With its focus on balance and longevity, BY:ERA positions skincare as an ongoing dialogue with time, one that values patience, consistency, and clinical intelligence over quick fixes.
Moving on from sunscreen, this week's segment of Beauty Committee tackles all-natural, non-toxic face masks. Renowned makeup artist Frankie Boyd gives his opinion on our three contenders: Grace + Tonic's "Cleansing Mud," Round Barn Apothecary's "Detoxifying Clay Mask," and Gaelle Organic's "Masque Superieure Sea Mineral Treatment."
If you had to eat one of them, which one would it be?
Gaelle Organic—it has a delicious mousse-like texture.
Which one is your favorite?
Gaelle Organic has the best packaging and smells divine.
Which one would you gift to a friend?
Grace + Tonic.
You have to wear one out in public, pick one!
Round Barn Apothecary, you have to fully commit to the look.
What is the best part of every product?
Gaelle Organic: Has the best packaging and smell.
Round Barn Apothecary: Great traditional clay mask.
Grace + Tonic: Easy to wear and doesn’t dry you out.
Moving on from sunscreen, this week's segment of Beauty Committee tackles all-natural, non-toxic face masks. Sedition Mag Editor in chief Lana Jay Lackey gives her opinion on our three contenders: Grace + Tonic's "Cleansing Mud," Round Barn Apothecary's "Detoxifying Clay Mask," and Gaelle Organic's "Masque Superieure Sea Mineral Treatment."
If you had to eat one of them, which one would it be?
I’d eat the Gaelle Organic, because the first ingredient is aloe.
Which one is your favorite?
Gaelle Organic is also my favorite, because it’s nourishing.
Which one would you gift to a friend?
The "Cleansing Mud"—my best friend has perfect skin and can use any product at anytime (bitch).
You have to wear one out in public, pick one!
The clay mask, because the other two are swamp-colored.
What is the best part of every product?
Gaelle Organic: It made my skin soft.
Round Barn: It dried out some spots.
Grace + Tonic: A new way to clean your face.
Akki kicks back! Moving on from sunscreens, renowned hair artist Akki Shirakawa reviews face masks this week on office Beauty Committee. The all-natural, non-toxic contenders are: Grace + Tonic's "Cleansing Mud," Round Barn Apothecary's "Detoxifying Clay Mask," and Gaelle Organic's "Masque Superieure Sea Mineral Treatment."
You have to eat one of them, which one would it be? Which one is your favorite?
To be honest, nobody wants to eat this product, even though it's non-toxic. My favorite is Round Barn Apothecary's "Detoxifying Clay Mask."
Which one would you gift to a friend?
Round Barn Apothecary's "Detoxifying Clay Mask."
You have to wear one out in public, pick one.
Round Barn Apothecary's "Detoxifying Clay Mask."
Best part of every product?
Again, all products are non-toxic, so my sensitive skin will not cause any problems.
