Keep your skin in gorgeous shape with these luxurious new facial treatments.

I don’t know about you, but for me, keeping my face in tip top gorgeous shape has always been a top priority. So I’m always gung ho to discover any new treatments or tricks that will leave my skin looking and feeling fresh, smooth and flawless. From a Refreshing Skin Soothie at the luxurious Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas to the Full Monty over here at Belle Visage Day Spa in Studio City, California, check out these 5 new facials you just gotta try now!

The Full Monty

What it is: The queen of all facials, this intense 90 minute treatment utilizes technologies such as dermaplaning, extractions, and LamProbe to remove dead skin build up, pesky little peach fuzz, annoying black heads, white heads and pretty much any skin growths that can be found on the face and/or neck. Plus, you get a soothing aromatherapy facial massage and revitalizing face mask to go along with it!

Why we love it: It gets rid of cholesterol oil deposits (those tiny hardened deep oil deposits that look like small little bumps on your face), skin tags, broken capillaries and after a few sessions, even cystic acne. Pretty cool, huh?

Where you can get it: Belle Visage Day Spa in Studio City, CA –  $250 for 90 minutes

Refreshing Skin Soothie 

What it is: Ideal for women with sensitive, compromised, and even acne-prone skin, the Refreshing Skin Soothie helps cool and hydrate skin via a complexion calming massage followed by an advanced masque rich with vitamins C, E, Ferulic acid, botanicals, cucumber, and rosemary to firm and soothe irritated skin.

Why we love it: Women with rosacea and/or sensitive skin can finally enjoy a day at the spa with a facial treatment designed specifically for them!

Where you can get it: Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas – $170 for 50 minutes

Orchard Facial 

What it is: A delicious seasonal treatment, the Orchard Facial (available starting last month) utilizes cranberries and pomegranate to reawaken dry, thirsty skin, while green apples, pears, and sugar plums all go to work, infusing skin with the necessary nutrients and antioxidants it craves.

Why we love it: This facial helps revitalize skin structure, increase collagen production and fight the signs of aging. It also involves food, so obviously we’re sold!

Where you can get it: La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California – $135 for 50 minutes

Cranberry Facial Peel

What it is: A seasonal facial peel perfect for sensitive skin types, this quick 25 minute treatment utilizes cranberry (a powerful antioxidant that contains vitamin A and C) to moisturize and protect skin from the harsh winter elements of Chicago weather.

Why we love it: It freshens and exfoliates dry and dull skin cells, naturally leaving your skin smooth, glowing and holiday party ready. Oh, and you can even apply makeup directly after the peel!

Where you can get it: Skin Wellness Center of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois – $80 for a single peel lasting 25 minutes or $225 for a series of three

Red Door Oxygen Infusion Facial

What it is: Red Door Spas’ unique Oxygen Infusion Facial offers the latest innovation in skin regeneration with oxygen (an essential element that dramatically revives and replenishes skin cells) to provide a one-two punch of oxygen and collagen that deeply rejuvenates your skin. The treatment starts with the application of a specially-formulated collagen serum to promote elasticity and firmness, followed by a steady mist of pressurized oxygen, delivered deep into the cellular layers of skin to provide an immediate plumping effect.

Why we love it: The concentrated application of oxygen and collagen helps revive skin, resulting in a complexion that’s fresh, glowing and radiant from the inside out. Plus, it’s suitable for all skin types!

Where you can get it: Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa at New York, Chevy Chase, Chicago, Garden City, Wildwood, Gaithersburg and Cross Keys – $175 for 50 minutes

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Five easy ways to brighten up your everyday makeup. 

Applying your makeup should be easy but never boring. Unfortunately, the same routine, day after day, can grow old so here are five one-step ways you can mix it up and breathe new life into your makeup. 

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Can I tell you a secret??  I used to be a hair model for the Vidal Sassoon salon back in the day!! (if I could find a picture I would show you! LOL).  Sassoon has been around for 50 years and they have salons all over the world.  This holiday season, they are having a little sale so you can look cute for your holiday parties!!

Winter can leave hair damaged and dilapidated so give that special someone the treatment they deserve and the look they’ve always desired. Sassoon Salon is offering a one off limited edition gift card and package this holiday season so you can treat a spouse, partner or friend as they sit back, relax and receive the ultimate hair experience.

Get down to your nearest Sassoon between November 28^th and 30^th December 2011 to take advantage of this extraordinary offer. Once purchased, the Gift Cards have no expiry so can be used as a present or to revamp your own style or simply indulge your hair.

The regular price of $215 for the Ladies Indulgence package which includes a cut, single process color, treatment and blow-dry has been reduced to $175 whereas the Ladies Indulgence package plus which incorporates a cut, highlight, treatment and blow-dry has dropped from $330 to an impressive $280.

 It’s not only ladies who can reap the benefits this holiday season because Sassoon Salon is also offering a fantastic saving for male clients as well. The original price of the Men’s Sprucing package which consists of a cut, treatment, blow-dry and brow trim totaled $155 but for this period only Sassoon Salon is offering it at the fabulous price of $105. This makes for the perfect holiday gift for husbands, boyfriends, brothers and male friends.

Sequence Package prices have also been reduced so you or that special someone in your life can have perfectly healthy looking hair for the holiday season and beyond. Clients can save a remarkable $35 when purchasing the Three haircuts and blow-dries and $30 for the Three single process colors and blow-dries. Why not save money and hair from getting roots by purchasing the Three highlights and blow-dries for an unbelievable $525, which includes a saving of $75. Also, spend $180 on the Three treatments and blow-dries for someone special in your life and you can spend the $70 you will save on something for yourself!

I will actually be heading over to the Tysons Corner location tomorrow for some cut and color action (going a bit darker for the cooler months – I am feeling like a cinnamon bun right now – I need some contrast!!  LOL) So I will be back with a report of my visit.  For locations near you check their website.

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