Weekly Must Have: LotuSculpt

Celebrity facialist Tracie Martyn (she counts Kate Winslet, Cyndi Lauper, Susan Sarandon, Brad Pitt, Oprah, Liv Tyler and Diane Von Furstenberg as clients) is well aware of the plight New Yorkers face to look their best. It's a 24-7 job with not enough hours in the day. That's why I'm loving her LotuSculpt Eye Pads and Activator. A quick fix for even the most sleep deprived, malnourished eyes.

The LotuSculpt Activator ($50.00) is an anti-wrinkle solution that firms, brightens and nourishes the tender eye area. "Studies performed with hexapeptides show wrinkle reduction up to 27% after 30 days of treatment. Studies performed with pentapeptides (ingredient in the solution) show reduction of deep wrinkles by as much as 68% after six months," says the company. I notice happy eyes day of, and if my eyes are smiling, so am I.

The LotuSculpt Eye Pads ($45.00) are unique in that they actually hydrate and plump the skin, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while also improving the appearance of dark circles -- and yes, it really works! When used in conjunction with the activator, you'll look like you just experienced an additional 8 hours of blissful slumber.

Kate Winslet and Theodora Richards are huge fans of the LotuSculpt combination treatment. “I keep my skin looking fresh with plenty of sleep, lots of water, and LotuSculpt Eyepads from Tracie Martyn," Theodora told ES Magazine. I concure.

Your face will thank you.

BATH! Beauty

While on my quest for the most fabulous oils, I discovered some seriously savory bath treats. I now have an entirely new bathing ritual for my Sunday (everyday) bath time. Don't you just love when that happens? Discovering new products is like hitting the jackpot. Okay, slight exaggeration, but only slight.

Here are my current feel, look and smell delicious bath time treats:

Start with a bath tea. I'm loving JK Soul Salts Tub Tea in Chamomile ($21.00). It combines real chamomile tea with bath salts and comes with a tea strainer. Drop the strainer into the running bath water and your on your way to bathing bliss.


Add a few splashes of a relaxing bath oil. Try Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Night Health Bedtime Bath Oil, a finely scented blend of chamomile, lavender and mandarin essential oils. As Dr. Weil put it, the oil is a "prelude to sleep." And it makes for wonderfully smooth skin.


Use a gentle exfoliator to wash the body. I'm seriously obsessed with REN Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish (30 pounds; British, baby)This light, beautifully rosy scented exfoliator rubs off just the right amount of dead skin while leaving the remaining epidermis revived, healthy and glowing. Not to mention smelling like the most beautiful dozen of long stem roses.
Massage-rub a body oil onto damp skin. With the above combo, I like to use Jurlique's Rose Oil. It continues my rose/ tea experience and leaves skin so soft I feel like I'm drowning in silk.


For extra moisture, finish with a firming body lotion. The only one to use is Tracie Martyn's Shaki Skin Cream ($155.00), a blend of herbal teas (again, tea and rose scents for the senses) and antioxidants. Proven to sculpt and contour legs, thighs, tummy and arms. It smells so delish and moisturizes so well, it's almost too good to be true. Seriously.

What's your favorite bath time treat?