Watsons Beauty Awards 2009 winners named

MANILA, Philippines - Now in its fifth year and still going strong, the Watsons Health, Wellness, and Beauty (HWB) Awards is the annual salute to Watsons’ partners and suppliers who have shone through as the best and the brightest in terms of sales, promotions, and overall product performance in Watsons stores nationwide.

At the HWB Awards held at the SMX Convention Center at SM Mall of Asia, guests were welcomed by an art gallery that featured the works of modern and renaissance masters, from Van Gogh, Da Vinci, and Botticelli to Andy Warhol and our very own Fernando Amorsolo. Likened to the excellent work of such artists, every element of the HWB Awards revolved around the very same excellence that fuelled the passion and work of these artists — from master-class service to the undeniable product excellence of Watsons’ partner brands.

The HWB Awards 2009 opened with welcoming remarks from Robert U. Sun, chief operating officer for Watsons Personal Care Stores Philippines, Inc.

The evening roundup of winners consisted of the biggest brands in the health, wellness, and beauty business, with a total of 18 major awards and seven grand awards given out.

For the fifth consecutive year, Unilever Philippines took top honors — International Partner of the Year. Unilever Phils. chairman and CEO Fernando Fernandez joined his team on stage as they received their trophy.

Fellow grand awardees included United Laboratories, Inc. who was awarded the Supplier of the Year Grand Award for Health, while Ever Bilena Philippines repeated its stellar performance the year before and was once again awarded the Philippine Supplier of the Year Grand Award for Beauty. Other grand award winners were industry leaders Bayer Schering Pharma, Beauty Elements Ventures, and Wyeth Consumer Healthcare.

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Careline is oil right

Careline Oil Control Make-Up Foundation by Ever Bilena is enriched with vitamin E that promotes healthy and glowing skin. It has an oil control formulation that helps you maintain an oil-free complexion all the time. 

It’s a perfect base for your make-up and even covers up minor skin imperfections.

For best results, apply final powder after using Careline Oil Control Make-Up Foundation.

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Olay Exposé puts 7 antiaging creams to the test

With all sorts of antiaging products all claiming to give younger-looking skin, Olay Exposé takes on the daunting task of separating the truth from the hype.

“There are many different ways of fighting the signs of aging. The primary way is through our lifestyle — protecting ourselves from photo aging. Another way is through topicals. For these to work effectively, they need to provide multiple benefits, as there are many clinical signs of aging. From dryness and wrinkles to dull skin ... all of these have different causes that need to be addressed to give women the appearance of younger-looking skin,” says Dr. Rosario Abaya-Blas of St. Luke’s Medical Center.

Increasing exfoliation to improve skin appearance is a second key way to help make skin appear younger-looking. Finally, protection from damaging free radicals is the third benefit an antiaging cream should provide. Exposure to UV rays, smoke, and pollution damage our skin, causing spots and wrinkles to appear over time.

So which cream gives the best all-around antiaging results? P&G Scientific Communications manager David Khoo exposed the outcome of an investigative beauty study comparing the overall efficacy of seven popular antiaging creams and their ingredients.

In the study, Olay Total Effects had the best composite score at restoring, enhancing, and protecting skin all at the same time to keep it younger-looking. Its unique VitaNiacin Complex provides all three benefits that dermatologists deem important to help fight the seven signs of skin aging with just one product.

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Veet the problem of unwanted hair

In an online survey by www.Hidden- TurnOffs.com, most Filipino males agree that excessive female body hair really makes them turn their heads. And then afterwards, they turn away — disgusted.

“Smooth and hair-free legs or underarms can speak a lot about a person. It shows how much she values herself to take time to groom and care for her body,” says Isa Marfori, Veet assistant brand manager.

 But the new generation of women would argue that in this busy urban jungle, nobody ever has the time for anything. Good thing Veet Hair Removal Cream is ready to help women get positive attention by partnering with Nail Spa and Nail Bar .

Coined as Veet Your Stress Away, this beauty and relaxation package allows women to get over their hairy dilemma through a unique pampering session that combines half leg hair removal using Veet, pedicure cleaning, and massage.

Veet is distributed and marketed in the Philippines by Reckitt Benckiser.

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Get soft, beautiful skin with Johnson Body Care

It was a celebration of soft skin, beauty, and style at the Johnson & Johnson fashion show to launch Johnson’s Body Care, its new body care brand made especially for women. The new Johnson’s Body Care range of body lotions and washes boasts a line of products that will give women what they want – soft and beautiful skin.

The fashion show highlighted the beauty of soft, moisturized skin, which can be achieved with the new Johnson’s Body Care products. Featured during the fashion show were exquisite pieces from six of Manila’s young female designers: Debbie Co, Rosanna Ocampo, Mel Orlina, Choc and Yvette Religioso, and Czarina Villa. The collections showcased dresses in soft, sheer fabrics in shades of white, blush and nude, with nothing but a woman’s soft skin as inspiration.

The Johnson’s Body Care body lotions and washes come in three variants, namely: Johnson’s Body Care 24 Hour Lasting Moisture, Melt Away Stress, and Naturally White.

“Johnson’s Body Care allows women to have soft, beautiful skin and this makes them look and feel good about themselves,” explains Via Abaño, Johnson’s Body Care senior brand manager.

Johnson’s Body Care lotions and washes are available at all leading beauty and personal care stores, department stores, and supermarkets nationwide.

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Cetaphil wins Best Cleanser for 2009

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser was cited as one of the best beauty buys for 2009 by international fashion publication InStyle magazine. Named the “Best Cleanser for Dry Skin” and “Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin” in the annual beauty survey, the facial wash was distinguished for its ultra-mild, soap-free formulation.

The six-month “Best Beauty Buys” survey conducted by Elizabeth Lamont Mendoza and reported by Nicole Crane in the April 2009 issue of InStyle magazine involved 163 reviews from dermatologists, make-up artists, and beauty editors on thousands of beauty products.

Respondents claimed that the gentle, milky cleanser was ideal even on the most sensitive of complexions because it removed dirt without stripping off the skin’s natural oils to keep it soft and supple.

 Cetaphil is available in leading drugstores and supermarkets nationwide.