Cold weather dry skin woes are a thing of the past. Your best moisturizer for dry skin is on this list

Dry skin check:

  • Are you absent-mindedly scratching an itch right now?
  • Are you avoiding matte lipstick because of chapped lips?
  • If you smile, does your face feel tight?
  • Have you been on a mission to find the best moisturizer for dry skin for as long as you can remember?

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, welcome to the Dry Skin Club. Even if you’ve never had dry skin before, there’s a really good chance one day you wake up and wonder why you have red spots or irritation, or why your face doesn’t feel as glow-y as it used to. The smallest bit of discomfort can even be a sign of dry skin, and you may notice it more in the winter. And while the Dry Skin Club might not be one you’ve ever wanted to be in, we also happen to know a thing or two about treating it. So proudly put on your membership tee and keep reading for dry skin’s worst enemy: excellent products. If you’re looking for the best moisturizer for dry skin this season, look no further than this list.

Colleen Rothschild Extreme Recovery Cream

Colleen Rothschild

This is intensive care for delicate skin, but it doesn't feel extremely heavy (though it's not super light either), so it's great for AM and PM use. It has a velvety texture and features hyaluronic acid and wu-bai complex to fight signs of fine lines while smoothing out skin's texture.

Colleen Rothschild Extreme Recovery Cream ($75.00)—Buy Here!

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer

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For the sensitive beauties out there, La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Double Repair is the way to go. With a high concentration of Prebiotic Thermal Water, Ceramide-3, Niacinamide, and Glycerin, this moisturizer is oil-free and provides up to 48-hour hydration while helping restore skin's barrier after 1 hour. It's tested on sensitive skin, too.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer ($22.99)—Buy Here!

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

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It's unlikely you'll find a list of the best moisturizers for dry skin without seeing CeraVe pop up. This one is so popular that it easily holds its own against luxe and high-end beauty brands (just look at the over 127,000 Amazon reviews). It has a rich, velvety texture that leaves skin feeling smooth for softened skin without greasy, sticky, feel. With essential ceramides, you can say buh-bye to flaky skin.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream ($17.89)—Buy Here!

CORSX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream

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A lightweight, gel-type cream that repairs and soothes irritated, sensitive, even with ultra-delicate conditions like rosacea. It's powered by snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, and betaine to strengthen the skin barrier by replenishing moisture.

CORSX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream ($14.25)—Buy Here!

eltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex Face Moisturizer

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'Compromised skin' is red, itchy, tight, and flaky (we're familiar, trust us). eltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex Face Moisturizer is perfect for your skin's recovery, and it hydrates and eases fine lines, too.

eltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex Face Moisturizer ($55.10)—Buy Here!

KORRES Golden Krocus Hydra-Filler Plumping Cream

KORRES

A seriously luxurious plumping moisturizer that targets visible signs of aging, offering 48-hour hydration, enhanced skin immunity, and a smoother complexion. Use twice a day for that glow you've been craving.

KORRES Golden Krocus Hydra-Filler Plumping Cream ($76.00)—Buy Here!

NYL LIKE VELVET Nourishing Face Oil

NYL

If you haven't gotten on the face oil bandwagon, get ready for compliments. NYL's LIKE VELVET Nourishing Face Oil includes antioxidant-rich pomegranate and rosehip oil head up a team of over 15 herb-infused oils to make your skin feel (literally) like velvet.

NYL LIKE VELVET Nourishing Face Oil ($74.00)—Buy Here!

760 Skin Dew or Dry Moisturizer

760 Skin

Boost your skincare routine in the new year with 760 Skin’s Dew or Dry Moisturizer. Dew or Dry is a powerful vegan moisturizer free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates that harnesses the power of desert plants to give skin a healthy, glowing appearance. Utilizing ingredients such as cactus stem cells, jojoba oil, evening primrose oil, squalane, tremella mushroom, and reishi mushroom, it deeply nourishes, hydrates, and soothes skin.

760 Skin Dew or Dry Moisturizer ($38.00)—Buy Here!

YA-MAN Flawless Serum

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This luxurious hydrating face serum contains Vitamin A (you might know it better as retinol) that helps to refine skin and ingredients to hydrate and protect your skin. 

YA-MAN Flawless Serum ($36.00)—Buy Here!

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

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The whipped texture of this moisturizer is non-greasy and formulated for distressed skin from head to toes. That's right—you can use it from your nose to your toes. Clinically proven to immediately improve skin hydration by 169%, it starts healing from day 1.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream ($28.73)—Buy Here!

Kinskin Ceramide Barrier Repair Oil

Kinship

This lightweight facial treatment oil contains an advanced oat-based lipid complex plus a proprietary omega fatty acid blend that deeply nourishes and moisturizes, soothes and restores, and glides on for that lit-from-within vibe.

Kinskin Ceramide Barrier Repair Oil ($38.00)—Buy Here!

MISSHA Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Cream

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Snails are clearly having a moment. Forget dull winter skin. This brightening gel-cream moisturizer is fast-absorbing and never feels sticky, your skin will look and feel its dewiest.

MISSHA Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Cream ($22.52)—Buy Here!

Gemini Beauty Super Fruit Recovery Night Cream

Gemini Beauty

Wake up to deliciously soft, luminous skin (doesn't that sound divine?). This multi-corrective gel cream wraps your skin in a moisture-locking layer of hydration—working to balance, brighten, and smooth while you sleep.

Gemini Beauty Super Fruit Recovery Night Cream ($42.00)—Buy Here!

Primal Life Organics Beyond Face Moisturizer

Primal Life Organics

Go beyond just moisturizer with a formula that combines potent, nutrient-rich oils like tamanu, emu, rosehip seed, sea buckthorn, and filtered beeswax, for more bounce and luminosity. That's right. We said it.

Primal Life Organics Beyond Face Moisturizer ($71.99)—Buy Here!

