I want to give a shout-out to Own skincare products. A publicist sent a over Own Dual Protecting Day Lotion with SPF 30 and Own Day Lip Treatment with SPF 10 since the line just debuted at Ulta.
Although I was once a beauty editor, I’m no longer product-obsessed. While it was once fun to have the entire OPI and Nars glittery nail polish collections at my disposal, these days I’m more apt to be hoarding ikat print pillows. (For fun, you can click through to this article in the Hartford Courant in which I’m quoted on spring nail trends.)
Anyway, as old habits die hard, I happily snapped up the stuff, seeing how it’s sunscreen and I’m pretty darn pale, and gave them a test drive in Delray. High marks. The packaging is lovely (green IS my favorite color) and works well (the dispenser on a tube was a fun surprise). The day lotion sunscreen went on smoothly and while initially shiny, soaked in with a smooth, dry finish within ten minutes. Plus it is scentless. SO important! I didn’t burn, though of course I was also wearing a hat. (Sun = poison pour moi.)
I adored the lip treatment ($9.99). While I’m addicted to Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 for night time, I really like the Own lip treatment for day, with the SPF of 10 (zinc oxide is the active ingredient). The pen-like tube is cool, and is better for tossing in a handbag. Application was easy. . . it has a roller ball. Remember those kissing potions, those of you who were little girls in the ’70s & ’80s? The good news is that you get the nostalgia without the scent or gooeyness.
So, thanks Mr. Publicist. These ones are keepers.