Garnier Pure Active Skin Solutions

My teenage nieces managed to keep blemishes under control using Garnier products. I haven't really tried Garnier skin care line despite the raves because with my problematic skin, I've lost hope in anything that promises solution to acne.

I've mentioned time and again how zits can be a self-esteem crusher, especially for teens whose hormones are going berserk. But there has to be some way to get them out of this rut. School opening is just around the corner, making them prone again to stress and breakouts.

It's just timely that I got hold of 2 new Garnier products to try: the Garnier Pure Active Multi-action Scrub and Garnier  Pure Active Anti-imperfections Cooling Roll-On when I have an impending pimple on the nose, yet again. I've always thought my skin needed some expensive out of this world secret potion to calm my blemishes down, and not some drugstore brand found ubiquitously at grocery stalls like Garnier. With the testimonials from my nieces, it ought to be worth a try for easing the burden of  blackheads, acne, and ugly marks left.
Will these bring back my hope on acne-busting products?

Garnier is a leading European natural beauty brand that uses whenever possible carefully extracted nature-based active ingredients. It boasts of the proven efficacy of its products. Pure active line helps target imperfections and marks.


Garnier Pure Active Multi-action Srub

A creamy scub with gentle micro-beads containing purifying salicylic acid, an antibacterial active, combined  with regenerating Herbarepair from blueberry extract to visibly fight 6 signs of acne day after day. It helps target blackheads, imperfections and marks, for clearer looking skin.Pure Active Blackhead clearing scrub helps skin feel clean and purified.

How to use: gently massage on wet face, lather instantly. Rinse off with water. Avoid eye area.

Garnier Pure Active Anti-imperfections Cooing Roll-On

A concentrated formula containing purifiying salicylcic acid and HerbaRepair that reduce redness in 5 hours and imperfections and marks in 2 days. Its fresh non greasy formula of salicylic acid quickly dries out imperfections instantly. HerbaRepair, known for its regenerating and repairing properties, helps to improve skin, minimize redness and fade out marks.
How to use: Apply directly onto and around imperfections and their marks as soon as they appear. Continue applications until they have cleared. Avoid eye area.

I will be putting these 2 to the test and let you know how it turns out. If these stay true to their promises, I should be seeing improvement in a week's time. Review will be up by then.

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Smooth 365 Serum

Get to know the anti-aging product from Good Skin Labs that made it to the Annual Cosmo Beauty Awards as the "Best Wrinkle Buster":

SMOOTH-365
Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum

Product Profile:

Clinically proven to help amplify natural collagen production to smooth skin’s surface and instantly improve skin tone and clarity

•71% measurable improvement in skin clarity in clinical studies
•After 4 weeks, 3 out of 4 subjects felt their skin was velvety smooth
•After 8 weeks, 52% visible reduction in lines and wrinkles in clinical studies

Key Ingredients:
•Clarity-Promoting Extracts–perfect skin tone for a more uniform, translucent complexion
•Optical Diffusers–instantly blur imperfections, lines and wrinkles
• Power Peptides–boost collagen production to help keep skin less lined

Smooth-365 Additional Ingredient Information

Immediate: TONE
•Flamenco blue pearl and “soft focus”silicasknown as Monoveil-which match the refractive index of the skin and work synergistically to blur and perfect skin tone immediately.

Long Term: TONE
•Clarity promoting cocktail-comprised of Yeast, Mulberry, Grape and Scutelleria. Yeast breaks up melanin which already exists in the skin. VitC plus Mulberry, Grape and Scutelleriareduce the production of melanin. The result is a more radiant, luminous complexion.

Immediate: TEXTURE
•Blend of 3 silicones for softness, smoothing, evening, (apply tohand) application speaks for itself. Silicones have an affinity for the skin and they cling to one another.

Long Term: TEXTURE
•One of the 3 silicones flashes off when in contact with the skin“releasing”the PalmitoylOligopeptide, and Acetyl Hexapeptideinto the skin. Peptides increase collagen synthesis = firmed and less lined skin

FAQ's

WHAT IS IT?

This peptide-infused, all over face serum helps skin amplify its natural collagen production while instantly blurring the look of lines & wrinkles for visibly less lined skin. Immediately upon application, skin’s clarity, tone and texture are instantly improved which allows makeup to be applied seamlessly for a flawless finish.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

- Instantly smoothes skin and gives skin a silky, velvety smooth feel
- Immediately improves in skin’s tone and clarity
- Provides the perfect canvas for flawless makeup application
- Visibly blurs imperfections
- Amplifies natural collagen production for visibly less lined skin

WHO IS THE SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum
CUSTOMER?

The SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum customer has no age range. It is a great product for anyone that seeks an immediate improvement in skin’s texture, tone and clarity as well as long term benefits.

WHY IS SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum SO UNIQUE?

This breakthrough formula visibly smoothes skin instantly. Because skin’s clarity, tone and texture are immediately improved, all makeup applies seamlessly for a flawless finish. In addition, power peptides help skin amplify its natural collagenproduction so skin stays younger-looking longer.

WHAT ARE THE STATE-OF-THE-ART INGREDIENTS THAT MAKE SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum SO EFFECTIVE?

SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum features a blend of state-of-the-art ingredients that make this product so exceptional!

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 are combined to form this unique high-tech peptide cocktail blend which helps improve the clarity of skin by keeping skin firm and less lined.

Clarity-promoting extracts perfect skin tone for a more uniform, translucentcomplexion while optical diffusers instantly, weightlessly and invisibly blurimperfections, line and wrinkles.

WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT TO SEE WHEN I USE IT?

Immediately, those tested experience a 71% measurable improvement in skin clarity and skin’s texture will feel more velvety smooth. After 8 weeks, a 52% visible reduction in lines and wrinkles.

HOW DO I USE IT?

After cleansing, apply 1-2 pumps all over the face and neck, both in the morning and at night.

WHEN DO I USE IT?

SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum should be used both morning and night on freshly cleansed skin. Because SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum is not a moisturizer, you should follow with an application of your favorite moisturizer and SPF.

CAN SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum BE USED AS A TRADTIONAL MAKEUP PRIMER?

Absolutely. In fact, that is just one of many benefits that SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum. Not only will skin have greater clarity, the texture will be silky smooth allowing makeup to apply flawlessly.

CAN SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum BE USED ALL OVER MY FACE?

SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum should be applied all over the face and neck. It is also ophthalmologist tested and is safe to use around the eye area.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO DEMONSTRATE SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum?

Apply a single pump of SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum on to the back of your hand and massage it into the skin. Next apply a small amount of moisturizer over the serum. Follow by applying any liquid or powder foundation formula over the treated area and then apply foundation alone on the untreated hand. Compare the two hands. Notice the difference in the skin’s clarity. Next, feel the back of both hands. Notice the difference in skin’s smoothness on the treated hand as opposed to the untreated hand. Finally, see how flawless the finish is on the hand wearing foundation over SMOOTH-365TM Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum.

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Tri-Aktiline Total Face Instant Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizer

From GoodSkin Labs, the brand that brought you the global cult favorite, Tri-Aktiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler comes Tri-Aktiline Total Face Instant Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizer, an all-over facial moisturizer that delivers powerful anti-aging, wrinkle-reducing benefits. The perfect complementary product to original Tri-Aktiline, Tri-Aktiline Total Face Instant Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizer is formulated to deliver the hydration and comfort needed for use on the entire face.

Tri-Aktiline Total Face Instant Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizer immediately softens the appearance
of lines and wrinkles and with continued use provides long-term visible wrinkle reduction leaving a soft and smooth surface to the skin. When used together with Tri-Aktiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler, women will experience our ultimate in wrinkle-fighting benefits and instant results.

Tri-Aktiline Total Face Instant Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizer is a rich daily facial moisturizing cream that spreads easily over skin to immediately smooth and fill in the appearance of fine lines,expression lines and deep wrinkles. GoodSkin Labs developed it because of the outstanding response from consumers around the world who wanted a product that could provide the same results as Tri-Aktiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler but formulated for all-over face application. Tri-Aktiline Total Face Instant Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizer complements the visible wrinkle reducing benefits of the original Tri-Aktiline plus provides extreme moisturization to the face. At the core of Tri-Aktiline Total Face is Tri-Aktiline’s super effective, high-tech, exclusive cocktail of three ingredients that help firm and plump skin’s appearance over time. Gatuline® Expression, extracted from the South American Acmella Oleraca plant, helps relax the look of facial tension and expression lines, like crow’s feet. Kombuchka™ PH Extract, derived from sweet black tea, works to plump wrinkles from the inside out to appear smoother on the surface. Argireline®, or acetyl hexapeptide-3, helps prompt skin into its re-build mode, boosting natural collagen production for long-term visible wrinkle reduction. In addition, Tri-Aktiline Total Face adds the new potent ingredient, PhytoMatrix 100 a mix of proteins, glycoproteins and polysaccharides derived from the soybean that helps counteract the visible effects of biological and UV-induced premature aging providing for smoother, firmer skin with a visible reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. PhytoMatrix 100 helps boost the wrinkle reducing properties of the three-key ingredients, helping the product fight even harder against signs of aging than Tri-Aktiline alone.

THE PROOF

Scientists from GoodSkin Labs conducted a series of stringent studies to test Tri-Aktiline Total Face effectiveness.

Clinical Studies Show:
Immediately
• 76% improvement in skin moisturization
• 37% reduction in the appearance of lines & wrinkles
After 8 weeks
• 43% improvement in skin moisturization
• 65% improvement in skin barrier strength
• 48% reduction in the appearance of lines & wrinkles
In addition, sensory data shows that immediately:
• 77% improvement in lines and wrinkles
• 95% improvement in moisturization
• 75% reported younger looking skin

THE DOCTOR SAYS

“As a Dermatologist, I find it essential to streamline ones skin care regimen. Tri-Aktiline Total Face simplifies the battle against aging and complements the original wrinkle defying technology in Tri-Aktiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler. Providing the skin with the ultra-hydration that it needs to perform its vital functions, Tri-Aktiline Total Face can be used over the entire face in conjunction with the original Tri-Aktiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler to combat all your wrinkle concerns – from deeper, tougher wrinkles to fine, dry lines.” - Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, Global Dermatologist Brand
Endorser for GoodSkin Labs

THE BOTTOM LINE

Tri-Aktiline Total Face Line Reducing Moisturizer is an all-over facial moisturizer that offers the anti-aging benefits of Tri-Aktiline but is formulated especially for use on the entire face. Tri-Aktiline Total Face Line Reducing Moisturizer was developed to meet consumer feedback for a companion product to Tri-Aktiline that can be used as facial moisturizer with the original wrinkle filler to fight even harder against visible signs of aging.

GoodSkin Labs products are exclusively available at selected Watson’s and SM Department Stores in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu. Tri-Aktiline Total Face Moisturizer 50ml retails at Php 2,600 only.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipsticks

I got a word a few weeks ago from Estee Lauder about their exciting new product- a collaboration project with Tom Pecheux, their creative makeup director. Dubbed as the Pure Color Lipsticks, this new collection fuses fashion and technology with two new luxurious formulas that set the stage for modern lip looks. Read on to find out what sets this collection apart from your regular lipsticks:

Decorate and define your lips with the new formulas of Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick and Pure Color Crystal Lipstick to create a fresh, bold statement that reignites your passion for lipstick. The high-performance formulas are fused with an expansive palette of hues that promise a lip look for any desired occasion from a subtle whisper of color to a vivacious, siren red. These lipsticks are expertly crafted and specially formulated to maintain the highest quality of color performance, shine and wear… the new Pure Color Lipstick.

HIGH PERFORMANCE FORMULA
• Exclusive True VisionTM Technology incorporates intense, highly pigmented shades for a saturated, color rich application
• Concentrated pigments are wrapped into a crystalline laminate polymer for a multi-dimensional look that is magnified and rich in color
• Lips are drenched in moisture by Apricot Kernel, Shea Butter and Vitamins C and E

ICONIC, MODERN DESIGN
• The classic Estée Lauder golden-mirrored packaging is accented with a crisp, transparent cube that offers a preview of the enticing lipstick shade
• The jeweled-like lipstick case reinforces the classic, modern beauty behind Pure Color

PURE COLOR LONG LASTING LIPSTICK: 12 INTENSELY PIGMENTED SHADES
• Classic favorites are updated with a broad spectrum of exciting new colors, from muted neutrals to lively, vibrant shades
• Dynamic long lasting wear for a powerful, fade-proof lip that lasts the day
• Medium to full indulgently buildable coverage
• Two exceptional textures:
Satin Creme: Color true pigment polymers provide a soft, shiny finish
Lustrous Shimmer: Brilliant pigments provide a multi-faceted effect on the lips

