After Sun Gel

A year of growth, gratitude, and truly clean beauty. As we look back on 2025, one thing is clear: this year held so many meaningful milestones for withSimplicity. From product launches and industry recognition to community moments and team celebrations, these experiences shaped who we are and where we’re going next. Our Top 10 Moments of 2025 1. Celebrating 10 Years of withSimplicity This year marked a decade of withSimplicity — ten years of intentional beauty, clean formulation, and a commitment to caring for skin and people alike. What started as a simple idea has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined, and this milestone reminded us just how far we’ve come. 2. Irina Named Entrepreneur of the Year One of our proudest moments was seeing Irina recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year through the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. This honor reflects years of vision, perseverance, and heart-led leadership, and it belongs not just to one person, but to the entire withSimplicity community that has grown alongside her. 3. Featured in Major Publications In 2025, withSimplicity was featured in Wellness Magazine, VegOut, InTouch, and Vogue. These moments were deeply affirming — proof that clean, indie beauty brands have a place on a larger stage, and that our message is resonating far beyond our own walls! 4. Community Wins Across the Shenandoah Valley We were honored to receive multiple local awards this year in the Shenandoah Valley Best Competition, including: Best Spa Best Boutique Shop Best Specialty Store Best Aesthetics Best Female-Owned Business These recognitions mean everything to us because they come from the community that supports us every day! 5. Launching 12 New Products 2025 was a big year for innovation. We launched 12 new products, including our highly anticipated skincare line (finally!). Each formula reflects months (and often years) of research, testing, and refinement.  6. Realizing Just How Much Our Team Loves Our Products A lighter moment — but one that still makes us smile. Our employees were genuinely shocked by how much they spend at withSimplicity (and yes, it’s a lot). We’ll take it as the highest compliment. 7. Expanding Into Backbar Sizes for Spas & Estheticians Supporting professionals has always been close to our hearts. This year, we expanded our line to include backbar sizes, making it easier for spas and estheticians to incorporate withSimplicity into their treatment rooms and rituals. 8. Launching Makeup with Beauty Heroes We officially launched our makeup at Beauty Heroes, a trusted and well-known clean beauty retailer. Partnering with a brand that shares our values was a defining moment — and one that opened new doors for withSimplicity. 9. Welcoming Affiliates & Non-Toxic Friends to Our Space We loved opening our doors to affiliates and non-toxic friends from near and far at our store, spa, and HQ! These in-person connections reminded us how powerful community truly is. 10. A Team Retreat in the Mountains This past Summer, our team spent time together in the mountains — bonding, resting, and celebrating everything we've accomplished. It was a reminder that behind every product, launch, and milestone is a group of people who genuinely care. Looking Ahead 2025 was a year of reflection and forward momentum, and we’re carrying that energy into what’s next. Thank you for being part of our story, for supporting intentional beauty, and for growing with us! With gratitude,The withSimplicity Team

Not anti-aging skincare, but instead pro-aging skincare. We should be supporting mature skin and aging skin rather than trying to reverse it. All skin in every stage is beautiful, as long as we know how to treat it well and take care of it.

Over exfoliation often shows up as tightness, redness, stinging, or sudden sensitivity. This blog explains how to spot an overworked barrier, how to calm and repair it with hydration-first care (like Barrier + Beyond Vitamin Water Serum), and how to safely reintroduce exfoliation when your skin feels balanced again.