Your "THANK YOU!" Product

What product has truly changed your beauty regimen? Is there something that you're simply DYING to share with other DeLush readers? Today we want to know what that product is...the one that you can't imagine living without. So come on, tell us. What beauty product are YOU most thankful for?

Thanks to everyone who voted in this year's DeLush Readers' Choice awards! You've helped make this year's DeLush Beauty awards a smashing success. Today's the last day of winners, but we've saved the best for last! Need some ideas for a new foundation, powder, blush or concealer? Read on.

FOUNDATION

Melissa's Pick: Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Sensual Skin Enhancer

I am normally hesitant to recommend such high-priced products, but this stuff has truly changed my life. Sure, it does take a few times to practice the application and perfect it for the look you want, but once you do...OH. MY. If I didn't have this as part of my morning routine, I don't know what I'd do. I apply with my fingertips (you literally only need a TINY amount) and spread it evenly, sort of patting it and smoothing at the same time. (It really doesn't take as long as it sounds! I'd say about 1 1/2 minutes - honestly!) I never need a touchup throughout the day, it practically MELTS into your skin after about 5 minutes (creating a fabulous seamless perfection), and can I tell you the best part? I NEVER HAVE TO USE CONCEALER ANYMORE. This covers my undereye darkness fabulously. I think the little pot will last me about a year, so if you think of it that way, the investment is well worth it.

Retail Price: $42.00 (at neimanmarcus.com)

Jen's Pick: Chanel Teint Fluide Universel

Whenever I want to look like I have a flawless complexion, this is the foundation I turn to. It's long lasting and so natural looking it just disappears into my skin.

Retail Price: $42.00 (Chanel.com or major department stores)

DeLush Readers' Choice: Bibo Wet/Dry Foundation

Go to bibocosmetics.com for salon locations and pricing information, or call 800.456.9322

POWDER

Melissa's Pick: Bibo Apparition Illuminating Face Powder

This superfine powder has a fabulous texture that goes on incredibly smooth and looks flawless. I love being able to swipe my brush over the lighter shade for highlighting and swirling it around the rest of the compact to add a glow. It really does give you a radiant, polished look.

Retail Price: $25.00 (Available in salons and some Beauty Brands stores. Go to bibocosmetics.com for locations.)

Jen's Pick:Hard Candy Complexion Perfection Powder

Hard Candy's powder evens out my skin tone, even when I'm just wearing moisturizer underneath. When I put it on, it blends effortlessly into my skin, without leaving powder traces everywhere. And the thin compact fits in even my tiniest purses!

Retail Price:$15.00 (Hard Candy)

CONCEALER

Jen's Pick:Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit

Together with Bobbi Brown's corrector, this concealer has really changed my life. Even when I used concealer in the past, my dark circles managed to show. Now, my under-eyes are bright and natural all day long.

Retail Price:$32.00 (BobbiBrownCosmetics.com or select department stores)

BLUSH

Melissa's Pick: Tarte Blush

Looks pretty bright, right? Well, don't let that scare you. This blush gives a sheer pretty glow that looks good on almost everyone. It will brighten your face up instantly!

Retail Price: $26.00 (at sephora.com)

Jen's Pick:Nars Blush

This is a classic addition to anyone's makeup wardrobe. The colors are vibrant, but they look natural on any skin tone. Easy to blend, easy to layer.

Retail Price:$25.00 (narscosmetics.com or Sephora)

Thanks to everyone who voted in this year's DeLush Readers' Choice awards. We've been showing you our picks as well as the winners of the reader's choice each day this week, and tomorrow we'll be doing our grand finale: Face (Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush).

LIPSTICK

Melissa's Pick: Clinique Long-Last Soft Shine Lipstick

I probably have about 6 of these in different shades, simply because every time I hit the Clinique counter, I remember just how much I love the moist, soft, pretty formula of this lipstick. It comes in many beautiful colors that are flattering on almost anyone, and stays true for hours. My personal favorite? Creamy Nude.

