BEAUTY BUZZED

Love This Stuff: Nailtini Simply Syrup base coat

Make room in your lacquer cabinet for Nailtini's Simple Syrup base coat. It's spiked with enamel-compatible dental fixatives like calcium fluoride and zinc oxide to provide a flawless canvas for nail lacquer, while maximizing polish life and protecting against the staining effects of even the darkest polish. In addition, self-leveling action smoothes ridges and fills in splits and cracks to give strength and durability to the nail, and a shot of optical brighteners reduces yellow tones from previous stains. Love it! $12, nailtini.com

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At-Home Laser Hair Removal: Silk’n SensEpil™

Finally, a permanent hair removal system that can be used in the comfort of one’s own home is available for purchase. Silk’n SensEpil™ is a breakthrough beauty device that uses safe and FDA-cleared Home Pulsed Light™ technology, which leading dermatologists recommend as the solution for long-term removal of unwanted hair. Unlike pricey in-office treatments, the Silk’n SensEpil™ is affordable at $499 and offers unsurpassed results within two to four sessions -- comparable to in-office laser procedures used by physicians. Recommended for those with lighter skin tones (I – IV on the Fitzpatrick Skin Tone Classification Scale) and brown to black hair, it is designed for ideal use on legs, arms, underarms and bikini area. In clinical and consumer studies, 80% of users experienced noticeable hair reduction after 3 months. 90% preferred using Silk’n to visiting a spa or salon and 90% said they would recommend Silk’n to a friend.

Silk’n SensEpil™ is available for purchase at silkn.com and Sephora.com.

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A Few of My Favorite Things...

Clockwise, from top: L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream ($26); Terax Original Crema Ultra Moisturizing Daily Conditioner ($48); Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Peel ($60); Korres Yogurt Cream ($29.50); Benefit Hoola powder ($28); Urban Decay Big Fatty Colored Mascara in Indigo ($17).

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Fall is officially here

I was shopping this morning (big surprise), spotted a big Halloween store, and realized that Fall is officially upon us. As many of you know, here in South Florida, we really only experience one season--HOT! However, this transplanted New Yorker, tries to mimic the spirit of the seasons by way of smell. When the scents of pumpkin, cinnamon, apple and mulling spices waft through my home, I can close my eyes and imagine true fall--complete with the sounds of a crackling fire and the bright, vibrant reds and oranges of changing leaves.

Known for their one-of-a-kind products and spot-on aromas, philosophy is an obvious favorite brand for someone as scent-obsessed as me. I was beyond excited to discover a limited edition (exclusively at Sephora) set called "Trick or Treat". For $20, you get a duo (8 oz. each) of their signature 3-in-1 cleansers (Shampoo, Bubble Bath & Shower Gel) in Pumpkin Spice Muffin and Caramel Apple. They seriously smell so good, you'll want to eat them! You can also purchase them separately in large 16 oz. sizes for $16 each.

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Beauty for a Cause (cont...)

Therapy Systems Amazingly Gentle Scrub

$36, therapysystems.com

For the entire month of October, 10% of gross annual profits from the Amazingly Gentle Scrub go to the National Breast Cancer Coalition, plus customers receive a free 2oz size.