Weleda, $6-$16
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WeledaWe’ve always been a fan of Weleda natural beauty products, so we were thrilled to have children of our own to slather in their lotions, creams and soaps. We love the line’s soothing, earthy scent and its Calendula (a/k/a marigold), a plant with healing, soothing and antibacterial properties perfect for baby’s—and mommy’s—sensitive skin. Price: $6–16 Purchase Weleda |
Alan Stuart Clear Cosmetic Bags, $8.25-$18.75
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Alan Stuart Clear Cosmetic BagsStop playing hide and seek with your toiletries and pack them in these clear cosmetic bags. We have them in every size (some more than one!) and love their sturdy, leak-proof construction. The trim comes in black and gold, among others, so we can accessorize to match our shoes. It’s always about the shoes! Price: $8.25–$18.75 Purchase Alan Stuart Clear Cosmetic Bags |
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Solar Recover Save Your Skin Spray, $11
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Solar Recover Save Your Skin SprayThis refreshing, all-natural spray is perfect for saving your skin from the ravages of summer. A great product for calming sunburn pain, you can also use it to moisturize hands and face or even as an aftershave. And there’s no greasy residue on the skin. Purchase Solar Recover Skin Spray. Price: $11.00 |
The Art of Shaving Starter Kit, $25
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The Art of Shaving Starter KitValued at: $25.00 (with a $25 gift certificate towards your next purchase) Give Dad a smooth, luxurious shave with the Art of Shaving Starter Kit. Perfect for travel, it’s packed with two weeks worth of grooming essentials: pre-shave oil, shaving cream and brush, and after-shave balm. Receive this kit for free when you sign up for their newsletter. Purchase The Art of Shaving Starter Kit |
ME! Bath Mini Me Ice Cream Scoops, $25.20-$93.60
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ME! Bath Mini Me Ice Cream ScoopsME! Bath Mini Me Ice Cream Scoops are moisturizing bath salts that fizz up and release mineral salts and scented oils when dropped into the bath. This gift box of 12 mini scoops retails for $25.20. Purchase Mini Me Ice Cream Scoops The ME! Bath Bucket of Ice Cream come in two sizes. Bucket of 5 large scoops retails for $40.50. Bucket of 12 large scoops retails for $93.60. Purchase Bucket of Ice Cream |
2 Note Perfumery, $80
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2 Note PerfumeryThe Vivace Perfume, a blend of citrus and spice, is a light and fresh fragrance. It also happens to be a personal Ask Melissa favorite. The one ounce spray perfume sells for $80. Purchase Vivace Perfume |
Weleda, $14.99
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WeledaWeleda is one of my favorite organic skin care brands. Their facial care kits contain a variety of products from cleansers to moisturizers. They are also great for traveling. The Wild Rose Kit contains products made from organic roses which rejuvenate the skin. Retails for $14.99. Purchase Wild Rose Facial Care Kit The Almond Kit contains hypoallergenic products for sensitive skin. An amazing “all natural” line. Retails for $14.99. Purchase Almond Facial Care Kit |
The Mind-Beauty Connection
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Upon meeting New York City Dermatologist Amy Wechsler you can’t help but admire her unusually insightful approach to her practice. Read more |
Go SMiLE Touch Up Mini On-The-Go Smile Refresher, $8
Flash your pearly whites in your vacation pictures with this mini-toothbrush and polishing gel. Available in peach or pear flavor, these smile brighteners freshen breath, remove surface stains and whiten and polish teeth. Say, “Cheese!”
Price: $8.00 (five-pack)
