Versus is dedicated to a woman who loves to dare

MANILA, Philippines - “Versus is pure energy. I wanted a perfume which would express the strong contrast of a romantic yet tough femininity. This intense fragrance is dedicated to a woman who loves to dare,” says Donatella Versace.

A vibrant and powerful fragrance, Versus’ top note stands out with the vitality of kumquat, the unique fruitiness of star apple, and the scintillating freshness of lemon. The heart is floral and feminine; its glorious beauty is translated by the dynamic soul of orange flower, the intensity of stephanotis, and the authentic luxury of rose centifolia.

Fresh and floral, the Versus bathline boasts the same olfactory characteristics as the fragrance. Versus’ delicate body lotion is a creamy soft gel that hydrates the skin, making it luminous and elastic. Its delicate bath and shower gel is a cleansing mousse for the body, dreamy and delicate, and contained in a light flacon in the same violet as the body lotion.

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D&G fragrance collection: The art of self-expression

The art of self-expression takes an olfactory turn as contemporary lifestyle brand D&G introduces a five-fragrance anthology, the D&G fragrance collection. The luxurious collection — sophisticated, modern, and intriguing — enables both men and women to express their ever-changing moods. Each fragrance is an allusion to the characters in a set of French tarot cards, each one representing today’s multifaceted individuals.

For instance, Le Bateleur (The Magician) is aromatic and bold, combining coriander, birch leaf, and vetyver. L’Imperatrice (The Empress) is a mouthwatering concoction of sparkling watermelon, kiwi, and the bright intensity of pink cyclamen. On the other hand, L’Amoureux (The Lovers) has the burning intensity of pink peppers blended with the cool attraction of juniper berries to capture the essense of romance in a bottle.

The D&G fragrance collection is available in all leading department stores.

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St. Ives naturally cares for the skin

St. Ives helps boost the youthfulness, smoothness, and elasticity of one’s complexion. The skincare brand of choice by women worldwide, St. Ives cleansers, scrubs, and moisturizers are made from the finest natural ingredients that work on a wide range of skin types and needs.

If your busy work or school schedule is causing your skin to breakout, St. Ives Naturally Clear Skin Blemish & Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub or Naturally Clear Blemish Fighting Apricot Cleanser can do the trick. With their pimple and blackhead fighting ingredients, these beauty products are sure to zap away unsightly zits.

For ladies who want to achieve a luxurious glow before a night on the town, St. Ives Moisturizing Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Wash, Gentle Exfoliating Apricot Body Wash, Moisturizing Mineral Therapy Body Wash, and Hydrating Vitamin E Body Wash will not only exfoliate and remove dirt and grime, they will also leave you feeling pampered all over.

St. Ives beauty products are available at all leading personal care stores, supermarkets, and department stores nationwide.

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Kojie-san Dream White for ageless beauty

Kojie-san Dream White antiaging soap contains the most effective ingredients — kojic acid, collagen, elastin, and vitamin C from fruit extracts — to help skin get its youthful glow. Collagen and elastin are the skin proteins responsible for elasticity, tone, and texture. Collagen gives skin its strength and durability while elastin is similar to collagen but is a more stretchable protein that maintains the skin’s elasticity.

While kojic acid is the main whitening component of Kojie-san Dream White, it is best for toning the skin, fighting age spots, freckles as well as general skin pigmentation disorders of face and body.

Kojic acid is safe as it is a pure and natural material. It is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice for use in the manufacture of sake or Japanese rice wine.

Kojie-san Dream White antiaging soap is available at all Watsons outlets, Mercury Drug stores, SM supermarkets, and other leading stores. For more information, call 899-6770 or e-mail kojiesan_info@yahoo.com.

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Revlon ColorBurst: Love at first swipe

It begins with the look: an elegant black tube embossed with diamond-shaped grooves. It’s so beautifully chic and elegant, you wouldn’t think twice about whipping it out to use every chance you get.   

The new Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick has a unique Elasticolor technology that instantly gives a high-pigment explosion of color evenly, in just one swipe. It glides on evenly and smoothly, and leaves a hint of a gloss that makes lips look full. What’s more, it feels luxuriously moist and creamy, yet hugs your lips with a barely-there feel. It’s so comfortable, you can almost swear the lipstick feels like second skin.

Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick is available in 20 modern shades at P575. It’s available at all major retail stores nationwide.

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Sally Hansen: Sixty seconds to fabulous nail color

Forget whimsical jewels, stiletto knee-high boots, skinny jeans, and oversized shades. The new “it” fashion accessory of the moment is right at your finger tips: bold and bright, and fun and fabulous nail polish.

Sally Hansen, the number one USA nail expert, now fuels your fashion fever with its newest best-selling product in the US that’s now in the Philippines. Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color is the ultimate fast-acting nail polish that delivers gorgeously glossy, super-chic color in a hurry. All you need is 60 seconds to create brilliantly shiny, vibrantly colored, hard-wearing nails. One stroke, one coat, and you’re done!

The nail color’s unique ultra-fast formula is enriched with an exclusive Flexiglass Complex, which combines beautiful shine with super-strong wear.

There are 15 explosive shades to make a lasting impression. For instance, turn heads with fingers and toes dressed in sexy, pulsating reds and powerful plums like Sonic Bloom and Pronto Purple. Or create a chic, barely-there look with muted Beige Blast, and pretty sophisticated pinks such as Petal Pusher. Or go Gothic with the season’s one-trend vampy blue and black shades, like Blazing Blue and Night Flight.

Sally Hansen is available at Watsons, Landmark, Rustan’s, Robinsons, PCX, and Metro Gaisano.

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Nivea gives twice the pampering in the shower

Nivea Double Effect Shower & Shave contains creamy avocado oil and is designed specially for skin cleansing and shaving. It lathers particularly well and allows the razor to slide effortlessly across the skin, safely and completely removing unwanted hair. It helps prevent skin irritation and leaves skin feeling incredibly smooth, velvety soft, and wonderfully refreshed. 

Nivea Double Effect Shower & Shave pampers your skin with a delightful scent of passion fruit, mixed with exquisitely fruity and floral tones that will awaken your senses.