Face Moisturizer Stick

Face Moisturizer Solid Stick from Apothestix in Argyle, about 10 miles from 75022 as the crow flies. This small-batch, plant-based moisturizer comes in a travel-friendly push-up tube for an easy final skincare step without the mess of a jar or the extra water of a traditional lotion.

Sourcing & ingredients: Apothestix makes concentrated moisturizing “stixs” by hand in small batches, using rich butters, plant oils, and skin-friendly ingredients. Ingredients vary slightly by scent, but the base includes murumuru butter, nilotica shea butter, kokum butter, sunflower wax, arrowroot powder, bakuchi seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil, abyssinian seed oil, cacay/kahai seed oil, broccoli seed oil, xanthan gum, and rosemary oleoresin extract. Scented versions include essential oils; Unscented is made without added scent.

Choose your scent: Bergamot Mint, Sandalwood & Vanilla, Sweet Orange, or Unscented.

What to expect: Use as the final moisturizing step in your skincare routine, daily or overnight. Swipe lightly across the face and neck, then gently dab or massage in. If the stick gets warm, place it upright in the refrigerator or freezer to re-solidify before opening. Patch test first.

About the maker: Apothestix is Sarah’s small-batch skincare line in Argyle, created after she got tired of paying for water-heavy lotions in plastic bottles. Read more about her craft.