 Plus, the “quiet luxury” mascara I'm loving. ![]() | ![]() | | Greetings from 36,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean! I am writing this on an early morning flight to Jamaica, where I’m headed for the first time ever on a weekend trip with friends. It’s an exciting way to kick off the long-awaited warmer months — mentally, I’m already sipping an ice-cold drink by the beach! — and debut my freshly-lightened, decidedly-less-red hair. Yes, I’m back to blonde! But more on that next week. Before I turn on my OOO, I’m excited to share a couple of highlights of the past week, from my latest makeup empty — the perfect “quiet luxury” mascara—to tips and tricks for transitioning your makeup during this cusp month of March. Happy spring! | | — Lauren Valenti, InStyle Beauty Director | | | | |  | | PHOTO: LAUREN VALENTI | | What’s on Lauren’s Desk | | Last week, I was introduced to Neuraé, a new skin-care brand from the family that founded Sisley Paris. Their new venture hones in on “neurocosmetics,” a burgeoning (and fascinating!) category harnessing the science of the brain-skin connection. Of all their offerings, I’m most excited to try the soothing, skin-balancing Harmonie serum — will report back! Then, it was love at first blush with both Tom Ford’s new warm and spicy Oud Minerale fragrance, which combines rich oud with ambergis accord and salty seaweed, and the Danessa Myricks Blooming Romance palette featuring the most gorgeous berry and mauve shades for a more moody spring vibe. | | | | | | BEAUTY TIP OF THE WEEK | | | Blend metallic dots [of eyeshadow] on the inner corners of the eyes to open them up and make them pop. | | —Hiromi Ueda, Armani Beauty’s new global makeup artist | | | | | EMPTY OF THE WEEK | | Hermès Beauty Trait d'Hermès | | I first twisted open my tube of Hermès Beauty Trait d'Hermès masacara in Noir Fussain last fall, and since that moment, it’s been my go-to for inky, voluminous lashes. There are three things I love most about it: its slim wand, which helps me apply it quickly with exacting precision; its lightweight formula (protective millet seed extract and nourishing shea and moringa butters keep my lashes healthy); and, of course, the gorgeous packaging — a gilded tube with a glossy black-and-white cap supplying that “quiet luxury” feel. | | | | |  | | PHOTO: Getty Images | | | | For more, follow Lauren on InStyle, Instagram, and TikTok. | | | | | | | We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. | | | | | | | | |  |
