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What's Hot: Beauty Products

La Mer Hand Treatment
I once lamented that I could no longer guess ages with all thetechnology to baffle me, and a friend replied that the hands always give away aperson’s true age, because it's the ONLY body part left that we cannoteffectively remove wrinkles from with surgery. Here comes La Mer tothe rescue. The French skin care line that first broke the $500 face creambarrier has come out with a new hand lotion to rid you of wrinkles.Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Nickel Morning after Rescue Gel
Specially created to soothe skin after a night of alcohol,tobacco, and fatigue, this product for men promises to refresh skinwith its natural wheat and soybean products. Its menthol-enriched unroastedcoffee complex combined with witch hazel extract all help toboost circulation, strengthen skin and diminish fine lines. Whether youwere downing cocktails at Café Milano, working late at the office or waking up forbaby, this French skincare brand swears you will look well rested the morning after.Available at Sephora in Georgetown.

Penhaligon’s Samarkand Candles
New to Washington, but rich in history, is Penhaligon’s, a British company thathas been awarded Royal Warrants to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRHThe Prince of Wales, a line of fragrances, leather goods, and candles. This lovelyset of Samarkand candles in signature silver-plated containers is a wonderfulway to pamper yourself whether you’re traveling to London, England or living inLouduon County. Samarkand is a blend of clove, jasmine and lily on a warm baseof sandalwood and vanilla. If you like these candles as much as we do, youwill be happy to know they are refillable. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, TysonsGalleria.

that glow Belly Magic
When going over trendy beauty products how could you not include a pregnancyskincare line? After all, pregnancy has increased 20% over the last nine months,and is showing up everywhere from “Sex and the City” to “Friends”. Manypregnant women reevaluate their skincare regimen, both for face (due to hormonalchanges), and for body (to prevent stretch marks). that glow’s Belly Magic($28) and their 13 other products have been big favorites with expecting celebslike Reese Witherspoon, Kelly Preston, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Available at PR &Partners at 5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW.

Clarins UnderEye Serum for Men
We all know that men and women are different, and skin is no exception to this rule.Therefore men everywhere should rejoice that Clarins is nowoffering an extensive collection of skincare designed especially for themale half of the species with their thicker and oilier skin.An immediate best seller has been the Undereye Serum, which is a non-oilyserum to help minimize the appearance of puffiness, dark circles andfine lines. Perhaps vanity is one thing the sexes do have in common.Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Jo Malone Wild Fig & Cassis
This British entrepreneur has been giving facials since she was 21 yearsold, and her experience is evident in all of the products that she creates.Now under the Estée Lauder umbrella of brands, she has the resources tocreate tons of new and exciting productsand expand her fragrance selections. Our favoritenew scent is the Wild Fig and Cassis collection inspiredfrom a holiday trip Jo took to Tuscany. The full line is availableat Neiman Marcus, Tysons Galleria.


 



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