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Beauty Essentials Stock your arsenal with these fab finds Words by Vanessa Pascale Spongellé Dermatologist-tested, 100% paraben-free, and cruelty- free, these lux buffers (made in the USA) exfoliate, cleanse, massage, and nourish your body. Spongellé's body buffers are infused with rich moisturizers, exotic extracts, and gentle cleaners that leave your skin feeling smooth, and looking youthful and glowy. For men, women, and kids, Spongellé products are available in a variety of scents and shapes. And the built-in cleanser lasts for 14-30+ washes, depending on the buffer. I love their Coconut Verbena Boxed Flower ($16), French Lavender Boxed Duo ($28), Blue Iris ($20), and Body Contouring Buffer ($25)! Available at www.spongelle.com. La Sirène Want beautiful, skin, hair, and nails? Yes, please! Skip the pricey botox and cosmetic surgery and try La Sirène, a Miami-based marine collagen supplement brand founded by Miami-native Anixia Rodriguez. Sustainably sourced from the Pacific Ocean bordering Japan, where the collagen is derived from the scales of wild-caught tilapia and converted into powder form that you simply mix into any drink. Skin looks more radiate, hair looks healthier, and fine lines, wrinkles and cellulite are diminished. It also strengthens your immune system, detoxifies the body, and benefits joint, muscle, and bone health. Available for $79.99 (30 packets in a box) at www.lasirenebeauty.com, Amazon, & Neiman Marcus. Herbivore: Rose Quartz Facial Roller, Orchid Facial Oil & Rose Quartz Illumina ng Body Oil Facial rolling dates all the way back to 7th century China. This beautiful facial roller ($40) is made with rose quartz, which corresponds to the heart chakra to increase self-love, as well as detoxifies the body with it's gentle massage, which also firms skin. Apply a few drops of the Orchid Facial Oil ($64), and begin rolling at the center of face, under eyes and cheekbones, moving toward the hairline using short, gentle strokes. Then from the chin, move out toward ears, using the smaller roller around the eyes. To further hydrate your body, use the body oil ($48) for luminous, moisturized, sweet-smelling skin. Available at www.herbivorebotanicals.com. Clarins Extra-Firming Phyto-Serum & Extra-Firming Eye This power lift, anti-aging duo minimizes wrinkles and lifts! The Phyto-Serum ($102) is made with white lupine extract, kangaroo flower, and mitracarpus extracts which provide an immediate lift effect. Use daily to achieve smoother and firmer skin. Their Extra-Firming Eye ($64) is an anti-aging eye balm that minimizes wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness. It's made with Kangaroo Flower and Mitracarpus extracts, Caffeine and Horse Chestnut Escin, Organic Almond oil, and Mother- of-Pearl to brighten eyes. The intensive, 2-in-1 treatment can be used daily, day and night or as a 10-minute mask. Available at www.clarins.com.