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Beautyblender sponge.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php1,495

Time to doll up with the Beautyblender sponge. Invented by top Hollywood make up artist Rea Ann Silva, the Beautyblender's patent-pending elliptical shape lets you access hard-to-reach areas with stunning ease. Its unique curves perfectly complement the contours of the face, leaving your make up flawless and undetectable. Completely latex-free, odor-free and hypoallergenic. Available at Rustan's Beauty Source, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Charriol "Imperial Ruby" perfume.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price:Php5,750

Charriol celebrates the love of life with the combined fragrances of watermelon, morello cherry, red roses, golden sandalwood, amber and white cedar in a ruby-inspired bottle. The round, red-gold bottle is framed using the Charriol's famous raised steel cable motif. The gold cap, shaped like an imperial crown, sits atop a gold ring set with red rhinestones. Available at Rustan's Beauty Source, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Estee Lauder "Double Wear" stay-in-place eye pencil.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php1,150.

Estee Lauder guarantees a fresh-looking eyes all day with this long-wearing eye pencil, with a smudger on one end and color on the other. The rich, stay-true color won't feather or bleed, sets in seconds, and wears for 12 hours. Available at Rustan's Beauty Source, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Dior "Celebration" face palette.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php4,550

The deluxe travel palette features a three-color powder, three eye shadow shades, a cream liner, a gloss, a lipstick, a Creme de Rose lip balm, two brushes, and the iconic DiorShow mascara. Available at Rustan's Beauty Source, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Sisley "SUPREMYA" anti-aging serum.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php27,500

A supreme anti-aging skin care that helps in cellular regeneration. At the heart of its formula, "Supremya" has phyto-complex LC12 which pushes back our skin's genetically-programmed aging. Leaves skin with a firmer, smoother and better-toned complexion. Available at Rustan's Beauty Source, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Clarins "Passion" magical face powder.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php2,550

A limited edition face powder. Contains touches of ultra-fine pearl that subtly illuminate the face for that radiant glow and perfectly smooth complexion. Available at Rustan's Alabang Town Center.

Kiehl's limited edition: Jeff Koons "Creme de Corps" body moisturizer.

Posted January 12, 20121

Price: US$50

Kiehl's and Jeff Koons have partnered on a Limited Edition "Creme de Corps" Holiday Collection. The hydrating and rich body moisturizer is formulated with beta-carotene, squalane and nurturing oils, leaving skin soft and healthily hydrated. Available at www.kiehls.com.

Hermes "Santal Massoia" eau de parfum 100 ml.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php14,000

Hermes adds a new scent to their prestigious "poetry of perfumes" collection, Hermessence. The "Santal Massoia" is a refined fragrance of Massoia wood resin from New Guinea, sandalwood, and sweets made from milk and dried fruits. Behind the creation of this fragrance, as well as behind the whole collection, stands the perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. Available at Hermes, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Yves Saint Laurent "Rouge Volupte" lipstick.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: US$34

The lipstick is encased in gold with a companion mirror on top. Each signature shade saturates lips in captivating color that's intensely pigmented, and imparts an irresistible glossy shine. The long-lasting formula is highlighted by a unique color-shine complex that leaves lips visibly smoother, fuller and healthier with SPF 15. Available at www.yslbeautyus.com.

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