Great Escape: A Beauty Junkie's Haven

recently opened in the Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda. Many moms who currently live in Potomac may recall this name from pre-suburban, earlier days in Washington, D.C., since its first store opened in Georgetown in 1999.

Now nearby, it’s a haven for beauty junkies or any woman who wants to focus on herself and find new beauty products to freshen up a look in time for Spring.

While it has the sophistication of an upscale beauty boutique you’d find in a stylish urban area, the staff’s friendliness reminds me more of a neighborhood drug store! The shop is stocked with both luxury and innovative make-up, perfumes, skin care products, hair products and more -- and free samples when you check out. 

Upcoming “beauty parties” are a great time to explore, get some tips from experts and even a makeover. Coming up:  A Bobbi Brown Party on April 1 and 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call ahead to book a makeover.  The store is located at 10231 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda.