DR. SUZANNE LEVINE'S FOOT FACIAL, $50 What It claims to do: A glorified pedicure, the five-step "footfacial" exfoliates, softens, moisturizes and stimulates, boosts collagen with a copper-peptide cream and bleaches yellowed nails.
Time commitment: 20minutes
Luxe or lame? IT you consider doing your own pedicure luxe, this kit isn't bad. The stimulating mint mask has a nice consistency, and the multitude of steps is reminiscent of a spa trea1ment
Expert opinion:
Dr. Stuart Mogul, author of the new book Perfect Feet: Caring and Pampering ($19.95; Stewart, Tabori & Chang), says soaking feet in warm water and massaging them dispels the lactic acids that can cause foot pain. However, there's no benefit in applying anti-wrinkle or collagen technology to the feet
Where to buy: Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Ave at 56thSt(2l2-247-1100); or at www.footfacial.com.