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Set an oriental vibe with these interesting beauty products found in the East. Also, get to know more about the latest Asian makeup craze as well as organic, all-natural skin care products that are made from the purest and most essential ingredients!

The Philippines

Human Nature Avocado and Gugo Bark Natural Hair Mask - Treat your locks once in a while with this strengthening and moisturizing hair masque from Human Nature. Made from avocado and gugo bark, your hair will surely be soft and manageable while reducing hair fall and breakage with regular use. Best of all, it’s guaranteed organic and chemical-free at a very reasonable price.

Price: Unavailable (inquire at http://humanheartnature.com)

Thailand

Panpuri Thai Original Herbal Hot Compress – After a long day’s work, nothing beats a total rejuvenating pampering session whilst sitting in the comforts of your own home with this best-selling Aromatherapy Hot Compress from Panpuri. This Thai Original Herbal Hot Compress is infused with a mix of exotic ingredients such as lemongrass, turmeric, leech lime and tamarind, which turns into an effective muscle soother and skin enhancer when sprinkled with water and steamed.

Price: 16.50 in Amazon

Japan

Chidoriya Secret de Maiko Organic Facial Cream – If you’re not that much open into slathering the brand’s infamous beauty product into your face, then this one is a much better, dropping-free option. Inspired by the Maiko’s original make-up base, this Shea butter-based facial cream is combined with hand-cold pressed 100% pure Japanese camellia oil, organic rose hip seed oil and pure essential oils of rosewood & geranium. Albeit it’s recommended for all skin types, this better suits those with dry skin. It thoroughly moisturizes and conditions sun damaged, snow-burnt and wind-burnt skin, leaving it smooth and well-hydrated. Plus, its soothing aroma creates an atmosphere of Maiko girls in Kyoto, which is why this cream can also be used in relaxing facial massages.

Price: $29.99 in Chidoriya Yahoo! Store

Korea

Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42  PA++ – Korea in the beauty world is best known for BB or Blemish Balm creams that sell like hotcakes in Asia. This BB Cream from Missha in particular is perfect for all skin types, as it lightens the skin tone by healing visible wrinkles and blemishes, and prevents skin aging with its whitening and anti-wrinkle properties. Unlike other BB Creams, a friend of mine swears that it doesn’t cause build-up or makes the skin oilier, so those with oily skin types like mine can grab this baby!   Need not to worry about those harmful sun rays (UV rays to be exact) that can damage your skin, as it belts a high dose of  SPF.

Price: $20.99 in Amazon

Singapore

Adara Organic Virgin Coconut Oil in Green Tea – This Singaporean brand boasts its certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil in its purest form. Gathered in the Island of East Sumatra, this hydrating and nourishing beauty oil visibly soothes dry patchy skin,  helping to lock in moisture which is essential in maintaining  softness and smoothness of the skin. Known for its versatility, this also acts as an overnight pimple treatment, as its cleansing ingredient, lauric acid, helps remove deep-seated bacteria, reducing redness and inflammation on the zit. It also aids in the removal of dead skin cells to reveal a fresher, suppler skin layer. Furthermore, it also works as an intensive deep conditioning treatment for the hair and scalp. The refreshing scent of Green Tea invigorates your senses, which makes it perfect either as a massage oil or a bath oil with an aromatherapy burner.

Price: $30 in B-Glowing

Last time, I got an uber-delectable 3-in-1 bath set from Philosophy. This time, a good childhood friend of mine who has just returned from her trip in China, gave me this shampoo, conditioner and lotion set from L’Occitane in travel sizes this Christmas.

I’ve known L’occitane for their rich body creams, soaps, massage oils and lotions that smell just super great! Most products are made from botanical extracts and essential oils that take you to an exquisite Provençal experience–evoking a refreshing and relaxing idyllic vibe.

I remember raving about their Honey & Lemon Soap, a cutesy hexagonal soap that really smells lusciously sweet like honey with a hint of lemon. This time around, I got myself an Aromachologie Shampoo, Aromachologie Conditioner and Verbena Body Lotion.

Here’s what L’Occitane has to say:

Aromachologie Shampoo and Conditioner is a blend of pure and natural angelica, lavender and geranium essential oils work to revive and refresh dry and damaged hair. Soothing, repairing and stimulating, this vegetable complex will detangle, soften and add luster to dry, damaged, color-treated or permed hair.

Verbena lotion is prized for its citrus aroma by women and men. A lightweight lotion that easily absorbs to comfort skin. Will eliminate the “tight” or itchy feeling skin often has after showering. Organic extract of verbena helps to calm skin; orange, geranium and lemon tree essential oils contribute to uplifting aroma.

