4 Of The Most Hydrating Face Oils To Assist Your Winter Glow Up
Face oils were a big trend this summer, but it doesn't mean you have to retire them for the winter.
Face oils help combat dry skin as the cooler weather approaches, so if you need a little extra moisture to add to your foundation, or a boost in your morning routine, this is for you.
Here are four face oils that should be on your beauty list for your winter glow up!
Milani Prep + Brighten Rose Face Oil
This is one of my favorites, Milani didn't miss with this one. The Prep + Brighten Rose Face Oil is for those looking for an extra glow and burst of moisture. It's a blend of Vitamin C, Sunflower, Apricot Kernel, Sweet Almond, and Crambe Abyssinica oils, which allows your skin to retain moisture, help remove the appearance of wrinkles, add softness to skin, and more.
Milani Prep + Soothe Camellia Face Oil & Milani Prep & Brighten Rose Face Oil
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Milani Prep + Soothe Camellia Face Oil
This is similar to the rose face oil as far as its ability to create glowing and smooth skin but one difference I noticed was that it's a bit heavier than the rose oil, however it's still lightweight. The Prep + Soothe Camellia Face Oil is a blend of Grapeseed, Camellia, Sunflower, and Sweet Almond oil, which means it soothes dry skin, it doesn't clog pores, and it has some anti-aging properties.
You can use this oil at any time of day but I prefer to use it at night. Just add two to three drops to your face, massage it in, and then wake up with glowing skin.
Derma-E Essentials Radiant Glow Face Oil
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Derma E Essentials - Radiant Glow Face Oil
The Derma E SunkissAlba Radiant Glow Face Oil is a collaboration with the Derma E brand and natural living enthusiast, Alba Ramos. What's great about this product is that it was created by someone like us, who were tired of using skincare products with harmful chemicals that didn't really help the skin. Alba's main mission is to provide organic beauty and sustainable living.
This face oil is made with Jojoba, Argan, and Sea Buckthorn oils, which illuminates, nourishes, and hydrates your skin, giving you much healthier skin.
Tarte Maracuja Oil
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Tarte Maracuja Oil
Tarte's Maracuja Face Oil is a thick face oil made for all skin types — including oily skin. This flower powered oil is filled with maracuja oil, vitamin C and E, and other fatty acids to help firm, brighten, and soften skin.
What I like most is that it's a thick lightweight oil that absorbs very quickly and instantly makes your skin feel renewed and rejuvenated.
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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How A Stay At Switzerland's Luxurious 7132 Hotel Reminded Me To Live The Life I Deserve
Sometimes, as women—especially as single Black women—we simply need to be reminded that we are deserving of living a life we dream of. Even if that means creating it for ourselves. I recently set out on a weeklong trip to Switzerland, a trip I’ve been wanting to take for years, and near the end of my visit, I had an epiphany.
“DeAnna, this is the life you deserve,” I thought to myself as I took in the gorgeous bathroom in my suite at the famous 7132 Hotel and Thermal Spa. It was one of the most luxurious hotels (and bathrooms) I had ever stayed in—and that’s saying a lot for someone who often travels for work.
To help you better understand why this was such a mental awakening for me, I first need to give a bit of my backstory. I’m in my late thirties. I’m an attorneyand a journalist. I own a home and have traveled the world extensively. Essentially, I’ve done everything in life I set out to do. However, when it comes to dating, I struggle. Not because there is anything wrong with me per se, but because my career and “lifestyle” often create problems in my romantic relationships.
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I’ve been told everything from, ‘I can’t continue to date you because you seem to choose your career over wanting to settle down and have kids’ by a man after only the second date to ‘Maybe if you just sat down somewhere for a while, I’d actually wife you’ by someone who has honestly never proven themselves to be the settle down type. And these are only a handful of the things I’ve been told over the years.
It’s been frustrating, to say the least, and there have even been seasons where I purposely dimmed my light in hopes that my career wouldn’t push away potential suitors. I know what you’re thinking, “Girl, why would you even consider that? If they’re for you, it won’t matter what you do.” Hey, don’t judge me, but also, I one hundred percent agree.
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That’s why this recent moment in Switzerland was right on time. When I first walked into the hotel to check in, I was blown away by the surrounding beauty. It was a five-star property with one of the world’s most famous thermal bathhouses. Yet, it was something about seeing that 90% of the hotel’s guests were couples, that forced me to sit back for a bit of introspection—while soaking in the thermal spa, of course.
As I went through the mental conversation, there was a battle of sorts. On one hand, I knew that being able to partake in experiences like the one I was having at that moment was important to me. I knew that, at times I actually love being able to dabble in the finer things—after all, I’ve worked hard to be able to afford them. On the other hand, and sadly, I knew that sometimes being a single Black woman that publicly showcases her “luxurious” habits can intimidate men and even scare them off from pursuing you under the guise of them feeling like they “can’t do anything for you, because you have everything.”
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So, what is a girl to do?
Do I minimize/hide the life and experiences that I have? Do I play down the hard work I’ve put in to get where I am professionally? Or, do I risk being single in exchange for being able to have said life, without backlash?
Luckily, the joy that I felt while being at this property won. There was something about taking a full day to simply pamper myself at the bathhouse and in my in-room steam shower and soaker tub, indulging in cuisine from a 2-star Michelin restaurant and doing all of this while surrounded by an amazing group of Black women that reminded me—this is certainly the life I was meant to live and that I deserve. Even if it means that right now, I’ll just have to provide it for myself until the right partner comes along. And honestly, I’m okay with that.
Restaurant at 7132 hotel
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