November 2025
Melissa’s November Most Loved 2025
Hello beautiful,
November always holds a special place in my heart. Between my birthday and Citrine’s anniversary, it’s a month full of reflection, celebration, and deep gratitude. This year feels extra meaningful as we mark 13 incredible years of Citrine — over a decade of conscious, luxurious, intentional beauty shared with all of you.
I’ve been really cherishing my rituals lately. As a busy mother and business owner, I deeply value my self-care routines — they’re often some of the only quiet, me-time moments I get throughout the day. This is my time to nurture myself and give back to what grounds and centers me, allowing me to feel fully connected to what matters most.
There’s something about this time of year that always feels cozier and more inward, so I love to be softer and gentler with myself, taking extra time for deep self-care. I find myself leaning into a more sensual, tactile approach to beauty — luxe body care, layering treatment masks and serums, and makeup details that add a little “wow” factor.
Here are the five products that have completely stolen my heart this month. Let’s get right into it!
Tronque Firming Butter
There’s something about this butter that feels like pure luxury from head to toe. As the weather cools down, I find myself craving richer textures, and this has become my go-to for supple, silky skin. I’ve been loving everything from Tronque since their arrival on our shelves, but the Firming Butter is my latest obsession.
It’s formulated with natural retinol alternatives, niacinamide, and hydrating plant oils that work together to visibly firm, smooth, and plump the skin over time. The texture is decadent, whipped yet dense, and it melts in beautifully, leaving my skin with that hydrated, fresh glow that lasts all day.
Body care is truly my guilty pleasure. I treat my body as I do my face, layering products and creating a full ritual after every shower. I start with the Tronque Body Brush before bathing to stimulate lymphatic flow and gently exfoliate, then follow with the Body Gua Sha to contour, release tension, and enhance absorption. I’m a huge fan of layering body products, so I’ll go in first with their Milk and then lather this butter on to seal in the benefits and keep my skin hydrated all night long.
Going through a multi-step body care routine really helps me feel nourished, grounded, and completely put together. Whether it’s before bed or a date night, that buttery finish on freshly exfoliated skin is just chef’s kiss. It also makes a beautiful gift!
RMS Beauty Legendary Lip Oil in Adriana
This unique lippy takes lip gloss to another level. The Legendary Lip Oil in Adriana has become my little secret weapon for a clean, effortless, and slightly festive lip moment. The shade is clear with the subtlest hint of shimmer — that perfect “holiday sparkle” that catches the light without looking overdone.
The formula is as nourishing as it is beautiful, blending jojoba oil, raspberry seed oil, and shea butter to deeply hydrate while giving lips a smooth, glassy sheen. It’s sexy and sensual yet easy to wear, polished enough for evening but subtle enough for daytime if you just want to add a bit of fun to your look.
I love how it makes my lips look plush and juicy without ever feeling sticky. It’s the kind of lip oil you keep in your bag, your car, and at your desk because it just makes everything better.
Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick in Lit
I have always said there’s nothing like a balmy highlight to bring your skin to life, and the Westman Atelier Lit Up Stick in Lit has been giving me my ultimate glass-skin fantasy this month. This shade is a sheer, iridescent dew that gives the most ethereal glow, like skin that’s just been pampered with a facial. It’s honestly one of my best ageless skin hacks. You get that baby-faced, fresh glow with just a swipe!
I love to glide it over the high points of my cheeks, brow bone, and even the bridge of my nose for that luminous, lit-from-within effect. It melts into the skin effortlessly and never sits on top or feels glittery. During the holiday season, it’s the perfect finishing touch for a polished, radiant look that still feels natural.
I also dab a little on my collarbones and shoulders when I’m dressing up — it gives this candlelit, youthful sheen that’s simply magic.
Patyka Pro-Collagen Lift Mask
This one is a longtime favorite that’s having a full-circle moment in my routine again. The Patyka Pro-Collagen Lift Mask is a true treatment mask — rich, creamy, and instantly firming. It uses botanical peptides and hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and improve elasticity, making skin look plumper and more lifted after each use.
I love using it at night while I unwind. The texture feels velvety and comforting, and the results are noticeable. My skin always looks more sculpted, radiant, and revived after using this one. It’s the kind of product that makes you fall back in love with skincare and reminds you why taking that time for yourself is worth it. It doesn’t get enough spotlight here for what a powerhouse of a treatment it really is!
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum
If I could describe this in one word, it would be healing. I rotate between a few oils — Ayuna Cellular Oil, Agent Nateur holi (oil), and the Vintner’s Daughter Serum — which has actually been my go-to for the fall-to-winter transition. It’s rich yet balanced, earthy yet elegant, and completely transforms the skin with consistent use.
Formulated with 22 active botanicals including evening primrose, rosehip, nettle, and avocado oil, it strengthens the skin barrier while delivering deep nourishment and glow. It’s a “one and done” product that feels like a facial in a bottle. My complexion instantly feels softer, calmer, and more luminous.
This cult classic is iconic for a reason, and I love the way it connects luxury with pure, natural performance. Overall, just a really beautiful oil that you cannot go wrong with.
As we step into the holiday season, I’m carrying forward a theme of nourishment, both inside and out. These products remind me that beauty is a ritual, and when we take the time to care for ourselves, it radiates through everything we do.
Thank you for being part of Citrine’s story for the past 13 years. I am so grateful for this community and all the beauty, connection, and inspiration we’ve shared together.
With love,
Melissa
