Mother’s Day is quite literally right around the corner. And because you’ve been otherwise occupied, you still don’t have the perfect gift.
If your mom’s a beauty junkie (like a lot of us here), she’d appreciate adding a few beauty products in her arsenal. We’ve gathered some classic beauty products that all moms–even the super busy ones–can appreciate.
Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Lipsticks
Newly launched as the brand’s most pigmented lipstick, the Velour Extreme may just become a new standard for matte lipsticks. Highly pigmented, it glides on creamy, equipped with silky conditioners that keep your lips from dying out. Its easy-to-use stick packaging makes touching up easy, even when on the go, and it dries perfectly into a dramatic matte finish.
And with 24 shades to choose from, there’s bound to be one that’s perfect for your mom’s personality.
Available at Rustan’s, Ayala Center Cebu
Benefit Gimme Brow
If we had to pick one brow champion, it’d have to be Benefit Cosmetics. The San Francisco-born beauty brand has an extensive line of products. From pencils and powders, to gels and primers, they’ve got everything you need to get that perfect arch every day.
One such product with a cult following is the Gimme Brow, which returns after some production issues last year. The eyebrow gel contains microfibers that mimic the look of real hair, for fuller and more natural-looking brows. This way, even when mom has errands to run all day, her eyebrows will still be on fleek.
In fact, why don’t you go the extra mile and treat your mother to an eyebrow wax? With this month’s #boldisbeautiful, Benefit Cosmetics has pledged to give 100% of their brow wax proceeds to the students and mothers of Mano Amiga Philippines. Doing good while looking good–what could be a better gift?
SM Seaside Cebu
M.A.C Mother’s Day Set
We love a great tote bag, and this special Mother’s Day set comes with some of our favorite M.A.C Cosmetics products. Until May 13, you get a complimentary M.A.C tote bag if you buy the Fix +, Eye Brows and Brow Set–and you get a 10% discount on the total!
Available at Rustan’s, Ayala Center Cebu
SM Seaside City
Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color in Pink Buff
Bobbi Brown’s luxe lip colors are formulated to moisturize lips while creating a bold, vibrant color. Although there are many gorgeous colors to choose from, the Pink Buff’s creamy nude with rosy undertones are the perfect subtle shade for everyday wear.
Rustan’s Department Store at
Ayala Center Cebu | SM Seaside City
Min Liu for MAC Lipstick in Dynasty Red
MAC Cosmetic’s recent collaboration with fashion designer Min Liu has takes on romantic Oriental colors such as deep peony pinks and misty metallic. It is the indomitable red, though, that takes center stage—it’s tasseled tube is a pretty bonus.
Rustan’s Department Store at
Ayala Center Cebu | SM Seaside City
MAC Patentpolish Lip Pencil in Innocent, with Clear Lipglass
The MAC Patentpolish Lip Pencils offers high-impact lips with the comfort of a balm, the color and sheen of a gloss, and the precision of a lip pencil. The nude beige color of Innocent may be one of the more subdued in the collection, but giving it a topcoat of Clear Lipglass is a sure-fire way to up the drama.
Rustan’s Department Store at
Ayala Center Cebu | SM Seaside City
Chanel Rouge Allure Ink in Amoreux
Chanel’s matte liquid lip color glides on like gloss, but sets with a luminous and velvet-like finish for a sophisticated look. With its light pink tone, the Amoureux is a grown up variation of the hue for a subtly ultra-feminine touch.
Rustan’s Department Store at
Ayala Center Cebu
]]>Thankfully, we don’t have to figure it all out ourselves. MAC Cosmetics’ director of makeup artistry Gregory Alt flew in to Shangri-la Mactan Resort & Spa to school us on beauty. The MAC SS17 Pro Tour introduced the four looks that will dominate beauty this season, as created by the brand for fashion week. Gregory takes us through the concept of each face, and the products that’ll help you recreate them.
