Nothing expresses the beauty and experience of romance the way that Valentine’s Day does. This rather unique holiday is the perfect opportunity to give a wonderful, if not slightly frivolous, beauty-inspired gift to someone you love. In this issue of Beauty Guru, we turn our focus on the most delightful, Valentine’s Day-perfect products. From skincare to cosmetics, fragrance and more, the following suggestions are sure to inspire romance and beauty as well as leave a lasting impression.
Arcona
The Arcona Studio is one of Los Angeles’ most highly acclaimed destinations for an amazing facial or body treatment—particularly so among Hollywood’s A-listers. Arcona also produces an extremely effective line of skincare formulated with cosmeceutical-grade ingredients that deliver incredible results. Perfectly in tune with Valentine’s Day, Arcona is offering a special Sweet Dreams For Your Eyes Kit that includes an amazing assortment of products as well as a divine pink satin eye mask. For more information about this special offer or to book one of the incredible treatments at the Arcona Studio, log onto the brand website.
Bobbi Brown Rose Gold Collection
Bobbi Brown’s Rose Gold Kit is a chic, timeless collection of limited-edition products that are essential for any romantic beauty. Plus, they promise precissely the standard of quality one expects from a top beauty industry influencer. We love Brown’s Rich Color Gloss and Shimmer Brick Compacts, which are suitable for a multitude of skintones. For more information, check out Brown’s website.
Byredo Perfumes Mr. Marvelous
The Stockholm-based perfumer has created the perfect scent for men, aptly called Mr. Marvelous. This is a scent that truly celebrates the unique qualities of any man who wears it. Modern, fresh and slightly complex, Mr. Marvelous receives our highest ratings and is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for that special man in your life. For more information about Byredo Perfumes, log on to the website.
Naked Princess Atelier
Re-defining the concept of lingerie from overtly sexual to refined elegance, the recently launched luxury brand Naked Princess features the most sophisticated fabrications, classic silhouettes and exquisite haute-couture details, such as hand-knotted lace. Even more refreshing is the brand’s ultra-chic color palette, which does not include black or red but rather a subtle range of the most chic shades—from subtle nudes to a soft smoky grey—which makes Naked Princess one of our top selections for Valentine’s Day gift-giving. Also included in the brand’s product roster are the most delightful range of lip products (including our current favorites, Naked Shine Lip Gloss and Objet d’Love Lip Treatment). There is also a collection of romantic-inspired products, including the Vanille Blanc Body and Boudoir Spray and the delightful Body Souffle. For more information about Naked Princess, log onto the website.
Oasis Day Spa NYC
A visit to the spa is by far one of life’s greatest luxuries, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to give that special someone a relaxing spa treatment—or perhaps a couples treatment. With three locations in New York, Oasis Day Spa provides one the best spa experiences we have encountered. For Valentine’s Day, Oasis Day Spa is offering a variety of special packages that are certain to please and beautify. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to indulge in some well deserved self-pampering!
Princess Theodora
In our rather extensive research, few brands inspire beauty the way that luxury skincare brand Princess Theodora products do. Made with the finest ingredients, each product promises an unrivaled beauty experience with impressive results—and the scent alone is captivating! Nurturing, anti-aging, hydrating and restorative formulations make Princess Theodora one of our all-time top selections, and it’s absolutely perfect for Valentine’s Day gift-giving. For more information about Princess Theodora’s amazing products, please log onto the brand website.
Valentino – Valentina Perfume
This delightful and whimsical bottle of Valentino contains a truly feminine and sensual fragrance. Created by top perfumers Olivier Cresp and Alberto Morillas, Valentino’s Valentina was inspired by today’s Valentino woman. Young, fresh and dynamic, yet also romantic and feminine, Valentina is a perfect choice for a Valentine’s Day gift.
Ahava makes of our favorite Dry Oil Body Mist, which instantly gives skin a radiant, hydrated glow. The Israeli brand also offers a full range of skincare for the face and body, all of which are enriched with Ahava’s signature Dead Sea minerals. Our top selections for combating dry skin include Ahava’s Essential Day Moisturizer (available in three formulas, including a very dry skin formula), the Essential Reviving Serum and the highly absorbent Dermud Nourishing Body Cream and Caressing Body Sorbet for extra rejuvenation. Ahava’s Dermud Intensive Hand and Foot Cream also receive our highest marks, and are essential for any time of year. Log on to the website for more information.
