Silky cream for serious anti-aging help / 0.5 oz
Luzern's Force de Vie Eye Contour Creme is a silky cream that sinks quickly into skin and helps improve firmness, calm puffiness and inflammation, fade dark circles, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Eye Contour Creme is powered by a blend of serious anti-aging ingredients: free radical fighters (CoQ10, Vitamin C, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Edelweiss), collagen-boosters (Saccharomyces Lysate Extract), puff fighters (amino-peptides), and dark circle fighters (Vitamin K in the form of phytonadione). Grapeseed extract and pro-vitamin B5 add plumping moisture, too. Check out the impressively long list of key ingredients — there's a lot packed into this little tube.
All of these goodies make for a high-tech but all-natural solution to almost any eye area concern you could have, which is why this product is often the first one we point towards when anyone comes to us looking for a good all-around eye cream.

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Ayla

Luzern Force De Vie Eye Contour Cream

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Moisturizing cream cleanser for Balanced to Dry skin / 6 oz full size or 1 oz travel size
Luzern's Pure Cleansing Creme is a soothing, moisturizing cream cleanser that rinses clean, leaving no residue behind: a combination that's nearly impossible to find. This luxuriously rich formula contains jojoba, which works to dissolve hardened oils that can clog pores; soothing aloe and cucumber; and the soothing, healing herb White Horehound (Marrubium Vulgare).
The massive tube will last forever, by the way.

Luzern Pure Cleansing Creme

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Extra-nourishing, multi-purpose Nigerian shea butter / 4.2 oz
LIHA Gold Shea Butter is, we’re guessing, unlike any other shea butter you’ve tried.
Shea butter, in general, is considered by many to be the ultimate African beauty secret, having been used as a soothing and protective treatment for skin and scalps for centuries due to its naturally occurring fatty acids and vitamins (A and E, specifically).
Raw, vegan, ethically sourced, unrefined, and containing just one single ingredient, LIHA’s Gold Shea Butter comes from co-founder Abi’s father’s town in Nigeria, where shea nuts are mashed up and kneaded by hand over a period of two weeks. As Abi noted in this feature on the product in Vogue, this labor-intensive work is “something that women have traditionally done in Africa — in fact, they call it women’s gold because it’s gotten so many women out of poverty.”
This particular golden shea is unlike the lighter-colored shea butter that is more typically found in cosmetics. It’s more moisturizing; has a more creamy-waxy texture that melts easily into skin right out of the jar; and has an entirely natural, earthy, smoky smell that we find both intriguing and addictive.
Abi and Liha have become known for their “kitchen beauty” workshops in London, where they use their shea butter as a base for other cosmetics. We love that they’ve made this raw ingredient available, showcasing its incredible potency when used on its own.
So, how do you use it? This jar of goodness can serve myriad roles, thanks to Gold Shea’s spreadability and extra-nourishing properties:
Skin & scalp treatments
- Gently rub it into dry, flaky, and itchy scalps to soothe and nourish: it’s particularly helpful for those who suffer from eczema
- Smooth it onto both larger areas of the body as well as on the lips, hands, and feet
- Use it on the face as a moisturizing mask: leave it on the face for 10 minutes, then gently wipe it off with a cloth soaked in warm water
Gentle solutions for mom & baby
- Smooth it onto stretch marks and scars during and after pregnancy
- Rub it in gently as a nipple balm during nursing
- Use it on babies as a pure and natural nappy balm
It's no wonder this is Abi's favorite product — we fell instantly in love with this unique, incredibly nourishing shea butter, and it's one of the reasons why we were so excited for our first LIHA shipment to arrive.

Liha Gold Shea Butter

Body Lotion & Oil

Mild, marvelously multi-benefit cleanser that purifies without drying / 3.4 oz

Macrene Actives High Performance Cleanser is an improved and updated version of the best selling 37 Actives Cleansing Treatment. This is a product that we approached with almost impossibly high expectations given how much we admire this brand — and it surpassed them easily. The mild, moisturizing, and sulfate-free formula features a blend of organic plant extracts and key vitamins designed to keep skin blemish-free while removing toxins, protecting skin's natural protective barrier, and preparing the skin for efficient delivery of anti-aging ingredients. It even features a host of ingredients that alleviate redness and irritation. And since it's also free of glucosides, it's one of our favorite recommendations for those struggling with perioral dermatitis: as Dr. Macrene told us, that tough-to-treat condition tends to feed on sugars.
The High Performance Cleanser is a perfect partner to the Macrene Actives creams, and a must-have for former 37 Actives and current Macrene Actives fans. If you can't decide between a gel or a milky cleanser, this is a great in-between choice: it leaves skin feeling super clean, but never dry or tight. It removes makeup and sunscreen effortlessly, too.
We're big, big fans and this cleanser is always in our founder's rotation. Yes, it's got a bit of a price tag on it, but it's worth every penny.
USDA Certified Organic Ingredients | Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Paraben-Free | Phthalate-Free | Sulfate-Free | Fragrance-Free | Acrylate-Free | Glycol-Free | Mineral Oil-Free | Petrolatum-Free | Animal Byproduct-Free | Mica-Free | Talc-Free | Silicone-Free | Packaged in Glass | Made in USA

