WHO ARE YOU?
With all this talk of transformation espousing of a 180-degree change, we take to the root of the process and scour for products that not only moderately modifies, but becomes a necessary foundation for the grooming routine
1 AVEDA
A concern that is no stranger to male species, hair thinning and hair fall has since seen a steady decline mostly due to many technological advancements in treatment. While this is usually administered for alarming case scenarios, men can jumpstart the hounding anxiety and nip it in the bud with preventive measures, such as the use of Aveda’s Invati Men Scalp Revitaliser. A leave-on treatment, the blend is 98% naturally derived, with the vitamin C-rich amla, or Indian gooseberry, which once invigorated into the scalp instantly thickens hair at the root. Also known to have anti-oxidant capacities, the revitaliser reduces the chances of hair loss by not allowing free radicals to damage your hair.
2 KIEHL’S
While it sounds ironic, the innovative multi-miracle water cream crafted by skincare expert, Kiehl’s, is basically a lightweight gel moisturizer uniquely developed to house concentrated ingredients, such as the Calendula Serum within the water phase, which bursts when applied, delivering micronized Calendula petals and extracts directly to the skin. The Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream hydrates, visibly evens out, and reduces imperfections of the skin with diligent use, revealing a surface that has clearly resisted signs of aging, uneven texture, and fine lines. A necessary extension to the signature line, this addition provides a long-lasting, consistent supply of vital compounds to soothe discomfort and compel you to unveil your best skin yet.
3 BLK COSMETICS
Smashing stereotypes and breaking down barriers, blk Cosmetics is giving men, Filipinos especially, the go-signal to wear cosmetics as they please—not that anyone needs to. It just helps significantly when a brand with their platform and reach is able to take a step forward with a range of products that go beyond age, race, and gender. With the blk Universal collection, one is free to express themselves in a selection of luscious neutral palette that are highperforming as they are daring. A standout includes the Color-Adapting Moisture Balm, a vitamin E-enriched nourishing emollient that conditions, protects, and adjusts to your natural lip color, giving you healthy-looking lips over time.
4 MONTBLANC
No matter how you see the world, there will always something inherently alluring with that great big somewhere out there, which is perhaps why we hold a certain regard for trailblazers who tread their own paths, revealing a bliss that is without mincing words, incomparable to the humdrum of a decided day-to-day. A bold and confident swirl of amber, citrus and lush woods, as well as of pink pepper, bergamot, and clary sage, Montblanc Explorer settles to an earthy heart of vetiver and leather, followed by a base of cacao, patchouli and ambroxan, which is all at once sensual, light, and lingering—just like an adventure of a lifetime embarked on.
5 SKINFOOD NEW ZEALAND
More than just spraying a wash of mist to energize and physically rejuvenate, there is apparently more to these bottles of relief. Take for example the Organic Coconut Mist Toner by Skinfood New Zealand, a gentle formulation that not only instantly hydrates, but revitalizes with an abundance of organic cold pressed coconut oil, aloe vera, and witch hazel, all of which combine to balance the skin’s pH levels, ridding excess impurities, as well as tightening pores. And let us just come to an agreement that nothing smells more tropical and stimulating than coconut. So, a generous spritz of this is an instant island getaway without breaking the bank.
6 PETER THOMAS ROTH
It may not look like much, except for a sludge of concentrated muck, but the 9000 yearold black Moor Mud harvested from the Irish countryside contains the highest level of organic content, when combined with Hijiki seaweed, volcanic ash, activated charcoal form Peter Thomas Roth’s Irish Moor Mud Purifying Black Mask. A powerful cleansing mask with purifying, decongesting, and hydrating qualities, the odorless and potent formulation draws out dirt, oil, and grime, infusing it with moisture, vitamins, essential minerals, and antioxidant benefits. With its abundance of natural ingredients that predates even the most innovative technologies to date, the purifying mask further minimizes the appearance of pore size, fine lines, and wrinkles, leaving skin looking energized and radiant.