Inside Weddings

Beauty School

  • If your stressed skin is blowing your calm-and-cool-cover, soothe it with a burst of nutrient- packed Skyn Iceland Arctic Mist With Biospheric Complex, $35; skyniceland.com.

  • What could be more decadent than a scent from an ultra-exclusive parfumeur? How about sixteen of them? The Bond No.9 Perfumista Blending Box is a fragrance aficionado's fantasy: a glam box with candy-wrapped pocket sprays of their most desired scents plus a mixing bottle for creating your own secret potions, $240; bondno9.com.

  • We adore the geniuses who create wildly indulgent things that are actually good for us like Animalia Candles essential oil-packed elixirs housed in Czarina-worthy European mouth-blown glass jars. Each of the six scents brings a specific desired energy into our environment and synchronizes our physical and emotional state; even the color of the super-chic jar symbolically supports the energy inside. Shown here in Stairways, which quiets the mind and helps you ascend above daily obstacles, like whether the reception chair covers should be Sunny Gold or Golden Sun, $72; animalia-kingdom.com.

  • Nature didn t give you the legs of a swimsuit model? Patented skin strengthener Murad Firm & Tone Dietary Supplement attacks stretch marks and cellulite from the inside out, for firm results in just eight weeks. $135 for a four-week supply; murad.com.

  • Celebrity Makeup Artist Robert Jones demystifies makeup with simple how-to s in Makeup Makeovers: Weddings, $24.95, featuring stunning looks for the whole bridal party. Jones secret for fab photos is a gorgeously defined lash line, created by thick, dark, curled lashes. He swears by the Japonesque Heated Eyelash Curler, which can be used after applying mascara. Both available at simplebeaute.com.

  • Celeb hair guru Kim Kimble knows that keeping your hard-won bridal hairstyle in place for hours is a must. Her power-hold pick is Kimble Hair Care Systems Shape and Hold Spritz because it s lightweight and keeps hair soft while preventing movement. $14.20; kimblehaircare.com.

  • The first body care line from uber-elegant niche perfume house L Artisan Parfumeur, the Jatamansi collection is pure, natural, and organic but in the lush, ultra-nourishing way, not the earthy-crunchy way. The Bath Milk, shown, transforms your bath into a softening spa-style soak, $75; artisanparfumeur.com.

  • Perhaps the only Missoni must-have without a six-month waitlist, the Missoni Eau de Toilette captures the spirit of the original Missoni fragrance, in a lighter form with a burst of rose notes reminiscent of the Missoni family garden, $85; Neiman Marcus.

  • Sunkissed Skin + Natural-but-Better Lips The quintessential California Girl look, courtesy of slightly flushed colors like (1) Laura Mercier Peach Mosaic Shimmer Bloc, $38; lauramercier.com, (2) Hourglass Bronze Dust Invisible Veil, $35; hourglasscosmetics.com, and (3) Physicians Formula Multi-Colored Healthy Glow Bronzer Palette, $12.95; drugstores. Keep lips sheer and cushiony with a slick of (4) DuWop Buttercream Lip Balm, $15; duwop.com, (5) L Oreal Pink Grapefruit Colour Juice Sheer Juicy Lip Gloss, $7.50; drugstores, (6) Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick, $14; clinique.com or (7) Tarte Rise & Shine Stain & Gloss in Mauve, $21; sephora.com.

  • Flower Petal Cheeks + Neutral Eyes Achieve this sweetly chic look with luminous cheek hues such as (1) Stila Beach-y Keen Cheek Duo in Quaint and Coral, $20; sephora.com, (2) Benefit Benetint, $28; benefitcosmetics.com, (3) Laura Geller Blush-N-Brighten in Berry, $28; qvc.com and sephora.com, (4) Estee Lauder Tender Blush Sheer Stick in Pearl, $25; esteelauder.com, and (5) Take 5 Blush Glow in Captive, $12; take5cosmetics.com. Keep eyes subtle but sultry with (6) Jemma Kidd Makeup School Eye Wardrobe in Natural, $45; neimanmarcus.com or (7) Kevyn Aucoin The Essential Eye Shadow Set in Palette #2, $55; kevynaucoin.com.

  • Siren Red Lips + Flawless Face It s hard to beat classic All-American glamour, but keep it from looking too done with sheer, natural foundations like (1) Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15, $35; lauramercier.com, (2) Sue Devitt Microquatic Pro-Marine Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30, $35; sephora.com, (3) Jemma Kidd Makeup School Light As Air Liquid Foundation, $38; neimanmarcus.com, and (4) Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup, $65; hourglasscosmetics.com. Amp up lips with (5) Lancome Color Design Sensational Effect Lipcolor in Red Stiletto, $21; lancome.com or (6) Kevyn Aucoin The Expert Lip Tint in Poppie/Basic Red, $23; kevynaucoin.com. Girls in the know start with prime eyes, cheeks, and lips with (7) Laura Geller Spackle Trio, $30; qvc.com and sephora.com.

