the journal

For generations, my family has delved deeply into the art and science of skincare. Having devoted my life to this vast field of study, I have discovered fascinating insights into beauty and wellness. I am ever learning and researching and have, over the years, gleaned a certain knowledge on how to achieve radiant, glowing skin. With this blog, I endeavor to share some of that wisdom and experience. I hope that you will find our Journal posts as informative and enjoyable to read as they are to write.

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Q and A with Renowned Makeup Artist Patrick Foley

Beauty

Q and A with Renowned Makeup Artist Patrick Foley

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The Components of Self-Care

Tips

The Components of Self-Care

To me, health and wellness incorporates many different factors ranging from your eating habits, to how much you sleep and exercise, to the products that you utilize on your face and body, to, quite frankly, your sexual habits.

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A Passion for Skincare and Customer Service

Beauty

A Passion for Skincare and Customer Service

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Anti-Aging Products and the Importance of Skincare for Younger People

Founders

Anti-Aging Products and the Importance of Skincare for Younger People

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The Benefits of Self-Parenting

Tips

The Benefits of Self-Parenting

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde, writer, feminist, civil rights activist

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Retrouvé x Kelly Styne

Art

Retrouvé x Kelly Styne

In addition to Science and Beauty, Art is one the foundational pillars upon which Retrouvé is built.

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“Every Skin Has a Story: Women of Color Take on Beauty”

Every skin has a story

“Every Skin Has a Story: Women of Color Take on Beauty”

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Digging Where You Stand: Using Your Platform for Social Change

Every skin has a story

Digging Where You Stand: Using Your Platform for Social Change

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Every CRWN has a Story: The Politics and Poetics of Natural Hair

Every skin has a story

Every CRWN has a Story: The Politics and Poetics of Natural Hair

No matter what culture we’re from, hair is an essential part of what makes us who we are.

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Get to Know Our IG LIVE Guest: Raisa Flowers

Every skin has a story

Get to Know Our IG LIVE Guest: Raisa Flowers

Whether behind the scenes as a makeup artist or in front of the lens as model, Raisa Flowers never ceases to convey her distinct point-of-view.

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What it Takes to be Truly Inclusive with Celebrity Makeup Artist Sam Fine

Every skin has a story

What it Takes to be Truly Inclusive with Celebrity Makeup Artist Sam Fine

In the last couple of years, we have seen the beauty industry adjust and change in real time.

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Get to Know Our IG Live Guest: Mikki Taylor

Every skin has a story

Get to Know Our IG Live Guest: Mikki Taylor

This week on Every Skin Has a Story: Creatives of Color Take on Beauty, we welcome author, speaker and executive producer, Mikki Taylor.

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Meet Maya McHenry

Every skin has a story

Meet Maya McHenry

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Vogue’s Lucie Zhang

Every skin has a story

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Vogue’s Lucie Zhang

This month, we are honored to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Retrouvé, to uplift the incredible impact Asian culture and perspectives have had on our world at large and the world of beauty in particular.

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LGBTQ+ Celebration and Representation with Whembley Sewell

Every skin has a story

LGBTQ+ Celebration and Representation with Whembley Sewell

This week on Every Skin Has a Story: Creatives of Color Take on Beauty, we continue our celebration of Pride month and Juneteenth by welcoming Whembley Sewell, Editor-in-Chief for them Magazine.

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Beautyblender and the Importance of Minority-Owned Businesses

Every skin has a story

Beautyblender and the Importance of Minority-Owned Businesses

Our guest this month on Every Skin Has a Story: Creatives of Color Take on Beauty is Rea Ann Silva, creator and CEO of Beautyblender, the category-defining brand, makeup sponge and cosmetics line created in 2003 and launched nationwide in 2013

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Celebrating Women's History Month with Keri & Yara Shahida

every skin has a story:

Celebrating Women's History Month with Keri & Yara Shahida

Keri and Yara Shahidi are a mother-daughter duo inspiring intergenerational change.

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HIV/AIDS Awareness with Sheryl Lee Ralph & Project Angel Food

every skin has a story:

HIV/AIDS Awareness with Sheryl Lee Ralph & Project Angel Food

This Pride month, June 2021, Retrouvé is donating 5% of all product sales to Project Angel Food, a non-profit organization founded by Marianne Williamson that provides free, healthy meals for people impacted by serious illnesses including HIV/AIDS.

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