“This delightful all-purpose balm healed my chapped skin”
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The Recommendation

February 4, 2025

Cute tin, great moisturizer, enough said

The Féret Parfumeur Le Baume next to a candle and a sea shell.
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“This skin-saving balm has become my go-to for weathering rough patches,” writes senior staff writer Zoe Vanderweide. “It has soothed and smoothed my appalling elbows and a host of other skin complaints where all other remedies had failed.”

Especially good for these dry winter days we’re currently slogging through, this all-purpose balm has a rich, buttery texture that melts into the skin. It combats severe dryness with shea butter, and its rose and citrus fragrance is subtle but pleasant.

Plus? It comes in a very, very cute tin. Bright yellow and “assertively French,” it’s perfect for keeping out on display for regular use. In fact, your newsletter editors each have a tin of our own out on our respective desks. J’adore.

Zoe’s holy grail product for dry skin→

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Plus: Our brand-new guide to the best jewelry boxes

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A good jewelry box can preserve precious baubles by protecting them from scratches, sun damage, warping, or tangling—all while looking pretty on display. After testing more than a dozen options, our new favorites include a delicate, sculptural tree for hanging pieces, a retro-glam vessel that evokes Old Hollywood, and a supple leather case for travel.

For safely storing your beloved bling→

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One last thing (from Zoe): “This underwear is the best I’ve ever worn”

A single light blue Natori Bliss French Cut brief, in front of a blue background.
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These briefs are a whimsical yet comfy take on the everyday panty, with lacy details, a high-cut leg, and a high waist. And perhaps even more importantly, they just feel great—or, as Zoe puts it, “a little bit sexy.” We love that the stretchy, body-skimming style doesn’t pinch, bunch, or show under clothing.

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