Our latest edition, The Beauty Edit Box™ Vol. 17, is a luxurious tribute to where it all began: our very first box, themed “Luxury.” Now, 17 volumes later, we’re returning to that original idea, with a fresh perspective and an even more decadent lineup.
Inside, you’ll find a curated selection of Estée Lauder Companies’ most iconic and well-loved brands—La Mer, Jo Malone London, Estée Lauder, Tom Ford Beauty, Bobbi Brown, M.A.C Cosmetics, and Clinique. From skin-soothing creams and unforgettable fragrances to vanity staples you’ll reach for daily, each product was chosen to help you savor the everyday magic of beauty.
Your table is served—bon appetit!
Clinique All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap
A longtime favorite from Clinique’s original 3-step skincare lineup for a reason. This liquid facial soap serves up a gentle cleanse, lifting away dirt, oil, and impurities with a light lather that feels gentle on the skin but gets the job done. Developed by dermatologists, it respects your skin barrier and preps your face for the next steps in your routine.
Best For: A solid pick for dry to combination skin—especially if you prefer your cleansers gentle, fragrance-free, and easy to trust. Ideal for sensitive skin days or anyone who likes their routine simple and uncomplicated.
How to Enjoy: Start by applying a small amount onto clean and damp hands. Massage over the face using light, circular motions (but avoiding the eye area), then rinse thoroughly.
Editor’s Pairing: For the full experience, follow with the Clinique Clarifying Lotion and Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. This cleanser also pairs well with lightweight hydrators and serums, making it a skin-refreshing first course.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex
Served in a sleek amber bottle since 1982, this signature elixir has undergone several refinements, each bringing it closer to its most coveted form. Its latest enhancement: the infusion of Chronolux™ Power Signal Technology, an overnight reset that accelerates your skin’s renewal and strengthens its barrier. It’s why this silky elixir is a staple in the vanities of beauty connoisseurs—especially seasoned night owls. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, it leaves even tired skin looking refreshed by morning—a quiet triumph from the beauty kitchen.
Best For: Crafted for all skin types, it’s most appreciated by those seeking a quick reset from daily stresses. It’s your must-never-skip serum if you crave bounce, glow, and calm in less than two weeks. Think of it as your beauty sleep, bottled.
How to Enjoy: Begin your routine with a full dropper pressed onto the palm. Then immerse yourself in the heart ritual—a Lauder-curated application: sweep the serum outward from the center of your face in a heart-shaped motion, gliding from cheeks to temples, down to the chin. Prolong the experience with long, gentle strokes across the neck and décolletage. For peak enjoyment (and benefits), serve twice daily—morning and evening—just before your moisturizer.
Editor’s Pairing: For the ultimate night ritual, layer with the Advanced Night Repair Overnight Treatment. This leave-on veil drenches skin in moisture, softens lines, and strengthens the barrier—so you wake up visibly refreshed and radiant.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream
Among La Mer’s different cream textures, the Soft Cream is the one that feels like silk on skin—airy yet decadent. While the original Crème de la Mer is famously rich and thick, and the Gel Cream refreshingly light, this sits right in between: still sumptuous, but with a refined, whipped texture that melts in instantly. It delivers the full potency of the Miracle Broth—La Mer’s time-honored ferment of nutrient-rich sea kelp—yet feels weightless, making it an elegant indulgence you’ll actually reach for every day.
Best For: Anyone who wants La Mer’s legendary results without the heaviness. Its texture is especially suited for our warm, humid climate, which is why it’s the bestselling La Mer cream format in the Philippines. We’re ecstatic to include this in this special edition as it’s a personal favorite.
How to Enjoy: Warm a pearl-sized amount between fingertips until translucent, then press gently into skin morning and night. The act of pressing—rather than rubbing—lets the cream settle where your skin needs it most.
Editor’s Pairing: We love it after a hydrating essence or gentle exfoliant—it locks in moisture while letting skin breathe. On days you’ve been under the sun or in air-conditioning for hours, layer it over a nourishing serum for a plump, soothed, and lit-from-within finish.
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base
Your multitasking soufflé in a jar. With its velvety texture, this whipped classic serves as both moisturizer and primer—creating a smooth, dewy canvas that sets the tone before the main course. Infused with shea butter and vitamins B, C, and E, it delivers must-have essentials for a healthy, luminous base.
Best For: A house favorite for normal to dry skin types—or anyone who savors the feeling of supple, freshly primed skin with a softly radiant touch.
How to Enjoy: Massage a pearl-sized scoop into clean skin and let the cream melt into your face. Use it as your base before makeup or as a standalone hydrating treat on days when your skin wants a little extra pick-me-up.