PURE COLOR CRYSTAL LIPSTICK: 7 LUMINIOUSLY SHINING SHADES
• The luscious color range of shimmering shades vary from sublime to vivid and impart a soft fullness to the lips
• Buildable, sheer to medium coverage
• Two satisfying textures:
Sheer Shine: Color true pigment polymers provide a soft, sheer shine finish
Brilliant Shimmer: Brilliant pigments provide a sheer multi-faceted effect on the lips

Availability: Pure Color Lipstick is available at Rustans Makati, Shangri-la, Alabang, Gateway, Cebu and Marionnaud, Mall of Asia since May 2011
Suggested Retail Price: Php 1,350

Acne Solutions From Healthy Options

Back to school would mean back to assignments, long hours of studying, and beating project deadlines. In short, back to a stressful lifestyle that leaves you more prone to zit formation. To maintain a flawless school girl complexion, here are some of the latest product offerings from healthy options which you can benefit from:



ALBA ACNEDOTE FACE & BODY SCRUB 8 OZ

Signature ingredient: Willow Bark Extract, a natural source of Salicylic Acid, helps treat and prevent acne.
Finely ground walnut shells slough away oil, dirt and dead skin cells to cleanse and help naturally fight blackheads.
Licorice and Lentil Extracts help neutralize acne-causing bacteria and combat shiny skin.
Organic Aloe helps soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin.

Product description: Gentle but effective scrub helps skin appear clear throughout the day.* This powerfully natural, botanically effective foaming face and body scrub is tough on acne, but naturally gentle enough for daily facial cleansing.

Features and benefits: A gentle but effective scrub, with maximum strength 2% Salicylic Acid, Natural ACNEdote Face & Body Scrub treats and helps prevent acne breakouts even after you rinse. By scrubbing away prime acne perpetrators such as oil, dirt and pore-plugging dead skin cells, it helps banish breakouts for visibly clearer skin. In consumer testing, 80% said it helped keep their skin clear throughout the day.*

Who should use this product? For oily or acne-prone skin types.

Price: Php 349



ALBA ACNEDOTE DEEP PORE WASH 6 OZ

Signature ingredient: Willow Bark Extract, a natural source of Salicylic Acid, helps treat and prevent acne.
Lemon Balm and Parsley Extracts deeply cleanse and act as a natural oil blotter.
Organic Green Tea Extract helps soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin.

Product description: Gentle foaming wash fights breakouts even after you rinse. Powerfully natural, botanically effective foaming facial wash naturally treats and helps prevent blemishes and leaves skin squeaky clean.

Features and benefits: Maximum strength cleanser featuring Willow Bark Extract and 2% Salicylic Acid helps prevent acne even after you rinse. This gentle but effective face wash digs deep into pores to unclog the gunk, helping banish existing zits and prevent new ones. In consumer testing, 70% saw clearer skin after just 7 days of use.*

Who should use this product? For oily or acne-prone skin types.

Price: Php 349

ALBA ACNEDOTE DEEP CLEAN ASTRINGENT 6 OZ

Signature ingredient: Willow Bark Extract, a natural source of Salicylic Acid, helps treat and prevent acne.
Licorice and Lentil Extracts help neutralize acne-causing bacteria and combat oily skin.
Organic Aloe and Organic Chamomile help soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin.

Product description: Cooling astringent reduces breakouts in 8 hours.* Powerfully natural, botanically effective, cooling astringent, featuring maximum strength 2% salicylic acid, cleans, treats and naturally helps prevent acne.

Features and benefits: This oil dissolver treats and helps prevent acne flare-ups by penetrating deep to stop zits before they start while unclogging pores for reduced breakouts in just 8 hours.* Skin is instantly super clean without a trace of oil and scars and acne marks begin to fade over time. In consumer testing, 70% saw clearer skin after just 7 days.**

Who should use this product? For oily or acne-prone skin types.

Price: Php 349

ALBA ACNEDOTE OIL CONTROL LOTION 2 OZ

Signature ingredient: Willow Bark Extract, a natural source of Salicylic Acid, helps treat and prevent acne. Parsley and Lemon Balm Extracts deeply cleanse and act as a natural oil blotter. Organic Green Tea Extract helps reduce redness and soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin.

Product description: Weightless moisturizer helps maintain an all-day matte finish.* This light, oil-control moisturizer naturally treats and helps prevent acne while complexion maintains a shine-free appearance all day*.

Features and benefits: Formulated with maximum strength 2% Salicylic Acid, Natural ACNEdote Oil Control Lotion features a powerfully natural, botanically effective formula that weightlessly hydrates skin as needed but keeps oil at bay for an all-day matte finish*. You’ll see a visibly clearer complexion with skin that’s touchably soft and never tight, dry or greasy.

Who should use this product? For oily or acne-prone skin types.

Price : Php349

ALBA ACNEDOTE TREATMENT GEL 0.5 OZ

Signature ingredient: Willow Bark Extract, a natural source of Salicylic Acid, helps treat and prevent acne.
Licorice and Lentil Extracts help neutralize acne-causing bacteria and combat shiny skin.
Organic Aloe and Organic Chamomile help soothe and calm inflammation.

Product description: Acne-targeting gel delivers clearer skin in just 4 hours.* This powerfully natural, botanically effective, ultra light, non-sticky treatment gel prevents and treats acne, resulting in clearer skin in just 4 hours.*

Features and benefits: Maximum strength 2% Salicylic Acid gel digs deep down where zits start to deliver reduced inflammation on contact and clearer skin in just 4 hours.* This clear gel dries quickly and invisibly with no tacky residue. When used over night, 65% of those tested saw clearer skin in the morning.** So now you really can get your beauty sleep!

Who should use this product? For oily or acne-prone skin types.

Price Php 349

WITCH HAZEL YELLOW TONER 16 FL OZ

100% Natural Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner

Since 1866, the original formula is still the only gentle, non-irritating, oil-controlling skin care product made with 100% Natural Witch Hazel. Our natural facial toners and facial cleansers gently removes excess oil and impurities without overdrying, leaving your skin soft, smooth and naturally balanced.

