Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil
September 2, 2010 by MUA In Scrubs
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The part where you remove your makeup can be a crucial step in skin care. Leaving traces behind can clog the pores or subject your skin to terrible breakouts. This is where products like the new Bobbi Brown cleansing oil come in, paving the way for skin that’s super soft and super clean. This is said to be a best seller in other Asian countries like Hongkong and Korea, and is now available in the Philippines.
This is designed for all skin types, which claims to effectively remove makeup from the eyes, lips, and cheeks- while maintaining natural moisture levels. It contains Olive and Jojoba Oils that help dissolve makeup and impurities while protecting skin’s barrier function and maintaining moisture levels. Ginger Root works to soothe and calm the skin, making it feel smooth. Its non-comedogenic properties, is an important factor in choosing skin care products.
Directions for use:
Smooth oil on skin, then massage a small amount of warm water over oil. Rinse face clean with water. Repeat for exceptionally long-wearing formulas. For best results, use once a day.
Claims:
• Gentle and Effective Makeup Removal on most waterproof formulas
• Cleanses Without Stripping/Non-Drying
• Non-pore clogging oils
• Calming and Soothing
• For all skins
• Dermatologist Tested
• Ophthalmologist Tested
• Non-Acnegenic, Non-Comedogenic
Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati (813-3739 loc. 225) and Rustan’s Shangri-La Mall (633-4636), for Php PhP 1,850.00 (200 ml).
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Preview: Estee Lauder Pure Color Collection
August 30, 2010 by MUA In Scrubs
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Estee Lauder was one of the first makeup brands that I used growing up. Whenever my aunt from Seattle would come home to the Philippines, there was always an Estee in the bag for us- much to my delight. I played with lipsticks and eyeshadows given to me, was amazed at the wonders of makeup on myself, and eventually found myself wanting to make others look pretty as well. Needless to say, Estee Lauder plays a (major, major..lol) role in my makeup addiction.
Here in the Philippines, Estee Lauder is constantly bringing us the latest releases from the internationally renowned brand. In September 2010, a new collection hits the spotlight, consisting of the the Pure Color Eyeshadows and Gloss.
Pure Color Eyeshadows
As Estee Lauder creative director Tom Pecheux puts it: ” I think eyeshadows bring to a woman a lot of self-confidence and power. The new Pure Color Eyeshadow shades and finishes are sensual and powerful and I love them. These are definitely my babies.”
The vibrant eyeshadow collection is said to give a new meaning to high impact color that envelops the eyes in raw attitude and style . The Exclusive True VisionTM Technology incorporates intense, highly pigmented shades for a saturated color rich application and ultra brilliance. A crystalline laminate polymer intensifies color clarity and vibrancy in one easy stroke.
A subtle to high impact range of color palette ensures a shade for all skin tones and desirable eye looks 48 powerful shades create endless color combinations and eye looks.
It boasts of its long lasting pigments and fade-resistant formulas, in 4 buildable finishes to create versatile eye looks:
1. MATTE: jet-milled coated pigments provide a contemporary, suede-like finish
2. SATIN: a low lustre texture combined with a refined luminosity creates a soft sophisticated sheen
3. LUMINOUS: prismatic light-reflecting pearls provide a chic, lustrous sparkle
4. METALLIC: Flattened and round pearls are paired to create intense, vivacious drama
Chic Packaging
The first to be introduced in the new Pure Color collection packaging: a sleek, golden mirrored compact with oversized Estée Lauder cartouche for a luxurious presentation. It comes with a new, specially designed sponge-mitt applicator was created to work with all four finishes.
Suggested Retail Price: Php1250
Pure Color Gloss
Estée Lauder introduces the next generation of color with high-impact glosses that drench lips in 19 Seductive Shades, 3 Brilliant Finishes and a Custom Collection by World-Renowned Makeup Artist, Tom Pecheux.
Lasting shine, maximum moisture and three multi-dimensional finishes combined with vibrant color and nuanced tones, utilizing the exclusive True VisionTM Technology wraps pigments in a crystal-like coating to provide intense, brilliant color and shine.
