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Chin Ann Obiedo

<div><strong>Medical aesthetic brand APTOS celebrates Inaugural Year in the country with Filipino creativity excellence</strong></div><p>APTOS, a fast-growing medical aesthetic brand used in over 50 countries that specializes in minimally invasive threads and methods for face and body treatments that help slow the appearance of skin aging, just hosted its first Annual Awards and Gala Night at the Shangri-La at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City. </p><div><br/></div><p>The event was spearheaded by APTOS’ top executives: Dr. Cyril Mitchel Agan, owner and Medical Director of APTOS Philippines, and APTOS Philippines’ Marketing Director Jan Raymond Conadera, and was attended by esteemed doctors and prominent figures in the aesthetic industry. The Gala Night saw the unveiling of the iconic APTOS trophy crafted by sculptor Sam Penaso, the introduction of APTOS Philippines’ medical scrub suit that was designed by globally acclaimed fashion designer Francis Libiran, musical numbers by the University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA), and a performance by RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World runner-up, Marina Summers, who is also a Lift Aesthetic Clinic ambassador.</p><div><br/></div><p>To learn more about APTOS, go to their <a href="https://aptosmethods.com/" target="_blank">website</a> or book an appointment with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/liftclinicph/" target="_blank">Lift Aesthetic Clinic</a> where the treatment is available.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f583e4f2-d816-46b4-8b46-2a6a807cc58b_francis libiran x aptos uniforms.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Francis Libiran x APTOS uniforms</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1248085a-ce16-4083-a87b-03254051da50_pr photo 2 - marina summers, drag queen, lift aesthetic clinic ambassador.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Marina Summers, Drag Queen, Lift Aesthetic Clinic Ambassador</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Colourette Comes Back Strong with Colourdrip</strong></div><p>Colourette finally hosts a comeback launch party with their newest product: Colourdrip! Last Thursday night, CEO Nina Ellaine Dizon personally welcomed guests to Aling Nina’s “Sari-Sari Store” and debuted the hybrid lip oil-serum.</p><div><br/></div><p>Like all Colourette products, Colourdrip is specifically formulated with the Filipino lifestyle and weather in mind. It combines the benefits of makeup and skincare and is infused with lip-nourishing ingredients like Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil, Hazelnut Seed Oil, and Rose Oil to provide instant hydration to your puckers and keep it looking juicy! It comes in 3 shades: Spice (cherry cola red), Sugar (blush pink), and Nice (your-lips-but-better nude) and smells like your favorite childhood fruit candy. Colourdrip is available for P349 at their physical stores and Colourette <a href="https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/colourette-colourdrip-lip-oil-serum-i4544039428-s26039804589.html?c=&amp;channelLpJumpArgs=&amp;clickTrackInfo=query%253Acolourette%252Bcosmetics%253Bnid%253A4544039428%253Bsrc%253ALazadaMainSrp%253Brn%253Ab22579676d6abc8613e4640766dc4d27%253Bregion%253Aph%253Bsku%253A4544039428_PH%253Bprice%253A349%253Bclient%253Adesktop%253Bsupplier_id%253A8104%253Bbiz_source%253Ah5_internal%253Bslot%253A0%253Butlog_bucket_id%253A470687%253Basc_category_id%253A24116%253Bitem_id%253A4544039428%253Bsku_id%253A26039804589%253Bshop_id%253A1860%253BtemplateInfo%253A&amp;freeshipping=1&amp;fs_ab=2&amp;fuse_fs=&amp;lang=en&amp;location=Metro%20Manila~Quezon%20City&amp;price=349&amp;priceCompare=skuId%3A26039804589%3Bsource%3Alazada-search-voucher%3Bsn%3Ab22579676d6abc8613e4640766dc4d27%3BunionTrace%3A80019da317224996791523988e%3BoriginPrice%3A34900%3BvoucherPrice%3A34900%3BdisplayPrice%3A34900%3BsinglePromotionId%3A-1%3BsingleToolCode%3A-1%3BvoucherPricePlugin%3A1%3BbuyerId%3A0%3Btimestamp%3A1722499679610&amp;ratingscore=4.973684210526316&amp;request_id=b22579676d6abc8613e4640766dc4d27&amp;review=38&amp;sale=171&amp;search=1&amp;source=search&amp;spm=a2o4l.searchlist.list.0&amp;stock=1" target="_blank">e-commerce platforms</a>.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/231a5f79-9972-466c-a946-ec3a8707fd60_colourette.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Colourette Colourdrip</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Lancôme Celebrates Their First Philippine Ambassador Kathyrn Bernardo</strong></div><p>Kathyrn Bernardo is just having her biggest year yet with her debut as international beauty brand Lancôme’s first Philippine Ambassador.</p><div><br/></div><p>During her quick interview, Kathryn expressed how excited she was about this era of her life– doing more solo traveling, solo projects, and achieving longtime dreams like being counted as one Lancôme’s faces, a title she shares with the likes of Zendaya, Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Squid Game&#x27;s Hoyeon Jung, Amanda Seyfried, and Lupita Nyong&#x27;o.</p><div><br/></div><p>She was also joined by her fellow Idôles: Rei Germar, Marj Maroket, Lierge Perey, and Ry Velasco onstage at the Lancôme Idôle House at 7/F Balmori Tent Rockwell. The Idôle fragrance line was on full display, together with other of the beauty brand’s best-selling skincare and beauty products. Idôle is available at Lancôme boutiques.