People plugged into the beauty scene were quick to discover and champion the exquisite Omorovicza skin-care line, which can be found in its entirety at the Andrássy boulevard headquarters of this innovative company, which launched in 2006. The ever-growing line of products created by Stephen and Margaret de Heinrich—he’s a Swiss-born Hungarian, she is American—incorporate Hungary’s mineral-rich waters, thanks to cutting-edge technology created for the couple in a Nobel Prize–winning lab.

In a way, the all-natural lotions and potions perfectly embody the new Budapest, by elegantly balancing the past and the future. Try one of the transporting facials to determine which products—all beautifully packaged in glass jars—go best with your skin type. I loved the complexion enhancer with SPF 15, the deep cleansing mask made with calcium-rich Hungarian thermal mud and the Queen of Hungary Mist toner, a refreshing purifying mister made with lavender and sage. Best of all, you can become addicted to these products with a good conscience: they are available at select Neiman Marcus stores in the U.S. and at Harvey Nichols in the U.K. Closed Sunday.