WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey
My beauty collection while still large has been shrinking over time—I only want things that both work well and bring me Marie Kondo-style joy. Here are a few of my current faves that are making the cut.
TOWER 28 SUNNYDAYS TINTED SPF 30 I found this mineral SPF on vacation when I forgot to pack my sunscreen. It provided full but breathable protection from the Arizona sun.
U BEAUTY DUO Ready for better skin in just days? This duo promises brighter, smoother skin using active but gentle ingredients with their hero products the Super Hydrator and the Resurfacing Compound.
CHANTECAILLE SEA TURTLE EYE SHADOW TRIOS Gorgeous, wearable colors to mix and layer.
RARE BEAUTY POSITIVE LIGHT UNDER EYE BRIGHTENER Years of working in makeup led me to an obsession with under eye concealer and correctors. This one is brightening but feather light.
VICTORIA BECKHAM FUTURE LASH TUBING MASCARA Long-wearing and easily removed with warm water. No smudging, racooning or fallout from this one.
AESOP REVERENCE HAND WASH AND HAND BALM DUET Take handwashing to a new level with gentle exfoliants and a heavenly scent.
LONDONTOWN GLASS NAIL FILE This fine grit surface leaves your nails smoother than any other tool—worth even taking to your regular mani appointments.
STATIC NAILS LIQUID GLASS LACQUER Love a gel manicure but hate what it does to your nails? Recommended to me by a Peachy reader, this glassy lacquer is chip-resistance and comes off with regular nail polish remover.
HENRY ROSE DISCOVERY SET Delicious and clean ingredients make up these unique fragrances.
SERUM DOCTOR FOOT FILE AND SERUM This two-step system banishes dry, cracked winter feet with both physical and gentle chemical exfoliation.
LUNYA WASHABLE SILK SLEEP MASK Sleeping well in a room (or on a plane) full of light pollution is no longer a problem in this silky, comfy mask.
AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES REVIVE BATH & SHOWER OIL The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC, has an amazing spa with a super curated boutique of unique beauty finds. This one is on constant rotation.
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