  • If a one-of-a-kind wedding is a must for you, then your impeccable taste demands an exclusive scent as well. Created expressly for our readers, Amour Infini is the signature scent of Inside Weddings designed by Natural Parfumer Jane Hendler of Ajne Parfumerie, offered in your choice of handmade, Limited Edition bottles the Bohemian Citrine Flacon or the Monogram Flacon. This natural parfum is a blend of plant extracts designed to capture the joy of your wedding day. The scent includes sweet Neroli blossoms to instill a feeling of calm, balance, and trust; an ethereal combination of rare and precious tropical florals Moroccan Jasmine, Tuberose, and priceless Kewda all known to open the heart, boost confidence, and stir romance; and a base of vanilla bean. The slightest whiff will forever bring you back to this amazing day and the infinite love between you and your soul mate. Sold by the quarter-ounce for $200; ajne.com.

  • The eponymous and exclusive fragrance line from Susanne Lang has attracted a devoted following for years, and now Lang s potions are more accessible with her new Sula line featuring her favorite scent combinations conveniently sold in pairs, or singly, as shown here. Champagne Sugar Eau de Toilette is an effervescent blend of champagne, ginger, candied fruits, and sugar, $32; ulta.com.

  • If unisex scent means freshly cut grass and a boring flask to you, think again: The blackcurrant and musk notes in The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9 New York are enough to make us swoon, but add on the stunning dove-emblazoned bottle and its civic-minded message, and, well, they had us at hello. Bond No.9, whose essences reflect NYC spirit, helps support Seeds of Peace, an organization that empowers young leaders from regions of conflict with skills to advance coexistence, $125 - $195; bondno9.com.

  • Few scents say honeymoon better than Creed s new coconut, lime, and hibiscus-steeped unisex scent, Virgin Island Water. It makes not just a scent statement but a green one as well: a portion of its U.S. proceeds will benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council, which protects the world s oceans, $98 - $285; Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.Few scents say honeymoon better than Creed s new coconut, lime, and hibiscus-steeped unisex scent, Virgin Island Water. It makes not just a scent statement but a green one as well: a portion of its U.S. proceeds will benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council, which protects the world s oceans, $98 - $285; Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.

  • If a sojourn at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles could be captured in a bottle, then Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne is it. Inspired by the intoxicating white blooms amidst the iconic hotel, Malone has perfected the orange blossom, a longtime wedding symbol of purity and fidelity, making it thoroughly modern and vibrant, $90 for 100 ml; jomalone.com.

  • Sure, the packaging is to-die-for, but the decadent elixir inside is even more noteworthy. Like a perfume but without the alcohol, Les Bains du Marais Eau de Soin in Fleur d Oranger conjures honey and orange flower petals when you spritz this luxe hydrator all over the body and even on hair, $68; beautyhabit.com.

  • With a zealous following touting it as a fountain of youth serum ever since its launch in the 1980 s, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair sells at a rate of three bottles every minute throughout the world and even has its own cult-culture site. See what all the buzz is about at littlebrownbottle.com, $46.50/1 ounce; Estee Lauder Counters.

  • A longtime recommendation by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and even Oprah, Philosophy Hope in a Jar delivers smoother, healthier, rosy, glowy skin after just a few days of use, using lactic acid to exfoliate and antioxidant beta glucan to protect from further damage, $25/1 ounce; philosophy.com.

  • When even the most fickle product aficionados start pledging loyalty to one certain potion, you know something s going on. R Vive Skincare Intensit Cr me Lustre possesses a beauty triple threat a scientific research-and-results based line with ber-exclusivity and its signature Youth Molecule, IGF (Insulin-like Growth Factor) to up collagen production. Just try prying this skin plumping, firming Holy Grail cream out of their hands, $375; Neiman Marcus and reviveskincare.com.

  • The world-renowned black bar that graced our grandmother s countertop, Erno Laszlo Sea Mud Soap has cultivated quite a legion of devotees, thanks to its power-packed concentration of Dead Sea minerals, which deep clean pores, hydrate and, exfoliate for incredibly smooth skin, $32; ernolaszlo.com.

  • Orlane Paris is one of those ultra-luxe lines that could easily skate by on its chic packaging and fancy French product names, but it backs up its image with results. Many a makeup artist swears by the Pure Youth collection, based on oxygenating skin for a firmer, youthful look. Must-haves include the Pure Youth Serum, $225, and Pure Youth Cream, $165, as a pre-foundation silkening skin-prep, for a breath of intense oxygenation into cells along with an instant glow; 3graces.com.

  • It s no coincidence that the core of the Somme Institute products, MDT5, sounds like some high-tech turbo-charged formula of the future it is. MDT5 is a synergistic blend of six highly engineered vitamins that together produce profound visible improvements in skin texture, tone, and clarity, helping to make wrinkles, acne, and sun damage a thing of the past. Jet-setters adore the Mobile Kit, a seven-day supply of the five-step regimen, $80; sommeinstitute.com.

  • From a cult brand that has cornered the market on exotic natural ingredients, K rner Skincare adds a reviving face-body-hair mist to its formidable age-defying line, Mystify Exotic Flower Dew. Delicate flower and exotic fruit extracts (think hibiscus and blackcurrant) instantly soothe and dew-ify deprived skin, $45; Bergdorf Goodman.

  • When drugstores across the country (as well as e-tailers like Drugstore.com) were perpetually sold-out of Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer, the company knew they were onto something. The idiot-proof, subtle skin darkening complex now comes in special oil-free face and firming body formulas, along with their own separate wait lists, of course, $7.50; drugstores.