – $60, olioeosso.com

Resurfacing Serum

Perfect for everyday use and people with dull or uneven skin, this serum is formulated with a combination of 7 AHAs and BHAs to help replace dead skin with a fresh and glowing complexion. Packed with antioxidants to help fight off free-radicals that dampen your radiance this is truly a must-have in your skincare routine!

Tata Harper – $88, tataharperskincare.com

Aqua Brow Powder + Pencil Duo

Whether you like a super-defined or natural and fluffy brow you can achieve either with this pencil meets powder duo. Infused with some magical brow enhancing properties, it will also help make your brows actually fuller and thicker over time.

LASHFOOD – $25, lashfood.com

Améline Eau de Parfum

Non-toxic fragrances are very important, you breathe in the smaller particles so you want to really look at the ingredients in your fragrances. PHLUR introduced a clean perfume that smells like fresh roses, bergamot, pink peppercorn with hints of sandalwood that results in a classic yet modern scent that you’ll want to wear everyday.

PHLUR – $96, phlur.com

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With love,

FWO

Fragrance Award Winners

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Fragrance Award Winners

Having a signature scent is part of your personal brand, it can finish off your look and give you the confidence to kill it in a meeting or on a date. These are some of our personal favorites, from bold floral profiles to musky and woody scents you might just find your next signature smell. Plus, all of these fragrances are so undeniably chic you won’t be mad looking at any of these on your counter everyday.

 

North Bondi

This is the perfect vacation fragrance, rooted in white musk and florals with hints of lemon, apple blossom, violet and blackberry. OUAI recently announced that this will be in their permanent collection after they released a limited number of 4 scents last year that were just so popular they had no other choice. If you love the brand’s wave spray then you’ll definitely want to try this out.

OUAI – $56, theouai.com

Amo Ferragamo Flowerful

This floral fragrance is anything but your standard floral scent. It leads with hints of yuzu flowers and black currants followed by peony, vanilla orchid and jasmine blossoms. You’ll smell like you rolled around in a garden full of fresh blooms, but in the best way possible.

Salvatore Ferragamo – $108, ferragamo.com

Amber Musk
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Amber Musk is the perfect fall fragrance, it blends together amber and creamy musk with sensual florals and coconut water for a scent profile you’ll want to spritz on your blankets too. It is rich and sophisticated and lasts all throughout the day, plus it looks really chic on your vanity.

AERIN – $130, aerin.com

for her PURE MUSC

A musk fragrance has never smelled so elevated as the newest for her scent. It is a warm and elegant scent that smells like musk with hints of cashmere and white flowers, designed to be layered with other fragrances in the line. We love this for date nights, it is such an addictive scent that will last all night long.

Narciso Rodriquez – $126, narcisorodriguezparfums.com

Rose Morning

Some people would say that roses smell the best in the morning when they begin to bloom, Fresh set out to capture that specific smell with this eau de parfum. It takes on a modern feel that you don’t typically get with rose based fragrances, adding touches of black currant, violet leaves and white tea.

Fresh – $90, fresh.com

Florence

Imagine capturing the spirit or Paris in a bottle and there you have this sophisticated fragrance from Tocca. With notes of bergamot, fresh gardenias, pear and tuberose you will feel instantly transported to a french garden that you will never want to stop smelling.

Tocca – $76, tocca.com

L’eau d’Issey

One of the timeless fragrances from Issey Miyake this scent will never go out of style. This classic fragrance smells of various florals from lotus, lilies and freesia with hints of musk and wood. It is complex and deep, but clean and aquatic at the same time.

Issey Miyake – $104, macys.com

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FWO

Haircare Award Winners

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Haircare Award Winners

We are just going to come out and say it, no one has perfect hair. Of course we are firm believers that you can love your hair no matter how it looks, but it helps to have an arsenal of products that can help give you the hair of your dreams. From dry scalps, to kinky curl maintenance to calming frizz we have rounded up products for every type of hair concern. Can you ever really have too many bottles of hairspray or dry-shampoo? We don’t think the limit exists.

