It was the official Daylight Savings Time this past Sunday (even after years of grade school instilling the adorable little phrase, “fall back, spring forward,” it’s still a mystery to the majority of us). Potatoes, pot-ahh-toes; tomatoes, to-mah-toes.

What we do care about, however, is that it’s nearly spring here in the northern hemisphere. Perhaps not yet officially, but little hints and previews of the warm weather to come have had us longing to put away the winter coats for good. And since spring can’t help but make feel a little giddier inside, we’ve compiled a little checklist of things to keep around to celebrate the unofficial arrival of spring:

• Bring out the color! We New Yorkers love black like none other, but a little pop of a color here or there – be it a scarf, a top, an accessory, or something as subtle as new manicure – somehow makes us that much more spring-ready.

• Add a little bit of zest to your cleanser. We love tailoring our skincare regimen to the weather (that is, unless you’re happy with what you already use!). That little spring in our step – no pun intended – has us wanting us an extra boost of a refresher. The Enzyme Cleansing Gel is one of our most popular for good reason – it freshens and brightens!

• Refresh and renew. With our Flower and Tonic Mask. It soothes skin while removing dirt and impurities for a smoother, healthier complexion. It’s universal enough for all skin types, and gentle enough for that transition between delicate winter skin and spring skin (after that, we love any other cleansing and tightening mask!).

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