THE BEST IN BEAUTY
FROM THOSE WHO KNOW BEST

VIOLET GREY began with our search for the best eyelash curler. To find the answer, we formed a band of inside-Hollywood experts and editors — from makeup artists to movie stars — to test every eyelash curler against our rigorous set of standards (the VIOLET CODE). We tested on film sets, on red carpets, and in the back of Jack Nicholson’s limousine — and once we learned which curler would make our lashes curve and not crimp (Utowa, it’s from Japan), we moved on to mascara, lip stain, dry shampoo, and everything else a girl needs in her cosmetic wardrobe. On any given day, we are discovering, testing, and approving best-in-class beauty. The result is a discerning curation of products, tips, and inspiration deemed essential — the Industry’s Beauty Edit.

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TATCHA

indigo soothing body butter

The blue-toned body lotion that softens skin and alleviates irritation.

Written By Jayme Cyk

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DISCOVERED

Amid a personal introduction to the Soothing Silk Body Butter, Tatcha founder Vicky Tsai explained the history of the cream’s core ingredient, Japanese indigo, which delivers powerful anti-inflammatory relief to irritated skin. During the Edo Period, 1603–1868, Japan’s samurai wore a layer of indigo-dyed cotton under their armor to help heal injuries and fend off snakes and mosquitos during their expeditions. Tsai developed a modern beauty answer to the ancient samurai-wear: a rich cream starring the celebrated plant. Many members of VIOLET GREY’s artist community are fans. Makeup artists Carola Gonzalez, Jamie Greenberg, and Beau Nelson love the hydrating formula and its nonsticky, nongreasy texture, which Nelson deems perfect for hot summer days.

TESTED

ON SET: Rapidly soothes skin after an outdoor photo shoot in prickly hot temperatures.

ON THE RED CARPET: Provides silky smooth legs to complement that slinky black dress.

ON THE VANITY: Softens and repairs sun-damaged skin after one too many hours poolside.

APPROVED

“This unique product glides on like a butter, but turns into a hydrating body oil. You don’t need to use much; a little goes a long way. And I love the fresh, subtle scent.”—Carola Gonzalez, makeup artist

FILED

June 10, 2016

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The VIOLET CODE is a process and set of standards by which VIOLET GREY’s committee of beauty industry experts and influencers separate hero products from the tens of thousands of options available to you on the market. The result is a curation that is truly the best in beauty from those who know best.

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Tatcha

Indigo Soothing Silk Body Butter

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approvedby the violet code

approved
by the
violet code