The Journal

The new year always brings the inspiration and/or pressure for resolutions and refreshes. In my four decades of life, I don’t think I’ve ever stuck with a resolution past the spring season. Old habits die hard as they say.What I do know though is that I have changed a lot over the last few years not because of a resolution I’ve stuck with but more related to my strict conviction to stick with something that works (despite implementation at year end vs. new year). And so if you’re into skincare/wellness beauty resolutions, I am here to suggest starting with two...

Sommetbeauty and Bonjout Beauty have launched a partnership in studio for the month with a facial protocol picked by none other than Natacha that begins and ends with her hero product, Le Balm. I've asked her the ins and outs of starting her incredible brand, and I hope you extract as much joy from learning from her as I have thus far. 

Furtuna Skin has officially taken residency at Sommetbeauty at Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Hampton Bays, NY now until September 10. This regenerative, luxurious skincare line is focused on the entire ecosystem - from strict sourcing and production protocols to final product efficacy and outcome. The source of the line's ingredients come from an organic, Sicilian farm (pictured below) and are hand harvested with care and intention to create the best in beauty. BIO-SCIENCE BASED Furtuna's skincare rituals and formulas are backed by years of research that have proven to biohack the genetics of aging skin. The brand combines this wisdom...

I've witnessed a lot more customers restocking their beauty products sooner than later because the men in their lives have been using what's on their vanities.   It's time to cut to the chase - dads want in on our secrets to radiant, glowing skin and shiny hair. This basket of products will help jump start their beauty regimens in a tailored way. FLAMINGO ESTATE SOAP BRICK Packed full of Young Roman Parsley and lots of fragrant fresh Rosemary, mixed with French Green Clay, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and nutritious Brazilian Babassu, this Soap Brick is made by hand and...