Gwyneth Paltrow: Lights, camera, glamour to the Max!

MANILA, Philippines - Max Factor’s international network of makeup artists, led by Pat McGrath, brings to life Max Factor’s new glamour statement vision through Hollywood stunner Gwyneth Paltrow.

Selected for her natural beauty as well as for her chameleon style and ability to carry off diverse and arresting glamour statements, Gwyneth has been chosen as Max Factor’s canvas and inspiration. With many different roles to play in her everyday life, Gywneth epitomizes the modern-day multi-tasking woman. She’s the perfect person to inspire the network to create stunning looks, which in turn will serve as inspiration for women everywhere to find their own personal glamour statements.

Max Factor’s artistry, technique, and ground-breaking innovations continue to influence makeup artists today. Pat McGrath, Max Factor’s global creative design director, is one of the world’s most influential makeup artists; she continues Mr. Max Factor’s legacy with her visionary interpretations and leadership in makeup artistry and personal glamour.

“It was magical to see these creative forces coming together. What a combination and what stunning results! This campaign is a real celebration of Max Factor’s makeup artistry and we’re hoping it will act as inspiration for other women to find the glamour statements that are right for them,”says Esi Eggleston Bracey, vice president, Max Factor Cosmetics.

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Lash call: California Nails & Day Spa’s Eyelash Extensions enhance not only the eyes but also one’s complete look.

Your lash wish come true at California Nails

Complement your dress, shoes, and makeup with nice eyelashes. California Nails & Day Spa introduces its Eyelash Extensions that enhance not only the eyes but also one’s complete look for as long as two to three weeks with careful maintenance.

“These offerings are especially packaged and crafted for our guests to feel at home, relax while having professional treatment, with the whole experience expected to be so pleasant and wonderful they will want to come back again and again to California Nails & Day Spa,” promises Leslie Matta  of California Nails.

Experience the whole range of nail and spa services at California Nails & Day Spa with branches located at SM Pasig Hypermart, SM Southmall, MOA, Market! Market!, Greenhills-Shoppesville, BF Homes Pergola, Festival Mall, Katipunan, and Somerset Makati Ave. Call 820-1569/825-3419 or visit www.californianailsandayspa. Like it at www.facebook.com/CalifOfficial.

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Lash-cious: RevitaLashAdvanced is designed to both beautify and nourish one’s eyelashes.

RevitaLash: Lush lashes at your fingertips

The world has always been captivated by beautiful eyes.

And now, get thicker, longer, and healthier lashes with RevitaLash Advanced. The most advanced technology in eyelash conditioning to date, RevitaLash Advanced’s breakthrough formula is engineered by world-renowned Athena Cosmetics. With an infusion of powerful peptides and soothing botanicals, RevitaLashAdvanced is designed to both beautify and nourish one’s eyelashes.

Beautifully-shaped eyebrows are just a couple of strokes away with Athena Cosmetic’s RevitaBrow, which nourishes, strengthens, and conditions the eyebrows with the use of powerful peptides and plant extracts.

The products are available through dermatologists’ clinics. Or call Ana Monta at 09195674959.

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Lipstick trick: Turn pink to foxy red with Careline Magic Lip Gloss’ color enhancers.

Glow with Careline Magic Lip Gloss

Turn pink to foxy red — from cute to chic!

Careline Magic Lip Gloss has color enhancers that transform the gloss’ shade from soft pink to foxy red, just like magic!

More, it’s got vitamin E to prevent dryness and maintain your skin’s needed moisture.

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Clean and bright face: Kokuryu Facial Cleanser is the natural excess oil and makeup remover.

Kokuryu Facial Cleanser is oil so natural

Kokuryu Facial Cleanser  is the natural excess oil and makeup remover. Just pour a little amount on a cotton swab and wipe it gently on the face. See the big difference in several days.

Kokuryo Facial Cleanser has four effective variants: Cucumber, Papaya, Avocado, and Lemon, available at all leading department stores and supermarkets all over the country.

