Entries from March 2010 ↓

You bought that self-tanner hoping to get an instant and cancer-free tan, but unfortunately, you missed a few spots.
Fast Fix:
Dab any untanned areas with foundation, and top with deep bronzing powder to blend the color with the rest of your body (try The Body Shop’s Lustre Bronzer, Php 1,395 or Fanny Serrano Shimmer Bronze, Php 399). Then when taking a shower, use a sponge or loofah to gently rub areas like the knees, elbows, knuckles, and ankles to reduce splotchy markings, suggest Gela Laurel-Stehmier, Chief makeup artist for Lancome.
Alternately, you can apply a small amount of whitening toner like the White Beauty Pore Conditioning Toner of Pond’s, Php55 to tone down any overly-saturated areas.
Next time:
When shopping for a tanner, opt for one with built-in bronze tint instead of going for a clear formula. This will help you see if you leave any spots bare and gauge which areas need more or less product application. Try Lancome Flash Bronzer Transfer-Resistant Sefl-Tanner, Php 2595, or The Body Collections Sefl-Tanning Lotion, Php 875.

Experts say: If you do it so often you’ve lost count, you’re more likely to develop deep creases and dark undereye circles, says Dr. Downie. Why? The constant pressure damages the tiny capillaries and delicate under-eye skin, causing ruptures and raccoon-like rings of dark pigmentation.

Face saver: Wear concealer and mascara – if you know you’ll muck up your make up by rubbing your eyes, you’ll be less tempted to do so. You can ask your derma about Retin-A, a prescription cream that firms and thickens the skin, making dark blue or purple discoloration less noticeable. Or, you can also smooth on an eye cream that contains alpha-hydroxy acids, antioxidants, and/or vitamin C, suggests Dr. Santos. Try Garnier Light Eye Contour Whitening Cream, PHP 329 or Pond’s The Dual Eye Therapy, PHP 599.

You tried a vibrant eye shadow shade (electric green, anyone?), thinking you’d look cool and edgy. After leaving the house, you catch a glimpse in the mirror and realize the color is a bit too intense.

Fast Fix
Blot your lids with a makeup sponge or face powder to tone down the shadow, advises makeup artist Ara Fernando. Or, if you have an earth-toned eyeliner in your purse, draw a bold line across your lid and blend it in., the liner helps soften the color so there’s less contrast with your skin. Try Prestige Classic Kohl Kajal eye Pencil in Brown, Php 295.

Next time:
Swipe on pressed powder over your lids like Maybelline Clear Smooth Pressed Powder, Php 199, First- this prevents the shadow’s pigments from mixing with oils in your skin and intensifying.

Expert says: Stop! “Excessive stretching of the skin can loosen the delicate fibers of the epidermis and cause tiny blood vessels to rapture, resulting in a permanent, red line around the base of your nose,” warns Dr. Ferriols.

Face Saver: Sorry, there’s no 12-step program to help you break the habit. Still on your hands or keeping them occupied by squeezing a stress ball during the downtime. If you have allergies, don’t roughly attack your runny nose with a tissue – instead, blot and dab gently. Finally, cover up any creases with a layer of light-reflecting makeup. We like Estee Lauder Resilience Life Extreme Ultra Firming Make-up, Php 4,600, since it has moisture particles that seep into surface cracks to illuminate you skin tone.

Deep dark inky blue nail color is definitely hot this season. Caronia just launched the Blue Velvet nail polished color.

Here is a step to have that beautiful blue nails to flaunt.

1. Shape: Shape your short nails in squoval  -  square shape with rounded edges.
2. Protect: Use Caronia Base Coat and Nail Harderner before applying dark polish to strengthen and shield nails from stains.
3. Color: Apply two coats  of  Blue Velvet. It is important to wait until the first coat is completely dry before applying the next one to prevent uneven bumps.
4. Maximize: Prolong length of weart and enhance shine by applying one coat of Caronia Fast Dry Top Coat.
5. Secure: Put on a few drops of Caronia Kwik Dry and Cuticle Conditioner on top of your cuticle and let it coat the entire nail to protect your fresh polish from dirt while it dries.

Expert say: “For those with oily skin, you can buff around four times a week” says Dr. Ferriols. “But if you have dry or sensitive skin, once or twice a week is enough.” Otherwise, you’ll deplete your dermis of healthy moisture and its texture will deteriorate quickly. (Like you’d partied for 12 hours straight.) “Also, you should always remember to moisturize after exfoliating,” she said.

