Indigo by Tatcha: Inspired by the beauty rituals of geishas, the skincare line uses Japanese indigo for its soothing properties

Indigo by Tatcha


When the word “indigo” is mentioned, many of us think of its vivid hue and common use as a dye (for that perfect shade of blue jeans) although, unfortunately, most indigo we see these days is synthetic and not the natural pigment extracted…

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L’Art Du Soin by Diptyque: The cult-followed French candlemaker debuts an equally intoxicating and aromatic unisex skincare line

L'Art Du Soin by Diptyque


When the cult-followed Parisian candlemaker and parfumeur Diptyque announced its expansion into skincare—dubbed “L’Art Du Soin”—we were hesitant at first. With hundreds of other brands crowding the luxury skincare…

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Portland General Store Women’s Range: At last, the brand announces its debut line of organic and preservative-free products for ladies

Portland General Store Women's Range


by Emily Bihl Portland General Store’s thoughtful, distinctive men’s skincare products have been longtime CH favorites, and many have been hoping for a sister line that would bring the same…

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Province Apothecary Sex Oil: The purest ingredients that are kind to the body

Province Apothecary Sex Oil


The name is blunt: Sex Oil from Toronto-based Province Apothecary doesn’t hide behind any vague adjectives or cute lingo. It’s as clear as the oil’s list of ingredients, which…

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May Lindstrom Skin: Two new innovative treatments blend the purest ingredients to deal with winter skin blues

May Lindstrom Skin


Launching her line just over a year ago (after giving birth to her daughter), May Lindstrom has already reached global cult status with her nonconformist, handmade skincare products—in particular her eyebrow-raising “);…

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Blissoma: Vegetarian skincare that’s as effective as it is affordable

Blissoma


The Blissoma line of 100% vegetarian skincare products (most of which are also certified vegan) raises the bar for the term “natural skincare.” Herbal chemist Julie Longyear started Blissoma in 2005, but it’s been flying under…

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Braun CoolTec: A hands-on look at the world’s first electric shaver with an active cooling element for sensitive skin

Braun CoolTec


Avid readers know well that Cool Hunting is always on the lookout for new ways to innovate. While this can come in any number of shapes and forms, sometimes the simplest of ideas deliver the most notable results. For legendary design-driven tech brand…

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Lemongrass Body Oil by S.W. Basics: Founder Adina Grigore on why raw ingredients are best, and her new summer product out today

Lemongrass Body Oil by S.W. Basics


If you glance over the label on any skincare product sitting on your shelves, you’ll most likely find a long list of chemical or synthetic ingredients. Resolutely taking the opposite approach is Brooklyn-based S.W. Basics. To…

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Ursa Major Bamboo Face Wipes: Natural skincare for freshening up on the move

Ursa Major Bamboo Face Wipes


A treat for travelers, men’s skincare line Ursa Major’s newly introduced Essential Face Wipes make lengthy layovers and daily commutes just a tad more manageable. Made in Vermont, the wipes clean your face without wicking…

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Aesop East Hampton : The artistically-inspired Australian skincare brand moves to the beach

Aesop East Hampton


When establishing a new outpost, Aesop likes to do the unexpected. Since its beginnings in ’87, the Australian skincare brand has been coveted for its line of high quality natural products and, in recent years, it’s become equally beloved by an international…

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