MANILA, Philippines – International beauty brand Colorescience comes to the Philippines to completely change the way we understand mineral makeup. While makeup with even just a small percentage of minerals already claim to be mineral makeup, only genuine, 100 percent mineral makeup is a continuation of good skin care. Colorescience, the 100 percent pure mineral makeup, allows you to reap the full benefits of minerals and protects your skin inside and out. Diane Ranger, a 30-year veteran in the cosmetics industry, created a pioneering product concept when she used minerals to correct, protect, color and perfect the skin. From Ranger’s original loose mineral concept, she eventually came out with a full range of mineral-based makeup formulas that all have SPF 20, while its Sunforgettable line, which is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, has SPF30. It is also the most tested and most researched mineral makeup brand in the market.
Each of the makeup company’s product contains an arsenal of potent yet gentle minerals that will keep your skin healthy while bringing back its youthful glow. Minerals like iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride, mica, pigment titanium dioxide, micronized titanium dioxide and micronized zinc oxide make for the perfect blend of ingredients that will give your skin an instant boost. As not all minerals are created equal these are what you should look for when shopping for mineral makeup. Aside from having only a few minerals present, another common concern regarding mineral makeup is how other minerals are poorly processed. If you want to check if your mineral makeup is the real thing, take a sample of the product then add water. Minerals that are not processed properly will sink to the bottom while ingredients that foam or bubble in the water show that the makeup is not made from real minerals.
On the other hand, when Colorescience makeup is mixed with water, the powder stays at the surface and does not dissolve in the water at all — indicating how water-resistant and long-lasting it is. Just like on your skin, Colorescience will not penetrate or block your pores, but rather, stays on your skin’s surface to seal in its natural moisture.
When buying mineral makeup, you should also look out for the 7 Deadly Skins — 100 percent pure mineral makeup should not contain oils, talc, dyes, perfumes, emulsifiers, alcohol, and preservatives. Any of these ingredients can defeat one of the most important qualities of genuine mineral makeup — it can be used even after a professional facial treatment, laser, or peel, as it continues to protect the skin and actually helps it heal faster. Colorescience is even recommended by Dr. Zein Obagi, a maverick in skin care and creator of a wide range of skin treatments.
MD 101: The exclamation point to your look!
MD 101 is a unique physician formulated eyelash conditioner that has been clinically proven to improve natural lash length, thickness and fullness. It was created by Dr. Susan Lin, a board certified obstetrics-gynecologic surgeon practicing women’s health in the San Francisco Bay area for 18 years, to give patients a simple and effective way of achieving the look of lush, longer lashes the natural way.
It is the first cosmetic advancement in eyelash conditioning that is clinically tested to promote the appearance of longer and thicker lashes. Simply apply MD 101 once daily, before bedtime, and you will be able to experience positive results in one week.
In a four-week clinical study, MD 101 showed a 53 percent increase in lash length after four weeks. According to Dr. Susan Lin, “MD 101 improves the natural appearance of your natural lashes when applied once nightly, making it a quick, simple and effective solution for patients with thinning eyelashes.”
MD 101 is ophthalmologist tested, dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, paraben-free and safe for sensitive eyes. It’s also safe to use even by those who wear contact lens and makes for a wonderful addition to your usual skincare routine.
(Colorescience and MD 101 are available at Beauty by SM at SM Megamall and soon in SM Makati, SM Fairview and SM North EDSA. Also available at all House of Obagi branches and affiliated dermatologists’ clinics nationwide. Call 928-8722 or 435-1449 for more details.)