Look as pretty and primped-up as your favorite Korean stars, but for less! Etude House is holding a sale from June 15, 2011 until June 21, 2011. Enjoy 20% off on all BB creams, lipstick, blush, cologne, and much more! Head to an Etude House store near you as soon as possible, before your favorite Korean makeup items run out! ————

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I don’t know why Neutrogena put off bringing their Hydro Boost Moisture Range in the Philippines a year after its worldwide release but whatever their reason is, I’m glad that it’s finally here! Neutrogena’s amazing new skin care line is not merely a series of fancy moisturizers. These products are designed to promote the skin’s natural ability to retain moisture, thereby treating the root cause of dehydrated skin. The secret ingredient? Hyaluronic acid, a natural acid found in the body that’s been condensed to a concentrated, effective essence. The Hydro Boost moisture range also has a 12-hour Progressive Release System, meaning the active ingredients provide much-needed moisture to dry skin for as long as 12 hours. That’s all-day protection after just two applications!

The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisture line contains the following products:

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mousse Cleanser – cleanses and balances the skin’s moisture level. The foamy lather washes away impurities without drying the skin, thanks to a special hydrating agent that restores skin’s natural moisture balance. For day and night use, and gentle enough for daily use. 150ml / P445.50

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Clear Lotion (Toner) - immediately tones and refines skin without causing tightness. It gives a shower of fresh hydration for a dewy complexion. Use after cleansing, for day and night. 150ml/P458.00

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel – my favorite in the line, it contains purified Hyaluronic Acid and Olive Extract, which continuously release moisture to the skin’s surface while boosting skin cell’s ability to retain water. For day and night use after clear lotion or essence. 50 g/P 830.00

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Essence – ideal for a once-a-week intense moisturizing treatment, this rich essence has powerful hydration properties to keep skin plump, bouncy and supple. For day and night use, for intense hydration. After using the clear lotion, and before using the water gel, massage evenly to the face. 30 ml/ P999.00

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mask – a perfect complement to the Essence, the Hydro Boost Mask ups the skin’s moisture level 14 times. It is made with smart-fit fabric with 14,000 micro-holes to deeply infuse 25% more hydrating essence. Use as needed, at least once a week for deep and immediate hydration results. May also be used in the evening after cleansing and toning. Apply the mask and leave on for 15 minutes. Remove the mask and massage the remaining essence into your facial and neck area. Do not rinse, sleep with the essence. No need to apply water gel after sing the mask. 1 pc/P198.00

Exclusively available at all Watson’s and SM Department Stores.————

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Entry moved to new domain Beauty over 50————

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Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Skin Care is a post from: Shopping Finds

Frequent exposure to the sun, pollution, and stress can deteriorate your skin’s collagen and elastin content. Over time, this produces wrinkles, lines, and uneven texture. A popular target laser treatment can zap away these fine lines and wrinkles, but if you don’t have the cash to pay for its hefty price tag, Clinique presents an affordable alternative.

Entry has been moved to Beauty over 50————

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Some girls let themselves go after they get into relationships. They think that just because they’ve finally found someone who loves them no matter how disheveled they look in the morning, it’s okay to stay looking like that the entire day. I can kind of understand how that happens. My boyfriend says he doesn’t mind it when I don’t wear makeup, so when my work gets hectic, it does get tempting to just go out with a bare face and the first clothes I see. But I think I owe it to myself to look my best, regardless of whether I’m “on the market” or not.

Besides, with a product like Myra VitaGlow on my vanity table, I really don’t have an excuse to not look pretty in a minute! For those who aren’t familiar with Myra VitaGlow, this is an amazing tinted moisturizer that provides an entire beauty regimen with just one squeeze of the tube.

First of all, it’s a moisturizer, which means it will keep your face soft, smooth, and supple after washing and toning. The product is tinted (lightly colored) and can be used to conceal minor blemishes and dark spots. If you’re lucky enough to have a flawless face, you can even use this as your foundation; it does a fantastic job of evening out your skin tone once it settles in, and gives your face that romantic dewy glow. Unfortunately, my blemishes are too heavy to look good in VitaGlow alone. So instead of using it as a foundation, I use VitaGlow as a makeup base to make sure my makeup stays fresh-looking all day (or night). In addition, VitaGlow works as a sunscreen, providing SPF15 protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays. And of course, VitaGlow nourishes with vitamin E, preserving my youth and keeping my skin healthy-looking.

