Author: Hannah FryeJune 20, 2023mbg Assistant Beauty EditorBy Hannah Fryembg Assistant Beauty EditorHannah Frye is the Assistant Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including health, wellness, sustainability, personal development, and more.Image by mbg creativeJune 20, 2023Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission.Beauty routines are never truly stagnant—practices evolve and change like we do. In As of Late, we chat with influential folks about their current products and rituals. Here, we get a snapshot of what they're doing right now: the sacrosanct formulas they use until the last drop, the fresh launches they've got their eyes on, and of course, the why behind it all. Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.Sarah Palmyra started out as the "product junkie" in her friend group. You, know, that friend who seems to have tested every beauty product around? The friend who you can always count on for the best recommendations from hair to skin to makeup and more?
This love of beauty inspired Palmyra to get a job at Sephora while also getting her master's degree in opera singing—talk about range, no? However, once the pandemic hit, her adoration for the beauty industry was really put in the spotlight.
During this time Palmyra decided to hop on TikTok for fun (as many of us did) and even shared some industry secrets from her time working at Sephora—even starting the video trend "As a former Sephora Beauty Advisor, This Is What You Need To Know."
These videos quickly blew up. Flash-forward to the present day, and Palmyra has cultivated a community of over 900,000 followers (and many millions of likes) on TikTok where she continues to keep it real with beauty advice.
Her page is filled with everything you could want from a "Beauty Bestie," as Palmyra is described: firsthand product testing, dupes for buzzy and pricey skin care, makeup hacks, hair growth tips, and so much more.
Lucky for me, I had the chance to sit down with this beauty guru and learn all about her current obsessions and beauty secrets. Without further ado, this is what Sarah Palmyra is loving as of late.
Tried-and-true: A barrier-supporting face cream
"I have a few staples that have been in my routine forever, one being the Kate Somerville Goatmilk Cream. This was the first cream that I spent a good amount of money on, and I always go back to it because it's extremely soothing. It's great if you have any eczema or dry skin. So if I ever mess up my skin barrier, I go right back to that product."
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Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream
$76A high-quality barrier cream is always good to have on hand. This luxe formula is packed with deeply nourishing ingredients from peptides to aloe vera and even probiotics from goat's milk to feed your skin's microbiome. Shop now
My beauty secret: If I test a retinol product that's too strong for my face, I'll use it on my body instead
"If there's a retinol product I don't like, or really any product I don't like, I'll just use it on my body. It's great for texture, fading stretch marks, scarring, and I'll also use it on my hands. So my least favorite retinols that I just need to use up just go right on my hands and my body."
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This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.Up-and-coming: Sachi Skin
"I really love the brand Sachi Skin. They're starting to get some buzz, but they're definitely going to blow up. They have these incredible products with so many amazing ingredients in them, and I just can't even say enough good things. They have this retinol cream moisturizer, and not only does it have retinol in it encapsulated, but it also has this tripeptide complex and niacinamide and a bunch of antioxidants and skin brighteners."
"So not only does it, like, maintain your skin barrier, but it's amazing if you have melasma or hyperpigmentation."
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Ursolic Acid & Retinal Overnight Reform
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Splurge-worthy pick: A high-quality LED mask
"First and foremost is the CurrentBody LED Mask. I feel very comfortable recommending that—and I don't feel comfortable recommending a lot of expensive skin care, just because skin care so personal and never want to recommend something that's not going to work. I very much swear by that product."
"Obviously you can get amazing LED treatments in an office, but it's expensive. I tested it for a period of three to four months, and it just took all the redness out of my skin. It was insane, like in the before and afters people accused me of Photoshopping."
"I'm 28, so I can't really comment on anti-aging, but in terms of just taking down any skin inflammation, really evening out my skin tone, and making my skin glow, there's noticeable results. You do have to use it consistently, and I use it every night now."
CurrentBody
Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask
$380Red light therapy for skin has countless benefits: Boosting collagen production, easing redness, and speeding up wound healing to name a few. While it goes for a high price, this tool is worth the investment. Shop now
Budget-friendly must-have: A multipurpose soothing cream
"I always have the La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm, and it's kind of like my budget-friendly version of the Kate Somerville product. I mean, they're two very different products, but they achieve similar things. If I've chafed my skin somehow or it's just really irritated, I slather some on, and it really just takes the redness down. It's also really good for beard burn."
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Cicaplast Balm B5 For Dry Skin Irritations
$16An affordable balm like this is great to have on hand for any form of compromised skin—chafing, chapping, cracks, and general irritation. The blend of shea butter, B5, and glycerin helps to relieve all kind of irritation and whip your skin barrier back into shape before you know it. Shop now
What my grandma taught me: Always, always, always be gentle with your skin
"My grandma always told me to never go to sleep in your makeup and to always apply your products upward. She's never rough when she applies her product; she's never smearing it all over her face. She's very gentle. She'll take her fingers and tap under her eyes. And just to add blood flow she'll pinch her cheeks after she's applied her moisturizer. She's very intentional."
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This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.Hannah Fryembg Assistant Beauty EditorHannah Frye is the Assistant Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including health, wellness, sustainability, personal development, and more. She previously interned for Almost 30, a top-rated health and wellness podcast. In her current role, Hannah reports on the latest beauty trends, holistic skincare approaches, must-have makeup products, and inclusivity in the beauty industry. She currently lives in New York City.
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