All A ‘Beauty Girl’ wants for Christmas
MANILA, Philippines — So you have a friend who loves makeup. Chances are, if she really does love makeup, she already has a lot of it. More than you can imagine. She has suitcases of the stuff, trust me. What could you possibly get her that’s not redundant, so last season, or a total revelation of your very little knowledge of cosmetics? YStyle asked these “beauty girls” — gurus, professionals, makeup artists, icons — what they would like to get for Christmas, to help you out.
Regina Belmonte, former YSTYLE beauty editor
“A nice set of Hakuhodo brushes!”
Vanessa Vergara, PR manager, SunnIes
“I would die if I get the new MAC highlighter called Whisper of Gilt or the La Mer Eye Concentrate for all those late Christmas parties!”
Ryan G. Wong, MAC celebrity makeup artist
“Korean face masks!”
Jackie Avecilla, marketing and communications manager, Rustan’s cosmetics, perfumery and toiletries division
“Since I need ‘me time’ so badly, I’d love to have a Clarins face and body treatment or the Murad hot stone massage for two hours and disconnect all my gadgets so no one can reach me!”
Nicole Tejano, PR and artist relations coordinator, MAC Cosmetics
“I would love to get bottles and bottles of MAC’s Lightful C Marine-Bright Formula Softening Lotion. I am super obsessed!”
Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, founder, Happy Skin
“The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer. I’ve never owned a hair dryer in my life, but this is the only one I’ve ever wanted to own.”
Agoo Bengzon, beauty guru
“Francis Kurkdjian APOM perfume.”
Mel Lerma, country manager, Esteé Lauder Philippines
“I would love to receive the Jo Malone London Christmas Advent Calendar because I’m obsessed with miniatures and cute packaging.”
Aiem B. Ong, merchandise manager, Rustan’s
“A Neal’s Yard Remedies candle!”
Belle Rodolfo, associate beauty editor, Preview Magazine
“I have only one wish: STORAGE! Like that rolling trolley in True Value.”
Joey Ermita-Bienvenida, assistant brand manager, Chanel
“The La Prairie Skin Caviar Sleep Mask (if only I could drink that, I would), the whole Perricone No Makeup Makeup line, and Hourglass ambient lighting powders — all of them.”
Mica Agdamag, advertising and PR manager, Rustan’s cosmetics, perfumeries and toiletries division
“I want a Gabrielle Chanel for Christmas!”
Robby da Silva, brand manager, Kanebo
“A ReFa Carat face and body massager!”
