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Julia Montes stuns as the face of Avignon Ultherapy

Avignon Clinic is honored to announce the prestigious appointment of Julia Montes as the ambassador of Ultherapy. Ultherapy’s reputation of being the only non-surgical rejuvenation procedure excellently showcases the clinic's direction towards innovation in the aesthetic industry. Powered by their expert doctors, the ability to address deep foundational layers of tissues located below the surface of the skin is being treated with precision, allowing the skin to be treated as well as providing underlying support from the inside out. As it stimulates collagen production, the non-invasive treatment effectively lifts and tightens the skin on the face, neck, and décolletage, along with improving the skin’s elasticity and firmness—resulting in a natural-looking finish with no downtime. This is a true testament that, through Ultherapy, the local aesthetic industry is experiencing the pinnacle of the gold standard of beauty.

It’s a collaboration that represents a significant advancement in Avignon’s dedication to deliver cutting-edge, non-invasive aesthetic solutions to further uplift one’s natural beauty. Julia Montes, the esteemed actress who has showcased her unwavering grace in the entertainment industry, has been with the clinic since its beginning, and she has been the personification of timeless beauty as time went on—the true mark of the gold standard of beauty. Because of her admirable journey and personality, Montes undoubtedly fits the role of ambassador for Ultherapy. Visit www.avignon.clinic and follow the clinic’s Instagram @AvignonClinic.

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A Day of Self-Care Bliss with Bahay Turo

Founded by a group of entrepreneurs in varying industries, Bahay Turo’s primary aim is to improve the accessibility and quality of Filipino education. It’s an online learning-centered platform that helps teachers find students and parents find teachers without stress or fuss.

The company invited friends from the media and VIP guests to experience a day of self-care at the Ernestomeda showroom in Makati. Beauty and wellness treatments, retail therapy, and educational workshops kept invitees occupied. Those in need of relaxation and rejuvenation signed up for Hydrafacials, scalp and skin analysis, laser and lymphatic treatments, and acupuncture. Those interested in adding a new skillset to their arsenal attended the complimentary workshops on prompt engineering and Canva and mobile photography basics. —MJ Jose

Check out what Bahay Turo has to offer at https://aral.bahayturo.com

Clinique Introduces its Smart Clinical Repair Line

Retinoids. This vitamin A derivative has been the talk of the beauty world as of late, especially because majority of the recent product launches have it as the hero ingredient. Because of how powerful it is, there’s always some apprehension surrounding it in dermatology talks, but newer retinoid formulas have come out in the market, allowing even those with sensitive skin to use it on a semi-regular basis.  

In collaboration with The Beauty Edit, well-loved skincare, make-up, and fragrance brand Clinique introduced its Smart Clinical Repair line to friends from the media and beauty enthusiasts at its SM Aura boutique. Randolph Cheung, Education Director APAC—Clinique and Lab Series, flew in from Hong Kong to talk about the product line-up, zeroing in on the Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum. “What is so special about this serum is that it’s an anti-aging serum with an advanced next generation retinoid in it, meaning you can use it during the day and night.” The 1% Advanced Retonoid helps refine the skin texture, while the 9.5% peptides help boost its strength and the hyaluronic acid keeps it hydrated and plump.

Other products in the line are the Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream and the Lifting Face + Neck Cream. Shop the Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Line at all Clinique stores or on the official Lazada flagship store. —MJ Jose

Thai Brand BROWIT has made it to our shores

Thailand’s eye makeup game change BrowIt is officially in The Philippines. Members of the press, renowned makeup artists, and beauty influencers celebrated the event with a makeup demo by transformation artist Hajie Alejandro and TikTok sensation Lenie Aycardo. Hajie showed off how BrowIt’s products—including the  BrowIt Aris Long Stay Eyebrow Pomade and Aurora Long Stay Eyeliner—add drama to any look. BrowIt’s range also includes Pro Slim Brow Pencil, My Everyday Mascara, and Smooth And Slim Inner Eyeliner, for a variety of preferences and makeup skills. You can shop Brow It at SM Beauty, Watsons, TikTok Shop, Shopee, and Lazada. —Olivia Estrada

Elizabeth Arden celebrates a century of innovation and empowerment in the beauty industry

Elizabeth Arden, a legendary name in the luxury beauty industry, is proud to celebrate over a century of empowering women worldwide with cutting-edge skincare and beauty products. From the establishment of the first salon in New York to the continued legacy of scientific innovation, Elizabeth Arden continues to solidify its status as a leading pioneer in the beauty industry.

Born Florence Nightingale Graham or also known as Elizabeth N. Graham, the brand’s namesake Elizabeth Arden, was a visionary entrepreneur who traveled from rural Canada to New York City to open her first Red Door salon in 1910. Arden believed that beauty products should not hide imperfections, but rather seamlessly merge science and nature to highlight a woman's natural assets. 

Her relentless pursuit of the best products, packaging, and services led to iconic creations such as their signature Eight Hour Cream, their cult-fave Blue Grass fragrance, and most especially, their groundbreaking Ceramide Capsule family. Today, her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to innovation, quality, and excellence continue to define the brand and its most iconic products, including: 

• Ceramides Capsules line
• Prevage line
• Eight Hour line
• White Tea fragrances

Elizabeth Arden’s products are exclusively available at Rustan’s. To know more about Elizabeth Arden, you may check their Instagram pages at @elizabetharden and @elizabetharden.ph