I’m combining the “thinking” and “using” sections this week because my face went on a JOURNEY to hell and I couldn’t be seen in public for four days.
What happened?
In short, I tried to grow a beard.
I know, I know: people tell me I look great with facial hair. However, the thing is, guys, it’s potentially the most painful and irritating endeavor I can put my body through. For some reason — I suppose I have sensitive skin and never really realized it? — whenever the hair on my face grows, my pores simultaneously reject it. The below photo is from the irritation that occurs just from the hair starting to sprout up.
Look at that! Horrid! There were ingrown hairs that turned into the gnarliest scabs of all time. And they HURT. Badly. Itchy and painful and just altogether bad. The salve? I called my Mom and she recommended:
First, you wash your face with a gentle wash (I used Cetaphil’s Daily Facial Cleanser). Second, apply the Witch Hazel. Third step is the Triple Antibiotic ointment — a liberal amount. Then finish it off with the hydrocortisone cream. In 36-48 hours, I looked like this:
Not 100% back to normal, but I’d say 90%, for sure. If you’re experience INTENSE dryness, scaliness, scabs, or anything similar (especially as it relates to facial hair/scruff), try my routine and share your results with me.
Literally nothing exciting to report here. I’m in bathing suits 6 days per week.
I was recently in Martha’s Vineyard with my brother, and we found the BEST lobster roll on the island at Lookout Tavern. I recommend. If I don’t have at least 3 GREAT lobster rolls per summer, I wither away into nothing.
Villa Coco! Recommended by my lovely Aunt Jacqui, this book is escapist, really funny, and just fun. It tells the tale of a young man gone to Italy to assist an older baroness inside her crumbling Tuscan villa — and the secrets & romances they have along the way. Love it.
I did a really fun podcast with my friend — and co-star — Sarah Moliski, who ALSO made the journey from the Hamptons to Hollywood to pursue an entertainment career. And it turns out we may have met before…when she was underage & I carded her…? See/listen to the fun conversation:
I just started THE SHARDS last night and I am HOOKED! It’s very me, very up my alley. Privilege, murder, sex, a touch of horror, and dark comedy? Sign me up. It’s based on the Bret Easton Ellis book, a writer who I equally love. Watch it on Hulu.
Where to Eat, Play, & Stay in St. Tropez
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Jul 7
My first time in St. Tropez was in 2022, with my friend Jon, and we met a new friend of ours, Brett, (who summers there) and whom I have grown close with over the years.
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