Mella Collection

Effective melanin conscious skincare 

There are so many products available these days. It can become confusing and frustrating trying to put together your skincare regimen. I’ve cultivated my product recommendations based on common skincare concerns. Skincare isn’t a one size fits all and I’m happy to help point you in a direction that addresses your concerns.

Face & Body Skincare

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What’s Your Skin Type?

  • Skin that is easily angered. It needs to be treated gently while also being strengthened. 

  • Skin that lacks oil and at times has a hard time staying hydrated as well. It needs gentle cleansing, hydrating, and can generally tolerate products with a richer (thicker) texture. 

  • Skin that doesn’t typically sway dry or oil. It stays balanced easily and needs gentle cleansing, exfoliation twice a week, hydration, and tolerates products with  a variety of textures when it.

  • Skin that can be dry-normal in some areas of the face while at the same time being normal to oily in other areas. It can also fluctuate with the seasons. It needs gentle cleansing, increased exfoliating (three times a week), hydration, at times oil control, and generally tolerates thinner textured products.  

  • Skin that is oily in most of the face and can be more prone to clogged pores. It needs a combination of gentle cleansing, more exfoliation (three-four times a week), hydration, oil control, and tolerates thinner textured products. 

  • Skin that is oily and consistently has more than 2-3 pimples. It needs a combo of gentle cleansing, bacteria control, oil control, exfoliation (every other day), hydration, and tolerates thinner textured products.

Skincare Order of Application

  • Remove daily accumulation of dirt and other gunk. I recommend cleansing in the morning and the evening. 

  • Skin can feel rough, bumpy, and/or flaky when our body’s natural shedding of dead skin cells slows down. As we get older, our body needs a bit of help keeping this process on a timely schedule. 

  • Excess pigment can be produced when melanocytes (our pigment producers) are damaged and/or overstimulated. Additionally unresolved inflammation causes redness to be present in our skin

  • Collagen is made up of proteins that keep our skin looking nice and plump. When our collagen breaks down over time we begin to see wrinkles and saggy skin. Targeted daily treatment helps to maintain the integrity of our collagen.

  • Antioxidants a.k.a. Vitamins strengthen the cells, different layers of skin, and our skin's barrier to fight against sun, environmental, and internal stressors that break down and damage our skin. 

  • Whether your skin is sensitive, acne prone, or anywhere in between- all skin types have optimal function when they’re properly hydrated (have enough water). 

  • Your last step in your morning routine. Don’t forget to reapply!

    Stay Glowy not Ghostly

    All skin types and skin tones need sun protection. Period. 

  • Retinol is applied in the evening unless the product is specifically formulated with sun protection. If new to using retinol or if your skin is easily irritated, apply it after your hydration step. Otherwise, retinol can be used before hydration. If using a vitamin C serum, it’s best to apply it in the morning and use your retinol in the evening to avoid irritation.

