Ciel Spa
We love Ciel Spa with the torrid revelry of a summer soak on a remote beach. We love a day of pure floating – a relaxation massage, a drench in rooftop sunshine (and SPF100), and a dripping, thoroughly indulgent steam. And like a good plot, the ambience follows suit. Adorned in opulent lighting, beveled mirrors, and polished lacquer, white has never felt so refreshing… Read More
Shiseido SPF 50+ Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion WetForce
Truly the best sunscreen to layer underneath makeup, the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion has the requisite high SPF and a non-greasy consistency that skin absorbs quickly. Made for both face and body, this sunscreen claims 80 minutes of water resistance which we’ve successfully put to the test on Griffith Park hikes. Best of all, this sunscreen is gentle on oily skin with minimal interference from fragrance or white residue. We admit it’s pricier than any other sunblock we’ve purchased, but the 100 mL size will keep your face protected for the whole summer.
Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer
Even with the most attentive routine, every beauty addict faces a periodic blemish outbreak requiring something close to a miracle. That miracle, which debuted in 2017, is the Nars Soft Matte Concealer. It works like the Photoshop clone tool to hide your problem spot under a blanket of seamless pigment. We recommend applying the product to the center of the blemish using the moistened tip of a beautyblender and then lightly blending the outer edges until even you are swindled by its flawlessness.