Macrene Actives High Performance Cleanser

Purifying and skin-balancing foaming cleanser for all skin types / 3.3 oz
BioRecept’s Mousse de Peau is like no other cleanser. It’s an ultra-soft, fragrance-free, creamy cleansing foam that removes makeup completely and leaves skin feeling clean and fresh — with zero dryness. This formula, a particularly good choice for city dwellers or those with enlarged pores, is enriched with 6 purifying and antiseptic plant extracts to effectively cleanse skin and regulate its oil production. At the same time, it boasts a hefty amount of super-hydrating glycerin and hyaluronic acid for a true sensation of comfort, even on sensitive and dehydrated skin. We absolutely cannot imagine anyone not falling in love with it.

Biorecept Mousse De Peau

Ultra-gentle cream cleanser for dry, sensitive skin / 4.2 oz
Elave Hydrating Cream cleanser is an ultra-gentle, indulgently creamy formula that hydrates and calms while effectively removing makeup and impurities. It soothes even the most hypersensitive skin and is perfect for those with irritable, reactive complexions...or anyone whose skin needs a little TLC. Elave is the top selling skincare line for dry and sensitive skin in Ireland, and this wonderfully soothing cleanser is one of the brand's mainstays. It's what we immediately reach for when a client has been slightly too enthusiastic with retinols, scrubs, and peels.

Elave Hydrating Cream Cleanser

Extra-rich body cream that's moisturizing enough for dry hands and feet / 5 oz
Created exclusively for Ayla by J.M. Generals, this ultra hydrating, ultra pure cream has a satiny feel and a texture that’s rich enough for dry hands and feet as well as all-over body use.
The Organic Goat’s Milk Body Cream is packed with deeply nourishing ingredients, including raw, organic fresh goat’s milk; organic aloe juice; organic shea and cocoa butters; organic hemp seed and jojoba oils; and extracts of olive leaf, African red bush, ginkgo biloba and green and white teas, which provide antioxidant and anti-aging benefits. It’s then blended with the Ayla signature scent of mood-boosting Orange, Cardamom, and Petitgrain, along with Bergamot — prized by aromatherapists for building confidence and alleviating stress.
In developing the scent for us, Jeffrey of J.M. Generals used the best-quality essential oils he could get his hands on. We love the result, which is light enough that it won't interfere with your favorite perfume, but it'll smell heavenly while you're applying it.
This cream has been thoughtfully sourced and produced entirely in the USA. It’s packaged in a recyclable, nightstand-worthy and giftable glass jar (also crafted in the USA).

J.m. Generals X Ayla Organic Goat’s Milk Body Cream

Much more than a washcloth
This organic cotton cloth takes the washcloth to a new level with a soft texture that gently exfoliates and deep-cleans as it wipes away traces of dirt and makeup. Can be used with any cleanser (a must-have with the Carrot Butter Cleanser, May Lindstrom's Pendulum Potion, or Marie Veronique's Replenishing Oil Cleanser).

