Summer gets hotter with T. LeClerc’s colorful, carefree collection

MANILA, Philippines -Theophile LeClerc goes back in time to the early 20th century when elegance and a carefree lifestyle were in vogue, and heats up summer with Evasion — a colorful and contrasting collection, as fresh and invigorating as sea spray.

At the center stage of this collection is Evasion pressed powder (P1,650) — a star powder with two alternating shades arranged in concentric circles in a navy blue and white cardboard case with the initials T.L. and a boat rope. Together on the skin, the Translucide and Cannelle shades play off one another to brighten and warm your complexion.

The collection also features a powder blusher (P1,250) in a fruity shade; Matelot powder brush (P1,450) made of real goat’s hair; Eyeliner Feutre (P895) in Marine (deep blue) and Azur (jade green);  volume mascara (P995) in indigo blue and jade green; matte lipstick (P795) in Acapulco (orange red) and Goyave (bright orange); nail varnishes (P545 each) in deep blue and orange red.

T. LeClerc products are exclusively available at Rustan’s.

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Be pretty in Bobbi Brown’s pink and red collection

“With this collection, I took an unconventional approach to the season’s traditional color palette. The Pink & Red Collection isn’t about matching your lips, cheeks, and nails. It’s about deliberately mismatching. I love pink and red worn together — it’s a very modern mix,” says Bobbi Brown.

The collection offers Sheer Color Cheek Tint (P1,350) in Sheer Pink and Sheer Cherry with a translucent, lightweight formula that glides on smoothly and blends evenly onto skin. Bonus: It’s packaged in a chic, swivel-up stick for easy, on-the-go application.

The collection also includes Creamy Matte Lip Color (P1,350, in Hot and Heart shades) that glides comfortably onto lips and delivers true color that lasts for up to eight hours; Sheer Lip Color (P1,300, in Cherry and Pretty in Pink shades) that’s super sheer and wearable; nail polish in Pink Valentine and Valentine Red (P900). Available at Bobbi Brown counters in Rustan’s Makati (812-2507), Rustan’s Shangri-La (633-4636) and Essenses Rockwell (822-9400), and SM Mall of Asia.

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Perricone Blue Plasma: Oh, what a peeling!

Now comes Perricone Blue Plasma that’s scientifically formulated to deliver the benefits of a more traditional peel without the side effects.

A quantum leap in skincare, Blue Plasma performs three, normally opposing, and synergistic modes of action. First, with bio-specific accuracy, it peels only dead skin cells, accelerating cell renewal and turnover. Second, it micro-extracts surface debris with deep action and purifies skin of build-up and pollutants. Third, it hydro-fuses the skin with nutrient-rich water.

In consumer tests conducted, 97 percent agreed their skin looked and felt “baby soft” while 90 percent agreed their skin was visibly more luminous and felt hydrated.

Perricone Blue Plasma is available at Rustan’s.

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Pamper your lips with Revlon’s new ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick

Must we women sacrifice comfort when it comes to longwear lipstick?  With Revlon’s new ColorStay  Ultimate Suede Lipstick, women can now enjoy velvety, suede-finish lips that not only look good but also feel good.

True to Revlon’s ColorStay technology that millions of women all over the world swear by, the Ultimate Suede Lipstick gives a one-step, ultra comfortable lipstick that can last for up to 16 hours, even with eating and drinking.  What’s more, its unique combination of shea butter, vitamin E, and aloe instantly moisturizes lips while giving full, creamy color coverage that does not feather or bleed.  You’ll never have to worry about dry, flaky, or dull lips with ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick — 92 percent of women who have used it were delighted at how their lips felt hydrated and looked conditioned.

But be warned — deciding on what color to buy can be quite a challenge, what with the 22 on-trend shades to choose from.

At only P575 each, Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick’s 22 shades are available at all Watsons and SM Department Stores, and other major retailers nationwide.

