OCTOBER 2025
October has officially arrived, and I’m feeling all the cozy, creative fall energy. The transition into a new season always inspires me to slow down, recenter, and refine my rituals. From upgrading my skincare lineup to align with the seasonal shift to altering my everyday wellness and fitness routines, everything is getting a refresh. There’s something so grounding about this time of year; it’s a chance to reorganize, restore, and bring a sense of regeneration back to our self care. I encourage you to take a moment this month to tune into what’s feeling aligned (and what’s not), and to elevate your rituals with intention. I’m so excited to share my October favorites, a mix of skincare staples, new glam additions, and body care essentials to help you transition beautifully into the new season.
This is our best-selling rich moisturizer for a reason. When we start to shift from summer to fall, I tend to transition into using this face cream both day and night. During summer, I usually opt for a facial oil and sometimes apply a thin layer of cream over the top, but when the weather starts to cool down, I find that I need that extra boost of hydration and this facial cream just really does it for my skin. It’s a robust product that you can count on to infuse your skin with rich moisture. It’s formulated with cannabic stem cells and plasmas rich in cell factors from turmeric cultures that activate the skin to brain connection, which not only stimulates a glowing complexion but also an elevated emotional response. Turmeric curcumin works to neutralize the effects of cortisol, the stress hormone, on the skin. You literally get a mini mood boost due to the incredibly innovative beauty technology Ayuna utilizes. If you want to read more about Cream III and the science behind it, we have a full blog here. I then go in and add a few drops of their Cellular Oil over the top, and this gives me the most luxe, hydrated, and nourished complexion. This combo sits beautifully underneath makeup as well.
One of my all-time favorite hero treatment products. As with all of the Ayuna collection, it’s a unique multitasking product that truly doesn’t fit into any one category, which is why Ayuna is such an innovative, ingenious brand. This product is deemed a “high-protein cream-in-one peel” because of its unparalleled effectiveness in giving you that baby soft, absolutely revitalized, newborn complexion. It removes every trace of dead skin and texture, revealing brand new, fresh skin that’s super silky to the touch and visibly more refined. This is a forever favorite of mine because it gives instant, incredible results.
I personally love to use it in the mornings as the first step in my routine. I apply a thin layer to my entire face and let it sit while I attend to my mama duties. When it’s time to wash off, I rub it into the skin as a soft, gentle gommage, which is actually really satisfying to peel off, for that perfect exfoliation. It leaves my skin feeling buttery smooth and gives me such a luminous glow.
This is the lip shade that’s been living in my bag lately. Petal is that perfect dusty nude rose, soft, feminine, and flattering on everyone. I’ve always loved a matte finish for that signature ’90s supermodel lip, and Westman Atelier has truly mastered it with this suede-like texture. It’s richly pigmented yet somehow still feels balmy and comfortable, never drying. I love pairing it with a soft nude pink liner for a defined, plush pout that instantly elevates any look. Think polished, effortless, and timeless. This is the kind of luxurious lipstick that ties everything together. Ten out of ten.
We are so excited to welcome Jane Iredale’s first ever liquid blush formula to the shelves here at Citrine. The ColorLuxe Liquid Blush has such a dreamy texture, cushiony, silky, and so easy to blend. It melts right into the skin for a naturally radiant flush. What I love most is how customizable it is; you can go whisper soft for a barely there tint or build it up for a bold, pigmented “blush blindness” effect (that you know I tend to love). The formula is packed with skin-loving ingredients like squalane and castor seed oil to keep cheeks plump and hydrated, while antioxidants and vitamin E help protect against environmental stressors. I’ve been reaching for Heartbreaker, a warm rosy pink, and Sugar Magnolia, a muted cool pink. Both shades give that sweet, healthy flush. It wears beautifully all day and is so easy to apply, making it the perfect addition to your makeup bag for this new season.
Lately, I’ve been taking my body care rituals to the next level, and this has become an essential in my routine. Tronque’s sculpting body gua sha is designed to enhance circulation, tone, and promote lymphatic drainage, which has been such a focus for me as I continue to prioritize wellness and fitness this season. I’ve been taking my workouts to the next level, and this tool helps flush out toxins and harmoniously supports the work I’m doing in the gym and throughout the day. I love using it post-shower with a nourishing body oil to help smooth the skin, relieve tension, and create that contoured, sculpted feel. It’s one of those tools that makes self care feel indulgent yet deeply restorative, and I can truly see and feel the difference.