The Organic Pharmacy Organic Muslin Cloth

Glow-boosting, texture-improving, fast-absorbing body oil / 3.38 fl oz
Augustinus Bader The Body Oil is one of those products that hits all the right notes: unlike far too many body oils out there, it’s deeply moisturizing (you’ll see an instantaneous improvement), yet it doesn’t feel greasy, slick, or heavy. The fact that it absorbs so quickly means that  you don’t have to spend minutes you don’t have waiting to get dressed — particularly important now that we’re all getting out and about a little more.
The Body Oil’s secret is its base of lightweight oils (grapeseed, sunflower, squalane, broccoli, and argan), augmented with a touch of richer olive oil to deliver Bader’s signature TFC8 to the skin along with long-lasting moisture. If you use this unscented marvel during the day, you can rest assured that your skin will show off a beautiful, completely natural glow; if you use it at night, know that you’ll wake up with incredibly soft skin.
And over time, you’ll notice even more exciting things, because like all Augustinus Bader products, this one comes with jaw-dropping test results. In addition to the clinically-demonstrated benefits of TFC8, The Body Oil’s 55 first testers noticed a significant improvement in their skin’s texture (100%), diminished appearance of cellulite (94%), and diminished appearance of stretch marks (92%).
Related to that last exciting statistic, it’s also pregnancy-safe — so if you’re expecting, perhaps you’ll sail right on through without any stretch marks in the first place.
If we had to pick one body product for summer, it might be this one. Or The Body Lotion. Or The Body Cream, if your skin tends to be very dry. It's hard to choose just one! You can also request a sample through our Custom Sample Service if you're plagued with indecision, but with this one, we'd say just go for it. It's that good.
100% free of parabens, fragrance, SLS, SLES, DEA, heavy metals, talc, and petrolatum/paraffin/mineral oil.

Augustinus Bader The Body Oil

Shimmering body oil with a light, citrusy scent and a hint of spice / 4 oz
Olio E Osso Lustero body oil is hard to resist. Shimmery and citrusy, it's like super-subtle makeup for your bod. Originally designed to even out and enhance all skin tones, Lustero can be used as a clear moisturizing oil or shaken to add a little bronzy luster to your limbs.
Created by makeup artist Paola LaMorticella, who has worked with top athletes for the last 25 years, Lustero is just like her tinted lip and cheek balms: eminently wearable and versatile, with enough of a shimmery, bronzy glow to make you look like the most scintillating version of you summer self. The base of grapeseed and olive oils provides lightweight but nourishing moisture, while the minerals in the formula add just the right amount of tan and shimmer. The effect is healthy and glowing, not disco.
And the rich, warm citrus scent with a hint of spice (thanks to cedarwood and patchouli) smells like the best summer evenings spent dining alfresco. Maybe somewhere on the Italian coast, with platters of great food, a group of great friends, and you in great clothes accented by this gorgeously subtle shimmer.
PS Want to try it first? You can always request a sample through our Custom Sample Service .
PPS Lustero should not be applied *right* before bedtime if you have very white sheets that you hope will stay that way.

Olio E Osso Lustero Body Oil

Out-of-this-world deep cleansing balm, perfect for facial massage / 3.4 oz
de Mamiel Restorative Cleansing Balm is one of those rare products that is a runaway favorite with our entire team. We each took a little jar home and used it, then regrouped with our eyes wide, all whispering something along the lines of, “That de Mamiel Cleansing Balm! OMG.” The reasons why this deep cleansing, decongesting, moisture-resetting, spirit-calming balm is so good can be hard to unravel…but we’ll give it a try.
First off, there’s the texture. Some cleansing balms feel slightly fatty, some not quite rich enough; this is Goldilocks-perfect, right in between. It has enough heft to feel substantial, yet enough of what we — very scientifically — describe as “meltiness,” a combination that just begs to be massaged into your face. And massage you should, in deep, upward-moving strokes that say, “Gravity may want to move my face in the other direction over time, but it’ll have to fight this magical massage I’m doing every night!” Your circulation will certainly benefit, too, and your skin will be far better off as a result.
Then there’s the aroma. Some brands and products specifically encourage you to "enjoy the moment"; sometimes, though, you’re just not in the mood. But de Mamiel’s Cleansing Balm simply stops you in your tracks with a natural lemon-rose scent that is so arrestingly beautiful, it makes you think, “Who was I to scoff at this ‘enjoying the moment’ business? Life is beautiful! Let’s massage this buttery goodness into that face some MORE.” There is true magic in de Mamiel’s aromatherapy, which is heightened with a touch of flower essences (which we’re huge fans of).
The best part is that its blend of light oils, rich butters, Manuka honey, and prebiotic poly- and oligo-saccharides — with a touch of spirit-lifting, kind-to-skin essential oils — suits every skin type, and it can serve as not only a deep cleanser and sunscreen/makeup remover but also as a calming moisture mask and facial massage base. This big, beautiful pot of Cleansing Balm will soon become one of the most treasured items in your skincare toolkit. (If you want to try it first, you can do so with our Custom Sample Service.)
Pro tips: If you have sensitive skin but like using a retinoid at night, this cleanser can help set the stage for a more sensitive-skin-friendly retinol/Retin-A experience. If you prefer a more squeaky-clean, residue-free feel, follow it up with the Brightening Cleanse & Exfoliate or your preferred second double-cleansing step. But whatever you do, you must try the cloud-like, perfectly designed de Mamiel Luxury Cleansing Cloths.
To learn how our esthetician, Sarah, uses the Cleansing Balm in facial massage, check out this video she made for our YouTube channel.
And to learn more about de Mamiel, check out our Brand Spotlight interview with creator Annee de Mamiel.