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Just for hue: L’Oreal brings back bright lipstick colors

Bright colors are making a comeback! Assertive, intense, vivid, radiant colors are once again in vogue. Now, they can be mixed and matched in every possible combination. Today, in L’Oreal’s new Color Riche collection, we see a wide range of shades and hues that go beyond red to include pink, mauve, coral and, of course, the ever-popular beige tones.

Combining colors is back, too. Contrast is in — playful, unexpected, creative, rule-breaking fun! Women are enjoying themselves again. Now as far as color goes, anything goes! There’s only one rule: Re-invent yourself!

Color Riche, like its name says, is made of rich ingredients and beautifully rich pigments that impart purity and intensity to every woman’s complexion like no other lipstick can. Women absolutely love the luminous loveliness of Color Riche.

With the new Color Riche lipsticks, the fashion and beauty options are infinite and infinitely creative — they’re perfect for matching with that day’s ensemble or for creating a strikingly vivid contrast. The only limit is a woman’s style and imagination.

Enriched with antioxidant vitamin E and omegas 3 and 6, Color Riche works to preserve the natural beauty of the lips. With up to 50-percent active ingredients, Color Riche protects and revitalizes the lips day after day by helping them regenerate and restructure themselves

L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipsticks are exclusively imported and distributed by L’Oreal Philippines and are now available in all major department stores nationwide for only P625.

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Be ever protected with Ever Bilena Daily Sunblock

Now you can have fun in the sun — and stay pretty and ever protected — with Ever Bilena Daily Sunblock Whitening Body Lotion and Whitening Cream for the face. This must-have sunblock offers uninterrupted whitening even when you’re exposed to the sun with the help of its advance triple sunscreen protection. It’s especially formulated with licorice extract to naturally lighten skin and reveal radiant, glowing complexion. It provides non-greasy, ultra-sheer feeling to the skin after every application.

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Pucker up with Burt’s Bees’ all-natural lip colors

This summer, give your lips their much-needed TLC with Burt’s Bees’ collection of all-natural lip colors.

Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balms take the passion for Burt’s Bees Balms to the next level with a hint of sheer color in modern, wearable shades and a sweet natural flavor. They’ve got natural ingredients that care for your lips, like soft flower waxes, moisture-rich shea butter, and vitamin E. Sweet Violet, Petunia, Caramel Daisy and Blush Orchid join the lineup to complete the nine-shade range.

Burt’s Bees Lip Shines give lips a wash of sheer, glassy color and nourishing hydration. Available in six expression-inspired shades: Whisper, Blush, Wink, Flutter, Pucker, and Smooch.

Burt’s Bees products are available at Beauty Bar stores at Rockwell, TriNoma, Greenbelt 5, Bonifacio High Street, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Eastwood, Podium, Alabang Town Center, Lucky China Town Mall, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Midtown, Robinsons Magnolia, MoA, Gateway, Malate, Ayala Center Cebu, Marquee Mall, CDO, Davao, Paseo de Sta. Rosa, Subic, New Glorieta with a store soon to open at Ayala Northpoint Bacolod. Also visit it online at shop.beautybar.com.ph.

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And now, The Hair re-growth shampoo and conditioner

These wonder products — hair re-growth and anti-stress shampoo and conditioner — were born out of necessity. For years, Anita Luis, a chemical engineer, tried a lot of local and imported products to solve her hair and scalp problems, and spent quite a lot of money visiting salons, but none could address her biggest concern: falling hair.

 â€œWhen I had alopecia, I spent a lot of money trying to treat it,” Anita says. Gradually, she learned how to properly handle this type of hair problem.  After continuous research, she arrived at a solution with The Hair, made in the Philippines. Now, she can proudly look at herself in the mirror, knowing that her hair is healthy, beautiful, and strong.

The Hair re-growth shampoo and conditioner are available at all Mercury Drug stores and Tropical Hut outlets. For inquiries, call The Hair Healthy, Wealthy and Wellness Center at telefax 928-8357, telephone 998-1094, cell phone 09196666332; e-mail alai_cosmeticlab@yahoo.com.ph,  visit www.alaimarketingphilippines.com.