Estee Lauder goes bold with nude nail collection

MANILA, Philippines - “I chose these shades to suit every type of woman — her skin tone, her personality, her point of view,” says Tom Pecheux, Estee Lauder creative makeup director, of the Pure Color Nail Lacquer French Nudes collection by Estée Lauder. Ranging from fair to dark and warm to cool, these flattering flesh tone shades provide nails with a subtly feminine, barely there look.

“This collection is like foundation for nails,” states Pecheux. “It’s all about enhancing nails, rather than making a big statement with color.” 

The chocolaty brown, creamy cocoa, milky beige, and soft pink hues of these clean and sophisticated nail lacquers are a subtle and monotone, yet versatile, array of shades. There are natural shades that perfectly match the skin tone to extend and elongate fingers or shades that contrast the skin tone for a more dramatic and daring nail look.

Pure Color Nail Lacquer French Nudes collection is a fresh and modern way to wear nail that redefines the notion of sexy simplicity. It includes such nude shades as So Vain, Nudité, and Ballerina Pink. Available at Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La  at P900/0.3 oz.

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Reverse the signs of aging at St. Luke’s Aesthetic Center

While aging cannot be halted, medical science has already found ways to slow down the inevitable. Lawrence T. Loh, MD assistant chief of the Section of Plastic Surgery at St. Luke’s Aesthetic Surgery Center, says, “Medical procedures now exist that can address the more persistent and enduring signs of aging.”

At St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Aesthetic Surgery Center, surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation methods are available to correct unattractive facial lines and sagging skin, while carrying them out in a venue that ensures patient safety, confidentiality, privacy, and comfort.

The most common form of non-surgical facial rejuvenation is the application of botulinum toxin, more popularly known as botox, a US-FDA approved procedure that is fairly effective in treating frown lines, forehead furrows, crow’s feet, lip lines, down-turned mouths, and neck bands.  Hyaluronic acid, another typical filler, adds volume and fullness to the skin and soft tissue to correct moderate to severe facial folds on the nose and the corners of the mouth. Fat grafts are also now being used to replace tissue lost to aging.

For severe cases, plastic surgery is the next best option. Currently, facelift is the gold standard in reversing facial aging. The procedure may include neck lift, midfacelift, and temporal and brow lift to rejuvenate the whole face.

“Physicians at the St. Luke’s Aesthetic Surgery Center are Board-certified plastic surgeons who are highly trained in the latest concepts, techniques, and procedures in aesthetic plastic surgery.

To inquire or set an appointment with an aesthetic surgeon, call the St. Luke’s Aesthetic Surgery Center in Quezon City at 723-0101 local 5207 or in Global City at 789-7700 local 2105/2106.

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A fair deal with Ever Bilena Naturals Whitening Lotion

Formulated with vitamin B3, a potent skin- whitening ingredient, Ever Bilena Naturals Whitening Lotion makes skin visibly fairer and radiant. It is also enriched with vitamin E that softens and smoothens skin.

Variant 1 is enriched with papaya extract, a tried and trusted skin-lightening ingredient, for a faster and more visible skin-whitening experience.

Variant 2 is enriched with milk protein that helps reverse the signs of skin aging such as fine lines and sagging.

Variant 3 is enriched with bengkoang extract. It contains vitamin C and is especially developed to keep the skin’s natural moisture.

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Say goodbye to acne with Avene

A global expert that treats, heals, and repairs different skin types and sensitivities, Avène boasts a complete anti-acne line of products. Cleanance offers a daily routine designed to gently purify your skin, reduce excess sebum (which causes acne) without stripping skin of its natural oils.

Specifically formulated for sensitive skin, the Cleanance range covers all skin needs — from cleansing and moisturizing, to making spots and scars disappear.

Wash with Avène Cleanance Soapless Gel Cleanser, an ultra-mild cleaning gel that is gentle on blemish-prone skin. Formulated with Avène thermal spring water to soothe your skin and prevent inflammation, the cleanser also contains cucurbita pepo to regulate oil secretions and zinc gluconate to help purify skin.

Next in the routine is the Avène Cleanance Lotion (toner), an astringent toner to tighten pores without the stinging or irritating feeling.

Exclusively distributed by Karihome, Inc. in the Philippines, Avène products are available at selected Mercury Drug branches. Learn more about Avène through Facebook.com/ Avène Philippines and on Twitter.com/AvenePH.

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L’Oreal Paris launches breakthrough hair products

Acknowledging the demand for specialized hair care, L’Oreal Paris has developed the Ever Pure Sulfate-Free Color Care System for colored hair,and the Ever Strong Hair Care System for blow-dried, ironed, and over-styled/processed tresses. The products are formulated without harsh surfactant salts, making them suitable for sensitive hair. Moreover, the Ever range is infused with extracts of rosemary, mint, and juniper, formulated for an invigorating, aromatherapeutic and sensorial experience that exudes a spa-like indulgence.