the journal
For generations, my family has been immersed in the art and science of skincare. It is always our aim to share the wisdom and the experience gleaned from decades of creating world-renowned skincare products in this ever changing, ever-growing industry. At Retrouvé, we believe in making known what is possible as well as dispelling myths in skincare. Perhaps it’s an insight learned from my grandfather, a great hack from a skincare expert, or a recounting of new finds on the Malibu farm –whatever we write about, we endeavor to share something with you that makes your life – and your skin – a little better.
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Products
5 Reasons Our New Balancing Face Oil Is in a League of Its Own
“After years of research and testing, we are delighted to introduce a universal face oil that is beneficial for most all skin types..."
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An All-in-One Under-Eye Powerhouse
No matter the season, an effective under-eye preparation is a necessity. The delicate skin surrounding the eyes is one of the first areas of the face to...
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Products
Dream Clean: the 2-in-1 Double Cleansing Magic of Our Luminous Cleansing Elixir
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Products
Which Moisturizer Is Right For You?
Finding a moisturizer that suits your individual skincare needs and preferences can be tricky.
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Products
Dry Skin? Try a Water-Free Formulation
Take a look at ingredient listings the next time you are shopping for skincare, and you will notice that “water/aqua” is usually listed at the top of th...
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Products
This Moisturizer is Clinically Proven to Enhance Brightness and Hydration
Our bestselling Intensive Replenishing is packed with a powerful proprietary blend of potent and effective ingredients such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Squ...
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Cleansing & Exfoliating Tips
Retrouvé’s trio of skincare essentials helps to cleanse and exfoliate skin gently, yet effectively without the use of potentially abrasive physical scru...
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Vegan-Certified: Four Retrouvé Favorites
We are delighted to share that four of our products have now been certified vegan by Biorius, and we are working to incorporate more vegan products in o...
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Products
A DEEP DIVE INTO LUMINOUS CLEANSING ELIXIR
Extensive care went into developing Luminous Cleansing Elixir’s highly unique texture to brand founder Jami Heidegger’s exacting standards.
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Ingredients
The Natural Super Hydrating Benefits of Kalahari Melon Oil
For over 4,000 years, the indigenous San people in southern Africa have revered the Kalahari Melon as a vital source of sustenance and hydration and bot...
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Ingredients
POMEGRANATE, A POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT
Pomegranate has been a proven antioxidant essential to your skin. Its glowing benefits can be found in many of Retrouvé's products that you can can sh...
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Ingredients
Benefits of White Tea: Ancient Plant That Helps You Look Younger
Legend has it that around 5000 years ago, the Chinese emperor Shen Nung was traveling in the countryside when he stopped for a drink beside a river.
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Ingredients
Squalane: A Time-Tested Powerhouse
Super emollient Squalane is highly compatible with the skin and serves as an ideal base for delivering to the complexion the signature efficacious ingre...
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Ingredients
Ingredient Spotlight: The Power of Vitamin C
The distinct multi-purpose nature of Vitamin C makes this antioxidant a miraculous ingredient for the skin.
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Ingredients
Ingredient Spotlight: Niacinamide
At Retrouvé, we infuse our celebrated formulations with highly efficacious ingredients that are scientifically identified for their ability to nourish d...
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Skin Care
The Skin Barrier Explained
Our skin is our body's largest organ and serves as a vital barrier between the internal systems of our bodies and the outside world.
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Skin Care
5 Little-Known Causes of Winter Skin Problems—and the Best Remedies
The basic do’s and don’ts of winter skincare are repeated every season in beauty stories: switch to gentler, more hydrating formulas, apply moisturizer ...
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Skin Care
Why a Self-Care Routine is Essential
If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s the importance of self-care.
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Skin Care
The benefits of skinimalism: why fewer products lead to healthier skin
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Skin Care
Why You Need This Pre-and Post-Workout Skincare Routine
Regular exercise can benefit both your skin and your overall health, as increased blood flow rids your body and skin of toxins. It can also aid your ski...
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Skin Care
Skincare for the Neck and Décolletage
Your neck and decolletage are easy to miss in your skincare routine. Don't forget these areas of your body during your daily and nightly routines.
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Skin Care
Meet Dr. Katie Given
We are pleased to welcome Katie Given, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAD, to our panel of medical consultants who advise us on all skin or dermatology issues for Retr...
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Skin Care
How To Use Revitalizing Eye Concentrate Skin Hydrator
Our best-selling Revitalizing Eye Concentrate Skin Hydrator is imbued with a sublime fusion of vital and beneficial ingredients such as Squalane, Chole...
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Skin Care
Jami’s Tips for Transitioning Skincare to Spring
Temperatures soar in spring, and with warmer weather comes clothing that exposes more skin, as well as an increased desire for one’s skin to look its best!
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Skin Care
Sunglasses: More Than a Fashion Statement
Most people are aware of the damaging effects of UV light exposure to the skin; however, many do not realize that solar radiation can be quite harmful t...
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Skin Care
HOW TO KEEP SKIN HYDRATED DURING SUMMER
Temperatures are soaring to all-time highs, and with warmer weather comes clothing that exposes more skin, as well as an increased desire for one’s skin...
