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Good morning, Magpies! Over the next six days (until the dawn of 2025!), I’m going to be publishing posts that look back on our shopping, reading, and conversing over the course of this past year. I’m going to start with beauty today. This post is great inspiration for a skincare/bodycare reset in the new year.
EXTREME CREAM MOISTURIZER // NECESSAIRE BODY LOTION // HANNI IN-SHOWER MOISTURIZER // CLARINS DEPUFFING MASK // THE BLADE BAR // COLOR WOW DREAM COAT SPRAY // DYSON AIR WRAP // ICE ROLLER // DOUBLE-SIDED MAKEUP BRUSH
All items below are tried and true favorites recommended and beloved by Magpies (and, of course me). I’m so grateful for your readership and this roster of our well-loved products.
The Extreme Cream moisturizer. Luxurious texture. An easy first pick! It has often been likened to Augustinus Bader, and Mr. Magpie and I both use this daily as our go-to moisturizer.
The Hanni in-shower moisturizer! I know many of you are converts, but one recently wrote to say it hadn’t worked for her and we messaged a bit back and forth on this — I think you must apply as the last step in the shower, when water is still running but you’re out of the direct “spray.” Then do not rinse, turn off water, step out, and pat dry. For an even more lavish post-shower experience, the Necessaire body lotion is divine — skincare grade ingredients in your body lotion. Deeply hydrating and well-priced.
This ice roller is a must-have for de-puffing, energizing, cooling off. We use it in so many ways — my kids love it for bug bites and bruises; I appreciate post-run and also whenever I have a headache!
The Blade Bar — for an actually smooth and very close shave. I searched for a shave product I loved, and you delivered it with this recommendation. Will be repurchasing!
Clarins depuffing face mask — a little way to magically erase any puffiness from your face. TRUE MAGIC. I always have one of these open and another as a back-up. This is a complete lifesaver.
I swear by the Tower28 mascara, and apparently, you do too. So volumizing! The Queen Musia clean mascara is also a worthy mention.
Double-sided makeup brush — good quality and perfect for travel. The “stubby” side is very similar to Merit’s brush no. 1, which is probably my most-used brush. This inexpensive one is a great option for less and nearly as good.
This Apagard toothpaste. Mr. Magpie and I are major converts to this re-mineralizing Hydroxyapatite toothpaste. When we first switched, Mr. Magpie kept saying his teeth felt “smoother,” like the same feeling you have after you first get your braces off when you’re a teen! I completely agree.
The Color Wow Dream Coat spray. Keeps hair frizz-free and protected from heat. I love to prep hair with this pre-blowout. Bonus: it does not weigh your hair down / doesn’t leave annoying residue.
Dyson Air Wrap — a do-it-yourself blowout and one of my top RWI (regrettably worth it) items of the year. I speak in exclamation points about this! Read a full review here.
Rosemary oil — makes your hair smell fantastic and supports healthy hair growth.
What are your beauty favorites of the year?
P.S. So let me tell you what I love.
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