Dream job alert! Fairfield resident Amy Komorowski is the cool-girl we wish was on the moms' text thread. One of the industry's most sought-after men's groomers, Amy's work spans red carpets, magazine covers and concert tours, while her dedicated client roster reads like a who's who of the most recognizable faces on our feeds, our screens and in today's culture.
Amy's signature approach is the effortlessly polished, no-one-knows-you-were-groomed look seen on some of today's hottest celebrities, including Jacob Elordi, Jonathan Bailey, Adam Driver, Austin Butler, Bradley Cooper and many more. Told ya—dream job. The best part? Amy isn't gatekeeping. She's sharing the behind-the-scenes tips and grooming secrets anyone can use.
The main character of Amy's Hollywood-worthy Dopp kit, the industry term for a well-stocked grooming bag, is CIRCA 1970, the luxury face oil she created with longtime colleague-turned-business partner Barbara Guillaume after years of perfecting the skin of some of Hollywood's biggest names. “I always advise guys to keep a Dopp kit or bag of essentials so they can easily and effortlessly groom themselves on a regular basis. A face wash, our CIRCA 1970 Face Oil, tiny scissors, beard trimmer, deodorant, some hair product and nail clippers. It may sound simple, but keeping skin moisturized and adding a bit of hair product can do wonders,” says Amy. This echoes her overall approach to skincare—keep it simple. She finds multi-step skincare routines and overspending on gadgets and procedures overrated. “I think most guys want a simple routine that they can stick to and that works.”
CIRCA 1970 was conceptualized after Amy and Barbara couldn't find the hero product they were looking for on-set. “After 20 years of experience between us both, we still couldn’t find that one product that made our jobs easier and simplified the process. I need to be efficient when I’m grooming, and there’s no room for error. That’s why we created CIRCA 1970 Face Oil, a one-and-done product that simplifies the skincare routine and takes the guesswork out. I used to need 3 or more products to get the same results as our face oil.”
And it’s not just for the leading men in your life; CIRCA 1970 is a unisex brand. The face oil is made for everybody and benefits all skin types, whether you are headed to an awards show or the supermarket checkout line. Amy, who has access to anything, incorporates CIRCA 1970 into her own daily beauty routine. “I carry CIRCA 1970 Face Oil with me everywhere, especially when I’m traveling. I use it every day on myself and my clients to get their skin red carpet ready. It mixes beautifully with other products, SPF and makeup. It’s for anyone who wants super hydrated skin, helps ease the look of fine lines and helps fade dark spots. Our star ingredient, Bakuchiol, is a plant-based retinol alternative that improves texture, tone and radiance. Not only does it make the skin instantly look alive and radiant, but it also has a sensorial aspect to it that people respond to.”
Turns out celebrities are just like us! They want uncomplicated, good-for-you products that work. With CIRCA 1970, Amy Komorowski and Barbara Guillaume have bottled their behind-the-scenes expertise into one luxurious, effortless step, making healthy, radiant skin accessible. Because everyone deserves to look and feel their best.
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