AS OF TODAY R-Peptide Ampoule Serum Hydrating Essence

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This one does it all—mega moisture, firming, wrinkle-reducing, and great for all skin types. AS OF TODAY is minimalist beauty that does a lot.

AS OF TODAY R-Peptide Ampoule Serum Hydrating Essence ($49.30)—Buy Here!

Tana Marie Skincare Hyaluronic Acid FIller Serum

Tana Marie Skincare

Looking for a little more volume in your face, but want to skip the needles? A painless topical alternative to injectable fillers, the advanced formula in this Hyaluronic Acid Filler Serum contains a powerful blend of hyaluronic acid, copper complex and niacinamide to fight against the visible signs of aging and the improvement of fine lines and wrinkles. Quickly delivering equivalent results to one injection of collagen filler, it can reduce wrinkle appearance and volume by 15% in only 2 weeks. Users have also experienced firmness increased by 13 times in 15 days. This is a real powerhouse.

Tana Marie Skincare Hyaluronic Acid FIller Serum ($135.00)—Buy Here!

Geri G. Skin Reboot

Geri G.

Skin Reboot All-in-One Moisturizer, Primer, Cosmetic Enhancer, and Night Cream is a patented water-resistant, translucent moisturizer that penetrates the skin to keep it soft, smooth, and supple with a bright glow. Nowhere else will you find a product that moisturizes, primes/preps your skin, and custom blends your makeup instantly, in addition to being a great night cream. 

Geri G. Skin Reboot ($59.99)—Buy Here!

 

 

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No thanks, itchy skin. These two are winners for eczema treatment for kids

If there’s anything we dread when it starts to cool off, it’s our kiddos not feeling well. Obviously, we’re keeping a close eye on cold, flu, and Covid, but if you’ve got little ones with eczema, you know that goes on the list, too. Dry air, cold, and harsh wind create eczema’s favorite time to rear its red, itchy head. And on sensitive little kid skin, that also means a miserable time for the whole family. Thankfully, we landed on Happy Little Bodies (from the people at Flexitol—you probably know their hand creams, lip balms, and sensitive skin body washes).

The number of products for eczema treatment for kids out there is just astronomical. If you have little ones with eczema, you know how it goes. Since Flexitol has been around for over 20 years, it makes sense that they’d nail kids’ skincare, too. Their two eczema products are designed to work together and used as part of their normal bath time routine, so you’re treating and preventing at the same time. No extra steps. (Who has the time, anyway?)

Happy Little Bodies Body Wash & Shampoo

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This gentle, tear-free and soap-free 2-in-1 body wash and shampoo is a non-irritating alternative to harsh traditional soaps and shampoos, and it won’t strip sensitive skin of its essential oils. It's pH-balanced for kids and babies and formulated with colloidal oatmeal (the good stuff) to gently soothe dry, itchy skin. For eczema-prone skin, use along with the Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream to keep their skin healthy and manage flare-ups. Plus, it has none of the yucky stuff: petro-chemicals, parabens, phthalates, SLS, cortisone. or artificial fragrances. 

Happy Little Bodies Body Wash & Shampoo ($12.99)—Buy Here!

Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream

Flexitol

Formulated with 5% colloidal oatmeal and clinically proven to be as effective as 1% hydrocortisone (seriously), Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream provides relief from skin irritation, itching, flaking and dryness, due to eczema flare-ups. It's especially designed for little ones and can be used on their faces and bodies. Use it after their baths and as needed!

Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream ($14.98)—Buy Here!

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Teething has turned your sweet baby into a drooling, clingy, cranky mess, and none of your go-to remedies seem to be working. You’re giving them all the extra cuddles (the best treatment for most baby drama), extra boob or bottles, you panic-ordered the iconic banana teether toothbrush, and you’re now best friends with Sophie La Girafe, but your little one is still a disaster. Luckily, there are so many other ways to help soothe a teething baby. Try these teething tips to ease your babe’s discomfort fast—and don’t forget to keep wiping that waterfall of drool pouring out of their mouths! (The last thing you need is irritated skin on top of teething pain.)

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1. Rub baby’s gums. After washing your hands, give your baby a gentle gum massage. The pressure from your fingers will counter the pressure of the teeth breaking through. It will feel good and offer your little one some relief from sore, swollen gums.

2. Refrigerate a pacifier. Chilling a pacifier makes it even more soothing by lightly numbing gums to dull the pain.

3. Wear baby-safe teething necklaces. Teething necklaces (jewelry for mom with chewable silicone pieces) give your child an easy-to-grab item to gnaw on when you're holding them. Just don't put any jewelry (e.g. amber necklaces) on your baby—these are choking and strangulation hazards

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4. Try a mesh feeder. Freezing some fruits in a mesh feeder can be a lifesaver for cranky kids and their equally cranky parents. Not only does it chill and soothe sore gums, but your baby or toddler will be occupied for a solid chunk of time before they get through all that frozen goodness.

5. Make milk/formula popsicles. Some babies and toddlers refuse to eat while teething, mostly out of discomfort. Popsicles keep your little one fed and hydrated while soothing those gums. Use silicone popsicle forms to make them, and fill with breastmilk or formula. When eating, slip a bib on your babe or place them on a washable towel or blanket since popsicles can get messy.

6. Wear your baby as much as possible. Strap your clingy child into a structured carrier or wrap, facing inward. They'll feel comfort from being close to you, and you can still get things done. Win-win.

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7. Freeze a wet, textured washcloth. Moisten a textured washcloth, wring it dry, and place in the freezer before giving it to your baby. Terrycloth or a ribbed texture will offer added relief by creating friction as baby gnaws on it.

8. Refrigerate a small spoon. A spoon is something your child can hold on their own, chew on, push against their gums, and even play with to distract themselves from teething pain. Keep a few spoons in the fridge so you always have one at the ready. Those new teeth can really sneak up on you.

9. Serve chilled purees. Chill pureed foods prior to feeding your baby so the food is cool on their gums. It will feel nice and may encourage your child to eat more.