Retail Price: $14.00 (clinique.com and sephora.com, as well as department stores)

Jen's Pick: Vincent Longo Lipstain

It's hard to imagine a better lipstick. The Nude color is perfect with everything I wear, the texture is smooth and silky without being thick, and it lasts for hours. It's terrific alone or under lip gloss.

Retail Price: $23.00 (sephora)

DeLush Readers' Choice: MAC Lipstick

Retail Price: $14.00 (at maccosmetics.com and some department stores)

LIP GLOSS

Melissa's Pick: MAC Tinted Lipglass

Can I help it if I'm addicted to this stuff? Yes, it is a heavier lip gloss, but once you wear it you'll see just how gorgeous it looks all day. The shine can't be beat, and the amazing vanilla-sweet scent makes putting on your gloss even more fun. And just TRY not finding the perfect shade from this selection.

Retail Price: $14.00 (at maccosmetics.com and some department stores)

Jen's Pick:Urban Decay XXX Shine Gloss

The super shine in this lip gloss lasts and lasts and makes your lips look fuller and ultra-sexy. Try "Carney" for a nude color that looks great on top of lipstick or alone.

Retail Price:$15.00 (UrbanDecay.com or Sephora)

LIP BALM

Melissa's Pick: C.O. Bigelow Lip Formula SPF 15 with Sweet Almond Oil

If I could give one lip balm to all of my DeLush friends (and trust me, choosing one is VERY hard for a balm-addict like myself), it would most definitely be this one. This unassuming tube contains the sweetest, most comforting balm I've ever used. Not only does it make your lips feel fabulous, it has a gorgeous shine that will make your no-lipstick days look glam.

Retail Price: $7.50 (at bathandbodyworks.com and in stores)

Jen's Pick:Malin + Goetz Lip Moisturizer

I love this lip moisturizer so much that I carry it with me everywhere I go. I wear it to bed, but it also works great on top of lipstick to keep my lips soft and seal in the color.

Retail Price:$12.00 (Malin + Goetz, Barney's, and Sephora)

LIP LINER

Melissa's Pick: Victoria's Secret Beauty Glamour Defined Swivel-Up Lipliner in Cocktail

Alright, alright, I haven't reviewed this liner this year, but that's really because I could never find the image or info online for you. But if I'm going to give you my true favorite, I just HAVE to list this one. So, I buckled down and took the picture myself! This liner in this color is as close as I've come to my own lips (which aren't very pigmented), but it has never dried out my lips even though I've used it for almost a year under every single lipstick and lip gloss. It stays really well, and once again, the automatic pencil makes it even better!

Retail Price: $11.00 (available in Victoria's Secret stores that sell Victoria's Secret Beauty)

Jen's Pick:Clinique Quickliner for Lips

This has been my lip pencil of choice for years because of its long-lasting wear and creamy texture. It looks great with a simple gloss on top, but also serves its purpose well as a lip liner. And I love that I never have to sharpen it!

Retail Price:$13.50 (most department stores)

Thanks to everyone who voted in this year's DeLush Readers' Choice awards! We'll be showing you our picks as well as the winners of the reader's choice each day this week.

Tomorrow - Lips (Lipstick, Lip Liner, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm); Saturday - Face (Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush).

EYESHADOW

Melissa's Pick: Smashbox Eyeshadow

Unbelievably soft and smooth in texture (no, seriously, it's UNbelievable), this shadow blends gorgeously and comes in a wide array of beautiful colors. I'm going to have to exercise some restraint as far as how many of these I can actually snatch up!

Retail Price: $16.00 (at smashbox.com and sephora.com)

Jen's Pick: Urban Decay Eye Shadow

These eyeshadows come in so many great matte as well as shimmery shades, they've made eyeshadow the most fun part of my daily routine. They apply easily without creasing, and they last throughout the day.

