My Epiduo Experience: Day 1
Yesterday, I finally consulted a dermatologist after years of trying to wing it on my own. I’m not proud of the fact that it took me so long to just book that session. But I’m so glad I did it, because...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: New drops from Dior Beauty, Lancôme, and Chantecaille; Plus A...
Let’s kick off 2024 with an all-luxe Beauty Roundup! How do you feel about luxury skin care and makeup brands? Personally, I used to think their products were overhyped and overpriced - until I got to...
View ArticleMonday Musings: Should The Price Of Your Engagement Ring Matter?
I’m sure you’ve all seen the viral post over the weekend: an anonymous woman asks for advice about whether she should feel bad about receiving a 299-peso engagement ring from her boyfriend of eight...
View ArticleThese One-and-Done Vitamin Skincare Finds From BCL Are So Good!
Product photography by Perkin GotohioIt’s common knowledge that vitamin supplements support good health overall, including the skin. There are specific vitamins we can take orally for better skin, but...
View ArticleBefore And After: My 4-Week Journey With Happy Skin’s Holy Grail Lash & Brow...
Happy Skin is starting 2024 on a high note with an exciting new launch! For those of us with sparse lashes or brows that need extra attention (I can relate!), this is a game-changer. Meet the Happy...
View ArticleJourney To Joyful Well-being: What To Expect At Watsons Health Expo 2024
This story is brought to you by WatsonsHello ladies! Today, I'm pleased to share something that's right around the corner. From February 1-4, a special event is unfolding - the Watsons Health Expo 2024...
View ArticleMy Epiduo Experience: Day 7
Here is Day 1 of my Epiduo experience, with notes on how to use it properlyBefore I started using Epiduo, my skin was struggling with persistent cystic acne. These were large, inflamed, and painful...
View ArticleI tried Naked White Collagen for 30 Days, and this is what happened
Product photography by Perkin Gotohio / This story is brought to you by Daring & Co.I had zero expectations when I was tasked to try Naked White Collagen (P999 / 12 sachets) for 30 days. I knew...
View ArticleEditor’s Picks: My Top 3 Careline x Spongebob Finds
Filipino beauty brands are releasing bigger and bigger collections now compared to before. It’s a good thing because it gives us consumers more formulas and colors to choose from, but it’s also a bad...
View ArticleK-Beauty for Morena Skin: My Experience with the Barenbliss True Beauty...
K-Beauty has always fascinated me. Yet, as a morena diving into its colorful world, I hit a snag - the shades and tones often fell short of flattering my skin tone. I resigned myself to this reality,...
View ArticleIs Getting Red Light Therapy For Your Hair Worth It?
Did you know that stress can cause hair loss? YES. Can red light therapy help? Also YES. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, “…clinical studies have revealed that hair...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Valentine’s Day Drops From Colourpop, Charlotte Tilbury, Pat...
Valentine’s day 2024 is in two weeks. Are we feeling excited, anxious, or meh about it? However you may feel about this Hallmark holiday, new makeup releases for it are coming in hot! I’ve featured a...
View ArticleMonday Musings: How To Get A Real Glow Up
I love beauty products, but I will also be the first to admit that what they can do is limited. Skincare, makeup, and beauty treatments like botox and fillers can only do so much especially when it...
View ArticleBarenbliss BNB Dream Chaser Quad Eyeshadow Review: A Dreamy, Newbie-Friendly...
Product photography by Perkin Gotohio / This story is made in partnership with barenblissWhat I love about barenbliss is that, in my experience, they rarely miss. They intuitively know what us makeup...
View ArticleLooking For A Lift? The New Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming...
Vital Perfection is Shiseido's No.1 pro-aging line with Anne Hathaway announced as the global ambassador last year. Paired with the inspiring tagline "Potential Has No Age," one can expect the brand to...
View ArticleJet-Set Beauty: Dos and Don’ts When Packing Your Skincare and Makeup for Air...
Are you gearing up for your next trip but feeling overwhelmed by the thought of packing your beauty arsenal? Fear not, as I'm here to guide you through the dos and don'ts of packing beauty products for...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: MAC’s Updated Matte Lippie Formula, New Benefit Brow...
Let’s do a throwback to pre-pandemic makeup holy grail (HG) finds. Remember how every beauty fan had to have at least one MAC bullet lipstick, and a fave from Benefit’s brow lineup? Where were you when...
View ArticleShiseido Launches The Lavender Ring Project In The Philippines To Honor...
"Shiseido's mission, 'Beauty Innovations For A Better World,' perfectly aligns with their commitment to using innovative beauty solutions to inspire joy among cancer survivors. This mission was brought...
View ArticleMonday Musings: What I Learned From Sewing My Own Clothes
When I first decided to sew my own clothes in 2021, it was partly because I had too much time on my hands thanks to COVID-19 and partly because I was delusionally inspired by TV shows like "Drag Race"...
View Article26 Beauty Lessons As I Turn 36
I turned 36 today, and I’m feeling great. My life is quiet and comfortable, surrounded by people who love me, and my health has never been better. I wish someone had told me at 20 how I was essentially...
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