New on our radar is Alabu. Made from the finest all-natural, unrefined ingredients, the brand’s soaps are made with goat’s milk, an ingredient that has been used for centuries for its soothing and nourishing properties. Alabu also offers a small range of skincare made with other nurturing ingredients, but the Original Body Lotion in particular was formulated for sensitive and dry skin with an exclusive proprietary blend of essential oils and plant extracts that naturally preserve the product for two years. Alabu receives our highest ratings for purity and effectiveness. Check out their website for more great products and information about Alabu.
Dermalogica is a leader in highly effective skincare products and innovative treatments. The brand’s Ultra-Rich Body Cream is ideal for soothing dry skin regardless of the season, while the Super Rich Repair is a highly concentrated “heavyweight” cream that combats even the driest complexion. Dermalogica’s Dry Skin Kit also contains a full dry skin regimen, including our favorite Multi-Active Toner which is ideal for travel (a major contributing factor to dry skin). For more information about Dermalogica products or to experience a treatment at a flagship location, log onto the brand website.
While the name may suggest essential practicality, First Aid Beauty is a full modern day household remedy product range. Based on pure, basic and highly functional principles while blending the best of science and nature, First Aid Beauty was created to address everyday beauty and skincare needs. The Ultra Repair Cream is one of the most effective dry skin remedies that we have encountered, but the brand also offers other amazing products for dry skin, including the Face Cleanser, Gentle Body Wash and one of our favorite lip balms, the Ultra Repair Lip. For more information about First Aid Beauty, log onto the website.
Although it was recently spotlighted in our Anti-Aging feature, 40 Degrees Younger once again deserves mentioning for its remarkable and instantly visible results—especially for soothing and nurturing parched hands. The brand uses an exclusive and rare custom formulation of ingredients, Q/StanD™, which are extremely effective at restoring the overall texture of the hands and instantly reveals younger, rejuvenated skin. We cannot speak highly enough about the incredible results that these products deliver, which continue to improve with regular use. 40 Degrees Younger receives our highest ratings for efficacy and innovation. Check out the website for more information about these amazing products.
With a family history in the European spa industry and a personal passion for exceptional skincare, Peter Thomas Roth is one of the most effective and specialized product lines. The brand’s Mega Rich™ series includes a rich, vitamin-infused shampoo and conditioner as well as Mega Rich™ Body Lotion, which feels extremely light to the touch but is thoroughly hydrating—a true testament to Roth’s superior standards of efficacy. We also love the Mega Rich™ Body Wash and extremely tactile Moisture Infusion Facial Bars, but the brand deserves further exploration for its issue-specific . Log onto the website for more information.
Celebrating more than 50 years of healing dry skin, Yu-Be offers some of the most effective dry skin remedies available anywhere. Developed in Japan, these highly effective glycerin-based products are extremely emollient, yet absorb quickly into the skin and have been proven to be thoroughly effective even in the most extreme conditions. We particularly love the brand’s iconic Moisturizing Skin Cream, Foaming Skin Polish and the very clever and practical Heal and Elbow Socks. Check out the website for more product information.
If the name alone doesn’t convey the message the amazing results will! Elysee was Originally founded in 1923 by Dr. Elizabeth Blumenthal, a highly sought after skincare specialist, Elysee has since come to be regarded as a pioneer in the industry. Having introduced many of the most effective and commonly used ingredients utilized in anti-aging skincare products—including grapeseed extract, Royal Jelly and AHA’s among several others—the brand continues to explore further research and development. Elysee is also visionary in the introduction of several exclusive and proprietary skincare breakthroughs, such as the Wrinkle Intervention Cream, but overall it is a superb anti-aging range. Check out the website for more products and information.
Surviving breast cancer gave celebrated plastic surgeon Dr. Christine Rodgers M.D. a unique perspective on beauty and the common problems that develop as a result of aging, illness, stress, environment and hormones. The line is based on Dr. Rodger’s understanding that effective skincare goes beyond the surface of the skin and should work with its composition and overall function. Free of questionable ingredients such as parabens, sulfates, phthalates and growth factors, and formulated with natural botanicals, active enzymes and an exclusive proprietary complex (Bio-Energy Complex™), Enpointe is a remarkable line of anti-aging products. We are particularly impressed by the Age Delay Eye Solution Pirouette Bamboo Microderm cream. Check out the website for more information.