With 19 sleek shades of natural nudes, edible berries, seductive reds and sensual plums, the range covers subtle to high-impact color palette, ensuring a shade for all skin tones and various lip looks.
3 LUXURIOUS FINISHES
From a soft satin shine to an energetic sparkle, these three distinct finishes glide onto the lips to draw maximum attention:
1. SHINE: Color-true pigment polymers deliver an ultra shiny, glossy finish
2. SHIMMER: Finely cut pearls provide a mirrored shine with fierce shimmer
3. SPARKLE: Super high-shine fused with high-powered metallic sparkle for the most dramatic look
The non-sticky, non-tacky formula in its exclusive signature fig scent leaves lips beautifully cushioned. The new flexible, precision applicator delivers the perfect opacity in an even and fluid application.
The new Pure Color Gloss will be available at Rustans Makati, Rustans Shangri-la, Rustans Alabang, Rustans Gateway, Rustans Cebu, and Marionnaud starting in September 2010.
Suggested Retail Price: Php 1,150
number of view: 131Preview: Urban Decay Holiday 2010
August 12, 2010 by MUA In Scrubs
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What is it with Urban Decay and its limited edition palettes that seem to disappear from the makeup counters instantly? Cult favorites Alice in Wonderland and earlier volumes of Book of Shadows are already nowhere to be found except on ebay or from sellers who marked up the prices due to its limited availability.
If you’re constantly frustrated about missing the chance to grab their latest crowd pleasers, be sure to prep yourself up to grab the next Urban Decay treat, the Holiday 2010 collection- Book of Shadows volume III!
Here’s a glimpse into what will be hitting the stores come fall 2010:
Great news for New York residents:
As a tribute to NYC, Urban Decay will be hosting a one-day, sneak peek event at Sephora Times Square (1500 Broadway, #304) on Saturday, August 28th from 1 to 9PM where 1,000 pieces of the limited edition Book of Shadows Vol. III will be available for purchase on a first come, first served basis (limit 3 per person) The first 200 die-hard fans will also receive a limited edition Urban Decay t-shirt with their consultation. Urban Decay’s Eric Jimenez, Worldwide Retail Sales Director and International Makeup Artist, and his team of A-list artists will also be in attendance!
The coveted palette doesn’t even launch on UrbanDecay.com until after Labor Day, and will not be available in-store at Macy’s, Sephora, and Ulta, until October 1st!
Check the swatches from Temptalia here.
number of view: 422Blossom Where You Are Scented
July 12, 2010 by MUA In Scrubs
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Studies show that fragrances have an effect on moods. A drab day can turn 360 degrees into a fab one by just spritzing on the right scents. Just like the DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom, the fresh, floral, feminine scent is said to energize our spirits, perfect for busy career girls like us.
A best seller among the DKNY array of fragrances, the Be Delicious Fresh Blossom transports you into a stroll at New York’s Central Park when it’s abloom with flowers (*cue in Empire State of Mind by Alicia Keys*). The scent is touted to be pretty and delicate as the first bloom, and as uplifting as spring.
As much as I wish that blogs came with sample strips for fragrances that you can rub off, we’ll have to wait for technology to catch up on our crazy ideas. For now let me give you an idea on how it smells like:
Like a flirtatious smile – it charms everyone it encounters. Lighthearted and intensely feminine, the scent is a mix of luscious fruit and delectable flowers. A blend of sparkling grapefruit, cassis and sun-kissed apricot meets a heart of sheer muguet and petal rose, wrapped in luminous jasmine. The apple sensation finishes with a body-lingering base of blonde woods and smooth skin accords. You can’t help be instantly smitten – as will he.
A scent so innocent, so fresh, so playful, It lives up to the Apple Blossom itself – A symbol of love, youth, beauty and happiness, To seduce your spirit and inspire your heart. Inhale its radiance, embrace its vibrancy. You won’t be able to resist, now or ever.
If you’re on the hunt for a potion that will charm people around you, a bottle of this perfume might just help. If not, the packaging itself will give you an extra reason to consider this for a daily scent. Fresh Blossom is bottled in the iconic silver-topped apple, only this time the glass bottom reveals juice that is a soft, sophisticated pink, reminiscent of an Apple Blossom. The carton is white with white sketched blossoms. A silver DKNY logo punctuates. The presentation is unabashedly pretty.
