Beauty Roundup: New local brands and releases, plus an exciting base addition to NARS!
Okay, February’s almost over. Can you believe it? Now, before the month of love officially ends, let’s talk about what’s new in beauty that I’m sure you’ll love. Oh, who am I kidding? Regardless of the month, there’s always something new to love in the beauty world!
Image via @chuchubeautyph on IG
Pleased to meet Chü
There’s a new cute local beauty brand called Chu Chü Beauty and for their debut collection, they launched five - yes, five - products! Focusing on both the adorable and affordable, Chu Chü Beauty released Color Bento (P349) - four pressed pigments and one powder blush, Skinny Brow Pencil (P149) - a retractable ultra-fine pencil with spoolie, Multiuse Heart Stick (P249) - an all-around tinted balm stick, Lipstacks (P299) - a stackable 4-in-1 lip tower, and Juicy Dew Tint (P199) - a lip tint with a glossy finish. Which product are you excited to try the most?
Image via @purecultureph on IG
Hello to wild, sexy skin
PV Community, meet Pure Culture - a local skincare brand that focuses on mindful, microbiome-friendly beauty that is centered on nurturing our ecosystems. Need a 3-step skincare routine? The brand’s Wild Algae range (P795 - P1,185) calms, hydrates, and brightens. Is aging skin your concern? The brand is shifting the focus from anti-aging to well-aging with their Bulgarian Rose range (P985 - P1,480). In addition, the brand also has Biome Soap Bars (P454 - P995), Phoenix Jade Gua Sha (P445), Rose Quartz S-shaped Gua Sha (P645), and Organic Bamboo Cotton Rounds (P245). So much to discover!
Image via @clocheflame on IG
Sets like a dream
Local beauty brand Clocheflame just entered the powder category with the release of Dream Filter (P499), a weightless pressed powder that reduces shine and brightens the skin. Mineral-based and containing SPF15, Dream Filter offers two options - Silk (slightly opaque banana shade) and Cloud (translucent). There’s also the Multi-Purpose Pocket Brush (P249) for touch-ups. Clocheflame has got us covered!
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Sugar, spice, and everything nice
Yes, yes, yes! The Powerpuff Girls Vice Cosmetics Collection is now here! What are up-for-grabs in this limited-edition collection? Girls Rule Lid Cream (P245) - a budge-proof cream-to-powder metallic eyeshadow, Power Velvet Puff (P245) - a velvety matte liquid lipstick, The Day is Saved Falsies (P195) - synthetic hair lashes with a skinny band + mini lash glue, Super Fierce Color Changing Blush Oil (P225) - a weightless watermelon-scented blush oil, and What’s Your Pow Factor Multi Blush & Glow (P295) - a long-lasting multilayered powder blush. Who’s your favorite Powerpuff Girl - Blossom, Bubbles, or Buttercup? Mine’s Bubbles!
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Your best light
In line with François Nars’ philosophy of enhancing one’s complexion instead of covering it, NARS launched the Light Reflecting Foundation (P2,950). Available in 17 shades (find your match here), this innovative, buildable, and breathable foundation features photochromic technology, which is a photo-friendly powder that adjusts complexion tone to respond to different light intensities. This foundation is available on pre-sale (plus so many freebies!) until March 9 on Lazada.
Okay, that’s it for this week! See you next time!
