June 2025
Summer has officially arrived in Arizona—and with it, all the joy, vibrancy, and full-sunshine energy the season brings. With Willow out of school and life slowing down just a bit, I’m leaning into more family time, warm-weather travel, and the small daily rituals that help me feel grounded and radiant. Lately, I’ve found myself in a makeup mood—playing with color, texture, and glow, and falling in love all over again with some Westman Atelier staples. I’ve been reinventing my signature everyday look with a mix of fresh, playful, and luminous essentials that elevate my natural features without ever feeling overdone. From exclusive shades to skin-loving formulas, these are the five products I haven’t been able to put down lately. Let’s get right into it...
This baby pink blush is everything. Tulle is a cool-toned, coquette-doll shade that feels so fresh and flattering for spring and summer—especially for anyone who knows their color season (it’s perfect for Summers and Winters). I’ve been absolutely adoring Westman lately—it’s quickly become one of my favorite brands we carry. Every product delivers such elegant, elevated performance, and this split pan blush and contour duo has earned a permanent place in my travel bag. It’s perfect for effortless on-the-go touch-ups and a must-have if you’re heading out on vacation this summer.
I’m so thrilled to finally share my signature custom lip serum—it’s here! Many of you received this in our May Glam Bag, but it’s now officially available on our site. This exclusive shade was designed just for Citrine: my dream baby pink nude with a subtle beige undertone that flatters every skin tone. It feels like a plush cushion of hydration on the lips and layers beautifully over lipstick or liner. I’ve been pairing it nonstop with Westman Atelier’s new Lip Liner in Cou Cou for that perfect brownish-nude outline—my ultimate ‘90s-inspired nude pink lip. The ceramide-rich formula deeply nourishes while delivering juicy, kissable shine without a hint of stickiness. Truly a holy grail lip product.
This one’s for him and her. Jack Henry continues to impress me with clean, minimal, elevated formulas that actually perform. This cleanser has become a staple in our shower—ideal if you’re sharing with a guy. It’s made with black cumin seed oil, coconut charcoal, and aloe vera to cleanse deeply without stripping. With Father’s Day coming up, it also makes a great gift—helping the men in our lives level up their skincare rituals. And if you haven’t already, check out Will’s brand, Green Beau, our men’s lifestyle sister shop, now live on the Citrine site.
My go-to unisex fragrance for summer. Dirty Hinoki is earthy, woodsy, sexy, and grounding—like stepping into a moody forest in the best way. It has enough depth to feel luxurious but never too heavy for warm weather. I love that it layers beautifully with body oils or other fragrances—Heretic scents were made for layering, so it’s easy to create your own signature. It’s also a perfect gift for Father’s Day—especially for anyone who loves a more natural, grounded scent profile.
There’s truly nothing else like this serum. Ayuna’s Nectar is advanced, alchemical skincare—silky, potent, and unlike anything I’ve used. It features a biotechnological extract from the “Living Stone” plant that stimulates your skin’s own production of vitamin D, giving you that sunlit glow—without the sun. It boosts microcirculation, firms and lifts with peptides, and protects with a powerful antioxidant blend including Astaxanthin, which gives the formula its gorgeous coral hue. Bio-sugars mimic hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate while enhancing vitamin D synthesis. I always recommend pairing it with Ayuna’s Balm[K] for the ultimate summer skin ritual. This is your path to brighter, firmer, lit-from-within skin.
Whether you’re traveling, unwinding at home, or simply in search of your next beauty obsession, I hope this month’s picks bring a touch of joy and radiance to your summer ritual.
With love,
Melissa