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10. Become a chew toy. Wash your hands in cold water and then offer a chilled pinky for your child to gum on. You can also show your child how to gum on their own fingers, to help them self-soothe.

11. Give your child a foot massage. Studies in reflexology have identified connections between toes and the head and teeth. Gently massage your child’s toes for comfort and a distraction from their pain.

Make sure to capture all the pics of those adorable new teeth—and share them with your family and friends near and far—with the Tinybeans app. The secure platform puts parents in total control of who sees and interacts with photos and videos of their kids.

Sustainable products for moms, babies, and the whole fam

We all want to live sustainably and help the planet, but let’s face it, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. It can be overwhelming to think about all the changes we need to make in our daily lives. Especially as parents, when our daily lives are packed full. We definitely want to be as earth-friendly as possible, but we also want products that are easy, effective, and affordable. Is that too much to ask? Definitely not. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of sustainable products that are easy to integrate into your routine. You don’t have to be a die-hard environmentalist to make a difference! Seriously, you don’t.

If you’re someone who wants to live sustainably but always finds themselves procrastinating on making eco-friendly changes, we get it. No judgment here. We’ve got you covered with our list of  must-have sustainable products that are both practical and will fit seamlessly into your daily routine. Say goodbye to guilt-tripping yourself for not being green enough and hello to a more eco-friendly lifestyle. From mouthwash to crib mattresses, we guarantee you’ll find a product that will make you feel good about taking a step towards a healthier planet. So sit back, relax, and read on to discover our picks for the best sustainable products for an eco-friendlier home!

Eco-Friendly Fashion


Mightly

Mightly

Mightly goodies are made with organic cotton, have no chemical flame retardants, are Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified, and are manufactured in a Fair Trade Certified factory. Mightly has everything from tees to leggings to PJs for kiddos and parents, plus they're ultra-cute!

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Nuuly

Nuuly

You might already know Nuuly as a one-stop shop for chic clothing rental at fabulous prices. Born to give our well-loved pieces a second life, Re_Nuuly is an upcycling initiative aimed at reducing clothing waste by reimagining damaged rentals as the source material of new styles. Through partnerships with some of the best creative brains on the Nuuly team, in the community and all around the world, Re_Nuuly completely transforms unrentable garments and plays a key role in their mission to make fashion more circular. 

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Athleta

Athleta

You've definitely heard of Athleta—the all day, every day, oh-so-cute, can't-get-enough casual, athletic, and loungewear. But did you know they're a Certified B Corp? They're working to lessen their footprint by choosing recycled materials like plastic bottles and fabric scraps, utilizing organic cotton, and investing in renewable energy. Athleta also believes that protecting the planet goes hand in hand with improving the well-being of women and girls, and that's why they're committed to empowering women through our internal operations, in our communities and abroad in their supply chain!

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Coalatree

Coalatree

Eco-friendly, anti-microbial, and stain-resistant, Coalatree's activewear and outdoor products are an easy way to go sustainable! Some of their products are even made from recycled coffee grounds.

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Woxer

Woxer

Feel comfortable in your skin while feeling comfortable in your underwear with Woxer! Explore the varied, colorful styles and inclusive sizing for every body. Super soft, high-quality, and made to move with you, the comfortable soft waistband never pinches into the stomach. Their underwear is breathable, moisture-wicking, and chafe-free, while featuring sustainable luxury fabric—Modal—made from beechwood trees. Pair them with Woxer bralettes for a style all your own.

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Kyte Baby

Kyte Baby

Bamboo is the star of the show across Kyte Baby's unbelievably soft and comfy offerings: baby sleep sacks, PJ's, rompers, onesies, and adult pajamas, loungewear, and more! You'll never want to wear anything else.

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Everviolet

Everviolet

Dedicated to their mission of sustainability, Everviolet produces their collections in small batches to avoid overconsumption and waste. Fabrics are also sourced from ethical and eco-conscious mills in the US, Canada, and abroad to find the best natural and sustainable fibers that are soothing and breathable. All bras, bralettes, panties, and camis are made of certified TENCEL Modal with Micro Technology that makes all of Everviolet’s pieces naturally antimicrobial, moisture-wicking, and gentle!

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Rewear From Tea Collection

Tea Collection

You already love Tea Collection as much as we do, right? Since their pieces are designed to last from kiddo to kiddo, they created Rewear; shop, sell, or trade in preloved Tea and earn rewards! 

Tea Collection Rewear—Shop Now!

Quincy Mae

Quincy Mae

Quincy Mae is a sustainable apparel and accessory collection focused on the basics (under $50). While only using certified organic fabrics, Quincy Mae offers beautiful color palettes, minimal print patterns, and velvety soft fabrics for newborn to 5Y. Each garment is made with care and meant to last; designed with the intention of living on once your little has outgrown it and maintaining its size and value over time. Their Pre-Loved Program is a resource for customers to share garments with the next little and are rewarded for their responsibility in the process!

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MORI

MORI

MORI has been creating sustainable pieces since 2015. Everything, from sleep sacks to pajamas to rompers to family matching, is also incredibly soft for sensitive baby skin!

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Bernardo

Bernardo

4.8m plastic bottles were recycled in 2022 and transformed into stylish vests, jackets, and puffers by sustainable outerwear brand Bernardo. Since 1999, women-led Bernardo has been pioneering innovation in fashion—becoming the first fashion brand to use Primaloft, a more sustainable down alternative and later introducing Ecoplume, a fill made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic bottles. Bernardo utilizes recycled polyester, chooses ethical factories, shipping practices to minimize their carbon footprint, launched a pre-loved collection, Bernardo Ecoloved, and more!

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The Sunday Collective

The Sunday Collective

With ethical production practices in place, gender-neutral designs that utilize organic and post-consumer recycled materials and 100% recyclable tape, tissue paper and packaging, The Sunday Collective is easily a favorite.