 

Television Perfect Hair Shampoo

Sometimes color-safe shampoos don’t really do much else for your hair, that is not the case with this R+Co formula. Juniper berry is the star ingredient here, giving your hair moisture without weighing it down. It will also work to strengthen your hair and add shine.

R+Co – $32, randco.com

OKARA Color Protection Conditioner

Not only does this conditioner protect your color from fading but it enhances your color while smoothing the strands from color damage. Natural okara and witch hazel extract power this conditioner that you really need to try if you color your hair.

Rene Furterer – $32, renefurtererusa.com

Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Conditioner

Oat milk will draw out any impurities, oil or dandruff from the scalp while adding shine to the hair. Even fine hair types can use this conditioner, you’ll notice how hydrated your hair feels post-shower without the weight of other moisturizing conditioners.

Garnier – $6, target.com

Densiage Redensifying Serum

Healthy hair starts at the scalp. Ginseng is great for scalp care and also promotes the growth of hair along with the serum’s albizia extract. This serum will help your hair grow and will thicken your hair with long-term use, your hair will pretty much immediately feel more dense too.

Ducray – $64, dermstore.com

Serene Scalp Soothing Leave-On Treatment

Scalp treatments are made sexy with this Oribe packaging. Use it on dry or wet hair to soothe the scalp and reduce flakiness with star ingredients chamomile, cucumber, peppermint oil, and aloe extract.
Oribe – $48, oribe.com

Weightless Hydration Daily Scalp & Hair Mask
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The scent and texture of this mask make is feel so luxurious you won’t believe you didn’t pay half your paycheck for it. Using a “zip-up” technology it works to mend split ends, and balance the scalp. Unlike other masks, it is lightweight enough to use every time you shower and you won’t have to worry about any left over oils or product after you wash it out.

Kristen Ess – $14, kristinesshair.com

Restore Large Brush

Detangle your hair without getting a headache, pulling out all your hair or damaging the strands. Raincry is a professional hair line with brushes handcrafted in France, one of the last brands that still create brushes this way. Reinforced boar bristles will distribute the oils at the scalp throughout the hair to promote healthier, less damaged looking hair.

Raincry – $95, raincry.com

Bushwick Beach No-Salt Wave Spray

One of the best parts about the beach is how your hair looks so effortlessly chic after. Unless you have time to dunk your hair into the ocean everyday amika’s wave spray seems like the best solution. Spritz your damp hair and blow-dry it a bit for texture that will last all day.

Amika – $25, loveamika.com

Take Hold Hairspray

A flexible, long-lasting hair spray that will give your hair shine and hold without feeling piecey or sticky. Prolong your blowout an extra day or keep the fly-aways at bay with Glamsquad’s most requested product. It is super light-weight and was designed so that you can run your fingers through your hair without losing the hold.

Glamsquad – $16, glamsquad.com

Dry Texture Foam

If you shower at night you can wake up with some wacky hair that is hard to style without the use of heat or getting it wet. This texturizing mousse gives your hair a sexy, tousled look that we all wish we woke up with. Rice protein and polymers will keep your hair in place all day without making it matte or dry. Thank you, Jen Atkin for allowing us to press the snooze button a few more times every morning.

OUAI – $28, theouai.com

Detox Clear

This dry shampoo is actually clear, you literally won’t see an ounce of residue on your hair after you apply it. Using potato starch (how cool?!) to absorb all the excess oil and odor your hair will look clean and refreshed without the weight or dryness of other dry shampoos.

Drybar – $23, thedrybar.com

Good Behavior

Good Behavior is one of our all-time favorite anti-frizz sprays. It contains spirulina proteins and hydrolyzed keratin proteins that work to smooth the hair from the inside out. For maximum results spray it all over damp hair then blow-dry it, you’ll still notice less frizz if you air dry your hair too.