The looks at Alberta Ferretti, Prabal Gurung and Veronique Leroy
THE REAL LIFE
Unpretentious and nonchalant are some of the key words that dictate the Real look, with emphasis on how women look in real life. “Everything feels very easy, unforced,” says artist Val Garland in the MAC trends book.
The look Val created for Alberta Ferretti featured slightly smudged eyeliner, a natural lip and only the slightest hint of contouring and blush. “Carine Roitfeld meets Kate Moss,” she calls it. The smudged liner is given as much attention at Chloe, where Aaron de Mey made it look like last night’s makeup. At Desigual and Lanvin, models looked practically bare-faced, with colors that blended into their natural skin tones.
To get the look, cover up imperfections with the MAC Studio Fix Perfecting Stick, then give your brows an imperfect but groomed look with the Brow Sculpt. Complete it with the Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in High Drama or Feels So Good.
The looks at Giamba, Haider Ackerman and Salvatore Ferragamo
FREE SPIRIT
Color and creativity are the highlights of the Free face, with makeup taking on a more fun and spontaneous look. “It’s the opposite of taking yourself seriously and filtering your selfies,” Val says. It’s artisanal, optimistic and eclectic—in other words, you’re encouraged to let your freak flag fly.
Bright eyes were seen throughout the runways. Geometric cateyes are done in yellow at Haider Ackerman and Ports 1961, while all sorts of colorful eye shadow were on display at Emilio Pucci, Kenzo and Ryan Lo, among others. If you’re more experimental, you can go the extra mile—there’s silver-painted eyebrows at Giamba and drawn-on circles trailing the cheekbones at Issey Miyake.
There’s a number of products on MAC’s arsenal that’d be great for the look, but what we’re really excited about are the colored mascaras. In shades of yellow, blue and purple, the In Dimension Lash is something we’re definitely adding to our vanities.
The looks at Altuzarra, Hood by Air and Simone Rocha
GET WET
Looking sweaty might have not seemed appealing during the days of the hyper matte finish, but times have changed. The Wet look is all about mimicking the way light reflects on the skin for a dewy finish.
Slicked back hair and strategic highlights gave models a bright finish at Moncler and Altuzarra. At Gareth Pugh, super glossy lips are done in dark colors, while foreheads are literally glossed in Hood by Air. In fact, it’s clear we’ll soon be putting gloss on features besides our lips. At Baja East and Blugirl, eyes are slick for an ultra-shine finish.
MAC Prep + Prime is essential for getting the dewy base for this look, and the Strobe Creams are now available in different colors for different effects.
The looks at Alexis Mabille, Paul Smith and Preen
WARM BODIES
It’s the new romantic, with soft washes and tints creating a very natural effect on the skin for the Warm look. “These colors are designed to enhance and mimic really great skin condition,” says artist Terry Barber.
He creates a very natural look at Marco De Vincenzo, where peach and pinks are given more depth with highlighter. “It’s that woman who looks chic just wearing lipstick,” he adds. The pastel palette continues at Roksanda, Paul Smith and Missoni carry on the floral theme, although at Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, where petals were actually pasted on the face.
Bronzers and peach lipsticks are all you need for your Warm beauty kit. But it’s the Extra Dimension Skinfinish highlighters that really make a difference—a quick swipe leaves the most gorgeous sheen.
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Modern chain bracelets from John Hardy. Rustan’s Department Store | Kiss & Love Collection from Longchamp. Rustan’s Department Store | Burnt Spice of the Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour collection from MAC Cosmetics. Rustan’s Department Store and SM Seaside City | Speedmaster Automatic from OMEGA. Lucerne at Ayala Center Cebu | V3 Luggage Case from TUMI. Ayala Center Cebu
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Guests were pampered with beauty treatments from La Mer and MAC throughout the afternoon, until they had to dress up for cocktail hour. A five-course degustation by Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa executive chef Frank Bohdan and a raffle of exciting prizes including round trip tickets to the Maldives with a stay at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa preceded the main event of the evening—an exclusive fashion show featuring the A/W 2018 collection of Miranda Konstantinidou. Free flowing champagne, caviar and cheese kept the party going until the early hours of the morning.
