I've always been curious about what it's like to live like Heart Evangelista for a day. She's always wearing the most stylish clothes and simply looks beautiful 24/7. I am aware of course that it takes a village to make her the global fashionista that she is. Plus, she takes time to get professional treatments to elevate her beauty.
To curb my curiosity, I gave this experiment a go: Try her favorite beauty treatments and compute how much they would cost. I scheduled an appointment at Aivee Clinic (her dermatology clinic of choice) and New Lounge (her go-to lash salon). I've always wondered about this high-maintenance ~lifestyle~.
Scroll down to see how my ~*investigation*~ went.
(Heads-up: The editor received comped treatments for researching this story.)
Trying Heart Evangelista's Beauty Treatments
EmFace at Aivee Clinic
It's no secret that Heart loves her derma visits at Aivee Clinic. She gets her special beauty procedures here. I got EmFace, a non-invasive treatment that promises to tighten, lift, and sculpt the skin. It employs high-intensity facial electrical stimulation plus radiofrequency to stimulate collagen and elastin production and boost facial muscle density. People even label it as the "needle-free filler" treatment.
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It's recommended to have four sessions of EmFace to see full results. It has no downtime and you'll notice the face-lift results 90 days after your last treatment.
The EMFace review
The whole procedure takes about 25 minutes. The aesthetician placed a grounding pad on my back and then the treatment patches on my forehead and cheeks. Ideally, you get a cleaning facial before doing EMFace for the full skin reset experience.
The treatment wasn't painful at all but it felt ~*weird*~ but in a good way. The machine sends out signals to the patches to vibrate and release a bit of heat. It "squeezed" my face and I was laughing each time the treatment stickers pulsed.
As for the results, my smile lines look less pronounced. I still need more sessions to have the snatched face I covet.
How much does EMFace cost?
Each session of EMFace at the Aivee Clinic costs P38,000, depending on the doctor's assessment. They also offer a package of four sessions for P130,000.
The other treatments she gets are Aivee Vixen (a non-invasive body-toning procedure) which costs P8,000 per area. Fun fact: The Aivee Clinic team revealed that she doesn't get facials because she has already good skin!
Aivee Clinic has branches in Burgos Park Bldg, BGC, Forbestown, BGC; Ayala Vertis North, Quezon City; Commerce Center, Alabang; and SM Mega Fashion Hall, Mandaluyong.
Pretty Lashes c/o New Lounge
I've been going to New Lounge for lash extensions since they opened. I'm already familiar with their procedure, the results, and the price tag. Heart gets the Icon Lashes. According to the New Lounge website, this lash design gives an eyeliner effect, producing a more defined and sexier eye shape.
I have a different eye shape than Heart so I got Natural Volume + Prominent lash design at the Prestige Lounge in Shangri-La Fort. I timed my treatment before my trip to South Korea for prettier selfies!
My New Lounge review
I'll straight up say that I love how my eyes look every time I get lash extensions from New Lounge. I can be tamad with my makeup routine because my longer and fuller lashes make me look dolled up. As 2016 as it may sound, but I do "wake up like this" when I have New Lounge eyelash extensions.
How much do New Lounge Lash Extensions cost?
This lash design costs about P5,000, and it's recommended to have it retouched every three weeks. Since it was done in a Prestige Lounge, I could only have it touched up at Prestige Lounges in Shangri-La Fort and EDSA Shangri-La locations. Retouch rates start at P1,500.
Extraordinail Nail Extensions
Heart's go-to nail salon is Extraordinail. She often gets nail extensions + nail art. I skipped this procedure because I like to keep my nails short. But for the purposes of this ~report~, I researched how much it costs to get a mani like Heart.
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How much do nail extensions cost at Extraordinail?
Heart gets Cat Eye Nail Art Design (P1,300) for her mani, and the nail art upgrades start at P120 per nail. I'm curious to try their gel extensions that start at P2,800 for a full set.
Extraordinail has branches in BGC, Greenhills, and Alabang.
Final thoughts
I don't think I'll let go of my New Lounge habit. Although getting lash extensions can be considered high maintenance, this habit saves time in my makeup routine. I can be low-maintenance for about 80 percent of my month. As for the Aivee treatments, they're pretty pricey but it's a beauty investment I'm willing to save up for.
As for Heart's monthly beauty expenses, we might get bewildered by the total cost. But, it's her money and her body! She looks great so let's respect that. Heart has never forced us to copy her *exact* routine. As the endorser of these brands, she probably gets them for free. :)
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