Ep 83: 6 Month Intenchies with Alexandra Sacks

Skincare

Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir explore their skincare routines, emphasizing simplicity and effectiveness. Kate highlights the benefits of using the Inkey List, a brand known for affordable, science-backed skincare products that cater to various skin needs, from hydration to acne treatment 1. She shares her enthusiasm for oiling her face, describing a routine that leaves her skin feeling supple and dewy 2.

I love going to bed with the slipperiest face imaginable.

--- Kate Spencer

Doree joins in, noting the shift in beauty trends from matte to a more radiant, dewy look, which they both embrace with enthusiasm.

   

Fashion

Fashion and style take center stage as Kate and Doree discuss their wardrobe choices, focusing on timeless, classic pieces. Kate expresses her love for Quince, a brand offering luxury essentials at affordable prices, and shares her recent purchases, including a cashmere sweater and a winter jacket 3. Doree highlights the importance of a winter wardrobe refresh, especially with the chill setting in Los Angeles, and praises Jenny Kane for its minimalist yet refined staples 4.

It's like minimalist and effortless, but also totally refined.

--- Doree Shafrir

Their conversation underscores the value of investing in quality pieces that stand the test of time.

   

Balance

Balancing life and personal goals is a recurring theme as Kate and Doree reflect on their intentions and routines. Doree shares her progress in establishing a weekly schedule to support her writing goals, emphasizing the importance of structure and honesty about personal limits 5. Kate discusses her journey towards finding balance, questioning the concept itself, and highlights her efforts to read more and spend quality time with her children 6.

Balance is bullshit, question mark.

--- Kate Spencer

Their candid reflections reveal the ongoing challenge of juggling personal and professional responsibilities while striving for self-improvement.