All that party prep can do a number on delicate tresses. In your downtime, slather on V05’s Total Hair Recovery, slap on a shower cap and relax as the vitamin-packed treatment goes to work. $5 at Rite Aid.

Variety is the spice of life— and fingernails. Kiss Nail Artist Paints are available in a variety of primary, neon and metallic shades — so you can paint each nail a different color. $3, at CVS.

When it comes to red lipstick, there are no rules, says Peggy Giannakis, an aesthetician and makeup artist at About Faces Day Spa & Salon in Canton. “For longer-wearing lip color, first line and fill in lips with a lip liner,” she says. Then just apply straight from the tube— no need for a lip brush. Giannakis
recommends Smashbox’s Photo Finish Lipstick in ‘Legendary’ as a great universal shade. 1501 S. Clinton St., 410-675-0099, http://www.aboutfacesdayspa.com.

Keep flu bugs at arm’s length with CleanWell’s All-Natural pocket-sized hand sanitizer, which uses natural thyme —  not chemicals — to zap germs, making it safe for the whole family. $3 at Whole Foods.

Whoever claims that vanilla is a bore has yet to try Carol’s Daughter Vanilla Truffle Indulgence Body Set, which features a cleansing cream and body lotion that leave skin clean, hydrated and almost good enough to eat. $25, at http://www.macys.com.

Calling all snow bunnies! While hitting the powder, don’t forget to save face. Après ski apply lavender toner from emerginC to calm skin, restore pH levels, prevent moisture loss and inhibit bacteria growth. $28, at http://www.emerginc.com.  

The buzz from Yigal Azouel’s fall runway came not only from the designer’s fashions, but also from the models’ ombré manicures. The cutting-edge look, courtesy of nontoxic lacquer maker butter London, was created by softly
layering Salmon Pink, ’80s Turquoise and Pastel Pistachio nail polish to create the illusion of Missoni-esque woven fabric. $14, at http://www.butterlondon.com.

Long-lasting lipstick has made leaps and bounds since making its rather sticky entrance in the 1990s. Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick offers staying power without causing dryness and flaking. The result is a glossy finish that stays put even through a swoon-worthy New Year’s smooch. $5, at http://www.walgreens.com.

You might think Botox injections are so 20th- century, but according to Dr. Michael Cohen of the Cosmetic Surgery Center of Maryland, they continue to be the single most effective weapon in treating and preventing crows’ feet. The injections go to work in three to five days and last several months. “For significant results in facial rejuvenation without any recovery time, Botox injections are my top recommendation,” says Cohen. Quite an eye opener! Dr. Michael Cohen, 410-296-0414, http://www.cscmd.com.

Curly haired gals can now embrace the trendy medieval braid without fear of frizz thanks to this step- by-step from Ouidad styling wizard Morgan Willhite.

- Run detangler through hair to get rid of knots
- Apply a shine serum from root to tips
- Braid a few strands of hair on each side of your part
- As you braid each section, coat it with Ouidad Clear Control Pomade
- Pull the sides of hair back, including the braids, and secure with a barrette or pin
- Secure the braid with ponytail holders and text Prince Charming to let him know you’re ready.

Lady Gaga’s outré tresses may be her signature, but these days the regular clientele at Mount Washington’s Spa & Salon are eschewing bold color in favor of looks that are more, well, subtle. “Today, women want more natural color and are also very concerned with the overall condition of their hair,” says colorist Michael Reese. “We use Goldwell’s Silk Lift Lightening System to achieve natural, lower- level blonding. The product is ammonia-free and has added conditioner for overall healthier hair.” Mount Washington Spa & Salon, 1600 Kelly Ave., 410-664-4610, http://www.mwspa.com

Seasons change and hems rise and fall, but the smoky eye never goes out of style. Estee Lauder’s new Pure Color Eyeshadow Palette in Blue Dahlia has everything you need to get those smoldering peepers. The vibrant five-color palette in four finishes employs True Vision color technology for intense pigment. And it comes in a sleek gold compact, perfect for slipping into your minaudiere as you step out into the night. $45 at http://www.nordstrom.com

