The gentrification across from the newish Whole Foods proceeds at a quick pace. I’m not familiar with this retailer’s other locations, but this is a light-filled spot to browse for skin care products, makeup, and the kind of pampering items that brighten up a tough day. A block away from Ricky’s – its hipper alter ego – Bluemercury offers lines that range from the commonplace(Clinique, Moroccanoil) to the harder-to-find(Ahava, Kiehl’s) to brands I’ve never heard of(Supergoop! and Supersmile). Staff were pleasant but reserved. Apparently, they also offer facials and similar spa services, although no one mentioned these to me while I wandered around.