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Big pimple

MANILA, Philippines - Acne is still the biggest skin problem young women are facing today.

Studies show that self-confidence is closely tied to appearance and acne can negatively impact an individual’s social and academic status.

The new Clean & Clear Active Clear Acne Control Kit is a breakthrough in acne treatment and prevention. In clinical tests, 100 percent of subjects saw significant improvements in the number, size, or redness of their pimples as early as day one.

The Acne Control Kit has four powerful acne-fighting products containing salicylic acid that work together to effectively help treat and prevent acne.

You Blu it again

In a season of encores, Blu Eau de Parfum II is the latest woman’s fragrance by Bulgari.

Inspired by a modern vision of the color blue that suggests the extremely natural character of the fragrance, it also reveals an intense, sophisticated side.

Blu unfolds with the vibrant head notes of violet blended with subtle, airy hints of star anise and licorice, and brightened by frosty mandarin.

The heart notes conceal an unexpected soul, iris absolute, and blended with a warm woody base enhanced by haitian vetiver.

The scent culminates with three amber notes of benzoin, ambergris and the cysts flower, ending with the velvety tones of musk.

It’s beginning to smell  a lot like Christmas

So Christmas air in the Philippines reeks more of ensaymada and glazed ham than gingerbread and cinnamon, but Philosophy’s yummy food-scented body treats for the holidays will have you screaming for Santa.  

The “Twas the night before” Milk and Cookies Shower Gels gift set comes in a book-shaped box and nestled inside are two shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath bottles, one white and the other brown, looking very much like a happily inter-raced couple.

Forget floral scents or overpowering musks — this Christmas, rival any fruitcake and Food of the God by smelling good enough to eat. 

Philosophy is available at Beauty Bar.

For a good Kaws

Now Kiehl’s is a brand that knows how to do a collaboration right. After teaming up with Brad Pitt for an environmental campaign, it is now working with New York artist Kaws to support children in need.

From the sales of the Limited Edition Creme de Corps Holiday Collection, 100 percent of the net profits will be donated to children’s charities around the world, and in the Philippines, it will go to Kapit Bisig as Ilog Pasig, a campaign that will benefit the children living on the riverbanks, helping to find their relocation.

Kaws is a known graffiti artist who has done cover art for Kanye West and collaborated on design projects with Commes Des Garcons, Marc Jacobs and A Bathing Ape. Kiehl’s iconic Creme de Corps, a cult classic since the 1970s, has traditionally been an ideal gift for men and women and will be available in three sizes with Kaws’ limited-edition artwork.

Kiehl’s is located at Greenbelt 5.