Laura Mercier’s Ambre Vanille: Scents and sensuality

MANILA, Philippines -Laura Mercier’s latest fragrance inspiration combines two of her favorite notes to create a unique interpretation all her own. The soft sensuality of amber blends effortlessly with the warm comfort of vanilla to create a fragrance of feminine elegance and sophistication. Infused with fresh floral notes of tangerine, tiger orchid, and heliotrope, and enhanced by almond, brown sugar, coconut, and musky sandalwood, the effect is an intimate, personal fragrance that is rich yet discreet. It wraps itself around you and you feel as if it was created just for you.

The line includes Ambre Vanille Eau Gourmande, 50 ml. (P2,150); Crème Body Wash, 8 fl. oz. (P1,950); Body Butter, 6 oz. (P1,450); Hand Crème, 2 oz. (P695).

Laura Mercier is available at Rustan’s.

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Dermalogica redefines coverage

Dermalogica has revolutionized the meaning of coverage with the launch of Dermalogica Cover Tint SPF 20 and Sheer Tint SPF 20.

Cover Tint SPF 20 creates concealing coverage in a feather weight formulation.

Dermalogica Sheer Tint SPF 20 improves skin health while concealing surface imperfections by either adding a subtle wash of sheer color or layering it for greater and more defined coverage, giving the individual the power to customize and choose.

A versatile system offering two levels of coverage available in three shades, the new treatment products integrate broad spectrum UV defense with SPF 20. Both products are also deeply hydrating, contain antioxidants to combat free radical damage, and support skin cell renewal and collagen generation for a firmer skin texture, in addition to visually perfecting the appearance of the skin.

Sheer Tint SPF 20 is more transparent and provides moisture deep into the skin via Dermalogica’s powerful formulation of cross-linked hyaluronic acid, which delivers time-released hydration to the skin. Dermalogica is available at Rustan’s.

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L’Oreal makes JLo shine

Committed to making every woman shine and look gorgeous, L’Oréal Paris launches the L’Oréal Paris Fall Repair 3x.

L’Oréal research conducted intensive studies on hair fall, including consumer concerns, and has identified its three major causes: hair malnutrition (weak and underdeveloped strands), root fragility (hair fiber prone to breakage), and fiber damage (disrupted hair cuticle protection).

But with this latest hair care technology fresh from the L’Oréal Paris laboratories, hair is strengthened straight from the root. Each strand is restructured, growing tougher to look more stunning.

New to Fall Repair 3x regimen is the revolutionary Fall Repair 3x leave-in tonic, a unique water-based formula that nourishes the hair directly at the roots. Each hair strand is hydrated and nourished where it starts, boosting the production of strong and beautiful hair. Gentle as water, the hair tonic can be massaged on the hair scalp twice daily.

The Fall Repair 3x leave-in tonic also contains the highest concentration of arginine, a natural amino acid essential to hair growth.

Deemed by People magazine as the Most Beautiful Woman in 2011, Jennifer Lopez is the perfect model for L’Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3x. She epitomizes all the things that a L’Oreal ambassador must possess: beauty, style, and grace combined.

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No more stains with Nivea Deodorant Invisible for Black & White

Most common among the problems one encounters when using a deodorant is having stains left on the fabric of their clothing after use. They’re either white marks that appear on dark textiles or yellowish stains in the underarm area on light fabrics.

Over the past seven years, the scientists at Beiersdorf have been thinking in black and white, developing a new generation of deodorants that leaves no white marks on dark fabrics and also minimizes yellow stains on light-colored textiles. Nivea’s product developers joined forces with the textile experts at the Hohenstein Institute to identify the cause of the problem.

The result of the successful search is a textile protection technology, a sensational innovation that can be found in the new deodorants from Nivea Deodorant Invisible for Black & White. With the new technology, the substances that cause staining cannot adhere so effectively to the fibers, so they’re easier to remove during washing. 

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Just for teens: Careline Oil-Control Face Powder

Now comes a face powder designed especially for teens.

Careline Oil-Control Face Powder contains an oil-control formula to provide shine-free, light, and natural-looking coverage. Plus it’s  enriched with vitamin E that helps keep skin moisturized all day long.

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Care to Bare brings Korean beauty technology

At Care to Bare Vanity Services, clients need not worry about pain and other agonizing sensations as they undergo hair removal procedures. This beauty center has been designed to deliver better hair-removing procedures without pain.

Established in Angeles City, Pampanga in 2012, Care to Bare is known for introducing the latest hair removal technology from Korea. The technology, using laser innovation, deactivates hair follicles and neutralizes hair growth without even the minutest pain and no downtime at all.

With its second branch now open at the 2nd level of the upgraded Ali Mall in Araneta Center, Cubao, Care to Bare offers other aesthetic services such as facial and slimming treatments using Korean state-of-the-art technology. Here, clients may avail of Aqua Peel (a gentle but highly effective combination of facial and diamond peeling using an innovative tip with alpha hydroxy acid, or AHA), Dual Impact Body Slimming (a fat-burning, slimming procedure using advanced radio frequency combined with cavitation), IPL Skin Rejuvenation and Acne Care (an age-delaying and acne-reducing technology that treats rosacea, skin damage, age spots, mild wrinkles, and stubborn acnes), and other beauty-enhancing injectables like glutathione, vitamin C, L-carnitine, collagen, and placenta.

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What’s on Janine Tugonon’s lips? It’s Avon’s Vitaluscious Lipstick!

The secret’s out: 2012 Ms. Universe 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon is in love, and it’s making her smile beautifully all the more.

This reigning beauty queen has fallen for Avon’s Ultra Moisture Rich Vitaluscious Lipstick, a line of brilliantly-hued lipsticks that light up her smile while caring for her lips via nourishing vitamins that keep her lips gorgeously smooch-worthy — and wonderfully healthy.

Available in 10 rich, full colors that range from show-stopping reds and plums, to soft and dainty pinks, mauves, and nudes, each tube of Vitaluscious Lipstick (priced at P299) contains SPF 15 and vitamins B, C, and E that protect against skin-damaging free radicals; almond oil and jojoba that hydrate and moisturize; and lavender that soothes and revitalizes.

Janine’s personal favorite is the bold and vivid Reviving Red, a shade guaranteed to bring out one’s best smile anytime, anywhere.

“I’m done with dry, chapped lips,” Janine declares, with a smile that won the world over.