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Tiare Hawaii

Tiare Hawaii

This Revolve fan-favorite brand was founded in Hawaii back in 2009 by female-founder, Jane Hoskins. They use the beauty of nature and love of travel as inspiration to create the colors and bohemian detail in their garments. All of Tiare Hawaii’s pieces are handmade with love in Bali using traditional dyeing techniques that have been used for centuries. It’s the brand’s mission to bring you a piece of paradise anywhere you dream. 

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The Spunky Stork

The Spunky Stork

The Spunky Stork makes the sweetest matching siblings, Mommy/Daddy & Me collections that feature sayings on the front such as: Taco/Taquito, Big Slice/Little Slice, Head Chef/Sous Chef, Grill Master/Grill Novice , and many more. The Spunky Stork is a happy and modern fashion brand passionate about creating clean, organic, non-toxic clothing for children and parents, too! All items are made from organic cotton, the material has no dyes or chemical colorants. 

The Spunky Stork—Shop Now!

little planet by Carter's

Carter's

little planet by Carter's creates its pieces using organic, recycled, and sustainable materials, along with responsible manufacturing practices. Their goodies are designed to be heirloom-quality, so they can be worn from kiddo to kiddo!

little planet by Carter's—Shop Now!

saalt

saalt

saalt not only creates incredibly effective period care underwear and products so you don't have to rely on disposable menstrual products, but they're a certified B-Corp that gives back in a ton of ways!

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JJwinks

JJwinks

JJwinks is manufactured in L.A., and closely monitored by the brand. They use eco-friendly materials and even ship in compostable and recyclable packaging! Plus, they're our favorite no-need-for-a-bra brand.

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Young Days

Young Days

Perfect for transitional dressing, the brand’s affordable childrenswear essentials are made with sustainable materials like organic cotton and recycled polyester, so you know your precious tots are safe from harmful chemicals and toxins! Even more, Young Days features Green-friendly designs and messaging to ensure your babies and toddlers are walking the walk.

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Ready Set Romper

Ready Set Romper

No snaps or zippers for fast diaper changes, super soft and stretchy with a wide neckline for easy off/on and potty training. Add OEKO-TEK certified bamboo, fun prints, and matching Mommy & Me options and you'll want to buy them all!

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Girlfriend Collective

Girlfriend Collective

Sustainability is at the forefront of everything Girlfriend does and drives their decision making across all areas of the business. All new product development starts with making sure each piece is affordable, sustainable, and inclusive to all — if it doesn't check every one of these boxes, they continue iterating or reconsider the product altogether: 

  • Recycled Materials—All of Girlfriend Collective's clothing is made from recycled materials
  • Ethical Manufacturing—All Girlfriend Collective pieces are cut and sewn in SA8000 certified- factories that guarantee fair and livable wages, a safe and healthy workplace, and no forced or child labor ever.
  • Eco-Friendly Dyes—All of Girlfriend's pieces use OEKO and Bluesign-certified dyes, and any water used is thoroughly cleaned and cooled before it is released.
  • A Closed-Loop System—Through the ReGirlfriend recycling program, many of Girlfriend's pieces can be sent back to be recycled into future Girlfriend clothes. Send in your old Girlfriend and the brand will turn it into new Girlfriend gear, and in return you’ll get a store credit ($15) toward a future purchase as thanks. 

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Sustainable Shoes


KANE Footwear

KANE

The unbelievably comfortable KANE sneakers loved by athletes are sustainably designed injection molded for active recovery. From sports to workouts to running errands and Saturday morning soccer practice, we don't take off our KANEs unless we have to! They're in sizes available for the whole family, plus they come in a bunch of different colors.

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Taos Footwear

Taos Footwear

Not only does Taos offer super cute and casual shoes that are ultra-supportive, but they've partnered with EcoCart so you can make every order 100% carbon neutral!

Taos Footwear—Buy Now!

Allbirds

Allbirds super cute shoes are made from sustainable materials (responsibly sourced wool, sugarcane, and more), and they take offsetting their carbon footprint extremely seriously. They offer women’s, men’s, and kiddo’s styles in a ton of adorable colors!

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Vivobarefoot

Vivobarefoot

Vivobarefoot is a B Corp-certified natural health and footwear brand that wants to take non-functional fashion off feet and encourage children to connect with the natural world. They're vegan and made using recycled plastic bottles, plus they're designed to allow you (or your kids!) to move and grow as close to barefoot as possible!

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Naot

Naot

Naot’s uniquely engineered insoles are made of natural cork and latex and lined with a supple suede lining, creating a flexible and shock absorbing base of serious support that is designed to replicate the shape of your foot, much like a footprint left behind in the sand! They're made ethically and sustainably.

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Rothy's

Rothy's

Rothy's owns its own factories and their products are made from natural, sustainable, renewable, or recycled materials. Plus, they're washable, comfortable, and can be worn year after year!

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Okabashi

Okabashi

Comfortable and washable, Okabashi shoes are vegan, cruelty-free, and 100% recyclable! Scraps and non-saleable returns are turned into new product. There's something for the whole family.

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Clean Beauty


Ere Perez

Ere Perez

Ere Perez founded her company upon a dream she had of creating an all natural beauty brand when she emigrated to Australia. Ere is a female entrepreneur who was inspired by the nature and eco lifestyle of Australia, who also wanted to stay true to her Mexican roots by incorporating rich colors.  Ere decided to make a commitment to the environment, by creating multi-use, beauty products, where materials and resources could be saved. She sourced products that aren’t threatened or under-threat from over-production. Ere Perez’s products are all thoughtfully made to help aid the environment while keeping your skin happy, healthy, and toxin free! 

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Iris&Romeo

Iris&Romeo

Iris&Romeo creates luxurious beauty products that we can't get enough of! Their packaging is earth-friendly, their sunscreen is reef-friendly, and many of their products are waste-reducing all-in-one skincare + makeup!