De Mamiel Restorative Cleansing Balm

Dual-textured, soft-as-clouds cleansing cloths / set of 3 cloths
de Mamiel Luxury Cleansing Cloths might, at first glance, seem like nice-to-haves. “They look pretty and fluffy, but I can just use a washcloth, right?”
You could. But like everything in the de Mamiel lineup, there is a very specific reason why these exist. And, once you’ll try them, you’ll know why they took two years to get just right. Here are the thoughtful features that make them so perfect (and must-haves, in our view, if you’re using the magical Restorative Cleansing Balm).
First, there’s the size. They’re extra-long, made to be used horizontally — exactly the right size to cover the sides of your face completely (without also covering your hair or your neck in the other direction).
Then, the texture. There are two sides: one of 100% cotton velour that feels like a cloud, and the other made of double-layered, fine-weave muslin that ever-so-gently exfoliates congested areas.
And then there are the thoughtful details: the hook, so that you can hang it in your bathroom, and the edges, which are beautifully finished.
But the meaningful extra bonus, for those of us who are sustainability-minded, is the fact that this set of three beautifully-made cloths will last and last. They're luxurious, to be sure. But also, from this perspective, really quite sensible.
To learn more about de Mamiel, check out our Brand Spotlight interview with creator Annee de Mamiel .

De Mamiel Luxury Cleansing Cloths

Gentle, radiance-revealing glycolic wash for all skin types / 6.8 oz
After searching far and wide for the best nasty-ingredient-free, cream-based glycolic cleanser, we finally found it. And we were even more excited to see that it was created by our friends at Elave, the Irish company that specializes in products for super-sensitive skin.
Elave Sensitive Rejuvenating Cleansing Treatment is a marvelous hypoallergenic formula that sweeps away dead skin cells without causing irritation, revealing soft, glowing skin that more effectively drinks in whatever moisturizer you apply afterwards. A must-have for anyone who finds their skin looking a little dull and dried out including delicate flowers (our rosacea-prone customers love it, too). It's also a winner with dry skin that experiences acne.
Secret tip from one of our lovely, sensitive-skinned customers: Leave it on your skin for a few minutes as a quick, radiance-boosting mask.

Elave Rejuvenating Cleansing Treatment

Deep-cleansing oil wash for all skin types / 4 oz full size
Marie Veronique’s wonderful Replenishing Oil cleanser is a bathroom-cabinet essential — especially since it’s also available in a travel friendly 1 oz size — if your skin craves a deep clean.
Oil cleansers are handy: they effectively dissolve hardened oil, debris, sunscreen, and makeup to decongest skin and deep clean without disrupting skin’s natural protective barrier. This particular formula, like many of Marie Veronique’s, is brilliantly multidimensional. A carefully chosen blend of oils decongests pores, thins sticky sebum deposits, and improves skin barrier function while two mild cleansing agents (decyl polyglucose and sucrose cocoate) provide greater cleansing power. A pre/probiotic complex provides support to skin’s microbiota to reduce irritation, too.
If your skin tends to be dry, this may be all you need; if you like a “cleaner” feeling or your skin tends to be balanced to oily, we suggest following this up with a gel-based cleanser of your choice.
And if you're not sure which oil cleanser to go with, this one is thinner in texture than MyHavtorn's lovely Organic Cleanser. Email or call us if you can't decide — we're always happy to help!

Marie Veronique Replenishing Oil Cleanser

Zesty and elegant fragranced body lotion / 8 oz
We are entirely in love with Ellis Brooklyn’s Body Milks. They’re free of endocrine-disrupting phthalates and parabens, simplify your body care routine by combining hydration with fragrance, and look gorgeous on your dresser. And it’s no wonder they’re so excellent: they’ve been created by Bee Shapiro, a beauty and style writer for The New York Times, Vogue, and others, and Jerome Epinette, the genius behind Byredo and other chic fragrances.
Verb is enlivening and addictive: a scent to inspire action. This zesty blend of mandarin, bergamot, and basil is grounded with cedarwood and skin musks for a multilayered, elegant experience. The phthalate-free fragrance has been expertly blended into a custom-created, light but nourishing body lotion — enriched with rosehip, meadowfoam, and camellia oils — that soaks into skin immediately for a velvety finish.
If you're not sure which Ellis Brooklyn scent to try, use our Custom Sample Service to test out the ones that intrigue you the most.