A skincare regimen built around the exclusive ingredient Oat Beta Gluca, which stimulates the immune system and is proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars and discoloration, Muvazi is based on a simple pledge to renew, restore and deliver results. Utilizing refreshing and invigorating botanical ingredients, these products evoke a beautiful spa-like feeling while delivering optimal results. Muvazi’s simple four-step system of highly effective products is a pleasure to use and an ideal anti-aging daily regimen. Check out the website for more information.
The newest product on our radar is put out by an ideal lifestyle anti-aging brand called vbeauté. Based on a passion for luxurious and highly effective products, vbeaute has turned to the highly respected CRB High Performance Laboratories of Geneva, Switzerland, to create the brand’s exclusive vComplex and Alpine Rose Botanical Technology, which protects and repairs the skin. Consisting of some of the most impressive and aesthetically pleasing anti-aging products we’ve encountered, vbeauté receives our highest marks. Check out the website for product information, including the fabulous It Kit which is ideal for travel.
Targeting specific needs such as stretch marks and crow’s feet while utilizing a unique patented SmartPeptide technology system, Apothederm has developed some of the most effective products we’ve encountered. Apothederm’s Stretch Mark Cream and Firming Serum receive our top ratings, but the brand offers a full range of other advanced, highly effective anti-aging and brightening skincare products. For more product information log onto the brand website.
Dior is at the forefront of research and technology across most categories, but their skincare products are truly innovative. An essential addition to the brand’s extremely successful Capture Totale collection is the One Essential series, which includes the amazing Ultra-Detox Treatment-Mask—perfect for a deep New Year facial detox. Infused with a higher concentration of Dior’s exclusive active ingredient, Detoxynite, the mask is extremely effective at drawing out toxins and impurities from the skin to reveal a radiant, glowing complexion. For more information on Dior’s amazing selection of anti-aging products from the Capture Totale range, log onto the brand website.
Our most recent discovery, Elan Veda, is based on the ancient principles of Ayurveda. Created largely for health and well-being, the brand also offers some very impressive and effective anti-aging products. Elan Skin Renue, for instance, is an anti-aging face oil that can be used daily as well as under make-up, while Elan Triphala works as a potent rejuvenating and detoxifying supplement that’s ideal for a new year detox and Elan Healthy Hair is a supplement that produces impressive results for thinning, damaged hair. For more about Elan Veda, log on to the brand website.
Created in 1999, Rodial is a pioneering brand in the anti-aging movement. It offers perhaps one of the most extensive lines of highly specialized products to address and target specific aging concerns—from wrinkles to cellulite and much more. Based on the principle that proper skincare can be an effective alternative to expensive and invasive cosmetic surgery and procedures, Rodial has invested years in breakthrough research on the most difficult to address issues. Today the brand continues to thrive globally with exceptional products that are highly effective and provide instantly visible results, which improve with continuous usage. Rodial’s most recent addition to its range is the Glamoxy series, including such amazing products as the Snake Serum Pen which plumps the skin, minimizes lines and wrinkles as well as inhibits facial contractions. For more products and information, log onto the website.
While beauty products can be rather costly—particularly so in the specialist anti-aging market—Rodial’s Nip+Fab line is an effective anti-aging skincare line that is available at a mass market level. Nip+Fab by Rodial is conveniently available at national retailers and is extremely affordable. Consisting of unique and highly specialized formulations that address the unpleasantries of anti-aging, Nip+Fab receives our highest ratings for both innovation and affordablity. We love the Dark Circle Fix, Sheer Make-up Fix and Frown Fix i particular. For more information, log on to the Nip+Fab website.
Inspired by the breathtaking aromas of the Amalfi coast as well as a performance by American modern dancer Isadora Duncan in 1927, Creed’s Jardin D’Amalfi is perhaps one of the most beautiful fragrances to have been recently launched. The top note of tangerine is as breathtaking as the beautiful hand-blown Pochet glass bottle that holds it, making this a truly memorable and treasured perfume. Log on to the brand website for more product information.
Great things do come in small packages and Darphin’s Organic Tangerine Oil is perhaps one of the most uplifting and effective facial oils we have come across in our research. Darphin’s Orgainic Tangerine Oils is ideal for an anti-aging regimen: it is both detoxifying and nourishing for the skin, while also highly stimulating to the senses. For more great products and information, go to the Darphin website.
