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Did My Skin Survive a 2-Month Detox? Here’s My New Routine
Product photography by Perkin GotohioFor the past two months, I had been on a skincare detox. The only thing that went on my face was an ointment and a thick neutral moisturizer. Why? Because the...
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Why Shiseido Ultimune Has Been in My Routine for Over 7 Years
Product photography by Perkin GotohioLately I’ve been thinking about how I go for high-end skincare products in my routine. As someone who’s had experience in skincare product development, I know...
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Beauty Roundup: New Careline Loose Powder Shades, Happy Skin Smart Shade...
Let’s welcome April with an all-local Beauty News Roundup! I am pleased to report that this week’s new launches from our homegrown beauty brands can definitely help keep us looking and feeling great...
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Monday Musings: The Power of Extending Discomfort
These days, phrases like “protecting peace” and “enforcing boundaries” have become beloved mantras for people my age and younger. And honestly, why not? Who wouldn’t want a calm, drama-free life, free...
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Editor’s Picks: Tried-and-Tested Favorites for Surviving Summer with Relative...
You know it’s full-on summer in the Philippines when you’re already getting scorched by the sun at 7 AM. I usually play tennis outdoors at 6 AM, but next time, I’ll be switching to an indoor court—at...
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Why Are Filipino Beauty Brands Releasing Products So Fast? It’s Not Just...
If you’ve been watching the local beauty scene lately (as I always do!), you might’ve noticed something interesting. Some homegrown brands are launching products like it’s a race — every month,...
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Monday Musings: The Quiet Joy of Getting Ready for No One But Yourself
I wore red lipstick the other day to go to the grocery. Not a tinted balm, not a sheer gloss pretending to be effort—a proper red. Matte, bold, the kind that says, “I have Opinions and I read...
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I Tried Tropicana’s Virgin Coconut Oil Line (Yes, Nadine Lustre’s...
This story is brought to you by Tropicana / Product photography by Perkin GotohioAs we’ve been taught in school, the locally abundant coconut tree is the tree of life. There truly are many uses of the...
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Made for the Sun: Meet POPIQUE, the Newest Local Brand to Watch
POPIQUE is the newest skincare and makeup brand by Filipinos, for Filipinos. Pronounced poh-pik, this rising F-beauty star is poised to make waves—and maybe even land a spot in your beach bag this...
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Why Vitamin C Is Still the Glow-Getter in 2025 (Plus My Thoughts on Hello...
This story is brought to you by Hello Glow / Photography by Perkin GotohioI know, I know. Vitamin C has been around forever and you’ve probably heard it hyped up a million times by now. But there’s a...
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Heads Up: Romand’s Juicy Lasting Tints Just Got Better (and There’s a Pop-Up...
The Romand Juicy Lasting Tint is easily one of the brand’s most iconic products. I even featured it in the Glossy Lip Tint Throwdown, where it earned a solid, well-rounded score. So imagine my surprise...
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Review: Spotlight Limitless Multicream – For Color That Stays No Matter What
In a country where it's summer basically year-round, long-wearing makeup isn't a nice-to-have, it's a must. Between the constant humidity, our love for commutes and food trips, and the fact that we’re...
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Glowing or Just Hype? One Week with Innisfree’s Vitamin C Green Tea Line
Who doesn’t want bright and glowing skin like Innisfree’s brand ambassador, Jang Won Young? That’s exactly the kind of radiance I’m aiming for as I try a new skincare routine featuring Innisfree’s...
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The 150-Peso Powder That Could
I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz around the Ever Bilena Matte Face Powder. Apparently, it’s one of the brand’s best-selling products. That alone got me quite curious about the powder, but what really...
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Peptides, Explained: What They Really Do for Your Skin and Hair
Let’s talk about peptides—those teeny-tiny molecules that have been quietly transforming our skincare shelves and even sneaking into our haircare routines. They may sound like something you'd hear in a...
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Beauty Roundup: Ever Organics Tomato Glow Mist, Careline Color Corrector,...
It is sizzling hot outside! Summer is undeniably here, and temperatures are forecasted to soar higher in the coming days. Thankfully, local beauty brands are releasing timely products set to care and...
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Why You Might Still Need a Color Corrector (Even If You Own a Full-Coverage...
Do you really need color correctors? For a lot of us, they seem like one of those optional steps in makeup—like contouring your nose or doing five layers of skincare before foundation. But there are...
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Sleep as Self-Care: Estée Lauder Puts the Spotlight on Rest and Renewal
Beauty products can help us reach our aesthetic and wellness goals, but sometimes, the real game-changer is something as simple as a good night’s sleep. This year’s World Sleep Day theme, “Make Sleep...
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Beauty Roundup: Allure Philippines maiden issue, Maris Racal for Happy Skin,...
So many things happened this week in the local beauty scene! Don’t you worry, we’re here to catch you up. First up, Allure Philippines has revealed their maiden issue, with Heart Evangelista and...
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Monday Musings: Why Is It So Expensive To Buy Filipino-made clothes?
There’s a specific kind of heartbreak that happens when you fall in love with a dress on Instagram, only to find out it costs more than your monthly Meralco bill. But this isn’t new. We all know the...
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