Munemi meets Linda Rodin (2) | The All-Purpose Oil Created by a Veteran Stylist
Munemi Meets Linda Rodin
City Slicker – Linda Rodin and Her Luxury Oil from New York
The All-Purpose Oil Created by a Veteran Stylist (2)
Made entirely from essential oils, RODIN olio lusso contains no chemical ingredients and boasts an intoxicating fragrance.
This oil, a favorite among New York’s and the world’s celebrities and superstars, is highly praised for its versatility.
Interview & Text by Munemi
Creating a Perfume Oil Now
M: So now, the facial and body oils are available. What are the prices for them? Also what’s on the work for the line up in the future?
M: The facial and body oils are currently available. What are their prices? And what’s in the pipeline for the future?
LThe face oil is $135, and body oil is $80. The face oil is a one oz. bottle, and lasts a very long time, because only a few drops twice a day would suffice. The body oil is a 4 oz. bottle, and it goes a long way too.
We are also working on a perfume, which will come in a tiny, beautiful bottle. Because the oil smells so wonderful, I decided to make a perfume. It’s going to smell like the oil, but more intense, and only a drop will be necessary. Also I am going to do a soy candle with the same fragrance. And I think I am going to do a lip balm eventually, with a little red tint in it--also natural.
LThe face oil is $135, and the body oil is $80. The face oil comes in a 30ml bottle and lasts a very long time, as only a few drops used twice a day are sufficient. The body oil comes in a 120ml bottle and also lasts quite a while.
I’m currently creating a perfume oil. It will come in a beautiful, small bottle. Because the oil’s scent is so lovely, I decided to create a perfume as well. It will have a similar scent to the oil, but with a richer depth. Therefore, just one drop will be enough. I’m also planning to make a soy candle with the same fragrance. And in the future, I’d like to create a lip balm, with a subtle red tint derived from natural ingredients…


M: How do you use the face oil?
M: How do you use the face oil?
LYou can use it after splashing water on your face, leaving the skin slightly damp. Then, put a few drops in your palms and rub it over your face. You can use it on your lips, and I also use it on my hair. Only a very small amount is needed for hair. And the wonderful hairstylist, Bob Recine, uses a tiny bit of the face oil in hair, and it works really well on his celebrity clientele. I used to travel with many products, but now I only need my face and body oils when traveling. I also apply it to my face during flights. In the summer, I keep this in the fridge and take it with me to the beach. The oil soothes a hot, red face because of the Arnica oil in it, which is excellent for calming redness from the sun. And when the oil is cold, it’s also wonderful for sunburn.
LYou can use it after washing your face, while it’s still slightly damp. Dispense a few drops into your palm and spread it over your entire face. It can be used for lip care and also for your hair. You only need a very small amount for your hair.
A wonderful hairstylist named Bob Recine uses a small amount of this oil on all his celebrity clients, and it looks fantastic. I used to travel with many products, but now I only carry this face oil and body oil. I also use it on my face during flights. In the summer, I keep it in the refrigerator and take it to the beach while it’s still chilled. It feels incredibly soothing on sun-exposed, flushed skin. The Arnica oil in the ingredients helps to calm redness. And when the oil is cold, it’s also excellent for sunburn.
I keep it in the refrigerator during the summer and take it to the beach while it’s still chilled. It feels incredibly soothing on sun-exposed, flushed skin. The Arnica oil in the ingredients helps to calm redness. And when the oil is cold, it’s also excellent for sunburn.
A Gentle Oil Free of Artificial Ingredients
M: Do you use anything else for skincare?
M: Do you use any other skincare products?
LI use my oil only, after I have cleansed my face with a wonderful cleanser from Komenuka Bijin. It's the best cleanser I have ever used.
LBesides this oil, I use the cleansing powder from Komenuka Bijin. It’s the best I’ve ever used.



