We’re happy to report that our war with seasonal skin disorder is over. Beauty Counter 1, dry unattractive facial issues, 0. We’d like to give a few shout-outs to those products that have helped us claim this victory: Josie Maran Argan Oil, Prescriptives Comfort Cream—we couldn’t have done it without you. But a special thanks [...]

As previously mentioned, we’ve become big argan oil devotees and have lately taken to slathering it on as a nighttime replenishing treatment and a daytime moisturizer (topped off with sunscreen) for hydration and a healthy glow. Josie Maran’s organic version is currently in our rotation, and it apparently has way more uses than the two [...]

You’re likely familiar with Josie Maran from our frequent praise of her organic argan oil—a pre-bedtime ritual that we actually look forward to—but if you’re not, here’s a refresher course. Northern California naturalist becomes model; model discovers makeup, graces magazine covers, becomes Guess girl and Maybelline spokesperson; model becomes mother, returns to Northern California naturalist [...]

Seeing as how it’s our job to know everything and anything beauty, we take a small bit of pride in being able to field questions from friends and relatives who are trying to fulfill specific needs. While lamenting the current state of our non-tan skin with an equally olive-complected friend over dinner this week, she [...]

A favorite haunt of green-leaning SoCal natives, Vert Los Angeles has established itself as something of a destination spot for the eco-chic. Owner and founder Renata Helfman stocks her Venice beauty shop with choice all-natural products from around the globe to help nurture healthy skin and an overall healthy lifestyle. This month, Helfman takes her [...]