April 7, 2026

EDITOR'S NOTE

In addition to working on this newsletter, I write some of our Skimm Reads coverage. Whether you’re a book person or not, I’m sure you can understand the sense of awe I feel when I meet someone who has actually written an entire book. Today’s editor’s note is special because my friend and our Senior Commerce Editor at Skimm Shopping, Caroline Goldstein, has done that very thing. Her new romance novella, Found Time, is out today. It’s got everything you could ever want in a quick, yet heartwarming romance: NYC’s East Village in the ‘90s, a second-chance romance for a couple that isn’t in their twenties (refreshing and crucial), and so much yearning. If you’re in a reading slump, this one is it.

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA

Major, major PSA: Jenny Bird’s latest sale lasts for just 50 hours, but the brand is offering up to 30% off sitewide. So if you’ve been back and forth on whether to get its cult-favorite Florence Hoops, now is the time to shop. There’s a baseline of 15% off sitewide, and then the discount increases the more you spend. We firmly believe Jenny Bird makes the best earrings for elevating the most basic outfits, and once you have a pair, you’ll never go back.

Three Totally Random Things

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

• Mixing Bowl Set: This set from Caraway is easy to clean and comes with lids, so you can store anything from dough that needs to rise to chicken marinating for dinner.

• SOS Gel Cleanser: It’s incredibly gentle on sensitive skin, and it makes makeup wipes unnecessary.

• SOJOS Vintage Oversized Square Sunglasses: We’ve been seeing these sunglasses all over our feeds, and they went straight into our carts.

Sarai’s Picks

Our Senior Social Media Manager is sharing three products she’s loving this week:

• Mixing Bowl Set: I’m loving this set from Caraway. It’s easy to clean and comes with lids, so you can store anything from dough that needs to rise to chicken marinating for dinner.

• SOS Gel Cleanser: It’s incredibly gentle on my sensitive skin, and I love that it makes makeup wipes unnecessary.

• SOJOS Vintage Oversized Square Sunglasses: I’ve been seeing these sunglasses all over my feed, and yes, I was absolutely the target audience because they went straight into my cart.

(Not So) Silly Little Treat

In our series (Not So) Silly Little Treat, Skimm’rs share the joy-sparking products they’re buying during the week. Today’s submission? A $44 candle our editor is burning instead of Le Labo:

“I used to swear by P.F. Candle Co.'s Golden Coast candle back in college, so I've loved the brand for years. I've recently been obsessed with their new Milky Santal candle. It reminds me of Le Labo's Santal 33 (but half the price), yet it has creamier notes that make the scent more mild, which I prefer. This candle has been a bestseller for good reason, so grab it while it's in stock. I know I'll be buying backups while I can, plus I’m planning to burn the brand’s new Tomato Vines candle later this summer. ” —Margo Ghertner

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👙 Run, don’t walk (we mean it), Victoria Secret’s Big Spring Sale is here and it’s offering up to 50% off. Perfect if your underwear drawer could use a refresh.

💪 The unexpected thing that’s helped us increase reps during workouts.

🪴 Indoor plant parents, this compact gardening kit comes in handy.

✨ The peptide-packed eye patches we’re buying in bulk.

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

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