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The secret to a brighter smile unveiled

When the dress code for one of this season’s hottest parties demands a dazzling white smile, the star-studded guest list took its cue and did not disappoint. Colgate Optic White, the new beauty must-have of “It Girl” Solenn Heussaff was launched at the Mango Tree Bistro in Bonifacio High Street to a resounding success.


Making a grand entrance in a white Hummer limo, Heussaff arrived in a red gown with her trademark camera-ready smile. Colgate Optic White Style Squad members Rajo Laurel, Jenni Epperson, and Phoemela Baranda were also at the event to unveil the most important fashion accessory of the season.

The evening’s red carpet continued to dazzle as the guests’ flashed their brightest smiles for the paparazzi. Seen at the scene were beauty queen Miriam Quiambao, celebrity couple Doug and Cheska Kramer, matinee idol Paulo Avelino, models Kelly Misa and Maggie Wislon, Azkal brothers Anton and Armand Del Rosario, Kean Cipriano and his band Callalily, designers Dennis Lustico and Tippi Ocampo, socialites Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Rosan Cruz, and Mia Nolasco, Chef Laudico, ETC hosts Michael Conception and Julia Sniegowski, and news anchor Ginger Conejero.

“A big part of a great smile is confidence and attitude, and this is something that can only be achieved if you have beautiful teeth,” Heussaff beamed.

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