The Concentrate has become a top selling La Mer product in South Korea, the country leading the world with the most plastic surgeries per capita. It is enriched with seawater minerals, and since blood and seawater have very similar mineral composition this may account for La Mer's renowned healing properties. This is a silky serum enriched with high quality silicones which I find calms redness post-laser and helps scars fade post-surgery. The rich texture wears beautifully like a primer under makeup and is suitable for delicate skin on the eyelids as well as the face.

Natura Bissé developed this powerfully soothing serum to fight inflammation in the skin, incorporating natural calming ingredients such as calendula, arnica, propolis, and aloe vera. I often apply this in my treatment room after laser or injectable procedures since it calms redness rapidly, and this is a great at-home companion to these procedures. Men often prefer the lightweight texture of this sheer gel to richer post-procedural balms

This sheet mask has the highest concentration of Pitera™ of any product in the SK-II line. Its mix of vitamins and minerals derived from the sake fermentation process is deeply hydrating and visibly reduces redness, which is why I recommend it after laser treatments to many patients who need redness to fade quickly so that they can be event-ready. For post-surgery patients, the masks can be chilled in the refrigerator and applied cold to help reduce swelling.

"Put your best face forward! This versatile product enhances the finish and wear of your makeup, and can be worn over moisturizer to make your complexion look its most polished. The Perfecting Treatment does all of the above while treating your skin with Dr. Max Huber's legendary Miracle Broth. Whether you prefer bare skinned beauty or full glamour, this hybrid is a total must have."

"Your face is fine art -- don't display it without a frame! Eyebrows frame, balance, and define the face. Brow Sculptor has all you need for perfectly groomed brows. I love that this incredible tool is equipped with a sharpener to ensure precise application with each use. For a more natural look, hold the center of the component then feather in color and blend through using the groomer. Always remember: the finished product should look like hair."

"A whole new way to wear leather! Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather was the scent that made me fall in love with his Private Blend collection. You can only imagine my excitement to hear that Tom Ford was going to develop a scent for the runway using black leather. The moment this fragrance warmed to my skin I could see why the brand describes it as having a 'tactile sensuality.' As the notes of suede and leather unfold, the full potential of the fragrance inspires you to close your eyes and take a deep breath."

“This oil-based cleanser from the U.K. removes even the most tenacious sunscreen. I recommend taking a dime-sized amount of the balm, warming it between your fingertips since the natural formula can solidify, then massaging into dry skin focusing on areas prone to clogged pores; this will dissolve oils in your pores since oil dissolves readily in oil. Then, dampen the accompanying muslin cloth in warm water and hold it over your face, repeating the cycle three times to turn the balm into a milk; then gently buff to remove.”

“D.C.’s heat is intense (Washington was formally considered a tropical hardship post for foreign diplomats until air conditioning arrived in the 1940s!), and facial mists are ideal companions in the heat because they employ the principle of evaporative cooling; as they dry on the skin they lower its temperature. This spritz from Caudalie boasts of a purposeful set of ingredients to keep skin hydrated and moisturized: grape, orange blossom, rosemary, and balm mint for an extra cooling burst on contact. Mist on top of makeup to refresh the skin on a hot day or night.”

“It’s key to differentiate between moisture (oil) and hydration (water) in skincare. In hot humid summer weather skin generally needs less moisture and more hydration, making a water-rich gel like 3Lab M Cream a fantastic fit. This can be applied more generously overnight to plump up the skin like the “sleep masks” now popular in Asia, or applied more sheerly during the day under sunscreen since it contains potent antioxidants forming a second line of defense against DNA and collagen damage from UV exposure.”

"This natural-meets-high-tech formulation took me more than 2 years to develop because we worked with 3 different labs until it was just right. I often recommend facial sunscreens with a hint of tint because, not only do they perfect the complexion, but you can see if you miss an area, which is key to preventing sunburn. I had a personal interest in creating a 100% mineral sunscreen because I have sensitive skin but was committed to creating one with a truly second-skin finish. This fluid also incorporates powerful antioxidants and antiagers at clinically active levels which is rare in a sunscreen, and the click pen packaging is a breeze for hands-free poolside reapplication. When I pull this out of my tote I always get questions about it!"

"It's so important to protect your lips from sun exposure and lip balm without SPF acts like a reflector, only intensifying UV rays which can lead to precancerous skin damage and even skin cancer. This extra emollient balm contains mineral sunscreen zinc oxide to reflect sun. If you find that your lips sting or get chapped when you use lip balms with chemical sunscreens, look for a balm with a mineral sunscreen. This balm also contains mint for a cooling sensation that's super refreshing in hot weather."

"This fragrance is a distillation of glamorous sunshine in its most sophisticated form. The pool at the Isle de France on the island of St. Barths where we married (pictured above) is one of my most favorite places and Soleil Blanc takes me there in scent memory, even if I'm in the office! When I received a pre-launch sample vial of this fragrance it was an instant love-fest for me and I stashed it in my makeup bag immediately, where it has remained since."