Ayla

This 500-square-foot natural skincare boutique is the pet project of Dara Kennedy, formerly the global marketing director of Elizabeth Arden and Living Proof. The beauty maven makes a point of carrying botanical-based products from around the world, including exclusive lines like Tek from Italy, Les Fleurs from Paris and Boucleme from London. The boutique’s intimate size allows for one-on-one skin consultations with the knowledgeable staff, who can tailor a skincare regimen to your particular skin type (and will cheerfully dole out samples).