MANILA, Philippines -The products: Limited-edition Laura Mercier Body & Bath Luxe Quartets in Almond Coconut Milk, Ambre Vanillé and Crème Brûlée sets; and Laura Mercier Luxe Signature Candle in Warm Roasted Chesnuts
Why you need them: Beyond makeup, Laura Mercier offers luxurious bath and home treats that make the cooler holiday months a lot cozier. The Body & Bath Luxe Quartets, available in three scents, make for ideal gifts — for loved ones or for yourself. Each quartet includes a honey bath with mini dipper, body scrub, soufflé body crème and a candle in a frosted glass tumbler.
Laura Mercier’s new limited-edition Luxe Signature Candle fills any room with the warm scent of roasted chesnuts, nutmeg, spicy berry, clove and warm vanilla sugar cream. The candle is encased in a chocolate brown glass tumbler witb crocodile-inspired metal topper.
Where to get it: Limited edition Laura Mercier Body & Bath Luxe Quartets in Almond Coconut Milk, Ambre Vanillé and Crème Brûlée sets; and Laura Mercier Luxe Signature Candle in Warm Roasted Chesnuts are available at Rustan’s.
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Cate Blanchett is the face of Sì, a new scent from Giorgio Armani
The product: Giorgio Armani Sì
What it contains: A new scent from Giorgio Armani, Sì, says Giorgio Armani, is his tribute to modern femininity — an irresistible combination of grace, strength and spirit. It is chic, sultry, intense and soft at the same time. Sì is a chypre scent reinvented, combining an inflection of three accords: cassis nectar, modern chypre and lightly musky wood. The bottle, like an Armani garment, is free of all non-essentials — after the Armani style of adding nothing but refinement to attain an extreme and authentic sophistication.
Who is the Sì woman?: The face of the scent is Cate Blanchett — nothing about her is plain. She affirms what she is through nuances — recalling the duality of black and nude, balancing depth and lightness. The Sì woman is free and knows how to make her vision of the world known.
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The products: NeoStrata Professional Exfoliating Lotion, NeoStrata Professional Pore Clearing Solution, NeoStrata Professional Pore Refining Cleanser — three products for clearer, smoother and brighter skin
What they do: NeoStrata Professional Exfoliating Lotion improves visible signs of skin aging with a high level of alpha hydroxy acid and glycolic acid.
NeoStrata Professional Pore Clearing Solution also contains AHA and glycolic acid that help gently exfoliate skin, clear pores and remove excess oil.
NeoStrata Professional Pore Refining Cleanser is a soap-free foaming cleanser that cleans and reduces impurities on acne-prone skin.
Where to get them: NeoStrata Professional products are available at selected dermatology clinics. For information, call 244-6992. 2423636 loc. 71.
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Tresemmé styles its new muses
The muses: Inspired by runway trends, Tresemmé announces five salon-gorgeous hair trends modeled by its new muses. Martine Cajucom is all about the rock and roll tousle, Jessica Connely loves the knotty updo, Valerie Weigmann rocks bouncy straight locks, Kelly Misa takes on the chic side bun, and Joey Mead wears the modern bob.
The stylists: Liz Uy, Raymond Gutierrez, Lourd Ramos, Victor Ortega and Jing Monis created the salon-gorgeous looks using Tresemmés Anti-Hairfall Shampoo, Tresemmé Thermal Recovery Shampoo, Tresemmé Styling Mousse, Tresemmé Smooth and Shine Treatment Mask, Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Spray and Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Intensive Treatment Mask.
Where to get it: Tresemmé hair products are available at department stores.
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The product: Make Up Factory’s fall-winter 2013 makeup collection, reflecting the mysterious, magical hues of the an autum forest.
What it includes: From eye shadow palettes to lip pigment, collection offers complete coverage for that perfect look. Muted earthy browns bring depth to eyes with mossy organic greens providing the perfect contrast. Sparkling flecks of rusty orange bring in a dash of fiery radiance along with berry pinks and rosy nudes for a look that goes from day to night.
Where to get it: Make Up Factory is at Bonifacio High Street, SM Megamall, and The SM Stores at SM Aura Premier, SM Makati, SM Mall of Asia, SM Fairview, SM North EDSA, SM Southmall, SM Cubao and SM Davao.