IGK – $32, igkhair.com

Perfect Shine Oil Mist

If you want hair that reflects the light like a diamond ring under the sun look no further than this oil mist. A few spritzes will give a head-turning shine and glossy finishes even to lackluster and dry hair. You won’t believe that you paid less than $20 for this too, it stands up to prestige shine products that cost closer to $100.

NatureLab. Tokyo – $16, naturelab.com

Curl Gelée for Shine & Definition

Define your natural curls without any crunch or weight, this will give your curls life. A little goes a long way, you only need a dime size amount. Formulated with macadamia, neem and apricot oils your hair will be moisturized and smooth.

Oribe – $44, oribe.com

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With love,

FWO

Makeup Award Winners

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Makeup Award Winners

Makeup is such a fun beauty category, the possibilities are endless and the formulas just keep getting more and more innovative. We are so excited to see so many inclusive brands launching larger selections of shades and addressing people of every age and background. From the days you want just a little makeup to the nights you want to try out a new, daring look we have got you covered. We hope you have as much fun trying these products out as we did selecting them for you.

Veil Mineral Primer

A great primer needs to be able to not only create a base for your makeup but also diffuse redness, diminish pores and not pill products you use after. Hourglass has given us what seems to be the perfect primer that checks off all of our boxes. It is silky and smooth once applied with a matte finish that won’t leave you feeling dry.

Hourglass – $54, hourglasscosmetics.com

CC+ Cream SPF 50

A color correcting foundation that does so much more than give you full-coverage. It acts as a primer, covers up any blemishes or dark spots, delivers your skin moisture throughout the day but doesn’t look cakey or unnatural. Your skin will look like your skin, without any of the imperfections.

IT Cosmetics – $39, itcosmetics.com

Bendy Avocado Concealer

Bless this concealer for eliminating the need to have a separate concealer for blemishes and the undereyes. Avocado oil is really hydrating, preventing a dried out and flaky acne spot that ends up being worse than before you tried to cover it up.

First Aid Beauty – $22, firstaidbeauty.com

Touch Flesh Highlighting Balm

 

Flesh Beauty – $18, fleshbeauty.com

Color Drops Serum Blush

Available in four stunning shades from a pink blush tone to coral to a rich berry shade there is a color for everyone no matter your skin tone. The blush serum is super pigmented that blends easily with buildable coverage. It goes on pretty sheer, letting your natural glow shine through without all the glitter from a normal blush.

EM Cosmetics – $25, emcosmetics.com

Bye Bye Pores Bronzer

The brand’s Bye Bye Pores formula put into a bronzing powder. Give your skin a sun-kissed glow while your pores become nearly invisible. Perfect for those days you don’t want to wear a lot of product but still want a little color.

IT Cosmetics – $30, itcosmetics.com

Bar of Gold Palette

The holy grail of highlighters, this trio of white gold, rose gold and bronze will not disappoint. You can use any of all of the shades to illuminate your face. One of the best parts about this is that you get an insane glow without having a layer of glitter on your face, giving it a more natural look.

Charlotte Tilbury – $58, charlottetilbury.com

Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50

All of our favorite things combined into one bottle. With this mist you can set your makeup, prevent your face from sweating for about 40 minutes and get your dose of SPF. You no longer have to slather another layer of sunscreen on every 2-3 hours, simply spritz your face with this heavenly spray.

Supergoop! X Rebecca Taylor – $28, supergoop.com

The Feline Flick

This liquid eyeliner is definitely the most fool-proof one that we tested, producing a shockingly clean line time and time again. You don’t have to worry about any smudging or bleeding with this one either.
Charlotte Tilbury – $30, charlottetilbury.com

Brow Pencil

A pencil and gel all in one product you can define the brow, sculpt and set it with this brow pencil. The shape of the pencil allows you to get really precise lines as well as lots of coverage giving you a sharp brow without the fuss of having to use multiple products.

trèStiQue – $24, trestique.com

Caution Extreme Lash Mascara

Buildable without turning clumpy or weighing the eyelashes down so much they look straight. Forget eyelash curlers with this insanely black mascara, it gives you so much volume you’ll look like you just had a professional lash lift.

