PRECIOUS CARGO:
Things you probably can…but shouldn’t do without.
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ORLANE Crème de Nuit Réparatrice The elite skincare line’s rich night crème activates the skin’s inherent reconstructive mechanism by stimulating the protein responsible for your DNA’s repair system to literally provide “beauty sleep.” Think of a much-deserved tune-up for the skin overnight so you can return to a glowing complexion with smoother skin and remarkably younger appearance. A little goes a really long way so don’t be daunted by the price. $300 Neiman Marcus
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COOL-IT-CADDY Whether it’s make-up, healthy snacks, or even mini bottles of vodka that you need to keep fresh and cold, this revolutionary freeze and go, no-drip, bag will be your savior. Just drop the attractive bag which comes in a selection of colors and designs into the freezer until frozen, drop the goodies into the chilled bag and you’re ready to go on a safari! $39 www.cool-itcaddy.com
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LAVANYA Founder Jacqueline Bhagavan’s childhood in Khmer Rouge Cambodia compelled her to create a company to healing war-torn faces and hearts. Affordably priced and potent, the line which includes a PeptiDerm6 cream concentrate, Vitamin C Ester serum and enzyme exfoliating cleanser treats crow’s feet, frown lines, nasal labial folds, age spots, sun damage and uneven pigmentation. Who needs to be pricked with needles anymore? See the testimonials for yourself. $160 for full anti-aging kit including 4 products www.lavanya.com
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RIMMEL LONDON KOHL KAJAL EYE LINER PENCIL / GLAM’EYES MASCARA Soft, smudgeable line and fade-resistant color, and sensational lash volume is easy with these two products from the Rimmel line. The pencil is available in a variety of colors including Stormy Grey, Jungle Green, Green Shimmer and Purple Passion. The mascara’s two short bristled sides gives lashes the appearance of being 10x fuller while its two long bristled sides comb through for separation and make lashes look 80% longer! $3.33 for Pencil $7.25 for Mascara at CVS
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SURFACE Green Hair Care The world’s first 100% professional only hair care products are made with a combined organic, gluten-free, sulfate-free, 100% vegan protein and paraben-free ingredients and infused with Color Vita Complex and vitamins. Kind to the environment and on your hair, the family of Bassu Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner, hair gel, styling spray and Baba Hydrating oil smell and make you feel divine. Think “beauty with a conscience.” Various 866-944-7863 or Surfacehaircare.com |
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LOVENAILTREE TEES Be hip and make a statement. Whether it’s about alcoholism or rape, the super-soft, vintaged, pre-shrunk t-shirts by Tyler and Michelle Madsen elicit conversation while making you look sexy. “We believe there is a lot that needs to be talked about in our culture and definitely aren’t going to church up, water down, or sugar coat it.” Racy, controversial, and best of all, comfortable. $24 www.lovenailtree.com |
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YONKA for Men Lackluster skin is a thing of the past with this French line’s ultra-hydrating, line-preventing Age Defense and polishing, anti-dullness Foam Scrub combo. Age Defense provides 115% more hydration just 2 hours of application and the scrub banishes in-grown hairs and blemishes. Loaded with fruit and plant extracts, and essential oils, the men’s line is specially formulated for men’s skin which is oilier, thicker and prone to damage caused by daily shaving. Age Defense $55 Foam Scrub $36.95 www.Yonka.com |
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THE HAPPY HOUR EFFECT Supplement Stressed? Imbalanced? Who isn’t these days? Let Kristen Brown come to your rescue with the first health supplement that eases stress with its unique proprietary blend of vitamins, herbs, amino acids, and metabolites. Brown’s website offers stress-relief tips and valuable ideas for a consultation with her. $39.99 for 30-day supply www.happyhoureffect.com |
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OLIO LUSSO This age defying serum from Olio Lusso not only graces the ageless skin of such celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Lucy Liu, but it is also made without a hint of any artificial ingredients. 11 pure essential oils compose this luxurious serum for the body and face which hydrates, protects and firms the most damaged skin as well as leaving behind a hint of jasmine to calm the senses. www.oliolusso.com |
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AMALA Amala, Sanskrit for “most pure,” is a coveted new line of organic skincare that fuses plant-based botanicals with results you would expect from designer products. Using sustainably-farmed plants, food-grade emulsifiers, and natural fragrances and preservatives, rest assured that what you are putting ON your body is as natural as what you put IN your body. Ingredients such as Jasmine, Cocoa Bean and Blue Lotus are the foundations for the face care lines (Hydrate, Purify, and Rejuvenate) while the cleansing power of Myrtle anchors the body care line (Detoxify). www.amalabeauty.com |
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MOON HANDBOOKS: RIO DE JANEIRO Michael Sommers Our favorite vacation spot with the legendary beaches, sexy Cariocas, relentless nightlife and world-famous celebrations is revealed in this user-friendly guidebook which includes 9 easy-to-use, full color maps, a week-long suggested itinerary, a Carnaval party planner and extensive backgrounds of Rio’s culture and arts. $17.95 Amazon.com |
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A HISTORY OF IRAN Empire of the Mind (Basic Books) Michael Axworthy A worthy exploration into the Islamic republic ruled by the most severe and dogmatic clerics in the world. Axworthy, a lecturer at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter, sheds much need light on the contradictory nature of this surprisingly secular country that has been veiled from foreign eyes because of its banishment of foreign media and enlightens readers not just on the rich culture and history of Iran, but also political developments which have confounded Westerners. $16.95 Amazon.com
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ANOTHER LIFE ALTOGETHER A Novel (Spiegel & Grau) Elaine Beale won the 2007 Poets & Writers “Writers Exchange” competition and it’s easy to see why. Witty, heartbreaking, achingly funny and ‘unputdownable,’ this memoir-styled novel of thirteen-year-old Jesse Bennett struggling to come of age as she tackles a mentally ill mother, is a highly recommended read. Pegged as a novel reminiscent of Billy Elliot and About a Boy, Another Life is a reminder of our own heartbreaking youth. $26 Amazon.com |
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