Eyes being the window to the soul and all, it’s a real catch-22 that a lack of sleep, screen-time, stress, emotions, and allergies all leave their dreaded marks. Realizing (see what I did there) that video calls are going nowhere fast – our eyes will remain the focal point so I’m sharing another stellar eye cream and a few other standouts from Tatcha – a clean skincare line created with ancient Japanese ingredients.

Tatcha’s Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream ($62) is an incredibly delicate and lightweight formula that is a dream to smooth on. It plumps, provides superb hydration, diminishes fine lines, and evens tone. Even my extremely sensitive eyes find this ultra soothing.

Prone to redness and irritation, I’m always open to products that will calm things down. Tatcha’s Indigo Cream ($88) has been awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance and is a skin protectant that gives long lasting hydration while building a stronger, firmer skin barrier and reducing redness.

The Essence ($105) will up your skincare routine by boosting everything you put on after it. Crafted with a trio of fermented Japanese superfoods and designed to resurface, soften, and plump your skin immediately after cleansing.

Finally, I find Tatcha’s Deep Cleanse ($39) a wonderfully gentle exfoliating cleanser. An Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Award Winner, it transforms from a gel to a creamy foam finish as you work it and a little goes a long way, which makes it a great value too.

Every Tatcha beauty purchase supports education equality worldwide through their Tatcha Education Fund, which reminds me of the secret in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry children’s classic The Little Prince: what is essential is invisible to the eye. Indeed.

As you may know, I have highly sensitive skin and after a dermatitis issue last year, I’ve been more and more interested in natural, gentle, certified-organic products. So, when I discovered a new organic skincare line at Bloomingdale’s recently, I had to share. 

Patyka, meaning apothecary in Hungarian, is a Parisian organic cosmetics company whose origins date back to 1922 when it was created in a small pharmacy in the Le Marais district of Paris. Eighty years later, Patyka became one of the first cosmetic brands in the world to be certified organic by ECOCERT, the world’s strictest and most respected international certifications for organic, environmentally-friendly products.

Their Huile Absolue Serum ($70), formulated by the pharmacy’s owner using a cold mixture of essential and plant-based oils, grew the demand behind the brand—and it’s still a bestseller, affordable (many of their products are under $100), suitable for all skin types, and uses the same ingredients today as they did in the past: Rose Hip, Saint John’s Wort, Red Mandarin, Neroli Geranium, Sandalwood, Jojoba Oil, and Vegetal Squalane. The serum’s Omegas 3 and 6, retinol, and tannins promote a youthful, radiant glow while also softening and protecting your complexion. Plus, a facial oil is especially necessary with the colder season… layer it under or over your facial moisturizer to keep skin hydrated and healthy.  I have also been using their Energising Eye Gel ($48) in the morning and Youthful Lift Eye Cream ($70) at night and my eyes are better for it!