Hello! It’s your skincare obsessed bestie. Thanks for inviting me to drop by, and I can’t wait to start sharing my recs with you. Here is what you can expect from me this week.

• ICYMI: news, trends, and things to chat about over brunch

• WAY TO GLO: authentic skincare secrets

• GLO ABOVE+BEYOND: business stories in beauty

• GLOSSIP: sales events you won’t want to miss

ICYMI

• TRENDS🤟 

  - Try this upside down eyelash curling tip

  - Get ready for The Marvels

• BUSINESS🤝 

  - Auto-GPT taking hustle culture to the next level

  - Farewells to Tupperware?

• RANDOM🙌 

  - Don’t you love loopholes

  - Bob Lee’s killer is found

• FOR FUNSIES 😁💖 

  - Super Mario making a splash in theatres

  - Check out The New Yorker’s Book Recs for This Week

WAY TO GLO!

As someone who has received a lot of great skincare tips from my mother, I'm grateful for the knowledge she passed on to me. However, I wish I had known about these five skincare habits much sooner. Incorporating these habits into my routine has drastically improved my skincare game, and I hope they can do the same for you too!

1: Swap The Towels For The Tissues 

Towels are known to harbor bacteria, and rubbing your face with a dirty towel can cause breakouts or other skin irritations. Using a Kleenex to pat dry your face is a much better and easier option. It helps in preventing the transfer of bacteria and oil from the towel to your face, which can lead to acne or other skin problems.

2: Change Your Pillowcase(s)

Pillowcases can accumulate dirt, oil, and bacteria over time, which can cause breakouts and other skin problems. Changing your pillowcase once a week can help in preventing this. If you have particularly sensitive skin or acne-prone skin, you may want to consider changing your pillowcase more frequently, such as every other day or every three days. It's also a good idea to use silk or satin pillowcases as they are gentler on the skin and help prevent wrinkles.

3: Change Up The Routine

As the seasons change, so should your skincare routine. For example, in the winter, you may need to use a heavier moisturizer to combat dry skin, while in the summer, you may need to switch to a lighter moisturizer to prevent breakouts. Also, as you age, your skin's needs change, so adjusting your skincare routine accordingly is crucial.

4: Don’t Forget The Neck

Many people neglect the skin on their neck and chest area, but it's essential to care for it too. The skin in this area is thinner and more prone to wrinkles and sagging. Incorporating products that target this area, such as neck creams, can help in preventing premature aging.

5: Exfoliate

Exfoliating helps in removing dead skin cells and unclogging pores, which can lead to a smoother and brighter complexion. However, it's important not to overdo it, as excessive exfoliation can cause skin irritation and sensitivity. Experts recommend exfoliating 1-2 times per week, depending on your skin type.

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GLO ABOVE+BEYOND

Hold onto your amber bottles, folks! L'Oreal has snagged the coveted luxury personal care brand Aesop in its biggest acquisition ever— a deal worth over $2.5 billion. Looks like Aesop's iconic black-and-white striped labels will now have a seat in L'Oreal Luxe's impressive brand portfolio. The all-cash sale was announced earlier this month by Aesop’s parent, Brazilian firm Natura & Co, which also owns The Body Shop and Avon.

Aesop was founded in 1987 in the beautiful city of Melbourne, Australia. In 2012 Natura acquired a 65% stake in the company, and seeing the vast potential in the brand, Natura formally acquired it in 2016. Since then, the luxury personal care company exploded in popularity, skyrocketing sales by almost 20 times, from a modest $28 in 2012 to an impressive $537 million just a decade later.

Today, Aesop is continuing to expand globally. Its range of products, including exfoliating hand wash, scented body lotions, and incense kits, are available in 29 markets in 400+ retail locations.

GLOSSIP

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• SALES EVENTS

  Sephora 20% off (for VIB Rouge), ends 04/24, use code SAVENOW

  REN 25% off sitewide, ends 4/16

  ULTA Up to 40% off Spring Haul Event, ends 4/15

That’s it for today friends! Will see you again next week~