The Benefits of Witch Hazel
Refines Pores
Removes & Controls Oil
Soothes Irritation
Locks in Moisture
*Dermatologist Recommended

Price: Php 275

WITCH HAZEL BLUE TONER 16OZ

The pharmaceutical formulation of witch hazel gently cleans and refreshes skin without removing essential moisture. This exclusive multi-use formula temporarily relieves skin irritations due to minor cuts, scrapes and insect bites. Also useful to calm, cool and cleanse your face and body. Keep a bottle in your bathroom medicine cabinet, and one in your First Aid kit!

Features and Benefits:
100% natural astringent for face and body
Won’t dry like alcohol
Contains no artificial fragrances or dyes
Dermatologist tested and recommended

Price Php 229

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Healthy Options stores assure consumers to find only the most premium quality natural supplements, personal care items, natural nutritious and delicious foods, and health books to help give us better choices for a better life. In addition to natural and healthy products, Healthy Options also provides knowledge people need to use these products to benefit their health.

Visit any Healthy Options store today and discover a world where life is beautiful. Contact them at (632)637-8888 or e-mail at marketing@healthyoptions.com.ph. You may also log on to their website: www.healthyoptions.com.ph, or join their Facebook community:
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Mac Peacocky Collection

After its US launch in January, the Mac Peacocky Collection hits the Philippines this month. It is currently available in all Mac counters in Manila except for Mall of Asia which will start carrying the collection on February 25,2011 (Friday).

Product Description from Mac:

Arrogance or elegance? The showy display, the undeniably sexual spectacle, the iridescent irreverence…it’s awe-inspiring. We fetishize the exotic peacock as a symbol of extreme beauty, an act of elaborate nature, raging against everything simplistic. Peacocky fans out in a foray of intense colour for Lips and Eyes, exotic and sophisticated with a touch of ’30s F. Scott Fitzgerald glamour and mesmerizing metallic sheen.

New Kissable Lipcolour combines full flash with creamy comfort. It’s molten, with elastomer technology that imparts a velvety, aerated feel without sacrificing shine. Light as a feather. Mega Metal Shadow gleams like chrome, with light-reflecting properties – yet creamy, crease-resistant, vitamin-fortified flexibility. Dramatic doesn’t even begin to describe the girl who knows she’s Peacocky.




Kissable Lipcolour
Enchantée - Light blue pink
Woo Me - Light pinky nude
So Vain - Muted dirty coral
Vanity Fair - Mid-tone blue pink
Exxxhibitionist - Red-toned coral
Strut Your Stuff - Bright true red
Scandelicious - Blue fuchsia
Peacocky - Sky blue with red pearl
Super - Muted neutral brown
Temper Tantra - Mid-tone reddish brown
Flaunting It - Grey mauve
Love Peck - Blackened blood red

Price: Php 1,150.00

Mega Metal Shadow
Peek-at-You - Frosted yellow white
Dalliance - Light champagne
Prance - Frosted mauve pearl
Top of the Posh - Frosted white pink
Tweet Me - Gold bronze
Mating Call - Dirty frosted violet
Odalisque - Deep teal
Sexpectations - Metallic burgundy
Paparazz-she - Deep copper bronze
Ego - Forest green
Noir Plum - True purple with silver pearl
Dandizette - Navy with silver pearl
Spectacle of Yourself - Deep bronze
Centre Stage - Frosted chocolate brown
Unflappable - Frosted black with purple pearl

Price: Php 1,175.00

Available at the ff. outlets:
RUSTANS MAKATI 8128265
RUSTANS SHANGRI-LA 6319310
ROCKWELL POWER PLANT 8982045
MARIONNAUD MALL OF ASIA 5560419
TRINOMA (Opening end of December 2010)

International: February 2011 at all M—A—C locations,
www.maccosmetics.com

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Bobbi Brown Holiday Collection Part 2

If you think  the previous post on Bobbi Brown's Holiday Collection was all there is, hold your breath for some more irresistible treats that would make great presents for your gal pals, sisters, mother, grandmother or anyone who you think is deserving of a Bobbi Brown Christmas. Problem with these gifts is that they're too good, you might end up keeping them to yourselves:

Pink & Gold Lip Palette

Roseberry Lip Color •Kir Metallic Lip Color •Pretty Pink Metallic Lip Color •Sunset Nude Creamy Lip Color •Italian Rose Creamy Lip Color •Brownie Lip Color

PHP 3,000.00

Holiday Glamour Palette

Ivory Eye Shadow,   New Celestial Sparkle Eye Shadow, Caviar Eye Shadow, Velvet Plum Eye Shadow, Blushed Blush , Ruby Metallic Lip Color,  Sandwash Tulle Lip Color, Pink Mist Lip Gloss, Pink Bouquet Glitter Lip Gloss , Mini Face Blender Brush , Mini Angle Eye Shadow Brush, Mini Eye Liner Brush , Black Everything Mascara

PHP 5,500.00

Deluxe Beauty Trunk

PHP 25,000.00

Mini Bobbi Brights Palette

Navajo Metallic Eye Shadow, Day Glow Eye Shadow, Iced Blue Metallic Eye Shadow, Lavender Metallic Eye Shadow, Bubble Gum Eye Shadow, Golden Peach Metallic Eye Shadow, Mint Metallic Eye Shadow, Pacific Eye Shadow, Blue Iris Eye Shadow, Gum Drop Eye Shadow, Copper Penny Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Jade Eye Shadow, Blue Denim Eye Shadow, Ultra Violet Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Electric Pink Eye Shadow, Samba Eye Shadow, Pink Pearl Metallic Eye Shadow, Ivy Eye Shadow, Midnight Metallic Eye Shadow, Black Plum Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow

PHP 3,800.00

Essential Brush Collection

Eye Blender Brush •Blush Brush, Bronzer Brush, Eye Definer Brush, Angle Eye Shadow Brush , Ultra Fine Eye Liner, Eye Sweep Brush, Cream Shadow Brush

Deluxe Mini Brush Set

Mini Face Blender Brush , Mini Eye Sweep Brush, Mini Angle Eye Shadow Brush , Mini Eye Liner Brush, Mini Lip Brush, Mini Dual Ended Concealer/Blender Brush

PHP 6,500.00

Glitter Liquid Eye Liner

In Gold and Silver

PHP 1,150.00

Red Lip Liner

PHP 1,000.00

Jewel Red Metallic Lip Color

PHP 1,200.00

Lip Color

Hollywood Red

PHP 1,100.00

Note that these Bobbi Brown Holiday Collection items are here for a limited time. These are available at Bobbi Brown counters in Rustan's since November 2010.