The Zee Lifestyle Emerald Ball is presented by Arthaland, in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Cebu, Rustan’s and Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu. Special thanks go out to Dedon Island, La Mer, MAC, and Jo Malone London.
photography Oliver Echevarria and Ezekiel Sullano
]]>If you haven’t prepared your costume yet, not to fret! M∙A∙C Cosmetics just released six gorgeously crazy looks you’ll want to – and can! – do on your own at home on Hallow’s Eve. All you need is your arsenal of makeup (we have a product guide below), a dash of creativity and a trick-or-treat bag of confidence to pull these off. After all, no better time to go insane with your look than Halloween!
ALIEN QUEEN
DESIGNED BY: Stephanie Roberts (M·A·C Lime Ridge, Canada)
SKIN
SKINCARE: Strobe Cream
PRIMER: Prep + Prime Fix+
FOUNDATION: Gesso Eye Shadow / Lightful C Marine-Bright Formula Softening Lotion with blending sponge
POWDER: Lightscapade Mineralize Skinfinish
BLUSH / CONTOUR / HIGHLIGHT: Humid Eye Shadow with 217 Brush / Lime Eye Shadow and Copper Sparkle Pigment with 224 Brush / Blacktrack Fluidline with 211 Brush (black dots)
EYES
BROWS: Brow Finisher
BROW HIGHLIGHT: Lime and Swimming Eye Shadow
EYELID: Humid Eye Shadow (inner corner) with 228 Brush
CREASE: Lime Eye Shadow with 242 Brush
LINER: Blacktrack Fluidline with 263 Brush
LASHES: Black Haute & Naughty Lash
LIPS
PENCIL: Blacktrack Fluidline
LIPSTICK: Copper Sparkle Pigment / Mixing Medium Shine
FINISH: Prep + Prime Fix+
CELESTIAL SORCERESS
DESIGNED BY: Alicia Martinez (M·A·C Orange County)
SKIN
SKINCARE: Strobe Cream
PRIMER: Mineralize Timecheck Lotion
FOUNDATION: Vibrant Grape and Gesso Eye Shadow
POWDER: Gesso, Parfait Amour and Beautiful Iris Eye Shadow / Grape Pigment
BLUSH / CONTOUR / HIGHLIGHT: Violet and Frozen White Pigment / Reflects Red and Reflects Transparent Teal Glitter with 252 Brush and 127 Brush
EYES
BROWS: Platinum Pigment / Mixing Medium Water Base
BROW HIGHLIGHT: Blacktrack Fluidline
EYELID: 3D Black and 3D Lavender Glitter
CREASE: Cinderfella and Young Punk Mineralize Eye Shadow with 242 Brush
LINER: Feline Kohl Power Eye Pencil
LASHES: 7 Lash / Zoomfast Black Lash with 204 Brush
LIPS
LIPSTICK: Model Behaviour Lipstick / White Pigment
FINISH: Grape and Frozen White Pigment
CYBORG
DESIGNED BY: Ashley Tiopo (M·A·C Toronto)
SKIN
SKINCARE: Oil Control Lotion
PRIMER: Prep + Prime Skin
CONCEALER: Pure White Acrylic Paint
FOUNDATION: Gesso Eye Shadow with 170 Brush
POWDER: Gesso Eye Shadow / Lightful C Marine-Bright Formula Softening Lotion
BLUSH / CONTOUR / HIGHLIGHT: Silver Fog Pigment with 217 Brush /
Basic Red Acrylic Paint / Nocturnal Liquid Eye Liner (screws) with 210 Brush
EYES
BROWS: Fascinating Eye Kohl
BROW HIGHLIGHT: Reflects Pearl Glitter with 150 Brush
EYELID: Passionate Eye Shadow with 239 Brush
CREASE: Scene Eye Shadow with 224 Brush