Retail Price: $15.00 (UrbanDecay.com or Sephora)

DeLush Readers' Choice: MAC Eyeshadow

Retail Price: $13.50 (maccosmetics.com and select department stores - find one near you HERE)

EYELINER

Melissa's Pick: Maybelline New York Unstoppable Smudgeproof/Waterproof Eyeliner

Doesn't the name say it all? Unlike many drugstore "long-wear" pencils, this one goes on smoothly without tugging at your eyelid - and WOW, does it ever stay put. At a budget-friendly price, this liner definitely has my attention. Oh, and self-sharpening? Double points!

Retail Price: $6.79 (at drugstores and superstores everywhere)

Jen's Pick:Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner

I used to think that eyeliner was difficult to apply, difficult to keep in place and too dramatic for daily wear. Now that I have an eyeliner that will stay put all day while looking completely natural, it's hard to imagine not having eyeliner in my beauty routine.

Retail Price:$18.00 (at BobbiBrownCosmetics.com or select department stores)

MASCARA

Melissa's Pick: Maybelline Full 'n Soft Mascara in Waterproof Formula

The product I am most devoted to of ALL. I am a COMPLETE mascara junkie (I feel NAKED without it...a LOT of it), and this never clumps or globs no matter how many coats I put on, will NOT budge, and makes my lashes really pretty and not at all brittle. I would absolutely recommend this to every woman I know.

Retail Price: $6.49 (at drugstores and superstores everywhere)

Jen's Pick:Blinc Kiss Me Mascara

This mascara was recommended to me by several of our readers, and I certainly know why. It applies easily without clumping, it doesn't budge until I am ready to remove it, and it looks like my lashes are naturally lush. This is a perfect mascara for work or for play!

Retail Price:$24.00 (Sephora)

Thanks to everyone who voted in this year's DeLush Readers' Choice awards! We'll be showing you our picks as well as the winners of the reader's choice each day this week.

Tomorrow - Eyes (Eyeliner, Eye Shadow, Mascara); Friday - Lips (Lipstick, Lip Liner, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm); Saturday - Face (Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush).

PERFUME

Melissa's Pick: Hanae Mori Butterfly

No matter what other scents I get, this one will remain a staple in my fragrance arsenal. It is slightly intensely feminine without being too floral and girly. People always ask what I'm wearing when I have this on, (and my husband loves to smell it on the nape of my neck). It wears through the day fabulously and smells incredible in your hair, too.

Retail Price: $58.00-$80.00 (at sephora.com and finer department stores)

Jen's Pick: Clean Perfume

I've tried a lot of great perfumes this year, and there are many that I love depending on the season, but none that I get as many compliments on or as many inquiries about as this one. Guys love the fresh smell and my friends love to borrow a spray or two for a night on the town.

Retail Price: $76.00 (CleanPerfume.com)

DeLush Readers' Choice: This category generated a wide array of responses, but these 4 fragrances tied as the top picks from our readers - Chanel Chance, Benefit's Maybe Baby, Narcisco Rodriguez for Her, and Philosophy's Falling in Love.

Retail Prices: Chanel Chance, $42.00-$95.00; Benefit Maybe Baby, $26.00-$46.00; Narcisco Rodriguez for Her, $40.00-$84.00; Philosophy Falling in Love, $35.00. (All are available at sephora.com.)

BATH PRODUCT

Melissa's Pick: True Blue® Spa Soak it Up™ Tahitian Bath Milk with Monoi Oil

NO. CONTEST. For me, this is the ultimate bath indulgence. This milky bath soak takes you on a mini-tropical vacation with each bath, and leaves skin soft and smelling yummy.

Retail Price: $15.00 (at Bath & Body Works stores and at bathandbodyworks.com)

Jen's Pick: Archipelago Botanicals Soy Bath Milk

It's my favorite way to unwind after a long day and my favorite soak before I get ready for a big night. It smells clean but amazing all the same, just like their candle collection.

Retail Price:$16.00 (at select gift shops)

NAIL COLOR

Melissa's Pick: Sally Hansen Beyond Perfect Protein Nail Color

After Jen tested this nail color I had to try this for myself. This really does gives you the smoothest, shiniest nails - that last an incredibly long time! Looks fabulous even without a topcoat.

