February 3, 2026

EDITOR'S NOTE

My cousin, who happens to be a voting rights lawyer, put me on to this guide on small businesses to support in Minneapolis. And on top of learning so much from her every single day, I can also confirm that she has perfected the art of finding a good trinket. In addition to shopping small, here are some other brands I’m supporting who have spoken out and donated proceeds:

• Dieux

• Cocokind

• Dame

• Chillhouse

• Odele

• Eadem

If there are other brands and businesses we should know about, let us know here.

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA

Margo here. Back in December, I packed for nearly a month away from home during the holidays, and forgot my brow gel. Because I didn’t want to spend another $22 on a replacement, I ran to the nearest Walgreens and quickly grabbed CoverGirl’s Clean Fresh Brow Gel. I didn’t put much thought into the purchase, aside from the fact that it was in stock and around $9. But when I officially gave it a try, I quickly realized that I made a glorious discovery: it’s basically a dupe for Glossier’s Boy Brow. Like Boy Brow, it keeps my brows set while giving them volume and flexibility, without flaking or crunchiness. Consider me converted.

Three Totally Random Things

Here are three random products we’re loving this week:

• Strong Girls Studio: An empowering candle brand owned by a Skimm’r.

• Busy Baby Mat: A silicone placement that’ll promote cognitive function and fine motor skills.

• Eight Saints Island Time Body Spray Lotion: This will make applying body lotion a little more bearable.

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🌕 A digital guidebook for getting in touch with your sense of self this month.

Skimm’d by: Margo Ghertner, Alexandra Napoli, Martha Upton, Caroline Goldstein, Alessandra Rey

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