By Laura Eckstein Jones By Laura Eckstein Jones | January 19, 2022 | Style & Beauty,
Jaci’s color-coded bottles house formulas for specific hair needs—and add a pop of color to the shower. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
The latest L.A.-based beauty launches will refresh your routine from head to toe.
1. evolvetogether
Known for its chic protective face masks, the L.A.-based daily essentials brand recently launched a pareddown personal care line. Consisting of hand cream, natural deodorant and a hand sanitizer starter set in the line’s four signature scents—woody and spicy Havana; Malibu, a bright citrus; Monaco, a rosy patchouli with oud; and Tulum, a clean, lemony cedarwood—the products are housed in packaging that’s not only chic, but sustainable as well. evolvetogether.com
2. Facile
Following a much buzzed-about skincare launch and Melrose Place flagship opening last year, the popular aesthetic center recently dropped three juicy Lip Jelly Tint shades: Rouge, Rose and Berry. Similar to the original clear version, these contain peptides, jojoba oil and essential fatty acids to keep lips plump and moisturized. facileskin.com
Celebrity makeup artist Monika Blunder recently launched new brushes PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
3. Jaci
Created by a former exec from The Honest Company, this new plant-based haircare line comes in colorcoded bottles that target specific issues like breakage, lack of volume, dryness and more. Not only are the formulas effective, they are also sulfate-, paraben-, phthalate-and mineral oil-free. Plus, the botanical ingredients make for an absolutely splendid scent. jaci.com
4. Monika Blunder Beauty
The celeb makeup artist made a splash when she launched Blunder Cover—her do-it-all dewy concealer and foundation—and a corresponding brush last year. Now, she’s expanding the line with two new brushes (one for buffing and one for blending) and a chic makeup bag. We can’t wait to see what she does next! monikablunderbeauty.com
5. Oak Essentials
Similar to her well-edited clothing and furniture collections, California lifestyle guru Jenni Kayne’s new skincare line is full of high-quality musts for healthy, glowing skin. For Kayne, that foundation consists of a gentle balm cleanser, a moisturizing balm, a restorative mask, a rich face oil and a balancing mist. All products are cruelty-free, non-GMO and formulated without murky ingredients like silicones, phthalates and parabens. oakessentials.com
6. Odacité
Even in sunny L.A., winter’s cooler weather—and subsequent time inside with the heat on—can wreak havoc on skin. Here to the rescue is Odacité’s Le Blue Balm repair balm, out in February. Ingredients like squalane, almond oil, German blue chamomile, turmeric and more work together to fight inflammation, nourish and pack the skin with much-needed moisture. odacite.com
7. OSEA
Malibu-based skincare line OSEA uses ingredients from the ocean to nourish skin, and its latest launch, Undaria algae body butter, is no different. Made from plant-based powerhouses like replenishing Undaria seaweed, ceramides and softening shea butter, the luscious formula keeps skin hydrated and supple for 72 hours. oseamalibu.com
8. Rbrow
Created by L.A.-based writer Rachel Marlowe—who sports enviable bold brows—Rbrow is formulated with natural ingredients that leave arches looking natural, glossy and smooth. Beyond the plant-based oils that promote growth, the product’s unique packaging delivers a fresh dose of product with each swipe, avoiding the dreaded—and bacterialaden—double dip other gels utilize. therbrow.com
9. The Detox Market
Utilizing sonic technology with up to 9,600 pulses per minute, the Clean Vibrations facial brush takes facial cleansing to the next level, breaking down dirt, makeup and excess oil with ease. Play around with the various settings and surfaces—we love using the mini brush on the sides of the nose—for an experience that’s both effective and fun. thedetoxmarket.com
10. Valdé Beauty
Formerly chief merchant at Sephora USA, Studio City-based Margarita Arriagada knows beauty—so much so that she launched prestigious lipstick line Valdé Beauty in 2020. Her recently launched Divine Collection features lipsticks nestled in refillable crystal cases, or “armors” ($1,200 each), made from aura-enhancing and protecting stones. Not only are the formulas luscious and the madeto- order cases—carved by Peruvian artisan Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio in Lima—gorgeous, you can feel good using something sustainable and refillable. valdebeauty.com
Facile’s new Lip Jelly Tints come in three natural-looking shades PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
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