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This bright, botanically-inspired boutique deals exclusively in the highly-touted (and richly priced) Clarins cosmetics, skin, and hair-care lines. With products that emphasize plant extracts, vitamins, and minerals, the store appeals to a broad clientele; older women with mature skin make a beeline for the richer, more hydrating Super Restorative line, while teenagers and new grads rock the Oil-Control. Guys shop here, too, for the well-organized, easy-to-understand ClarinsMen line, which includes bestsellers like the facial Fatigue Fighter to energize and the Undereye Serum to reduce dark circles and puffiness. To experience the line in a spa treatment, head uptown to Clarins’ Upper East Side location. — Geeta Dayal

This spa is known for its customized wedding regimen, either a six-week or nine-week walk-up to the big day. The weekly sessions include cellulite control, exfoliation, self-tanning treatments, facials, and makeup lessons. If the bride wishes to share the pampering with bridesmaids and friends, the spa can accommodate private parties of five to ten in their orchid-filled solarium. Prices vary per person for a spa soirée (gourmet catering is extra).