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Skin Care
Anti-Aging Products and the Importance of Skincare for Younger People
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Skin Care
Helping Hands: 7 Essential Hand Care Tips
Hands work constantly on our behalf.
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Skin Care
Retrouvé DIY Hydrating Facial for Balanced to Very Dry Skin
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Skin Care
The Surprising Differences Between Men's and Women's Skin
At Retrouvé, we believe that product selections should be made based on skin type – not according to gender.
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Skin Care
Good Morning, Glowing Skin!
Retrouvé’s multi-purpose products make getting ready in the morning a breeze. Here, Jami shares her skincare routine for greeting the day with ease – a...
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Skin Care
11 Broad-Spectrum Tips For Sun Protection
The sun is the primary cause of aging and damage to our skin. The only way to protect the largest organ of our body from the enormous star around which ...
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Skin Care
Jami’s Skincare Routine for Long-Distance Flights
I fly many air miles a year; mainly between North America and Europe, and one thing is certain: Extended periods of time in flight are simply terrible f...
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Skin Care
Four Steps for Retrouvé Radiant Hands
Preserving the skin’s moisture level is essential to hand care maintenance.
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The Retrouvé Difference
JAMI'S APPROACH TO YOUTHFUL-LOOKING SKIN
Personally, as I begin my 60’s, I am not at all offended by the term anti-aging; and, in fact, I find it very precise, as most everything we try to do f...
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The Retrouvé Difference
“WHY IS RETROUVÉ MORE EXPENSIVE THAN OTHER BRANDS?”
Retrouvé's products are sourced by unique, high-quality ingredients that many other brands can't get ahold of. Learn what makes our products so expens...
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The Retrouvé Difference
Volunteerism: A Heidegger Family Tradition
Volunteering has always been very important to my family.
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The Retrouvé Difference
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
At Retrouvé, we are always exploring ways to minimize our environmental impact and reduce our carbon footprint.
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The Retrouvé Difference
Retrouvé Clean
We are often asked if our products are “clean.”
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The Retrouvé Difference
Paris, Je T’aime
As the former family owner of the iconic American skincare brand Kiehl’s, I am often asked about the French inspiration behind Retrouvé.
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The Retrouvé Difference
Ethical and Sustainable: Sourcing Ingredients
No detail has been overlooked in the creation of Retrouvé – it was brand co-founders Jami and Klaus Heidegger’s vision to marry art and science beautifu...
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The Retrouvé Difference
Retrouvé’s Gender-Free Skincare
I am frequently asked if men can use our products, and my answer is always a resounding “Yes, of course!”
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The Retrouvé Difference
Cruelty-Free Products Made with Love in the USA
We have never tested on animals at Retrouvé.
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The Retrouvé Difference
Why We Do Not Add Perfumed Fragrance to Our Formulations
The scent, texture and function of Retrouvé is both scientific and artful.
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Holidays
HANNAH’S MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
It has been a very busy spring season thus far, and if you’re anything like me, Mother’s Day has seemingly popped up out of nowhere! On this holiday, I ...
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Holidays
Mother's Day Gift Guide to Pamper and Delight
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Holidays
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Klaus’ Favorites
This Father’s Day, treat your dad or the father figure in your life to a healthy-looking complexion.
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Meet the Experts
Q and A with Renowned Makeup Artist Patrick Foley
Through our years in Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills, I have had the pleasure of getting to know the brightest star at that store around whom everyone else ...
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Meet the Experts
A Premiere Beverly Hills Esthetician’s Must-Haves
Chosen as one of Los Angeles magazine’s “Best of LA,” esteemed Beverly Hills esthetician, Cristiana Schneider, to whom Retrouvé founder Jami Morse Heide...
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Meet the Experts
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...
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Meet the Experts
A Passion for Skincare and Customer Service
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Meet the Experts
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 rig...
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Art, Science, Beauty
Yes, There’s Art in Skincare—and It Can Do Wonders for Your Skin and Your Soul
Retrouvé was founded on three pillars: Art. Science. Beauty.
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Art, Science, Beauty
ARTIST PROFILE: GEORGANNE ALDRICH HELLER
Along with Science and Beauty, Art is one of the pillars upon which Retrouvé is built. From time to time, we will shed light on an artist who inspires u...
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Art, Science, Beauty
Marbrerie d’Art Caudron
When tasked with creating a display unit to house our products within the cosmetic departments of our retail partners, we turned to Marbrerie d’Art Caud...
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Art, Science, Beauty
The Science Behind the Bottle
There was a time long ago when I cared very little about bottles and containers as part of the process of product development.
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Art, Science, Beauty
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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Art, Science, Beauty
My Grandfather, Larry Aldrich, The Great Art Collector
From a very young age, both of my parents instilled in me a <i>deep appreciation</i> and love for the arts, which had been fostered in them ...
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Every Skin Has a Story
“Every Skin Has a Story: Women of Color Take on Beauty”
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Every Skin Has a Story
Digging Where You Stand: Using Your Platform for Social Change
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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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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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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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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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Every Skin Has a Story
Meet Maya McHenry
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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 pe...
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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 ...
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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-defin...
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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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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 Williamso...
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