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Here’s a bold statement - If you’re a fan of Touche Éclat, please consider LA MER’s The Radiant Concealer ($65 @ lamer.com). Dab a little bit under the eyes, corners of the nose, inner corners of the eyes, anywhere you need a boost. The lightweight formula is made with Tourmaline (yup, the same stuff in those great hair dryers) and malachite gemstones that capture energies and conceal circles and even out the skin’s tone. And it also includes some ingredients to help that area like plant extracts, chamomile to soothe puffy under eyes and it even has a SPF 25 because we all know that the key to keeping wrinkles away is a good sunscreen. The size may not look like much in the compact but a very little bit goes a long way and I learned this the hard way a few times by always grabbing too much on my makeup brush!

Even though it’s available in three shades (Ivory, Beige, Natural Warm), I think they will work for a lot of tones.

Ok, let’s just say that this holiday season, money no object and let’s just say that you still have not gotten that one friend of yours a kick-ass present. You have no idea what to get her but you for sure need to wow or you’ll be in the dog house for all of 2009. Some of these will break the bank for most but what a pleasure it would be to give this and see the reaction from your friend!

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For the finicky female …
LA MER Luxury Essentials ($630 @ neimanmarcus.com) – includes Crème de la Mer (2oz), The Lifting Face Serum (1oz) and The Eye Concentrate (.5oz) all packed in a limited edition mother of pearl round box.

The temps will be changing soon and you need to make sure your skin is getting its full dose of moisture. A new serum from LA MER launches this month and helps get the skin ready for a moisturizer. Think of this as a toner on steroids - a serum that preps the skin and the skin’s pH like a toner would. The Hydrating Infusion ($95/4.2oz @ lamer.com) is comprised of a myriad of skin benefiting ingredients like tourmaline, vitamins, minerals and super hydrating enzymes, they call “Deconstructed Waters." These really help boost the skin’s hydration to a level ready to receive their legendary moisturizing crème. Yes, this one is made to complement the crème or it can be used by itself. If you are going to invest in one product this season, this is one you should consider.

Let me just state up front that I have a hard time using a little of anything. As in you only need a little bit because the product is concentrated. LA MER is hitting the scene with another new product and you guessed it – you only need a little. The Cleansing Foam ($65/4.2oz @ crèmedelamer.com) uses sea algae and special white pearl powder to gently cleanse and nourish the skin. I don’t think I have come across many cleansers that have left my skin really soft like this ones does. They usually leave me feeling tight and stretched. Ugh, I hate this feeling! This formula also contains their unique magnetized tourmaline and Deconstructed Waters to change the property of the water and make it work better with the cleanser. Big recommendation.

There’s nothing like a soothing hand cream to really make my dry hands feel better and this one lasts well after I’ve put the cap back on the tube. LA MER The Hand Treatment ($70/3.4oz @ cremedelamer.com) may be a bit on the pricey side but as I’ve mentioned before, isn’t it worth it to pay a little extra for something that really works for you? This is certainly one of those products. And this formula contains an exclusive Skin Lightening Complex that helps jazz up how the skin on your hands looks. I’m also a fan of the light scent it leaves behind. Nice job La Mer.