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Thanks to L’Oreal for giving me this pretty red box. I’m sure there’s something quite nifty inside.

L’Oreal’s surpise in red.

Ta-dah! First thing that looms is a piece of L’Oreal Revitalift Mask. It’s apparently infused with ingredients that are proven effective in firming the skin and nixing wrinkles. But, we’ll keep looking further down below. (more…)

A few weeks ago, I had a wonderful time getting all primped and pampered (at long last[!]), thanks to Fab, Fresh, Fun Summer Picnic Event held at The Grove in Rockwell!

After so many months of taking a blogging hiatus and toiling in my day job, I’ve finally had the chance to relax and de-stress myself, starting off with painting my used-and-abused manos pink! Nail Spa‘s nail tech used Essie nail polish of what it seems to be of natural pink color (failed to get the exact color name) which looks very much neat and simple.

I’ve always hankered for a big change especially when it comes to my eternally unkempt locks. Finally, my not-so-tiara-worthy crowning glory had undergone some luscious hair treatment using Matrix Sensoria.Care products. The hair spa, coupled with soothing back massage, was my absolute favorite as it instantly softened and untangled my locks while removing the tension away from my back area.  I also enjoyed taking a whiff of my hair every now and then, all because of the conditioner’s yummy fruity scent that relaxed my senses.

Archie of Maybelline once again obliged to do my makeup, giving me an effortless, makeup no-makeup look the way I like it! He simply put some Clear Smooth Face Powder on my face to help nix the extra shine, curled my lashes and applied Volum’ Express Magnum Mascara for that instant vavavoom touch, and painted my pucker with Color Sensational Moisture Extreme Lipstick in Bonbon Pink. I especially love the mascara as it gave my lashes an extra oomph in just a quick swipe!

My friend M whom I tagged along also tried getting a facial from Garnier. I don’t really bring someone along with me when it comes to such events. But being a woman on-the-go that she is, I believe my BFF deserves a breather like this! She told me that it was quite an experience she definitely enjoyed to bits.

I also got to meet L’Oreal peeps, fellow bloggers, editors from Queue Magazine and Manila Bulletin’s Sense&Style.

More about the event in piccies:

Maybelline

Matrix Sensoria.Care Products

Friend M getting a hair fix courtesy of Antonio-Hairdressing Salon peeps

The Nail Spa (more…)

After joining the previous contest (and sadly not winning it ), here’s another contest from HairinManila which entitles everyone within the Philippines to get these super faboosh loots!

First up, this uber-yummy Kérastase hair care line in minis!

One very lucky voter will get a chance to win this super cool set.

To win this, just e-mail us a photo of yourself at hairinmanila@gmail.com that shows how you participated during the May 10 Elections. Whether you voted (show that indelible ink!), volunteered as a poll-watcher, counted votes, or any other way possible, send your entries in! Please include a short description of what you did on May 10 with your photo entry.

But wait, there’s more! Simply spread the word about this contest using your own blog or website, Facebook, Twitter, Plurk, Tumblr, Multiply or whatever social media you have and win these goodies from Pureology and L’Oreal Professionnel!

Not just one, but two lucky posters will win these luscious hair care products!

One will win a shampoo and conditioner from Pureology, and another will win a shampoo and masque from L’oreal Professionnel’s Serie Nature line.

The contest is open to all Philippine readers! The winner of the Kerastase minis set will be HairinManila’s personal choice, whilst the two winners of L’Oreal and Pureology will be randomly selected. Contest runs from April 29-May 15 at 11pm. So what are you waiting for? Click here for more details!

Now that summer’s officially over—at least due to the humidity we have been experiencing since the onset of May, have an option to turn your skin into its rosy white state. Good thing, L’Oreal Paris Dermo-Expertise introduces its newest product: L’Oreal White Perfect Radiance Boosting Double Essence.

Clearly, this is not your ordinary whitening potion. By way of whitening, L’Oreal White Perfect Radiance Boosting Double Essence promises a healthy pinkish glow. Thanks to its Tourmaline gemstone, as it helps stimulating skin’s microcirculation, giving you intense radiance and rosy glow. So, bid farewell to those whitening products that make you look fairer, yet look lifeless, livid and paler. This product boasts its Advanced Melano-Block, that acts to regulate skin’s melanin production right at its source, and Pro-Radiance Complex (potent combination of Lactic and Glycolic Acids), that helps to exfoliate darkened surfaced dead skin cells charged with excess melanin. All of these actively boosts your skin’s transparency,  making it less yellowish in appearance.

The dual pump houses two essences that work perfectly for anti-dark zones and pro-rosy transparency.

