Freshening up both the beauty industry and the city landscape, Heyday opened on Monday, making Downtown Manhattan even more the place to be. Thrilled to have been invited for a pre-opening facial, I could not wait to play in my old…
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With a following that includes the inner core of celebrities, supermodels and the elite of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Mario Badescu has been catering to some of the most exposed faces in the world. Incredibly rare, new launches from this…
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Elevating the concept of pampering to new heights, the Sweetness Body Polish from Shiffa is one of the most enjoyable body exfoliators I’ve had the pleasure of trying. Excited about the possibility of exposing some skin soonish, this resurfacing and…
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You know something is doing its job when your skincare oblivious other half asks–first thing in the morning–what ‘new treatment’ you’re using. My latest obsession is pure and simply amazing. And so much more than just great in bed. If…
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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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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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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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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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