💌 June 24: hello Monday

TODAY IS MONDAY, JUNE 24

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: hydrating vs moisturizing, silicon valley estate for sale, Makeup by Mario considering an exit
• this week's read: Love Letters to a Serial Killer
• recent articles: the team’s favorite carry-on essentials
• quote: on drive
• extra stories
• recipes to try: borani banjan
• ICYMI

BEAUTY: HYDRATING VS MOISTURIZING IN SKINCARE
There is a distinction between hydrating and moisturizing in skincare, as explained by dermatologists. Hydration increases the skin's water content, while moisturizing strengthens the skin barrier. To determine your skin's needs, you’ll first need to identify whether it's dry (lacking oil) or dehydrated (lacking water). Dry skin typically feels rough and may flake, while dehydrated skin feels tight and looks dull. For hydration, look for products with humectants like hyaluronic acid and lactic acid. For moisturizing, seek emollients or occlusive ingredients such as ceramides, dimethicone, or shea butter.

REAL ESTATE: SILICON VALLEY ESTATE ON SALE FOR $22.5M
Eric Schmidt, the ex-Google CEO, just sold his luxurious 3-acre estate in Atherton, the most expensive zip code in the United States, for $22.5 million, just two months after listing it. He & his wife acquired the property over two decades ago in 1990 for $2 million and have expanded it by adding a guest house, landscaped grounds, and a UK-imported greenhouse. This continues adding to Atherton being consistently ranked amongst the priciest cities in the US, with the average listing price being $13.9 million in May 2023.

BUSINESS: MAKE UP BY MARIO EXPLORING AN EXIT
Makeup by Mario was founded in 2020 by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, is exploring a potential sale. The company received a $40 million minority investment in 2023 that valued the business at over $200 million. The brand reached $225 million in revenues for 2023. Makeup by Mario's consideration of a sale aligns with a trend in the beauty industry, as other brands like Rare Beauty and Kosas Cosmetics have also been exploring similar opportunities. Mario started his career at Sephora and has worked with numerous celebrities including Kim Kardashian. He launched the brand exclusively with Sephora before expanding globally and launching a direct-to-consumer website.

In Love Letters to a Serial Killer, Hannah’s friends recently moved on from her not-to-happening life which leads her to turn to a true-crime forum to feel a sense of community. Through this forum she finds out that William was arrested for the murders of 4 women and she begins writing to him about the case & her frustration…only for him to write back.

ON DRIVE: “Motivation is crap. Motivation comes and goes. When you're driven, whatever is in front of you will get destroyed.” — Tony Robbins

Relying solely on motivation is problematic because it’s temporary and undependable. True achievement requires being driven by something deeper - a vision, core values, or an unshakable resilience. That inner drive is what allows you to persist and continually make progress towards your goals, even when your motivation wanes.

🇺🇸 these or these to complete a look for Fourth of July

🧴 so popular that 1 is sold every 6 seconds

🎾 the new activewear uniform thanks to tenniscore

Borani banjan is a traditional Afghan style dish which consists of Japanese/Indian eggplants in yogurt, combined with garlic, tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, mint leaves, and seasonings.

Entire recipe here