Editor’s Pairing: For a complete prep ritual, follow with the Vitamin Enriched Eye Base—a delicate, buttery under-eye companion that smooths, brightens, and primes in one swipe. Together, they serve a flawless finish: nourished and luminous skin.
M.A.C Cosmetics M.A.Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
The updated M.A.Cximal lineup brings back the iconic shades we know (yes, even Ruby Woo) in modern formulas built for today. The Silky Matte lipsticks wear just as bold as the original M.A.C matte but now come in a formula that’s smoother, softer, and made to last. It stays put for up to 12 hours, hydrates for eight, yet manages to feel both lightweight and long-wearing. It’s matte that goes the distance—rich color that feels good to put on, with a formula comfortable for any routine.
Best For: If you prefer a more satiny finish, the full M.A.Cximal lineup also features a sleek satin finish. It has the same bold color payoff, just with a soft, luminous sheen and a creamier glide thanks to its upgraded, skin-loving formula.
How to Enjoy: Made for beauty lovers who want their lipstick to keep up—vivid, high-impact color with a nourishing formula that doesn’t let comfort fall behind. The inclusive shade range spans everyday neutrals to confidence-boosting reds—made to flatter all skin tones and suit every kind of mood or moment.
Editor’s Pairing: Swipe straight from the bullet if you’re in a rush, or use a brush if you want that crisp, clean edge. One layer already packs rich color payoff but it builds beautifully as well, making it perfect for both everyday looks and bold moments.
Jo Malone London Hand Cream
A lavish skin treat for whenever your cravings strike, this velvety-soft hand cream is the perfect final flourish to your morning or evening body care ritual. Whipped with skin-loving ingredients—apricot kernel oil, shea butter, and a dash of vitamin E—it melts luxuriously into the skin, wrapping your hands in moisture and finishing with a signature Jo Malone scent that lingers. An irresistible beauty confection you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again.
Scent Selections: English Pear & Freesia, Lime Basil & Mandarin, Peony & Blush Suede, Wood Sage & Sea Salt, English Oak & Hazelnut
Best For: Those who savor fragrance in every course—scent lovers who prefer their luxury à la carte, dry-skinned darlings in need of a hydration refill, and anyone with an appetite for all-day hand pampering.
How to Enjoy: Squeeze out a small dollop and smooth it on—like butter on warm bread. Morning, evening, or between bites of busy, serve it up whenever your hands feel parched. A deliciously fragrant base, it’s designed to be layered with the colognes for a richer scent experience.
Editor’s Pairing: Matching your hand cream to its cologne is a classic pairing—but mixing and matching across the scent menu can be just as delightful. For a crisp entrée, try Wood Sage & Sea Salt with Lime Basil & Mandarin—a breezy, citrusy blend. For a cozy encore, layer English Oak & Hazelnut with Peony & Blush Suede for something warm, soft, and romantic.
Tom Ford Private Blend Eau de Parfum
Think of the Private Blend line as Tom Ford’s chef’s table—each scent an olfactory course with its own story and mood. For this edition, we’ve chosen four that feel like a journey through light and shadow: Soleil Blanc, a sun-drenched escape bottled with creamy coconut, pistachio, and amber that wraps around you like late-afternoon light on warm skin; White Suede, soft yet dangerous, with musk, suede, and velvety florals creating a second-skin scent that lingers with quiet confidence; Neroli Portofino, the opening toast with bright citrus, neroli, and orange blossom conjuring Italian summers on the Riviera—effervescent and sparkling; and Oud Wood, the after-dinner pour that’s a smoky, resinous oud tempered with smooth vanilla and spice.
Scent Selections: English Pear & Freesia, Lime Basil & Mandarin, Peony & Blush Suede, Wood Sage & Sea Salt, English Oak & Hazelnut
Best For: Fragrance lovers who treat scent as part of getting dressed will find a match here. Neroli Portofino is bright and crisp—perfect for daytime. White Suede is soft and close to the skin, Soleil Blanc brings a warm, sunny edge, and Oud Wood is deep and distinctive. All four work well in our climate, lasting without becoming overpowering, which is why they remain some of Tom Ford’s bestsellers in the Philippines.
How to Enjoy: Tom Ford’s Private Blends are concentrated enough to tell their story without overspeaking. Let the scent breathe and evolve on your skin; the magic lies in the drydown.
Editor’s Pairing: Layering can make these Private Blends feel even more personal. Try White Suede over Oud Wood for a softer, more sensual take on the latter, or add a spritz of Neroli Portofino before Soleil Blanc to brighten its creamy warmth. Apply the fresher scent first, then follow with the deeper one so both notes come through.
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