Lush launches SpongeBob SquarePants limited edition collection
Known for innovating packaging free cosmetic items – such as bath bombs, shampoo bars, and solid bar soap – Lush is partnering with Paramount to introduce a range of SpongeBob SquarePants themed, plastic free products, to encourage shoppers to consider the sea and choose plastic free. In support of Paramount’s SpongeBob SquarePants “Operation Sea Change” campaign, which kicked off last year, Lush has worked with the team there to create a range of six new products across bath, shower, and skin care. The Spongebob collection includes the SpongeBob Soap (P395) featuring a blend of cleansing and brightening fresh pineapple juice, buchu oil, and extra virgin coconut oil; the SpongeBob Bath Bomb (P525), a passion fruit-scented blend of enzymic pineapple powder, sweet wild orange oil, and popping candy; the Surprised Patrick Bath Bomb (P525; only available for a linited time), a sweet vanilla and coconut-fragranced bathbomb featuring coconut milk powder; the Squidward Bubble Bar (P595) featuring seaweed absolute, violet leaf absolute, and Persian lime oil; the Home Sweet Pineapple Body Balm (P645) made with Fair Trade organic cocoa butter and shea butter, fresh pineapple juice and davana oil; and the Krabby Bathy Bath Gift (P2,995), featuring two fizzy and fruity bath bomb buns, scented with bergamot and lime oils, which sandwich a bubble bar patty with a cheerfully tropical fragrance courtesy of buchu and Sicilian lemon oil, and topped by two lettuce and tomato-shaped soaps perfumed with watermelon twist. In the Philippines, Lush is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and has branches at the Alabang Town Center, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Bonifacio High Street, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, Robinsons Magnolia, Shangri-La Plaza, SM Mall of Asia, and TriNoma. It is available also in Zalora and Trunc.com.
Avon brings back matte lipsticks
Matte lipsticks, a big hit in the mid-2010s, are coming back in a big way and they’re a lot more comfortable and lip-friendly than before. With its strong color payoff, even without a full face of makeup, a good matte lipstick can be all a woman needs to serve a strong look. But the catch always was that in exchange for all the long-wearing color, the lipsticks were very drying. But that’s not the case anymore. New formulations offer the benefits of long-wearing comfort and constant hydration. The new Avon Hydramatic Matte Lipstick features a central patented hydrating core powered by an exclusive blend of hydrating and skin-protecting ingredients. The core contains hyaluronic acid that helps draw moisture to the lips, and glycerin to help make them super soft and plump. Each core is surrounded by a high-pigment matte color. The result gives a color payoff that stays completely matte and gives lips all-day hydration. The lipstick line is available in six high-impact shades — Hydra Garnet, Hydra Plum, Hydra Pink, Hydra Rosy, Hydra Ruby, and Hydra Siren Red. These and other makeup products are available at https://avonshop.ph/collections/hydramatic, through Avon representatives, or Avon shops at Lazada, and Shopee.
Alabang Town Center holds lifestyle fair
Alabang Town Center will hold the Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair from Sept. 14 to 17, at the mall’s Activity Center during mall hours. The Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair brings together a selection of merchants, offering shoppers an opportunity to explore and purchase quality products from renowned brands. They include top-tier outdoor brands like The North Face, Columbia, ROX, and Quiksilver, promising gear and clothing fit for an adventure. For those in search of premium luggage labels, Samsonite, American Tourister, The Travel Club, Wanderskye, and Herschel offer both style and functionality. Wandering feet can find comfort with options from Res Toe Run, Birkenstock, and Havaianas. For beauty and cosmetics, seek out offerings from The Face Shop and Happy Skin. For kitchen and home essentials, LocknLock, SESOU Nature Source, and Coleman showcase a variety of items. As for accommodations, consider luxurious stays at Vivere Hotel, The Bellevue Manila, or Acacia Hotel, while Sunlight Air offers a chance to take a flight to one’s chosen destination. The Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair is not just about shopping; it’s an immersive experience designed for travel enthusiasts. Creative installations will be scattered throughout the event space, providing backdrops for Instagram-worthy selfies and photos. There will also be 20 major prizes and 10 minor prizes in the Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair’s raffle draw. A minimum purchase of P1,000 in single or accumulated receipts from any of the participating Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair merchants at Alabang Town Center between Sept. 14 and 17, gives customers the chance to join the raffle. The deadline for submission of raffle entries is Sept. 17, while the raffle draw will be on Sept. 18.
Binakol found in Shibuya’s Rakuten Fashion Week
The Manila Fashion Festival expanded its reach beyond the Philippine borders through PH MODE x TYO, a collaborative international iteration of the festival. Created in partnership with STYLEM, Japan’s leading fabric trading company, PH MODE x TYO takes center stage twice a year in Tokyo during Rakuten Fashion Week. For its second walk on the Rakuten Fashion Week stage earlier this month, Filipino fashion label .ARCHIVES championed the traditional binakol fabric with creations by designer Ellis Co. Together with .ARCHIVES, five Filipino designers showcased an exclusive collective ensemble by merging Japan’s quality fabrics with binakol, a woven fabric originating from Northern Luzon, inabel fabric of Ilocos, and piña (pineapple) fabric. For more information about .ARCHIVES and its Spring/Summer 2024 collection, check their social media page on Instagram.
Home grooming services through PetPal
PetPal, the innovative tech startup under 917Ventures, introduces home grooming services in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces, including Rizal, Laguna, and Cavite. Starting at P750, PetPal’s Home Grooming Services ensures that pet owners can now enjoy the luxury of having pets groomed in the familiar surroundings of their homes. Beyond grooming, PetPal’s all-in-one digital pet care platform offers a range of services from licensed and accredited veterinarians. The platform operates daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., ensuring flexibility for clients with varying schedules. Additionally, the Pet Pawrtal, a digital pet booklet, ensures that pet owners have all the essential information about their pets at their fingertips, making the healthcare journey seamless. The pricing structure for the home grooming services is set based on the size of the pet: Small pets weighing between 1- 10kg are priced at P750, medium-sized pets between 11 and 18kg are at P850, large pets weighing from 18 to 26kg come in at P1,000, and for extra-large pets weighing 27kg and above, the cost is at P1,200. Those interested in availing of Home Grooming Services can visit www.petpal.asia/home-grooming-visit/, choose a preferred schedule by selecting a date and time, and enter basic details such as name and e-mail address. After this, expect to receive a confirmation via email, followed by a calendar invite.
