Beauty Box: Smashbox primer reduces pores in a flash

The product: Smashbox Photo Finish Pore Minimizing Primer

What it is: The newest multi-tasking primer innovation in Smashbox’s iconic Photo Finish line creates the perfect canvas for makeup application, while also minimizing pores and reducing shine. This non-drying formula absorbs oil all day for flawlessly smooth, shine-free skin. It is lightweight, mattifying, and sweat-and humidity-resistant.

Where to get it: Smashbox Photo Finish Pore Minimizing Primer is available at Beauty Bar.

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3.1 Phillip Lim for Nars is here

The product: Nars fall 2014 nail collection in collaboration with fashion designer Phillip Lim

What it is: The 3.1 Phillip Lim for Nars Nail Collection includes nine limited-edition shades inspired by the “colors that exist in the shadows.” Rich jewel tones and contrasting neutrals in a long-lasting formula with a high-gloss finish evoke the modern mood of the season, while a covetable canvass pochette designed exclusively for Nars perfectly fits the season’s well-edited nail polish collection.

Nars and Phillip Lim have a long-standing relationship collaboratimg over the past 14 seasons on the 3.1 Phillip Lim runway show during the New York Fashion Week since 2007. The collection combines Phillip’s signature style with Nars’ iconic and audacious beauty philosophy.

The shades: Anarchy (Angora), Wrong Turn (Graphite), Shutter (Black Sea Green), Other Side (Bitter Chocolate), Gold Viper (Champagne), Crossroads (African Violet), Hell-Bent (Lacquer Red), Dark Room (Blue Denim) and Insidious (Black Bronze)

Where to get it: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Nars Nail Collection is exclusive to Nars boutiques and narscosmetics.com at P1,050 each.

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Revlon’s newest age-defying makeup

The product: Revlon Age Defying Collection, which includes Age Defying Firming + Lifting Makeup, Targeted Dark Spot Concealer Treatment, and Age Defying Wrinkle Remedy Line Filler

What it is: Revlon Age Defying Collection is an innovative line of products that work overtime to correct, conceal and protect. Age Defying Firming + Lifting Makeup is the ultimate multitasking foundation. It evens out skin tone, covers flaws like dark spots and wrinkles and brightens and hydrates skin. It tightens and contours skin to zero in on correcting more advanced signs of aging.

Revlon Targeted Dark Spot Concealer Treatment is a concealer that lets you pinpoint and treat dark spots with precision with a needle-nose that comes with a sponge tip. It contains vitamin C and licorice to instantly reduce tha appearance of dark spots.

Revlon Age Defying Wrinkle Remedy Line Filler is a non-injectable solution that instantly fills deep lines and wrinkles.

Where to get it: Revlon Age Defying Collection is available at major department stores.

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Max Factor’s CC Sticks target skin imperfections

The product: Max Factor Colour Corrector Sticks

What it is: Max Factor Colour Corrector Sticks draw from the power of color science — neutralizers are complementary opposites on the color wheel while balancers and illuminators even out dark spots and brighten complexion.

The colors: The Reducer (green) is for skin with a lot of general redness; The Revitaliser (purple) is for skin with a little bit too much yellow; The Brightener (yellow) counteracts lilac or purple to blue undertones; The Balancer (pink) evens out dark spots in lighter skin tones while The Balancer (peach) evens out dark spots in medium skin tones; and The Illuminator (highlighter) softly reflects light and illuminates the face.

Where to get it: Max Factor Colour Corrector Sticks are available at Max Factor counters at department stores. For information, like MaxFactorPH on Facebook.

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Sally Hansen knows how to shine

The product: Sally Hansen Triple Shine Nail Color

What it is: Sally Hansen Triple Shine Nail Color contains Ultimate Shield Complex, an exclusive technology that combines marine ingredients, multi-vitamins and a patented gloss-tech brush to help nail polish withstand the wear and tear of daily activities. The collection features three shade palettes: Iridescence, nine pearlescent pastels and metallics; Pop, 10 vibrant brights; and Fanta-Sea, 10 glittering aquatic tones.

Where to get it: Sally Hansen Triple Shine Nail Color is available in 29 shades for P315 at department stores.

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Proactiv’s solution to oily skin

The product: Proactiv Advanced Daily Oil Control

What it is: Proactiv Advanced Daily Oil Control is an oil-free lotion that balances the oil levels on the skin. It is designed to absorb excess oil for a matte finish. Skin remains soft, smooth and hydrated without looking or feeling greasy.

The Proactiv Advanced Daily Oil Control is shrink-wrapped with a 60-Day Kit limited-edition pack, with the Redefining Mask has been upsized to 2.5oz.

Where to get it: The Proactiv Special Bundle Pack with Advanced Daily Oil Control is exclusively available at Watsons and SM Department Stores.