The international beauty brands that have officially moved into our local neighborhood
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GOLD STANDARD
After years of needing to travel abroad to purchase its cult-classic products, such as The Concealer and The Serum, CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ is ready to make its mark on the Philippine market by opening its first flagship store in Manila. Lauded by A-listers, makeup artists, and socialites all over the globe, Clé de Peau Beauté is known for its high-performance and potent skincare and makeup products that have gone through extensive research and development. What also makes the beauty house distinct is that it combines state-of-the-art Japanese technology with Parisian luxury. This is reflected in the design of their store. Illuminated by gold and black accents and hanging crystals, the whole retail space allows you to find the products easily. Plus, it unlocks your skin’s inner radiance.
PARISIAN LIVING
Spanning 165 square meters, the latest and biggest flagship store of DIOR BEAUTY takes you on a journey of true French luxury living. The Makati City boutique is divided into what the French house calls its three axes: fragrance, makeup, and skincare. Clients are encouraged to first walk through their unique hall of perfumery, where one can discover all 21 fragrances from Christian Dior’s La Collection Privée. The second suggested step is to proceed to their highly organized makeup section that sits at the very center of the store. Lastly, they recommend clients to go to the skincare section that features their skincare suite, Dior Prestige. This is where one can avail complimentary consultation through the suite’s Skin Scanner and some of the in-house skincare treatments in their lush cabin. While the boutique may feel intimidating because of its size, rest assured that the moment one steps inside, he/she/they will be transported to a world of beauty and relaxation.
NATURE’S LUXURY
For loyal fans of LA MER, the long wait is officially over because you can now experience the iconic brand’s full glory through its first free-standing store in the Philippines. The new luxurious space isn’t hard to miss since it’s one of the first stores you see from the drop-off driveway of Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. The brightly lit space has touches of the brand’s signature emerald green shade. At the center of the store is an elegant chandelier inspired by droplets of the legendary Miracle Broth. Here, the brand offers “The Custom Skincare Journey,” where the La Mer experts give their counter services, and allow you to experience a full regimen of products customized to your needs and lifestyle. They also offer treatments, such as facial, arm massages, and hand massages, for a full pampering experience.
TRUE ELEGANCE
ESTÉE LAUDER has unveiled its flagship boutique designed to offer expert and advanced beauty services to its clientele—a first for the brand, which is usually available at counters and multi-brand retailers. The store is a true reflection of what the beauty conglomerate stands for: innovation with sophistication. Upon entering the beautifully lit store, you’ll be greeted with the “Advanced Night Repair round table,” which features the brand’s best-selling formula. There is also a range of interactive content where you can learn more about the product. In their makeup section, which houses their well-known Double Wear Foundation line, you can find your perfect foundation shade in a snap with their virtual Skin Analyzer and Foundation Finder. Last but not the least, the Re-Nutriv Zone, a semi-private space, holds the brand’s most prestigious skincare selection. You can also have consultations with their in-house experts.
All brands are located at Greenbelt 5, Legaspi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
This Hot & Fresh feature on luxury beauty brands stores is also found in MEGA’s December 2022 – January 2023 issue now available in Readly, Magzter, Press Reader, and Zinio.
