Beauty Box: Yves Saint Laurent makes an addictive new fragrance
MANILA, Philippines – The product: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
What it is: Edgy and glamorous, Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium is the first female fragrance to use coffee in high doses. The patchouli and cedarwood notes serve as the dark facet that harmoniously lets the femininity in with floral accords. Then it seduces with jasmine and orange blossom, and shifts to warm vanilla.
Where to get it: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Toilette is available at selected SM Department Stores in 50ml and 90ml bottles.
Ellie Goulding brings her glow to MAC
The product: MAC x Ellie Goulding collection
What it is: Ellie Goulding, the powerhouse pop goddess, brings her blonde, bold spirit to MAC in a collaboration that’s as mesmerizing as her music. Inspired by the light and dark dichotomy so present in her artwork and as a performer, Ellie’s thoughtfully curated collection emulates her two signature looks: effortless au naturel by day and breathtaking bombshell by night.
Where to get it: MAC x Ellie Goulding is available at MAC stores.
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My Amazing Hair Secrets cuts styling time in half
The products: My Amazing Color Boost+ Secret and My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Dry Shampoo Sheer Spray
What it is: My Amazing Hair Secrets is a line known for its special cold-pressed virgin coconut oil hydrosol that dries hair faster while keeping it protected. Cult Favorites Unlimited, Inc. recently added two new products: My Amazing Color Boost+ Secret, a lightweight, multi-dimensional foam rinse that intesifies color-treated hair’s vibrance; and My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Dry Shampoo Sheer Spray, a multi-use dry shampoo that absorbs excess oil and product buildup from the scalp and has Two Phase Odor Eliminating Technology.
Where to get it: My Amazing Hair Secrets is available at Beauty Bar, Beauty MNL, Strip, Browhaus, and Calyxta. For information, visit www.cultfavorites.com.ph.
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Up&Up Cream now in Manila
The product: Up&Up Cream
What it is: A non-surgical anti-aging solution that’s both safe and easy on the pocket, Up&Up Cream is a high-potency skin-firming concentrate that quickly penetrates the skin’s surface to improve its elasticity. It visibly lifts skin, smooths its surface, fills up wrinkles, reduces pore size and regenerates skin collagen and elastin. After application, results become visible in seconds. With continued use, skin retains its useful glow.
Where to get it: Up&Up Cream is available at www.beautique.ph.
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Hairegen makes hair healthy again
The product: Hairegen promotes hair and scalp health. It’s a topical solution that has essential nutrients for hair and scalp. Hairegen contains vitamin D3, vitamin E, protein, iron, copper, magnesium, fatty acids, EPA, ALA and ALA. It keeps hair at its best by starting with a healthy scalp and hair roots.
Where to get it: Hairegen is available at all Mercury Drug stores, Unimart Greenhills, and Lazada.
Tupperware Brands has the lotion you’re looking for
The product: You & Your Body Ultra Healing Hand & Body Lotion
What it is: A fast-acting, mild and gentle lotion that provides soothing relief from skin irritation, itching and discomfort, You & Your Body Ultra Healing Hand & Body Lotion is formulated with natural ingredients like shea butter and glycerin for long-lasting hydration, and allantoin and chamomile for soothing relief.
Where to get it: Visit www.tupperwarebrands.ph, email questions@tupperware.ph, or call 867-2222.
Goody introduces a new styling brush
The product: Goody Beauty Grip Roller Brush
What it is: Beauty Grip is a blowdrying roller brush that packs all the essential features necessary to achieve fabulously styled hair. It has a thermal core designed for fast drying. The brush also has a comfort-cell grip for an easy hold. The Goody Beauty Grip Brush also has frizz-fighting ions that make hair smooth all day.
Where to get it: The Goody Beauty Grip Roller Brush is available at department stores.