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/cf528bbd-29ad-4a28-b1a0-16c3692bd610_kathryn bernardo - kv 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kathryn Bernardo for Lancôme</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Happy Skin’s Launches New Cream and Powder Products That Will Make You Blush</strong></div><p>The latest to throw their hat into the blush ring is local beauty brand Happy Skin with their Second Skin Melting Cream and Soft Matte Powder Blushes. Like their name suggests, the blush has two finishes but both will give you that naturally-flushed, skin-like finish. </p><div><br/></div><p>Consistent to Happy Skin’s other products, these blushes are formulated with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalane so they’re easy to blend. The Melting Cream consists of six shades: skin-kissed, pamper pink, coral crush, pink flush, soft peony, and mulberry bliss while the Soft Matte Powder line consists of these six shades: blissful bronze, petal glow, neutral blush, dreamy dusk, soft veil, and sunset peach. Shop <a href="https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/happy-skin-second-skin-melting-cream-blush-i4540454749-s26018364127.html?spm=a2o4l.10450891.0.0.602616476eQjxQ&amp;priceCompare=skuId%3A26018364127%3Bsource%3Alzd-shop-center%3Bsn%3A4812c1e09d575d6dcea58b371592402f%3BunionTrace%3A2ff61d9817225004896627536e%3BoriginPrice%3A59900%3BvoucherPrice%3A59900%3BdisplayPrice%3A59900%3BsinglePromotionId%3A900000028689929%3BsingleToolCode%3ApromPrice%3BvoucherPricePlugin%3A1%3BbuyerId%3A0%3Btimestamp%3A1722500489823&amp;search=store" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6019aff0-6c1f-4e7f-930b-cc16e6b14f19_happy skin.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Happy Skin Second Skin Melting Cream and Soft Matte Powder Blushes</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Marj Maroket is back with another collection with Happy Skin</strong></div><p>The much awaited follow-up collection from the beauty content creator’s first successful collaboration with the beauty brand is finally here with not just one, but two beauty staples— the Happy Skin x Marj Eyeshadow Brush Set (Php1499) and Happy Skin x Marj Eyeshadow Palette (Php1299).</p><div><br/></div><p>What they’re calling an “intuitive, effortless approach to eye makeup”, this collection was curated with Marj Maroket with versatility and timelessness in mind. The 9-pan eye palette, that’s made up of a selection of eight matte and shimmer powder shadows plus one cream primer, was made to flatter a range of skin tones. They are also formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and smoothening squalane that give a smooth, buttery blend.</p><div><br/></div><p>Happy Skin celebrated the launch with a masterclass with pro makeup artist Anthea Bueno at Auro Cafe in BGC where she gave a live demo on how to use each brush, the looks you can create with the eyeshadow palette, and some new techniques to level up your makeup. The Happy Skin x Marj Eye Collection is available in Happy Skin stalls and <a href="https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/happy-skin/custom-1720327440587.htm?spm=a2o4l.10450891.0.0.c49a16477U8gzA&amp;wh_weex=true" target="_blank">e-commerce platforms</a>!</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/cbccf3bd-0060-495a-88af-d4e592bb3571_marj x happy skin.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Happy Skin x Marj Maroket</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Skin 101 Celebrates its 20th anniversary with Ultherapy®</strong></div><p>Together with Ultherapy®, renowned skincare clinic, Skin 101, celebrated two decades of timeless beauty with a grand event titled &#x27;LUMINOUS&#x27; at Uma Nota.</p><div><br/></div><p>Helming the festivities were Skin 101&#x27;s founders Dr. Jennie Francisco-Diaz and Dr. Oliver Diaz, who expressed their heartfelt gratitude to loyal clients, dedicated staff, and valued partners that have contributed to the clinic&#x27;s success over the past 20 years, in their speech.</p><div><br/></div><p>It was also noted that Ultherapy® was chosen as the skincare clinic’s key partner for this milestone as its innovative and non-invasive approach to skin rejuvenation is aligned with Skin 101&#x27;s philosophy of enhancing natural beauty and confidence, and inspires others to take self-care to new heights.</p><div><br/></div><p>The event also featured the Luminary Women of Timeless Beauty that included renowned figures such as Apples Aberin, Myrza Sison, and Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez. The inspirational women shared their perspectives on natural elegance and self-confidence, and what timeless beauty means to them.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3deb4f82-dd8b-4b43-8647-326e15132ef9_skin 101 20th anniversary.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Skin 101 Luminary Women of Timeless Beauty: Apples Aberin, Myrza Sison, and Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/body/skin-house-beauty-and-laser-clinic/38680" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Try This Laser Hair Removal Treatment if You Want Instant Results</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/makeup/mac-40-lipstick-bringbacks/38647" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MAC&#x27;s Lipstick Bringbacks Made Me Reminisce My Younger Days</a></div>