It’s hard to believe that a simple product could contain so many beauty benefits and beauty shortcuts, but it does! When I have to go out and am strapped for time, VitaGlow allows me to look radiant in just five minutes. And people notice the difference! Ever since I started using VitaGlow on a regular basis, I’ve been getting compliments from others about my glowing, even-looking skin. Of course, many of these compliments come from my boyfriend, who never fails to tell me how beautiful I look every time we see each other. Sometimes I wonder if he’s just doing his boyfriend-ly duty, but I’m more likely to believe him when I do put some effort into looking good.

I think this is why girls should do their best to look pretty even when they’re in a steady relationship or when they’re married. Sure, your boyfriend or husband probably won’t leave you for looking unkempt on a regular basis, but it sure feels good when he tells you how stunning you look tonight. It feels even better when other people notice it and say so, especially if they’re people who don’t “have” to compliment you. I get a lot of these compliments whenever I use VitaGlow, and that makes me feel more confident and good about myself.

Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post————

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Staying Pretty with Myra E Vitaglow is a post from: Shopping Finds

Exciting news from GODIVA Skin Station! They’re reducing the prices of their indulgent skin treatments for the whole month of September. Get an underarm whitening treatment for just P888, a diamond peel and vitamin C facial for only P1,688, Harmony Laser AFT Photorejuvenation for only P4,888, and Body Mesofusion for only P5,888. Promo begins on September 1 and lasts until September 30, 2010.————

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GODIVA Skin Station: Buy One Take One Promo is a post from: Shopping Finds

For decades, Avon has always been there to satisfy the needs of women at every stage of their lives. From your first tube of lipstick to flawless foundation, Avon has stood right beside you by continuously innovating world-class products that fit your changing needs.

As a testament to this commitment, Avon just released a product line catering to mothers and babies. The new Avon Baby line contains three products for total cleansing and hygiene. Each is infused with naturally-derived ingredients like chamomile, aloe, and vitamin E to ensure that your baby gets only the mildest and gentlest skin care. Additionally, these products are free of dyes and harmful preservatives in parabens. Developed by Avon experts (who also happen to be mommies) and tested by pediatricians, your little one will surely love the gentle touch of Avon Baby products. Check out the complete line under the cut!

Avon Baby Tear-Free Wash and Shampoo is a two in one product that’s perfect for cleaning your baby’s hair and body. Since it’s made of natural ingredients, it won’t dry your baby’s skin nor will it irritate your little one’s eyes. Retails for P240/200ml.

Avon Baby’s Soothing Oil feels like just a mother’s touch as it moisturizes your baby’s skin without any greasy after-feel. It’s infused with chamomile, allowing baby to sleep better after gently massaging the skin. Retails for P260/200ml.

Avon Baby Moisturizing Lotion keeps your baby’s skin oh-so-cuddly and soft. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and a dream to apply. Retails for P250/200ml.

Avon Baby products are now available at Avon stores and an Avon lady near you. You may also visit www.myavonbaby.com for more information.————

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As a beauty blogger, I need to look my best when I go to events. Doing so involves several steps, beginning with cleansing and toning my face thoroughly. I then apply moisturizer to keep my skin soft and supple. If I’m going out in the daytime, I slap on some sunscreen to protect my skin from UV rays and fight off the early signs of aging. Since I have oily skin, I need to wear a makeup base to keep my makeup smear-proof; otherwise, my foundation will melt off my face! Using a concealer, I hide my pimples, post-acne scars, and dark under-eyes before finally covering my entire face with a good foundation. Sounds simple and easy, right?

Unfortunately, I am so busy these days that I hardly have time to sit down and have a proper meal, let alone primp and preen in front of a mirror. Doing all the steps I outlined takes at least 10 minutes, especially since I have to wait for my moisturizer and sunscreen to dry before I apply my makeup base, then wait for my makeup base to dry before putting on foundation. On my most hectic days, I’d wish for a way to eliminate some steps from my beauty routine and still create a flawless-looking face.

So when I was given a bottle of Myra VitaGlow Tinted Facial Moisturizer to try, I was thrilled to discover an entire beauty routine in just one convenient tube! As the name suggests, Myra VitaGlow is a rich moisturizer designed to nourish skin and retain its natural moisture. At the same time, it also works as a concealer – it’s lightly colored to provide mild coverage to blemishes and other problem areas. If your skin is naturally flawless, you can even use this as your foundation! As if this weren’t enough, Myra VitaGlow is infused with SPF 15 so your face stays protected from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays, and Vitamin E to keep your skin glowing from within. As a dramatic finishing touch, Myra VitaGlow contains minerals that give your skin a romantic dewy look, just like celebrities on the red carpet.

