October 30th, 2007
Though I do adore going to the spa, it just isn’t financially possible to go every month. It’s easy to give yourself a facial at home and here is how I pamper myself.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Towels
Face cloth
Cotton Pads
Warm Water
Large Bowel
Kettle
Makeup Remover
Gentle Cleanser
Exfoliator
Mask
Eye cream
Moisturizer
CLEANSE
Start by gently removing makeup from around your eyes. Use a cleanser specifically for that […]
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October 30th, 2007
I met Marina from Makeup Loves Me at New York Fashion Week and loved her half moon french manicure.
You can ask for this at your spa or do it yourself at home with these products - OPI Bubble Bath and China Glaze Ooh La La White.
It’s a great twist on a french manicure.
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October 28th, 2007
The Red Door Spas is delivering a purifying, intoxicating and transcending customized service. The Ultimate Arden Facial ($175USD) is 80 minutes of pampering begins with a cleansing, toning and exfoliation to remove impurities from deep within the surface of the skin. An upper body massage featuring warm stones, a hand-softening treatment and a soothing cool stone […]
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October 28th, 2007
When I lived in Vancouver, my favourite spa was Beverly’s Spa on 4th. There are many great spas in Vancouver, but this one was right up the road from me, the customer service was fantastic and the services to die for!
Started in 1982, this French inspired spa has had a couple of face lifts over […]
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October 25th, 2007
The Penterra Spa recently opened in the Heathman Hotel, offering a selection of decadent treatments to relax, cleanse and beautify.
Their name comes from two words - “Pente” meaning five and “Terra” meaning earth and their mission is to engage the five senses using natural elements from the rich earth:
ENERGY
AROMATHERAPY
RITUAL
TOUCH
HEALING
A Penterra Facial ($105USD) uses nutrient rich sea […]
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October 24th, 2007
You may enjoy a brew now and again but have you considered bathing in it? Real Beer baths are on offer at the Spa owned by the Chodovan Brewery.
The bath consists of local mineral water and the breweries dark beer. The vitamins in the beer combined with the mineral water are supposedly wonderful for the […]
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October 23rd, 2007
I am a fan Luxe Essentials and their bath and body products. Each item is carefully made with pure, organic and natural ingredients, derived from the earth and grown free from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, genetic engineering, growth hormones or antibiotics. Their clean and fresh fragrances rejuvenate and uplift the mind and the body - ah, […]
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October 21st, 2007
The renowned Sanctuary Spa in London first opened its door in 1977. Now in 2007 they are launching a decadent 19-piece line of luxury spa products, for us to use at home.
Sanctuary Spa Weekend Pamper Bag ($17.99USD)
Relax and indulge your body with this collection of treats to bathe, cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise your body.
Contains: Foaming […]
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October 20th, 2007
Here are the best posts from around the Splendicity network this week.
Beauty
The Mineral Makeup Blog reviews MAD’s Exquisite Anti-Aging Mineral Treatment.
Viva Woman says that not all natural lipsticks are lead-free.
Savvy Skin says Bye Bye Botox.
Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a wonderful Sinful Chocolate Spa Recipe.
Spa Beautifully has all of the details on The Ultimate Spa Experience.
Beauty […]
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October 18th, 2007
I am a fan and regular reader of Ben Bennett’s We Love Beauty, especially the Insider Beauty Tip Videos. Well here is a great one on how to properly extract those pesky blackheads and whiteheads.
Check out what Celebrity Stylemaker, Kate Somerville has to say.
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