Sensitive & Dry Skin

  • DRMTLGY

    • Pre-cleansing Oil

    • (g)OAT Cleanser

    • Essential Cleanser

    GlyMed

    • Mega Cream Cleanser

    Bloom Effects

    • Cleansing Jelly

    • Cleansing Cream


  • DRMTLGY

    • Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

    Bloom Effects

    • Overnight Retinoid Serum

  • Skinbetter Science

    • Even Intensive Skin Tone Correcting Serum

    • Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum

    • Mystro Active Balance Serum

  • Skinbetter Science

    • Alpharet Overnight Cream

    • Interfuse Treatment Cream FACE & NECK

    • Techno Neck Perfecting Cream

    • InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE

    • EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream

  • Bloom Effects

    • Tulip Dew Drops Multi- Vitamin Serum

    Skin Better Science

    • Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum

  • Bloom Effects

    • Moisturizing Nectar with Echinacea

    GlyMed

    • Rosacea Relief

    • Skin Recovery Mist

  • DRMTLGY

    • Broad Spectrum SPF 45

    • SPF Radiance Powder

    Skin Better Science

    • Sunbetter Sheer SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion

Normal & Combination Skin

  • Skinbetter Science

    • Cleansing Gel

    GlyMed

    • Gentle Gel Cleanser

    • Peptide Firming Cleanser

  • Skinbetter Science

    • AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads

    • Detoxifying Scrub Mask

    DRMTLGY

    • Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

    • L.A. Refining Serum

    • Microdermabrasion Scrub

  • Skinbetter Science

    • Even Intensive Skin Tone Correcting Serum

    DRMTLGY

    • C5 Serum

    • L.A. Refining Serum

    • Hydra Fader

    Bloom Effects

    • Black Tulip Regenerative Brightening Serum

  • DRMTLGY

    • Needless Serum

    • Retinol complex .5%

    • L.A. Refining Serum

    • Peptide Night Cream

    • Advanced Eye Cream

    • HPR Eye Cream

    • Neck Contour Serum

  • Bloom Effects

    • Tulip Dew Drops Multi- Vitamin Serum

    Skin Better Science

    • Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum

  • Bloom Effects

    • Black Tulip Facial Treatment

    • Tulip Dew Cream

    Skin Better Science

    • Trio Rebalancing Face Moisturizer

  • DRMTLGY

    • Universal Tinted SPF 46

    • SPF Radiance Powder

    Skin Better Science

    • Sunbetter Sheer SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion

    Bloom Effects

    • Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF 50

    • Tulip Dew Shield and Glow SPF 50 Sunstick

Oily & Acne Prone Skin

  • GlyMed

    • Idyllic Cleanser w/ 3% Mandelic Acid

    • Purifying Cleanser w/ Salicylic Acid

  • Skinbetter Science

    • AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads *Contain a retinoid, glycolic, lactic and salicylic acid. Can be used up to 3 times a week in the evening.

    • AlphaRet Clearing Serum *Contains a retinoid, lactic and salicylic acid. Using in conjunction with another retinol can cause irritation.

    DRMTLGY

    • Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

    • TINGL Exfoliating Pads

    • Retinol complex .5%

    • L.A. Refining Serum

    • 24 Hour Acne Serum

    GlyMed

    • Radiant Serum with 1% Mandelic

    • Restoring Fulvic Elixir

    • Oxygen Cream

    • Oxygen Deep Pore Mask


  • DRMTLGY

    • C5 Serum

    • L.A. Refining Serum

    • Hydra Fader

  • DRMTLGY

    • Needless Serum

    • Retinol complex .5%

    • L.A. Refining Serum

    • Advanced Eye Cream

    • HPR Eye Cream

    • Neck Contour Serum


  • Bloom Effects

    • Tulip Dew Drops Multi- Vitamin Serum


  • DRMTLGY

    • Water Creme Moisturizer

    • Soothe and Recovery Cream

    • Hydration Booster 10X

    GlyMed

    • Daily Repair Cream

    • Skin Recovery Mist

  • DRMTLGY

    • Matte Universal Tinted SPF 46

    • SPF Radiance Powder

    Skin Better Science

    • Sunbetter Sheer SPF 56 Sunscreen Stick

Body Care

  • Niches & Nooks

    • Gentle Cleanser Fragrance Free,

    • Gentle Cleanser Soft Clementine

    • Gentle Cleanser Airy Vanilla

    • Gentle Cleanser Fresh Fig

    Naturium

    • Sensitive Skin Body Wash

    • The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash

    • The Brightener Vitamin C Body Wash

    • The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash

    • The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash 

  • Naturium

    • The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash

    • The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash

    • KP Body Scrub & Mask 

    • Salicylic Acid Body Spray

    Bloom Effects

    • Royal Tulip Petal Polish

    DRMTLGY

    • Exfoliating Body Lotion

  • DRMTLGY

    • Retinol Body Lotion

    Skin Better Science

    • Alpharet Body Overnight Cream

    Naturium

    • The Smoother Glycolic Lotion

  • Naturium

    • Bio-Lipid Restoring Unscented Body Lotion

    • The Glow Getter Multi- OIl Body Butter

    • The Glow Getter Better Body Oil


Smell Goods

  • Soft Clementine, Airy Vanilla, Fresh Fig

    Available in body and linen sprays.

  • Salty, Solar Fleur, Desert Rose, Citrus Amber, Cashmere Vanilla, Lavender Cloud, Palo Santo Sage, Bergamot Cedar

    Available in hair and body sprays, perfumes, and candles