Go Green – Astara Green Papaya Nutrient Mask

Go Green – Astara Green Papaya Nutrient Mask

Beauty industry pressure results in some favorite formulas falling victim to unrecognizable transformations. Astara Skincare, however, has refused to have any work done and still offers what were my very first splurges in the late 90’s, including the Green Papaya Nutrient…

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Turn Up The Heat – The Energy Lift Facial at Ling Spa in NYC

Turn Up The Heat – The Energy Lift …

Only a week before the Holiday Season madness hit, I had the pleasure of experiencing one of the most amazing facials New York City has to offer. The Energy Lift Facial at Ling Spa utilizes heat, a Tourmaline wand, and…

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Tool Up! – PMD Personal Microderm Device

Tool Up! – PMD Personal Microderm Device

With spa-xlusive treatments evolving constantly, many salon procedures are quickly becoming safe for at-home use. So,when the people at PMD sent me their Personal Microderm Tool Kit, I could not wait to play! It was about a decade ago that…

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Catching Fire – The Limited Edition La Mer Candle

Catching Fire – The Limited Edition La Mer …

The La Mer Candle is here, filling a rather particular void in the luxury segment of the beauty industry. My initial reaction was definitely ‘umm, random…?,’ but I couldn’t ignore its debut. I sent a quick text and secured some newness in…

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June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque

June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque

It’s no coincidence that June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque sounds like a mouthful. It’s one of a very few facial products that smell so good, you actually wish you could have a mouthful of it. I’m not one…

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Zen Mode – RITUALS… T’ai Chi White Lotus & Green Tea Shower Gel

Zen Mode – RITUALS… T’ai Chi White …

Whoever said the best things in life are free was right. Sort of. RITUALS… T’ai Chi White Lotus & Green Tea foaming shower gel sensation was a full size treat in a hefty Gift With Purchase bag I scored at…

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Having a Meltdown – NEW! Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Melting Cleanser

Having a Meltdown – NEW! Ole Henriksen Pure …

Good news everyone! And by everyone I mean those of you who wash your faces. Ole Henriksen has just launched Pure Truth Melting Cleanser, which adds a game changer of a product to his Vitamin C infused line. Whether you’re…

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Show of Hands – essie SPA manicure set GIVEAWAY!

Show of Hands – essie SPA manicure set …

So…I’m so excited to be posting details on my very first GIVEAWAY! One lucky winner will receive the essie SPA 3- step hand care set along with apricot cuticle oil, a base coat, a top coat and my all time…

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