“All living things have a life cycle. They are born, they grow some may reproduce and then with time, they move on.” This excerpt is from a a recent message by Alison and Grace, the founder of Biophile. At Ottilia, we love Biophile for their innovative, fermented skincare. Their formulas are effective and nourishing leaving skin feeling soft! Unfortunately, the beautiful Biophile is closing their doors. To honor their new chapter, we are offering 60% off Biophile products. Markdowns are noted online and in store. Stock up on your favorites, or try the line for the first time. Read more about...
Highlighter for the spring/summer - it’s an easy way to add natural radiance! I love that the highlighters by Maya Chia and 27 Rosiers are great for all skin types and all skin tones. These thoughtful formulas nourish in addition to highlighting your skin!Maya Chia offers Highlight of the Day Illuminating Serum that has a pearlized mineral sheen and nutrient-dense ingredients like chia seed oil, broccoli seed oil and calendula flower extract. Favorites at the shop are The Happy Hour as it imparts a cool-toned pink radiance and Afternoon Delight that gives a peachy-pink golden glow. Apply a drop or two to...
The brands at the store choose their ingredients and packaging with great care. Another thing they all have in common is the unique stories behind their products. Enter Lauren from Lauren B. Beauty. As a little girl, she often set up a nail salon in her garage, where she gave manicures to her grandmother, and any other family member willing to play along. She collected rocks, minerals, art supplies, and most importantly new nail polish shades, which she organized in color groups. A budding artists and scientist indeed! By the age of 15, she wanted the hottest polish colors and obsessed...
Female-founded Terra & Co introduced a clean, sustainable line of oral care with products like Brilliant Black Dental Floss and Gentle Green Oil Pulling. Founder Amra shared that she created the idea for Terra & Co while pregnant and searching for a gentle teeth whitening product. The activated charcoal you will find in many of the products gently whitens teeth. After trying Terra & Co for the first time, I was struck at how easy it was to include in my routine. Their products also made my mouth feel so clean! Oil pulling is an Ayurvedic practice that pulls bacteria...
