Let's Ask Caroline...

Fall Skincare Refresh

We asked Caroline what we should be thinking about in terms of rebooting our complexion for fall. She recommends…

• brightening with antioxidants to repair the skin from summer sun exposure (vitamin c and ferulic acid)
• exfoliation with peels to even the skin tone (ahas and bhas)
• moisturizing with hydrators and emollients to keep skin supple and firm (hyaluronic acid and ceramides)
• tools to detoxify the skin and aid in product penetration (face rollers and gua sha )

There are many products in each category for every skin type. Please see Caroline’s top picks below. All clean and non toxic.

Caroline Giles is a licensed esthetician who has worked in the spa industry for 18 years. She is a scholar of skincare, glamour, health, wellness, and the pursuit of true beauty. Caroline lives at the Jersey shore and works at Milagro Spa in Red Bank. Please read more below.

TATA HARPER
crème riche moisturizer
$195
TATA HARPER
Concentrated Brightening Serum
$295
TATA HARPER
resurfacing mask
$65
TATA HARPER
Resurfacing Serum
$88
DR. DENNIS GROSS
ferulic + retinol anti-aging moisturizer
$72
DR. DENNIS GROSS
c + collagen brighten & firm vitamin c serum
$78
DR. DENNIS GROSS
Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum
$65
DR. DENNIS GROSS
Ultra Gentle Daily Peel – 30 Applications
$88
DR. DENNIS GROSS
Ferulic Acid + Retinol Brightening Solution
$88
DR. DENNIS GROSS
C+ Collagen Deep Cream
$72
DR. DENNIS GROSS
clinical grade ipl dark spot correcting serum
$92
DR. DENNIS GROSS
clinical grade resurfacing liquid peel
$95
DR. BARBARA STURM
hyaluronic serum
$110
DR. BARBARA STURM
rich face cream for women
$230
DR. BARBARA STURM
facial scrub
$70
INDIE LEE
daily vitamin infusion
$65
INDIE LEE
radiance renewal peel
$70
INDIE LEE
brightening cleanser
$34
ELEMIS
papaya enzyme peel
$45
ELEMIS
superfood facial oil
$55
ELEMIS
pro-collagen marine cream
$128
DR. DENNIS GROSS
drx spectralite™ faceware pro
$435
THE ORGANIC PHARMACY
antioxidant face serum
$160
MILK + HONEY
antioxidant serum
$84
SKIN GYM
rose quartz gua sha
$32
DR. BARBARA STURM
Body Brush Soft No. 1
$35
SKIN GYM
jade facial roller
$32

BASICALLY BEAUTIFUL WANTS TO KNOW…

BB: Do you have a favorite quote?

Caroline: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci

BB: What is your favorite flower?

Caroline: American beauty rose

BB: Favorite playlist?

Caroline: Dirty Dancing soundtrack

BB: Favorite ice cream?

Caroline: COFFEE!!!!

BB: If you could have one superpower…?

Caroline: Ability to fly because I’d like to see the world

BB: What is the best way to contact you?

Caroline: You can reach me through Instagram

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take your breath away travel… ✨

good for the lungs, great for the soul… this is the iceland experience.

thinking about planning a trip? we have some recommendations! please visit link in bio.

#waterfalls of #iceland a #dreamdestination ✨

video: @tracyrisucci

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the gullfoss waterfall in iceland…. and just one of many…

an overall intoxicating vacation destination. want to hear our top picks? please visit link in bio.

#gullfoss #waterfall #iceland

video: @tracyrisucci

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the awe inspiring waterfalls of iceland…

incredibly invigorating. breathtakingly beautiful.
an experience that stays with you… want to see more…? please visit link in bio

#waterfalls of #iceland a #dreamdestination
#rangárbingeystra #wondersoftheworld

photo: @tracyrisucci

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a modern MASTER 🖤

at 11 years old, the highly prolific ANDRES VALENCIA has taken the international art world by storm and continues to delight and inspire people around the globe w his masterful art and utterly sweet personality 💕

watching his journey is a great joy, as he is a GREAT boy ✨

andres dreams of his art one day being shown at the @museelouvre
we’re guessing it’s only a matter of time…✨✨✨

#andresvalencia #thepeoplebehindthemagic BIG TIME ✨
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Tony, 2022
acrylic paint and oil stick

JEWELS of the WORLD

HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY ANDRES! ❤️

you’ve taken the international art world by storm and have delighted and inspired people around the globe with your masterful art and utterly sweet personality ✨

watching your journey is a great joy,
as you are a GREAT boy! ✨

and although you’re the one having the birthday, we’re the one’s who got the gift
✨✨💕✨✨

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TONY, 2022
acrylic paint and oil stick

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our FAVORITE artist turns 11 today! 💕

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
SWEET ANDRES!
🔵🟣🟢🔴🟡

what a thrill it’s been watching your whirlwind year:

🔵 exhibiting at art miami
(and quickly selling out!)
@artmiamifairs

🔴 having your first solo (and quite incredible) exhibition at chase contemporary @chasecontemporary
(and quickly selling out!)

🟣 going on auction at phillips hong kong @phillipsauction
(and trading well above the high estimate)

🟢 being interviewed by publications the world over…

the list goes on… ✨✨✨

and all the while, you continue to create at an incredible level while your sweetness quotient remains the same
✨💕✨

a happy birthday indeed ✨
_______________

JOHN LENNON and YOKO ONO
(Yoko is the one in the bow tie…),
2021
acrylic paint and oil stick

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portraitures extraordinaire
ESKANDER DAWANI ✨

dawani credits his pursuit of art to his parents who recognized and nurtured his talent from a young age, giving him the confidence to pursue his dreams… ✨✨✨
#waytoparent

a creative process capturing gothic vibes w just the right amount of edge.
we are obsessed!

a soulful, highly individualistic talent. based in bahrain.

#eskanderdawani
#thepeoplebehindthemagic

#investmentart #art as inspiration #portraiture #extraordinaire #abstract #magic
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“sharp” acrylic on card.

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totally obsessed with the portraiture art of
ESKANDER DAWANI ✨

a highly individualistic approach that puts him in the genre of “outside art” and far from the mainstream… ✨

while finding inspiration in music and poetry, dawani, like all great artists, stays true to his vision and instincts.
perhaps his darker themes are a product of a darker world and his experience with love and loss, and beauty and heartache…

a powerful oeuvre that makes a fascinating gallery.

#eskanderdawani #thepeoplebehindthemagic

#investmentart #art as #inspiration #portraiture #extraordinaire
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“insense” acrylic on card.

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the compelling portraiture art of
ESKANDER DAWANI ✨

a bahrain based artist working with acrylic paints, marker pens and oil pastels to create his evocative female portraits. a gothic, edgy vibe inspired by the strong, independent women in his orbit.

a MAJOR talent.
#eskanderdawani
#thepeoplebehindthemagic

#investmentart #art as #inspiration
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“untitled” acrylic on card

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