The product: Belo SunExpert Ultragentle Sheer Spray SPF 50
What it is: It’s a specially formulated sunscreen that provides children with effective broad-spectrum protection against harmful UV rays. Its Cell Protect formula strengthens the skin’s defense system and actively prevents accelerated premature skin aging. Belo SunExpert Ultragentle Sheer Spray SPF 50 is hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, and paraben-free. It’s also non-sticky and quick drying, and works immediately upon application.
Where to get it: Belo is available at department stores and supermarkets.
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Kiehl’s’ solution to sagging skin and enlarged pores
The product: Kiehl’s New Dermatologist Solutions Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate
What it does: Kiehl’s New Dermatologist Solutions Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate improves skin firmness, reduces visible pore size by up to three times in two weeks, smoothens skin and defines facial contours in four weeks. Skin health shows a visible overall improvement in eight weeks.
Where to get it: Kiehl’s has branches in Greenbelt 5, SM Mall of Asia, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, Power plant, Shangri-La, SM Aura, Ayala Center Cebu, SM City North EDSA, SM Megamall, and SM Makati.
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Sweet gifts from Lush this Valentine’s month
The products: Lush limited-edition Valentine’s Day gifts
What they include: Lush Two Hearts gift includes three heart-shaped beauty products — Heart Throb Bubbleroon, Cupid’s Love Soap, and Love Locket Bath Bomb. Toucan Love gift includes Prince Charming Shower Gel and a Shades of Earl Grey Massage Bar. I Only Have Eyes For You Gift set contains Eyes Right Mascara, Decisive Lipstick, Bubblegum Lip Scrub, and Gorgeous Moisturizer.
Where to get it: Lush is located at Glorietta 4, Shangri-La Mall, Greenbelt 3, Mall of Asia, Bonifacio High Street, TriNoma, SM The Block, and Alabang Town Center.
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Stay fresh-faced with Maybelline’s new powder foundation
The product: Maybelline White Super Fresh
What makes it different: Maybelline New York’s White Super Fresh gives you 12 hours of fresh makeup with the powerful Clean-Touch Powder Technology. It promises morning-to-evening freshness with zero cakeyness, zero dullness and zero meltdowns.
Compared to other two-way cake foundations that trap in sweat and sebum, leaving the skin oily, plus the troublesome cakes and cracks that make skin look darker, White Super Fresh’s Clean-Touch Technology absorbs five times better than regular talc.
Where to get it: Maybelline White Super Fresh comes in four shades for P299 each at Maybelline counters starting Feb. 28.
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Cynos announces new brand advocates
The product: Cynos Inside Hair Care
What’s new: Cynos recently revealed its new brand advocates featured in its second look book, The Ethereal Collection. Six hair stylists — Alex Carbonell, creative artistic director of Studio Fix Salon and creative learning director of Bench Fix Salon; Herbert Coralde of David’s Salon; Jaymar Lahaylahay of Creations by Lourd Ramos; Jonel Sebastian of Jesi Mendez Salon; Tinette Puyat of Tinette & Co. Salon Professionals; and Michael de Leon of Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell — came together to create the latest hairstyle trends using Cynos Inside Hair Care.
Where to find Cynos: Visit any of the Cynos Hair Maestros and their respective salons, or visit Cynos Inside Hair Care on Facebook or @cynosinsidehaircare on Instagram.
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Skin stays matte for 12 hours with L’Oreal
The product: Mat Magique by L’Oreal Makeup Designer/Paris
What makes it different: Mat Magique is a 12-hour matte foundation that gives flawless, full coverage and long-wear. Studies show that when you hit your mid-twenties, you become more prone to shine and blemishes — this new product from L’Oreal has 30-percent volcanic perlite, a natural non-irritating sebum absorber. This is the highest concentration of this shine-busting ingredient in a makeup product to date.
Where to get it: Mat Magique is available in five shades for P499 each at L’Oreal Paris counters.