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Scentbird

Scentbird

Clean at Scentbird Perfumes and Colognes are formulated without ingredients like: parabens, sulfates SLS and SLES, phthalates, mineral oils, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban. Not only that, but there's so many yummy scents to choose from (Mother's Day, anyone?)

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Kitsch

Kitsch

Kitsch creates fabulous beauty products that are also built are 4 pillars: recyclable, made from recycled materials, biodegradable, and reusable. They offer pared-down packaging, are cruelty-free, and focused on always improving to improve the environment!

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Indigo Wild + Zum

Indigo Wild/Zum

Gentle, plant-based, and created with essential oils, Indigo Wild's Zum line offers beauty goodies, hand soap, detergent, and more! Not to mention, they all smell incredible.

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MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals

MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals

With natural products now the expectation, MyChelle’s progressive 360-degree approach to beauty is to provide clean, conscious, and comprehensive skin care products that are bioactive, ethically sourced, and formulated with high-performance ingredients for superior results and a lifetime of natural, healthy skin!

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Yes To

Yes To

Yes To skincare products are made with at least 95% natural ingredients (before they include water). Natural ingredients are those that come from or are made from a renewable resource found in nature. You can find the natural ingredient percentage on the front of each Yes To item!

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Act + Acre

Act Acre

Act+Acre: the world’s first Cold Processed hair wellness brand that focuses on the scalp first by avoiding traditional heat-based production, which can lessen the potency of nutrients in active ingredients. All Act+Acre formulas are vegan, pregnancy-safe and free of silicones, parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, synthetic fragrances and gluten!

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Image Skincare Biome

Image Skincare

Be kind to your skin and the environment with BIOME+. The+ collection is made with recyclable packaging and cultivated in a LEED-silver certified, carbon neutral facility to limit environmental impact and uses packaging that has been mindfully selected—biodegradable tube and glass jars!

Image Skincare Biome—Shop Now!

Bronze Cactus Self Tanning

Bronze Cactus

Sunbathing is so 90s! We're saving our skin and tanning at home, especially since products have come such a long way! Enter Bronze Cactus. Curated from natural ingredients, their products are made from products that are free from chemicals, animal origin, and preservatives. Their mission is to educate people about tanning and help in protecting them from UV rays that are harsh to the skin.

Bronze Cactus Self Tanning—Shop Now!

Toys


Bababoo and Friends

Bababoo and Friends

Made from high-quality wood, sustainable materials, and nontoxic paint, Bababoo and Friends toys and books are a choice you can feel good about for your little ones!

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Our Green House

Our Green House

Our Green House offers eco-friendly toys, gift baskets, baby clothes, pets, and home goods that also give back!

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Lovevery

Lovevery

Lovevery is committed to creating kids' toys that last from generation to generation or can be confidently donated by replacing parts that get lost and ensuring that everything is built to last! Many of their products use FSC-Certified Wood, organic cotton, and biobased plastic. Make sure to check out their play kits—stage-based play essentials for developing minds!

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Green Toys

Green Toys

We're pretty sure you've seen Green Toys around in lots of places, but we want to remind you that they make 100% recycled toys! Each Green Toys package that gets recycled saves 1 gallon of water and their manufacturing is U.S.-based.

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Coogam

Coogam

Water-based paints and environmentally-friendly wood makes Coogam toys an easy "yes"! They're educational and geared toward kiddos ages 1-6+.

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Marlowe & Co

Marlowe & Co

Neutral, simple, and super high-quality, Marlowe & Co give sto different organizations that bring global relief and assistance to countries around the world. They're especially passionate about empowering women and children which can transform families and communities! Their toys, clothes, blankets, and more, are inspired by the soft and clean Scandinavian aesthetic.

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Taska Toys

Taska Toys

We're obsessed with this set that encourages kids to go outside, experience nature, and let their imagination run wild! They're made with PlanWood (compressed rubberwood sawdust) and conform to the ASTM and EN71 safety standards.

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Green Home


Geneverse Power Stations & Solar Panels

Geneverse

Introducing the innovative go-green Geneverse: the revolutionary solar generators and power stations that give you ultimate access to reliable energy! Geneverse provides an exciting way to maximize your energy savings, creating a cleaner and more efficient approach to your power needs. Solar power doesn't have to be complicated or daunting, we promise. Home solar power is life-changing! We're talking 7 days of reliable energy and Geneverse supports 99% of home appliances! Geneverse Power Stations & Solar Panels—Learn More!

LYNN & LIANA

LYNN & LIANA

LYNN & LIANA's gorgeous cheese boards and serving trays are made from Ecopoxy, a plant-based resin made of recycled bi-products like palm oil, soybean oil, and cashew nut shells. Plus, a portion of their sales is given back to tree planting! LYNN & LIANA is one of our first go-tos for gifts, too.

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My Bevi

My Bevi

My Bevi is committed to using verified safe recycled plastics and more importantly recycled ocean plastics where applicable in their products that require plastic components. Plus, it's always eco-friendly to reuse cups and My Bevi has some adorable styles!

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Mo's Crib

Mo's Crib

Upcycled and sustainable PVC baskets from a female founded South-African home decor brand. Multifunctional PVC baskets that add character to any space while storing anything from dirty laundry, toys, to bathroom towels! Make sure you check out the planters, too.

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Grove Collaborative

Grove Collaborative

Sustainable, plastic-free home essentials that are tough on dirt + grime, but easy on the environment. Since 2017, the brand has avoided more than 7M lbs of plastic. 

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Opinel

Opinel

Opinel uses wood sourced from local sustainably managed forests as well as VittEr Eco-Material, a dishwasher-safe compressed paper (FSC) material from Italy!

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Silipint

Silipint

Silicone is made from materials that exist in abundance – the same materials that make up a huge percentage of the earth’s crust. Silipints don’t employ limited resources like petroleum used to make plastic cups. Silicone, in the form of a flexible substance, is a material composed of silicon, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, and a curing catalyst used to mold the silicone substance into the desired shape.

