advisories re: HD makeup line; Becca Cosmetics

advisory re Ria Francisco Prieto

The following claims, regarding the HD makeup line, were published on pages E1 and E3 of the Philippine Daily Inquirer issue of April 18, 2008. Said Prieto's name appeared as the source of the following claims:

"The HD makeup line gives every woman a high- tech foundation and powder that lend the skin exceptional texture, correct uneven pigmentation and improve the skin's quality. (italicization by the undersigned.) What proof, if any,does said Prieto have to support said claim and the following claims: Natural imperfections are erased without you having to put on too much makeup. The skin's texture is luminous and well-defined, the complexion is simply radiant. . . .The makeup is imperceptible onscreen and in photos. . . . HD Foundation promises to increase skin's moisturization by 46 percent after four hours, It's main ingredient . . forms a film that protects skin from harsh and damaging environmental factors. . . .The oil free formula keeps the skin from getting oily. "

advisory re Becca products and Kinny Salas
The following claims regarding said products were published on page E-2 of the Friday April 18, 2008 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper. The source of said claims was identified as Kinny Salas whose only address was identified as "kinnysalas@yahoo.com. The claims were: "Stick Foundation .. . gives medium to heavy coverage for concealing more pronounced blemishes and goes on ultra sheer but evenly . . ."; "Becca Mattifying Primer . . . keeps oil at bay and help us stay fresh longer . . . It will . . . glaze over bumps so the surface of your face will become evenly smooth. Foundation, concealer and powder will then adhere to skin better." "Luminous Skin Color SPF 25 . . . actually treats your skin while making it look smooth. It aids in tissue repair and collagen production while giving a sheer light finish that feels cool and weightless on your skin," Does said Salas have certification from an independent unbiased entity that: (1) said Stick Foundation does give medium to heavy coverage for concealing more pronounced blemishes and goes on ultra sheer but evenly . . ."? (2) said "Becca Mattifying Primer . . . keeps oil at bay and help us stay fresh longer . . . It will . . . glaze over bumps so the surface of your face will become evenly smooth. Foundation, concealer and powder will then adhere to skin better."? (3) said Luminous Skin Color SPF 25 . . . actually treats your skin while making it look smooth. It aids in tissue repair and collagen production while giving a sheer light finish that feels cool and weightless on your skin,"?