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MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
AUGUST 2022
What really nourishes my soul & brings me deep joy is curating for the shelves here at Citrine, testing out new products, and selecting my favorite picks each month. With that being said, I hope you enjoy my top five favorite products for this August!
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Fresh For Summer
Using all ILIA, learn how to recreate this simple yet stunning summer look. Fresh, easy, dewy & youthful, everything you want from a day-to-day summer makeup look.
GLAM BAG
THE JULY GLAM BAG, 2022
As the weather hits the highest temperatures and many of us prepare to take some time away from the heat, I wanted curate a bag perfect for travel, but also affordable to not break the bank before your trip. At only $95, this bag is full of 9 nourishing, travel-friendly items to keep you glowing throughout the summer!
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
What Is A Skin Fast?
In a world that is forever changing we are finding that sometimes less is more. The ...
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
JULY 2022
Welcome to Summer, beauties! Here in Arizona, things are seriously heating up and I have some protective, family friendly choices to get you through these long summer days feeling nourished and gorgeous. I’m heading off on a vacation at the end of the month so I am stocking up on products that I’ll be packing along with me. These are serious staple products so I can’t wait to share them with you.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
MELISSA'S 2022 MORNING ROUTINE
Mornings can be hectic and busy for a lot of us, so I love to make my morning ritual simple yet to the point with super effective products that give results & give me a glow.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
DO YOU NEED AN EYE CREAM?
Eyes…one of the most beautiful, captivating features of our face. Also one of the most notorio...
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
The Art of The Bath
If you're looking to usher in more rest and relaxation, bathing can be one of the b...
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
OUR FOUNDER'S SKINCARE PICKS FOR YOUR 40s
I recently celebrated my 40th birthday alongside the 10 year anniversary of Citrine this past November, and I can honestly say that, ladies, life only gets better with age.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
Resurfacing Your Skin For Optimal Radiance
Whether you’re experiencing dull skin, a buildup of dead skin cells, or a rough texture, we’ve all been there. Here's why it’s so important to incorporate resurfacing products into your skincare ritual.
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Hot Girl Summer
Bold, dramatic, and a little extra. That’s exactly how we like it this summer! Learn how to recreate this stunning graphic liner look that’s sure to turn heads.
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Day to Night Summer Glam
We turned a simple bronzed daytime look into nighttime GLAM by adding a bit of dimension and a pop of cherry red on the lips. Perfect for when that daytime BBQ goes into the evening.
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
JUNE 2022
I don’t know about all of you, but here in Arizona summer is in full swing. While the weather continues to heat up, I’m really excited to step into the vibrancy & vitality of the summer months ahead. Summertime always has an element of playful joy, prosperity & pleasure… so I chose products that align with these high vibrational energies.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
5 Wellness Hacks For Glowing Skin
Living a life full of conscious decisions, intentional health & high vibrational wellness grants us with the power & grace to move through our lives and stay on our highest path. Making thoughtful decisions about our self care, our health, and our beauty rituals are some of the most simple yet impactful ways that we can make to move towards our best lives, full of vitality, bliss & nourishment.
GLAM BAG
THE MAY GLAM BAG, 2022
May - the month of rejuvenation, youthfulness & divine love. And what better way to honor this rejuvenated spirit than with the return of Glam Bag! This month we have curated such a special selection of products, featuring some of Melissa's own favorites, along with some new and exclusive products sure to make you glow. With more than half of the products being full size, this is one bag you certainly do NOT want to miss!
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
MAY 2022
Welcome to the month of May! We just launched our brand new website and rewards program so I am on cloud nine over here. My team & I poured our hearts into this new look & elevated experience so we have been appreciating & loving all of the amazing feedback! It really feels like Citrine is ready to take a huge step in a brand new, exciting direction and thanks to all of your support, we’re on that path now.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
BEAUTY WITHOUT SACRIFICE
The traditional beauty industry is dominated by seven multinational corporations worldwide, all of which produce self care products laden with harmful chemicals that are not regulated for safety. The natural beauty industry is here to break traditions and bring us back to honoring our bodies, reconsidering the ingredients that we use & make more beautiful choices that support our bodies, our wellbeing & our planet.
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MELISSA'S NIGHTTIME SKIN CARE ROUTINE
A good evening skin ritual helps me wind down for the night, enjoy some much needed & well deserved “me time”, and get my skin prepped for my beauty sleep. I am so excited to share my current nighttime ritual with you and to share which products I’m loving lately!