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PURGGO

PURGGO

PURGGO perfectly combines nature, science, and love. All the product contains is pure all-natural moso bamboo charcoal, one of the most renewable natural resources in the world and Mother Nature's purifier, which has been carbonized and activated at 1110°F - 1300°F (600°C - 700°C). Bamboo charcoal is a tried and tested air cleanser that's been used in Asian countries for thousands of years. On top of this, it lasts for 365+ days (longer lasting than any product available worldwide) and works continuously in the background!

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Rollink Collapsible Luggage

Rollink Collapsible Luggage

Rollink the world’s slimmest, collapsible suitcase that's also trendy, sustainable, durable, and practical. When you get home, just collapse the bag and conveniently store it away for the next use without occupying a lot of closets or hotel room space (you can even stow it under a bed)!

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Delysia Chocolatier

Delysia Chocolatier

Austin-based chocolatier Delysia creates stunning chocolates by mom Nicole Patel! They're locally made and Delysia uses only sustainable chocolate. Check out their Mother's Day goodies!

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DUET Candles

DUET Candles

DUET’s candles are proudly hand poured in the USA in partnership with the IDDeal Foundation - a non-profit that creates the IDDeal life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through work, live and play. Additionally, DUET makes a donation of $2 directly to the IDDeal Foundation for every candle purchased. Their candles are ethically made without parabens, phthalates, sulfates and are cruelty free. The soy in the wax is sustainably harvested in the USA! They smell incredible, too.

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Pure-Sky

Pure-Sky

Pure-Sky is made of patented state-of-the-art composite Ultra Micro fibers, consisting of Multifilament yarns that are made of more than 1,000 strands per yarn, allowing you to clean nearly any surface using just water! No chemicals needed.

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BENTGO

BENTGO

BENTGO is a proud supporter of Feed the Children, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives hope and resources for hungry children and families. Since 2017, Bentgo has donated more than $200,000 to help put an end to hunger. Their divided lunch boxes make it much easier to avoid disposable sandwich bags, too!

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Inchbug Labels

Inchbug Labels

Dishwasher & microwave-safe, Inchbug Labels can also be boiled and sterilized. They're constructed with FDA compliant non-toxic material and are latex-free. They fit securely around containers so young children can't remove and help small hands with a non-slick grip!

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Health


Guru Nada

Guru Nada

Guru Nada Whitening Mouthwash comes in a 2 Fl Oz bottle which makes up to 300 rinses! Small-sized bottles mean less use of packaging material and premixed water, while just 4 drops of this travel-friendly mouthwash mixed with water are enough for 1 usage. We're all for less packaging and natural ingredients!

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August

August

August is the thoughtfully bold, period-positive brand of sustainable, tax-free, and customizable period care subscriptions, democratizing access to period care through empowerment and gender inclusion in quality menstruation products. Known for their viral TikTok content, strong community, education and giveback, this AAPI & female-founded brand is challenging period shame and cultural norms to uplift menstruators of everyone.

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Cabinet

Cabinet

The only sustainable medicine system that exists with fully recyclable and refillable organizers to reduce clutter, add beauty, and remove plastic from your cabinet!

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Waterdrop

Waterdrop

Waterdrop is making hydration-encouraging products and this Austrian brand will motivate you to drink more water in a sustainable way! This set comes with six tasty flavors of the brand’s signature Microdrinks (vitamin-packed hydration cube).

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Baby


Munchkin

Munchkin

Add more green to your feeding routine with the complete Bambou mealtime bundle from Munchkin! Sustainable and beautiful, their eco-friendly dinnerware collection is made of non-toxic, renewable bamboo and soft, 100% food-grade silicone to help create a greener future for children and planet.

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AU Baby

AU Baby

AU Baby was created to deliver safe, timeless, high-quality baby blankets at a fair price. Their Responsible Wool Standard certified merino sheep graze freely on family farms in Uruguay, protecting soil health and biodiversity. Their NATIVA merino is the most advanced 100% traceable and sustainable wool on the planet! They also use only eco-friendly dyes, and these gorgeous blankets come in a ton of different colors.

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Bugaboo

Bugaboo

Bugaboo's strollers are made with mass-balanced bio-based material reducing CO2 emission by up to 20%! They've also committed to become net zero by 2035. 

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Totter + Tumble

Totter Tumble

Totter + Tumble is a luxury British brand specializing in design-led playmats for babies, toddlers, and beyond. Simple, stylish, supportive and safe. Use these cushy and on-trend mats as play mats, yoga mats, kitchen mats, and more! There's a print for every home and they come in multiple sizes.

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Bobbie

Bobbie

Bobbie is the only mom-founded and led infant formula in the country, Bobbie’s recipe is modeled after breastmilk and designed to meet the most recent EU nutritional standards for critical ingredients like DHA and iron while complying with all FDA nutritional standards for infant formula. Focused on providing a purposefully sourced, USDA Organic infant formula with Organic Valley milk from pasture-raised cows, Bobbie is the first-ever infant formula to receive the Clean Label Project Purity Award and certification as a Pesticide-Free Product!

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Morepeas

Morepeas

Morepeas is a new collection of colorful and sustainable mealtime accessories created by mamas for babies, toddlers and kids alike. Morepeas best-selling 4-in-1 Snack Cup was specifically designed for do-it-all toddlers. This 100% FDA approved (food-grade silicone) snack container is an all-in-one snack cup, suction bowl, steamer and storage container all-in-one!

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Abiie

Abiie

Abiie creates all of their products with minimalist designs and clean materials! They're long-lasting, so you'll feel good about investing.

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MAM

MAM

MAM’s first all natural rubber pacifier made from sustainable & bio-renewable raw materials, reducing its CO2 footprint! The BPA-free natural rubber nipple has their signature MAM eco pacifier design with a symmetrical shape that helps promote healthy oral development.

