After a particularly dreary month without the cleansing effects of a full moon, it’s time to prepare for March’s lunar phase. The first of two full moons this month, tonight’s celestial event holds a distinct significance: it’s the last before the spring equinox, bringing about new beginnings, “purity,” and a renewal of the earth. And with the moon rounding out in Virgo (an especially exacting sign), we can all expect to be a bit more introspective, turning our attention to things we may have been neglecting—like, say, our skin. To help you recharge, we’ve collected a luminous series of cleansing and regenerating beauty products to help harness all the rejuvenating powers of the full moon.
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MAKE Moonlight Primer
Don’t be afraid to bask in the lunar light. This silicone-free, smooth-as-silk gel contains innovative invisible shields to protect skin from the harmful blue and infrared rays given off by our phone and computer screens—and, as it happens, the moon. $55; makebeauty.com.
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Herbivore Botanicals Moon Fruit Superfruit Night Treatment
The organic fruit enzymes and vegan hyaluronic acid in this gorgeous violet cream both gently resurface and nourish your skin while you sleep. Use it tonight, and the earth won’t be the only thing renewed by morning. $58; herbivorebotanicals.com.
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Moondeli Energy Tonic
This subtly earthy tasting elixir contains maca root and Rhodiola, two adaptogens—aka stress-relieving herbs—that will help users mentally prepare to harness the power of the full moon. $40; moondeli.com.
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Omorovicza Midnight Radiance Mask
Your cells work double-duty at night; this cool-blue overnight mask gives them an extra boost with active sand lily and salicylic acid to exfoliate and even skin tone. Added bonus: all Omorovicza products contain its patented concentrate, sourced from healing Hungarian thermal baths. $125; omorovicza.com.
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Côte No. 103
Côte’s vegan lacquers are free from 10 harmful chemicals found in common nail polish—even more reason to match the moonlight with this dreamy silver paint. $18; coteshop.co.
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Skin Regimen Night Detox
Skin Regimen, a brand-new line launching this month, is all about caring for skin in tough city environments. This cream, which has a soothingly natural scent, works overnight to eliminate residues and toxins from pores that collect during the day. $95; skinregimen.com.
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de Mamiel Restorative Cleansing Balm
After a long week, this cleansing balm restores skin to a healthier state and preps it to accept the therapeutic energy of the full moon. Chamomile and rose geranium oils produce calming effects on mood and skin, while manuka honey fights any oncoming breakouts. $64; net-a-porter.com.
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Verso Dark Spot Fix
The moon has dark spots; your face shouldn’t. Swedish skin-care brand Verso’s brightening treatments contain the highest dosage of retinol of all their products to help fade hyperpigmentation. $150; barneys.com.
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Glossier Moisturizing Moon Mask
One of Glossier’s most popular products, the creamy Moon Mask is packed with butters, oils, and plant-derived squalane—a hydrating emollient naturally found in skin. $22; glossier.com.
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Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser
Tata’s cult-favorite exfoliating cleanser buffs skin with gentle apricot seed powder and kaolin clay and nourishes with aloe vera. The best part? Nearly all ingredients are sourced from her Vermont farm. $78; tataharperskincare.com.
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Naturopathica Calendula Essential Hydration Cream
A beautiful moonlight yellow, this buttery cream absorbs for a velvety finish and smells divine. With calendula and borage seed oil, it’s a perfect nighttime treatment for refreshed, dewy skin. $59; naturopathica.com.