Ellis Brooklyn Body Milk - Verb

Utterly non-greasy hand cream with age-defying actives / 3.4 fl. oz.

Luzern Force de Vie Hand Renewal Treatment Crème is as luxe and perfect as you’d expect a hand cream from Luzern to be. When our team first got our tester, we thought to ourselves, “Luzern hand cream? Ooh, it’s got to be good.” But no. This hand cream is not just good. It is, for sure, one of the more luxurious hand creams we carry. And it is, for sure, worth every penny.
This hydrating cream somehow drenches skin in moisture without making it greasy, thanks to a smart blend of humectants like glycerin and propanediol, supplemented with light yet nourishing oils, ceramides, and organic shea butter. It sinks right in, making it the ideal hand treatment if you don’t want to waste a second waiting for your hands to stop feeling hand-creamy. (It’s packaged in a lightweight tube, too, making it just the thing to pop into your handbag or the glove compartment of your car.)
Even more exciting is that Luzern has packed plenty of age-defying actives (oxygen, Vitamin C, licorice) into the mix to keep hands looking youthful. Every member of our team has a tube of this marvelous hand cream — and a new habit of stroking our own hands every once in awhile because we just can’t believe how soft they are.

Luzern Hand Renewal Treatment Creme

Cleansing cloth for use with TWELVE's Charcoal Peace Cleanser / 1 cloth
TWELVE’s Hand Wand is, in our view, a must for any users of the Charcoal Peace Calming Cleanser : its plush surface gently removes all traces of the cleanser from your face, and it saves your lovely white towels from charcoal stains. (Don’t try it with your white towels. We did that for you and can tell you for sure: you need this mitt!)
This organic cotton mitt has been handcrafted by artisans local to TWELVE from Gata de Gorgos (Alicante), and its beautiful packaging was designed by award-winning Spanish artist and Joan Castejón. The human anatomy is a consistent theme in Castejón’s artistic style, and of this collaboration, he noted, “TWELVE Beauty and my work share many values ​​such as craftsmanship and the time we invest in each creation… I am proud to accept this new collaboration with a natural skincare brand, as beauty is an omnipresent subject in all my work.”

Twelve Beauty The Hand Wand

Brightening, de-puffing eye serum / 0.5 fl oz
Kahina's Eye Serum is a lightweight but hydrating milky gel that combines wrinkle-plumping peptides with puff-reducing plant extracts. It's a great choice if you don't require enormous amounts of moisture around the eye area, but you want an anti-aging solution that will absorb quickly and tell the world that you got eight hours of deep, dreamy sleep. Agrees with sensitive eyes, too.

Kahina Eye Serum

The transformative body cream we all want / 6.7 oz Augustinus Bader The Body Cream is a unicorn. A Marie Claire article about this rich, buttery cream enthused, “Stop everything: this product sorted out my cellulite” — and, as you’ll see from the clinical study numbers we share below, it was no exaggeration.
Like all Augustinus Bader products, The Body Cream is powered by a mysterious complex called TFC8, a blend of 40 different natural amino acids, vitamins, and synthesized molecules that are found in healthy skin. Unlike most stem cell related ingredients on the market, TFC8 does not contain actual human stem cells or their derivatives, nor does it rely on plant stem cells, which are not as effective when applied to human skin. Instead, TFC8 was carefully created in a lab and calibrated to encourage optimal activity of the existing stem cells in our own skin, thus accelerating skin’s own repair processes — processes that address everything from sun damage to uneven texture to loss of firmness and, yes, cellulite and stretch marks.
TFC8’s development was based on Professor Bader’s breakthrough research on skin healing and tissue repair, and the complex has been proven to nourish skin while strengthening and supporting its innate potential for renewal in a uniquely personalized way; because it stimulates your skin to activate its own renewal processes, it goes to work where your skin needs it most. And work it does, as demonstrated by the thorough clinical trials and consumer studies that every Augustinus Bader formula boasts.
The Body Cream stands out for its specific ability to address cellulite and stretch marks; clinical studies demonstrated that, after 12 weeks, a 74-75% reduction in cellulite was noted on hips and buttocks, along with a 64% reduction in the appearance of stretch marks. (Note that we quoted objective clinical study results here — not the typical subjective consumer study results — because these numbers, in a clinical study, are downright impressive. But the consumer studies are impressive, too: 98% agreed that skin felt firmer and more plump, and 89% saw a noticeable decrease in imperfections and pigmentation after 12 weeks of use.)
On the off chance that you’re thinking such numbers cannot be believed, we’ll share a few quotes from editors at prominent publications:
“I am sure that my cellulite has all but gone in the ten days that I’ve been using The Body Cream” - The Evening Standard
“I used this cream on repeat morning and night for a whole month, and I promise you the change to my thighs was incredible” - Marie Claire
Quite possibly the best pandemic/post-pandemic body cream ever.
(If you're still mulling it over, why not try our Custom Sample Service ? )
100% free of parabens, fragrance, SLS, SLES, DEA, heavy metals, talc, and petrolatum/paraffin/mineral oil and formulated without unnecessary preservatives, solvents, or emulsifiers.

