Shop 'til You Drop: The Perfect Pampering in the Hamptons
Beach days are here! Lounging at the pool or driving around, keep those eyes protected. For super-chic sunglasses, from Oliver Peoples to Chrome Hearts, head to Optical Shop of Aspen, located at 53 Newtown Lane in East Hampton. Call 631-329-4318 or visit iloristyle.com.
Keep those eyes further protected with Earth Therapeutics Cucumber Eye Care Kit. After a late night out or a long day in the sun, cool off and soothe your eyes and the delicate skin surrounding them with Recover-E Cucumber Eye Pads. Made with real cucumber extract, Vitamin E and a blend of nutrients, the pre-moistened pads feel amazing on your eyelids, They smell good, too. Afterward, dark circles and puffiness are noticeably diminished. The kit also comes with a Soothing Beauty Mask that you can pop in the fridge for an extra cooling effect. Leave it on for 5–10 minutes, while in the tub or even out on your chaise-lounge. Order a kit for yourself and your pals at earththerapeutics.com.
Next time you’re standing in the sunscreen aisle at CVS, staring blankly into the abyss of too many options, see if they have L’Oréal Paris Advanced Suncare Quick Dry Sheer Finishing Spray. It’s an ultra-lightweight spray-on formulated with an advanced photostable patented UV filter system, powerful antioxidants and smells delicious. Available at CVS, 38 Pantigo Road, East Hampton.
Ever find yourself in dire need of a good exfoliation but without a free hour to book a facial? Luckily, you can use Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion right at home. The micro-scrubbers left my skin incredibly soft and smooth. Made with magnesium oxide, sesame seed oil, potent antioxidants and skin-brightening botanical extracts, Hydroxatone promotes lustrous, healthy skin. For an extra boost, try the Intensive Youth Serum, too. It’s a clear, lightweight gel that is absorbed instantly. And, it’s made with some interesting sea-stuff, like ultrasomes, which are extracts from a marine microbe that speed up the repair of UV damage. Hydroxatone products can be found at the Ulta store at Gateway Plaza in Patchogue and online at ulta.com.
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
Cruciani has opened up at 28D Jobs Lane in Southampton. Cruciani C bracelets are made of macramé lace produced by the Arnaldo Caprai Textile Group and are 100% made in Italy. In bright, fun colors, the bracelets can be layered for a summery look. Call 631-204-5836 or visit crucianic.com.
At last, I found a perfume that is sultry enough for summer nights but light and fresh enough to wear during the day. Ralph Lauren’s new women’s fragrance, Midnight Romance, is a feminine mix of sensual pink peony and mysterious black vanilla. I found mine at Macy’s in Hampton Bays, 190 W Montauk Highway.
Another perfume to hit the shelves this summer is Bond No. 9’s newest fragrance, Shelter Island. With notes of citrus zest, black pepper, white lilies, algae extract, sandalwood, amber, myrhh, musk and oud, the woodsy marine scent is for both men and women. Shelter Island is available at the Bond No. 9 boutique, 45 Main Street, Sag Harbor. Call 631-725-7467 or visit bondno9.com.
Minibar has launched delivery in the Hamptons. Download the free app, which matches your zip code with a local liquor store, giving you quick access to order from that store’s entire inventory. Visit minibardelivery.com.
This summer also marks the opening of Uber Beauty, the only on-demand beauty service delivered to your door. Uber Beauty offers highlights, Brazilian blow-outs and much more. Call to book, 646-586-9758 or visit uberbeauty.co.