Beauty Box: La Mer’s new Illuminating Eye Gel
The product: La Mer Illuminating Eye Gel
What makes it unique: This refreshing gel treatment instantly lights up the eyes. The legendary healing energies of La Mer’s trademark Miracle Broth jump-start skin’s natural renewal process. Antioxidants help protect against the aging effects of the environment, fatigue and stress, and promote a luminous new look. Eyes appear energized, youthful and awake. It delivers a surge of energy while working to strengthen and help protect delicate skin around the eye area.
Where to get it: La Mer Illuminating Eye Gel is available at Rustan’s.
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MAC collaborates with jewelry designer Bao Bao Wan
The product: MAC x Bao Bao Wan collection
What it is: Bao Bao Wan introduces a collection inspired by her womanly, brazen aesthetic. The face takes centerstage as she decorates the complexion with metallic golds and rich jewel tones. The collection includes four new lipstick shades (Forbidden Sunrise, Lavender Jade, Romantic Breakdown, Burmese Kiss), Beauty Powder in Summer Opal, Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow in Bao Bao’s Jewels, and three new nail lacquers (Kashmir Blue, Imperial Green, Sunset Tourmaline).
Where to get it: MAC x Bao Bao Wan will be available at MAC counters in March.
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Maybelline’s red-hot lippies
The product: Maybelline Color Sensational Lasting Lipstick and Lip Polish
What’s new: Maybelline New York is offering lip pouches for every P899 worth of Maybelline products from department stores; or P599 worth of products from drugstores along with a single purchase of Color Sensational Lasting Lipstick in red until March 15. Color Sensational Reds by Maybelline New York is available for P399.
Where to get it: Maybelline is available at department stores and drugstores.
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Anti-UV protective skincare from Clarins
The product: Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution SPF 50/PA++++
What makes it unique: UV Plus Anti-Pollution is a powerful face shelter with a plant-powered multi-protection formula, specifically designed to preserve skin so that it always appears luminous, fresh and youthful. It has a very high SPF 50/PA++++ protection, thanks to a combination of filters formulated by Clarins Research, so skin is highly protected against the sun’s radiation in the city, the appearance of dark spots, darkening of the complexion and premature aging. It also has the Clarins exclusive Anti-Pollution Protection, which is an exclusive, nature-inspired formula that helps fight visible signs of premature skin aging and loss of radiance linked to pollution.
Where to get it: Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution SPF 50/PA++++ is available at Rustan’s.
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Intense hair care from Syoss
The product: Syoss Oleo Intense Care
What it does: Syoss Oleo Intense Care brings back hair’s vibrance. For women with very dry, dull hair, the Shampoo Precious Oil provides intensively nourished, shiny hair, while the conditioner protects the hair. Both come in 400mL variants. Syoss offers quality and affordability. The brand is co-developed and tested by top Japanese hairdresses and stylists, making its formula most suitable to Asian hair.
Where to get it: Syoss is available at drugstores, department stores and supermarkets.