Few brands embrace the use of bold color as successfully as Make Up Forever. The company pays homage to the bright orange hue with one of the widest selections of tangerine-inspired color cosmetics, including Tangerine Matte Eyeshadow, Aqua Cream Eyeshadow in Orange, Rouge Artist Intense Lipcolor in Bright Orange and Lab Shine Lip Gloss in Tangerine—as well as waterproof lipliner in Orange. For more information, go to the brand website.
Nails Inc. London is recognized for creating one of Britain’s most successful manicure chains as well as one of our favorite recent discoveries for nail varnish. The brand offers an amazing selection of whimsical shades, but Porchester Place (a vibrant tangerine orange) is the perfect choice this year. Check out the website for more information.
Pangea’s Argentinean Tangerine and Thyme Facial Toner is as refreshing as it is it is soothing to the skin. It’s particularly ideal for an oily or blemished complexion. For more great products and information, log onto the brand website.
Stila has long been a favorite of Beauty Guru and the brand’s incredible Lip Glaze in Tangerine is both the perfect shade and consistency. For more amazing products from Stila, log on to the website.
This amazing and highly effective cleansing system—a Beauty Guru favorite!—is available in a selection of delightful limited edition holiday shades as well as the chic new Black Opal Sonic Infusion System. This holiday season also marks the addition of men’s products, including the handsome Gray Classic Clarisonic as well as the ultra-masculine Carbon Fiber Mia and Refreshing Gel Cleanser. This indispensable system both cleanses and hydrates the complexion, and will be enjoyed throughout the year. Log onto the brand website for more info.
Another favorite at Beauty Guru is the prestigious house of Creed Perfume. The brand continues to evolve while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and utilizing traditional techniques that have been practiced for centuries. In addition to Creed’s highly collectible signature scents, there’s an amazing array of new products emerging under the direction of the brand’s latest leader, Olivier Creed. Marking the sixth generation of Creed’s family-owned business, Olivier has introduced some of our new favorite scents, including Royal-Oud. Recently created for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this unisex fragrance is tmeless yet universally modern—a must-have for anyone’s fragrance wardrobe. For more information about the incredible selection of scents as well as a wide variety of personal products, log onto the website.
Just in time for holiday gift giving, Dior has recently introduced the amazing L’Or de Vie range collection. Packed with rich anti-aging antioxidant polyphenols derived from the grapevines of the fabled Chateau d’Qyem, which renowned for producing the finest white wines in the world, this collection is not just highly effective but an absolute pleasure to use. Each of the products absorbs beautifully and delivers instantly visible results. Encased in chic gold packaging, Dior’s L’Or deVie exceeds all standards of efficacy and aesthetics. This series is exactly what one would expect from the extremely prestigious luxury goods house. For more information on the L’Or de Vie collection or other amazing products from Dior, log onto the brand website.
Guerlain’s Belle de Nuit Christmas Collection was launched exclusively for the holiday season. Known for producing some of the most luxurious color cosmetics formulations and beautifully designed packaging in the industry, Guerlain’s exquisite Belled de Nuit collection is right in line with the brand’s top reputation. Our favorites include the Meteorites Perles de Nuit and Rouge Automatique lipstick in Flirt d’un jour—the perfect sheer rose and Nuit d’Amour, which intensifies with each application from berry to deep blackened red. Go to the website for more information on this spectacular collection as well as for other incredible products from Guerlain.
Forever an innovator and always on our list of top favorites, Francois Nars has interpreted the artistry and ritual of Kabuki theater make-up with a limited edition Nagauta Kabuki brush set. Consisting of a selection of chic matte-black multi-use, natural bristle brushes that are housed in a sleek modern “bento box,” this is the most desirable collection of make up tools available anywhere. Also in the Kabuki theme is the Kudoki Kabuki Lip Set, which is a collection of three limited edition and extremely desirable shades. Nars receives our highest ratings for inspiring the experience and often forgotten about rituals of beauty. For more information, log onto the brand website.
Yet another favorite at Beauty Guru is Princess Theodora Skincare. This range of products is truly some of the best we’ve encountered, producing results that are instantly visible and continue to improve with regular usage. An ideal staple for one’s daily regime—along with the brand’s soothing signature rose scent—this is the perfect gift of beauty for anyone who appreciates the finest ingredients and rich effective formulations. For great gift ideas and more information about Princess Theodora, log onto the website.
