Skin:

If colder weather and the drying effects of air travel have got your skin singing the blues, help is on the way. From the people behind the Sonicare toothbrush, Clarisonic is an innovative cleansing system that helps exfoliate, smooth and clarify the skin. Perfect for alleviating seasonal dryness, the hand-held device—which, naturally, resembles a big electric toothbrush--uses gentle sonic technology and an oscillating, dual-ring brush head to reduce oiliness and pore size, target dry patches, remove makeup (up to six time more deeply than regular cleansers) and—with regular use—help fight wrinkles. The result is skin that’s brighter, healthier and visibly younger. Safe enough to use every day on even sensitive or troubled skin, the Clarisonic comes with two different brush heads (one for normal skin, the other for sensitive folks), and is equipped with adjustable power levels and a one-minute timer to ensure a perfect deep-cleanse. A trial size of the Clarisonic Gentle Hydro Cleanser, formulated with green tea, aloe and antioxidants to balance the skin’s PH, is also included with the initial purchase.

For more on Clarisonic, including details on where to buy, visit www.clarisonic.com

Color:

This season, put down those sweet treats and get your buzz from the makeup counter, instead. Perennial-favorite Fresh—the Boston-based brand behind classics like Brown Sugar Body Polish, Crème Ancienne, and Soy Face Cleanser—has expanded their Sugar line to include a range of glistening lip colors. Using a base of their award-winning Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15, which uses real sugar, restorative oils and antioxidants to repair and hydrate, the Sugar Lip Gloss collection includes 10 lovely glosses that are shiny without being sticky, and which impart lots of color without being too heavy or pigmented. The glosses also boast moisturizers like shea butter, grape seed oil and black current seed oil, along with Vitamin E and a slight citrus flavor. Available in colors ranging from the shimmery pink Sugar Angel and healthy glow Sugar Baby to deeper holiday-party tones like Sugar Flirt and Sugar Shag, the glosses retail for $25 at www.fresh.com and www.sephora.com. Real sweet junkies will also love limited-edition gift sets like the Sugar Star set, featuring a full-size Brown Sugar Body Scrub, Sugar Blossom Hand Treatment and Sugar Lip Treatment ($85 as a set, $122 when sold separately) and the Sugar Lover sets, which pair a lip gloss (in either Sugar Fairy or Sugar Shag) with a Supernova Mascara ($42).

Body:

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to go green, here’s a good place to start. Dedicated to effective skin- and bodycare using quality plant-based ingredients, Pangea Organics boasts an extensive range of deliciously-scented products-from lip care to liquid soaps-- that truly do a body good. Using innovative, hand-crafted formulations, the line goes beyond using the usual suspects like lavender and chamomile; instead, Argentinean Tangerine is put in a toner to heal and calm, Italian White Sage mingles with geranium and yarrow to form an anti-inflammatory shower gel, and Adzuki Bean and cranberry are used in scrubs to clarify and encourage cell-regeneration. Pangea’s excellent website makes it easy to navigate the line with detailed descriptions of each item and ingredient, as well as info on the skin and the benefits of natural elements. Best of all, a portion of the company’s proceeds go to building the Pangea Institute, a non-profit organization focusing on teaching and researching sustainable living and business models around the world.

For more info on Pangea and to order, visit www.pangeaorganics.com.

Hair:

Without a doubt, one of our hair—and travel—must-haves comes courtesy of T3 Bespoke Labs, makers of the best darn flatirons around. (And believe us, we’ve looked.) With the launch of their tourmaline-infused Wet-Dry iron a few years back—an ingenious tool that can safely be used on damp hair—the brand revolutionized the grooming process, making it possible to dry, style, straighten and smooth hair in one easy step, all without damaging locks. This fall, T3 launched a snazzier version of the Wet-Dry, complete with bedazzled handles, that continues the tradition of leaving hair shiny, healthy and as straight as you want it. (A tip for frequent international travelers: pick-up a Wet-Dry iron overseas that can be used in all countries using 220 volt currents--a perfect, time-saving accessory for on-the-go styling.) Also new is a pink mini flatiron (for use on blow-dried hair) that’s tailored for short locks, as well as a matching pink compact blow-dryer. A favorite backstage at fashion shows, T3 recently partnered with celeb stylist Orlando Pita to create 360, a line of products that support heat styling.

For more on T3 Bespoke Labs, visit www.t3micro.com.