You’ve seen divas Scarlett Johansson, Rhianna and Beyonce flashing Minx animal print metallic tips on their claws, er, fingers. Now you can have the same look with Broadway Nails’ glue-on chrome nails in zebra and leopard print. The nail kits contain 24 nails in 12 different sizes per box. $6 a set at Wal-Mart and http://www.beautysupplyonline.com

Thanks to the folks at Wholearth Beauty and Bath, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without gaining an ounce. The company’s new No. 9 scent was (we’re not kidding) created after lucky staffers spent hours in cupcake stores and bakeries inhaling the aromas. The result is a caramel, brown sugar and grapefruit-infused solid fragrance formulated with USDA- certified organic oils and beeswax and devoid of chemicals. It’s good enough to eat. $40 at http://www.wholearthbeauty.com

It’s time to meet your match— your perfect makeup match, that is. Sylk Cosmetics of Federal Hill offers customized foundation, blush, body shimmer, eye shadow, nail polish and lipstick. “We can create any color, whether it’s matching a fabric swatch or re-creating discontinued shades from other makeup lines,” states owner and professional makeup artist Tiffany Jeffers. 1049 S. Charles St., 410-585-8654, http://www.sylkcosmetics.com.

Sure, those hotel hair products always look so cute and smell so sweet. But then blammo, one try and your hair’s a mess. Rather than play Russian (hair) roulette, toss Keratin Complex Travel Valet, a shampoo and conditioner duo packaged in TSA-approved 3-ounce bottles, into your overnight bag. $16, at http://www.keratincomplex.com.

No need to sacrifice sleep for your beauty regimen. Thanks to Miracle Skin Transformer, a triple-threat that leaves skin airbrushed, hydrated and protected in one easy step, you can get in some extra snooze time while looking like you spent hours getting ready. $48, at http://www.miracleskintransformer.com.

Since clawing and biting are not socially acceptable behaviors, what’s a girl to do when faced with a pesky hangnail? Do like the Boy Scouts and “always be prepared” by carrying Tweezerman’s Squeeze & Snip Hangnail and Cuticle Nipper and Zip File in your purse. $25, at http://www.tweezerman.com.

Green-leaning gals who eschew mani-pedis because of the not-so-pretty chemicals in all that pretty polish need not go bare any longer.

Organic Glam is a fast-drying, chemical-free nail lacquer in an array of fashion-forward shades that will keep you on trend from your fingertips to your tootsies. $16.95, at http://www.organicpharmacy.com.

Since Cleopatra is said to have bathed in milk, we think she’d have been a fan of Elemis Melting Cleansing Gel. The gel’s exotic ingredients— argan oil, rice silk, acai fruit and rosemary leaf— emulsify into a rich liquid milk that cleans skin while rebalancing and eliminating shine. $35 at Nordstrom.

Whether you’re hanging 10 or sipping a mai tai on the beach, Elemental Herbs Sunstick packs the powerful UVA/UVB protection of zinc and rich organic oils into a pocket-sized stick applicator. The transparent SPF 30 formula, tested and approved by professional surfers, is chemical- free and coral reef safe. Jeff Spicoli would approve. $8, http://www.elementalherbs.com.

Good news for all of you who’ve steered clear of fake eyelashes for fear they’ll fall into the soup while you’re batting your lids. Kiss Premium Eyelashes’ patent-pending “application strings” offer fast, precise application that will let you flutter your falsies with confidence. $4 at Wal-Mart and Walgreens.

Are you losing the battle against Baltimore’s notorious summer heat and humidity? Has every day since May been a bad hair day? Mount Washington’s Kobi Salon comes to the rescue with Lasio’s Keratin Tropic, a straightening treatment that’s free of formaldehyde and its derivatives. “The express treatment, which lasts two to three months, is perfect for special occasions or for customers who are hesitant to try stronger keratin treatments that contain formaldehyde,” says Lisa Pozderac, co-owner of Kobi Salon. Prices start at $150. 6322 Falls Road #B, 410-828-7800, http://www.kobisalon.com.