Retail Price: $4.99 (available at drugstores everywhere)

Jen's Pick:Rimmel Lasting Finish Lycra Wear Nail Polish

This drugstore nail polish comes in a variety of gorgeous colors, it lasts longer than any other drugstore nail polish I've tried, and the consistency allows me to paint it on without looking like I dipped my fingers directly into the pot. A great nail color at an even better price.

Retail Price:$2.49 (Walgreens, and other drugstores)

Thanks to everyone who voted in this year's DeLush Reader's Choice awards. We'll be showing you our picks as well as the winners of the readers' choice each day this week.

Tomorrow - Perfume, Bath Product, and Nail Color; Thursday - Eyes (Eyeliner, Eye Shadow, Mascara); Friday - Lips (Lipstick, Lip Liner, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm); Saturday - Face (Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush).

SHAMPOO

Melissa's Pick: Back to Basics Vanilla Plum Fortifying Shampoo

There is simply nothing I've ever used on my hair that smells as good as this does, and I love the shine and healthy swing it gives my hair too!

Retail Price: $8.95 (go to backtobasics.com for salons or call 800.456.9322)

Jen's Pick: Alterna Caviar Shampoo

Since I am always testing new shampoos and conditioners, I no longer get to use this one on a daily basis, but whenever I pull it out, I remember why I love it above all others: it makes my fine, thin hair look thick, shiny, and healthy.

Retail Price: $22.00 (available only in salons)

DeLush Readers' Choice: Halo Hydrating Shampoo

Available in salons and Beauty Brands stores. Go to halohaircare.com for locations.

CONDITIONER

Melissa's Pick: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Deep Conditioner

Talk about a high-results for less-money product! This leaves my hair super-soft without being weighed down, helps tame my frizzies, and is a great value!

Retail Price: $3.99 (at cvs.com and drugstores and superstores everywhere

Jen's Pick:Aveda Sap Moss Conditioning Detangler

This conditioner was recommended to me by my hair colorist years ago, and it still has a prime position in my shower. When my hair is damaged or dry, Sap Moss heals it gently without weighing it down. It pairs well with any of my shampoos, and it also serves as a great hair mask for deep conditioning.

Retail Price:$11.00 (at Aveda stores or online)

STYLING PRODUCT

Melissa's Pick: Graham Webb Thick Infusion Root Volumizing Spray

This stuff has given me something to work with on SEVERAL "bad hair" days. You can apply it to wet or dry hair for instant oomph and workability, without adding grease or weight. I love it!

Retail Price: $19.00 (go to grahamwebb.com to find salons that sell Thick Infusion products near you!)

Jen's Pick:Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream

Of all of my beauty products, this one is my most beloved. When I smooth it onto my hair, it instantly becomes less tangled. After blow-drying, my hair is full of volume without being frizzy and so shiny it has a healthy glow. Plus, my style lasts throughout the day.

Retail Price:$22.00 (Sephora, Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue)

Tune in today through Saturday to see the DeLush Best of the Best Winners and DeLush Readers' Choice Winners revealed.

Tomorrow - Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Product); Wednesday - Perfume, Bath Product, and Nail Color; Thursday - Eyes (Eyeliner, Eye Shadow, Mascara); Friday - Lips (Lipstick, Lip Liner, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm); Saturday - Face (Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush).

BODY LOTION/MOISTURIZER

Melissa's Pick: Johnson's 24-Hour Softlotion

This lotion provides truly long-lasting relief, has a fabulous soft scent that makes you feel happy and cozy, and best of all has an attractive price!

Retail Price: $5.49 (available at drugstores and superstores everywhere)

Jen's Pick: Malin + Goetz Vitamin B5 Body Moisturizer

If the luxurious citrus-infused scent wasn't enough, the silky feel of this moisturizer on my skin makes me look forward to stepping out of the shower and smoothing this on.

Retail Price: $36.00 (available at Malin + Goetz online, Barney's New York, and Sephora)

DeLush Readers' Choice: Bibo O-Live a Little

Available in salons and some Beauty Brands stores. Go to bibocosmetics.com for locations.

