Summer means vacation, traveling to new destinations, and trying to stay and look cool despite the sizzling heat.
This month also happens to be Women’s Month, and through the years Rustan’s The Beauty Source has been celebrating it through its “Rustan's Beauty Addict GRL PWR.” Beauty enthusiasts can elevate their vacay looks with exciting deals and exclusive promos on their favorite Rustan's the Beauty Source products — for one day only on March 9! The first 100 attendees to complete all the activities will receive an exclusive GRLPWR jelly pouch filled with summer must-haves.
Guests can enjoy exclusive offers from beauty brands such as Acca Kappa, Clarins, Deborah Lippmann, Phyto, Neal's Yard Remedies, L'Occitane, Mario Badescu, Saturday Skin, Sisley, Malin + Goetz, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Murad, Perricone MD, Stila, Jane Iredale, and many more!
In addition, Sundown Surprises await Beauty Addicts for one day only. Members can receive complimentary x10 points for all purchases made on March 9. Not a member yet? You can apply to be a Beauty Addict member with any purchase on this day. Plus, they get a bonus of +50 points when you download Rustan's FSP mobile app and access their Beauty Addict account on the day of GRLPWR.
For you to get the most out of the event we’ve curated the must-haves from the participapting brands so you can have a cool, cool summer.
Five ways to smell fresh
Chanel is having a historic moment with Coco Mademoiselle, its top-selling fresh amber with notes of orange, jasmine, rose, and patchouli. After 16 years of being represented by British actress Keira Knightley, Chanel has chosen actress Whitney Peak of Gossip Girl and Hocus Pocus 2 fame as the first person of color to be the face of a Chanel fragrance.
The Canadian actress, who was also the muse of the Chanel 22 bag, was chosen because of her personality and energy. “It's really matching with the scent: she is very playful but also assertive, confident but also curious about the world,” said Rustan senior brand manager Aiem Ong.
And with three new interpretations, now you can wear Coco Mademoiselle five ways: as an eau de toilette or eau de parfum (perfect for daytime and work situations), as an Eau de Parfum Intense (great for date night, with sexy vanilla and more patchouli), and my fave iterations, a hair-perfume mist that comes in a bottle perfectly sized for travel, and L’Eau Privée Pour La Nuit, a more delicate, water-based scent that you can wear to bed or for your closer, more intimate moments.
After all, wasn’t it Coco Chanel who said, “A woman should wear perfume wherever she wants to be kissed”?
Holistic self-care from Sweden
If you’re a fan of clean and natural beauty, Rustan’s recently launched L:a (pronounced “La”) Bruket, a skin-, hair- and home-care line from Sweden that advocates a holistic vision of beauty and wellbeing, strongly influenced by the self-care spa culture on Sweden’s west coast.
Founded by Mats Johansson and Monica Kylén, L:a Bruket’s COSMOS-certified formulas value quality over quantity, and respect the skin and biodiversity, ensuring effectiveness and optimal tolerance.
They’ve developed routines for the hands, lips, and home based on their bestsellers, which you can experience at the L:a Bruket counter in Rustan’s. For the hands you can start with one of their freshly scented hand washes, like Grapefruit, followed by a scrub that you can massage in. If you have very dry, rough hands, L:a Bruket’s hand butter and cream are amazing — they really coat, protect, and lock moisture in.
As someone with perennially chapped lips I was even more impressed with L:a Bruket’s Lip Restore kit, which has a Gentle Lip Scrub, Recovery Lip Mask and my fave Lip Balm 017, a large-sized tube that dispenses the creamiest, most soothing balm — a definite must-try.
And for the home, L:a Bruket has everything from room diffusers to dishwashing liquid to a fragrance tag that you can hang from your doorknob! A crowd favorite was the Coriander candle, and I also recommend the Pillow Mist with its relaxing lavender, mandarin, and cedarwood scent.
Say hello to healthy skin
Keep your skin youthful, bright, and supple under the harsh summer sun. Upgrade your skincare routine by locking in moisture with the L'Occitane Shea Collection. Derived from the fatty kernel contained inside the shea nut, shea butter is intensely nourishing with many protective properties containing omega 3 and 6, and antioxidant vitamin E. The collection ranges from ultra-rich body creams and lotions to shower and hand creams.
Create a spa-like experience
Neal's Yard Remedies soothe the senses while pampering your skin. Infused with Neal’s Yard Remedies’ best-selling Women’s Balance Aromatherapy Blend, the Women's Balance Foaming Bath and Women's Balance Massage Oil are formulated to nourish dry skin while harmonizing body and mind.