Soothe winter-battered hands with Kiss My Face Foaming Peace Soap. The 100 percent natural castile soap is made from a combination of organic olive oil, coconut oil, hemp and jojoba oils. It’s free of parabens, phthalates and animal ingredients, and is not tested on animals. $4, at Whole Foods Market.

> Trend-setting hair salon and cosmetic boutique No Worries recently debuted in Towson. The salon’s offerings include customized lip butter, 10-minute professional permanent color, professional makeup and hairstyling for special occasions and grooming products for men. The space houses five stylists and 24 working makeup stations featuring No Worries Cosmetics, a full cosmetics and skin care line created by hairstylist, makeup artist and salon owner Jill Turnbull. 29 W. Allegheny Ave., Towson, 410-296-8281, http://www.noworriescosmetics.com

Paul & Joe’s Protective Fluid Foundation S is a long-lasting, protective foundation that keeps your skin conditioned and flawless, no matter what Mother Nature throws at you. The formula is infused with oil-repellent coated powder and peppermint extract to control oil production, creating a shine-free, velvety finish. $38, at http://www.beautyhabit.com.

Crabtree & Evelyn’s new Citron Bath and Body Care line doesn’t disappoint. The products (bath & shower gel, body bar, body scrub, body lotion and body soufflé) are inspired by the sun-kissed Mediterranean’s bountiful citrus fruits, honey and coriander. $10 to $28, at Crabtree & Evelyn, Towson Town Center.

Trish McEvoy’s new all-in-one Lash Enhancing Eye Liner is infused with the powerful protein complex, SymPeptide, to improve lash fullness. The ultra-fine brush delivers a precise line, while
activating the treatment on the lash line. $95, at Nordstrom.

Chantecaille’s Sea Turtle Palette and New Hydra Chic Shades help save wildlife and— with pearl particles— help you enter spring, shining up the newest in neutral trends. Five percent of the proceeds go to WIDECAST, which helps Caribbean sea turtles. At Neiman Marcus in Chevy Chase, or online at Chantecaille.com; $79.

Laura Mercier’s Crème de Pistache Soufflé Body Crème and Scrub is ultra-whipped scented body goodness, capturing the essence of creamy pistachio nuts, almond, praline and hazelnut nuances. At Blue Mercury, Sephora, Nordstrom; $55.

Clinique’s Youth Surge Night Age Decelerating Night Moisturizer helps skin gain that energized “eight-hour effect” come morning (in other words, it’s beauty sleep in a jar). At Clinique counters, finer department stores; $48.50.

Extreme bold volume, plus extreme black (or brown or indigo or violet), plus an extreme brushcomber, means you’re batting pretty eyelashes this spring with Estée Lauder’s Sumptuous Extreme Mascara. At Estée Lauder counters, finer department stores; $23.50.

Add a dose of color to your winter pallor with Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Blendable Blush. This pressed powder blush delivers long-lasting, blendable, smudge-resistant color. With a natural hair contouring brush, the blush offers smooth, even, sheer coverage for a healthy natural glow that will help shake off the winter doldrums. $5 at Wegmans, Hunt Valley.

Time to clear the clutter out of your medicine cabinet! No longer do you need a serum, a daytime moisturizer, a nighttime moisturizer and an eye cream. Dr. Macrene’s 37 Extreme Actives all-in-one high-performance anti-aging cream combines 37 active ingredients that fight redness, wrinkles, reverse UV damage and stimulate DNA and cellular repair. Available at Neiman Marcus, Chevy Chase, $295.

Snap up Paul & Joe’s Symphony gift kit for a song. Inside the pretty floral makeup bag you’ll find Sheet Music Shadows— thin cards embossed with eye shadow pigments and adorned with sheet music by Chopin along with Luxury Lip Rouge, a dual-colored three-dimensional gloss. $58 at Urban Outfitters, Harborplace.

