New York - November 09, 2004

Beauty Secrets and Lies

Pharma Facials

You can never be too rich or too thin.

Of all the lies we’re told, it’s universal truths like these that are the worst. Case in point: Mary-Kate and Paris would be happy if only they had a savings account and cheesecake.

But there really is no such thing as too-flawless skin.

The latest place to get it? Pharma. The gem of a shop just added a treatment room. Tucked in the back, facialist Monica Waters rules the roost, with a no-nonsense, sweet-as-pie demeanor and a peaches-and-cream complexion that’s more inspiring than envy-inducing.

Her approach is charming and thorough, which means she’ll rub your neck and feet, suggest minerals and vitamins you could be lacking, and even read your tarot card if it means you’ll walk out looking better.

That’s right. Cliché or no cliché, perfect skin just may be in the cards for you.

Pharma, 17 Clinton Street, between Houston and Stanton Streets (212-505-3505 or pharmanyc.com).