Ready for your glow up? From oils to elixirs to toners and bronzers, consider our skin-nourishing picks for those endless summer days! Elina Organics Amber Collagen Cream Newly launched this year, Elina Organics’ lavish Amber Collagen Cream features a blend of anti-aging extracts such as Baltic amber, rosehips and skin-firming collagen peptides – all contained in sunflower-based liposomes for trans-epidermal delivery. Indulgent and rich, the brightening formula helps lift skin, reduce fine lines and enhance elasticity. Use for normal/dry skin, as well as aging skin and sun-damaged complexions ..read more

One of the most luxurious spas in town, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, has introduced a new product line derived from 100% natural, plant-based ingredients, handmade and produced in small batches in Cork, Ireland. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis recently introduced GROUND Wellbeing’s line of all-natural, plant-based self-care products. With personal indulgence or “me time” considered a luxury for those who inhabit the nonstop, 24/7 world of digital connectivity and virtual environments, GROUND Wellbeing products offer an ideal respite with an emphasis on nourishing body and s ..read more

photo courtesy of Shapellx The shapewear brand, Shapellx, is all about supporting women – in more ways than one! The “llx” in the name, Shapellx, stands for Live, Laugh, Xpress, a philosophy that encourages every woman to “express her own unique style and reveal her true self to the world.” The brand also believes in being inclusive of all backgrounds, shapes and sizes. California-based Shapellx is known for bringing innovation to its shapewear pieces, which range in compression from light to extra firm. Several collections are available, including the sustainable Eco-Series, the smoothing and ..read more

You could say 2024’s Color of the Year is peachy keen – well, Peach Fuzz, to be exact. Pantone has declared 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, a shade it calls a subtly, sensual peach hue as its Color of the Year. The Pantone Color Institute, a leading source of color expertise, describes Peach Fuzz as one that “captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others.” The shade, Pantone says, brings “a feeling of kindness and tenderness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration.” Velvety, warm and cozy, Peach Fuzz is nestled between pink and orange – what Pantone calls “a fres ..read more

photo by Captured Photography WEDDING DATE: October 2, 2021 CEREMONY & RECEPTION: Oakland House Museum ABOUT THE COUPLE: She is a realtor with RE/MAX Results. He is in marketing and special projects with Vetta Sports. The couple lives in Affton. photo by Captured Photography HOW DID YOU MEET? We met online, through a dating app. We connected on March 17, the first week of the pandemic here in St. Louis. Because we were experiencing lockdown, the pressure to jump into “dating” was lifted and instead, we were able to slowly and genuinely get to know one another through conversation. When we ..read more

Armani Beauty announces American actress Tessa Thompson as its newest face. Thompson will feature in both the iconic Luminous Silk foundation and the new Lip Power campaigns, shot by Swedish photographer Mikael Jansson. “My idea of beauty applies to every woman as it enhances her personality and uniqueness. Tessa Thompson struck me with the radiant energy she exudes, the vibrant calmness of her way of being. I am delighted to be able to work with her and express a new facet of the feminine kaleidoscope of Armani beauty,” Giorgio Armani said. Thompson added, “Our ideas around what is beautiful ..read more

Summer skin care means more than just the sunscreen. We’ve curated a collection of products made with good-for-you ingredients that address problem areas like fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, dullness and dryness to reveal a radiant, health summer glow. ELINA ORGANICS Award-winning Elina Organics skincare, created by celebrity aesthetician, cosmetic chemist and leading holistic skincare expert Elina Fedotova, has introduced its Oceanic Acne Defense Line, a trio of products targeting acne on dry, sensitive skin, often called “adult acne,” that can be caused by anything, from cosmetic allerg ..read more

Mya will perform at Frizz Fest in St. Louis on Sept. 16, 2023. photo courtesy of Frizzy by Nature Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Mya will headline the upcoming Frizz Fest Natural Beauty Festival in Tower Grove Park. The free event, now in its sixth year, will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, with more than 40 local Black-owned small businesses, and a lineup of food trucks and food vendors participating. In addition, the festival features live music, a Hair Fair and Hair Show, a Youth Zone with games, arts and crafts, and more. photo courtesy of Frizzy By Naturephot ..read more

Banish those winter blahs with a blissful day at the spa! At the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, the focus is on rejuvenation with “Fire & Ice,” a set of lavish, sensory treatments that combine to realign and restore mind and body. Of course, the over-the-top service the Four Seasons is known for is part of the experience every step of the way. photo courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Our day of pampering began with the Fire & Ice Stone Massage ($275 to $305). At first glance, the combination of heat and chill may seem counterintuitive for a satisfying, relaxing treatment, but the ..read more

Actress Lisa Rinna founded Rinna Beauty in 2020. photo courtesy of Rinna Beauty The holidays are all about being a little extra, and actress and TV personality Lisa Rinna’s makeup collection will have you clamoring for glamor all season long. Rinna Beauty, which launched in 2020 to glowing reviews for its luxurious, high-quality lipsticks, liners and glosses, recently debuted its Iconic Eye Kits, a line that is not only gender-inclusive, but also playful and social media-friendly, just like Rinna herself. Each glamorous all-in-one eye kit ($59) comes with Lash Out mascara, an eye crayon for li ..read more