Few names evoke such a profound sense of confidence and sensuality as Tom Ford. From richly formulated cosmetics in some of the most desirable shades available to captivating fragrances and flattering eyewear, Tom Ford offers top accessories and items for every man and woman. Whatever the product and whoever the recipient, this is the best ticket to aesthetically pleasing beauty gifts from a renowned luxury brand. Log onto the website for more information.
Recognized for producing one of the most indispensable beauty implements, Tweezerman offers some of the best tweezers on the market. For a gift that’s more than just practical, however, consider the Luxe Edition Crystal Vanity Standing Mirror, which is adorned with Swarovski crystals and perfectly clear from edge to edge. This optically correct magnifying mirror is sure to motivate one to feel and look more beautiful, and will ensure the most precise eyebrow tweezing as well as a perfect make-up application. Check out the website for more incredible Tweezerman products.
Make-up artist and best-selling author 
Although Hollywood tell-alls are most often fictitious or loosely based on facts, Carrie White’s Upper Cut is both an autobiographical and emotional journey. Spanning the life and career of one of Hollywood’s most influential female hairstylists, this is a fascinating and heroic story full of revealing, intricate details that will make you cry, laugh and thirst for more. The book chronicles White’s career from the ’60s onwards. She has coiffed iconic celebrities from Sharon Tate to Nancy Reagan, David Bowie and Elvis Presley and shares the most scintillating. captivating moments of her once turbulent and tragic life. Upper Cut is a poignant, deeply moving story that ultimately leads to a true survivor’s inspirational victory. Today White still owns and operates her own highly successful salon in Beverly Hills and is the picture of youth and exuberance.
Of all the artistry cosmetics brands out there, few have maintained as consistent an aesthetic and reputation for sophistication as that of Francois Nars. Recognized for creating the most innovative formulations and tantalizing array of color cosmetics, Nars has also written some highly collectible books. His latest output, Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself, is a visually enticing collection of images of real women that includes behind the scenes steps and techniques. In addition to the beautiful images and incredibly detailed procedures, the book takes a highly experiential and engaging approach by encouraging readers to choose one of the 12 featured styles. True connoisseurs of beauty and style will appreciate this very special book.
A favorite among Hollywood A-listers and insiders, the Arcona Studio in Santa Monica, California, offers some of the most thoroughly effective facial and body treatments available anywhere. The center’s signature line of highly active, holistic products are remarkable, and our highest marks go to the Night Worker reparative cream-gel and Pumpkin Body Lotion, both of which are infused with pumpkin extract to revitalize and restore damaged and dehydrated skin. For more great products and information about the services provided at the Arcona Studio, log onto the brand website.
One of our favorite discoveries at Beauty Guru is Bryce Organics. Each of the brand’s signature products are made fresh to order and contain only the finest natural and organic, hand-selected ingredients. The Rhode Island Facial Peel, made from organic Rhode Island pumpkin puree, looks good enough to eat, but it also removes dead skin cells and doubles as a face mask that ultimately reveals a radiant complexion. We love Bryce Organics for its unique, experiential approach to beauty and for creating effective products that are appealing to all the senses. Check out the brand website for more amazing products.
Recognized as the industry’s leading authority on maintaining a beautiful complexion, the radiant Kate Somerville is a living testament to the efficacy of her highly sought-after products. A-list celebrities flock to Somerville’s flagship salon in West Hollywood, seeking the signature and extremely effective facial treatments her brand has become known for. The ExfoliKate series includes some of the best exfoliating products available for the face and body, each containing pumpkin extract. Our absolute favorites are the ExfoliKate Gentle Exfoliating treatment and Body Intensive Exfoliating Treatment—truly must-have products for the season and throughout the year! Check out the website for more product information as well as for great holiday gift ideas.
A pioneer in the beauty industry, Ole Henriksen opened his first facial spa in Beverly Hills in 1975 and has since expanded his empire into a full range of face and body care products as well as a highly experiential day spa on the famous Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood. Truly one of the best spa experiences one can have, Henriksen’s signature treatments and products are exactly what one would expect from this esteemed expert. One of our favorite products happens to be the Sugar Glow Face Scrub, which of course includes pumpkin. For more product information as well as a listing of Henriksen’s amazing treatments, log onto the brand website.