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Bobbi Brown Holiday Collection Part I

There are only 19 days before Christmas but I bet you aren't even done halfway with your Christmas shopping. I should know, coz I haven't even started (procrastinating much?). To help you decide on what to give to your mother, sisters, kris kringle, or even yourself, let us browse into Bobbi Brown's Holiday collection and see if we can find something that will make your gift recipients love you to pieces:

Modern Classic Lip & Eye Palette

Ivory Eye Shadow,  Oyster Gray Metallic Eye Shadow , Antique Pink Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow , Quarry Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow , Taffeta Metal Eye Shadow, Birch Eye Shadow, Heather Rose Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Navy Charcoal Eye Shadow , Gold Thread Metallic Eye Shadow, Espresso Eye Shadow, Grape Glitter Lip Gloss , Pink Bouquet Glitter Lip Gloss, Golden Topaz Glitter Lip Gloss , Paisley Rose Shimmer Lip Gloss

PHP 4,500.00

Deluxe Travel Kit

PHP 7,000.00

Lip Gloss Trio

•Bright Pink Lip Gloss

•Gold Glitter Lip Gloss

•Kir Sugar Shimmer Lip Gloss

PHP 2,200.00

Day to Night Cool Eye Palette

Ivory Eye Shadow, Flint Eye Shadow, Charcoal Eye Shadow, Petal Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow,  Rockstar Metallic Eye Shadow,  Gunmetal Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow

PHP 2,900.00

Day to Night Warm Eye Palette

Ivory Eye Shadow, Oat Eye Shadow , Espresso Eye Shadow , Burnt Sugar Metallic Eye Shadow , Velvet Bronze Metallic Eye Shadow, Black Plum Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow

PHP 2,900.00

Sparkle Glamour Quad

PHP 2,550.00

Crystal Eye Palette

Amethyst Metallic Eye Shadow, Diamond Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow , Star Sparkle Eye Shadow, Peacock Metallic Eye Shadow

PHP 2,650.00

... to be continued

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Estee Lauder Introduces New Pleasures Bloom

Estée Lauder introduces its new line of perfume- the Pleasures Bloom, a luscious fruity floral fragrance, that embodies the appeal of new moments, new pleasures and the exuberance of life’s carefree days. It is a lovely companion to its best selling predecessor- Pleasures, which has been around since 1996.

New Pleasures Boom represents a more playful, contemporary expression of the original, iconic concept. Reinvented to match the contemporary consumer, Pleasures Bloom is described to be a fruity floral fragrance instantly transporting you to a field of colorful petals and delectable fruits where fresh violet flowers and vibrant pink peonies sparkle. Distinctly feminine, playful and exuberant.

Estee Lauder gives us an Idea of how it smells like:

The fragrance opens with a fresh and playful, fruity blend with the refreshing burst of sparkling, mouth-watering Grapefruit and ripe, luscious Raspberry while juicy Lychee adds an uplifting, yet modern feel to the delicate charm of Violet Flower.

Be prepared to be enthralled by the sumptuous harmony of a radiantly feminine heart as the body of the fragrance unfolds with colorful, vibrant florals of dewy Pink Peony, elegant Rose, intoxicating Jasmine and the spicy intrigue of Green Lily.

A sensation of comfort arises from the finish of soft, shimmering Musk blended with a touch of Patchouli and Creamy Vanilla for warm femininity.

“We wanted to take the timeless core concept of pleasures – the enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures as the balance to a life that is often over connected and overextended – and express it with a new level of animation and vibrancy that reflects the world we live in today,” said Karyn Khoury, Senior Vice President, Corporate Fragrance Development Worldwide, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. “The concept today is less about tranquil calmness and more about adding energy, animation and color to life.”

The packaging is similar to the original Pleasures perfume, but capturing the essence of this new, modern interpretation, it comes with a shiny, metalized cap and a single fuchsia blooming bud adorning the bottle’s neck. The exterior packaging features a bold floral print expressing the heart of this luscious, vibrant fragrance.

In the Philippines, new Pleasures bloom will be available at all Estée Lauder counters nationwide starting on October 2010, for Php 3,450 for the 1.7 oz / 50 ml EDP Spray and Php 4,900 for the 3.4 oz / 100 ml EDP Spray.

Gift Idea For Him: DKNY Men

With the -ber months entering the scene, it's that time of the year once again to hunt for great deals to give to our loved ones. Undeniably, picking a gift for the man of our life can be the most difficult to decide on.

One who thrives on intense energy and creative challenge, lives on the edge, with high expectations and a passion for the unknown.Does this sound like your man? A bottle of DKNY Men may make the perfect gift  for him this Christmas!

DKNY MEN, the new men’s fragrance, is the perfect complement of the world of DKNY MEN: perfect for the urban-minded man who dares to live his own style. Everything is smart, eclectic and versatile, designed to throw in a New York minute.

The Scent of a DKNY Man

A twist of bergamot and mandarin instantly gets you. The feeling of cool city rain shakes up the juniper and clary sage for freshness. The emotion… Fast, spicy notes of white pepper and cardamom fascinate. A downtown lavender vibe infuses with violet leaves, while wet jasmine drenches with sophistication. The man… Sculpted sandalwood combines with cedarwood and patchouli. The structure of modern luxury is redefined by orris and vetyver for a masculine edge.

Price

DKNY Men is available in two sizes, 50ml (PhP 3,100) and 100 ml (PhP 4,200) and currently available at Rustan’s Department Stores and selected Watsons Personal Care stores and Landmark Stores.

Also available is th DKNYMEN Eau de Cologne, a light concentration ideal for the warmer months.  The crystal clear bottle is cool to the touch and reminiscent of the original. DKNYMEN Eau de Cologne symbolizes the spirit of today’s DKNY man: simple, modern, uncomplicated. Price: PhP 3,200 (100ml), available only at Rustan’s Department Stores.

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Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil

The part where you remove your makeup can be a crucial step in skin care. Leaving traces behind can clog the pores or subject your skin to terrible breakouts. This is where products like the new Bobbi Brown cleansing oil come in, paving the way for skin that’s super soft and super clean. This is said to be a best seller in other Asian countries like Hongkong and Korea, and is now available in the Philippines.