Face saver: steer clear of face scrubs that contains fruit seeds and pits, which can be too harsh and tear sensitive skin, advises Leslie Bauman, MD, author of The Skin Type Solution. Instead, slough with a mild microbead scrub (try Doce Gentle Exfoliating Facial Foam, Php 80), and follow it wirh a good moisturizer. Look for the ones that contains olive oil or shea butter if you have a dry complexion, and go for a grease-free formulas with hyaluronic acid if you’re a bit oily, such as a Clinique Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer, Php 2,700. and to increase your rosy glow – sans the help of products – hit the gym regularly to draw oxygen to your skin and enhance your natural radiance.

A dramatic flutter draws attention, but sometimes, extra coats of mascara can look spider-like. Avoid that with this cool technique that will help you.

• Is your mascara dry? Always close the cap tightly to keep the formula fresh. Trash mascara you’ve been using for over six months.

• Do you ace the application? (1) Wiggle the wand under your finge at the base, and (2) pull through, (3) Then Place the wand on top of lashes, and twirl up to separate indidual hairs.

• Do you spot-check? Comb a spoolie (a clean mascara wand) through to fix any flakes.

Q: What are the main causes of ageing in the urban world?
A: One of the major culprits of skin ageing is free radicals, which are created by environmental stressors such as UV radiation from the sun and pollution.

Q: What are the avisible symtomps of ageing?
A: Wrinkles, sagging skin, uneven skintone, enlarged pores, dryness, dulls kin and age spots.

Q: Is the skin equipped with its own natural defense system to prevent ageing?
A: While the skin is built with natural defense, such as collagen and antioxidants Vitamin C and E, the levels of these decrease as we age.

Q: How can we prevent these symptoms of skin ageing?
A: You can fight signs of skin ageing by adopting a good skin care regimen which includes a product like Olay Total Effects, designed to fight multiple signs of skin ageing.

Q: How can a product offers results similar to a professional anti-ageing treatment?
A: A formula like that of Olay Total Effects contains ingredients that target the various signs of skin ageing such as wrinkles and uneven skin tone, thus giving the same benefit as a professional anti-ageing treatment.

The numerous brands of skin whitening products differ in name but are all similar in their promises – to make one’s skin lighter. However, they neglect to deal with the problem that comes with it, which is drying of the skin. Now, one name took the initiative to address this issue and bring skin-whitening to a whole new level.

Skin-whitening does not have to be skin-drying
Bello Essentials introduces the new soap and lotion products that redefine Star White beauty. The reformulated Belo Essentials with DermWhite PLUS is now enhanced with Glutathione that is known for its whitening because it contains Skin Vitamins that lock in moisture, something other whitening products don’t.
Whitening promises that works
Results from a comparative study conducted by a third party BFAD-accredited dermatologist show that the new Belo Essentials soap whitens up to 60% better than the leading papaya whitening soap. The new Belo Essential lotion, on the other hand, also improved that it whitens 44% better than a well-known whitening lotion.

Belo Essentials transforms the beauty of skin-light to Star white
The new Belo Essentials with DermWhite PLUS is doctor-formulated for every Filipina who refers to expertise of a skin-whitening product that cares for the skin, like Bea Alonzo. As one of today’s most sought-after actresses, she needs proper care for her skin that is prone to dryness and dullness due to heavy workload. With Belo Essentials, Bea retains the glow of her Star White skin no matter what role or challenge she takes to continuously succeed in her career. Since the pristine power of the reformulated Belo Essentials brings together the wonders of whitening and moisturizing into a 2-in-1 skin care products, a new level of whitening experience is revealed. After all, only Belo knows how to make everyone glow with Star White skin since the hottest stars always shine the brightest.

Free yourself from your hair fall# problems and get up to 10 times ** LESS HAIR FALL with new Palmolive Naturals Hair Fall Resist.

Hair fall is a common problem a lot of us may encounter, especially if we are stressed and frequently exposed to harsh environmental elements. Weak and brittle hair best exemplified if you see strands of hair stuck on your brush, or left lying on your pillow or bathroom floor. To prevent this, you need to strengthen your weak and brittle hair. The new Palmolive Naturals Hair Fall* Resist prevents hair fall* due to breakage by up to 10 times**. Its formula enriched with 100% natural Ginseng Extract and keratin works to strengthen and protect weak and brittle hair.

The carefully selected natural ingredients – GINSENG and KERATIN – are known for their strengthening and protecting proper and are unique to Palmolive Naturals Hair Fall* Resist.

• Ginseng is known to remove toxins and make the hair healthier and stronger. It also fills in the gap in the scalp and repairs weak strands.

• Keratin is a vitamin ingredient known to maintain and protect hair, making it less prone to hair fall. It protects by coating hair strands and also works to prevent dulling of hair.

*Due to breakage
**vs. non-conditioning shampoo.