 The answer is always yes.  |  | | There’s nothing like a tropical getaway to fight the doldrums of winter. You never realize how much you need it until you feel the long-lost sun on your face and the lush, tepid air envelope your body. A quick jaunt to Costa Rica last week for Estée Lauder’s pop-up Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia was a beauty editor’s paradise. I got to deep dive into the science of skin longevity (watch this space!), experience a coffee scrub massage in a river winding through the forest, and get a facial–make that the facial–with Adeela Crown, who performed some serious sculpting sorcery on my face. I’m talking cheekbones reaching new heights! But more on that to come… | | — Lauren Valenti, InStyle Beauty Director | | | | | | BEAUTY TIP OF THE WEEK | | | Using a lip scrub to remove dead skin cells helps to increase cell turnover, which is great for keeping lips young and healthy. | | — Georgina Ferzli, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in New York City | | | | | EMPTY OF THE WEEK | | Ombre Première Libre | | I love a deep, saturated smoky eye—and appreciate a formula that makes creating one a cinch. Chanel’s Ombre Première Libre loose pigments are light and powdery, yet supply an impressive amount of rich pigment in a single swipe. The sponge-tip applicator makes it easy to apply wherever and quick. Plus, they come in a gorgeous array of burnished hues, like midnight violet (my personal favorite, which I’ve gone through at warp speed). ICYMI: Riley Keough wore it at the Emmys for a retro ‘60s eye look à la her grandmother Priscilla Presley. | | | | |  | | PHOTO: Lauren Valenti | | |  | | PHOTO: Lauren Valenti | | | MUST-TRY TREATMENT | | The "Skin Dance" Massage | | “Shall we dance?” asks celebrity facialist Adeela Crown, also known as The Skin Engineer, before every treatment. This is because her signature is using her agile fingertips to administer percussive strokes that boost circulation, drain lymphatic fluid, and help products penetrate deeper into the skin. I wish she could tap Estée Lauder’s new Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Brilliance Soft Creme Moisturizer onto my face every night before bed! If you’re curious to see Adeela supply the full works (there’s slapping, Gua Sha, Buccal massage, and more!), check out this video. | | | | | For more, follow Lauren on InStyle, Instagram, and TikTok. | | | | | | | We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. | | | | | | | | |  |
