Sexy Valentine’s Day Skin: The perfect body care duo, The Body Refiner ($110) and The Body Crème ($195) by La Mer work in tandem to polish and soften the skin.

Since The Max Huber Research Labs began engineering their first body treatments, they have incorporated the most luxurious ingredients. A multi-faceted treatment which utilizes precious ingredients—including 1.75 carats of pure diamond dust— the Body Refiner delivers a cushiony resurfacing treatment the instantly lifts away dull cells, gently retexturizing skin to reveal a smooth and supple new surface. Follow with La Mer’s “seaweed-wrap in a jar,” The Body Crème, to saturate skin with a wave of long-lasting hydration. A true treat and lavish skincare experience.

La Mer products are available at select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman stores.

Holiday parties are just around the corner and after a year of pinching pennies, we all deserve to kick back and enjoy, while looking absolutely fabulous! So maybe you have to skip that new dress – no problem! You can get a stunning new look simply by heading to your nearest drugstore. Here are some tips on how to hit those holiday parties looking (and feeling) like a million bucks by spending only a few:

Beauty is really skin deep

Want to look younger? Brighter? Beautiful? Don’t we all… And now we can! RoC’s new Multi-Correxion Skin Perfecting System is clinically shown to transform skin in just two weeks! The three-step system has all you need for you daily skin routine and works to combat multiple signs of aging so you get transformational results.

Smooth skin from head to toe

With the holidays come cold, dry weather and skin can easily become dry and cracked, which can be painful (not to mention unattractive). Keep skin hydrated and healthy looking with an intensive treatment like LUBRIDERM Intense Skin Repair Ointment.

Be prepared

Something always creeps up the night before a big party, and if you’re acne prone, that something usually is a big, ugly zit. Fortunately, on-the-spot treatments work better than ever today. Try Clean & Clear’s newest Advantage Mark Treatment, which not only works to reduce acne, but also fights post-acne marks.

Pucker up for the Mistletoe

You never know when you’ll be caught under the mistletoe, so being prepared is a must. Neutrogena MoistureShine Gloss is packed with moisture-boosting emollients and nurturing botanicals that are clinically proven to improve the health, softness and smoothness of lips, so there will be no need for panic when receiving that surprise holiday kiss.

Keep good habits

After a night on the town, we all just want to hit the hay – but if you want to keep your skin glowing, wash your face first! Purpose’s tried-and-true Gentle Cleansing Wash removes oil, dirt and makeup. The soap-free formula is gentle enough for even sensitive skin (as well as the delicate eye area!) and won’t irritate or dry out skin.

Drink up!

No, I don’t mean eggnog! Your hair takes a real hit during the holidays – between the cold weather and the excessive styling, you need to keep your hair hydrated to ensure it looks healthy and stays soft. Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner that quenches the hair. Try Aveeno’s Nourish+ Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner, which brings damaged hair back to life in just three washes. With its Nourishing Wheat Complex plus Hydrating Oat, Aveeno’s Nourish+ Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner replenishes vital moisture as it zeros in on the weakest parts of the hair that need it most.

This season, give your loved ones the gift of soft, moisturized skin (Marta is all about it:) with St. Ives.

St. Ives Moisturizing Oatmeal & Shea Body Wash offers superb non-drying cleansing for visibly healthy skin. By incorporating two of nature’s BEST ingredients, this body wash wraps skin in natural Oatmeal and Shea Butter extracts for the ultimate skin nourishment. ($2.99 for 13.5 fl. oz. bottle)

St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish helps renew, moisturize and smooth skin. Made with the mixture of 100% natural Oatmeal extract, moisturizing Shea Butter and Sugar Crystals, this body polish helps remove dead skin cells creating healthier, brighter, and moisturized skin. ($6.99 for 8 oz. jar)

St. Ives Fresh Skin Warming Scrub is a one-step cleansing scrub to help reduce the appearance of pores. The gentle all-natural exfoliants remove dead, dry skin cells, while the mild cleanser lathers into a creamy foam to whisk away pore-clogging oil and dirt. A truly fulfilling sensory experience, the formula subtly warms when in contact with water to relax pores for a deeper clean. ($4.99 for 4 fl oz. tube)

I’m all about smooth skin. This is why finding the right razor for shaving and getting that silky soft skin without any pain is so important to me. I’ve recently discovered Gillette Venus Breeze and I became a fan. One major plus about this razor is that it doesn’t pull on my skin and it glides smoothly and effortlessly on my skin. It feels cushioned, if that makes sense. The Gillette Venus Breeze has a built in softening gel bars so it suggesting to skip the shaving cream, but because I’m so used to shaving cream I still use it with this razor. I know, it’s tough to fight habits sometimes, LOL.

Gillette Venus Breeze the official description on www.gillettevenus.com : 2-in-1 Shave Gel Bars—Makes Shaving So Easy. Secret to a time-saving shave? Venus Breeze. Simply wet the razor for an amazingly smooth shave. Flexible Shave Gel Bars are built in, and contain rich body butters for a light lather, a smooth glide and no need for separate shave gel or soap.