1/16Palette-cleansing is the new decluttering.
Photo: Courtesy of shop.whitney.com2/16The blank-canvas label features a minimalist line drawing; the scent, inspired by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, founder of New York’s Whitney Museum, melds notes of American elm, boudoir flowers, and Deco aldehydes. D.S. & Durga Portrait Candle, $70, shop.whitney.org
Photo: Courtesy of makebeauty.com3/16This ultra-light hydrator, boosted with aloe vera and prickly pear, is a soothing solution for skin parched from the last days of radiator heat and the first days of glorious sun. Make Succulent Skin Gel, $25, makebeauty.com
Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com4/16Eating well isn’t about overdoing it. Assembling the freshest ingredients, preparing them simply but wisely, and serving them on well-chosen plates is all it takes. Consider this oversize cookbook—with its inviting photography and ample white space—to lead by example. Simple Fare: Spring/Summer by Karen Mordechai, $35, amazon.com
Photo: Courtesy of byredo.com5/16Rarely does a candle—named after a library, no less—inspire an anticipated, limited-edition perfume, but Byredo’s Ben Gorham has a way of creating what you didn’t know you wanted. With notes of violet and leather, along with peony and a hint of patchouli, it smells as smart as it looks. Byredo Bibliothèque perfume, $255, byredo.com
Photo: Courtesy of theline.com6/16With its pearly white handle, this Japanese toothbrush draws on the power of charcoal, which is embedded into the bristles to adsorb bacteria and odors. Morihata Soft Bristle Binchotan Charcoal Toothbrush in White, $10, theline.com
Photo: Courtesy of spartan-shop.com7/16An all-natural castile hand soap, a bracing citrus scent, and a monastically simple label with a mashup of letters and numbers only an eye chart could improve upon. What more are you looking for? Tangent Liquid Soap in Yuzu, $32, spartan-shop.com
Photo: Courtesy of kettl.co8/16Kettl, a serene tea atelier in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, is a trove of carefully sourced Japanese teas (the genial Zach Mangan offers sage guidance for the uninitiated) and teaware, including this gorgeous pot with a built-in strainer. Tokoname medium white pot, $109, kettl.co
Photo: Courtesy of alderandcoshop.com9/16Here’s one way to stay calm, cool, and collectsed. Toronto’s Fran Miller blends together rosewater, aloe vera, chamomile, and other inflammation-taming ingredients for a soothing spritz. F. Miller Toning Mist, $38, alderandcoshop.com
Photo: Courtesy of thedetoxmarket.com10/16Like a night cream but better: This formula, enriched with plant-derived squalene and vitamin B3, helps nourish and restore the skin barrier. Nuori Supreme Moisture Mask, $89, thedetoxmarket.com
Photo: Courtesy of shop.nalatanalata.com11/16Sweet dots on a snow-white washcloth—a gem from the Japanese bath-linen company. Just mind the mascara.
Uchino zero twist gauze dot face towel in white, $14, shop.nalatanalata.com
Photo: Courtesy of net-a-porter.com12/16Linda Rodin—the style icon behind this classic, laced with her signature jasmine-neroli scent—proves that an all-white beauty arsenal has another bonus: making statement lipstick pop.
Rodin Luxury Hand and Body Cream, $84, net-a-porter.com
Photo: Courtesy of peetrivko.com13/16Suitable for sensitive skin types (and art director types), this non-foaming cleanser is made with aloe vera and green tea to gently wash away the day. Peet Rivko Gentle Cleanser, $30, peetrivko.com
Photo: Courtesy of herbivorebotanicals.com14/16Perfect for makeup minimalists: a coconut oil–infused balm to prime the lips. Herbivore Coco Rose Lip Conditioner, $22, herbivorebotanicals.com
Photo: Courtesy of kindredblack.com15/16Whether you believe in the purported power of stress-reducing minerals or in the placebo effect, this rock, veined like an ash-ripened goat cheese, makes a chic addition to the bedside table. Sliced howlite, $65, kindredblack.com
Photo: Courtesy of joannavargas.com16/16These individually packed sheet masks are a tall drink of water to the skin: handsome and hydrating. Joanna Vargas Euphoria Face Mask, $75 for 5 pairs, joannavargas.com