Augustinus Bader The Body Cream

Deep-cleansing balm with detoxifying & restorative properties / 3.38 fl oz
TWELVE Charcoal Peace Calming Cleanser seems, at first blush, to be a surprising departure from this beloved brand’s typical formulas. Charcoal, after all, typically brings to mind skincare products that detoxify deeply, in a borderline ruthless way. But in typical TWELVE fashion, formulator Pedro Catalá has made charcoal into something that’s kind even to delicate skin types, which we love: after all, sensitive skin gets congested, too, and many brands that focus on sensitive skin seem to forget this.
This triple-phase formula turns from a gel into an oil as it’s massaged into skin, then transforms into a milk upon rinsing. Its unique blend of activated vegetable charcoal, purifying kaolin clay, and restorative plant oils (sunflower and sweet almond) deeply clean and detoxify the skin without over-drying it; even delicate skin types will feel both calm and clear. It’s the perfect product for warmer months or specific times of the month, and we love alternating it with either TWELVE cleanser anytime we want a deeper clean.
Note: we think TWELVE’s Hand Wand cleansing mitt is an absolute must with this product. It'll help more thoroughly remove the cleanser (v important) and will help you avoid getting charcoal on your pristine white towels (equally critical).

Twelve Beauty Charcoal Peace Calming Cleanser

A beautifully versatile, concentrated cream to remove makeup, cleanse, & moisturize / 3.4 oz
BioRecept Bio de Peau is like the tried and true cold creams of yesteryear, but so much better; it's also like the culty Embryolisse cream that's a backstage fixture at Fashion Week, but so much cleaner. This ultra-soft, multitasking treatment allows for the removal of makeup and gentle cleansing of the face and eyes without the need for rinsing, making it appropriate for even the most fragile, delicate skin. It can even be left on as a light moisturizer. And if you prefer to rinse it off with water, go right ahead — it's one of those products that you simply can't use the wrong way.
One of the reasons why Bio de Peau is such an all-in-one wonder is that it features all the goodies that we know and love for healthy skin. This little (TSA-friendly) wonder is packed with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin; soothing aloe and lemon balm water; protective plant-based squalane; and moisturizing, skin-friendly oils like sesame, apricot kernel, and sweet almond. Its ingredient list reads like a list of skincare all-stars, but what's most brilliant about it is the way they all work together to strengthen and hydrate skin's barrier and deeply nourish and restore suppleness to skin.
If you're looking for a beautiful makeup remover, gently massage it onto dry skin with fingers or a cotton pad, then rinse or wipe off with a damp cotton pad or washcloth. If you're looking to be a super-low-maintenance, one-product person, leave some on as a lightweight moisturizer. And if your skin is so sensitive that it has trouble tolerating water, gently massage it on with fingers and leave it on your face so that its nourishing ingredients can help restore your skin back to a beautifully healthy state.

Biorecept Bio De Peau

Line-plumping, firming, brightening eye serum / 1 oz full size
A number of our lovely customers have asked us if we could carry Marie Veronique’s Eye Repair Serum, and we agree with them: it’s one of a kind, and it’s quite wonderful.
What’s wonderful, specifically? For starters, the unique texture. It’s a gel-like serum that melts into skin like a rich cream, so you get that nice and light, fresh, cooling effect along with an unexpected heap of hydration. At the same time, it works beautifully under makeup (our in-house makeup artist, Sarah, put it to the test and it passed with flying colors).
And, like all of Marie Veronique’s innovative formulas, it’s packed with active botanicals, heavy-hitting vitamins, amino acids, and peptides that have been combined to produce real results — in this case, plumping fine lines, lightening dark circles, and firming skin.
Plus, it’s available in an adorable trial size so you can even more easily see how wonderful it is for yourself.