For more product info, call 242-0883/242-09681 or like it on Facebook Kokuryu Cosmetics.

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Site-seeing: With beauty sites and apps proliferating online, getting expert tips is just a few clicks away.

Beauty is just a click away

The Philippines is well known for its beauty queens, from Gloria Diaz who won the Miss Universe pageant in 1969 to Shamcey Supsup, who placed third runner-up in the 2011 pageant. With Filipina beauties taking over the world, it’s no surprise that as a nation, Pinoys keep an eye on the latest tips and tricks to put their best face forward. In fact, a look at Google Trends shows that the Philippines ranked fifth in the world for regional interest in “beauty tips” in the past 12 months.

And with beauty sites and apps proliferating online, getting expert tips is just a few clicks away. Here are some top tips for the tech-savvy beauty on the go: Vitamins app on Chrome, from stress relief to what to take to boost your metabolism; how to go from day to night or put a picture-perfect face forward with Michelle Phan’s tutorials on YouTube; keep an eye on your body mass index (BMI) with the BMI Calculator Extension; Guide to Fabulous Hairstyles mobile app; Mediterranean Diet for All app in Chrome: Beauty Camera mobile app;  FitnessBliss Chrome app with more than 750 animated fitness exercises; The Beauty Product Reviews mobile app;  manage your life now with a store of personal development tips and ideas on everything from stress management to how to motivate yourself.

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The white time: Kiotis Paris White contains essential oil for whitening.

Kiotis Paris offers pampering products

Kiotis Paris, one of the top luxury beauty brands in Europe under Stanhome World, introduces Kiotis Paris White, created by Jacques Romain Rocher, son of French cosmetic mogul Yves Rocher, using Kiotis’ 100-percent French technology. The line consists of  Kiotis Paris Whitening Soap with Lemon Essential Oil and Collagen and  Kiotis Paris Whitening Roll-on Deodorant with Lemon Essential Oil.

Last year, Kiotis Paris introduced Kiotis Paris’ Aromatic Rituals for body pampering rituals that consist of essential oil-based aromatic water and shower gel to revitalize and energize the body; Kiotis Paris Iris in Love perfume that leaves a powdery floral scent; La Crème Essentielle facial cream; and Reflets D’ Amethyst makeup palette.

For more information about Kiotis and other Stanhome World products, visit the Stanhome World Philippines Facebook Fan Page, e-mail feedback@stanhomeworldph.com or call 091-STANHOME (09178264663). 

In Fairness: Avon Care Fairness Exfoliation Face Wash removes dirt and excess oils to combat dull skin without over-drying.

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Avon gives your skin the TLC it deserves

The woman who spends her whole day giving love and care to others also deserves to give her precious skin the same loving gentleness with her skincare regimen. Avon, the leading direct-selling company for women, gives women just that — a new, loving way to care for their skin with Avon Care.

The Avon Care Instant Fairness line brings immediate whitening through trusted gentle, dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic formulations. Containing licorice extract, an ingredient known to prevent the production of dark skin cells, the Avon Care Instant Fairness line leaves you with a beautiful, radiant glow.

Feel clean and refreshed in a splash, with Avon Care Fairness Face Wash. This mild and gentle cleanser effectively cleanses, delivers moisture, and gives skin an immediately lightened look.

Achieve a healthy, radiant glow with Avon Care Fairness Exfoliation Face Wash, a deep-cleansing gel cleanser that removes dirt and excess oils to combat dull skin without over-drying.

Finally, nourish and protect your radiant glow with Fairness Face Cream, a non-greasy, fast-absorbing moisturizer suitable for all skin types. It also contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the skin from harmful UV rays and environmental stress, and vitamin A to soften and smooth skin.

