Now blooming: L'Occitane's plum blossom collection

MANILA, Philippines - Grown in the time of the kings of France, the Brignoles plum tree is famous for its violet fruit with unparalleled flavor. To pay tribute to this plum tree, L’Occitane pairs the delicate fragrance of its flowers with the delicious flavor of its fruit in a delicious collection.

The plum blossom collection includes Fleurs de Brignoles eau de toilette 100ml/3.4Fl.oz, Intense Eau de Toilette Roll-on 10ml/0.33Fl.oz, Skin Moisture Gel 250ml/8.4Fl.oz, Polishing Shower Gel 200ml/6.7Fl.oz, Lip Gloss 15ml/net wt 0.5oz.

In spring, the plum tree cheers up the Brignoles village with its white petals fragrant with the sweet scent of almond. Traditionally, when the flowers give way to fruit, the juicy plums are laid to dry in the sun. They color and perfume the landscape, filling the air with their delicate scent.

L’Occitane is available at Rustan’s Essenses and Rustan’s Department Store.

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Natural is best: Fruits & Passion’s hand sanitizer contains 98-percent naturally derived ingredients.

A handy hand sanitizer from Fruits & Passion

Fruits & Passion offers a new hand sanitizer. It comes in a 475ml bottle with a pump that allows you to refill the 60ml travel size a few times.

This hand sanitizer contains 98-percent naturally derived ingredients, 67.5-percent plant-derived ingredients, biodegradable formula. It has no colorants.

It is available in five fragrances: Field Berries, Georgia Peach, Grapefruit-Guava, Orange-Cantaloup, Pear-Peony.

In the Philippines, Fruits & Passion is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 3, Bonifacio High Street, Alabang Town Center, Rustan’s Tower Mandaluyong City, and TriNOma.

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Beautiful wisdom from Karuna

The skinny on facial care: Karuna offers a complete facial skincare line to meet the needs of women worldwide. Available at Beauty Bar.

A major revolution in the skincare industry is coming. Inspired by a combination of beauty rituals from East and West and the wisdom of compassion from within, Karuna introduces seven high-performance, luxury facials that effectively meet the skincare needs of women worldwide.

Karuna, founded by Linda Wang in 2009, is a luxury skincare line that targets specific skin concerns. Karuna do-it-yourself facials are sure to deliver results that pamper, treat, and solve the most common skincare concerns in a fresh, modern way.

The Renewal Eye Mask reduces the appearance of fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles. It is made from antioxidant mushroom extract, red seaweed, and Japanese Angelica which helps fight the signs of aging.

For a complete facial skincare, Karuna offers six treatment masks that contain the Karuna Beauty Boost — Chinese licorice, aloe vera, chamomile, vitamin B, and plant extracts that effectively heal, detox, and renew all skin types. There are the Exfoliation Treatment Mask, Anti-Aging Treatment Mask, Hydrating Treatment Mask, Anti-Oxidant Treatment Mask, and Brightening Treatment Mask.

Karuna is available at Beauty Bar.

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Nail colors by Cutex: Matte about you

Just for hue: Cutex’s Matte About You collection consists of bold and daring colors that stand out from the usual glossy shades.

Nail polish comes in many colors. But for some, the right shade that is so “me” may be hard to find among the shelves. If you’re not into sparkling hot colors, or the glossy barely-there natural type, there is the perfect hue that’s made for you. Welcome the Matte About You collection from Cutex.

This consists of five bold and daring colors that stand out from the usual glossy shades. They are ideal for those who prefer to be unique, forego the shine, and opt for a bit of goth, drama, and mystery.

Take your pick from At the Strike of Midnight (deep blue- black); Under A Spell (navy blue); Show Me The Mummy (moss green); Think I Goth It! (black); and Spooktacular (maroon-red). 

Consistent with Cutex’s high-quality, trusted lines of nail care products, Matte About You colors are thick and creamy, making them even more texturized and prominent. 

 Cutex products are at Watsons’s Personal Care outlets, Mercury Drug, and leading stores and supermarkets.