Wearing a mask is one of our best defenses against Covid, it’s not exactly a good way to avoid maskne, dryness, and other skin problems. And with the colder weather and drier air approaching with fall, our skin could definitely need a little extra love. Fortunately, Seattle has a plethora of beauty retailers and local skin care brands dedicated to everything from sunscreen and moisturizer to gentle cleansers and beyond.
28 $
Made with hydrosols distilled from organic Bulgarian roses and pink Washington geraniums, this gentle moisturizing toner from Rue Santé also contains white tea, seaweed and sake extract. It is particularly suitable for dry, sensitive or irritated skin.
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$ 32
An oil-based cleanser can help your skin maintain its balance instead of removing all natural oils. This one from local brand French Girl is rich in antioxidants, vitamin E and fatty acids, and uses ingredients like jojoba, tamanu and sunflower seed oils, as well as argan, rose oil. musky and rose geranium.
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$ 14-79
Skin care brand Clinique has a product for virtually every concern, but it’s one of the best. Designed for different skin types (from very dry to oily), this gel-cream is an upgraded version of its classic Moisture Surge and promises to last 100 hours by penetrating deep into your skin. Talk about hydration.
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$ 20-60
Portland-based Gatherwise skincare line stocks a mother load from seed to bottle at Gatherwise Farm, including oil cleansers, body scrubs, lip balms, and the all-time favorite. Salvo. One of owner Melissa Fuller’s most addicting products is the Seaweed Facial Scrub, a sublime option for a day of exfoliation, but also gentle enough for everyday use or as a body scrub. It’s made with oats and seaweed and ends with a fresh, earthy scent.
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16 $
K Banana has plenty of Korean beauty products online and in their University Village, including this Me Myself and Eye Eye Cream from Facetory. It’s made with rice water to help hydrate, plump, smooth, and brighten the skin around the eyes.
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$ 56-57
Look to local brand Island Thyme for your entire skincare routine with cleansing lotion, witch hazel-based balancing toner, oil serum, and radiant day cream.
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$ 24
This Seattle Paula’s Choice brand purifying clay mask is just what your face needs for a skin reset. Three different clays help control the shiny effect on the face, while green tea and fireweed soothe redness.
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$ 48
Even when our signature cloud cover returns, SPF is still important. This mineral from local brand Kari Gran uses non-nano zinc oxide and organic vegetable oils that hydrate while protecting your skin from UVA and UVB rays, as well as blue light.
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$ 24
The Seattle Herbivore Botanicals skin care line offers this lightweight foaming cleanser as an effective way to remove makeup and cleanse your face without stripping the skin and disrupting pH levels.
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$ 48
This silky, not at all sticky cream from Seattle Rho is designed for rapid absorption and long-lasting hydration to leave your skin feeling extra soft.
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