Struggling to grow out your curly tresses? Indulge your follicles with Miss Jessie’s Super Sweetback Treatment. Using growth stimulants such as shea butter and centella extract, this ultra-rich emulsion will soften and elongate your strands without adding a pound to your waistline. Starting at $9, at http://www.missjessies.com.

Winter means snuggling up to a warm fire with your sweetie. Be sure to keep the embers glowing with Express Honor, an edgy new scent for men. With water accord, peppermint and basil top notes, leading to a heart of grapefruit, fig and green ivy, the smoldering fragrance dries down to a base of musk and a hint of vanilla. Starting at $45 at Express, Towson Town Center.

Though those long days at the beach may have come to an end, you can still maintain your summer glow with a little help from Rimmel London Natural Bronzer. This light, natural-looking bronzing powder gives you a perfect sunless tan all year-round. $5, Wegmans, Hunt Valley.

Keep your skin smooth and supple this winter with Glowology’s Bubbling Exfoliant. Soothing exfoliating properties, including oats and honey, gently remove dead surface skin cells without over-drying. Skin-enriching coconut oil relieves dryness and flaking while preventing wrinkles. $18.50, Teresa B. Gift and Home, Cockeysville.

Planning on traveling for the holiday season? Be sure to stash Biore Makeup Removing Towelettes in your carry-on bag. Swipe one of the green tea, vitamin E and coconut water infused cloths on your face while airborne and step off the plane with moisturized, rejuvenated skin. $6.50 at Target.

Alchimie Forever’s Kantic Mask, infused with natural botanicals including oats, grapes, blueberries and wild pansies, is the perfect remedy for soothing, protecting and brightening parched, post-summer skin. $60, at Alchimie Forever, 1010 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.

BIORÉ® Steam Activated Cleanser offers a deep, detoxifying clean via a cool mint extract that works with the warm steam of your shower. Contrasting heat and cold create at-home spa pleasure.  $6, at Target.

Bobbi Brown’s Black Velvet Collection is a grown-up take on glitter, and the almost-black shades (Black Cocoa, Black Cherry, Black Chocolate, etc.) help you get your autumn glam on. Starting at $20, at Macy’s.

PRIORI Cellular Recovery Serum with DNA Enzyme Complex is formulated with potent repair enzymes clinically proven to reverse DNA damage. Hello good-looking skin! $90, at La Papillon.

Bed Head™ Superficial, Heavy Metal and Girly Toys collections are hair-fun going into the holidays. Starting at $6, at Ulta.

Owner Chas Kuhn, who has styled the tresses of Baltimoreans for years, brings his expertise in coloring, highlights and cuts to Chas Spa•Salon at the Ritz-Carlton Residences. The full-service salon and spa officially opened its doors in May and has already generated plenty of buzz for its customized hair treatments, organic products and cutting-edge spa offerings. Particularly unique is a self-service mini-retreat called the Oasis, where clients detoxify in a eucalyptus-infused steam room while slathered in a mud mask. iPod docks are plentiful so customers can relax to their own favorite tunes, all while taking in the hypnotizing fiber optic light show. The mask is followed by a quick rinse in the adjacent shower and a skin rejuvenating body scrub. For those looking for a more intimate setting, a couple’s package is available. Lovebirds can unwind in a private room with side-by-side massages and a 30-minute soak in a hydrotherapy tub, while nibbling on the requisite chocolate-covered strawberries and sipping Champagne. 801 Key Highway, 410-625-2427

Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue (the sequel to Blue) is the quintessential scent of fresh, as if the last lawn of summer has just been mown, with a fresh Mediterranean breeze coming through. No heavy florals for the women ($62); energizing citrus for the men ($57). At Nordstrom; Towson Town Center and The Mall in Columbia.

