MANILA, Philippines - The product: L’Occitane Ultra Soft Cream in Vanilla Bouquet, Lime Zesty and Rose Heart
What it is: A collection of shea butter creams in fresh, energizing scents. With a light texture that melts into skin, the Ultra Soft Cream soothes away cold-weather blues in seconds with 10-percent shea butter from Burkina Faso, harvested in a sustainable and fair trade partnership with the women who produce it. It is a lighter version of the L’Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream.
Where to get it: L’Occitane Ultra Soft Cream is available at Rustan’s.
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Beauty essentials from Ever Bilena
The products: Ever Bilena Advance Mascara Duo, Ever Bilena Famous Lipstick, Ever Bilena Powder Foundation, Ever Bilena Pro Flawless Finish Foundation, and Ever Bilena Pro Flawless Finish Foundation
What they do: Affordable makeup from Ever Bilena are enriched with vitamin E and nourishing ingredients to keep skin hydrated while looking its best. Ever Bilena Advace Mascara Duo comes with a silicon brush that offers easier mascara application; Famous Lipstick is pigmented with color and contains anti-oxidants; Ever Bilena Powder Foundation and Pro Flawless Finish Foundation provide long lasting coverage.
Where to get these: Ever Bilena is available at department stores.
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CC your way to radiant skin with Revlon
The product: Revlon Absolute Radiance+ CC Cream
What it is: A Complexion Correcting cream that prevents common skin issues such as dryness, discoloration, dullness, aging and sun spots. It is available in three shades: white creamy, light, and medium.
What it promises: Eight benefits — brightening, hydrating, smoothing, refining, comforting, concealing, protecting and fairness — that help transform skin in just seven days.
Where to get it: Revlon Absolute Radiance+ CC Cream is available at department stores for P795.
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The product: Boss Jour Pour Femme
What it is: A fragrance inspired by the first light of day, Boss Jour opens with the succulent citrusy freshness of grapefruit flower and lime. At its heart is a bouquet of freesia and lily, and dries down with earthy notes of white birch and creamy amber.
What Boss Jour Pour Femme brand ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow says: “Boss Jour Pour Femme is bright, beautiful and fresh — it’s a definite mood boost. There’s something quietly optimistic about the scent. It’s upbeat and energizing.
Where to get it: Boss Jour Pour Femme is available in 30ml, 50ml and 75ml sizes at department stores and is exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation.
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A floral scent for the city girl from Moschino
The product: Cheap and Chic Moschino Chic Petals
What it is: A fragrance for an interesting woman who moves in the flowery and luxuriant field of imagination. It opens with pomegranate and wild strawberry intensified by red ginger, then it explodes into a floral scent of red orchid and settles into a modern, feminine mix of Hinoki wood and velvet musk. It is available in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml eau de toilette sprays.
Were to get it: Moschino Chic Petals is available at department stores and is exclusively distributed by Prestige Brands Philippines.
The product: Kiehl’s 5th annual limited-edition holiday collection in collaboration with New York City artist, Eric Haze.
About the artist: “Haze†is recognized for his iconic works, which includes custom album artwork and logos for the Beastie Boys, L.L. Cool J, and MTV. The Kiehl’s x Haze partnership is the first time the artist is working on skincare packaging.
What it includes: The Kiehl’s x Haze collection includes the Ultra Facial Cream, a light daily hydrator that leaves skin comfortable and well-balanced through harsh weather conditions; and the Calendula Toner, an alcohol-free toner and a best-seller for almost 50 years.
Where to get it: The limited-edition Kiehl’s x Haze holiday collection, plus customizable gift boxes are available at Kiehl’s stores.