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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!
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.
RITUALS
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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’ve ever caught a strong whiff of someone’s fragrance and felt instantly dizzy or unwell, know that you’re not alone. The truth is, there’s nothing wrong with you, however, there is a lot wrong with the fragrance industry. Today’s conventional perfumes are far from the early days of simple oils and elements.
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...
TOSS THE TOXINS
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.
RITUALS
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.
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.
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.
TOSS THE TOXINS
HAIR SERUMS
Hair, throughout history, has had a sacred impact on our divine feminine magnetism & the way we express ourselves.
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.
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...
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!
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
Conscious Curation
Here at Citrine, I take my curation process seriously. From the ingredients used to ...
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
ANTIOXIDANTS: THE BEAUTY ARMY
Did you know that antioxidants are one of the hardest working ingredients in the natural beauty industry? Think of them as this perfect little army that keeps things that age our skin at bay.
TOSS THE TOXINS
SUNSCREEN
The problem with conventional sunscreens today is that yes, they may reduce your risk of skin cancer, however, the actual ingredients of these sunscreens are now coming with cancer risks of their own when absorbed into the skin!
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
WHY YOU SHOULD BE DOUBLE CLEANSING
The double cleanse is a method I swear by for clear, radiant, healthy skin. If you’re not already on this bandwagon, prepare to never wash your face the same way again.
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE
Melissa's Travel Essentials: Sedona Edition
Sedona is one of my geographical sanctuaries… one of those locations that I can ste...
GLAM BAG
THE PHOENIX DREAM CENTER
Since 2020, Citrine has donated a portion of Glam Bag sales to The Phoenix Dream Center, a local organization and multi-purpose center that works to fight against human trafficking, child hunger and addiction. Read more about this amazing cause here.
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