Beauty Box: 20 percent off on men's fragrances at Zen Zest

MANILA, Philippines - Men are getting a whole lot of lovin’ from Zen Zest this August. For the entire month, all fragrances for men will be offered at 20 percent off. During the special promo, 50ml bottles of perfume will be priced at P216. Options include the light Air and the cool, effervescent Water. Eau de toilettes will be slashed down to P160. Choices include Aquamarine for casual dudes, Bullet for classic and conservative gentlemen, Celadon for rugged and adventurous hunks, Periwinkle for uncomplicated, no-fuss guys, and Turquoise for go-getters.

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What cheek: Ever Bilena powder blush-on is available at Watsons.

Ever Bilena has three ways to make you blush

Ever Bilena keeps adding to its blush line. First came powder blush-on, which is formulated to provide sun protection and infused with vitamins E, C and K to moisturize, soften and enhance radiance. Then came mousse blushes in pots, in which you could use your fingers to achieve a natural, fresh-faced glow. Now comes Advance Lip and Cheek Tint, a reddish flush in a portable tube. Ever Bilena is available at Watsons and department stores nationwide.

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Soap good: Light Skin Organic Bengkoang and Carrot soaps use natural ingredients to whiten and protect skin.

Natural beauty ingredients in Light Skin Organics

Light Skin Organics uses natural ingredients to whiten and protect skin. Light Skin Organic Bengkoang soap uses bengkoang, also called yam or singkamas, which contains vitamin C, flavonoids and saponins, a natural sunscreen to prevent skin damage by free radicals. Phenols in the yam also inhibit melanin formation to reduce pigmentation due to hormones, the sun and acne scars. Light Skin Organic Carrot soap uses rejuvenating carrot essential oil, an unparalleled source of antioxidants, beta-carotene and vitamins B, C, D and E. The beauty bar effectively addresses oily skin, excessive sweat, rashes and irritations such as prickly heat. It is gentle and safe to use for kids and adults alike. The soap aids in wound healing as well as making dark spots and freckles fade away.

Light Skin Organic Bengkoang and Carrot soaps are FDA-approved and paraben-free, available in two sizes (20 and 60 g). For dealership and other product info, call the sales department at 295-2582; for Visayas and Mindanao call 435-4881 or 0908-555-6850.

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Alex Gonzaga, YSA endorser

Alex Gonzaga: The new face of YSA Botanica

Alex Gonzaga is now the newest YSA Botanica 2-in-1 Papaya with Kojic Acid endorser. YSA Skin Care Corporation chose Alex due to her bubbly hosting style on Juicy! and her exceptional performance in the recent drama teleserye Babaeng Hampaslupa.

A premier manufacturer of superior, quality skin care products, YSA skin Care has combined the exfoliating effects of papaya extract with the breakthrough whitening properties of kojic acid in the latest addition to its skin whitening line YSA Botanica 2-in-1 Papaya with Kojic Acid.

YSA Botanica 2-in-1 Papaya with Kojic Acid whitening soap and hand and body lotion are available in Mercury Drug, Watsons, and leading supermarkets, groceries and drugstores nationwide. For inquiries, call the YSA hotline at 912-0703 or visit www.ysa.com.ph.

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In fairness: Gretchen Barretto endorses GlutaMAX Lightening Soap.

Gretchen Barretto entrusts her skin to GlutaMAX

Gretchen Barretto entrusts her flawless complexion to the care of GlutaMAX, a lightening soap with premium skin-lightening essentials that was formulated and tested by dermatologist Dr. Isabel Lopez-Nazal. “I was really amazed with the way GlutaMAX pampers my skin,” says Barretto. “Everybody started to notice the glow on my skin.”

GlutaMAX Lightening Soap removes dirt and excess oil, eliminates dead skin cells and other skin blemishes while gently lightening skin tone through mild exfoliation. Other GlutaMAX products include Reduced Glutathione 500mg capsule, Lightening Lotion with Glutathione and SPF 15, Lightening Deodorant and Anti-perspirant and Lightening Face Cream with Glutathione and SPF15. 

GlutaMAX is available at Mercury Drug, Watsons, and all leading supermarkets, groceries and drugstores nationwide. For inquiries, call 912-0703, 912-4568, 912-4594 or visit www.myglutamax.com.