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Splurge of the Week: Kiehl's Body Cleansing Oil
My skin has been going through an oddball itchy phase. Ever the hypochondriac, I became convinced that the cats had fleas. They didn't, so I thought, "Oh no, I've somehow picked up bedbugs!"
Splurge of the Week: Estée Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment
While on vacation, I took a little, uh, vacation from my normal skincare routine. Unfortunately, this decision resulted in a mess of a complexion upon my return. I had blackheads galore, and the long flight had left my skin dry and flaky.
Splurge of the Week: WE Help Bring the Hope Collection
This week's splurge is not only a good deal, it's for a good cause. The Wei East WE Help Bring the Hope Collection ($70) loads $300 worth of herbal skin care into a neat little box. You get full-sized cleanser, serum, eye cream, hand cream, a face mask, and a couple of other treats.
Splurge of the Week: Wildflower Dry Oil
As much as I love testing beauty products, there are times when I wonder if I'll even remember to put on one more thing! However, that's not the case with Hollybeth's Wildflower Dry Oil. The elixir of botanical infusions and plant extracts (95 percent organic!) provides unparalleled moisture for my dryness.
Splurge of the Week: Payot Hydratation 24 Protection Levres
When it comes to lip balm, I tend to spend less than $10. I'm just too scatterbrained and forgetful to drop more than that on balm, because inevitably I lose it and feel like a chump for doing so. But now that I've tried Payot Hydratation 24 Protection Levres, I can understand why some people pay a little more.
Splurge of the Week: Chanel Moscow Collection
In Russia, Chanel polish nails you! Earlier this month, Karl Lagerfeld presented his pre-fall Paris-Moscow collection, with models sporting a new twist on dark polish. The clothing won't be available for another six months or so, but the three moodily alluring lacquer shades ($30 each) are available now.
Splurge of the Week: A Custom-Made Gift
If you've been a very, very good girl, you might want to ask Santa to send you Prescriptives' Custom Blend Essentials kit ($115, a $165 value). Inside a metallic train case, you'll find two full-size brushes, a travel-sized bottle of Super Line Preventor Xtreme, and empty bottles of foundation and concealer. The gift recipient can go to one of Prescriptives' Custom Blend counters (find a location here), and she'll watch as the foundation and concealer are whipped up to her specifications right before her eyes.
Splurge of the Week: ANSR
You might not have heard about light therapy within skin care, and so I thought I'd shed a little light on the subject. (Zing! Tip your waitress, try the veal!) In simple terms, light therapy — also called phototherapy — uses different wavelengths of light to combat acne and stimulate collagen production.
Splurge of the Week: Leonor Greyl Masque Quintessence
Leonor Greyl Masque Quintessence ($137.50 for 7oz) is the only hair product I've seen come in one of those cubic cartons where the top and sides lift off to reveal a heavy-duty glass jar, sitting firmly on a built-in platform, much like being presented with an engagement ring, but the only commitment you're making is to spending a fortune. Careful opening it, though — the texture is not as thick as products like Terax Crema or Kérastase — lest you spill roughly $25 worth of it on the sink (like I did). The instructions say to smooth it on sparingly, so I did, focusing on the roots and ends of my hair.
Splurge of the Week: AB Happy Feet
Hey, have you heard? We're in an economic crisis. Since everyone's watching her dollars, I present a new feature: Splurge of the Week.
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