Favorite finds from the International SPA Association’s 2011 Conference and Expo Your dedicated Spa Girls team was hard at work last week during the ISPA 2011 Conference in Las Vegas! We came prepared with pen and paper in-hand, wearing our most stylish thinking caps, to trek through the tradeshow floor in search of the best […]
Skin Care
Olay Pro-X Cleansing System: Say Hello to My New Best Friend
When I first saw commercials for the Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System, I thought to myself, “Who would pay extra money for a cleansing brush when you have hands that can scrub dirt and oil off your face just as well?” That was before I used the thing. To be concise, I’m glad I finally […]
Bar Essentials: Wonderbar Facial Soap
Remember those carefree days when you used to just wash your face with soap? Maybe slapped on a moisturizer and called it a day? The new Wonderbar facial soap takes you back to those days but with a higher purpose — clean, healthy, balanced skin. The not-so-secret secret to the healing prowess of this simple […]
Out Darn Spot! New Treatments for Age Spots
The newest crop of over-the-counter facial treatments for blotchy, patchy brown spots. They go by many names – brown spots, age spots, sun spots, liver spots or oversized freckles. Whatever you call them, brown blotchy patches on the face, hands and décolleté are a common skincare complaint – especially among sun-doused Arizonians. Experts blame brown […]
Mount Romance Skin and Body Care: Crickey Spa Boy!
Boys are so weird. They primp like nobody’s business, they pretend to throw on any ol’ thing but then change with lightning Superman speed should you mention that their shirt makes them look pale and they secretly like product. Oh, boy, do they like their product. Case in point: Spa Boy’s obsession with his new […]
Behind the Mask: Home Facial Masks that Work
Nothing like covering your face in a thick layer of green goo to make you feel like you’ve drifted away to spa. But what is that green gunk anyway? And is it the best choice for your skin and your schedule? Here are our picks for facial masks that target various skin issues and some […]
Votre Vu Gives Julie Bowen the Emmy Glow
We know what you’re thinking. Or at least, we know what we’re thinking. How do these stars get that dewy, natural, I-just-woke-up-this-way look amidst all the blaring lights and chaos of an event as ginormous as the Emmy Awards? As you likely guessed, they have their secret weapons. We got the inside scoop on Emmy […]
Sothys Paris Luxury Skincare: Get Swept Away!
Get swept off your feet with the luxury skincare line Sothys Paris. I DID! Forget the jet-lag and the long plane ride and experience a little slice of ooh-la-la Paris without leaving the comforts of home. Suitable for all skin types, the creamy Sothys Normalizing Beauty Milk ($29) smells like lemon chiffon and reminds me […]
Murad Acne & Aging Regimen: Road Tested and Spa Girl Approved
Skin experts say the worst thing you can do for your complexion is to change up your skincare regimen when you go on vacation. Which is why, of course, I took a whole new set of products on my recent whirlwind road trip through California and Nevada. I like to live on the edge (and […]
Product Review: Rodial Skinny Beach SPF 15 Tinted
Sunscreen has come a long way. With aerosol sprays, powders and even soap, we’ve got no excuse not to wear it all the time. But truth be told, I’ve never been a sunscreen fan. As a kid, I ran from anyone with a pink Coppertone bottle and had to be pinned down just to get […]
Practical Magic: Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil
I am in love with Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil. The type of love that prompted me to rush out and snag two more bottles to ensure I never (ever) run out. What’s so great about it? You can use the oil as your daily moisturizer, as a treatment for split ends, to condition cuticles, […]
Murad’s Most Wanted: Five Skincare Breakthroughs from the Healthy Skin Doc
Does anyone really ever listen to their doctor’s advice? I mean honestly, an apple a day? That’s just boring. But when skincare innovator Dr. Howard Murad speaks, people listen. In fact, funny story. I recently had the honor of interviewing Dr. Murad for an article in LiveSpa Magazine. I told myself before I dialed his […]
