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The tasting was booked.
The bocce court raked.
And the Silverado light had that golden, hopeful kind of hush.
Before heading down the Trail, I paused for the ritual; one part British skin discipline, one part pre-pour mindset. SPF, vineyard dust, and a cappuccino I never finished. Washed off, reset, rebuilt.
The Ritual:
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Cleansed: The balm melted away the day. Rich, fragrant, and final. This is what clean feels like when you’ve earned it.
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Reawakened: Cool gel, warm rinse. No drama. Just a face that felt like it could breathe again.
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Balanced: No sting, no fight. A soft mist that corrected quietly.
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Primed: Dewy but composed. Looked rested. I wasn’t.
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Lifted: The cream was light as cloud. Firm as intention. It showed up but didn’t shout.
- Finished: Smallest jar, biggest impact. Eyes reset. Shadows softened. Intention returned.
The Reset Kit:
Affiliate links below. Everything chosen honestly.
- [ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm — deep cleanse and hydration — $69.00]
- [ELEMIS Superfood Facial Wash — gently cleanse and nourish — $36.00]
- [ELEMIS Soothing Apricot Toner — balance and refresh — $40.00]
- [ELEMIS Superfood Glow Hydrating Primer — moisturize and illuminate — $58.00]
- [ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream — lightweight anti-wrinkle — $52.00]
- [ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Vitality Eye Cream — firm and replenish — $80.50]
Worn To:
Tastings at Stags’ Leap. The manor. The stones. The layered past.
People talk about monkeys, mummies, scandals.
But the real draw is the stillness. And the Cabernet.
Small Philosophy:
You don’t always need a hotel.
Sometimes, you just need a good wash and a reason to show up for the evening.
Why These Work:
- Cleansing Balm – Ends the day, not the skin.
- Facial Wash – Brightens without the leftover tightness.
- Toner – Doesn’t strip, doesn’t shout.
- Primer – Adds light, not shine.
- Marine Cream – Firm but featherweight.
- Eye Cream – Smooths and disappears, like a good line delivery.
The Evening:
It began with Elemis and ended with a glass of Ne Cede Malis.
The light was perfect. The pause had worked.
The first pour wasn’t rushed.
It was deserved.