Hourglass – $29, hourglasscosmetics.com

The Colossal

You won’t believe that this is a drugstore mascara. Even after the first coat you will see that this mascara will lengthen and give your lashes incredible volume. The brush is ultra-fluffy to separate your lashes with every coat you apply.
Maybelline – $8, ulta.com

Venus XLII Palette

With 18 shades of matte, sheer iridescent, foil and metallic earthy colors the possibilities are endless. Rich greens, warm browns, peachy pinks allow you to play with dramatic looks or keep it simple with one or two of the colors.

Lime Crime – $58, limecrime.com

Superstay Ink Crayon

This formula stands up to the most luxurious and expensive lipsticks that we have ever used. It is so buttery with a subtle matte finish that will last for about 8 hours, without any bleeding or transferring onto your teeth. With 12 shades that look great on a magnitude of skin tones this is a knock-out lipstick we are going to buy again and again.

Maybelline – $10, maybelline.com

Restore Balm

Lipstick Queen created a luxurious balm packed with vitamin E and shea butter to moisturize dry lips. You won’t have to reapply it every 5 minutes and it won’t leave your lips feeling sticky. The perfect balm to prep the lips for a gloss or lipstick.

Lipstick Queen – $20, net-a-porter.com

Hot Sauce Lip Gloss

Glossy lips are back and here to stay, and the best way to nail this trend is with Hot Sauce Lip Gloss. There are 10 nude shades that are sheer enough to let your lips or lipstick peek through while giving you glassy shine that your hair won’t get caught in.

Flesh – $18, fleshbeauty.com

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With love,

FWO

Skincare Award Winners

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Skincare Award Winners

No matter what age you are skincare is of the utmost importance. Taking care of your skin can mean very different things depending on your age and lifestyle but you will always need some basic products to keep you feeling like your best self. It can be really overwhelming to dive head first into skincare, there are so many options that can make it stressful to figure out which products are best suited for your concerns. Enter our skincare picks to help start you in the right direction.

 

Mia Smart

With so many brush head options you can use this device in countless ways, from body and face exfoliation to flawless foundation application. You can seriously reduce the size of your pores too. It is waterproof, so we love using this in our shower with a foaming cleanser.

Clarisonic – $169, clarisonic.com

Genius Liquid Collagen Lip

Give it 10 days and you will notice your lips look fuller and softer. This is a seriously addictive lip treatment, it instantly hydrates your lips and gives you the perfect base for lipstick or gloss. The plant derived collagen also smoothes out fine lines, giving you youthful and plump lips.

Algenist – $35, algenist.com

Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50

A mineral SPF that doesn’t give you a white cast, won’t irritate sensitive skin and doesn’t pill layered under other products. What more could you ask for? Use this in your everyday routine or as your lazy morning hero, we simply cannot get enough of this SPF.

Avène – $28, aveneusa.com

No Worries Hydrating Face Moisturizer

Powered with macadamia oil, vitamin E and rosehip oil this non-greasy moisturizer will reduce redness, heal and moisturize the skin. If you struggle with eczema the macadamia oil in this can really help soothe irritated skin. Ideal for brutal winter months, the hyaluronic acid will help fight dry skin woes.

Dr Roebuck’s – $45, sephora.com

Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask

When it comes to rose-infused skincare, Fresh dominates them all. It has a refreshing rose scent that doesn’t overpower your senses. There are two steps, first you apply the gel that contains rosewater to hydrate the skin followed by the cream to help prevent moisture from leaving the skin while you sleep. You’ll wake up with a glow not even foundation can hide.

Fresh – $50, fresh.com

Olive Concentrated Cleansing Oil

Removing your makeup has never felt more luxurious. Key ingredients of olive oil, vitamin E and oleic acid will erase any hard-to-remove makeup, fight free radicals, protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier without clogging pores or drying the face.