M: Literally, to me your skin looks a lot better than let’s say 5 years ago. It’s smoother and brighter. And I have known you for at least 6 or 7 years now?
M: We’ve known each other for about six or seven years now, and your skin truly looks better than it did five years ago. It’s smoother and brighter.
LI think it’s the oil. I have been using this for the past 3 years. Also I have a friend who is 70 years old and she’s been using it since the beginning and when you see her skin you cannot believe she is 70. Of course, she has some wrinkles and age spots, but who wouldn’t at her age, right? Unless, of course, one has plastic surgery. But her skin glows. And my 20 years old niece uses it and another friend of mine who is 95 years old uses it too. You could put it on a baby skin because there is nothing artificial in the oil. It doesn’t harm anybody.
LI think it’s thanks to this oil. I’ve been using it for about three years now. I also have a friend who is 70, and she’s been using it since I first created it. Her skin looks so beautiful, you wouldn’t believe she’s 70. Of course, she has some wrinkles and age spots, but who wouldn’t at her age, unless they’ve had plastic surgery? But her skin glows. My 20-year-old niece uses it, and another friend who is 95 also uses it. It’s safe enough for a baby’s skin because it contains no artificial ingredients; it’s gentle for everyone.
M: It’s a kind of all-purpose beauty product. When I use it, I just use a few drops on my face and lips then what's left over I use on my hands. When my lips were really dry, you know how NY winters can get so dry. Well, I put the oil on my lips and gently massaged them and all the dry skin flakiness disappeared so easily. It’s very multiple.
M: It’s quite the all-purpose product. When I use it, I apply a few drops to my face and lips, and then use the remainder on my hands. New York winters can be extremely dry, and my lips were very chapped. I applied the oil, gently massaged my lips, and the dry, flaky skin disappeared so easily. It’s truly versatile.
LYes, and it’s also great as an aftershave for men.
LYes, and it’s also great as an aftershave for men.
Potentially Launching in Japan This September
M: Who has used your oil so far?
M: Who has tried your oil so far?
LIt has been used on many celebrities and top models by top makeup artists around the world: Liv Tyler, Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts, Cindy Crawford, Blake Lively, Molly Sims, Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, and we hear they all loved it. Also it’s been a lot of word of mouth. I used to just give away to my friends and makeup artists I know and they would use it on models and celebrities and it’s been a great success.
LTop makeup artists around the world have used it on numerous celebrities and top models: Liv Tyler, Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts, Cindy Crawford, Blake Lively, Molly Sims, Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes... the list goes on. I’ve heard they all loved it. It has spread widely through word-of-mouth alone. I started by giving it to friends and makeup artists I knew, and they began using it on models and celebrities, which has led to its current success.
M: Right now, they're available in the US and England?
M: They are currently available in the US and the UK, correct?
LYes, and in the future it will be in Italy, France and hopefully, in Japan by September.
LYes, and in the future it will be available in Italy and France. Hopefully, in Japan by September.
M: I am thrilled to hear that your oil is landing in Japan. It’s very exciting!
M: I’m thrilled about the news of your expansion into Japan. It’s very exciting!

My First Priority When Traveling: Finding Flea Markets on Google
M: By the way, I love your apartment. You decorate it very well. Are they antiques?
M: By the way, I love your apartment. Your interior design is wonderful. Are these antiques?
LI go to the flea markets wherever I travel. When I travel, the first thing I do is Google the flea market in the city.
LI visit flea markets wherever I go. The first thing I do when I travel is search for flea markets on Google.


M: Where do you suggest for an antique shopping and a flea market in NY?
M: Where do you recommend for antique shopping and flea markets in New York?
LIt’s on 25th Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The Antiques Garage is a famous one.
LOn 25th Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The Antiques Garage is particularly famous.

M: You are quite the shell collector. You have so many beautiful shells here.
M: You have an impressive shell collection. So many beautiful shells.
LI have always loved anything related to the sea. When I was little, I thought I was a mermaid. I am a Pisces! So I love everything aquatic. I began collecting shells many years ago, I could spend all day doing that. Shell collecting is a passion of mine.
LI love anything related to the sea. When I was little, I thought I was a mermaid. I’m a Pisces! So I adore everything aquatic. I started collecting shells many years ago and could spend all day doing it. Shell collecting is my passion.
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