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10 years of celebratin­g beauty

- by PEPPER TEEHANKEE (Follow me on Instagram @pepperteeh­ankee.)

It was a memorable event that celebrated beauty.

Beauty Elements Ventures Inc. ( BEVI), the maker of the successful Kojiesan soap, recently celebrated its 10th anniversar­y at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza. The festive night opened with ambient music by model/ DJ Mia Aye sa fol lowe d by the performanc­es of comedienne/ singer K

Brosas, rocker Basti Artadi with Brownman Revival and Rey Brothers.

In be tween the introducti­on of new products and inspiring speeches were wushu and aikido demonstrat­ions and a fashion extravagan­za by the alumni of the Fashion Institute of the Philippine­s.

BEVI is a personal- care company that introduced kojic acid soap Kojiesan in the Philippine­s. The soap was formulated in the traditiona­l Japanese way but made even more effective in lightening skin by adding high- grade virgin coconut oil. The company has won recognitio­n at the Watsons’ Health & Beauty Awards as Bath Soap Brand of the Year for f ive consecutiv­e years, as well as being cited as a Consumer “SM Top Choice” Awardee.

BEVI ’ s founder and CEO Jazz Bur ila said, “Today, after 10 years of our company’s existence, I humbly accept the challenge, one that reminds me of how hard work and uniqueness paid off, one that will keep me on my toes not only for continuity but more of creating a legacy of being unbeaten!”

Kojiesan’s product lines include anti- aging, acne treatment, men’ s skincare, cellulite control, fragrances and sunblock. At the anniversar­y party at the So fit el ballroom, more innovative products were unveiled.

Bellic Peel & Glow — which combines powerful skin- care ingredient­s such as glycolic, salicylic acid and Bellis perennis skincare actives — exfoliates and brightens the skin. It is the company’ s levelup answer to the skin-brightenin­g technology sweeping Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. Bellic brand manager Frances Favi la said, “We are aiming for skin that’s not just white, but glowing. We created a skin-brightenin­g brand that ex foliates gently, peeling your skin to allow for healthy bright skin to shine through.” BEVI marketing head

Tricia Gregorio said, “We will continue to innovate products and expand our distributi­on to bring the highest level of consumer experience to a greater number of people. We want to be known as the company that delivers quality and effective products.”

 ??  ?? (From left) Joy Borja, Adelaida Kikuchi, Jazz Burila and Charlene Remo.
(From left) Joy Borja, Adelaida Kikuchi, Jazz Burila and Charlene Remo.
 ??  ?? (From left) Watsons’ Christine Villongco, Luchie Arenas, Kim Reyes and Precy Hentoloro.
(From left) Watsons’ Christine Villongco, Luchie Arenas, Kim Reyes and Precy Hentoloro.
 ??  ?? (From left) Jean Dalida, Christina Cruz, Justine Galang and Chessica Mirasol.
(From left) Jean Dalida, Christina Cruz, Justine Galang and Chessica Mirasol.
 ??  ?? (From left) Gobo’s John Remigio, Oliver Leona, Ica Rafael and Arnel Siazon.
(From left) Gobo’s John Remigio, Oliver Leona, Ica Rafael and Arnel Siazon.
 ??  ?? BEVI founder and CEO Jazz Burila.
BEVI founder and CEO Jazz Burila.
 ??  ?? (From left) Bong Redoya, Ahamed Sayed, Mohamed Hassan, Jun Matos and Jerome McCuin.
(From left) Bong Redoya, Ahamed Sayed, Mohamed Hassan, Jun Matos and Jerome McCuin.
 ??  ?? ( From left) Tim and Tesle Telan, Rochelle Abella, Maxine Marcelino and Jamila Castillo.
( From left) Tim and Tesle Telan, Rochelle Abella, Maxine Marcelino and Jamila Castillo.
 ??  ?? Thor Jourdan Mutuc and Paolo Petelo.
Thor Jourdan Mutuc and Paolo Petelo.
 ??  ?? Regie Burila.
Regie Burila.
 ??  ?? Frances Favila and Kelcey Chua.
Frances Favila and Kelcey Chua.
 ??  ?? Jun Matos and Tricia Gregorio.
Jun Matos and Tricia Gregorio.
 ??  ?? Klarenz, Monseratt and Kiara Matos.
Klarenz, Monseratt and Kiara Matos.
 ??  ?? Basti Artadi.
Basti Artadi.
 ??  ?? DJ Mia Ayesa.
DJ Mia Ayesa.
 ??  ?? Martha Sta. Barbara and Christine Dychiao.
Martha Sta. Barbara and Christine Dychiao.
 ??  ?? SM’s Herbert Sy and Andres Maliwan.
SM’s Herbert Sy and Andres Maliwan.
 ??  ?? Joel Bretania with Warren and Leora Apostol.
Joel Bretania with Warren and Leora Apostol.
 ??  ?? Liza Ilarde.
Liza Ilarde.
 ??  ?? K Brosas.
K Brosas.
 ??  ?? Charlene Ajose and Rochelle Abella.
Charlene Ajose and Rochelle Abella.
 ??  ?? Joan Decena.
Joan Decena.
 ??  ?? Marco Lobregat.
Marco Lobregat.
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