Avon Care products are available exclusively through Avon representatives nationwide. Log on to www.avon.com.ph to find out how to contact an Avon representative. Be part of the Avon community. Follow Avon at Facebook.com/AvonPhilippines and Twitter via @AvonPH. Watch the Avon videos on Youtube.com/AvonPhilippines.

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You glow, girl!: The Balm uses the best ingredients to achieve that soft, supple, and healthy glowing skin. Available at Beauty Bar

All is calm, all is Balm

Beauty Bar’s famous the Balm brand uses the best ingredients to achieve that soft, supple, and healthy glowing skin.

With eight products to choose from, you’re sure to find one that is best suited to your skin.

The Carrot Oil-Free Make-up Remover gently washes away all types of makeup, without leaving unwanted residue.

The Cranberry Invigorating Eye Cream is infused with cranberry extract to give you the look of a great night’s sleep, with added caffeine to help reduce puffiness in the eye area.

The Dandelion Skin Brightening Moisturizer  is  packed with ginkgo biloba extract and subtle light reflectors for that  perfect champagne hue.

The Lavender Foaming Facial Cleanser has soy proteins to nourish  depleted skin with a rich source of mineral salts, amino acids, and peptides.

The Alcohol Free Face Toner has aloe vera, lemon, and cucumber extracts to refresh and soothe the skin.

The White Tea Pomegranate Restorative Facial Serum improves the skin tone and elasticity, and diminishes the appearance of wrinkles. With vitamin E, it acts as a powerful antioxidant to protect the skin.

The White Tea Rose Face Cleanser gently exfoliates the skin, while removing makeup and impurities, leaving the pores feeling refreshed and tight.

The Vanilla Oil-Absorbing Face Moisturizer has special oil-absorbing micro-sponges that help control shine for hours without drying the skin.

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That perfect smile with Invisalign at Clarity

Nothing says more about a person’s health and well-being than the way he/she carries a smile, more so if that smile is loaded with a perfect set of pearly whites.

The tooth of the matter: Invisalign guarantees straighter teeth minus the hassle.

Having crooked or misaligned teeth is not just unsightly; it also presents serious health risks such as premature wear due to abnormal stress on the teeth and jaw as well as periodontal disease, which may also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and other illnesses. If left untreated, crooked teeth can only worsen over time and may adversely affect overall health.

Orthodontic treatment is extremely invasive and can cause significant discomfort over a long period of time.

To address the need for serious dental concerns, expert dental care provider Clarity Aesthetic Medical & Dental Center introduces the innovative treatment called Invisalign, a dental procedure that guarantees straighter teeth minus the hassle. Invisalign’s modern approach toward straightening teeth uses a series of custom-made clear aligners designed to gradually move and align the teeth.

The treatment starts with dental imaging including X-rays, pictures, and impressions, which will be used to create a digital 3D image of your teeth. Using the image, the dentist will map out a treatment plan that includes a virtual presentation of how your teeth will move as the treatment progresses.

A set of customized aligners made of a smooth, comfortable, and non-toxic plastic will then be created specifically for you. This is what sets Invisalign apart from conventional braces. It does not involve installation of any wires or metal brackets that tend to irritate cheeks and gums. It is also removable, making for easier chewing and proper oral hygiene.

Invisalign is capable of repairing dental problems including misaligned teeth, overbite, underbite, open bite, crossbite, and overcrowded teeth. Recent product advancements have allowed Invisalign to treat orthodontic dental problems.

What is good about Invisalign is that it is removable and easier to clean, best to maintain good oral hygiene. With the use of Invisalign, maintaining healthy gums is also easier — gum disease is less of a problem. Unlike the traditional orthodontics, you do not need to worry about the food you eat. You need not consider what to chew to make sure Invisalign works.

Clarity Aesthetic Medical & Dental Center is located at the 5th Level Wellness Zone, Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA corner Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City. For more information, call 638-1294 or 09178525014 or visit www.clarity.com.ph. Like Clarity Aesthetic Medical and Dental Center on Facebook.