If I owned a home in the French countryside, this is the candle I'd keep on the reclaimed-wood table in my garden. The fragrance -- a blend of mimosa, jasmine, narcissus, and sandalwood -- would mingle with the scent of the surrounding flowers, and the sculptural glass would glow in the evenings, illuminating my al fresco dinner parties. Le sigh.
Aaaaand, OK, since those Euro garden parties aren't exactly a reality in my New York City existence, this candle will also make the perfect Mother's Day gift -- like a bouquet of flowers that'll last so much longer.
Even though I go all-out on my sunscreen efforts this time of year (we're talking layers of SPF 50 and constant reapplication), it's inevitable that a few new freckles will surface on my cheeks. So I'm also beefing up my skin-brightening tactics, and I'm adding this Jurlique spot treatment to the lineup. It contains natural ingredients like Kakadu Plum extract (50 times the vitamin C of oranges) and Citrus Unshiu Peel extract (a Japanese fruit that stops melanin production) to help keep my freckles at bay. Many of the ingredients come from Jurlique's biodynamic farm in Australia -- a place that's known for intense sun exposure.
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I've come down with a serious case of wanderlust. I'm dreaming of far-flung destinations, like African safari camps and Indian ashrams.
Sadly, it's not looking like these trips are in the cards for 2013. Fortunately, many of the best beauty products launching this month are either inspired by travel or contain ingredients from vacation-worthy locations. So when I chose this batch of must-buy products, that's exactly what I was looking for -- the more exotic, the better.
Whether you're looking for a product to pack for your next trip or one that'll make you feel like you're worlds away on your next staycation, these will do the trick. And they also make great gifts -- in case you have friends (or a mom -- hint, hint, Mother's Day is coming up) in the same predicament.