FACIAL MOISTURIZER

Melissa's Pick: Origins Have a Nice Day Supercharged Moisture Cream - SPF 15

I love the texture and fresh fruity scent. This moisturizer doesn't leave your skin oily or greasy and just feels SO good. Provides a wonderful base for makeup and is packed with good things for your skin.

Retail Price: $31.00 (at Origins stores and origins.com)

Jen's Pick:Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Skin Transforming Complex Nightly Renewal Cream

Of all the moisturizers I've used this year, this is the one I would keep on using. It helps my skin stay clear and leaves it incredibly soft.

Retail Price:$23.99 (at drugstores everywhere)

FACIAL EXFOLIANT/SCRUB

Melissa's Pick: Juice Beauty Smooth Exfoliating Cream

This is a truly gentle yet effective facial scrub, with jojoba beads to slough off dead skin cells and a fresh clean scent that wakes you right up. Organic ingredients are also a plus.

Retail Price: $22.00 (available at sephora.com)

Jen's Pick:BeneFit Pineapple Facial Polish

This is one of my favorite beauty products. It's gentle on my sensitive skin and is an effective exfoliator, but the main reason I love it is that is smells absolutely delicious.

Retail Price:$24.00 (BeneFit.com or major department stores)

Smashbox Introduces Photo Finish Lipstick

This season, all you need for gorgeous, lush lips is the new Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick.
Smashbox has used its Advanced Sili-Silk Technology™ in its Photo Finish Foundation Primer for years. A favorite of those in the makeup know, creates the perfect canvas for foundation application by filling in fine lines, reducing the appearance of pores and skin imperfections and setting makeup so that it stays on longer. Now, Smashbox adds Advanced Sili-Silk Technology™ to its newest lipstick, Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick, for unparalleled results.
Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick:

• Applies effortlessly
• Fills in fine lines
• Helps lips appear visibly softer and smoother
• Is formulated with grapeseed extract to soothe and protect
• Comes in its own gorgeous, sleek, black lip case with a mirror

As with all Smashbox products, the Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick was created for the needs of the makeup artists, photographers and models working at Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles. Each product was artistically created based upon the view from behind the camera, for a look that is as flawless as a finished photograph.

Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick retails for $22 and is available at Nordstrom, Sephora, Bloomingdale’s, www.smashbox.com or via catalog at 888.763.1361.

They say every woman has a perfect shade of red lipstick. Is this true? Personally, I've always been a little afraid of red lipstick, but after I saw Uma Thurman in those Louis Vuitton ads, I've been inspired. So help me out here - tell me what shade of red YOU love. Maybe you can convince me that it isn't so scary, and maybe my lips CAN look as good as that Uma chick's.

Afraid of Red,
Melissa

If you subscribe to a multitude of women's fashion magazines like I do, you've probably noticed an awful lot of the "tousled updo" showing up this month. InStyle shows you how to do updos, and Glamour made a mention. Well, it's a great polished look for a night on the town, and an easy look to achieve with the right products on hand and a few tricks up your sleeve!

Start off with slightly dirty hair, not freshly washed, but you don't want it greasy at all. I use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner in the shower, and I think that's a great way to get a head start on the body you need. You want the hair at the crown of your head to have volume, and if you have thinner hair, you'll need the extra body to make your hair look thicker in the updo.

After my shower, I skip any smoothing products and head directly for the mousse. Even when you're showing far in advance of your planned updo, the mousse will help you get the lift you need and that volume at the crown. The mousse that I chose when I was working on this story (no pictures yet, but they're coming!) was Umberto Giannini's Glamour Shimmer Mousse with gold highlights (Rite Aid Stores, $3.99). I had pretty much sworn off drugstore mousses because I found them too drying for my poor, color-treated hair. (I was lured in by the adorable pink can with retro styling.) This mousse has almost the opposite effect: less volume than I would like and a little too much moisturization for this application. I do like this mousse for my sleeker hairstyles, but I don't recommend it highly for this application. Make sure the mousse that you choose doesn't leave your hair feeling stiff at all; you need your hair to be flexible when you're styling.

