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GIORGIO ARMANI REGENESSENCE 3.R HIGH LIFT MULTI FIRMING EYE BALM

The main problem with a lot of eye serums and creams is the lack of skin absorption of the products. How many times have you dabbed on the eye cream and found excess product left on your finger? This eye balm was specifically designed to seep into the skin instantly and nourish the delicate eye area with pin point accuracy. Inspired by regenerative medicine research pioneered by Dr. Peter Lorenz, Regenessence 3.R technology targets the 3 levels of the skin with 3 powerful ingredients: ProXylan, Linseed Extract and Vitamin CP and you actually notice an improvement in days! NORDSTROM.COM $100

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SKII FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE

The success behind SKII Skin care stems from an ingredient called ʽPitera’, a yeast extract broth produced in the fermentation and brewing of sake. It is only found in Japan and the unusual process of developing it into the essence is unique to SKII. Rich in amino acids, proteins and organic acids, 90% of pure Pitera is in this Facial Treatment Essence. Loyal customers of the brand often refer to it as “Holy Water” because of its remarkable results. It easily absorbs into the skin on contact and you instantly notice the benefits that help restore radiance and clarity to the skin. NORDSTROM.COM $195

AR457 ny-t REGENERATING CARE

Recently, it seems everywhere you look you can’t help but hear about the wonderful benefits of Argan Oil, even though it has been around in the beauty industry for hundreds of years. The secret of AR457 is the harnessing of the oil. Combining it with other biologically-active ingredients including mostly ocean elements and Aloe Vera are what make it work so well. Once applied, the formula works overnight to stimulate efficient regeneration of the skin cells and precisely target where your skin needs the most help. There’s nothing better than getting up in the morning and really loving the more improved version of your skin! SPACE NK APOTHECARY, NY $78

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ESPECIALLY ESCADA EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY $62 This luxuriously soft feminine scent is inspired by the morning dew on a delicate rose. It has a mild fruit opening that embraces the light heartedness of the rose and ylang ylang. The base of the scent tempers the mind gently with a soft and light musky veil. happy Happiness...It’s something we all strive for and if for only a moment we can grasp it, we cherish it and hold it note! deep within our memories to relive again and again. What if there was a way you could GUERLAIN AQUA ALLEGORIA LYS SOLEIA $61 have a little extra happy Sunny, fresh and inviting Lys Soleia boost? Wouldn’t you want it? completely captures the essence of Many scientific researchers summer. It has the ability to be highly addictive with the crisp and airy floral throughout the years have composition. The burst of bergamot, found that floral scents evoke lily and ylang ylang is everything happiness, so if you’re looking you want in a floral fragrance with an elegant vanilla and white musk base. for a little lift, why not get a Enjoy a beautiful sunny day within a whiff of your favorite floral, it’ll beautiful glass flacon! instantly pick you up and put a smile on your face!

GIVENCHY DAHLIA NOIR EAU DE TOILETTE $68 The latest version of Dahlia Noir was created by François Demachy, legend of the Givenchy House, and launched earlier this year. It is a lighter, more ethereal fragrance than the Eau De Parfum, filled with fruit florals and woody accords. Opening with zesty citrus mandarin and lemon, it gently softens to pink pepper and a rich floral bouquet. To end, the creamy vanilla and sandalwood wrap the fragrance in a warm amber embrace.

HANAE MORI EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY $95 There’s a fruity freshness that sparks the senses when you’re first introduced to this scent. As the heart notes of orange blossom, peony and jasmine come to the surface they create the floral bouquet, lastly the base notes are softly introduced with a sensual sandalwood embrace.

COACH POPPY EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY $65 Opening with a burst of flower petals and baby freesia, Poppy develops into an enchanting bouquet of jasmine, pink water lily and Southern Gardenia. Enduringly the sweet floral notes are wrapped in the sensual and woody undertones and settle into a warm delight of vanilla and whipped marshmallow, yum! FLORET BY ANTONIA’S FLOWERS EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY $55 An English garden comes to mind with the delicate sweet pea top notes of this utterly charming fragrance. It literally makes you smile, with soft floral notes of lily of the valley and captivating tuberose, this scent invites you in and makes you stay for a joyous occasion.

YSL PARIS PREMIERES ROSES EAU DE TOILETTE $95 This is a super feminine fragrance with a modern twist on the classic Paris fragrance. Mountain lily and spring rose introduce you to the fresh floral tones and orange blossom, pink wild roses and peonies settle in to invite the base notes of warm musk and sandalwood. This is a limited edition fragrance, but very popular so it might be harder to find, check out Nordstrom first.

DIPTYQUE EAU ROSE $98 If you’ve ever wandered through an English rose garden in the first days of summer, this is the fragrance that captures it. It’s an overwhelming feeling of what Alice in Wonderland experienced in the Queen of Hearts garden. An intoxicating scent with notes of bergamot and blackcurrant with a delightful gathering of damask roses and centofilia throughout the middle notes. It’s not too heavy, but leaves a clear vision of the rose giving way to the white musk and cedar base notes.

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