This is designed for all skin types, which claims to effectively remove makeup from the eyes, lips, and cheeks- while maintaining natural moisture levels. It contains Olive and Jojoba Oils that help dissolve makeup and impurities while protecting skin’s barrier function and maintaining moisture levels. Ginger Root works to soothe and calm the skin, making it feel smooth. Its non-comedogenic properties, is an important factor in choosing skin care products.

Directions for use:

Smooth oil on skin, then massage a small amount of warm water over oil. Rinse face clean with water. Repeat for exceptionally long-wearing formulas. For best results, use once a day.

Claims:

• Gentle and Effective Makeup Removal on most waterproof formulas
• Cleanses Without Stripping/Non-Drying
• Non-pore clogging oils
• Calming and Soothing
• For all skins
• Dermatologist Tested
• Ophthalmologist Tested
• Non-Acnegenic, Non-Comedogenic

Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati (813-3739 loc. 225) and Rustan’s Shangri-La Mall (633-4636), for Php PhP 1,850.00 (200 ml).


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Preview: Estee Lauder Pure Color Collection

Estee Lauder was one of the first makeup brands that I used growing up. Whenever my aunt from Seattle would come home to the Philippines, there was always an Estee in the bag for us- much to my delight. I played with lipsticks and eyeshadows given to me, was amazed at the wonders of makeup on myself, and eventually found myself wanting to make others look pretty as well. Needless to say, Estee Lauder plays a (major, major..lol) role in my makeup addiction.

Here in the Philippines, Estee Lauder is constantly bringing us the latest releases from the internationally renowned brand. In September 2010, a new collection hits the spotlight, consisting of the the Pure Color Eyeshadows and Gloss.

Pure Color Eyeshadows

As Estee Lauder creative director Tom Pecheux puts it: " I think eyeshadows bring to a woman a lot of self-confidence and power. The new Pure Color Eyeshadow shades and finishes are sensual and powerful and I love them. These are definitely my babies."

The vibrant eyeshadow collection is said to give a new meaning to high impact color that  envelops the eyes in raw attitude and style . The Exclusive True VisionTM Technology incorporates intense, highly pigmented shades for a saturated color rich application and ultra brilliance. A crystalline laminate polymer intensifies color clarity and vibrancy in one easy stroke.

A subtle to high impact range of  color palette ensures a shade for all skin tones and desirable eye looks 48 powerful shades create endless color combinations and eye looks.

It boasts of its  long lasting pigments and  fade-resistant formulas, in 4 buildable finishes to create versatile eye looks:

1. MATTE:  jet-milled coated pigments provide a contemporary, suede-like finish

2. SATIN: a low lustre texture combined with a refined luminosity creates a soft sophisticated sheen

3. LUMINOUS: prismatic light-reflecting pearls provide a chic, lustrous sparkle

4. METALLIC: Flattened and round pearls are paired to create intense, vivacious drama

Chic Packaging

The first to be introduced in the new Pure Color collection packaging: a sleek, golden mirrored compact with oversized  Estée Lauder cartouche for a luxurious presentation. It comes with a new, specially designed sponge-mitt applicator was created to work with all four finishes.

Suggested Retail Price: Php1250

Pure Color Gloss

Estée Lauder introduces the next generation of color with high-impact glosses that drench lips in enviably chic shades in 19 Seductive Shades, 3 Brilliant Finishes and a Custom Collection by World-Renowned Makeup Artist, Tom Pecheux.

Lasting shine, maximum moisture and three multi-dimensional finishes combined with vibrant color and nuanced tones, set the

stage for a modern, sensual look. A special collaboration of six fashion-forward shades by Estée Lauder Creative Makeup

Director Tom Pecheux folds into the irresistible collection of bold, juicy hues and subdued neutrals, redefining color for lips.

Experience a collection of rich attitude and saturated color by Estée Lauder.

19 BOLD, SEDUCTIVE SHADES

• Exclusive True VisionTM Technology wraps pigments in a crystal-like coating to provide intense, brilliant color and

shine

• A subtle to high-impact color palette ensures a shade for all skin tones and desirable lip looks

• Smooth, even pigments impart a soft, fullness to the lips

• 19 sleek shades of natural nudes, edible berries, seductive reds and sensual plums

3 LUXURIOUS FINISHES

• From a soft satin shine to an energetic sparkle, these three distinct finishes glide onto the lips to draw maximum

attention.

SHINE: Color-true pigment polymers deliver an ultra shiny, glossy finish

SHIMMER: Finely cut pearls provide a mirrored shine with fierce shimmer

SPARKLE: Super high-shine fused with high-powered metallic sparkle for the most dramatic look

INFINITE MOISTURE

• Vitamin C and Vitamin E moisturize and help protect lips

• Multi-functional humectants enhance lips’ emolliency and moisturization leaving lips immediately soft and hydrated

• Over time the condition of the lips improves, feeling and looking younger and healthier

LIGHTWEIGHT, COMFORTABLE TEXTURE

• Non-sticky, non-tacky formula leaves lips beautifully cushioned

• The new flexible, precision applicator delivers the perfect opacity in an even and fluid application

• Exclusive signature fig scent

Availability: The NEW Pure Color Gloss will be available at Rustans Makati, Rustans Shangri-la, Rustans Alabang, Rustans

Gateway, Rustans Cebu, and Marionnaud starting in September 2010.

Suggested Retail Price: Php 1,150

Estée Lauder introduces the next generation of color with high-impact glosses that drench lips in 19 Seductive Shades, 3 Brilliant Finishes and a Custom Collection by World-Renowned Makeup Artist, Tom Pecheux.

Lasting shine, maximum moisture and three multi-dimensional finishes combined with vibrant color and nuanced tones, utilizing  the exclusive True VisionTM Technology wraps pigments in a crystal-like coating to provide intense, brilliant color and shine.

With 19 sleek shades of natural nudes, edible berries, seductive reds and sensual plums, the range covers subtle to high-impact color palette, ensuring a shade for all skin tones and various lip looks.

3 LUXURIOUS FINISHES

From a soft satin shine to an energetic sparkle, these three distinct finishes glide onto the lips to draw maximum attention:

1. SHINE: Color-true pigment polymers deliver an ultra shiny, glossy finish

2. SHIMMER: Finely cut pearls provide a mirrored shine with fierce shimmer

3. SPARKLE: Super high-shine fused with high-powered metallic sparkle for the most dramatic look

The non-sticky, non-tacky formula in its exclusive signature fig scent leaves lips beautifully cushioned.  The new flexible, precision applicator delivers the perfect opacity in an even and fluid application.

