Green & Spring Launches in UK

The Green & Spring collection is a new, natural bath and body range of handmade products inspired by the idyllic English countryside and, in particular, the C.Side spa and Cowley Manor estate in Gloucestershire. The design firm of Pearlfisher worked to capture the uniqueness of the product and focus on the countryside—in particular, the birds—that can be spotted within the British Isles.

Each product within the three ranges is characterized by an individual British bird and segmented by individual color palettes that are directly linked to the emotions associated with them. For instance, the Indulging products are inspired by warming hues of reds, pinks and oranges. The front of pack copy forms part of the design story and highlights the key ingredients and their benefits. All packaging is recyclable.

More info: www.greenandspring.com and www.tartecosmetics.com

Crash Candles Shed Light on Artists

Crash Candles utilizes clean, modern graphics from designers such as Snow & Graham papers and Zuz Design, and incorporates them into 7.5oz glass tumblers that are permanently screen printed and fired with the designs. The candles ($23-25), with names such as Garden Grass and Moroccan Tea, are made of 100% natural soy wax and are hand-poured, clean-burning and long-lasting.

Each style has its own scent, and is boxed in 100% paper packaging with a side cutout that allows the consumer to easily smell the candle without opening the box. Crash candles are designed and produced entirely in the USA. More info: www.crashcandles.com

Guerlain Leaves Room for a View

You’ll be so addicted to everything about Guerlain’s new foundation, Parure Gold ($78), you’ll be grateful for the clear column that’s been incorporated into the side of the chic, weighty, polished ebony bottle that alerts you to how much you’ve used so you don’t chance running out. Rejuvenating Gold Radiance Foundation SPF 15 contains Guerlain’s exclusive Gold Radiance Pigments, and promises to revive and illuminate the skin and restore luster. The flared cap is engraved on front and topped with a gold plaque bearing the eponymous logo. The formulation, available in six shades, is also offered in a powder compact, with SPF 10. Available at select Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores.

Pangea Exfoliates and Smooths in One Step

Short on time for your beauty regime? Pangea Organics’ Egyptian Geranium with Adzuki Bean & Cranberry Facial Scrub ($33) restores and balances skin to a smooth, silky softness with one process. The gently exfoliating scrub combines organic adzuki and cranberry seeds in a base of organic shea butter, sweet almond oil and organic evening primrose oil to cleanse away dead, dull surface skin as it moisturizes and hydrates. Just spread over face, neck and décolleté, massage gently in circular motions, then rinse. What’s more, there’s no need to toss the outer carton in the trash because Pangea has created new packaging that is plantable. Soak the box for one minute and plant it about one inch deep in soil. In just a few weeks, in season, you’ll enjoy edible, sweet basil.

More info: www.pangeaorganics.com

Boots No7 Finds a Home at Target

Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum ($22.99), the skin care product that claims that 70% of the volunteers using the product showed a marked improvement in the appearance of photo-aged skin, is available at Target stores nationwide and target.com. According to an independent dermatologist who conducted a year-long clinical study in the UK, the serum makes a visible and structural improvement to the skin, reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles when used long term. According to Boots, this study and revolutionary research goes a step beyond impressive results in that “ it provide[s] … compelling proof of the performance … and sets the bar for all beauty companies to test their products as rigorously as possible.” Product users have reported an immediate difference after initial use.

More info: www.boots.com

ShaveWorks’ Cool Fix Calms Hair Removal Woes

The shaving authorities from Anthony Logistics For Men have brought their expertise to women with the launch of The Cool Fix ($25), an all-in-one gel lotion that fights ingrown hairs, razor burn irritation, redness and other common hair removal woes. The name was created to connect the look of the cool blue product to the fact that it gives you cool relief, therefore “A Cool Fix.” The crown on the label was inspired by a British 1940s WW II poster with the message “Keep calm and carry on,” and also implies that the product has the seal of approval from royalty.A percentage of sales will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

More info: www.sephora.com