Perfect for men

Skincare authority and leading dermatological brand Clinique was one of the first cosmetic companies to recognize the different skincare needs of men.

To further make an impression on men, the brand hosted an exclusive launch to re-introduce its Clinique For Men (CFM) skincare line at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier in Taguig City.

The program started with music by DJ Marc Nicosia as cocktails were served in the lounge area. With the lights dimmed, a countdown started on screen and a performance by Paolo Valenciano began. Ballet Philippines danced to the song Pompeii by British rock band Bastille while Paolo belted out the lyrics as Animo Choir blended in.

Event host Joey Mead-King introduced the latest Volvo S60. Clinique brand general manager Kaye Fidelino chatted with Joey about the science of making men look good with Clinique for Men. A video accompanied the big revelation, featuring each product in the CFM line.

A dance collaboration between Ballet Philippines (for ballet) and A-Team Dance Crew (for hip-hop) ensued on the dance floor right after the presentation. Joey thanked everyone for attending the event but reminded the guests that DJ Tom Taus was still to hit the decks with fist-pumping music to keep the party going all night long.

The new Clinique for Men marries dermatological know-how with common sense to bring men specialized skincare including cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, shaving and grooming products. The new CFM is a collection of products specifically designed to meet men’s unique needs for healthy skin every day.

Clinique’s mission remains what it was from the beginning: to provide the highest quality and most effective collection of products to enhance every skin type and tone. The brand’s customized approach and quality products — all meticulously tested and carefully formulated with the latest science — have made Clinique one of the leading skincare authorities in the world. All makeup and skincare products are allergy-tested and 100-percent fragrance free. 

It offers products for men and women of all ages and ethnicities. Clinique is sold in more than 130 countries and territories, and over 16,000 sales locations.

I have been using CFM for quite a while and I cannot imagine how much better these newly formulated products will be!

Genuinely comfortable

Sleep is definitely one of the most precious things one can enjoy in life for free. Having the perfect pillow-and-mattress combo creates a whole new experience while sleeping.

Dunlopillo, one of the leading brands in quality sleep solution, is finally in Manila. Its line of premium latex mattresses was displayed at the Rigodon Ballroom of Peninsula Manila for guests to enjoy and experience.

The mattress brand pioneered a revolutionary latex manufacturing process that produces exceptional support and temperature control. Dunlopillo also presented its newest ambassadors: Jessica Kienle, Aly Borromeo and Grace Barbers-Baja, who were joined onstage by event host Issa Litton.

Attendees each went home with one of Dunlopillo’s patented latex pillows, one of the brand’s unique innovations. Lucky raffle winner Jaimie Ponce de Leon even got to take home Dunlopillo’s Elizabeth mattress with its super soft, pure silk pillow top and revolutionary spring configuration.

(Dunlopillo showrooms are located at 16 Acropolis Commercial Area, E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. Libis, Quezon City, tel. no. 911-1672; EDSA Cubao, tel. no. 913-1975; Ital Design MC Home Depot Fort, tel. no. 815-6217; and Cebu, tel. no. 032-345-1378.)

A fun day of golf

Golf enthusiasts had fun on the greens of Sta. Elena Golf Club for the first Aviva Golf Tournament. Aviva Pacific Golf Corp. is the distributor of Adidas golf apparel and shoes as well as TaylorMade golf equipment.

Perfect weather prevailed as the tourney started with a rousing tee-off led by Aviva CEO Sherwin Hing, COO Jesus “Chucho” Martinez III and TaylorMade-Adidas Singapore sales director for Asia/Pacific Simon Sim.

The tournament was successfully held through the enthusiastic support of presenter PLDT Home Fibr and partners that included QBE Insurance, Jewelmer, Autohub (Rolls Royce), Autostrada (Ferrari), Credit Suisse, Omega, PLDT, Airbus, Maincoat Inc., Platinum Group Metals Corp. (PGMC), Altawitawi Nickel Corp. (ANC), Carrascal Nickel Corp. (CNC), Impact Golf and Business Mirror.

The fun continued with a 19th-Hole Celebration and awarding at Sta. Elena’s Club House grounds with performances by Bea Tantoco and The Sauce.

The tournament winners for the Ladies Division are Sophia Araneta, second runner-up; Tina Yupangco, first runner-up; and the champion Eden Hernandez. Winners for the Class C Division are Alan Chng, second runner-up; Rolly Abella, first runner-up; and the champion Abelardo Mondonedo, while Class B winners are Mark Gabriel, second runner-up; Michael Go, first runner-up; and champion Rio Venturanza. Class A division winners are  Tootsie De Jesus, second runner-up; Hubert Lim, first runner-up and champion Juami Rocha. The Lowest Gross Champion title went to Jason Barcelon and Over-all Net Champion was awarded to Marvin Capparos.

The organizers are already looking forward to the second Aviva Golf Tournament, which will be held sometime in the first quarter of next year.

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