The new Pure Color Gloss will be available at Rustans Makati, Rustans Shangri-la, Rustans Alabang, Rustans Gateway, Rustans Cebu, and Marionnaud starting in September 2010.

Suggested Retail Price: Php 1,150

Preview: Urban Decay Holiday 2010

What is it with Urban Decay and its limited edition palettes that seem to disappear from the makeup counters instantly? Cult favorites Alice in Wonderland and earlier volumes of Book of Shadows are already nowhere to be found except on ebay or from sellers who marked up the prices due to its limited availability.

If you're constantly frustrated about missing the chance to grab their latest crowd pleasers,  be sure to prep yourself up  to grab the next Urban Decay treat, the Holiday 2010 collection- Book of Shadows volume III!

Here's a glimpse into what will be hitting the stores come fall 2010:

Great news for New York residents:

As a tribute to NYC, Urban Decay will be hosting a one-day, sneak peek event at Sephora Times Square (1500 Broadway, #304) on Saturday, August 28th from 1 to 9PM where 1,000 pieces of the limited edition Book of Shadows Vol. III will be available for purchase on a first come, first served basis (limit 3 per person) The first 200 die-hard fans will also receive a limited edition Urban Decay t-shirt with their consultation. Urban Decay’s Eric Jimenez, Worldwide Retail Sales Director and International Makeup Artist, and his team of A-list artists will also be in attendance!

The coveted palette doesn’t even launch on UrbanDecay.com until after Labor Day, and will not be available in-store at Macy’s, Sephora, and Ulta, until October 1st!

Check the swatches from Temptalia here.

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Blossom Where You Are Scented

Studies show that fragrances have an effect on moods. A drab day can turn 360 degrees into a fab one by just spritzing on the right scents. Just like the DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom, the fresh, floral, feminine scent is said to energize our spirits, perfect for busy career girls like us.

A best seller among the DKNY array of fragrances, the Be Delicious Fresh Blossom transports you into a stroll  at  New York's Central Park when it's abloom with flowers (*cue in Empire State of Mind by Alicia Keys*). The scent is touted to be pretty and delicate as the first bloom, and as uplifting as spring.

As much as I wish that blogs came with sample strips for fragrances that you can rub off, we'll have to wait for technology to catch up on our crazy ideas. For now let me give you an idea on how it smells like:

Like a flirtatious smile – it charms everyone it encounters. Lighthearted and intensely feminine, the scent is a mix of luscious fruit and delectable flowers. A blend of sparkling grapefruit, cassis and sun-kissed apricot meets a heart of sheer muguet and petal rose, wrapped in luminous jasmine. The apple sensation finishes with a body-lingering base of blonde woods and smooth skin accords. You can’t help be instantly smitten – as will he.

A scent so innocent, so fresh, so playful, It lives up to the Apple Blossom itself – A symbol of love, youth, beauty and happiness, To seduce your spirit and inspire your heart. Inhale its radiance, embrace its vibrancy. You won’t be able to resist, now or ever.

If you're on the hunt for a potion that will charm people around you, a bottle of this perfume might just help. If not, the packaging itself will give you an extra reason to consider this for a daily scent. Fresh Blossom is bottled in the iconic silver-topped apple, only this time the glass bottom reveals juice that is a soft, sophisticated pink, reminiscent of an Apple Blossom. The carton is white with white sketched blossoms. A silver DKNY logo punctuates. The presentation is unabashedly pretty.

Spring on a rainy Philippines? Possible with DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom, which is available in 100ml Eau de Parfum (SRP: Php 4,200) and 50ml Eau de Parfum (SRP: Php 3,100), at Rustan’s Department Stores.

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Eye Shall Look Young

The eyes are the windows to your soul- so as to your age. Looking at a woman’s eye will give away her real age. But then, who says we couldn’t cheat our way to youth? We just have to know where to find anti-aging products that are designed to restore our youthful gaze, preferably those with instant visible results.

Coming to us this April is something that might just lead us an inch closer to the fountain of youth, as GoodSkin Labs is bringing Eyliplex-2 to the Philippines, which is touted to be a breakthrough, 24-hour system with fast-acting formula that promises to give lasting results. Let us have a sneak peek on what it has to offer:

The regimen consists of a two-part system of a day gel and a night balm that compliment each other, hence the name Eyliplex-2. The former is said to instantly awaken the eyes by instantly smoothing and lifting lines, making wrinkles appear less obvious and the skin more radiant. The long-lasting night balm should help recharge and repair the skin by using a cocktail of highly effective ingredients aiming to reduce the appearance of dark circles, restore firmness and further continuing to reduce the appearance of eye area wrinkles. The "siamese-twins" packaging makes sure these two are together so you wouldn't skip a step.

Active Ingredients

The cocktail of ingredients consists of 124 components that are combined to work synergistically to target eye area complexities both immediately and over time.

GoodSkin Labs boast of its two highly effective botanically-derived tightening and lifting agents in the day gel: the Suberlift™ and Polylift® . The Suberlift is derived from cork oak that acts as an emollient that fills in wrinkles, thereby instantly lessening its appearance. The Polylift, on the other hand, is a more aggressive tightening film former, extracted from sweet almond, which stretches out the wrinkle making the eye area appear smoother. As if these two active ingredients are not enough, the Advanced Rho-Cite™ Complex boosts the array of active agents, being made up of a variety of antioxidants and minerals (rhodochrosite, zinc pca, green tea extract, caffeine and Vitamin E extract) that help nourish the skin and protect it from environmental stressors, thus preserving its natural collagen and elastin.

The night balm picks up from the day gel and optimizes the skin’s natural recovery process through two complexes: the Haloxyl PFE™ and Mala-plump™Complex. The former comes from passionflower to reduce the appearance of dark circles by helping to restore firmness while sleeping, while the latter is made up of minerals (malachite, caffeine and a Vitamin C derivative) that enables skin regeneration and fights off free radicals and environmental aggressors while boosting the production of collagen.

