Valley of the glammed

It is Sex and the City fever once again. At the London premiere held at Leicester Square, Sarah Jessica Parker wore a Philip Treacy acorn plant hat sculpture, which only her character Carrie Bradshaw can pull off.

But never mind the funky topper, Natalie Portman in Cannes stole the show with her glowing complexion. 

So, if you want to add a sprinkle of “fabulosity” into your makeup routine, as Kimora Lee Simmons would say, here are some top picks that will rule your beauty booty and make you steal the limelight just like your favorite star.

Luscious Lips

Product: La Mer The Lip Balm, P2,850

This lip balm gets the seal of approval from Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross. It is a soothing lip treatment, which contains a concentration of the original Crème de la Mer broth and a unique lipid complex, specifically formulated to repair and restore dry and delicate lips. Only a small amount is needed to make your lips gorgeous.

Available at: Rustan’s Makati

Pop The Pill

Product: Imeeden Radiant Complexion, P2,950

For 25-to-34-year-olds like me and those who love to party all night long, work the next day, with lack of sleep and a poor diet, Imedeen’s Radiant Complexion is perfect for you. It contains Biomarine Complex and VitaMalp Z Complex (a combination of vitamin C and Zinc), which prevent early signs of aging. Skin will definitely be clear, radiant and supple.

Available at: Rustan’s Essenses

Lash Delight

Product: Shu Uemura Mini Eyelash Curler, P600

With the success of Shu’s Eyelash Curler now comes a tinier version. Dig this: precision is the key with the Mini Eyelash Curler. It lets you curl individual segments of lashes, like on the outer corners of your eyes. A must-have product because it’s tiny and will fit in any purse. Plus, it’ll give you beautifully curled lashes without pinching or pulling.

Available at: Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La

Orange You Glad

Product: L’Occitane Feu D’ Orange Soft Skin Oil, P2,250

If you are dreaming of the Mediterranean but can’t afford to go there, bring the Blood Orange essence home instead. With L’Occitane’s Soft Skin Oil, expect toning citrus essential oils (blood orange, sweet orange, lemon and tangerine) blended with nourishing almond oil to leave the skin soft and supple. The sparkling orange scent invigorates the mind and leaves the skin intensely perfumed with Italian memories.

Available at: Rustan’s Essenses

Fluff Brush

Product: F21 Kabuki Brush, P950

With a full head of the luxuriously soft hair, the Kabuki Brush of F21 provides a medium to full application for both the face and body. Designed for a variety of uses including color application, blending, contouring and highlighting, this is a product that is proudly Pinoy. Oh, it comes in a cute faux croc case, too.

Available at: All leading department stores nationwide

Cream Of The Crop

Product: La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology Cream, P9,250

This new cream harnesses the extraordinary antioxidant power of selected marine plants to protect the skin from the aging effects of free radicals, while firming and repairing. It contains a unique and proprietary aquaculture that has been harvested, extracted and fermented exclusively for La Prairie, and that in conjunction with La Prairie’s exclusive Cellular Complex produces a youth-protecting cream that has never before existed anywhere on earth.

Available at: Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La and Ayala Cebu

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