Whether you’re a “resolutions” person or not, the new year is the perfect moment for a clean slate and fresh intentions—for skin and mind. After a busy holiday season filled with indulgence, less sleep, and packed social calendars, my body craves a pause and reset. I like to use this time to reconnect with my routine—giving my skin a little extra daily love, decluttering digitally, and taking a step back for a moment of gratitude and clarity around my vision for the year ahead. Here are a few things that are helping keep me on track. Avec Amour, Violette | | First things first—maintenance. For me, that means staying consistent with my existing skincare routine. Both packed with skin-loving ingredients and clinically proven to improve overall skin health, I reach for Boum-Boum Milk to reset and rebalance after all those holiday makeup looks, and Balm Amour as my go-to prep step and overnight lip repair. Together, they bring deep hydration to skin and lips—it’s the easiest daily self-love ritual to commit to.
| | Infused with biotech squalane and plant oils, this melting formula is what I’ve been loving lately to remove dirt and makeup. It’s super sensorial—it starts as a balm, transforms into an oil, then melts into a milky texture when activated with water. Made with 100% natural-origin ingredients (90% are active), it gently removes makeup, nourished, and soothes skin for that ultra- fresh, hydrated feeling.
| | Just as important as caring for my skin are the small, easy rituals that bring me back to myself. As a mom, life can get busy fast, so I don’t always have time for a full self-care day—but lighting a candle or burning this beautiful incense we made with Cinnamon Projects, infused with carnation, leather, patchouli, and tobacco, instantly sets the tone for a calm morning or relaxed evening. It’s a simple sensory moment that can shift the energy of the entire day.
| | You may know the Five Minute Journal, a lovely daily gratitude practice. For those wanting to go a bit deeper, the same company, Intelligent Change, created the Life Designer Journal—built around four pillars to help you reflect more deeply and align small daily actions with your vision for your future self. If you’re feeling stuck or just want more clarity around your goals, it’s a beautiful, inspiring place to begin. My favorite part is the letter you write to your future self ten years from now.
| | Limiting tech might be one of the most common resolutions—and also one of the hardest to stick to. We use our devices for work, connection, and downtime, and they’re designed to keep us coming back for more. That’s why I love that skincare is evolving alongside our reality. This French-made everyday sun care mist was designed to protect skin from everyday stressors like UV, blue light, and pollution in one lightweight invisible spray made with niacinamide, vitamins C and E, and butterfly bush—plus, it’s sensitive-skin friendly.
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