One of the most popular lines in Eminence Skin Care is the Stone Crop Collection. Most of us have never heard of the stone crop plant and/ or what it can do for one’s skin. So what is this miracle plant, and why is it a must have?

The Stone Crop plant is a succulent that will help hydrate and nourish your skin. It has a fantastic ability to lighten dark spots or even out your skin tone. Whether they are old, new, pregnancy related or as a result of sun damage, stone crop works to prevent dark spots from coming to the surface. Stone Crop also has anti-aging properties that work to plump-up the skin and protect it from the damaging effects of the environment. Sounds like a win-win to me!

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Men have you ever gone to a spa for a facial? If not why not? Are you too much of a manly man? Do spas make you feel uncomfortable? Well Eclectic Spalon serves the Minneapolis area and is man friendly.

As men we are often neglecting our skin and abusing it at the same time. Lets face it, we do. Many of us either spend too much time outside in the elements, hot, cold, sun, wind. Others spend too much time inside in the fake light sitting on their butts.

We shave, we use bar soap to was our face and we wonder why we get leather face as we age. Getting a regular facial is not only super relaxing but healthy for your skin. We have made it very man friendly here at Eclectic Spalon and our service providers are sensitive to your needs as men and that includes not treating you with feminine products.

So dare I say, “Man Up” and come into the best spa and salon for men in the Twin Cities. You will feel at home here.

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Everyone is always talking about the spa experience and how to get that same feeling at home. For those with the busy schedule or for those on a budget, I have your solution. To get the biggest bang for your buck, and to feel luxurious at home, it is necessary to buy the products that your Esthetician recommends. The products are the key to making your facial results last longer, and to take your skin to a whole other level. It isn’t necessary to buy a ton of products, just the right ones. Book an appointment for a facial and take your skin to the next level.

All over the fashion magazines this summer are models with a neutral shimmery eye, glowing skin, and perfect bold lips in either pink or coral.  Many woman have mastered the shimmery eye with glowing skin, but for whatever the reason are hesitant to try a bolder lip.  Here are some tips that you can try at home:

Beauty Tip: 1. Exfoliate lips before with an old tooth brush and then moisturize.
2. Use a concealer brush to define lips, it can act as an eraser and take away the mistakes at the edge of the lips. You can also use it to sharpen the edge.

Beauty Tip: Use a sharp lip liner the exact same shade of your lip color. Smile while applying to make the application of the liner much smoother.

Beauty Tip: Laying the pencil on its side instead of straight on makes applying easier.

Add your choice of lip color or top it off with gloss for extra shine.  Get ready to look beautiful!

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One of the best parts about my job is that I get to try out new products that come into the spa.  I love samples, and if you saw my linen closet you would know that I love me some products too!  I love the packaging, the way they smell,  the idea that I am doing something good for my skin, and excited with anticipation to see the results.  The worst is when you have spent so much money on a product that doesn’t work, and we have all done that.

That is why I have fallen in love with Eminence Skin Care.  They always deliver on all of their promises, they smell amazing, and the results are the best that I have ever had.  One of the new samples that have come into the spa is the Pink Grapefruit-c Gel.  This gel is is a light-weight moisturizer that is recommended for people with oily, blemished or normal skin types.  This c gel has vitamin C that will help the skin look younger, and a refreshing peppermint that will help heal and prevent blemishes.  The combination of the grapefruit and peppermint smells amazing and I’m loving the lightweight feel.  Once you try Eminence Skin Care everything else pales in comparison.  Come fall in love like I did.

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I bet your asking yourself, if you have never had one of course, do I really need to get a facial?? They are just going to clean my face, put some stuff on it, and in a couple of days it will be back to the same old face just like before right?

Well, you couldn’t be more wrong!  Getting a facial can be both relaxing, informative, and meaningful.

Meaningful?  Well, coming from someone who had really bad acne during her teens knows how meaningful it would have been for me to have clear skin.  Feeling comfortable in ones skin leads to confidence, and who knows where that can lead!
Relaxing?  What could be more relaxing then taking some time out from ones stressful schedule to focus just on you and your skin care needs?  In skin care there is no basic facial.  Every facial is done similarly, but the door is always to be left open for customization.  No two facials will be alike,  just as no two people are alike.
Informative?  Well, during your appointment you have an expert at your disposal to ask any question that has you stumped.  Whether it is regarding make-up, at home care, or a just recommendation, feel free to ask.  They are expecting you to!

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