Jenni Kayne Interview, Shop Top Beauty

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After the Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday rush we all just experienced, it’s time to calm down. slow Please review the basics. Some questions to ask yourself: Do I feel balanced? Is my skin care optimized for winter?

If for some reason these answers are no, then it’s a good time to get acquainted with Oak Essentials. Oak Essentials is a clean skin and body care brand launched in 2021 by none other than Jenny Kane. Its California-inspired minimalist clothes have been worn by the likes of Meghan Markle, Selena Gomez, Emma Stone and Sofia Richie Grainge. Oak Essentials is the furthest thing from complexity, describing itself as being in the business of creating “deeply hydrating, naturally effective” formulas with lasting hydration at their core. The mild scent and luxurious texture of the mask, cleansing milk, and peptide serum are something you’ll want to enjoy every day.

Curious about what Kayne’s Oak Essentials has to offer? Shopping for this brand has never been easier since it hit Amazon just a few months ago. Beauty bestsellers like Balancing Mist and Ritual Oil have rave reviews and impressive reviews on Amazon. If you’re the impatient type, we recommend getting a free trial of Amazon Prime now to ensure your items arrive at your doorstep in record time.

“We couldn’t be more excited to share everything we’ve been creating at Oak Essentials with an even wider audience on Amazon,” Kane told WWD.

Of course, we also reviewed her personal product proposition. “My top pick is always the Moisture Rich Balm, which is the product that inspired the brand and embodies our philosophy of deeply hydrating skincare,” says Kane. “The water-free, dense texture melts into the skin, leaving behind a dewy glow on the face.” That same glow should be called a blessing. Lea Michele’s face at the 2024 Met Gala (Her makeup artist used no shortage of Oak Essentials products).

Another popular product you won’t want to miss is the Microbiome Balancing Deodorant with Magnesium. “We wanted to create a clean deodorant that was uplifting, really effective, and would help soothe sensitive armpits,” Kane tells us. “This is the first time I’ve used a natural deodorant that works on so many levels.”

Give your baby a quick wipe whenever he’s sweaty or notices a smell creeping up his armpits. You don’t have to worry about harmful ingredients such as aluminum, silicone, sulfates, or synthetic fragrances being added in the process.

If you’re looking for a gift for your mom or wife (that you can probably stuff in her stocking by Christmas morning), look no further than Oak Essentials’ Luminous Body Lotion. Not only is this a crowd favorite, it’s an important part of Kane’s own routine. “It has a luxurious, silky texture and beautiful herbal scent that I look forward to applying every day,” she says. “It helps hydrate, soften and leave your skin looking youthful all over. I think this is the best body lotion around.” You can also try it in two sizes as part of the Luminous Body Lotion Home & Away Duo. I keep one on my nightstand and slip the other into my overnight bag.

Our editors also made sure to add Oak Essentials Cleansing Balm to their Amazon carts. A great alternative to makeup remover wipes, the velvety-soft balm dissolves makeup on first contact, restores essential moisture to your skin barrier and promotes cell regeneration. Similarly, we’re also eyeing the brand’s $215 (and totally worth it) Youthful Skin Routine Set. Crafted from the inside out to be gifted, this 4-step kit includes Viral Nourishing Cleansing Milk, Renew Face Polish, Firming Plant Peptide Serum, and Moisture Rich Balm created by and loved by Kane. Collectively, these selections promote a plumper, firmer, and more radiant skin finish while working over time to reduce fine lines and eliminate dullness.

It would be remiss not to mention that in addition to celebrity purveyor Oak Essentials and her eponymous clothing brand, Kane has more to her credit. The multihyphenate not only offers personalized styling and design services as part of Jenny Cain Interiors, but also shoppable home décor items that reflect her nature-based Calicoeur aesthetic. Most things are there before you ask absolutely A single line connects all these efforts.

“Jenni Kane and Oak Essentials live in the same thoughtfully curated world,” says Kane. “While Jenny Kane brings timeless style to your wardrobe and home, Oak Essentials brings the same philosophy to beauty, with rituals that are simple and luxurious and designed to help your skin last longer.”

How does Kane want you to feel after enriching your day with Oak Essentials? “My hope is that by incorporating Oak Essentials into your routine, you can slow down, feel a little more grounded, and rediscover the joy of daily rituals.”

Cheers to this (with a cucumber and ashwagandha mocktail, of course!).

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Stacia Datskowska Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked as an assistant digital editor at ELLE DECOR, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through the lens of design. Over the past five years, her byline has appeared in USA Today, the Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, the Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Before joining ELLE DECOR, Datskowska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tent pole sale events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskowska regularly reports on trending beauty brands that are worth our readers’ time and money.