Spa Products and Gifts

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Holiday Must-Haves

Between the parties, work obligations and last-minute shopping, the holiday season can pass in a blur. Save a little time with these easy-breezy items—all made for instant, throw-in-your-bag beautification.

Eyes: When lack of sleep, allergies or too much computer time have got peepers feeling tired and dull, we turn to Clinique's magical All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage, a cooling gel-serum that comes in a handy roller ball-topped tube. Just glide it on around the eyes for an instant boost; the allergy-tested, fragrance free gel (which contains a hint of caffeine) provides a soothing, refreshing and brightening effect, while the chilled stainless steel roller ball treats the skin around the eyes to a de-puffing massage. $25.50; www.clinique.com

Lips: Add luster and a touch of plump the natural way with The Organic Pharmacy's Glossy Lip Plump, a high-shine, non-stick tube gloss with light reflecting particles to give the appearance of a moist, full pout. Available in several flattering colors, including party-ready Passion Sparkle and Plum Sparkle. $33.95; www.theorganicpharmacy.com

Hair: When there's no time for a blow-out (or even wash) between events, revive tresses with a no-water-needed dry shampoo. Klorane's celebrity-favorite Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oak Milk, available in a handy travel size, leaves hair clean, soft and smelling sweet using oat milk, rice starch and natural oil and dirt absorbents. It also restores volume for an instant just-styled look. $7.50; www.beauty.com

Smile: Your pearly whites are safe from red wine, coffee and colorful treats (and maybe the occasional hit of tobacco), thanks to Supersmile Quickee. The no-brush, no-rinse teeth stain remover, plaque-preventer and breath freshener is formulated with three key ingredients designed to whiten, remove stains and re-mineralize tooth enamel. Just squeeze a tiny drop of the gel on to your tongue and smooth over the teeth (using your tongue as a "brush") until the gel dissolves. Perfect for before a party or date, or after a long flight. Available in regular ($16) and mini ($6) sizes. www.supersmile.com



Body: You may be pooped, but you can still smell as fresh as a daisy. The new Tocca Coffret Set includes mini sizes of three of its best-selling perfumes, each made for a different mood: Stella, a flirty combo of blood orange, spicy lily, wild orchids and sheer musk; sophisticated Florence, with gardenia, Italian bergamot, crushed violet petals and blond wood; and seductive Cleopatra, with sparkling grapefruit, white jasmine and rich golden amber. $45; www.tocca.com

 

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