LINER: Blacktrack Fluidline / Black Brilliance Fluidline Eye Pencil
with 266 Brush
LASHES: In Extreme Dimension
LIPS
LIPSTICK: Frosting Lipstick
FINISH: Reflects Pearl Glitter with 316 Brush
GALACTIC GHOUL
DESIGNED BY: Fernando Lustosa (M·A·C Avenue Louise, Brussels)
SKIN
SKINCARE: Lightful C 2-in-1 Tint and Serum with Radiance Booster
PRIMER: Prep + Prime Natural Radiance
FOUNDATION: NW15 M·A·C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 / Prep + Prime Skin / Golden Olive Pigment with 190 Brush
BLUSH / CONTOUR / HIGHLIGHT: Golden Olive Pigment / Plumage and Carbon Eye Shadow with 217 Brush
EYES
BROWS: Gesso Eye Shadow / Lightful C Marine-Bright Formula Softening Lotion
EYELID: Dark Soul Pigment / Mixing Medium Shine with 231 Brush
LINER: Feline Kohl Power Eye Pencil with 209 Brush (and to create eye shapes)
LIPS
LIPSTICK: Dark Soul and Golden Olive Pigment with 316 Brush
SPACE TRAVELLER
DESIGNED BY: Belle Jackson (M·A·C UK / White City)
SKIN
SKINCARE: Mineralize Charged Water Face and Body Lotion / Strobe Cream
PRIMER: Strobe Cream
CONCEALER: NW15 Pro Longwear Concealer with 195 Brush
FOUNDATION: NW10 M·A·C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 with 190 Brush
POWDER: Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
BLUSH / CONTOUR / HIGHLIGHT: Freshwater and Tilt Eye Shadow / Marine Ultra Pigment with 190 Brush, blended with 224 and 188 Brush
EYES
BROWS: Deep Purple Pigment / Mixing Medium Matte
EYELID: Dazzlelight Eye Shadow and Enlightening Pressed Pigment with 219 Brush / Parfait Amour and Moon’s Reflection Eye Shadow with Gold Glitter and 217 Brush
CREASE: Indian Ink and Stars ‘n’ Rockets Eye Shadow
LINER: Passionate Eye Shadow / Mixing Medium Matte with 263 Brush
LIPS
LIPSTICK: Reflects Bronze Glitter / Mixing Medium Matte
SPACE VAMPIRE
DESIGNED BY: Georgia Cutts (Meadowhall UK)
SKIN
SKINCARE: Strobe Cream
PRIMER: Prep + Prime Natural Radiance
FOUNDATION: NC15 Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation / Gesso Eye Shadow with 190 Brush
POWDER: Gesso Eye Shadow
BLUSH / HIGHLIGHT / CONTOUR: Shadester Sculpt and Shape Powder /
Dark Soul and Black Black Pigment
EYES
BROWS: Taupe Veluxe Brow Liner / Shadester Sculpt and Shape Powder with 224 Brush
BROW HIGHLIGHT: Lightscapade Mineralize Skinfinish with 239 Brush
EYELID: Lightscapade Mineralize Skinfinish with 217 Brush
CREASE: Taupe Eye Shadow with 217 Brush
LINER: Blacktrack Fluidline with 210 Brush
LASHES: In Extreme Dimension
LIPS
PENCIL: Nightmoth Lip Pencil
LIPSTICK: Media and Rebel Lipstick with 316 Brush
So, which look are you going to try? Share a photo and use the hashtag #MacSlaysHalloween!
M∙A∙C COSMETICS
G/F Rustan’s, Ayala Center Cebu
Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
The M·A·C Astounding Vital Audacious Fantastic featured live body painting sessions, upbeat dance routines, and a performance from DJ Nina Saputil and Joyce Pring.
