Ever wondered exactly what’s in that “health” drink you’re sipping on? I certainly have. I recently ended my long love affair with a certain vitamin-fortified water when I realized that I was drinking rather than eating most of my daily calories. But it’s not just the calories that are scary. The ingredients are another story. […]
Archives for 2008
Skin Strengthening from the Inside Out: L'Oreal Skin Genesis
Do we really need another skin serum? Life is complicated enough without the added bother of slathering on yet another magic potion everyday. But with the dual power of a patented Pro-Xylane complex plus hyaluronic acid, the new Skin Genesis Daily Treatment Serum Concentrate from L’Oreal Paris delivers a high-tech, cell-strengthening system that when coupled […]
Finding Graceland: New Philosophy Store Lands in Arizona
Oh sure. You can pop into your neighborhood Sephora or Nordstrom to get your Philosophy fix. But until recently, only one store in the land allowed you to totally immerse yourself in the good vibes and aromas of our favorite Phoenix-born brand — the flagship Philosophy store in the Casa Paloma Shopping Center in Chandler. […]
LOreal Paris Feria Hair Coloring Party with Arizona SpaGirls
Spa Girls Hair Coloring party featuring L’Oreal Feria Multi-Faceted Shimminger Haircolour! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full disclosure policy for details. How do SpaGirls celebrate the tail end of a long hot summer and two awards for our Summer Spaaah Series events? With a hair coloring party of course (doh)! On Friday, […]
St Ives Takes on Cellulite
Before I spout off on my latest fabulous product find, let me first relay a quick tale about the hazards of being a product junkie. On my way out the door to a meeting a few days ago, I grabbed what I thought was my Salud Spa Bar Body Mist and spritzed myself generously from […]
The 10K Spa Day
When we first got wind of the $10K Spa Day at The Lamar Everyday Spa, our initial reaction was what cough syrup is the spa owner sipping and how do we get our hands on it? But on closer inspection of the pricey proposition, we reconsidered our position. In fact, we think the owner might […]
Beach Babe Beauty Finds
Craving a beach day but stuck inland? SpaGirl says, “When you can’t get to the beach, bring the beach to you!” We dug up these ocean-inspired beauty finds so you can take a break from the sweltering heat with a virtual dip in sea, sand and serenity. Keep reading! Philosophy Surfer Girl Gift Set. Get […]
The Almond Milk Effect: New Tone Almond Milk Body Wash
According to a CBS News report I caught this morning, the “latte effect” is a term coined nearly a decade ago that means consumers tend to cut out little luxuries like fancy coffee drinks when their economic shoestrings get pulled too tight. Apparently the latte effect is back in full froth, and the report went […]
Pretty and Pink: The LOreal Paris Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Haircare Line
Some people are drawn to sparkly stuff. Or stuff with flowers. Or with skulls and crossbones. Me? I’m drawn to anything pink. Just one peek in my closet tells the story. So when I came upon the Barbie-pink bottles of the L’Oreal Paris Vive Pro Nutri Gloss line in my local grocery store, I had […]
Report from Cosmoprof North America: Beauty Innovations We Loved
The SpaGirls and I just returned from a road trip to Las Vegas, where we were immersed in the wild, wonderful and sometimes woolly world of beauty. Cosmoprof North America 2008, organized in cooperation with the Professional Beauty Association, was held July 13-15 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Vegas. The beauty trade show […]
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Stay and Spa Giveaway!
Listen to any travel news clip or pick up a current lifestyle mag and clearly, the winning buzzword of the 2008 summer vacation season is “staycation” — a term that means vacationing at a destination in your own backyard. Not a new concept to Arizonians. We’ve been doing it for decades. In fact, a local […]
July 4th Weekend Only: Buy One, Get One Free Spa Treatments!
Word on the street is that most Valley folks are staying put for July Fourth weekend. With gas and plane ticket prices shooting up as high as our thermometer, who can blame us? But that got us thinking. If we’re gonna hang out in the blazing desert for the long weekend, what will we do […]