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Rocky Mountain High


A woman named Ludmila made me levitate—or something like it. At least I think—I was so blissed out from her superlative facial, at the Knockout Beauty boutique that I temporarily departed the planet. Now the experience will achieve even greater heights at Knockout Beauty’s high-altitude franchise, at Brittany Van Domelen’s O2 Aspen, a yoga-and-Pilates studio in the epicenter of America’s fanciest mountain town. In addition to the bespoke facials and skin-care treatments masterminded by founder Cayli Cavaco Reck, the shop will also offer painstakingly edited skin-care products and makeup from Jouer Cosmetics, Gee Beauty, Royal Fern, and Augustinus Bader. Technically, you’ll be on vacation, but in a town where the farmers market is held outside the Balenciaga store, this is the place to put your best face forward. (knockoutbeauty.com) —Ashley Baker

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Brighten Up


If skin care were a church, then my vanity would be an altar to which I’ve developed a strong devotion. But I have a confession: I’ve never used an eye cream religiously. That recently changed, however, when I tried Naturium’s Vitamin Bright Illuminating Eye Cream on a whim. It’s gentle and hydrating, and my favorite part is its light-reflecting pearl pigments, which brighten the undereyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles. Consider me converted. ($18, naturium.com) —Christina Grasso

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Gut Check


Never underestimate the power of a good probiotic. Doctors, friends, and my mother have all told me that for years, but I thought it was just a thing people say, like “Red is the new black.” Then my gastroenterologists recommended Visbiome, which she even gives patients suffering from Crohn’s disease. After a few weeks of severe bloating, I was off to the races. My skin was clearer, my stomach was flatter, and, shockingly, it no longer hurt all the time. The powder form is stronger than the pills, but if you have functioning taste buds, you’ll want to mix it with juice or a smoothie. I pop the pills out of laziness, taking four a day at my doctor’s recommendation. ($67.95, visbiome.com) —Clara Molot

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Ice, Ice, Baby


I am not vain or insane enough to stick my entire face in a bowl of ice every day the way Faye Dunaway did in Mommie Dearest. I am, however, vain enough to diligently roll an icy orb from hairline to chin. As someone who gets quite swollen, neither gua sha tools, jade rollers, NuFace, nor masks do the trick. The Glow Cube roller, however, performs wonders on inflammation and is gentle enough not to cause rebound puffiness. And, unlike my other beauty tools, I have yet to find a way to break this one. ($15.99, amazon.com) —Clara Molot

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Fancy Feet


If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s having cold feet. Another reality that brings me sorrow is shuffling around with cold feet in a bedroom that does not reside at 15 Place Vendôme. So thank you, Frame, for coming to the rescue on both counts with the third installment of the beloved collaboration with the Ritz Paris. There are sweaters and hats, a blanket, and silk pajamas—and I want them all, but especially the sublime velvet slippers. In fact, I think my feet may freeze without them. ($548, frame.com) —Christina Grasso

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Feel-Good Fun


Mexico has long been a food, sun, and party destination. Now it’s becoming a mecca for wellness-lovers. The spectacular Susurros del Corazón, an Auberge resort on Bahía de Banderas, recently opened Onda, its sprawling and stylish spa. Here, the body, skin, and scalp receive equal attention, with various warming oils and vitamin-infused treatments often accompanied by rhythmic massage. Onda’s signature indulgence, El Cuerpo Ritual, starts with a yerba-maté foot soak and includes a full-body exfoliation using bamboo fibers and mango seed. In addition to the usual sauna, steam room, and well-appointed fitness center, the spa has a plant-lined hydrotherapy pool for sound baths and underwater sound-wave therapies. Come for the weekend, stay for the week—at least that’s our plan. (aubergeresorts.com) —Ashley Baker

Issue No. 11
January 5, 2024
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Issue No. 11
January 5, 2024