Ever Bilena - 3-step Korean Grooming and Pampering Regimen for Men

Who doesn’t want to look like one of your K-pop idols? Achieving the Korean idol look (read: really bright, flawless skin) may seem next to impossible, but with a good grooming and pampering routine, you’ll be able to create a clean canvas that is your skin.

Blackwater presents the following steps to male grooming and pampering using its Korean Skincare Set to help you create a Korean skincare routine that is simple, quick, and easy to maintain.  

Step 1: Deeply cleanse your skin

A noticeable feature among Korean idols is their oil-free skin. The key here is to deeply cleanse your face without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. The Charcoal Facial Foam does just that with key ingredients like bamboo and cucumber extracts to remove deep-seated dirt and control oil production on your face, while keeping it hydrated and energized. After a good cleansing, your skin feels refreshed and reinvigorated!

Step 2: Moisturize your way to bright skin

Moisturizing the facial skin helps lock in moisture and create a preventive barrier to protect your skin against harsh impurities. The SPF-based Energizing Moisturizer shields your face against UV rays, while keeping pore appearance improved and the skin brighter and more rejuvenated with its chestnut and Hinoki cypress leaf extracts. It’s lightweight, too, which means you won’t feel the heaviness of walking around with anything extra on your face.   

Step 3: Pamper for extra supple complexion

Sheet masks are that one key ingredient that separates a Korean-looking skin from the rest. Use the Charcoal Sheet Mask to finish off your skincare routine to benefit from its charcoal and witch hazel ingredients that soothe and hydrate to extra moisturize the skin, leaving it softer and more supple. It’s a quick fix, too, for when you need to look instantly radiant for any occasion.

Get on the Korean skincare bandwagon now by including the Blackwater Korean Skincare Set among your must-haves. Available in leading supermarkets nationwide,atLazada (www.lazada.com.ph) and Shopee (www.shopee.ph). Follow @blackwaterphofficial on Facebook or @blackwater.ph on Instagram to know more.

Cleanance: The Ultimate Natural Answer to Oily, Sensitive Skin

Avène’s Cleanance product line -- with cleansers, moisturizers and more that are specifically developed for the needs of oily and acne-prone skin -- launched Shine-Free Week September 26 – October 2 at SM Makati.

Well-known dermatologist Dr. Karen Gavino-Dionisio of the Aesthetic Institute of the Philippines shared information about good skin cleansing habits and specific products that can help prevent breakouts, arrest excessive oil production and sooth sensitive skin.

All week long, consumers got educated on skin types, the importance of caring for oily skin, the do’s and don’ts of oily skin and what products to use for various skin needs as they went through various stations at the Cleanance booth to enjoy interactive experiences and win prizes.

Dr. Gavino-Dionisio said everyone dreams about having blemish-free skin, so people try different skin care regimens in the hope that they can minimize breakouts. Having sensitive skin compounds skin problems so finding a good skin care routine can be challenging because no one regimen works for everybody. Not just women but also men share the bane of oily, acne-prone skin.

Oily, acne-prone skin, said Dr. Gavino-Dionisio is a concern for 80% of adolescents and 40% of adults. Some of the risk factors of acne are genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, sun exposure, smoking, stress, diet and oily skin.

Sebum, a naturally-occurring substance produced by the body’s sebaceous glands is vital to keep hair and skin lubricated and protected. However, the over-production of sebum can cause various skin problems. Excess oil secretion leads to clogged pores that result in acne.

Dr. Gavino-Dionisio said acne comes in different forms and the appearance and severity of the skin condition differs from one person to another. If untreated, the condition can last for years. But meticulous caring, using the right products and treatment can control this complex skin dilemma. Treatments take an average of two months to work. Patience and perseverance are key.

Cleanance, a French brand that is part of the famous Eau Thermale Avéne line, is the ultimate solution to oily skin for both men and women. It is made especially for acne-prone skin with spots and blackheads because it has gentle and exclusive active ingredients that regulate sebum production without drying the skin and also reduces the appearance of blemishes, said Karihome Philippines Head of Marketing, Anna Karennina Talatala.

During Shine-Free Week, customers had access to Cleanance EXPERT—the full Cleanance line that was introduced at the interactive booths. When used as a team, the products help to carry out the Cleanance Skin Care Routine of Cleanse, Prepare, Reduce Blemishes and Protect.

Cleanance Cleansing Gel jumpstarts the cleansing process. It is soap-free but deeply cleanses the skin while maintaining the surface hydrolipidic film. It has the ability to control sebum production and keep breakouts at bay.

Cleanance Micellar Water can be used next to gently remove impurities from the face and eyes without the need to rinse.

Cleanance Mattifying Lotion, a two toner combination of gentle astringent and mattifying powders can next be used to purify skin and tighten pores without irritation for a clear, shine-free complexion.

Cleanance Skin Refining Serum, a super light, watery texture serum that gives skin a sensation of comfort and freshness without the unwanted stickiness, is also recommended.

To reduce blemishes and dark sports, Cleanance Expert Emulsion helps eliminate mild to moderate blemishes, spots and blackheads while Cleanance Spot Corrector, a pen that helps reduce the appearance of localized blemishes with daily use, can be used to touch up unwanted spots.

Lastly, there is Cleanance Solaire, which is specifically made for oily, acne-prone skin and gives a matte and shine-free finish that’s perfect for oily skin types. It provides high-sun protection of delicate facial skin with acne.

The Cleanance EXPERT-Complete Care line is formulated for sensitive skin because it has gentle and exclusive active ingredients to regulate sebum production without drying the skin, even as it reduces the appearance of blemishes. It contains Diolenyl that targets blemishes, X- Pressin that smoothens skin texture, Monolaurin that regulates sebum hyperproduction and Avéne Thermal Spring Water that soothes, softens and prevents skin irritation.

The Cleanance skincare line keeps skin purified, hydrated and mattified day after day.

For more information on Cleanance and the rituals of good skin care, visit our website www.eau-thermale-avene.ph, like our Facebook page @EauThermaleAvenePH and follow us on Instagram @avenephilippines