Marie Veronique Eye Repair Serum

Light and non-greasy but nourishing body lotion with a fresh scent / 8 oz
Perfect Zen Body Lotion was another Ursa Major product that surprised us: It’s one of those immediately likable products that then starts to sneak up on you with its greatness. One day, you’ll realize that you’re down to the last quarter of your bottle and think to yourself, “Oh! I had no idea I’d stopped using everything else because I was looking forward to using this so much. Huh, how about that.”
What makes it so great? It’s light and non-greasy, but nourishing enough to stand up to the dry skin of our tester (who normally uses body oils). It soothes and leaves skin feeling very soft. And the smell, of course, is lovely. It’s a bright blend of orange and bergamot, grounded with a touch of sandalwood and cedar.

Ursa Major Perfect Zen Body Lotion

Invigorating, firming antioxidant body oil that moisturizes with zero residue / 3.8 oz
TWELVE Reverent Antioxidant Dry Body Oil is one of those products that you may, at first, think you don’t need. Who needs another body oil? Or body oil at all, for that matter?
Oh, friends. This one is different. So very different.
First of all, if you have ever lamented the fact that body oils require you to run around in the buff while it soaks into your skin — lest you damage your clothes — we can happily report that this one takes zero time to soak in. Zero. We’ve prided ourselves on selecting other body oils that are fast absorbing, but this one is next-level. Its creator, Dr. Pedro Catalá, cleverly used a base of 100% natural, coconut derived dicaprylyl ether, a true alternative to silicones, to enable faster spreading and the immediate soaking-in of highly skin-compatible vegetable squalene and jojoba oil. Reverent Body Oil feels gorgeous and unlike anything else we’ve ever tried.
Secondly, this gingery-scented formula just does a lot, which you’ll notice from the pleasantly invigorating zing you feel when you apply it. Because they’re in such an easily-absorbed base, the antioxidant-rich ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon oils in this formula can truly get to work, stimulating microcirculation to better nourish skin and stimulate the lymphatic system.
Pedro tells us this specific blend of ingredients can help tone skin and improve the appearance of cellulite, too, which sounds pretty fantastic and is probably why Reverent Antioxidant Body Oil was such an immediate sensation in Europe (where "slimming" products are all the rage). Even if that weren’t the case, though, we’d reach for this daily for its beautiful texture, perfectly hydrating and reparative effects, and wake-me-up side benefits. It’s perfection. But did we expect anything less from TWELVE? Absolutamente no.
Read more about the ingredients in this innovative product and why Pedro created it our interview with him on our blog.

Twelve Beauty Reverent Antioxidant Dry Body Oil

Lightweight lotion that hydrates, soothes, and fights dark circles / 0.5 oz
You can imagine our excitement when the Irish brand Elave, which specializes in formulas that are kind to sensitive skin, unveiled a lightweight eye cream. That “lightweight,” mind you, just refers to how perfectly non-greasy it feels on your skin, not how it performs. It’s a solid all-rounder that provides myriad benefits and works beautifully under makeup. Our first response when we tried it was a delighted “Ooooh!”
If you're looking for a simple but solid eye cream at a nice price, this is the one. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive; opthalmologist tested and clinically proven to be mild to skin.

Elave Eye Rescue Serum

Bamboo & cotton cleansing pads / 3-pack
MyHavtorn added these double-sided pads to their offerings due to their interest in preserving the environment — the pads are an ecological alternative to disposable cotton pads, and they're just the thing for removing makeup and cleanser residue. We love the fact that they're so easy to care for, too: just toss them in the washer/dryer and they'll be just as soft and fuzzy as they were on the first use.
Made of 70% organic bamboo, 28% organic cotton, and 2% polyester, they're white on one side and sage green on the other (hand dyed with non-toxic color) so that you can use each side once before washing the pad. They're also thick, plush, and super-soft.
PS Once you start using the MyHavtorn cleanser with these pads, you'll never go back.

Myhavtorn Cleansing Pads

Extremely gentle but effective cleanser & makeup remover / 3.4 oz
M Picaut Nourishing Cleanser is a plush, ultra-gentle cleansing lotion that features an intelligent blend of organic oils (castor, olive, sunflower), cocoa butter, and nourishing sea buckthorn for effective removal of makeup and impurities. It never dries or irritates skin, instead leaving it incredibly soft and smooth — with no residue. Because the formula perfectly matches the 5.5 pH-balance of the skin and is free from soap, sulfates, and synthetics, Nourishing Cleanser is suitable for all skin types. It's particularly effective on dry and sensitive complexions.
PS The beautiful glass bottle will look fabulous in your bathroom, too.