Spring on a rainy Philippines? Possible with DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom, which is available in 100ml Eau de Parfum (SRP: Php 4,200) and 50ml Eau de Parfum (SRP: Php 3,100), at Rustan’s Department Stores.
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number of view: 480Eye Shall Look Young
March 27, 2010 by MUA In Scrubs
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The eyes are the windows to your soul- so as to your age. Looking at a woman’s eye will give away her real age. But then, who says we couldn’t cheat our way to youth? We just have to know where to find anti-aging products that are designed to restore our youthful gaze, preferably those with instant visible results.
Coming to us this April is something that might just lead us an inch closer to the fountain of youth, as GoodSkin Labs is bringing Eyliplex-2 to the Philippines, which is touted to be a breakthrough, 24-hour system with fast-acting formula that promises to give lasting results. Let us have a sneak peek on what it has to offer:
The regimen consists of a two-part system of a day gel and a night balm that compliment each other, hence the name Eyliplex-2. The former is said to instantly awaken the eyes by instantly smoothing and lifting lines, making wrinkles appear less obvious and the skin more radiant. The long-lasting night balm should help recharge and repair the skin by using a cocktail of highly effective ingredients aiming to reduce the appearance of dark circles, restore firmness and further continuing to reduce the appearance of eye area wrinkles. The “siamese-twins” packaging makes sure these two are together so you wouldn’t skip a step.
Active Ingredients
The cocktail of ingredients consists of 124 components that are combined to work synergistically to target eye area complexities both immediately and over time.
GoodSkin Labs boast of its two highly effective botanically-derived tightening and lifting agents in the day gel: the Suberlift™ and Polylift® . The Suberlift is derived from cork oak that acts as an emollient that fills in wrinkles, thereby instantly lessening its appearance. The Polylift, on the other hand, is a more aggressive tightening film former, extracted from sweet almond, which stretches out the wrinkle making the eye area appear smoother. As if these two active ingredients are not enough, the Advanced Rho-Cite™ Complex boosts the array of active agents, being made up of a variety of antioxidants and minerals (rhodochrosite, zinc pca, green tea extract, caffeine and Vitamin E extract) that help nourish the skin and protect it from environmental stressors, thus preserving its natural collagen and elastin.
The night balm picks up from the day gel and optimizes the skin’s natural recovery process through two complexes: the Haloxyl PFE™ and Mala-plump™Complex. The former comes from passionflower to reduce the appearance of dark circles by helping to restore firmness while sleeping, while the latter is made up of minerals (malachite, caffeine and a Vitamin C derivative) that enables skin regeneration and fights off free radicals and environmental aggressors while boosting the production of collagen.
Uses
The product claims to
• visibly lift and tighten skin to diminish wrinkles around the eyes
• boost the production of collagen
• reduce the appearance of dark undereye circles
• reduce eye puffiness
To prove it, GoodSkin Labs released the results of their clinical studies with the following statistical figures:
Immediately:
73% improvement in Moisturization with the Day Formula
39% improvement in Radiance with the Day Formula
55% improvement in Moisturization with the Night FormulaAfter 4 weeks:
20% Reduction in the appearance of dark circles
After 8 weeks:
58% improvement in barrier strength
56% improvement in the appearance of lifting
41% Reduction in the appearance of lines & wrinkles
28% Reduction in appearance of dark circlesSensory Data showed that immediately 62% of subjects tested reported that eye area skin looked more lifted. After 4 weeks 78% reported tighter eye area skin and 66% reported a reduction in dark circles.
Instructions for use
For best results, in the morning, apply Day Gel after cleansing to the entire eye area (above and below) by gently patting on skin and let set for 3 minutes before applying other cosmetics. At night, warm the Night Balm between fingers and gently press onto eye area.
Cost and Availability
Eyliplex-2 will be available in the Philippines at Beauty by SM and Watsons Personal Care Stores starting April 2010. It retails at Php 2,600.
Best Buy
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