If you've binge-watched all three seasons of HBO Max's hit TV show "The White Lotus" as I have, chances are you've daydreamed about being pampered on your own all-inclusive vacation — except, of course, my ideal trip involves less drama and, well, homicide.
When I do get the chance to go to a luxurious resort, like I did this summer at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, there are (very) few things on my bucket list. Mainly, sit by the pool with my Kindle, order a Caesar salad and french fries to the beach, and, at the very top, get a facial at the spa so relaxing, I just melt into a puddle. And let me just say, mission accomplished.
The Amelia Island Spa at the luxury beachfront resort has everything you need to unwind and relax, complete with an adults-only pool, a steam room, a sauna, and a myriad of services. I took advantage of it all during my stay and got a bespoke facial with aesthetician Brian Goodwin, the global educator and consultant for Eminence Organic — the skin-care brand carried at the spa. If you're unfamiliar, the brand makes natural, organic, gentle-on-the-skin products that are loved by beauty editors and celebrities alike. (Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Bell, and Victoria Beckham are all fans, to name a few.) And fun fact: Eminence Organic products were heavily used on the cast of season three of "The White Lotus" by the show's makeup department to prep their skin.
Every good facial starts with a mini consultation, and Goodwin did just that when we met for my treatment. I explained that my skin felt a little dry from travel, but I was also acne-prone, and he crafted the perfect treatment plan for me.
My facial treatment consisted of various Eminence Organic products — like the Stone Crop Cleansing Oil ($59) to remove my makeup, the Blueberry Detox Firming Peel, which is a spicy, professional-only treatment that left my skin feeling warm but so smooth, the Clear Skin Probiotic Masque ($64), and a top-secret product that hasn't quite launched yet (just to name a few).
All the products have amazing, fresh, natural scents from whole-food-inspired ingredients in the formulations, which made for a really grounding experience. I left my treatment with glowy, clear, hydrated skin. Not to mention, I felt calmer and overall rejuvenated.
Eminence Organic Stone Crop Cleansing Oil
$59 at Dermstore
Eminence Organic Clear Skin Probiotic Masque
$64 at Dermstore