The Ultra Correction Line Repair by Chanel has a new revolutionary anti-wrinkle solution that uses FN3K, a natural enzyme found in skin, to keep sugar from binding to collagen fibers (binding that causes those nasty wrinkles). Plus, it’s Chanel! Starting at $85. At Macy’s.

Inspired by Australian surf culture, the Bombora Collection from BECCA intersperses shades from sand and sea with bright retro tones for eyes and pomegranate splashes for lips and cheeks. Bombora Palette, $68; Sheer Tint Lip Colours, $24; Cheek Beach Tints, $25; at Kibana Salon & Spa, Silver Spring.

Depth therapeutic body washes are sea-breeze inspired and infused with organic aloe offering a pure, cool clean. $10, at Whole Foods, Mount Washington Mill and Harbor East.

Supergoop’s water-resistant, pre-moistened sunscreen wipes shield you from the sun and deliver SPF 30 and UV protection for the body and face, all with a few easy swipes! $34, at Sephora, Towson Town Center.

Cover FX’s bronzing pressed powder gives a healthy, sun-kissed glow and youthful flush. Ideal for all— even sensitive skin types win with this one! $28, at Nordstrom, Towson Town Center and The Mall in Columbia.

’Tis the season to show off! Flatter toes with OPI’s vibrant Gerbera daisy hues like Atomic Orange and Bright Lights Big Color. $8.50, at About Faces, five area locations, including Timonium, Towson, Pikesville and Canton.

A springtime skin-saver, Pürminerals Hot Rocks all-over face color uses pressed minerals to brighten eyes, lips and cheeks with a subtle glow. $23.50, at Ulta, Hunt Valley Towne Centre and The Avenue at White Marsh.

Infuse water-rich nourishment back into parched skin. The H20+ Oasis Collection’s dual-action exfoliator, ultra hydrating lotion and energizing serum is packed full of sea botanicals and other ocean goodness like sea fennel and sea lettuce. Starting at $24, at Ulta, Hunt Valley Towne Centre and The Avenue at White Marsh.

Made with therapeutic salts, One With Nature bar soaps not only promote healthy skin, but the flowery scents are delightful. $13, at Whole Foods, Harbor East and Mount Washington.

Collector’s Edition Candles from Jo Malone unleash nonstop whiffs of Caribbean island breezes and exotic fruits from the provinces of Spain.  Let loose the freshness of zesty mandarins, sun-warmed figs and white grape citrus. $65, at Saks Fifth Avenue, Chevy Chase.

One’s Solid Shampoo lets you lather up in just three or four rubs and comes in an adorable, bio- degradable package equal to three 8 oz. regular-sized bottles. Not to mention, the silver tin makes it totally portable. $7, at Target.

Unfold into twilight with Thymes Moonflower Eau de Parfum, a mystical blend of cinnamon, fresh magnolia and dark amber. $49, at National Aquarium Store and The House Downtown, Belvedere Square.

Mix glamour and green with Sukicolor’s 3-in-1 palette for smackers and cheeks, loaded with an organic repair butter to treat chapped lips. $28, at Meadow Hills Wellness and A Brighter Path, Annapolis.

Forget the diamonds this Valentine’s Day. Borghese’s Serenity Now Gift Sets pamper, purify and deep clean for a total body experience. $47, at Fields Pharmacy, Pikesville.

Fountain of Youth, take that! Estee Lauder’s Perfectionist [CP+] Targeted Deep Wrinkle Filler uses intensive therapy to push up and reduce the deepest creases on contact. $40, at Nordstrom and Macy’s.

Tense? Kobi Salon’s European Facial and Swedish Massage Package has deep-pore cleansing, skin analysis and exquisite kneading to relax the muscles. Treatments start at $75 at Kobi Salon, Falls Road.

