Secret Service: Five in-store beauty services you didn’t know about
The first time I stumbled on a “secret” service offered by a beauty brand, I was at a popular department store browsing through the drugstore makeup on sale. The sales assistant was probably eager for...
View ArticleEasy DIY Day: How to make your own cushion blush compact!
The not-so-big-surprise is that just about everything comes in cushion form nowadays. In addition to the standard cushion foundation, there’s now a tone-up cushion, cushion highlighter, corrector,...
View ArticleFive reasons you NEED to be at #Row101SummerPopUp bazaar this weekend
It’s always difficult to force ourselves back into the daily grind after enjoying a long, relaxing weekend. Whether you were team Laboracay, La Union, or LaBahay, this weekend all roads lead to White...
View ArticleSplurge vs Save: The winners of this half-face makeup challenge (Part 2!)
In this edition of the splurge vs save makeup showdown, I went through my stash to check for dupes and had them battle it out in a half-face FOTD. I haven’t done this before as I didn’t want to admit...
View ArticleHeat Wave Essentials: The 12 beauty must-haves to cool you down this summer
Is it just me or does each summer seem stickier than the last? Even though the temptation to hide in a cool, dark room all day may be overwhelmingly strong at times, we still have to soldier on and...
View ArticleTried and tested: Here are nine waterproof cosmetics you can swim with
With the hot summer season is in full swing, we’ve been looking for ways to relieve ourselves from the heat. Skin cooling and soothing products are extremely handy but, given the opportunity, we’d...
View ArticleSwatches + Review: The Maybelline Loaded Bolds Lipstick Line
Maybelline has been releasing a new lipstick collection every other month lately, and while these are on point, I've been wondering when they'll run out of new colors for us to play with. I mean...
View ArticleFive fragrances to keep you smelling fab all summer long
Unless you stay in an air-conditioned room 24/7, you’ve probably had to deal with the intense summer heat. I often feel like every single thing I do results in me breaking into a sweat, and it makes me...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Matcha toners, Rihanna’s new highlighter, and a beauty buffet...
Are you enjoying yet another long weekend, PV girls? Time to play catchup with what’s been happening in the beauty world! We’ve spotted a revolutionary skincare product that we’re super curious to try,...
View ArticleStaff Picks: First quarter empties
How long does it take you to use up a product? I don't wear makeup everyday, I circulate through a lot of skincare products, and I have a tendency to apply anything sparingly (because I was taught to...
View ArticleSecret Service: Five in-store beauty services you didn’t know about
The first time I stumbled on a “secret” service offered by a beauty brand, I was at a popular department store browsing through the drugstore makeup on sale. The sales assistant was probably eager for...
View ArticleEasy DIY Day: How to make your own cushion blush compact!
The not-so-big-surprise is that just about everything comes in cushion form nowadays. In addition to the standard cushion foundation, there’s now a tone-up cushion, cushion highlighter, corrector,...
View ArticleFive reasons you NEED to be at #Row101SummerPopUp bazaar this weekend
It’s always difficult to force ourselves back into the daily grind after enjoying a long, relaxing weekend. Whether you were team Laboracay, La Union, or LaBahay, this weekend all roads lead to White...
View ArticleThe Sunscreen Showdown: We compare four sunscreens under P500
More than all the skin care in the world, sunscreen is the most important thing you can and should apply on your skin. Not only can it delay wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and other signs of aging, it...
View ArticleReview + Swatches: The Happy Skin #SkipTheFilter Collection
How hot is it going to be today? That's my #1 consideration when I wear makeup lately. The hotter it is, the lighter I need my base to be since it can get uncomfortable later on! I ascribe to the "less...
View ArticleCommenter of the Month + May Gift
Hey hey! We finally have a new Commenter of the Month! Congratulations to Tricia Del Castillo, who never fail to share her intelligent insights in our stories. We'll be sending you the Benefit Beauty...
View ArticleCoconut oil - do you love it or hate it?
Something has been bothering me lately and I am hoping that you guys can help me out. As you may have heard, my company has recently come out with a skincare brand called In Her Element. It's proudly...
View ArticleStaff Picks: First quarter empties
How long does it take you to use up a product? I don't wear makeup everyday, I circulate through a lot of skincare products, and I have a tendency to apply anything sparingly (because I was taught to...
View ArticleTipid Tip: How you can get special (hint: cheaper) prices at Watsons
"Ma'am, may SM Advantage Card po ba kayo?" It didn't use to bother me to answer "no" to this question until a Watsons store opened up just five minutes away from my condo. I keep finding myself in...
View ArticleUnveiled: The In Her Element Rose Gel Collection
I've been writing about skincare and makeup for nine years. Almost everyday, at that! I've tried hundreds - could it be at least a thousand at this point? - of different products through the years...
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