Beauty Lab

 

1. MAKING SCENTS

 

The eco-friendly Flora fragrance diffuser from the new Hillhouse Naturals Living Green Collection releases a straight-from-the-garden aroma of lemon, lavender and verbena to bring the great outdoors into any room. hillhousenaturals.com


 

 

2. BATH TIME

 

The paraben-free Dani Bath Vitamin Bath Soak contains sea salt, aloe vera, mango seed oil and vitamins A, E and C for healthy relaxation. This natural blend detoxifies, soothes sore muscles, and repairs and heals skin. danibath.com

 

3. DEAD SEA SUDS

 

Ideal for dry or sensitive skin, the Rose Petal Soap from One With Nature has a 100-percent vegetable base and includes dead sea minerals, aloe, shea butter and actual rose petals. onewithnature.com

 

4. SMELL OF SUMMER

 

Reminiscent of a summer in the Hamptons, Privet Bloom eau de parfum from Hampton Sun contains a blend of sea spray, dune grass, blue plum and privet blossom. hamptonsuncare.com

 

5. SKIN DRINK

 

Perfect for refreshing and hydrating skin, Lavender Apple Sorbet Body Gel from Sabon is a light, nongreasy, gel-based lotion that contains avocado and palm tree oils and leaves skin smelling delectable. sabonnyc.com

 

6. SERIOUS SOAKING

 

For the ultimate indulgent experience in the tub, try Bomb Cosmetics' new Rosie Heart Creamer, with lavender and geranium essential oils and rose petals, or the Corn Flower Creamer, which contains sweet orange, lemongrass and cardamon essential oils and has been rolled in corn flower petals. bombcosmetic.com

 

7. LIGHT MY FIRE

 

Housed in beautiful brocade-patterned glass containers, the Luxe Collection of candles from Paddy Wax is available in such exotic scents as Ceylon Tea, Stargazer Lily and Bergamot Oak. paddywax.com

 

FLEXIBLE STYLE

 

The new Matrix Vavoom Shapemaker Shaping Spray provides flexible hold and leaves hair touchably soft with brilliant shine. The humidity-resistant formula, available in both Medium Hold and Extra Hold strengths, dries in seconds, allowing styling and re-styling without stickiness or flaking. matrix.com


 

 

SILKY SMOOTH

 

The new 100-percent natural Jonathan Product Green Rootine Silkening Créme provides light control and shine. Made from shea butter, aloe vera, black cumin, and clary sage, rosemary and orange oils, the cream leaves hair silky and beautiful. The Green Rootine collection also features shampoo and conditioner. jonathanproduct.com


 

 

CREATIVE CURLS

 

Based on customer feedback, Belson has made improvements to its popular Gold 'N Hot Professional Gold Series Curling Irons. The irons now feature 24 karat gold-plated stainless steel barrels for consistent curls and better heat conductivity and recovery; slimmer, easier-to-operate Multi-Temp Regulators; and more durable cords. www.belsonproducts.biz


 

 

MAXIMUM MOISTURE

 

A soothing and indulgent treat, the paraben-free Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter from Pacifica includes shea and mango butters, chamomile extract, and safflower and almond essential oils. The body butter provides skin with nourishing moisture, a lasting but subtle fragrance and a glistening sheen. pacificacandles.com


 

 

FLAT-OUT FUNKY

 

With its modern alligator-print design and flashes of bold color, the new Hot Tools NEO Nano Ceramic and Tourmaline Flat Iron might inspire its users to be a little more wild with their style. The plates produce ions and far-infrared heat to preserve hair's moisture and minimize heat damage. hottools.com


 

 

SUMMER SHIELD

 

Designed to be used before, during and after a day in the surf and sun, the new Sun Essentials line from Barex Italiana consists of Oil, Conditioner and Hair & Body Shampoo, shown here, which gently removes traces of chlorine, salt, sand and sunscreen from hair while moisturizing it and protecting it from UV rays. oloffbeauty.com