Winter Warriors

San Diego Style

Dull, dry, lackluster skin and hair got you down? Try these products to revive your parched dermis and leave you feeling smooth and hydrated.

	Brighten up your day by exfoliating dull skin with Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant, a superfine powder that isn’t abrasive like so many other scrubs. Leaves skin baby smooth and soft. $46. dermalogica.com.
	An intensely hydrating mask with a time-release formula——the longer you leave it on, the more hydrated your skin will be. Wear it all night to fully restore the moisture of your skin. Yon-Ka Masque No. 1, $52. 800-391-5333; yonka.com.
	A multitasking lip gloss, C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine not only adds moisture and a sexy shine, it freshens breath with a potent dose of peppermint oil. $7.50. Bath & Body Works, 800- 756-5005; bathandbodyworks.com.
	Blotchy or dry skin in distress? Origins A Perfect World White Tea Skin Guardian to the rescue. The thick serum goes on smooth, not heavy or cakey, and instantly leaves skin super soft to the touch. $32.50. 800-ORIGINS; origins.com.
	Rich in obsidian minerals, Giorgio Armani Crema Nera regenerating cream goes on weightless, not thick or greasy. Perfect for everyday use, this moisturizer boosts skin’s radiance, helps refine skin texture, nourishes and hydrates. $225. Saks Fifth Avenue, 619-260-0030; giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com.
	In need of hydrated, tangle-free hair? Terax Life Drops Leave-in Protein Conditioner is the answer. Truly a miricle worker, this lightweight product is not a cream base and won’t leave hair heavy or flat. Plus, it prevents color from fading and smells super fresh! $20. sephora.com.
	Puffy eyes and dark circles making you look sleep-deprived? Wake yourself up with the Vichy Oligo 25 Anti-fatigue Cooling Stick. The solid form is genius —— just a quick swipe under each eye, and you’re ready to go. $18. vichyusa.com or CVS.
	Don’t be afraid——this isn’t your mother’s cooking oil. Wash up with DHC Deep Cleansing Oil and your face will be transformed. The water-soluble formula rinses completely, so you’ll never feel a greasy residue. $24. 800- DHC-CARE; dhccare.com.
	The thinnest skin on your body should never be neglected. True Moisture Eye Contour Cream, from the Essential Collection, softens like no other. Instantly see results by gently patting the super-rich cream under eyes for fast firming and smoothness, plus lasting hydration. $50. truecosmetics.com.
	Get rid of cracked heels and elbows with Apivita Propoline Pedi Care cream, $14. With one swipe, dead skin wipes away without scrubbing. Leave on with a heated wrap for extra exfoliation. Then moisturize with the Propoline olive oil and cocoa butter hand cream, $12. apivita.us.

 

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Happy New You

BREAKING NEW YEAR’S resolutions has become as much of a tradition as making them, especially when it comes to vows to exercise. Whatever the reason for the unsuccessful outcomes, we have four simple solutions to shake up your workout and keep your 2008 happy and healthy.
——LORI BERGAMOTTO

Sweat in Style
Lululemon Athletica
Del Mar • 858-847-9435
As you say goodbye to 2007, do the same to your ratty old workout clothes. (Come on, those tattered sweatpants and stained tees will get no one excited about spending an hour at the gym.) Take a cue from fashionable yogis everywhere and opt for threads that are workout-appropriate and look chic. Lululemon Athletica——purveyor of such double-agent duds——has opened its first showroom in San Diego, and it’s already garnering buzz. The clothes are all moisture wicking (so wear them for marathons or meditations) and extremely flattering (thank you, flat seams!), and can be paired with jeans or a cropped jacket for a casual look. Ever the innovator, Lululemon has also equipped some items with ponytail holders and iPod pockets. Buy a few new pieces and you’ll actually want to work out——that’s how good they look. Insider tip: Pick up the wet-dry warm shorts if you see them——they’re flying off store shelves!

Switch Up Your Routine
Iron Core
Pacific Beach • 858-551-2673
Whether it’s social golfing, light swimming or occasional surfing that gets your heart pumping, try kicking your recreational workout up a notch with a class in kettlebell training. Brought to San Diego by New Jersey native Sarah Lurie, a certified Russian kettlebell instructor, this exercise technique taught at Iron Core is all about leaning muscles through fluid power movements that work abs, butt, hips, thighs and more. According to Lurie, “After a good three weeks, your waist will get smaller and your muscles sleeker.” Unlike yoga and Pilates, a kettlebell workout doesn’t isolate certain muscle groups; instead, it implements natural sinuous motions that echo movements you do in your real life——like carrying groceries, holding a child or flipping a mattress. “You get twice the results from the kettlebell that you would from spending eight hours a week at the gym,” says Lurie. $35 per class. Schedule and pricing at ironcorekettlebells.com.

Join the Club
Club at the Del
Coronado • 619-522-8182
If a change of scenery is what your workout needs, consider the newly opened super-luxe Club at the Del. Complete with spin, yoga and Pilates classes, not to mention access to a private members-only pool, the Club at the Del is becoming the premier place to sweat it out in style. Membership buys you access to the Spa at the Del, private lockers, steam rooms, hot tubs and discounted pricing at the hotel bars, restaurants and shops. See hoteldel.com for details.

Raise the Barre
Pure Barre
Solana Beach • 760-846-6327
In a city consumed by yoga, it’s no small feat that Pure Barre is sweeping the San Diego workout scene. A student of the famed Lotte Burke method that sculpted and toned many a New York lady’s figure, Carrie Rezabek took her knowledge and experience of the technique, tweaked it a bit, moved it west and——voila!——Pure Barre was born. It didn’t hurt that Rezabek was a renowned choreographer and dancer, but really, anyone can do this muscle-toning workout. A hybrid of ballet, Pilates and cardio, this 55-minute class tightens your tush and tones your thighs using the dancer’s barre as part of your regime. The result? That lithe ballerina body you’ve been longing for since adolescence could finally be yours in ’08.

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SHOP SAN DIEGO
Where to get the goods

ALO: alosport.com.

Bodywear Boutique: La Jolla,858-456-1054; bodywearboutique.com.

Danskin: 800-288-6749; danskin.com.

Lucy: La Jolla, 858-729-1897; Otay Ranch Town Center, Chula Vista, 619-482-1469; lucy.com.

Merrell Apparel: The Siren Sport Gore-Tex XCR (above), $80, from merellapparel.com.

New Balance: 800-253-7463; newbalance.com.

Nike: 800-806-6453; nike.com.

Puma: San Diego, 619-338-9601; puma.com.

REI: 800-426-4840; REI.com.

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