Oribe has styled the hair of Gisele Bundchen, Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Madonna and then some. His new line of hair products for brilliance and shine are a great post-summer hair treat guaranteed to make locks soft and hydrated once more. $44 to $49 at Blue Mercury, bluemercury.com, and at About Faces Day Spa and Salon, http://www.aboutfacesdayspa.com

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but not every pink has to be girly. Bobbi Brown has taken up the fight with her Pink Limited Edition line. Find Pink Quartz Glitter Lip Gloss and Tulle Lip Color— both offering toned down elegance for a cause. $40, at Nordstrom.

The new Jack Black Rx Series is pumped full of plantago, green tea, bamboo, pea peptides and more natural goodies that combat free-radicals, stimulate collagen and reduce shaving irritation, all while tightening skin. Men, take notice! Protein Booster Skin Serum, $60, and Protein Booster Eye Rescue, $40, at Nordstrom

Dr. Hauschka pulls a 180 on skin care philosophy: At night, don’t wear moisturizer. Let your skin breathe— moisturizers are for daytime. Even better, hit the newest in body oils: Moor Lavender, Lemon Lemongrass, Almond St. John’s Wort and more. All organic, all $29, at One Wellness Spa, http://www.onewellnessspa.com

Calm your stress with a Relaxation Facial ($80) at FX Studios. Request the Pear and Poppyseed Microderm Polisher by ƒminence to smooth your skin. Or, if you’re in the mood for a little spice, go for the Pumpkin Latte Hydration Masque facial. FX Studios, fxstudios.com

No time for that laser treatment? Rid your face of acne and sun discoloration without leaving the house, with the ANSR at-home LED.  $185. Available at Bliss Spa, opening in D.C., July 8, at 515 15th St., N.W., or ansr.com

Green tea, vitamins C and A, maritime pine bark extract, sea buckthorn and titanium dioxide make emerginC spf 30+ tinted sunscreen one of the most lightweight, non-greasy, powerful sunblocks for the face. $35 non-tinted, $37 tinted. Ahava Skin Care, emerginc.com

Get plumping power and an instant dose of moisturizer with Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster SPF 15 Lip Gloss. It protects and conditions with lip-enhancing colors to create the perfect pout for your kisser. $25 each, at Blue Mercury, The Gallery at Harborplace, bluemercury.com

Colors as bright as bikini prints await your blinkers in these Sue Devitt Eye Palettes. These long-lasting, lushly pigmented eye shadows contain sea and shea butter and are infused with vitamins to help hydrate the delicate skin of your eyes. $38, Ulta, ulta.com

Red Flower’s Hammam Lemon Coffee Blossom Olive Stone Scrub reduces the appearance of cellulite and varicose veins just in time for bathing suit season. $62, at Candles off Main in Annapolis, candles-offmain.com

This summer, shape up those eyebrows with the cutest tweezers in town: Hot for Dots by Tweezerman. $15, at Sephora. Tip for tweezing: freeze the area of skin with ice to prep it for pain-free plucking!

Clarisonic Skin Care Brush (a daily facial cleanser brush from the inventors of the Sonicare toothbrush), starting at $185. Available at La Papillon Spa, lapapillonspa.com and About Faces Day Spa and Salon, http://www.aboutfacesdayspa.com

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess line includes makeup in sun-kissed colors, skincare (infused with the warm, alluring fragrances of amber and coconut cream), Fragrance Collection (coconut milk, sandalwood and vanilla unwind into a tropical scent) and the new Pure Color Gloss Sticks (unique 3-D Optic Pearl Technology and microfine reflective pearl bits deliver fuller volume to lips). Starting at $22. At Macy’s in Towson, Owings Mills, White Marsh and Marley Station.

Aveda Sun Care offers a color-safe Sun Care Hair Cleanser that gets rid of chlorine, a Sun Hair Masque that restores moisture to sun-exposed hair and a Sun Care Protective Hair Veil that sprays UV-defense directly onto hair to help minimize color fade and sun damage. Starting at $20, available at Alpha Studio, 410-327-1300; East Bank Hair, 410-435-4414; Elements, 410-823-3942.

