Avert skin-care crises with the Catastrophe Cosmetic fresh mask. Antioxidant-rich blueberries deliver nutrients, and calamine powder and chamomile essential oil soften and soothe the skin, while orange oil and deep-cleansing clay help remove toxins $9.45 at LUSH Cosmetics (407 Decatur St., 525-0730; www.lush.com).
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Peter Thomas Roth botanical buffing beads help exfoliate and remove dead skin cells that can dull your complexion. The ultra-fine jojoba beads also help to open clogged pores and emulsify the sebum that contributes to blackheads and whiteheads $36.95 at Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-0225; 3414 U.S. Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., 899-8555; www.earthsaversonline.com).
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From Simone, Make Me Up's private-label cosmetics line, this creamy eye shadow is perfect for winter, when skin tends to get dry. Save the gray for another day; blue is a smashing hue for eyes that demand attention $9.50 at Make Me Up (3426 Magazine St., 891-9688).