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Ergobaby Aerloom

Ergobaby

Caring for your children and caring for the planet go hand in hand. That’s why Aerloom is produced with post-consumer, recycled polyester yarns (certified by Global Recycled Standard). It’s made in small quantities to avoid excess inventory and each carrier arrives in a recyclable shipper box; no extra packaging necessary!

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Halo Sleep

Halo Sleep

Babies spend over 60% of their first years sleeping, making a crib mattress the most utilized baby product ever! But if they’re laying on a traditional mattress, that means they spend over 60% of their time inhaling VOCs, too. So, HALO® created DreamWeave— a dual-sided mattress that is totally free of chemicals, totally breathable, totally washable, totally waterproof, hypoallergenic, and GreenGuard Gold certified!

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Lalabu

Lalabu

Lalabu follows great sustainability practices, but we're also obsessed with the babywearing shirts for mom and dad! Mother's Day and Father's Day are coming up, so definitely snag one for your favorite parents.

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norani

norani

95% GOTS Organic Cotton, 5% Spandex with velcro fasteners, arm inserts, and a zippered pod for easy diaper changes—the norani Sleep Pod (along with their PJ's, crib sheets, and more) are must-haves for your little snugglers!

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Dreamland Baby

Dreamland Baby

Female-founded and oh-so-effective, Dreamland Baby products (weighted sleep sacks, pajamas, and more!) are made from organic bamboo and can be traded into their Upcycle Program for $15 off your next purchase!

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Baby's Brew

Baby's Brew

Baby's Brew portable bottle warmers and snack cups are compact, eco-friendly, and 100% Toxin-Free Silicone, BPA, PVC, & Phthalate Free!

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THEO'S

THEO'S

Eco-friendly baby-led weaning supplies include splat mats, placemats, utensils, and a mealtime clutch! It's all restaurant-ready and diaper bag-friendly, too.

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Accessories


TERRA THREAD

TERRA THREAD

Terra Thread is a sustainable bag and apparel brand with a mission; to lead a transformation in organic cotton farming, and give consumers better, more planet-friendly choices for everyday essentials!

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Diamond Nexus

Diamond Nexus

Diamond Nexus gorgeous pieces are made from stones that are not mined—lab-grown, ethical, and absolutely stunning!

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Herschel

Herschel

All of Herschel's iconic accessories are created in the most sustainable and eco-friendly way. In 2021, they launched their Eco collection, using 100% recycled fabrics made from post consumer water bottles diverted from landfill. By 2024, almost all of their bags will be made with recycled fabrics!

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Luli Bebé

Luli Bebé

Luli Bebé bags are a fave around here, especially since they're not only gorgeous, made for modern moms, and  but are all made from 100% vegan leather, which is far more sustainable than traditional cow leather bags! They come in a ton of shapes, sizes, and beautiful colors.

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Don’t get us wrong; we adore the fall! We’re very here for the food, the fashion, and the fun! But, if you’re anything like us, as the weather changes you might be noticing that your regular skincare routine isn’t working quite as well as it was in the warmer months. Maybe your face is feeling drier, your is T-zone oilier, or redness has creeped in. Even if you’re positive you finally found the right routine, our complexions are responding to more than just products.

Everything from a dip in temps to a shake-up in humidity impacts your skin. Not only that, but weather changes impact how your usual potions and lotions perform. But there’s hope! Our list of tried-and-true, fall skincare saviors is your go-to for giving your bathroom counters a product makeover. Start the weekend off right (and be prepared for the first official day of fall!) with these face-loving faves! (PS: Your little ones’ skin is feelin’ the changes, too, so make sure to spruce up their fall skincare, too!)


fall skincare for moms
Macy's

SHESEIDO Extra Rich Cleansing Milk

$36 BUY NOW

While gel cleansers are usually a-okay for warm months when our skin has a little more oil production, they can be really drying once it cools off. We lean on cream or oil-based formulas this time of year, and SHISEIDO's Extra Rich Cleansing Milk has the feel of both! Starting off as a milky liquid cleanser, this Cleansing Milk whips up into a rich foam filled with rice germ oil that removes impurities without stripping your skin, and also creates a veil that protects moisture balance! We love that it rinses clean and gets your skin ready for the products that follow.


Nip+Fab has good fall skincare for parents
JCPenny

Nip+Fab Hyaluronic Fix Extreme4 Hydration Cleansing Cream

$13 BUY NOW

If you prefer a fragrance-free option, Nip+Fab Hyaluronic Fix Extreme4 Hydration Cleansing Cream is scentless, soothing, and hydrating. It's suitable for all skin types, but especially excellent for sensitive skin!


The Honest Company

Honest Calm+Heal Melting Balm

$33 BUY NOW

Dewy skin in cold weather is totally possible! Honest's Calm + Heal Melting Balm makes it happen. The formula transforms from a rich balm into a deeply moisturizing melt that heals your skin and leaves you glowing! As a bonus, you can use this balm to heal and protect minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises.


product image Bare Minerals Restorative Balm
Bare Minerals

Bare Minerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream

$38 BUY NOW

Even if you don't typically go for intensive moisturizer, it's often your best bet once the air starts to dry out. Bare Minerals Butter Drench Restorative Cream has a buttery texture (hence the name!) that smooths and hydrates your skin. If you'd prefer to skip heavy moisturizer during the day or under makeup, use Butter Drench as part of your night-only regimen and wake up to ultra-soft skin!


Macy's

Tarte Maracuja Oil

$48 BUY NOW

Maracuja seeds power this multitasking oil from Tarte to hydrate and renew your skin (or literally anywhere you need a little boost of moisture: hair, cuticles, heels...)! Use on top of or in place of your regular moisturizer, or mix a small amount with your foundation if you're experiencing dry patches after application. And oily-skinned friends, don't pass this by! It seems counterintuitive, but oily skin absolutely has to be moisturized, too (oftentimes, overly oily skin is the result of your body trying to overcompensate for a lack of moisture, so adding moisturizing products helps balance it out).


