By: ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG
Meet the four California-based beauty mavens changing our day-to-day skincare routines.
CYNTHIA SAKAI OF EVOLVE TOGETHER
With a whopping 16 awards under her belt in
just 12 months of operations, Cynthia Sakai is a game changer. A member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, she launched her business after noticing a void in the beauty space. With a collection of sustainably packaged and biodegradable products, her arsenal of goodies aims to take good care of people as well as of the planet. evolvetogether.com
Hero Product: Monaco Natural Deodorant
CHRISTINA UZZARDI OF CHEEKS+CO
After years at clean skincare brands such as Ilia, Christina Uzzardi launched Cheeks+Co’s Spa in 2019. Drawing from years of experience as an esthetician, she offers products and expertise at eponymous spas in Pasadena and West Adams. The line that started with TidalShift Serum has expanded to include a divine cleanser called Surfacemoves, among others. Cheeks.co
Hero Product: The TidalShift Serum
VALERIE GRANDURY OF ODACITÉ
Founded in 2009, Odacité is synonymous with clean products that showcase biocompatible performance. Known for luxurious serums, customized clean-ical products, and do-no-harm, naturally-souced ingredients, Valerie Grandury uses the best products from around the world. A blue German chamomile? Yep, it’s in her le Blue Balm, a cult favorite among the likes of Hilary Duff and Emma Chamberlain. | odacite.com
Hero Product: Le Blue Balm
CO-OWNERS JERIEL SYDNEY AND BOBBIE CUNNINGHAM OF FABLERUNE
Jeriel Sydney, inspired by her experience working in aromatherapy and massage, and co-owner Bobbie, a licensed esthetician and cosmetologist, have a passion for skincare. Their collection is designed to adapt to hormonal changes and daily stressors. The products are intentionally affordable to ensure reachability for as many skin enthusiasts as possible. fablerune.com
Hero Product: Agave and Golden Algae Vital Cream