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If you can't afford the gem, these beauty products are the next best thing
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February (Aquarius & Pisces)
Stone: Amethyst

Meaning: Meditation, peace, balance, inner strength and courage

Healing properties: Based on the premise "like cures like," ancient Greeks thought the wine-colored stone cured drunkenness and promoted clear-headed thinking.

Products: Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste Body Lotion, $35. A delicate floral fragrance inspired by the sensual spirit of the amethyst stone.

Lancôme Color Design 5 Shadow & Liner Palette in Amethyst Glam, $50. A five-color palette full of silky, vibrant shadows to create a glamorous look.

Dolce & Gabana Nail Lacquer in Amethyst, $25. A rich, deep lavender that is both vibrant and alluring.

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March (Pisces & Aries)
Stone: Aquamarine

Meaning: Health, hope and protection for those at sea

Healing properties: It was once thought that aquamarine-infused water could cure heart, liver and stomach diseases. One would soak the gem in water, and then drink the water for the palliative properties.

Products: Sephora Formula X Nail Polish in Celestial, $12.50. A bright aquamarine color that fuses a rich matte polish with highly concentrated glitter.

Skin An Apothecary Aquamarine Soy Body Whip in Aquamarine, $27. A rich blend of Vitamin C, soy and coconut oil in an addictive, refreshing scent.

Nars Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Metallic Aquamarine, $24. This shockingly bright liner adds a sliver of bright blue to brighten any look.



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April (Aries & Taurus)
Stone: Diamond

Meaning: Love, eternity and strength

Healing properties: The diamond is the symbol of everlasting love. The hardest of all the stones, diamonds were once thought to be formed when lightening struck rock, making it the symbol of invincibility and courage. Today, you can find it in high-end spas, where diamond-tipped microdermabrasion wands are used to exfoliate old skin cells.

Products: La Prairie Skin Caviar Crystalline Concentrate, $420. A luxurious skin serum that contains actual diamond dust and caviar extract to illuminate and regenerate skin.

La Mer The Refining Facial, $90. Made of pure diamond dust and sea mud, this exfoliating polish refines and rejuvenates the face.

Azature Black Diamond Nail Polish, $25. The glittery sheen of this polish doesn't just mimic the sparkle of a diamond -- each bottle actually contains one real black diamond.

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May (Taurus & Gemini)
Stone: Emerald

Meaning: Rebirth, youth, vitality, fertility and new love

Healing properties: Emerald, the chosen gem of Cleopatra, was thought to give the wearer the ability to see the future.

Products: Caress Emerald Rush Body Wash, $3.97. This classic body wash invigorates the skin and releases a fresh, gardenia-inspired scent.

Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Eye Shadow in Shimmering Emerald, $18.50. The deep, shimmering emerald shade is long-lasting and and richly pigmented.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in Emerald Green, $23. Formulated with vibrant color and mother of pearl particles, this green sheen will set off any eye color.

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June (Gemini & Cancer)
Stone: Pearl

Meaning: Purity, chastity, integrity, loyalty

Healing properties: Ancient Greeks believed that pearls were hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, goddess of love. For that reason, pearls are associated with a stable, loving marriage.

Products: Bath Bazaar Philosophia Cream & Pearl Soap, $12. This luxe soap contains pearl and cream extract, making it a silky smooth choice for dry skin.

Benefit Girl Meets Pearl, $30. This pearly highlighter gives a brightening glow that illuminates any skin tone.

Smashbox Halo Highlighting Wand, $32. The shimmery formula makes faces look dewy, glowing and perfectly-lit.

BY EMILY WOODRUFF | DEC 3, 2014 | SHARES
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