Macy's

Bobbi Brown Skin Moisture Solution No. 86

$52 BUY NOW

Targeted skincare products make choosing what'll work best for you a lot easier, and that's exactly what Bobbi Brown's Skin Moisture Solution No. 86 is! This intense serum is all about dehydrated skin and goes to work fast to relieve the uncomfortable, tight feeling associated with dry skin. It's formulated with hyaluronic acid (we're sure you're noticing a trend here!), which actually pulls moisture from the air and binds it to the skin's surface. You'll notice results from day 1!


Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden Premiere Intense Moisture and Renewal Overnight Regeneration Cream

$104 BUY NOW

If you've ever wondered why there are separate products for day and night, we'll fill you in: your mind isn’t the only part of you that rests when you hit the sheets. When you sleep, your skin recognizes that it's not in "protection mode" from the day. It's primed to absorb the active ingredients in the products you use before bed (and part of why you can go all day wearing makeup, but should avoid sleeping in it if you can avoid it!). Elizabeth Arden's Premiere Intense Moisture and Renewal Overnight Regeneration Cream is packed with those exact ingredients you want your skin to soak up; ceramides go to work restoring moisture while their patented retinyl complex encourages cell turnover. Every fall morning, you'll thank yourself for the extra skin TLC at night!


product image of Paula's Choice Moisturizer
Paula's Choice

Paula's Choice Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer

$33 BUY NOW

Generally, nighttime moisturizers are formulated to be heavier than their daytime counterparts, but Paula's Choice Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer is lightweight and sheer, but still super effective! It's also designed to neutralize blue light and other environmental aggressors!


Pipette Overnight Brightening Mask is good fall skincare
Pipette

Pipette Overnight Brightening Mask

$20 BUY NOW

Even sensitive skin won't be able to get enough of Pipette's Overnight Brightening Mask! Although you might be dealing with drier skin this season, it's still important to exfoliate regularly. Instead of harsh scrubs (seriously, please don't use those), this mask uses the most gentle AHAs to exfoliate without stripping moisture or scratching up the delicate layers of skin. Use 2-3 times a week for best results (and remember to use sunscreen, like Pipette's Mineral Sunscreen, since the AHAs in this mask can make your skin a bit more sensitive to sunlight. Yes, even autumn sunlight.). Right now, save 30% off your first Pipette order with code SQUALANE30, so make sure to stock up!

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Yes To recently recalled its Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Unicorn Paper Mask following customer complaints.

According to reports, the mask (which was sold at several retailers, including Target and Ulta), can cause extreme irritation, burning and red, itchy skin.

Chelsea Anders and her stepdaughter both used the mask. The Iowa stepmom told WHOTV 13, “Her face was welted with red, swollen, itchy raised abrasions and I had first thought chemical reaction. It’s what a lot of people had assumed when using this product was that it was just an allergic reaction. Then doing the research after I had seen what had happened, it looks like a chemical burn.”

Anders wasn’t the only person to have a problem with this product. Stacy Slater of Tampa, Florida told Today what happened after her 11-year-old daughter Addison used the mask. “She’s like, ‘My face is a little itchy and it tingles.'” Slater went on to add, “She said it felt like it was burning and stinging and at this point she was crying.”

In an emailed statement, a representative from Yes To said, “Yes To is committed to ensuring the safety and integrity of all of our products and has maintained a strong track record of delivering quality products to our customers since our founding in 2006.” The statement continued, “We have recently seen reports on social media that children have used the Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Unicorn Paper Mask, unfortunately resulting in skin irritation. We have also received some similar reports from adults who have used the product.  We apologize to anyone who was affected in this way, especially over the holiday season.”

The brand also added, “While our products are all independently tested for safety, irritation, and allergy—and while we provide both warnings and instructions on our products about the potential for skin irritation—the safety and satisfaction of our customers are our main concerns.  As such, we have decided to pull this particular product off of the shelves while we investigate the complaints that we have received and seen online.”

When it comes to the products and retailers pulling them from store shelves, Yes To’s statement said, “We have reached out to all our retailers and informed them that we are voluntarily pulling the product off the market and to please remove all Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Unicorn Paper Masks off their shelves immediately. However, each store has a different procedure and process when removing products. We hope to have all products completely removed by Friday and will continue to follow-up with each store to make sure that the product is pulled from shelves as quickly as possible.”

Yes To also directed customers who have the product to return unused masks to the store of purchase. In a Jan. 3 statement the company made on its Facebook page, Yes To alerted customers to the problem and added, “If you’ve had an issue with this item, please contact our Customer Care team at customercare@yesto.com.”

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Yes To

 

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Birth control can be a great tool for preventing an unplanned pregnancy, but when you’ve already got mom brain it can be hard to make sure you take it correctly every day. That’s what makes a new kind of birth control such a game-changer, as this micro-needle birth control patch means all you’d have to do is give yourself a little tap once a month.

According to a new study published in the scientific journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a patch that uses dissolvable micro-needles to inject levonorgestrel, a common hormonal medication that prevents pregnancy.

photo: Christopher Moore/Georgia Tech via EurekAlert

All users need to do is apply the patch to their skin and the tiny micro-needles break off, implant themselves under the surface of the skin (where they dissolve) and slowly release the drug over time. Despite the tiny needles, the entire process is painless. The price tag is also pain-free—with the researchers reporting that each patch should only cost about one dollar.

Don’t call your OB/GYN just yet, however. So far the drug has only been tested successfully on rats, but the researchers are hopeful that it will have similar results in humans.

Mark Prausnitz, a regents’ professor at Georgia Tech’s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and author of the research paper, said in a statement to EurekAlert, “Because we are using a well-established contraceptive hormone, we are optimistic that the patch will be an effective contraceptive. We also expect that possible skin irritation at the site of patch application will be minimal, but these expectations need to be verified in clinical trials.”

—Shahrzad Warkentin

 

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