Kiss stressed skin goodbye with Koh Gen Do

MANILA, Philippines - Twenty-five years ago, Japanese actress Ai Saotomo, who was concerned about her stressed skin, created a skincare collection based on traditional Asian botanicals and homeopathy. In search of natural skin protection, Koh Gen Do’s line blossomed into an innovative skincare line that stimulates skin’s natural restorative functions, and eventually became a collection of high-performance makeup. Koh Gen Do is now available at Rustan’s Beauty Bar.

Maifanshi premium pressed powder

What it is: A beautiful, high-polished powder –– the perfect integration of skincare and mineral makeup incorporates three subtle light-reflecting shades in one compact.

What it’s made of: It is infused with premium grade emollient oils of shea butter, jojoba seed oil and olive squalene, plus ceramide 3 which helps restore the skin’s barrier.

What it does: It eliminates dullness of skin tone and controls oil to keep a lustrous semi-matte finish.

How to apply: Use face brush to gently feather the desired amount of powder onto skin.

Maifanshi face powder snowy pink

What it is: A high-definition loose powder in light pink.

Maifanshi face powder snowy pink

What it’s made of: Silk powder and hyaluronic acid –– it has no artificial colors, fragrance, petroleum-based mineral oil or paraben.

What it does: Neutralizes dullness and adds a soft pearly pink sheen for a bright finish, the face powder contains highly-moisturizing ingredients that keep skin soft and smooth without drying. It’s perfect for fair to medium light skin tones.

How to apply: Apply after foundation. When using for the first time, slowly pull off the seal on the middle lid. Place the middle lid on the powder puff, then turn the container over a few times to mix the powder. Fold puff in half, gently pat together to distribute powder evenly onto puff, then spread onto face.

Cleansing spa water

What it is: A cleansing water that effectively removes makeup; no washing or rinsing required.

What it’s made of: It is made with thermal water from Yumura Hot Spring in Izumo; white birch sap, which contributes an abundance of minerals and xylitol as it lifts off makeup, oils and residue.

What it does: It gently removes makeup, even waterproof makeup and skin impurities in a single sweep with mineral-rich Cleansing Spa Water.

How to apply: Saturate cotton pad with Cleansing Spa Water. For specific small areas, saturate a cotton swab. Wipe cotton under eyes starting from the inside moving outward. Sweet gently across face to remove makeup.

Who uses it: Actress Kristen Davis requested this product during the filming of Sex and the City 2.

Maifanshi perfect finish mascara

What it is: A mascara with built-in treatment ingredients that support the health of beautiful lashes, this quick drying formula holds the curl all day without smudging or flaking.

What it’s made of: Panax ginseng root extract, hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolyzed silk, jojoba seed oil, hydrolyzed keratin, panthenol, and Swertia Japonica extract.

What it does: It perfectly extends and separates even thin, short, hard-to-reach lashes with a brush that can get into any small corner. Its original color, Indigo Black, makes the white eye area look clearer than an ordinary black.

How to apply: Apply from base and through the lashes lifting it up as you go to the tips. Use the tip of wand to apply on lower lashes and corners of the eye. Replace cap after each use.

UV care milk

What it is: A sunscreen lotion.

What it’s made of: Botanical anti-aging ingredients.

What it does: It protects even sensitive skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays. It also helps prevent skin aging and repair damage.

Koh Gen Do, exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc., is available at Beauty Bar.

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