I haven’t actually tried them yet, since I’m reserving these teensy tiny goodies for upcoming out-of-town trips this Summer. On the other hand, I actually took a whiff at each, and I’m instantly loving the Aromachologie line. I’m not that much into Verbena though, but I’ve yet to give it slather on.

I know Father’s day just passed away, but it’s never too late to give your man (or men) in your life some extra lovin’ (there’s Christmas to boot! ). Unleash his extra ravaging sex appeal with a spritz from this new fragrance from Giorgio Armani…

With its extra edgy, art-deco inspired crystalline bottle, and mesmerizing oriental notes, who would not fall in love with this masculine scent?

With ATTIITUDE EXTREME, Armani offers an option different from the classical masculine oriental structure. FRENETICO Intense, through it’s exacerbated but yet under control, sensuality, embodies the ultimate virility.

The balsamic, ambery and balm-like notes of the EDT are replaced by the comfortable warmth of Incense and the ambery/animalic facets of ambergris.

For top notes, it’s fused with energizing notes of cardamom mixed with star anise. It’s enhanced by the shine of lemon, which all in all, gives you a fresh Mediterranean start. The heart notes come with coffee-cedar accord, and is deeply moved by the purest Incence that brings a high level of mystery and sophistication to the fragrance. Whilst patchouli, ambergris and labdanum provide identifiable and well-bred signature on the fragrance’s bottom notes.

It’s available in 30, 50 and 75ml bottles.

Salivate more as you watch this mega titillating Ad from Armani Attitude Extreme:

This new scent from Diesel viciously captivates the unabashed & indubitable sensuality in you, sans losing glamour and sophistication.

What I specially like about this scent is that it gets better and better as it settles down, leaving a fresh-fruity note that lingers for a long time.

Diesel Fuel for Life Unlimited is dedicated for sultry women who want to be effervescent, carefree and audacious. It best represents the roaring 20’s, when women started to liberate themselves from being reserved, uptight and conservative. This era empowered women in great heights, as they dared to wear sensuous dresses that show off some skin and reveled in groups at covert pubs–with having fun and feeling good as their superficial reason.

This lusciously opulent scent is made  of a unique concoction of fruits and florals, making it a perfect all-nighter scent that naturally stands out! It’s worn best when going to a date, seducing your men into a different level; attending in soirees, charming and drawing your partner a notch closer; or reveling in clubs, attracting those lurkers-slash-lookers as you enjoy and grind to the music. Why? Simply because your perfume, as it turns out, becomes your artificial pheromone that evokes and rouses [you and] your guy’s olfactory senses.

Top Notes: Lemon, Guava and Mandarin
Heart Notes: Liquorice, Aloe and White Flowers (lily, jasmine, sambac, Indian tuberose)
Bottom Notes: Musk and Sandalwood

It’s available in 75, 50 and 30ml in a tinted glass bottle branded in hot gold brown net with golden thread.

Watch Diesel’s Ad Campaign after the jump! (more…)

The love month has just begun. Most of us are already prepping up for the big day–come the next 2 weeks! I’m sure you already have plans to shop for a gorgeous ensemble, but be sure not to forget getting a signature V-day scent of your choice!

Whether you and your hottie date are romanticizing over a posh candlelit dinner, trekking adventurously in a faraway place or simply ambling at the seashore while waiting for the sunset,  spritzing on a fab scent is a total M-U-S-T.  You can surely rely on your lavish perfumes or body mists in order to turn your man on–starting off with his olfactory nerves!

We all agree that sweet, luscious scents are inviting. It somehow serves as pheromones that attract and  mesmerize the opposite sex,  even with just a single sniff!

Today, we bring you our Top Perfume Picks on Valentine’s  day, depending on what kind of date you’re having.

Intimate Candlelit Nights

Lanvin Eclat D Arpege is one of my favorite scents. It has a charming floral scent with a hint of musk, and is really perfect for posh soirees and nightly events. The lovely bottle alone, designed by the house of Lanvin, utterly spells sophistication. (more…)

I am such a big fan of scents. I collect body mists, perfumes and even shower gels to boot, albeit the latter tends to have the least shelf life so I hafta consume it asap.

One of my Christmas wish list was this set from Philosophy. I so love Philosophy 3-in-1 shower gel, shampoo and bubble baths. They got this really sweet, often relishing scent that really serves as a perfect pick-me-upper as soon as you hit the shower. I got Strawberry Daquiri before, and now I’m craving for more!

Former coworker and good confidante P, who happens to own a beauty blog as well, chose to give me The Coffee House Set from Philosophy. It consists of three Philosophy 3-in-1’s: Cafe Au Lait, Eggnog Latte and Caramel Mocha Latte that come in a cute, nifty house-designed box. (more…)