Ecosumo.com is a Baltimore-based, one-stop, green online marketplace that focuses on stylish, functional products (home accessories, furniture, apparel, baby items, pet goodies, shoes, health, beauty and more). For beauty fanatics, look no further than Pangea Organics, including our obsession— the Egyptian Geranium Facial Scrub with Adzuki Bean & Cranberry ($32), which removes dead epidermis cells and buffs up the new layer of skin with Geranium and Sweet Almond oils. The Pangea Shower Gel ($16) is the sine qua non of organic pampering, the Egyptian Basil & Mint is a wake-up blast, and the Pyrenees Lavender with Cardamom, an insomniac’s cure.

Wouldn’t it be lovely to go swimming without needing waterproof mascara— to jump out of the pool with long and beautiful lashes, instead of invisible Dandelion wishie seeds? Now you can with Latisse, the prescription lash lengthener proven to grow your batters up to 25 percent longer and 100 percent fuller than what you have now — with the extra bonus of adding growth to sparse eyebrows. $120 for a six-week to two-month supply. Available through Dr. Ira Papel at Facial Plastic Surgicenter, 410-486-3400; Dr. Scott Gerrish at Faces Med Spas, 410-561-5041; and Dr. Adam Basner at The Plastic Surgery Center of Maryland, 410-616-3000.

Unless you—the beauty fanatic—have been in a beauty bubble, you know that Sephora does for makeup junkies what Target does for shopping junkies—it provides the good fix.  So if you also happen to be a fingernail polish junkie, you’re going to love the O.P.I. hats-off-to-Sephora salute: SEPHORA by O.P.I..

You get the long-lasting, chip-resistant polish (which eco-consciously excludes DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde!), along with a sophisticated, yet fun, bright plum color.

SEPHORA by OPI Nail Colour Access 24/7

Restore your sleep with Kneipp’s Orange & Linden Blossom Herbal Bath. Lower your weary body into a home-spa bath, filled with oils made from the European valerian root and the hops that Germans rely on to fight insomnia. Then get ready for nighty-night or a lovely nap, because sleep is on the way. $19; GNC at Towson Town Center.

Kneipp Herbal Bath: Orange & Linden Blossom

Whether March goes out like a lamb or a lion, Coach Legacy Lip Gloss Charm is there for any emergencies. This key chain/mirror/lip gloss duo holds a recipe for loveliness: your lips will pop!  These natural colors plump up the lips as if you’ve been getting collagen injections on your kisser. The only pain is the price: $58; Nordstrom.

Faces Cosmetics has landed at The Mall in Columbia, with products that let you be as natural or as wild as your mood dictates. Make a customized Quad Pack of eye shadows from pigment-packed matte, frost and sheer finishes in more than 200 colors. The lipstick line offers 180 silky, stay-put colors, and the Sheer Glow Mineral Powder corrects uneven skin tone and stays on even after a swim. The Crème Perfection New Mineral Makeup— a unique mineral-based cream-to-powder foundation— instantly softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This line is ideal for cosmetic fashionistas. Prices start at $5 (for the mini-nail polishes) and go way up.

Finally someone who takes the “headshop hippie” out of patchouli. Tom Ford’s White Patchouli is clean and sophisticated, mixing bergamot with delicate white peony and a touch of spicy coriander. And if you think you’re smelling a hint of rose and jasmine, too, then you’re paying attention.  $92 to $138; Nordstrom.

The Spa at the Colonnade is Baltimore’s newest must-visit spot for pampering. Go for the True Balance Therapy ($155), a customized spa treatment combining all the best the Colonnade has to offer. In 80 minutes you’ll get a deep-tissue massage with a Swedish massage, segued into a neuromuscular massage that will put you in la-la land. And if you have an extra 50 minutes and $110, ask for the Danne European Facial, which cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, hydrates, moisturizes and comes with an aromatherapy-soothing arm and hand massage. 4 W. University Parkway; 410-235-5400; colonnadebaltimore.com