I hate leaving New York. I do. But, I do. And I will. But not without a tote bag full of my favorite Fall beauty essentials.
Read on to find out how I plan to save face (and hair!) all season long, in the city and far beyond.
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extension Mascara
I know, I know. I fall in love with mascaras and vow it will be the last time fairly often. But this time… this time it’s different. I have never, ever, used a more perfect mascara, and it’s not even available at Sephora. Thrive Causemetics has created a wildly innovative new formula that fully coats your lashes in a tube, thickening and extending them without clumping. Lash Extension rivals any $200 extension process, stays put all day and night, and best of all, comes off in little lashy tubes when you remove it; no smudgy raccoon eyes. Oh yeah, and also, they use 100% organic ingredients AND they donated a portion of every sale to help all of these women’s causes. This is the holy grail of mascaras, from a company that gives a damn. I cannot say enough. Stop everything. Buy it here now.
Sorella Watermelon Mint Hydrating Mist
Can a spray really do that much? I didn’t think so. Until I started using this fresh, tingly, and mega-hydrating miracle product from Sorella. This has been the only product I’ve ever used to visibly reduce the size of my pores. Sorella is a 100% natural, and … while they (and I) encourage you to visit a licensed aesthetician to find what products are best for your skin type, if you (like me) realize that your skin isn’t dry but usually dehydrated, this product is for you. Spray it on after cleansing and to wake skin up in the morning. Your skin will develop a smooth, natural glow that has convinced me to happily do away with any base layer whatsoever. Get it here.
Davines SOLU Sea Salt Scrub Cleanser
The thing about dry shampoo is that it builds up. By day 6 my hair is basically dragging me out of bed, making me breakfast, and writing my to-do lists. And as much as I love big, bold hair, I can’t have it overpowering me. Get rid of the build-up in one wash AND make your roots forget they have ever been masked at all. This life-giving salt scrub by my favorite Italian hair company helps forgive me of all my follicle sins, and feels damn good too. I get mine from Zoe’s but if you’re not in Brooklyn, order it here.
Davines Oi Oil
Normally I would sy away from adding any type of unnecessary oil to my hair (see below). But this line of “absolute beautifying” smooths hair without weighing it down, and convinced all my split ends to get back together. A little goes a very long way, so don’t get greedy. Get yours at Zoe’s in Greenpoint, or here. Or I guess in Italy, where it’s made. That’s way cooler.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
Ok, ok if you can trust me about anything, let it be this. I’ve been out in the field. I’ve been desperate. And by now, I’ve saved probably 800 hours that I used to spend shampooing and styling with a quick and effective dry alternative that not only gets rid of oil, but leaves hair lively and full, day after day. I’ve tried nearly every dry shampoo out there. This is the Mecca of dry shampoos. I get it monthly at Zoe’s, or get yours here.
Bare Minerals One Fine Line Eyeliner
Let me get to the point here. I hate dealing with smudgy eyeliner sharpeners but have never found a retractable liner that is exact enough to pay attention to. Everything changed when I was recommended this tiny little tube from the lovely ladies at Zoe’s in Greenpoint. It provides just enough coverage and stays put, helping me look sharp all day. Get yours here now.
Oh, and the other contents of my favorite new tote? Women Who Run With the Wolves, this great notebook full of Wild Ideas from Lockwood in Greenpoint, these amazing Nectar sunglasses, and my trusty travel companion.
Don’t hate leaving New York, Brooklyn. Just do it in style.
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