Beauty Box: Get an immaculate complexion with The Body Shop's Extra Virgin Minerals

MANILA, Philippines - The Body Shop introduces new Extra Virgin Minerals, an innovative range of 100-percent-pure mineral ultra-blendable foundations available in eight shades and three formats: liquid, powder and cream. This first mineral makeup collection features an exclusive combination of Community Fair Trade pure cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil and ultra-fine mineral pigments for foundation that’s good for the skin: virtually weightless, containing SPF, non-irritating and fragrance- and paraben-free so it suits all skin types, including sensitive and blemished skin.

The Body Shop also introduces a new lip sensation: its first 100-percent-natural lip roll-on (P295) for lips crying out for moisturization and nourishment. This natural lip oil with unique roller-ball applicator is available in four flavors: Zesty Orange, Romantic Rose, Revitalising Mint and Berry Goodness. Unlike lip balm or lip gloss, this lip oil won’t leave your lips feeling sticky or waxy. Wear it alone for a natural sheen or over your favorite shade of lipstick for a gloss effect.

The next generation of skincare for women over 40 is also available at The Body Shop. The new Natrulift Refreshing Eye Roll-on and Firming Day Lotion SPF 15 harness the power of organic “superfruit” pomegranate to firm skin and soften fine lines and wrinkles within four weeks. Other products in the Natrulift line are softening facial wash, softening toner, firming day cream, softening cream cleanser, softening serum and firming night cream.

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Lacoste’s lighter, fresher scent

Juice that refreshes: Lacoste Challenge Fraiche is a clean citrus scent with woods, spices, white pepper and ginger.

After the success of the Lacoste Challenge comes a fresher new eau de toilette fragrance counterpart, Challenge Fraiche. Light and refreshing, its clean citrus scent with woods, spices, white pepper and ginger embodies the Lacoste Sport Heritage. Similar to Challenge, the new fragrance bottle is in the shape of a tennis racket handle and the solid glass bottle is encased in a white “soft touch” grip emblazoned with the iconic Lacoste crocodile logo in black. Exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation, Challenge Fraiche is available in two EDT sizes, 75 ml. and 90 ml., at all leading department stores and Lacoste boutiques nationwide.

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Celebs Gelli de Belen and Ariel Rivera at the opening of Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics Center

Japan’s No. 1 aesthetic center now in Philippines

Shinagawa Lasik and Aesthetics began as an aesthetic clinic in 1988, and has made its mark in Japan as the No. 1 Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Chain with 27 branches all over the country employing over 100 plastic surgery specialists. The Shinagawa Lasik and Aesthetic clinic in the Philippines is Shinagawa’s first major operation outside Japan. Through its local branch, Shinagawa aims to provide the best, safest, and most affordable aesthetic and eye medicine to Filipinos. Aesthetic technologies and procedures include Fractional G treatment for stretch marks; Liposonix, a non-surgical treatment that burns away fat; Titan XL to stimulate collagen growth and treat fine wrinkles; Photo OPS for freckles, abnormal skin pigmentation and acne scars; and Laser Genesis to make skin smoother and finer through stimulation of the skin’s metabolism.

Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics Center is located at the Mezzanine, Tower 2, The Enterprise Center, 6766 Ayala Ave. cor. Paseo de Roxas, Makati. Hotline is 491-0000, e-mail inquiry@shinagawa.ph or visit www.shinagawa.ph.

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Nail Remedy products are toxin-free and contains no Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene & Formaldehyde which are harmful to one’s health.

Nail remedies from Cutex

Cutex has tools and remedies to help you achieve healthy nails. Cutex’s Mighty Nail Strengthener strengthens and fills in dry, brittle, ridged and weak nails. Instant Nail Whitener gently whitens yellow, discolored nails. Cutex’s Emergency Nail Repair instantly repairs split, chipped and cracked nails. Cutex’s Superb Nail & Cuticle Conditioner hydrates and conditions nails and cuticles. “Take Your Nail Vitamin” maintains and protects normal and healthy nails with vitamin C and E beads. And say goodbye to nail biting with the “I Don’t Nail Bite Solution,” which not only acts as a deterrent but also provides shine and protection.

Cutex is available at Watsons’s Personal Care outlets (SM Makati, SM North Edsa Department Store, SM North Edsa The Block, SM Megamall Department Store, SM Mall of Asia Department Store, SM Mall of Asia Genext, SM Harrison, SM Cubao Department Store, SM Southmall Department Store, SM San Lazaro Department Store, SM Fairview Department store, SM Filinvest Department Store, SM Pampanga Department Store, SM Bacoor Dept. Store, and Watsons Sta. Lucia Mall, Watson’s Enterprise Center, SM Masinag Department Store), The Landmark Department Store (Makati and Trinoma), Robinson’s Department Store (Galleria, Metro East, Pioneer, Waltermart Makati, Festival Mall, Pampanga, and Imus), Robinson’s Supermarket (Galleria, Ermita, Metro East, BF Ruins and Pampanga), Shopwise Libis, Rustan’s Supermarket ( Makati & Rockwell), Cash & Carry Department Store; California Advanced Nail & Skincare (Alabang Town Center, and De La Rosa Carpark I, Makati), Market! Market! Department Store, and in selected Mercury Drug Store outlets.