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Fierce & Flirty Metallic Eyeliner
Fierce, flirty & fun, all at the same time. This fun metallic winged liner gives just enough edge to a soft, romantic look to turn up the heat. Warmed up bronze tones naturally warm the complexion for a sun-kissed look that draws attention right to the eyes.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
BEDTIME RITUAL FOR YOUR BEST BEAUTY REST
The secret to waking up refreshed with glowing skin, a sharp mind, enough energy to take inspired action & feeling like a brand new version of yourself each day? Creating a beautiful bedtime ritual that supports your body, mind & spirit for the most optimal night of sleep.
GLAM BAG
THE MARCH GLAM BAG, 2022
Welcome to March, beauties! It’s the beginning of a new month, a new season, and a new set of Glam Bag items. This month we’ve curated a gorgeous collection of products to help you transition into the warmer months with ease. Soothing & hydrating skincare, luxurious wellness items, and makeup to help you achieve a bright and glowy Spring look.
INTERVIEWS
TATA HARPER
Tata Harper is pioneer in natural luxury skincare. When Tata couldn't find 100% natural products that were up to her impeccable standards of efficacy, quality, and purity, she started Tata Harper Skincare with the belief that no one should have to choose between natural and high performance. Get to know more about Tata Harper on the blog!
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
THE SERUM EDIT
The secret to a plump, luminous, clear & radiant complexion? A serum. That’s right, incorporating a serum into your beauty ritual is a key factor in achieving the skin you’ve always dreamt of. A serum is the often overlooked step that needs to be clarified & deserves to be prioritized. A serum could just be that essential product you are missing to take your skin to the next level.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
ASK THE DOC: HORMONES & YOUR SKIN
We sat down with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Kayla Eckart to dive deeper into questions regarding skin concerns and how they relate to hormones.
TOSS THE TOXINS
FRAGRANCE
If you’re anything like us and have ever gotten a strong whiff of someone’s fragrance and felt immediately dizzy or unwell, we’re here to tell you there’s nothing wrong with you… and everything wrong with the fragrance industry & the regulations surrounding it. From toxic chemicals to hormone disruptive ingredients, your typical perfumes are far from wellness including.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
5 SPIRITUAL PRACTICES WITH BIANCA JADE
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you had a direct line of communication to The Universe? Well, I sat down with my Intuitive Consultant Bianca Jade who uses that communication to The Universe to serve others. As an Intuitive Consultant, Bianca works in all areas of personal and spiritual development, relationships, career, finance & more...
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MASCARA
When it comes to “makeup must-haves” mascara is one of the top products in the beauty industry. It is said that the average woman spends $5,000 on mascara alone in a lifetime, constantly on a hunt for the next longest lasting and smudge free formula. But when you find out what is actually inside of these bottles, you might blink twice before buying.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
MELISSA'S 2021 MORNING ROUTINE
Let’s be real: Starting the day off with a beautiful skin care routine is priceless. And if you know me, you know how seriously I take my mornings... from taking time to ground & center, to masking, matcha & my favorite products, it all goes into how I set the tone of the day & elevate my mood.
MELISSA'S MOST LOVED
APRIL 2022
Spring has officially sprung! Are you feeling all of the fresh, activating energy? Here in Arizona we are enjoying the last days of gorgeous, warm weather. Days full of subtle sunshine where I can take Willow to the botanical gardens without worrying about sunburns and all the things.
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SPRING SMOKEY EYE
This gentle spring smokey eye adds a touch of edge to a fresh, dewy complexion and romantic pout. Fresh skin, rosy pink lips, and an undone smokey eye... total Victoria Beckham vibes.
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Glowing Skin For Spring
Spring is almost here! With a focus on cream & multi-use products, this look gives the most effortless, warm, dewy radiance that’s perfect for the warmer months ahead. Minimal effort, maximum glow.
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VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is the one skincare nutrient that all skincare professionals recommend due to its incredibly diverse list of benefits.
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RETINOLS
Your traditional prescription and over the counter retinols are laden with harmful chemicals. We’re sharing why you should toss those out plus a curated list of natural retinol alternatives to help you achieve results safely.
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Melissa's Best Beauty Advice
In divine honor of celebrating my 40th birthday this year, I thought it would be fitting to compile all of my favorite beauty advice, most loved tips & tricks, and share my best beauty secrets with you. May this inspire you to elevate your beauty rituals and move through life with more intention, beauty & bliss.
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HAIR SERUMS
Hair, throughout history, has had a sacred impact on our divine feminine magnetism & the way we express ourselves.
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