Uses

The product claims to
• visibly lift and tighten skin to diminish wrinkles around the eyes
• boost the production of collagen
• reduce the appearance of dark undereye circles
• reduce eye puffiness

To prove it, GoodSkin Labs released the results of their clinical studies with the following statistical figures:

Immediately:

73% improvement in Moisturization with the Day Formula
39% improvement in Radiance with the Day Formula
55% improvement in Moisturization with the Night Formula

After 4 weeks:

20% Reduction in the appearance of dark circles

After 8 weeks:

58% improvement in barrier strength
56% improvement in the appearance of lifting
41% Reduction in the appearance of lines & wrinkles
28% Reduction in appearance of dark circles

Sensory Data showed that immediately 62% of subjects tested reported that eye area skin looked more lifted. After 4 weeks 78% reported tighter eye area skin and 66% reported a reduction in dark circles.

Instructions for use

For best results, in the morning, apply Day Gel after cleansing to the entire eye area (above and below) by gently patting on skin and let set for 3 minutes before applying other cosmetics. At night, warm the Night Balm between fingers and gently press onto eye area.

Cost and Availability

Eyliplex-2 will be available in the Philippines at Beauty by SM and Watsons Personal Care Stores starting April 2010. It retails at Php 2,600.

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Perfume For The Modern Eve

I remember some years back, when a friend spritzed on a fruity perfume, she was told, "you smell like yummy food." To which she slyly retorted, "well, that's the idea." Ok.. at that time I didn't know how being edible was attractive, but I did agree that fruity scents smell good. Before our Freudian imagination gets us sidetracked , let me introduce you to DKNY's latest treat, the DKNY Delicious Candy Apples.

I don't know about you but apple happens to be my favorite scent when picking a car or room freshener, that sometimes I wish I could rub it on my skin. DKNY probably had apple scent -lovers like me in mind, that's why they came up with the Delicious Candy Apples collection, dipped in urban sweetness.

DKNY describes their latest offering:

Creating a candy apple is about pairing the sweetness of candy with a juicy, ripe apple. You bite into a delicious candy shell, only to be greeted with the fresh crunch of a sweet apple center. DKNY has perfected this pairing and made three new candy apple fragrances. Using the very best ingredients and juiciest notes – each fragrance is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth in you! The Candy Apples fragrance flavors include Sweet Caramel, Ripe Raspberry and Juicy Berry.

They come in 3 variants- Sweet Caramel, Ripe Raspberry, and Juicy Berry. All of them are packaged in the iconic Be Delicious Apple, varying in colors according to scent.  An old fashioned stick with the DKNY logo is sticking out at the top. Find out which among these apple scents is your match:

SWEET CARAMEL



A whimsical candied fusion drizzles with luscious fruits, delicious flowers and mouth watering edibles. Tantalizing candy apple & pear tease you with temptation. A soft kiss of marshmallow is pure comfort. Decadent jasmine petals flirt with delicate muguet while velvety violet leaves add sparkle with an edge of green freshness. The fluid charm of creamy caramel is addictive as it liquefies with whipped vanilla. Satiate your sweet tooth with its playful seduction.



RIPE RASPBERRY

Ripe luscious raspberries trickle a sweet glaze over crisp crunchy apples and effervescent lime. Their yummy juices are cushioned by fluffy peonies and sweet lilies before bursting with fragrant fizziness from a delicious cola accord. Simply red, simply yummy.

JUICY BERRY

Have a feast with plump little black currants and fat juicy blackberries. Fleshy pears and luscious lychee add to the mouth watering mélange. A fruity cocktail of nectar flows over velvety soft rose petals and deliciously delicate apple blossom. The fragrance finishes with a creamy layer of scrumptious sandalwood and sugary blonde woods. Juicy Berry is very berry, very DKNY.

So which among them is most likely to be your next fave perfume? The collection was launched in Sephora last January and it will be hitting Philippine shores on May 2010. They will be available at Rustan's Department Stores for Php 3000 (50ml).

Founded in 1989, DKNY was created by Donna Karan to be the streetside of her luxe Collection. At DKNY, the clothes are friendly, the fashion fast, and the attitude sharp. Like all DKNY Delicious scents, the Candy Apple Collection is like the city and brand that inspired it -- ripe for love, life and adventure.

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Shopping Online With A U.S. Address

Don't you just find it frustrating to find something you really wanna buy from an online shop in the US, and realize you can't have it due to shipping restrictions? Well, in some ways it works to your advantage because it helps you save money but sometimes, it can be a bummer.

The easiest and cheapest solution we could think of is to ask relatives and friends from the US to ship it to us or to bring it on their next trip back to the Philippines. But then, they lead busy lives and have other more important things to do than mail our orders. When they come home, there is not enough space for their own stuffs, so why bother them with ours? I'm guilty of the last part that's why I had to look for options not to be a burden to them.

Last month, I tried ordering through Johnny Air Cargo. So far, they have the best rates and fastest delivery based on my research. No, I didn't order for makeups but for health supplements and some of the best multivitamins  (yeah, times are changing) which are sold way cheaper in the US.  It got to me 2 weeks after, which we picked up from the Johnny Air outlet at Robinson's CDO. 2 weeks- because It took one week to deliver my goods from Washington to New York (the location of Johnny Air US)  through regular mail,  then  Johnny Air forwarded it to my provincial destination in just 1 week.  I received the goods in perfect condition and in a timely manner.

The rates are $6.50 per pound for Manila delivery, $7.50  per pound for provincial addresses, with a minimum of 2 lbs per package. An additional dollar is charged for highly taxable items like electronics. Handling fee is $5 per package. These rates are already inclusive of custom taxes.  For electronics, $50 customs charges apply for laptops, and  $15 for iphone and itouch.

Here's how to avail of their forwarding service:

• Shop from any US -based online store,  pay it through the available payment options offered by the US vendor, pick a method of shipping listed by them (UPS, USPS, Fedex, DHL) and address it to:



Attn: Analyn San Diego/Your Name
Johnny Air Retail, Inc
6904 Roosevelt Avenue
Woodside, New York 11377


Telephone: 718-672-7080




• Notify Ms. Analyn San Diego of your order, inform her of the details including tracking #, item description, order#, etc, through her email at analynd@aol.com or jna@johnnyair.com.


• For further inquiries, you may get in touch with them through Crissy or Analyn in the US: 1(718)672-7080 or Plem in the Philippines: 02-7603818

I'm expecting another package through Johnny Air next week, this time it's a book I ordered (still not beauty-related). The next problem we have is how to order from sites that do not accept  credit cards billed outside the US,  like Sephora. I'm not sure if Johnny Air has a solution for that but I'll get back to you when I find out. Happy Shopping!