Kari Molvar is a freelance writer specializing in beauty, wellness and lifestyle topics. She began contributing to T Magazine as a backstage reporter covering beauty trends at fashion week and expanded into writing longer pieces on perfumers, bathing culture, superfoods and skincare routines.
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A native Rhode Islander, she studied art history and architecture at Brown University and was a staff editor at Allure and SELF, among other publications. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Town & Country and The Wall Street Journal, and she is the founder of Rutine Matters, a website inspired by an appreciation for simple beauty rituals.
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- How to Build a Skin Care Routine
Great skin is not simply a matter of DNA — your daily habits, in fact, have a big impact on what you see in the mirror.
By Kari Molvar,Daniel Yergin,Tara Parker-Pope and Konstantin Kakanias
On Beauty
Fake Eyelashes That No Longer Look Quite So FakeThe latest generation of strips is easier on the eyes, and designed for an effect that’s subtle and startlingly realistic.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
In Praise of SweatIn many cultures, perspiring is seen as integral to physical and spiritual well-being. The latest related holistic products respect this natural process, and smell good, too.
By Kari Molvar
T Black Book
The Beauty Stores, Near and Far, That Are Destinations in Their Own RightSought-out spots for picking up finely milled soaps, hand-sculpted makeup brushes, exquisite scents and more.
By Kari Molvar
On beauty
How to Create an At-Home Forest Bathing RitualWith a little know-how, aspects of shinrin-yoku, the calming Japanese practice of spending time among trees, can be approximated indoors.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
The New Generation of Rose PerfumesA fresh crop of unisex fragrances explore the more volatile side of the beloved bloom and are refreshingly free of gender stereotypes.
By Kari Molvar
On beauty
From Northern California, Farm-Fresh Skin CareA new group of small-batch beauty companies is continuing the region’s storied tradition of organic growing and local sourcing.
By Kari Molvar
- A Vegetarian Chef’s Flavor-Packed Quarantine Snack
Amy Chaplin, best known for her plant-based cookbooks, shares a recipe for onigiri, something she often makes for herself.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
Four Restorative Facials to Try at HomeThe products, tools and tips from the professionals that you need to be your own facialist.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
How to Shape Your Eyebrows at HomeA guide to trimming, tweezing and touching up your arches on your own, with some creative direction from the experts.
By Kari Molvar
- Social distancing doesn’t mean abandoning self-care.
This was featured in live coverage.
By Caitie Kelly and Kari Molvar
- How to Run a Bath That Feels Like a Spa Treatment
A roundup of ingredients — from pore-clearing black lava salt to soothing palmarosa oil — that can help transform a simple soak into a restorative escape.
By Kari Molvar
My Detox
The Yam Soup That Keeps Norma Kamali EnergizedA proponent of intermittent fasting, the designer relies on a simple herbal drink and bright yam soup to stay balanced.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
The Return of an Enigmatic Old World FragranceDark, rich and spiritual, oud unfolds anew in this season’s most original perfumes.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
The Modern Appeal of Black LipstickObsidian shades have a romantic, mysterious allure and are a perfect antidote to the ubiquitous reds of the season.
By Kari Molvar
My Detox
The Floral Tonics One Designer Relies on to Stay BalancedBehnaz Sarafpour shares her recipes for restorative elixirs inspired by Persian folk medicine.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
How to Rebalance Congested Summer SkinTo control shine, inflammation and other climate-related concerns, look to gently efficient solutions that work with skin — not against it.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
A Return to Beloved Hippie-Era Beauty ProductsFrom all-purpose hemp soaps to small-batch coconut lotions, these classic formulas from the ’60s and ’70s deliver holistic benefits and nostalgic appeal.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
The Understated Elegance of Frangipani FragrancesFloral but not fruity, the subtle tropical scent feels just right for summer.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
How to Get Glowing Skin With Minimal MakeupParing down your beauty routine to a few refreshing essentials imparts a subtle (glitter-free) radiance for summer.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
The Fresh Appeal of Old-Fashioned Beauty ProductsBaroque bottles and ornately printed soap wrappers are a welcome alternative to today’s more minimalist beauty offerings.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
How to Prepare for Sandal SeasonThe latest softening soaks, exfoliating peels and overnight masks are not designed for your face — but your feet.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
How to Brighten Your Skin for SpringThe latest illuminating serums use everything from highly stabilized vitamin C to body-heat-activated formulas to banish winter dullness.
By Kari Molvar
My Detox
The Simple Green Soup a Nutritionist Uses to ResetAfter long trips, Eve Persak recharges with a flavorful, vegetable-rich soup that can be adapted endlessly.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
The Surprising Appeal of Leather Scents for SpringA mainstay in heady colognes and after-shaves, leather is being reworked in unexpectedly light, refreshing fragrances.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
The Next Generation of Stone Tools for Your FaceA new wave of rose-quartz and jade tools focuses on a different type of manual massage to lift and sculpt your face.
By Kari Molvar
My Detox
How to Make One Chef’s Zen-Inspired BreakfastCamille Becerra begins the day with an energizing cranberry molasses porridge and a simple saffron elixir.
By Kari Molvar
- How to Keep Your Skin Moisturized for the Rest of Winter
Protecting your skin from the elements no longer means layering on uncomfortably thick salves. A new batch of heavy-duty creams are surprisingly light.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
Matte Lipsticks That Hydrate, and Stay Put, for HoursA new breed of products pair high-impact colors with ultra-hydrating formulas, giving lips a much-needed boost this winter.
By Kari Molvar
On Beauty
How to Choose the Best Clay Mask for Your SkinThe earthy ingredient takes a more sophisticated turn in a number of new facial remedies, from melting creams to sheet masks.
By Kari Molvar
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