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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.

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE

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.

TOSS THE TOXINS

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.

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE

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.

INTERVIEWS

INDIE LEE

A clean beauty line dedicated to educating and empowering others to live their healthiest life - was born after founder Indie Lee was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors felt could be attributed to something as simple as what she was putting on her skin.

INTERVIEWS

JENA COVELLO

Meet Jena Covello, founder of Agent Nateur who believes that our beauty regimens should be a luxurious experience that renews the skin.

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE

VIBRATING HIGHER WITH ROSE

The rose. The queen of all flowers. A sacred symbol of beauty, of love, of devotion & romance since the dawning of time. The rose is a delicate yet powerful flower that has been used throughout history in ancient beauty rituals.

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DATE NIGHT RED LIP

Model Monet Pierce / Photo Rubi Metz This bright and glamorous look is perfect to he...

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE

Look & Feel Good Naked

Being completely naked is to be vulnerable so this topic goes deep. Whether you’re looking to brush up on your body care rituals & routines or you’re interested in developing a better relationship with the way you actually see yourself naked, there’s a lot to tap into when we discuss our physical form & our naked bodies.

GLAM BAG

THE JANUARY GLAM BAG, 2022

We’re welcoming 2022 with beauty, style & grace. Who’s with us? To help start off this new year in the most beautiful way possible, we’ve curated a collection of top sellers, tried and true staples, and new product launches for you to try. Hydrating oils, exfoliating treatments, and fresh, dewy makeup will leave you with your best skin yet from head to toe, even in the most harsh climates and conditions.

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE

Holy Grail Ingredient: Hyaluronic Acid

Here at Citrine we are always on the hunt for products that contain magical ingredie...

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NYE Glam

Model Niya Rivera This bright and glamorous look is ...

GLAM BAG

THE NOVEMBER GLAM BAG, 2021

It’s official! Our last Glam Bag of the year is here & just in time to celebrate our 9 year anniversary. We are so excited to share with you this incredible bag stocked with over $400 worth of products!