]]>Zee Lifestyle's 20 Years Exhibit continues today at The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu. Drop by for some live entertainment by rising stars Juanita and Nico Romualdez, while you browse through our exhibit of magazine covers from the past two decades. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and get sweet treats on the spot. Pose for your own magazine cover as well at our photo booth.
Posted by Zee Lifestyle on Sunday, October 9, 2016
Here are five reasons you should drop by:
Reminisce with magazine covers from the past 20 years
Zee Lifestyle celebrates 20 years of being Cebu's Premier Lifestyle Bible with its anniversary exhibit happening this…
Posted by Zee Lifestyle on Thursday, October 6, 2016
Did you know that Zee Lifestyle started as Zee Quarterly in 1996? After four years of printing four issues per publication year, it added two copies in 2000, then another two in 2003. It was only as recent as 2012 when the company brought the magazine to its final ten issues per year.
The exhibit shows all these covers in one giant back-to-back wall for your viewing pleasure.
See a preview of the upcoming Postcards From Cebu 2016 Edition
Postcards From Cebu is a rich source of reference for the beautiful island of Cebu. Ten years after its second edition, the book makes a comeback, showcasing photos through the lens of Steffen Billhardt and words by Janet Alfafara.
The 20 Years Exhibit displays a select number of choice photographs from this upcoming book.
Check out our website redesign
Well, you’re reading this on the website, so you know what’s in store for you. Yet the Exhibit also explains—in a nutshell—what the new Zee Lifestyle Online has to offer.
Pose for your own magazine cover at the photo booth
Celebrity makeup artist Wenwen Zaspa poses at the Zee Lifestyle photo booth
Who doesn’t want to be on the cover of a magazine? You have your chance! Step into our unique photo booth and strike your best pose. Don’t forget to show us your photos by tagging @zeelifestyle on Instagram. And speaking of social media…
Get a sweet treat when you follow our social media pages on the spot
Here's a sweet treat for you this rainy Friday afternoon: Like us on Facebook at fb.com/zeelifestylecebu and follow us…
Posted by Zee Lifestyle on Friday, October 7, 2016
That’s right. Show us you’ve Liked our Facebook page and followed us on Instagram, and we’ll give you a bar of chocolate from Lamontagne. Choose from four delectable variants—pure, coconut, almond and caramel. Have we convinced you enough yet?
Zee Lifestyle‘s 20 Years Exhibit is presented by Arthaland, in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz, Rustan’s, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Be Grand Resort Bohol and Ayala Center Cebu. Special thanks to Viva, La Mer, Moët & Chandon, MAC Cosmetics and Jo Malone London.
Zee Lifestyle’s 20 Years Exhibit is located at The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu New Expansion Wing (in front of Zara and Aéropostale).
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Called Astounding Vital Audacious Fantastic, the cosmetics brand is set to take over SM Seaside City by storm with the grand opening of its boutique on August 20. Lose yourself in a stunning color carnival of chaos and creativity, with high-energy performers, extravagant models, masquerade masks, thrilling DJs and live body art!
M·A·C at the SM Seaside City is the first-ever boutique in the Visayas. Expect a wider selection of well-loved cosmetics, from eye shadows, to lipstick, and everything in between! #MACAVAF
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The anniversary festivities kick off with an exclusive party at the beach. The Zee Lifestyle Bohol Break gathers VIPs from Cebu and Bohol to a weekend getaway at the Be Grand Resort Bohol on July 9-10, 2016. A Beauty Lounge by MAC and La Mer will pamper guests in the afternoon before the main event: a beachside party with free-flowing Moët & Chandon and cuisine prepared by Manila’s famed Vask Modern Tapas & Gastronomic Cuisine.
The highlight of the event will be a fashion presentation featuring the latest collections of Cebu’s favorite fashion designers, Mia Arcenas and Jun Escario.
So, are YOU going? #bezeeat20
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