Beauty Box:Life's holistic luxuries at The Spa

MANILA, Philippines - The Spa has transformed from a trailblazing establishment primarily offering spa services to an institution that provides a comprehensive well-being and lifestyle portfolio known as The Spa Wellness. To date, The Spa Wellness not only provides relaxation but also fitness with barre3 and beauty with Skin Dermatology and Laser Center, as well as The Spa product and service line.

The Spa Wellness boasts Oriental, alternative, and personalized healing therapies to harmonize the body and spirit. Acupuncture and Bowen Technique sessions are available by appointment at its The Fort branch.

The Spa Wellness brings to the Philippines a revolutionary exercise regimen called barre3. The brainchild of celebrity fitness trainer Sadie Lincoln, barre3 integrates the best practices of ballet, yoga, and Pilates to provide a full-body workout that promises leaner, longer, and stronger bodies. Personalized instruction and small class sizes ensure that proper attention is given to technique and that the moves can be tailored to each client’s problem areas and fitness goals. Barre3 exercise studios are located at the Alabang, Eastwood, The Fort, and Rockwell branches, and will soon open at TriNoma Mall.

To book an appointment, visit http://www.thespa.com.ph.

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Beauty sleep: Dermalogica’s new Overnight Repair Serum comes in a 0.5oz/15ml white glass bottle and silver cap, which help preserve the active ingredients.

Dermalogica’s Overnight Repair  Serum cares for your skin while you sleep

Dermalogica’s newest treatment-product for mature skin, Overnight Repair Serum is designed to firm the skin and restore its capacity to maintain suppleness and moisture while you sleep.

Argan Oil shields the lipid barrier and also inhibits the production of enzymes that break down collagen, and thus the underlying structure of skin tissue. Brown seaweed in the formula fights free radicals, which erode collagen resiliency. The skin-supportive effects of Overnight Repair Serum may benefit broken capillaries, as well as restore the integrity of skin experiencing age-related collagen loss.

“This formulation incorporates the soothing aromas of botanical oils like jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang, geranium, rosemary, cinnamon, and neroli, while providing the consumer with the active ingredients they are looking for to help address the signs of aging,” comments Dr. Diana Howard, vice president of technical development and global education for the brand.

To know more about Dermalogica, visit www.dermalogica.com.

Dermalogica Overnight Repair Serum (P3,250) is available at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Alabang, and Rustan’s Cebu.

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Scent of the times: Always in sync with contemporary times, Chanel continues to innovate with Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme.

Chanel writes new olfactory chapter for men

Inspired by the phenomenal intensity of an athletic feat, Jacques Polge, creator of Chanel parfums, writes a new olfactory chapter in the Allure Homme sports saga.

Launched in 2004, five years after the spicy woody Allure Homme fragrance, Allure Homme Sport eau de toilette captures all the elements of a body in motion. A roundup of exhilarating sensations, it appeals to freestylers who are passionate about sports in the great outdoors.

Today, Allure Homme Sport pushes a new boundary with Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme.

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Show and tell: The round, feminine bottle of Charriol Show-Off catches the eye with its delicate and sensual violet hues, twinkling like a precious amethyst.

Charriol tells women to Show-Off

Go ahead and Show-Off, says Charriol — that is, with Charriol’s new eau de toilette that unveils the charm and beauty of women for all to see.

The fragrance opens on a fresh, fruity, and exuberant blackcurrant and bergamot accord, harmoniously enveloped in the delicate and elegant caress of peach velvet. Its feminine core unveils an irresistible array of precious floral essences — violet absolute and lotus blossom extract with a blush of rose petals. The base notes of amber, musk, and cedar leave a mysteriously sensual trail.

Charriol Show-Off (100ml EDT at P5,250) is exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation and available in leading department stores nationwide.

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Of course, you wood: Annick Goutal Nuit Etoilee oscillates between the coolness of the starry night and the reassuring warmth of wood.

Annick Goutal brings a whiff of the great outdoors

Woven from real and imagined landscapes, the new fragrance Nuit Etoilee by Annick Goutal for women and men relives the emotions of stepping on untouched ground for the first time.

This fresh, spicy, woody, aromatic fragrance evokes a spontaneous energy, a call to explore the great outdoors. The sparkling citrus notes fuse at the surface of the skin, followed by an invigorating note of citron that mellows on contact with the sweet orange.

Annick Goutal is exclusively available at Rustan’s.

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Great cover-up: Covergirl helps you achieve clear, smooth skin with its wide selection of foundation formulas.

Covergirl’s guide to choosing the right foundation

Covergirl helps you achieve clear, smooth skin with its wide selection of foundation formulas.

Liquid foundation like Covergirl’s Advanced Radiance Liquid Makeup works best on individuals with dry to extra-dry skin. If you prefer a lighter formulation, opt for Covergirl’s TRUBlend Liquid Makeup, a water-based foundation that provides even coverage, leaving your skin feeling smooth with a natural, no-makeup look.

Girls with sensitive skin will benefit most from an oil-free and fragrance-free foundation just like Covergirl’s Clean Sensitive Skin Liquid Makeup. Its good-to-your-skin Noxzema formula goes on easily and blends perfectly — never heavy, never cakey.

Or get a breath of fresh air with NatureLuxe Silk Foundation.

Try Covergirl’s Aquasmooth Compact Foundation with vitamin-enriched formula.

Finally, more mature skin is best suited to formulas that address the signs of aging. Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Foundation is infused with Olay Regenerist Formula and SPF 22.

Covergirl is exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation and available in all leading department stores nationwide.