An association of 2 textures: one creamy white essence and one watery rosy essence that melt together to bring immediate comfort to the skin with a fresh feeling upon application.-L’Oreal Paris

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People today are somewhat fretting over aging. Nobody wants to look old, nor these nasty wrinkles start to appear. Getting a clear, youthful skin, of course, start from the inside out.

The Inside

Regular intake of fruits and vegetables really help in slowing down the aging process. Many claim that tomatoes help a lot in making your skin glow and look youthful.  Thanks to its lycopene, a pigment normally found in red fruits, that has both antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Antioxidants prevent aging-causing components from further damaging our skin. It also helps battling out other bodily toxins that can cause cancer and other grave diseases.

Avoid smoking. Smoking produces harmful toxins that hastens our aging process.

Most importantly, always take time to smile. Frowning gives our skin more stress to it, which can cause premature wrinkles in return. Plus, having a sunny disposition in life makes as feel better and younger!

The Outside

Sadly, pollutants in our environment as well as the harmful ultraviolet rays take a toll in our skin. They make our skin look tired and old. That’s why, it is highly recommended to religiously practice a skin care mantra. Protect your skin by means of a daily skin regimen with anti-aging properties that suits your skin type perfectly. This serves as our armament to keep those harmful skin pollutants at bay. It is basically composed of the following: cleanser, toner and moisturizer.

One to try

Cleanser

Have a smoother, brighter and more refined skin with L’Oreal Revitalift Radiant Smoothing Cream Cleanser. It nourishes your skin while gently exfoliating and removing all traces of dirt and makeup.

Price: about $9

Toner

L’Oreal Derma Genesis Toner has Pro-Xylane and Hyaluronic Acid that help create new cells as well as fight against wrinkles for visibly younger looking skin.

Price: Php 360/about $7

Moisturizer

Moisturize your skin during the day with L’Oreal Revitalift Day Cream that comes in a pump bottle [to get the right amount of product with ease]. It has Pro-Retinol A that stimulates skin regeneration, visibly reducing wrinkles. It’s also enriched with Elastin that makes skin firmer and more elastic.  Do not worry exposing yourself to the sun, as it also belts a Skin Protection Factor (SPF) of 18 that fight against harmful UV rays that triggers premature aging.

Price: Php740/about $15

(For Derma Genesis Toner & Revitalift Day Cream SPF18) Available nationwide at SM Department Stores and Watsons Beauty Stores, PCX, The Landmark, Robinson’s Department Stores, Shopwise, Mercury Drug Stores, Gaisano Metro Department Stores*

*Ph Stores

Daniel Wu, Dome and Pierce Brosnan–what do these guys have in common? Well, there’s no question that they’re all gorgeous men with absolutely to-die-for looks! If you guys think you’re better off with a bar of soap and a shave, then think again. We women also consider your looks a great factor for fatal attraction!

L’Oreal Paris gives you L’Oreal Men’s Expert, a custom skincare range especially made for gents, depending on the  skin type. Hydra Electric boosts skin’s energy levels, making it feel lively and  invigorated. White Activ has whitening properties that keep the skin radiantly fair and bright. Vita Lift diminishes the effects of aging with its anti-wrinkle and anti-sagging capabilities. Lastly, Pure and Matte has clarifying benefits to the skin, keeping it oil-free and naturally glowing.

Best of all, you can get them at dirt-cheap prices. Prices for cleansers range from Php 195-225 (about $3-4.50), while moisturizers go from Php 375-795 (about $ 7.50-16) only!

Check the complete skincare line information  as well as its prices after the jump! (more…)

L’Oreal Paris, one of the leaders in skincare and makeup, recently launched a new addition to its revolutionary anti-aging line–L’Oreal Derma Genesis Serum Concentrate.

Many of us are longing for a smooth and youthful skin as we age gracefully. This potent moisturizing serum promises to be a great solution to our aging problem. It boasts its two main ingredients: Pro-Xylane and Hyaluronic Acid.

For the 1^st time, Pro-Xylane™ — a new generation of naturally derived, bio-degradable, anti-aging molecule – is combined with Hyaluronic Acid – an ultra-powerful moisturizer.This unique combination is developed to infuse the skin with vital substance and to favour the creation of new cells* – L’Oreal Paris.

With just a couple of drops to be applied twice a day, you can instantly get a radiant, younger-looking skin. Get the glow and suppleness your skin deserves as fast as 24 hours!

The great news is: you can get ahold of this precious product for an affordable price of Php 795 (about $15)! Grab this on your favorite beauty store today.