I road tested Myra VitaGlow when I overslept a few days ago. When I saw what the time was, I realized that I only had I had 30 minutes to get showered, dressed, and look pretty for an event. With barely enough time to put on makeup, I instinctively reached for my bottle of Myra VitaGlow after washing my face. I applied it all over, taking care to put a little extra product under my eyes and on my blemishes. I was amazed to discover how quickly my skin absorbed the product – it dried in no time! I then put on some foundation over it and ran out the door.

It took me less than 5 minutes to get pretty with Myra VitaGlow, but it sure didn’t look like it. I got so many compliments about how good I looked, and nobody could tell that I only spent a few minutes in front of the mirror. After that morning, I became convinced that Myra VitaGlow is the multitasking marvel that my hectic lifestyle needs. Not only does it make me look effortlessly good in such a short period of time; it contains amazing benefits like SPF and vitamin E. Did I mention how affordable Myra VitaGlow is? It only costs P135 to have a flawless face and healthy-looking skin.

Disclosure: this is a sponsored post.————

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Myra VitaGlow Tinted Facial Moisturizer is a post from: Shopping Finds

While watching the news the other night, I chanced upon the new Myra commercial with Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano. The drama of a relationship gone awry immediately grabbed my attention – but not as much as Angel Locsin’s graceful movements, radiant skin, and glowing face. Though I’ve always found her quite beautiful, she looked exceptionally good in this commercial. The Myra facial moisturizer and Myra body lotion was then introduced as being rich with Vitamin E. Curious about the skin care products, I reached for my laptop and did a little research.

Ever since I was in my 20s, I’ve always been conscious about my skin care habits and preventing the effects of aging. Although no salve or lotion can make me look young forever, good skin care products can slow down the signs of aging and preserve a youthful-looking appearance for a longer period of time. I encourage my kids to do the same so that they won’t have to spend money on expensive anti-aging products when they reach their 40s or 50s. So when I discovered the anti-aging benefits of Myra Facial Moisturizer and Hand and Body Lotions, I think I may have found just the right product for young adults to use on their skin.

Myra Facial Moisturizer and Hand and Body Lotions do more than just restore moisture to skin; they’re loaded with vitamin E. What is vitamin E, exactly? Vitamin E is a potent anti-oxidant that protects skin cells from pollutants, UV rays, and other substances that produce skin-damaging free radicals. When applied topically (on your skin), vitamin E gives you soft and supple skin that’s irresistible to touch; at the same time, vitamin E works from within to protect your skin. The effects of vitamin E are even more powerful if you take it as an oral supplement. Besides preserving your youth, vitamin E has also been found to prevent or delay coronary heart disease. In other words, vitamin E keeps you beautiful inside and out.

That’s why I encourage my daughters to use products na may alagang vitamin E – so that they can protect themselves from pollutants, sun damage, and other factors that accelerate aging. I encourage everyone to do the same. Take care of your skin while you’re still young because prevention is the best weapon against the effects of aging. Turn to a trusted vitamin E brand of moisturizers, lotions, and supplements so your skin and body will stay healthy and young-looking for many years to come.

(disclosure: this is an advertorial)————

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Young-Looking Benefits of Vitamin E Skincare is a post from: Shopping Finds

I never used to care about sunscreen until I learned about how UVA and UVB rays can cause premature aging. These days, I don’t get just any sunscreen – I want to be protected from the entire UV spectrum but at the same time, I want the product to be gentle on my sensitive skin. That’s why I was happy to learn that Clinique released a new line of sunscreen just in time for the sunny summer months.

The banana-colored bottles are part of Clinique’s new Sun Collection with SolarSmart technology. You know how sunscreens tend to create an unflattering white cast? Well, SolarSmart technology gives you UVB protection while keeping your pretty face photogenic. It’s oil-free, water-resistant, and sweat-resistant so you can go swimming without fear that it will get washed off your face. It’s non-pore clogging, which is also perfect for sensitive skin.

On the downside, it doesn’t come cheap, but quality products hardly ever do! The Sun Collection with SolarSmart is available in the following variants: SPF 50 Face Cream 50ml (P1,540), SPF 50 Body Cream 150ml (P1,6050), SPF 30 Face Cream 150ml (P1,550), SPF 25 Body Spray (P1,700), and After Sun Rescue Balm with Aloe 150ml (P1,200).

That’s not all Clinique is releasing for the summer. Did you know that you can get a sexy tan without even going under the sun? The Clinique Self-Sun Collection gives you bronzed, sun-kissed skin without exposing yourself to harsh UV rays. This new collection includes the Body Airbrush Spray 150ml (P1,500), Face Tinted Lotion 50ml (P1,300), and Body Tinted Lotion 120ml (P1,350).

Both collections are available at Clinique counters at Rustan’s Department Store.————

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Have Sun-Safe Fun with Clinique this Summer is a post from: Shopping Finds