Glowing with Gratitude: Thanksgiving at Beauty Thinkers

At Beauty Thinkers, Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on what truly matters. First and foremost, we are grateful for you, our Thinkers family. Thank you for returning to our products and sharing our passion for the benefits of olives and hydroxytyrosol for your skin.

We are also grateful for nature’s abundance—our olive trees that nourish our skin and well-being—and the technology that empowers us to innovate to create skincare wonders like Enzymatic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).

This year, we went behind the scenes to hear from three of our Beauty Thinkers about what they’re most grateful for, their skincare favorites, and their insider tips.

What skincare product, trend, or ingredient are you grateful for this year?

Claudio (Co-Founder): Having my friends discover the magic of consistent SPF—it’s like a daily love letter to their skin! 

Jeffrey (Co-Founder): I’m grateful for more mainstream media shining a light on the importance of skin health in beauty. Prevention isn’t as attention-grabbing as repair, but it’s encouraging to see more conversations around preventative skincare.

Lola (Marketing): I am grateful I discovered hydroxytyrosol! Vitamin C didn’t work for my sensitive, acne-prone skin, and I needed a strong yet gentle antioxidant. I already love my olive oil-based soap so olive-based skincare made specifically for sensitive skin was a no-brainer. 

What Beauty Thinkers product are you grateful for and why? 

Claudio: AQVAM SPA Hydrating Mist—it’s like a glass of water for my skin, with a side of radiance! And of course, Antioxidant Cream. I can’t get through winter without it. Even when it’s cold and windy, my skin feels nourished and healthy. 

Jeffrey: I am grateful for our Antioxidant Boost. It is a game-changer. I use it twice daily, year-round (I have combination skin). It feels like my skin looks forward to it each morning and night. I used to have stubborn fine lines around my mouth and eyes that look softer now. 

Lola: It’s tough to pick just one! I never used face oils because I thought they were comedogenic. But thanks to our Enzymatic EVOO, the Antioxidant Boost Face Oil is light, incredibly hydrating, and absorbs fast. I have dry skin, so I slather it on my face, hands, and legs—everything is so soft afterward! I also love our Hydrators. Hydrator 1 is perfect for my teenager. Plus, its natural floral scent is divine—it feels like an Italian summer in a bottle. 

Any skincare tips to share?  

Claudio: Always apply your skincare products from lightest to heaviest. That’s why we always recommend applying our amazing face oil with Enzymatic EVOO (the only one in the world) last. 

Jeffrey: Get the best out of your product by applying it to moist skin (I use our AQVAM Spa Hydrating Mist to prep my skin with the correct amount of moisture). Next, and this is the kicker, continue gently massaging the product until it stops sliding on your skin. These simple steps promote better product absorption and more even coverage. You’ll notice the difference! 

Lola: I am just back from the gym. If you are prone to breakouts but are not a fan of gym showers, use a micellar wipe to remove sweat from your face and neck. Then, spray Beauty Thinkers AQVAM Spa Hydrating Mist after for hydration on the go. Easy! And did you know that with our Hydrators, you can skip serum—they contain humectants like hyaluronic acid and our star antioxidant, hydroxytyrosol. 

What are you grateful for this year?

Claudio: Moments of laughter, health, cozy nights in, and the power of a good cup of coffee.

Jeffrey: We wake up every morning giving gratitude that we and our closest loved ones are in good health.

Lola: Health and science-based solutions for staying healthy. I’m going through perimenopause and found adaptogen-based supplements that help manage the symptoms. I’m grateful for family, friends, nature, my meditation practice, and books.

Looking for a Special Gift? 

This holiday season, treat yourself or your loved ones to the Glow Box by Beauty Thinkers, our limited 2024 Edition Italian gift box in elegant holiday silver. Inside, you’ll find our award-winning Antioxidant Boost Face Oil and our signature Antioxidant Cream, a powerful skincare duo enriched with hydroxytyrosol, an olive-derived antioxidant. This combination is perfect for delivering deep hydration and a radiant glow. Harper’s Bazaar called Beauty Thinkers skincare “the best gift for everyone and every taste.”

Who Are Beauty Thinkers? 

Founded by fashion veterans Claudio Castiglioni and Jeffrey T. Matsumoto, Beauty Thinkers brings together Italian heritage and science-backed skincare. With experience at brands like Tod’s, Prada, and Burberry, they’ve created olive-based, eco-conscious minimalist products powered by hydroxytyrosol for skin, a potent olive-derived antioxidant. 

Beauty Thinkers is more than a skincare brand—it’s a collective of beauty scientists and professionals who collaborate, exchange knowledge, reflect on the current approach to beauty and skincare and work to redefine it. 

Grazie Mille 💚

At Beauty Thinkers, gratitude is more than a seasonal sentiment—it’s at the heart of everything we do. From honoring the bounty of nature in our formulations to celebrating the timeless beauty of simplicity, we are thankful for the chance to share our journey with you. This Thanksgiving, let’s glow from within and give kindness to others. Let’s embrace the season of gratitude with radiant hearts and radiant skin. Thank you for being part of the Beauty Thinkers family.