After you've allowed your hair to get a little dirty, refresh your volume by rolling with large hot rollers or a medium to large curling iron. After you've curled your hair, separate the curls and make them lightly piecey with the use of a wax product. My choice is Matrix FlikTricks (salons, $17.99), which will let you style your hair but keep it touchable. The container recommends applying to the hair directly, but I like to apply it to the palms of my hands and work into the ends of my hair to build it up to the desired level of hold. (A side note: small amounts of FlikTrix will also help maintain your style even when you wear your hair down.)

Finally, we're ready for the updo part! If you've got bangs or shorter layers near your face, you can style them like normal or brush back into your hairline to blend in with the rest of your hair. For the tousled updo, shorter front layers are really ideal, and your style will look a little less coiffed than those with longer layers. If your front layers extend beyond the chin, you might want to pin them back in a small barrette. I tease my fine hair to give it a little bit of volume and then pin back far away from my face. You can leave a small piecey section or two hanging in the front to frame the face if you like.

How your proceed from here depends on the length of your hair. This month's Glamour outlines some excellent strategies for shorter hair (as illustrated by the lovely Scarlett Johanssen), but I can only relate my strategy for shoulder-length or longer hair.

There are two basic approaches to this look: the high ponytail or the french coif. The high ponytail is clearly the easier of the two and looks a little more casual and fun, while the french coif will give you a little more polished look.

After your hair is up, use a hot curling iron to calm any stray pieces of hair down and separate with more wax pomade. For this look, you want a few rough edges. It should look like you didn't try too hard to achieve the look (even though, clearly, this is a time consuming process). If your shorter layers are not following the program, you'll need to get out your box of bobbi pins or small barrettes. For a more formal look, hide your bobbi pins, but for a more fun look, use a variety of cute barrettes and pins and let them show!

With a little practice, this is a look that's easy to master and that you're sure to find useful in the upcoming holiday season!

Rating:

Umberto Giannini's Glamour Shimmer Mist

Matrix FlikTrix

As the leaves are changing, the nail polishes that line the shelves change color, too; deeper reds and plums fill in the spots where the corals and pinks of spring and summer used to reside. I find these deep colors to be absolutely irresistible, and while I am changing out my closets, I like to change my polish wardrobe as well.

I read in a magazine at the start of fall that the new trend was to wear these deep, dark colors on your fingernails and leave the sheer nudes to your toes. I've done just the reverse for many years, but this idea makes a lot of sense. Unless you're living somewhere very warm, your toes aren't seeing much daylight these days. You might as well paint them a nice, neutral shade that looks clean and manicured but that is really easy to maintain. The darker shades will show chips more easily, and who really wants to spend a lot of time thinking about their pedicure when it's basically hidden most of the time?

I chose Revlon's Colorstay Always On Nail Enamel (Walgreen's, $5.99) for my toes in Stay Neutral. I liked that the shade of pink was very close to my skin color, and I also liked that it has subtle sparkles in it to give it depth. I've used this on my toes twice now, and while I do really like the color, I am not in love with the enamel.

It dries really quickly, which may be a blessing for those who have skills with the nail polish. I, on the other hand, need a few seconds to work out the kinks in my application. With this polish, by the time you've moved on to the next nail, the previous one is half dry. Any attempts at fixing something will lead to obvious clumps and bumps that can't easily be ironed out. At the same time, it doesn't dry fully for quite some time, definitely greater than 20 minutes. You'll regret touching them even lightly at this point.

It does last for a long time, definitely longer than the 5 days promised on the bottle. The polish loses its shine quickly, so you'll want to reapply the supplied top coat regularly. Since their supplied top coat isn't as shiny as I would like, I recommend using Sally Hansen's Mega Shine Topcoat to refresh.

As disappointed as I am with Revlon's new nail enamel, I am absolutely in love with Rimmel's Lasting Finish Lycra Wear Nail Polish (Walgreen's, $2.99). The color I chose, Celebrity Bash, looks nearly black in the bottle, but goes on as a deep blood red.