Chanel’s Les Scintillance de Chanel – Holiday 2011 is quite simply the most perfectly chic statement—and exactly what one would expect from the iconic luxury brand. Gold is the strong message for the season and Chanel’s approach is simply elegant yet highly impacting. Standout items from the limited edition series are the Lumière Sculptée Highlighting Powder, Ligne Extrême Or – Liquid liner in the most beautiful metallic gold, Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip color in Famous and our absolute favorite item: Les Tissages de Chanel blush in Tweed Brun Rosé. For more information about Les Scintillance de Chanel log onto the website.
Chantecaille is all about classic, understated and sophisticated beauty. Its Holiday 2011 Evening Duo Eye-shadow palette is encased in the brand’s signature silver metallic case, adorned with Swarovski Crystals, and is truly a testament of the Chantecaille’s purist philosophy of chic and timeless beauty. Other favorites from the range are Poudre de Perle, a luminous finishing powder, Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara and Compact Soleil, an extremely lightweight bronzer. Log onto the brand website for more product information.
Dior is always on the mark when it comes to innovative formulations and for maintaining a unique and highly sophisticated approach to color. And the Holiday 2011 Les Rouges Or collection is truly exceptional. Inspired by the house’s rich history, Dior’s creative director Tyen added the shimmering and seductive effects of gold to the brand’s signature product range. The 5 Couleurs eye shadow palette is a must-have and the limited edition Rouge Dior lip color shades are each sublime. Check out the website for more product information and for some amazing exclusive offers.
Laura Mercier is recognized for practical and highly effective products that completely embrace individual beauty. Mercier’s Holiday 2011 collection consists of the most essential and cleverly coordinated palettes, color portfolios, as well as a travel brush set and much more. A simplified approach to beauty has always been the strength behind this award-winning brand, which consistently delivers superior, user-friendly formulations. These are the products that you’ll reach for time and time again. Our top picks for the season are the limited edition Kohl Eye Pencil set, Luxe Eye Portfolio and Luxe Colour Portfolio. Also just launched for Holiday 2011 is the incredible Foundation Primer Radiance, an absolute must-have product for maintaining a sheer, glowing, flawless complexion! For more great product information log onto the brand website.
Among “artistry” brands, Nars has always translated color in a very sophisticated yet approachable way. The selection of shades for Holiday 2011 are absolutely beautiful and yet extremely wearable. Our top picks for the season are G-Spot Multiple Stick (the perfect soft rose with gold undertones), Arabian Nights eyeshadow trio (perhaps the most beautiful use of rich purple tones we’ve seen anywhere) and Joyous Red Lip color (a rich red with amber undertones). Check out the website for more information.
A leader in innovative formulations, Chanel offers some of the most sought-after seasonal shades available. The le Vernis range lives up to the brand’s well-established reputation with colors that often sell out upon launching and typically become cult-classics (including the now iconic Vamp as well as our current favorite Black Pearl). Devotees can most certainly look forward to the next breakthrough or limited edition shades. Log on to the website for more product info, or experience the amazing range at a local Chanel counter.
Recognized in the beauty industry as the leader in pioneering nail products and superior formulations, OPI offers what is perhaps the most extensive range of nail varnish shades as well as innovative finishes. Whether a must-have seasonal shade, 
Available in only three shades, Magnetic Attraction by Nails Inc is formulated with metallic particles that create unique patterns on the nail utilizing magnetic forces. The result is quite interesting indeed. Nails Inc gets our top marks for innovation. Check out the brand website for more product information.
This small yet concise collection of formaldehyde, toluene and dbp-free nail lacquers developed by celebrity manicurist Debbie Leavitt is truly all one needs for the perfect selection of shades. The rather sweet bottle has been cleverly designed with sustainably harvested wood caps, thereby reducing the use of plastic. Our favorite shades are Stoned and Sugarkiss. Check out the website for more information.
While non-toxic nail varnish formulations have become rather commonplace, Sparitual has perfected a vegan nail lacquer formula that is truly outstanding. A unique color system has been created to inspire a selection of the perfect individual shade or shades and a patented “plump cap” allows for easy opening and simple application. Sparitual is by far the most effective vegan nail lacquer formula available. Check out the brand’s website for more product information.
Zoya is recognized as the longest wearing natural-based nail varnish. And the brand’s selection of shades and finishes is spectacular to boot. Our top favorites are the Touch collection, which includes three perfect nude shades, as well as Petra, which is the perfect mauve-like grey. Log onto the website for the full selection of colors.