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Presence perfect

MANILA, Philippines - All women dream of having a flawless radiant perfection; whether it is one generously provided by nature or miraculously obtained through science wouldn’t matter much.

For the less genetically fortunate, skincare specialist Clarins has come up with a mineral and botanically based foundation that can create the illusion of perfect skin. Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 10 has a lightweight feel and a unique, imperceptible texture but its anti-pollution and antioxidant complex, composed of white tea extract, flavonoids, and succory dock-cress extract, provides unrivaled hydration and comfort to the skin. At the heart of the Skin Illusion formula, though, is a unique combination of minerals and botanicals exclusive to Clarins that create that noticeable façade of skin perfection: silicon, which helps skin appear replenished and appear even in tone; pink opal powder, made of smooth microbeads that can diffract light to boost the skin’s radiance; and pink algae extract harvested from the protected zone of Ouessant in France, which has a powerful capacity to help skin stay younger-looking while enhancing its healthy appearance. With this trifecta of trace elements, skin is progressively toned and remains supple and beautiful every day. Plus, with the Clarins-exclusive plant micro-patch, a hydrofilm of protection against dryness forms on the skin, serving a a moisture reservoir for the epidermis. Preexisting wrinkles and fine lines are also minimized with the Light Optimizing+ complex that creates a maximum soft focus effect?it’s like having your own lighting director in a tube right inside your makeup bag.

Institut Clarins is at Heaven on the Fifth, 5th level of Rustan’s Makati.

In living color

Live on the wilder side with the latest collection of colors from Mac. The Colourizations Double Feature Shadow Compacts feature eight daring pairings of colors that will incite your imagination: bright yellow gold with pinked-up chrome purple, bright lime with frosty deep gray, bright fuchsia with cool black, mid-tone teal with deep chocolate, and more. Matte, veluxe pearl, and frost textures are also mixed and matched. To emphasize the dazzling chemistry between the color dualities, Mac also introduces the long-wearing and smudge-proof Technakohl Liner, a mechanical pencil-style liner with a soft and creamy feel and an intense, pigment-rich hue.

Not only do the eyes have it; the lips will be doing some talking too, with the Mac GlamGlass that come in knockout shades. The super-silky GlamGlass comes with an innovative brush applicator that delivers the perfect amount of shine and color on the lips, leaving them lush-looking (but not sticky) for hours. For added definition, Mac also introduces its deliciously-hued Lip Pencils.