Beauty Box: Lancome launches whitening products for spot-free skin

MANILA, Philippines - Emma Watson of Harry Potter fame is the face behind Blanc Expert, UV Expert, and Maqui Miracle, Lancome’s new whitening products.

Blanc Expert Derm-Crystal contains the exclusive Dermactyl Complex, an unprecedented alliance of soy, sunflower, mint, and rose extracts to act from deep down right up to the surface of the skin, reactivating its natural luminosity.

Blanc Expert Spot Eraser is designed to reduce the formation of melanin and activate whiteness.

UV Expert has an exclusive UV-proof GN-Shield complex to protect skin against premature aging.

Maqui Blanc Miracle Compact is a lightweight powder that has advanced absorbent pigments and fillers, a must in the exceptionally hot and humid Asian summer.

Lancome is available at Rustan’s, Essenses Rockwell, and Greenbelt 5 Fashion and Lifestyle Center.

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Scent of a girl: Kokuryu now has body spray and cologne that can be any girl’s best friend.

Kokuryu introduces skincare line

Ask women born in the ’60s and ’70s, and even in the new millennium and chances are, they’re familiar with Kokuryu Cosmetics. Exclusively marketed & distributed in the Philippines by Cherry Laboratory, Incorporated, the brand is very popular among countless makeup artists because of its high quality and safety as it does not contain harmful ingredients.

Aside from its best-selling cosmetics, Kokuryu now carries skincare items like beauty soap, facial toner, lotion, and cream. Likewise, it now has body spray and cologne that can be any girl’s best friend.

For product information,call 242-0883 242-09681/727-5055/391-5687. Kokuryu products are available at all SM Department Stores and other leading stores nationwide. Like it on Facebook Kokuryu Cosmetics.

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Luscious lips: Revlon’s ColorBurst Lip Butters are a perfect combination of lipstick, lip balm, and gloss, all in one.

Butter up and kiss dry lips goodbye with Revlon ColorBurst

The Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter collection comes in 20 mouthwatering color selections so you’re sure to find a shade that works best for you: Candy Apple Cupcake Lollipop, Pink Truffle, Sugar Frosting, Raspberry Pie, Tutti Frutti, Brown Sugar, Peach Parfait, Fig Jam, Candy Apple, Red Velvet, Cotton Candy, Berry Smoothie, Cupcake, Gumdrop, Creamsicle, Cherry Tart, Lollipop, Strawberry Shortcake, Sugar Plum, Sweet Tart, and Crème Brulee. Available at P525 in leading department stores and major retailers nationwide.

But here’s the best part: Revlon’s ColorBurst Lip Butters are a perfect combination of lipstick, lip balm, and gloss, all in one. They offer just the right burst of color, while giving you the smoothness of gloss and the soothing feel of a lip balm, to keep your lips feeling conditioned and moisturized all day. That’s because Revlon Lip Butter contains a unique combination of mango, shea, and coconut butter, to naturally soothe while boosting lip moisture, and restore your kissers to baby-soft smoothness.

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Ever pretty: Patty Betita loves using EB Advance HD Compact Powder in Warm Radiance because it hides her under-eye circles.

EB Advance HD Makeup Line: The photogenic makeup

The country’s leading makeup company, Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc., recently launched its newest line of cosmetics, the EB Advance HD Makeup Line, which promises full, high-definition coverage, especially made for that perfect camera-ready complexion.

Ever Bilena’s high-definition makeup, the first on the local market, is especially made to create the picture-perfect look. Ever Bilena made sure to achieve this while ensuring the makeup’s long-lasting effect — a feat most apparent in the EB Advance HD Waterproof Mascara, the EB Advance HD Colorless Mascara, the EB Advance HD Eye Pencil, and the EB Advance HD Liquid Eyeliner.

Both the EB Advance HD Make-up Cake and the EB Advance HD Compact Powder have vitamin E and mineral oils which keep the skin moisturized even after long exposure to light. They are an essential pair to achieving that fresh, unblemished look. Use the EB Advance HD Concealer Pencil to hide unwanted blemishes and you’re sure to have flawless skin, free of imperfections.

Former beauty queen and model, and now hands-on mom Patty Betita loves using EB Advance HD Compact Powder in Warm Radiance. “I like its smooth, flawless finish on my skin and it also conceals my problem under-eye circles,” she gushes.

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Forever young: Max Factor’s Ageless Elixir 2 in 1 Foundation + Serum delivers instant coverage.

Max Factor’s Ageless Elixir addresses skin aging

Max Factor introduces its Ageless Elixir 2 in 1 Foundation + Serum, an innovative high-performance product developed to target the anti-aging needs of women. The dual-benefit, intelligent foundation instantly addresses wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and skin discoloration as it helps protect skin tone and texture over time.

The secret to the foundation’s innovation lies in the well-blended, oil-free elixir formula which delivers instant coverage and improves skin tone as it contains moisturizing skincare complex consisting of glycerin, niacinamide, and N-acetyl glucosamine, as well as an antioxidant package made up of vitamin E, niacinamide, allantoin, panthenol, green tea, and SPF15.

The new Max Factor Ageless Elixir 2 in 1 Foundation + Serum comes in seven shades — light ivory, warm almond, natural, beige, sand, golden, and bronze. It’s available in leading department stores nationwide at P895.

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Bobbie gets your nails summer-ready

Bobbie, a quality brand of nail polishes and total nail care solutions, can be your best companion to beautiful and healthy nails in time for a fun and exciting summer.

Paint your nails with the color of your choice. Start with the base coat to protect nails from getting yellowish. Then, use your favorite shade of Bobbie Nail Crème. There are more than 70 colors to choose from such as Pure White, Vamp, Kohl, Piña Colada, Grass Skirt, Patent Blue, and Orange Juice, to name a few. Bobbie has a gorgeous array of shades — from the most vibrant reds and the brightest greens to neutral, barely-there hues. 

For those who love trendy and edgy polish with a cracked effect, use the Bobbie Smashed Collection. There are striking, attention-grabbing colors to choose from: Smashing Red, Smashing Violet or Smashing Black.

Bobbie nail colors are not only affordable but safely formulated as well because they are free of toxins like formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP), ingredients that are harmful to the health.

Check out Bobbie Nail Care products, distributed by Chic Centre Corp., at Watsons Personal Care stores, Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Mercury Drug store, The Landmark Department Store, Puregold, Shopwise, and other leading drugstores, convenience stores, supermarkets, and department stores nationwide.