03.18.08

 
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mysettings		   it's time for some spring cleaning, so break out of your shell shock, go naturale and beware the sultry eyes of march with this list of beauty picks:

shell shock.
in the fable of your life, you'd be played by the always-on-the-go hare. throw the estee lauder bronze goddess tortoise compact ($75) in your bag for a sun-kissed glow you can apply in transit. the round, gold-trimmed case is only avail for a limited time, so catch it if you can. available at neiman marcus. 5 copley place. at stuart. 617.536.3660. www.esteelauder.com


double duty.
prescriptives anywear multi-purpose makeup stick ($35) is the best thing to come in pairs since stiletto pumps. the new mini makeup comes in a set of two easy-to-tote sticks and offers sun protection and medium coverage. prudential center. 760 boylston street. near fairfield. 617.262.6000. www.prescriptives.com


nars naturale.
hawaiian alaea salts and french sel gris crystals join the alluringly exotic scent of tahitian gardenia in NARS oil-infused therapy soak ($120). become one with nature (and your bathtub) and feel good: 100 percent of net proceeds benefit al gore's climate project. 290 speen street. at worcester. 508.318.2600. www.narscosmetics.com


coming up roses.
don't be fooled by the moniker. fresh cannabis rose eau de parfum ($75) is far from a weed. stop by the newly revamped fresh boutique on newbury to catch a whiff of the sensual and sweet combo of bulgarian rose, dark choco and patchouli notes. 121 newbury street. between clarendon and dartmouth. 617.421.1212. www.fresh.com


high-def.
it may sound like something you slip a DVD into, but the cargo blu_ray high definition mattifier ($24) is actually a liquid that refines pores, smoothes skin and controls oil. it's specially designed for starlets who are filmed in high-def, but it couldn't hurt to use it during your own 15 minutes of fame. available at sephora. 800 boylston street. at fairfield. 617.262.4200. www.cargocosmetics.com


eyes of march.
put a little jolt in your daily cleanse-tone-moisturize routine with the shisheido eye moisture recharge ($39). the antioxidants in this creamy gel potion de-puff delicate skin and help eliminate that frazzled look. it won't wake you up, but it'll take you from bleary-eyed to bright-eyed in a dab. available at C.O. bigelow. 100 huntington avenue. at harcourt. 617.236.7257. www.shiseido.com


slam dunk.
you don't have to watch college basketball to get into the game. sign up for the equinox fitness march madness workout. trainers kimmel yeager and kristy discipio will jumpstart your spring training with athletic cardio drills and strength-building exercises to use on, or off, the court. march 26 and march 28. 131 dartmouth street. near columbus. 617.578.8918. www.equinoxfitness.com
     



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