DHC – $31, dhccare.com

Rose Cleansing Stick

This cleansing stick smells so good that you won’t believe it cost less than $10. Featuring rose water and bamboo you can remove your makeup while soothing irritated or inflamed skin. Perfect for when you travel, you can stick this in your carry-on for a mid-flight cleanse without the hassle or potential mess of a regular cleanser.

St. Ives – $9, target.com

Water Cream

One of our all time favorite moisturizers, you only need a dime size amount of the gel-like cream to leave your skin hydrated and soft. It is so lightweight you won’t have to worry about breakouts, even if you have oily skin. Even when using this every morning and night, it will last you a solid 3 or 4 months. Trust us, this one is well worth adding into your skincare routine.

Tatcha – $68, tatcha.com

Queen of Hungary

A facial mist so luxurious that it can change the course of your day, brightening your face and mood with just a few spritzes of this neroli and rose-scented mist. The mineral-rich water will instantly hydrate and soothe your face, transforming even the most lack-luster skin. Forewarning, you will probably become addicted to this but don’t worry because we are too.

Omorovicza – $90, omorovicza.com

Peptide 21 Amino Acid Peel Pads

This peptide building amino-acid exfoliating pad is designed to visibly reduce the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven skin-tone. After you cleanse your face and before you apply your serums and creams use this to exfoliate the skin and prep the skin to really absorb all the great antioxidants from the rest of your routine.

Peter Thomas Roth – $52, peterthomasroth.com

Kakadu C

Kakadu plums are known for being one of the most concentrated forms of natural derived vitamin C, which is the source of this hypoallergenic serum that has 20% vitamin C. Also formulated with ferulic acid and vitamin E, this is a great anti-aging serum that also helps fight environmental agitators.

DERMAdoctor – $95, dermadoctor.com

Hyaluronic Serum

A celebrity favorite, this hyaluronic serum is formulated with both short- and long-chain hyaluronic molecules that will penetrate extra-deep, hydrating every layer of the skin. It is lightweight and absorbs as soon its applied, without leaving the face feeling sticky like similar serums. You’ll look like you’ve just had a great facial all day, with hydrated and plump skin almost instantly.

Dr. Barbara Sturm – $300, molecular-cosmetics.com

EradiKate Acne Treatment

This spot treatment fights acne and acne scarring, helping prevent dark spots and future breakouts from occurring. EradiKate means business, it has the highest amount of sulfur allowed in the bottom of the bottle with alcohol on the top. Apply with a Q-tip as soon as you feel a zit coming on to stop it in its tracks.

Kate Somerville – $26, sephora.com

Floral Water Makeup Remover

Carefully removes makeup without irritating the skin or throwing of the skin’s moisture balance. We used to buy this in bulk when we traveled to France, luckily Klorane is now available in the US and we couldn’t be more ecstatic. The super gentle flower water will effectively remove even the most stubborn eye makeup but can also be used on the lips and face cleansing and toning at the same time.

Klorane – $24, kloraneusa.com

Wild Dew Treatment Essence

Essence is a K-beauty hero product that is basically a super-toner. This one with formulated with hyaluronic acid for intense moisture, niacinamide to brighten, bamboo extract to protect the skin and loads of other antioxidants for a firm and fresh face.

Peach & Lily – $39, peachandlily.com

The Healing Sap

This toner meets serum hybrid gives you the best of both worlds. It will leave your skin luminous and feeling as fresh as a baby. With ingredients like kombucha, bamboo water, papaya extract and fermented black tea you won’t believe how quickly this will diminish pores and fine lines while revving up your glow big time.

Orveda – $150, orveda.com

+Retinol Firming Eye Cream

Retinol can transform your skin after only a few uses, it will firm the skin and majorly reduce the signs of aging. Bioretinol and retinol are combined so that you have a powerful formula that is also better suited for more sensitive skin types. It is really lightweight and has a gold applicator that cools the skin around the eyes as you apply.

Kate Somerville – $85, katesomerville.com

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With love,

FWO