Sophisticated Face — Sophisticated St. Louis

Written by Carrie Edelstein

Whether you’re going to your first public gathering since the start of the pandemic or your calendar has remained somewhat full, we’ve compiled a few items that will help make you feel good about mingling… if only from a distance!

CLEAN THE HANDS

While you’re reaching for a drink or even clutching your purse or program, your hands will be noticed! Keep them clean, hydrated and soft with this soothing Hand Gel from Clarins.

SET THE MOOD

As you dress, burn a Chiji Positive Vibes Crystal Energy Candle made with fluorite. It’s sure to lift anyone’s spirit. As Tyra Banks says, it’s important to “smize,” or smile with your eyes so onlookers can tell what you’re thinking underneath that mask!

SLUFF OFF THE DEAD SKIN

Are you still hesitant about getting facials or minor cosmetic procedures? Sluff off the dead skin as if you’ve just booked a round of microdermabrasion with RéVive’s Le Polish micro-resurfacing treatment. Take it up a notch with an overnight cream that will work while you sleep; the Moisturizing Renewal Cream is available in a limited edition Lunar New Year wrap. Packed with the same bio-renewal technology and glycolic acid, this bestseller will restore your youthful glow after just a few uses.

Le Polish: $125, Moisturizing Renewal Cream: $250, reviveskincare.com

VELVETY GLOW

After your at-home peel, bring your skin back to life with Diamond Extreme global anti-again rich cream by Natura Bissé. In just one application, your youthful glow will be accompanied by a velvety texture after a dose of the ultimate in hydration! The cream’s relaxing lavender aroma adds a dazzling boost of energy for an invigorated complexion.

SALON BROWS

Waxing, microblading, shaping and dying might have been a back burner necessity during the winter months of the pandemic. Chantecaille’s Waterproof Brow Definer is like a magic pencil you never knew existed! This dual-ended brow perfector with a grooming brush on one end and a triangular tip on the other allows for a tailor-made stroke, leaving you with naturally fuller looking eyebrows instantly. The pencil is automatic and does not require a sharpener.

MAGNIFI-SCENT

Let others know luxury is still a necessity when you pass by and leave a magnifi-scent. We love this for men, or, for a woman who wants to make her presence known. Creed’s Green Irish Tweed has a woody scent that can be worn from the countryside to a red carpet.

MASK UP

Leave the disposables and cottons for your daily wear and treat yourself to something silky soft across your face for a more sophisticated look at an outdoor event. This luxurious Gancini print face mask from Salvatore Ferragamo has a pleated design like the others for protection and is machine washable for continued usage.

(pictured above $115, ferragamo.com)