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BRONZED GODDESS MAKEUP
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
MOST LOVED: JULY 2026
Summer in full swing, suitcases packed, and my July edit is here. Five summer essentials carrying me through the season, from a buttery body cream to the first ever dry oil mineral SPF.
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
SKIN CELL VITALITY with phytomelatonin
Meet phytomelatonin, the clean anti-aging breakthrough behind Irene Forte's most clinically proven formulas
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
MOST LOVED: JUNE 2026
The five products I genuinely cannot live without this June, including a new holy grail face mask and the sunscreen serum carrying me through laser recovery.
GLAM BAG
MAY GLAM BAG 2026
Your beauty boarding pass has arrived. The May Citrine Glam Bag is here, packed with elevated travel-inspired essentials for skin, lips, hair, and body. Complimentary with any $135 purchase, while supplies last.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
DARK SPOTS AGE YOU FASTER THAN WRINKLES
INTERVIEWS
FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT: IRENE FORTE
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
Melissa's Most Loved | MAY 2026
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
Beauty Habits That Make You Look Expensive
What expensive things have in common: high-quality details, intentionally layered. you are no different...
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
BRAND SPOTLIGHT: AYUNA
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
The 5 Skin-Transforming Ingredients Your Spring Ritual Needs
A comprehensive guide to the ingredients that reset, renew, and illuminate — curated with 13+ years of clean beauty expertise.
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
APRIL 2026
GLAM BAG
MARCH 2026 GLAM BAG
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
YOUR SPRING 2026 BEAUTY HOROSCOPE
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
MARCH 2026
FEBRUARY 2026
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
Ayuna Cream III vs. Cream III [J]: What Changed, What Stayed Iconic
GLAM BAG
JANUARY 2026 GLAM BAG
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
JANUARY 2026
Melissa's Favorite Things Bag
DECEMBER 2025
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
November 2025
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
Your Holiday Skin Reset
GLAM BAG
November 2025 Glam Bag
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
How To Find The Best Magnesium Supplement
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
OCTOBER 2025
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
Everything You Should Know About Hyaluronic Acid Serums
Everything you should know about hyaluronic acid serums and how to find the clean, nontoxic serum that is right for you
GLAM BAG
SEPTEMBER 2025 GLAM BAG
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
The Benefits of Bakuchiol: A Natural, Plant-Based Alternative to Retinol
Discover the benefits of bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative proven to smooth, firm, and brighten skin—without irritation.
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
SEPTEMBER 2025
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
AUGUST 2025
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
Nature’s Botox Alternative: The Snowflake Bulb Skin Secret
Discover the wrinkle-smoothing, muscle-relaxing power of Snowflake Bulb, also known as nature’s Botox. Learn how this plant-based active transforms skin—no needles required.
GLAM BAG
JULY 2025 GLAM BAG
This month’s Glam Bag was designed to elevate your summer beauty routine and give you some goodies to take on your getaways, beach days, and adventures. Whether you’re jet setting or refreshing your top shelf lineup, the July Glam Bag is your invitation to try something new…
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
JULY 2025
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
Natural Remedies for Hair Growth
We’ve gathered our favorite natural, proven, and sensual remedies that work in harmony with your body to stimulate fuller, stronger, silkier hair—without compromising your standards or your health.