Julie Schott had a long career in publishing. She spent years working her way up the ladder culminating in a position as beauty director at ELLE. She left her glossy job in late 2017 and in early 2019 co-launched her first company, Starface.

Some products are real game changers. Like Crossrope, a weighted jump rope, which has helped thousands of people sculpt their arms while working on their cardio endurance. Then there's the LED-embedded SmartRope that displays your jump count in midair and sends your workout information to your smartphone. But it's clunky to use and takes time to set up. So it's not surprising that Crossrope is more popular.

The pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives. Face masks have forced us to reevaluate our beauty routines. We've focused our makeup routine on our eyes and even developed strategies to deal with maskne.

Sure, you may recycle your LaCroix cans or carry a fabric tote to the grocery store. But if you're like us, you're probably still guilty of throwing out far too many beauty empties. To get a little greener, try Love Beauty and Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose Shampoo, $9.99, which now comes in a reusable aluminum bottle designed to live in your shower, not a landfill. Once you've used up the (super moisturizing, yummy-smelling) shampoo, simply pour in more from one of the giant refill packs and start the process all over again.

Fresh fruit is an enjoyable treat in both spring and summer. It's juicy and refreshing, making it the perfect snack on a hot day. Or any day for that matter. It turns out that applying fruit on your skin can have serious benefits. Yep, everything from watermelon to cherry to papaya has the ability to boost your glow, protect your skin from harsh environmental elements, calm redness and more.