M Picaut Nourishing Cleanser

Heavenly-scented body lotion with anti-stress Bach flower essences / 6.7 oz
We’re not sure exactly how Les Fleurs de Bach managed to make their Anti-Stress Body Lotion so nourishing but also fast-absorbing. The formula, which features organic shea butter, sesame seed oil and aloe vera, leaves skin velvety smooth and perfectly moisturized — without the greasy afterfeel we find so common in body lotions from other organic brands. And the product’s blend of organic Bach flower essences, designed to calm, restore, and ease the mind, makes the experience of using it seem even more magical.
Subtly scented with a blend of essential oils: opening top notes of bergamot and orange develop into a distinctively soothing base of lavender and sage before delivering a final addictive chord of patchouli and eucalyptus.
(There’s something so beautifully French about this lotion. We’re not sure if it’s the finely-blended formula, the fact that it doesn’t leave any greasiness behind that could get on your clothes, the subtle scent, or the chic brown glass bottle, but suffice it to say that it possesses a certain je ne sais quoi. We adore it. It's also a tough one to manufacture and goes out of stock frequently, so if it's available, we suggest you snap one up now.)
Available in the US exclusively at Ayla.

Les Fleurs De Bach Anti-stress Body Lotion

Cushy eye cream with peptides and nourishing botanicals / 0.5 oz
M Picaut Precious Eye Cream was added to our shelves after multiple calls for a creamier eye cream…and one in a pump, not in a jar. Thankfully, this one not only met both criteria, but surprised us with its utter dreaminess and all-around efficacy.
For starters, like several of the products in the M Picaut line, this one has been packed with peptides, which in this case promote microcirculation and stimulate collagen synthesis while also plumping up fine lines. It also boasts signature M Picaut botanicals like sea buckthorn, rich in vitamin C and essential fatty acids; phragmites karka, which doesn’t sound like it but is actually a very calming grass; and poria cocos, a type of mushroom that helps restore skin’s moisture.
And beyond that, it’s just lovely. It smells similar to M Picaut's Skin Perfect Moisturiser, and it’s similarly plush, but not so rich that it’ll interfere with eye makeup. And we do love the pump. Mette shared a little trick with us, too: if you want to be more parsimonious with this cream than the pump seems to allow, you can get less out of it by gently pressing the pump against the back of your hand.

M Picaut Precious Eye Cream

Super-efficient, super-clean cleanser  / 3.38 fl oz Augustinus Bader The Cream Cleansing Gel is one of those products we brought onto our shelves by popular demand, realizing a bit belatedly what all the fuss was about. (“Fuss” referring to breathless reviews like Who What Wear ’s “Genuinely the most perfect cleanser” and Vogue ’s “A really, really brilliant cleanser.”) Here’s why that realization was belated: The Cream Cleansing Gel is unlike most of the cleansers on our shelves in that it leaves skin feeling squeaky-clean. This isn’t typically what we look for, but we realize that some of you absolutely love that feeling, especially during warmer months or in more humid climates. S o, while it wouldn't be our suggestion for those of you with dry skin, it might be just the thing if you a) like a very clean feeling after you wash your face, and/or b) you’re looking for an efficient companion for The Cream or The Rich Cream to keep your routine streamlined but still fabulously power-packed. And what we find wonderful about it is that it removes everything — makeup, waterproof mascara, mineral sunscreen — in one go, with admirable efficiency. Along with Bader’s secret TFC8 blend, the formula features rosewater, cucumber extract, and aloe leaf juice to soothe as it cleans. So, while you will get that super-clean feeling after rinse-off, it’ll keep your skin feeling comfortable and calm, and it has some impressive user trials to back up that claim (98% of its 55 testers reported that their skin felt calm and soothed after using it). Like the TFC8 blend, The Cream Cleansing Gel’s name is a little bit mysterious until you first use it: it does indeed look like a cream, but it lathers subtly on damp skin, and then rinses off like a gel. So that’s one mystery solved — but many mysteries about this brand with a wild cult following remain, and in a world where it seems as though there aren't many mysteries left, we wonder if that might be part of its appeal. (Example: we vaguely recall watching a video clip of Professor Bader saying something like, “Eat a lot of carrots!” when pressed for additional skincare secrets. Could he be more fascinating?) Mystery, especially when it’s backed up with solid data, can be incredibly alluring these days.
PS If you're still mulling it over, try our Custom Sample Service .
100% free of parabens, fragrance, SLS, SLES, DEA, heavy metals, talc, and petrolatum/paraffin/mineral oil.