Tag: scent

Cecilia Wong Replenishing Face Moisturizer

On my bucket list is to visit the Cecilia Wong salon in New York City. Her holistic approach to skin care is known to be a tough love with amazing results. But for now, I will have to do with bringing her products home. Even without her magic touch, her products have brought a resiliance and brillance to my skin.

I’ve been using her Replenishing Face Moisturizer for sensitive skin – basically a spa in a (recycled) container. The first thing you notice is the herbal scent. In fact, she recommends spreading a small amount on your fingers and cupping them around the face to experience the aroma. Then press into the skin, moving outwards. The texture is velvety and thick. I would not call it breathable. It almost felt like a mask until it settles in. I love the intense hydration.

This powerhouse also banishes redness like a master. The formula contains Calendula, Lavender and Chamomile to instantly reduce redness and make skin more resilient.  Blackcurrant seed, an antioxidant, fights aging. Overall, my skin was less reactive and more radiant after a couple weeks of use. Her philosophy reminds me of Tammy Fender, one of my most favorite lines. Her products are made here in the USA, certified natural and custom blended.

NEST Fragrances Personal Care Products

I’m pretty sure I’ve actually uttered the words “I wish I could just bathe in this candle”. Well, NEST Fragrances heard me! They recently launched Body Washes and Body Creams from some of their most iconic scents: Bamboo, Grapefruit, Moroccan Amber, Moss & Mint, Orange Blossom and Wasabi Pear. I am most thrilled with the authentic replication of the fragrance. They didn’t alter or adapt the fragrance, so if you love Grapefruit, that is absolutely what you will get when you pick up the Grapefruit body cream or wash.

Just like all their products, NEST has fashionable packaging down. I love the way these products look in my shower or by my bed. The body wash formula is impressive. It doesn’t strip moisture, is gentle on my sensitive skin and actually conditions. Aloe vera gel soothes and silk proteins provide moisture balance. Coconut, corn and oat-derived cleansers get the job done without irritation. There is nothing better than waking up with Grapefruit in the shower.

The body cream is luxurious and rich. You can expect long-term, lush moisturizing. Shea butter, French plum oil, grape seed oil and jojoba provide nourishment. The cream also contains aloe vera to soothe. They even threw in vitamins to condition and protect. My favorite scent, Moroccan Amber is perfect at bedtime with its cozy and calming notes. These are both now available on NeimanMarcus.com. Free shipping with code JULYFS.