Beauty Box

Going around in dark circles? Elizabeth Arden gives your eyes a lift

MANILA, Philippines - A lightweight yet intensive eyecare formula with CPT technology, Elizabeth Arden’s Ceramide Triple Complex and EyeLiss plump up the look of fine lines and crow’s-feet as they lift and firm the appearance of skin in the delicate eye area for a younger, more rested look.

CPT technology works with Eyeliss and Equistat to help tighten and tone the appearance of under-eye skin. It diminishes the look of sagging, puffiness, and dark circles as it gently soothes and brightens skin around the eyes.

The new Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Eye Cream SPF 15 .5 fl. oz./15 ml. costs P3,400; the new Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra All Night Repair and Moisture Cream For Face and Throat 1.7 oz./49 g. is at P4,450 while the Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Moisture Cream SPF 30 1.7 oz./49 g. costs P4,500 at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La, Alabang, Robinsons Ermita, TriNoma, and Marionnaud. Elizabeth Arden is exclusivelydistributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation.

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Play it again: Givenchy Play for Her

Givenchy launches Play for Her, a female version of the famous and seductive Play for Him fragrance.

The female Play is available in two editions: Play For Her, the lighter version, and the stronger, more aggressive Play Intense For Her version. Like Play for Him, Play for Her uses a couple of original notes to create a sparkling concoction that is both creamy and sensual.

The scent is teamed with amyris wood and tiare flower, magnolia leaf and magnolia flower to create the heart of the scent. Together with pink peppercorns, white peach, bergamot, and sweet pea in the top and sandalwood and musks in the base, it results in a sparkling, floral, woody, fruity fragrance — carefree, bright and vibrant!

As for Play For Her Intense, amyris wood and tiare flower are combined with orchid at the heart. This comes between top notes of pink peppercorns and orange flower and base notes of sandalwood, patchouli, and tonka bean.

Givenchy is exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation and is available in leading department stores nationwide.

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Calling Dr. Jart: Let it glow!

Get that radiant skin this holiday season with Dr. Jart, who gives some useful tips on how you can make your skin look radiantly good during the holidays:

• Avoid clay masks, strong peels, and alcohol-based astringents or toners.

• Avoid excessive exfoliating as it can strip the skin’s natural barrier, exacerbating the dryness brought about by the chilly air.

• Hydrate your skin by drinking plenty of water and eating lots of fruits.

• Use lukewarm water when washing your face. Pat skin dry instead of rubbing with your towel.

• Moisturizer is key to soft, supple skin. Apply right after shower or cleansing your face when skin is still lightly damp.

• Avoid using too much facial products at the same time. As much as possible, use products that are multi-functional so as not to clog your pores such as Dr. Jart Detox Healing Blemish Base, Korea’s leading BB cream.

Dr. Jart BB creams are available at Watsons and SM Department Store (SM Mall of Asia, SM Makati, SM Megamall, and SM North Edsa), Marrionaud, and David’s Salon (Greenbelt 1, SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa Annex, SM Sucat, SM Centerpoint, and Congressional).

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Revlon gets you photo-ready this Christmas

Nothing ruins a good holiday photo more than a less-than-perfectly made-up face — uneven skin tone, blotchy complexion, imperfections you thought you’ve covered up showing through at the most inopportune time. While you can always blame it on the bad lighting, or rely on good ol’ Photoshop to fix the mishap, you know there’s something much, much better out there — an image-perfect skin that glows naturally, under any light!

The Revlon PhotoReady Compact Makeup uses a unique liquefying screen that instantly transforms the cream into a weightless liquid which blends effortlessly. Just like the other products in the PhotoReady collection of liquid makeup, powder, and translucent finisher, the secret to PhotoReady Compact Makeup lies in its photochromatic pigments, which bend, reflect, and diffuse light to provide full, yet undetectable coverage.

Revlon PhotoReady Compact Makeup is available in six shades (Vanilla, Shell, Natural Beige, Medium Beige, Cool Beige, and Rich Ginger) at P995. Available at Watsons, Beauty by SM, Robinsons, Landmark, PCX, Gaisano Metro, Sta. Lucia East, Unimart, and other major retail stores nationwide.

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Glupa: Antioxidant and skin whitening in one

More and more women — and men — are turning to whitening products to acquire glowing and lighter skin tone. But the ultimate question now is: Which whitens better — glutathione or papaya?

Finally, the two most powerful whitening and antiaging agents have come together in one breakthrough product: Glupa. Glupa is a unique blend of glutathione and papaya plus moisturizing and antiaging components like grape seed extract, virgin coconut oil, alpha arbutin, tiny white complex, vitamins C and E.

The line includes Glupa Soap that is cold processed to retain glycerin and leave skin naturally moisturized; Glupa Lotion and Glupa Cream for maximum whitening results.

Glupa is a quality product of Adsphil Corporation Philippines. For more information, e-mail info@glupa.net; log on to www.glupa.net; call 09325297936 or 09175230504. It is available at Mercury Drug, South Star Drug, South Supermarket, Cherry Foodarama, Manson Drugstores, St. Joseph Drugstores, and other leading drugstores nationwide.

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Keratin: Sexy, smooth, shiny hair in a snap

Say goodbye to bad hair days and hello to sexy, smooth, and shiny hair in a snap as Keratin Complex introduces its Express  Blowout. Now, there is a healthier alternative to rebonding, relaxing, and straightening.

Created by renowned hair stylist Peter Coppola, Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy gives the benefits of beautiful hair without the damaging chemicals as it rebuilds, restores, and rejuvenates all kinds of hair with products especially formulated with 40-percent natural keratin. Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy reduces up to 95-percent of frizz and is recommended for those with damaged hair due to bleaching, rebonding, and chemicals.

“It’s an exciting product that’s easier to sell to more discerning clients because you can still color and highlight your hair as much as you want without any dryness or damage,” says Drea Zulueta, marketing manager of Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy.

And now comes the Express Blowout, which only takes an hour but produces the same effect and lasts up to six weeks.

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Beauty Bar: Glow, girl, glow!

 Season after season, beauty is redefined in countless ways through the Beauty Bar Girl. She’s the product not just of the imagination; she takes inspiration from real people, and a spectacle of styles and flair defined by their own personalities and charisma.

This season, she intoxicates with an intriquing palette of rich, smoldering shadows, high-impact metallic liners, and shimmering glosses in sultry, provocative hues: lip-enhancing gloss in Disguise, liquid liner and lash overlay in teal, eye palette in Masquerade, liquid liner and lash overlay in bronze, creamy cheek color and brush in Intrigue.