Manila Beauty Insider

TRIVIA: According to the 7th edition of Manual of Dermatologic Therapeutics,

approximately three percent of infants have Atopic Dermatitis.

             Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a disorder of the skin’s immune system that is

                                                                       common in infancy.

SYMPTOMS:

         DRY, ITCHY SKIN seen on the 

•  forehead
• cheek
• scalp
• other parts of the body.

                      Bid goodybe to dry, itchy skin!!!

                       Cetaphil Restoraderm has arrived!

                      The Cetaphil Restoraderm Moisturizer  (Php 1,447.50 / 295ml)

It  contains filaggrin breakdown products and ceramide precursor that keeps skin healthy and well-moisturized.

                     The Cetaphil Restoraderm Wash (Php 777.95 / 295ml)

   It has a patented foaming technology called “Miracare” which helps hydrate atopic skin. 

• non-soap
•  lipid-free
•  neutral pH

BENEFIT Php 1800

Sheer, rose tinted lip and cheek stain that makes any complexion look rosy and in love. adored and faved by most stars, makeup artists and benefit girls all over, this streak-proof, makeout proof stain is the sexiest, most romantic flush you can get anywhere!

POREFESSIONAL -Php 1600

The amazing POREfessional magically minimizes enlarged pores, leaving a velvety smooth finish. It makes makeup lasts longer especially around the Manila Heat! Definitely a must-have in your beauty arsenal. You’ might just think you were born with it!

WATTS UP - Php 1600

Hey there, Stranger. Watts Up? 

Probably the corniest line I have ever made but seriously, Watts Up really caught my attention! 

Simply dab on areas you want to highlight - your forehead, brow arch for a subtle lift, the bridge of your nose and the Cupid’s bow or the upper arch of your lip!

BATHINA - Php 1900

Bathina is one of the best things you’ll ever find at any Benefit Boutique!

Want to sizzle like bombshell during the day or amplify that sexy outfit during a night out? Dab Bathina on your shoulders and back ( when you are wearing a low back dress) - - - instant Vavoom!!!

THAT GAL - Php 1600

A brightening makeup primer.

Wear it alone or under makeup before starting your beauty routine!

Benefit is available at Greenbelt 5, Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La, Mandaluyong

Follow them on Twitter: @BenefitBeauty

Like them on Facebook: facebook.com/BenefitCosmeticsPH

This Summer of 2012, Meg Magazine has produced several eye catching, “summer’s hottest” beauty and fashion editorials to give our lovely bold and chic readers ideas on what to wear on the beach (or streets) and how to style and look like a California Girl locale chilling by the shore.

But behind every visually appealing shoots - are the stress inducing preparations and hassle hustle to make sure that everything is all set and prepared and that the visions are in parallel with the presented and agreed upon concept pegs.

Here are some photos I took and edited myself that  I wanna share with you guys since I don’t like posts with too much text.

Photos taken by manilabeautyinsider using iPhone 4

Got something to ask or comment? Feel free to hit the Ask tab :)

manilabeautyinsider xxx

ESTÉE LAUDER INTRODUCES

ILLUMINATING PERFECTING PRIMER & MATTE PERFECTING PRIMER

Capture The Secret To Creating An Instantly Beautiful, Flawless Complexion

Discover the power of primer.  Instantly transform your skin and create a flawless canvas for seamless makeup application with Estée Lauder’s new Illuminating Perfecting Primer and Matte Perfecting Primer.  These technologically advanced primers make it possible to create a photo-ready, airbrushed finish for a flawless complexion that lasts all day.

“Every good artist knows that the key to a good foundation in every masterpiece is a skillfully primed canvas,” said Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director, Estée Lauder.  “Primers are essential to a perfect canvas, giving you an even, smooth foundation application, greater pop in your color pigments, and a flawless, lasting finish.”

Available in two alluring finishes to accommodate a diverse range of skin types, Estée Lauder’s new perfecting primers make it possible to create instantly beautiful skin. 

Matte Perfecting Primer

For Normal Combination Skin and Oily Skin

This light-diffusing, velvety finish primer refines, mattifies and instantly creates the look of even skintone. The unique gel-cream formula blots away and controls excess oil as it calms, smoothes and soothes skin, so makeup looks smooth and fresh throughout the day.  Soft-vision optics minimize the appearance of pores, fine lines and imperfections to create an even canvas.  Skin-calming Green Tea and Vitamin E help rebalance and perfect skin’s texture. Oil-free.

Estee Lauder Illuminating Perfecting Primer

For Normal Combination Skin and Dry Skin

This luminous finish primer instantly awakens dull skin, illuminating and highlighting skin with radiant dewiness.  The modern hydro-gel texture immediately adds brightness, luminosity and radiance as it conditions skin so makeup looks smooth and fresh.  Soft-reflection optics enhance the look of skin’s translucency and smoothes the look of pores and imperfections to create an even, supple canvas.  Special hydrators and skin-soothing Vitamin E, Rice Bran Extract and Shea Butter nourish and perfect.

 Estée Lauder Illuminating Perfecting Primer SRP1,650.00 and Mattifying Perfecting Primer SRP1,650.00 will be available beginning March 2012 at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-la, Rustan’s Alabang, Rustan’s Gateway, Rustan’s Cebu, Rockwell Essenses.

New Pure Color Blush

Q&A with Tom Pecheux

Creative Makeup Director, Estée Lauder

Q: What can you tell us about the new blush shade lineup?

A: When you create a new blush collection, as a makeup artist you try to make sure that you have everything in your kit for everyone, for every occasion.  So we created a very wide color selection that will fit every tone for any occasion from a light whisper of color to deep and dramatic.

Q: How would you recommend determining your right shade of blush?  Is there a trick to

determining if a shade of blush will work for you?

A: First, you need to define what you are looking for whether it is a blush to give you a warmer touch color or fresh and fruity pop of color.  Also, you need to decide where you want to apply your blush.  Is it going to contour your face or color your cheeks?  If you want to contour your face, choose the shades that have a brown base and are a little bit darker than your skintone so it blends without looking harsh.  If you want to color your cheeks, look for shades that are more pink, tangerine, raspberry and melon and apply perfectly on the apples of your cheeks.

Q: What are your tips for properly applying the new Pure Color Blush?

A: I like to use is the Estée Lauder Blush Brush and I grab a little bit of color at a time.  Take the brush and sweep it once across the blush and then tap the brush on the mirror to make sure the pigments get worked into the brush instead of just sitting on the top.  This will make the color go on evenly—not patchy or streaky.

Q: Your picks are very bold.  What type of look were you thinking of when creating these bright cheek shades?

A: When I created this collection I was thinking fashion and attitude.  Fashion is never looking for weakness and loving all looks and colors and I created a collection that can do everything.  Fashion loves character, power, individuality, and high femininity and this collection represents those same characteristics.

Q: What eye and lip would you recommend to pair with these bold blushes?

A: I love the bold shades of blush and picked 12 favorites that will be introduced in the Philippines.  When doing a bold blush, pair with either a bold lip or bold eyes.  This creates a perfect balance to the face with just 2 points of color.  If you do all three then you will have too much vivid color and it will not look as sophisticated as you would like.