Give your hair some TLC
With over 50 years of expertise in using plant-based ingredients, Phyto’s Phytoprogenium Ultra Gentle Shampoo maintains balance in the scalp while enhancing all hair types. Follow it with the Phytoprogenium Ultra Gentle Detangling Milk, which provides anti-frizz protection and static control, maintaining shine for days on end. Need a trusty hairspray to keep your ’do intact? Phytolaque, a propellant-free hairspray made with vegetable ingredients, provides a natural hold.
Travel to Monet’s Garden via scent
Are you an Impressionist art fan who’s always wanted to visit Monet’s gardens at Giverny? Now you can travel there through scent via Acca Kappa’s Jasmine & Water Lily, an eau de parfum that depicts a pond surrounded by fragrant jasmine, with blooming water lilies floating on the surface like small boats.
It’s a youthful and sweet yet elegant fragrance, with top notes of bergamot and waterlily, heart notes of jasmine, osmanthus, peach blossom and Turkish rose, and base notes of musk and vanilla.
Stimulate your skin’s natural defenses
With the ever-changing environment, it’s time to upgrade to an improved formula that protects your skin from pollution, smoke, free radicals, and other harmful effects. With Sisley Ecological Compound Advanced Formula, you get exactly that protection with an advanced formula that promotes a balanced microbiome and stimulates the skin’s natural defense mechanisms. Two key ingredients (burdock and meadowsweet extracts) are added to its original complex of five plant extracts (centella asiatica, ginseng, hops, horsetail, rosemary), leaving the skin more equipped to defend itself.
Make skin look brighter
Achieving a healthy complexion also means choosing products that oxygenate the skin to help it “breathe” better and look brighter. Clarins’ Bright Plus Collection makes this possible by infusing two powerful superfruits — a blend of rose myrtle and organic Acerola seed extracts — to deliver a double shot of oxygen conveniently packaged in its Bright Plus Serum and Bright Plus Fresh Ampoule.
Weightless, second-skin coverage
Before going out, apply Jane Iredale’s PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation, an all-in-one foundation, concealer, and sunscreen for a nourishing (and weightless) medium-to-full coverage and second-skin finish. The Calming Lavender Hydration Spray is infused with chamomile and organic lavender to set makeup, soothe skin, and help calm the mind.
A scent for artists, writers and book lovers
The name of Diptyque’s L’Eau Papier brings together “water” and “paper,” recalling both the history of the maison and the founding trio’s driving passion for the pen’s line and brushstroke. Notes of rice steam, white musk, mimosa, blond woods and sesame conjure up the diluted ink that permeates the page when an artist (or writer) wields a pen and ink, paper, and the hand become one.
Bring out your inner boss-babe
Complete your tropical travels with lip essentials guaranteed to bring out your inner boss-babe! Choose from a wide range of luminous, vanilla-scented Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Glosses ranging from Soft Pink, Deep Taupe, Sunbaked, and Goldy shades to velvety-soft matte and satin lipsticks Hush Rose, Blush Brown, Sunbaked, Warm Taupe, Hush Pink, and Honey Taupe.
Must-haves for nail polish addicts
For nails, grab the Deborah Lippmann Addicted To Speed super quick-drying top coat. This high-shine top coat dries fast so you can go about your business without a smear, smudge or scratch — truly a must-have for nail polish addicts! Don’t forget to give your cuticles a rest, too, with the Deborah Lippmann The Cure Cuticle Repair Cream, an award-winning formula infused with a powerful dose of patented Raspberry Stem Cell extract, red algae, shea butter, sodium hyaluronate and vitamins A, C and E. Deborah Lippmann It’s A Miracle Intense Cuticle Therapy Oil boasts a unique blend of over 10 conditioning oils, botanical extracts, shea butter and vitamin E.
‘Grls’ just wanna have fun
To elevate GRLPWR even more, the event will also feature renowned celebrity DJs Jimmy Nocon and DJ Luane De Lima to spin the night away, accompanied by a skilled cocktail mixologist performing tricks while crafting delectable cocktails by Philippine Wine Merchants.
Topping off all the Rustan’s Beauty Addict GRLPWR promos, customers are in for a treat with the Happy Hour Special, where they can get an additional P 1,000 off on top of all the existing promos for a minimum purchase of P10,000 on the day of the event.
Rustan’s Beauty Addict members will receive a complimentary handmade Ethnique Aurora Tote Bag for a minimum purchase of P30,000 from March 1 to April 30. It’s the ultimate accessory for a day in the sun, crafted from stunning handloom fabrics with sophisticated designs.
From March 1 to May 31, Beauty Addict Members can also make the most of their shopping experience with one e-raffle entry for every purchase of P2,500 worth of Rustan's The Beauty Source products and services, and get a chance to win a 4-day, 3-night stay for two in Pangulasian, El Nido, Palawan, inclusive of flights care of AirSwift.
To join the fun, register at bit.ly/BeautyAddictGRLPWR2023.
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