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Bobbi Brown "Ultimate Party Collection" eyeshadow and glitter lip gloss palette.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php4,000

Eight matte, metallic, shimmer and sparkle eye shadows and four glitter lip glosses in a palette that includes a mini lip brush and mini eye shadow brush. Available at Bobbi Brown, Rustan's Beauty Source, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Estee Lauder "Peace" solid perfume and White Linen peace branch.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php6,000 (solid perfume) and Php13,500 (peace branch)

The enchanting blue lapis clasp epitomizes signs of peace and tranquility, also embodied by the Swarovski encrusted White Linen solid perfume peace branch. Available at Estee Lauder, Rustan's Beauty Source, Ayala Center, Makati City.

MAC "Snow Season" mineralized eye shadow.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php1,250

Glitter and Ice mineralized eye shadow. Fresh as ice, shimmering coolly, that adds dramatic feel to its frost-on frost look. Available at MAC, Rustan's Beauty Source, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Borgezie "Stamen" diamond-encrusted lipstick holder in 18ct gold.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: £30,000

Inspired by the perfection of nature. When the lid of the lipstick is removed, the creation resembles a rare and exotic tropical passion flower, enhanced by the diamond-set starburst stamens. This unique piece of jewelry is made from solid 18ct gold and encrusted in 2.20ct of diamonds. Available at www.borgezie.com.

Bond No. 9 New York "Oud" eau de parfum 100 ml.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php18,000

Bond No. 9 first played around with the mythical aroma of oud in 2008, when it created one for Harrods, and then last year for its tenth anniversary. This year, it adds oud to its signature New York series. For New York, it created a dense and syrupy oud that joins forces with musky teakwood and earthy vetiver to create a lingering urban-forest accord. The price becomes understandable when you know that its oud concentration is a full 30 per cent, and not the typical 20 per cent of eaux de parfums. Additional notes include plum, saffron, orange zest, orris, patchouli, musk and honey. Available at Rustan's Beauty Source, Ayala Center, Makati City.

GoodSkin Labs "Z-pore" pore refiner.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php1,600

This lightweight pore perfecter smoothes on skin to immediately hide pores and impart a natural-looking, velvety smooth, flawless finish. Available at Marionnaud, 2/F, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

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