The products: The Face Shop’s must-haves for the “ber” months, including a new breakthrough oil control cushion foundation, precision eyeliner, thickening mascara, high-definition blush and highlighters, and vivid lipsticks
What it is: Oil Control Water Cushion – a sun cream, makeup base, and foundation in one that promotes a natural, radiant glow. It has sebum-controlling features that leave skin hydrated while giving skin a matte finish.
• Seed Cure Mascara – cares for eyelashes by delivering instant nourishment.
• Ink Graffi Liquid Eye Liner and Brush Pen Liner – easy-to-use eyeliners that give a bold, intense look with just one stroke.
• Highlighter Beam – creates natural, 3D definition while maintaining a moisturized radiance, while gradually brightening the skin.
• Flash Pink Powder Beam – an illuminating pink powder that adds youthful radiance to skin. It improves skin tone and brightens the skin while highlighting.
• Single Blush – a mattifying blush that glides smoothly on skin. It controls oil and absorbs sweat so it stays put from day to night.
• Dual Shading Pact – a contouring and highlighting palette that promises fool-proof results.
• Black Label Lipstick – Vivid lipsticks that react to body temperature so that it stays on with full moisture intact, hydrating lips with each application.
Where to get it: Available at The Face Shop boutiques.
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Transform your lips with Murad
The product: Murad Age Reform Rapid Collagen Infusion for Lips
What it is: Murad’s Rapid Collagen Infusion for Lips is a lightweight anti-aging lip treatment specifically formulated to combat the visible signs of aging on and around the lips while restoring youthful structure over time. It’s a translucent serum that improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the lips, improving texture. Smooth a thick layer over lips and area around the lips. Use under lipstick, gloss or balm.
Where to get it: Murad is available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source.
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Biorè will make you love sunscreen
The product: Biorè UV Aqua Rich Whitening Essence
What it is: Biorè UV Aqua Rich Whitening Essence is from Japan’s no. 1 sunscreen brand. It instantly melts into skin and leaves a cool feeling while giving the triple benefit of SPF 50 PA++++ UV protection, hydration, and whitening. It helps fight dark spots and freckles, resulting in fairer, more radiant skin.
Where to get it: Biorè is available in department stores and supermarkets.
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The Body Shop harnesses the ‘queen of moisture’
The product: The Body Shop’s Vitamin E range, which includes Moisture Cream, Aqua Boost Sorbet, Overnight Serum in Oil and Vitamin E Ice Cube
What it is: The Vitamin E range or The Body Shop’s “queen of moisture” contains wheat germ, one of nature’s richest sources of Vitamin E and an antioxidant to help protect against environmental aggressors such as city pollution and UV radiation. The products — Moisture Cream, Aqua Boost Sorbet and Overnight Serum in Oil — now come in a limited-edition packaging.
Where to get it: Available at The Body Shop stores. The Body Shop now accepts SM Advantage Card for points earning and redemption, as well as the SM and Sodexo premium pass in all branches nationwide.
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Zen Zest creates a new baby cologne line with Team Kramer
The product: Zen Zest Sniff & Cuddle Baby Cologne
What it is: A baby cologne range co-created by Team Kramer and Zen Zest made with fragrance oils from France, Sniff & Cuddle is made with aloe and oat protein moisturizers to soften skin. It comes in three scents: Star, a fresh, floral scent; Doll, a sweet and fruity scent; and Incredible, a clean and powdery scent.
Where to get it: Sniff & Cuddle is available at Zen Zest outlests, Boardwalk direct-selling dealers, sniffandcuddle.com, and soon, supermarkets and personal care stores.
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Get creative with Goody elastics
The product: Goody Ouchless Elastics
What it is: Goody Ouchless Elastics are pain-free hair ties that feature a Smart Stretch Core that gives it longer stretch life. They retain their shape 40 percent longer than others without stretching out. Its no-metal feature also guarantees a snug and snag-free hold.
Where to get it: Goody products are availablt at department stores.