I generally have a difficult time getting my nails to look as good as they do at the nail salon. Part of it is pure impatience, another large part is a general absence of hand/eye coordination. If you're like me, this polish is for you. It goes on so smoothly. It doesn't drip or clump when you're applying it. Even before I applied my top coat, the color had depth and was super shiny. This is one drugstore nailpolish that really rivals OPI for the great color and quality, all at a very reasonable price.

Other fall manicure tips:

With a color this dark, you've really got to trim your nails down so that the tip barely extends beyond the end of the finger. If you've got longer nail beds like I do, you might have to leave a little more length.

In order to prepare your nails, you'll need to do a little more now that you have in the summer months. When you're applying moisturizer to your hands at night, apply some to your fingernails and cuticles. It will keep your cuticles healthy in the cooler air, and keep your fingernails from splitting as well. Solar Oil is another great way to moisturize your cuticles and nails.

In the cooler and drier weather, it's also vital to use a base coat when you're applying a dark color to your nails. If your nails are parched, they will drink in the color and leave your nails looking yellow when the polish is removed. If possible, give your nails a couple of days of rest every 7-10 days so that the pigments from the nail polish have less time to do damage to your nails.

Revlon ColorStay Nail Enamel:

Rimmel Lasting Finish Nail Polish:

Peter Island, British Virgin Islands - After huge successes at spas throughout the U.S., Anakiri is now offered the Spa at the Peter Island Resort, one of the world’s top private retreats in the British Virgin Islands. The Spa at Peter Island, located just 150 feet away from the breathtaking Caribbean Sea, is the perfect location to let Anakiri help one relax and experience the power of BioEnergy. Anakiri BioEnergetic Skin Care has emerged as the solution to relaxing stressed skin because Anakiri’s natural ingredients work. The products keep skin natural and healthy, and enable soaps, lotions, creams, and even make-up to deliver more amazing results. Affecting not just the epidermal layer, the energy of the ingredients are transferred to the body helping expel toxins and bring back a state of homeostasis or balance. Other spa features at Peter Island include a hair salon, private steam rooms, spa café, waxing, manicures, pedicures, and a retail boutique to purchase your favorite Anakiri BioEnergetic Skin Care products to use at home. The Spa at Peter Island has made Anakiri facials and body treatments available with an emphasis on the soulful well-being, natural curatives and understated elegance one would anticipate while on vacation.

To schedule an Anakiri treatment at the Spa at Peter Island, please call 284-495-2000.

About The Spa at Peter Island

The Spa at Peter Island offers 1,300 acres of lush, untainted private tropical island, five beaches, spa, a private yacht, tennis courts and scuba diving. For more information please contact Judy Lee at (212)-696-0660 or visit their Web site at www.peterisland.com.

About Anakiri

In just 2 short years, Anakiri has become one of the finest skin care lines known in the spa industry today. Their popularity has grown quickly, with spas such as Ula in New York, The Wynn in Las Vegas and Benu in TX, offering customers customized treatments using the Anakiri BioEnergetic Skincare line exclusively. And now, Anakiri has traveled to the British Virgin Islands, setting up shop at the Spa at Peter Island.

Since 2003, Erich Worster, president of Anakiri, has worked with a team of health and beauty experts to create the Anakiri BioEnergetic Skincare line. Anakiri products are made from the latest advances in anti-aging science and natural medicine combined with the highest quality botanical-based skin care formulations.

Jen's Note -- If you've never been to the British Virgin Islands before, let me just tell you: they are an amazing place to visit. They're unspoiled and not crowded for most of the year. I haven't visited the spa at Peter Island Resort, but looking at the pictures on their website makes me want to hop on a plane right now! In addition to the treatments mentioned here, Anakiri also has two new treatments that will be offered at the resort: Churana Body Tea (for the bath tub and the coffee mug!) and
Panela Sugar Scrub (for the shower, and to sweeten your tea!).