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Beauty Roundup: Hello Glow Retinol Serum, Spotlight Soft Flush Powder Blush....
Every time I remember how much the local beauty industry has grown and blossomed, I can’t help but feel pride and joy. We’ve come to a point that major local beauty brands can fill a whole beauty news...
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Swatches + Review: The Spotlight Soft Flush Powder Blush
Product photography by Perkin GotohioBlush is having a moment right now with the rise of Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, and so the Spotlight Soft Flush Powder Blush (P495 /4.2 g) couldn’t have...
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New from Ever Organics: Aloe Vera Moisturizing Serum That Hydrates and Soothes
This story is brought to you by Ever Organics / Product photography by Perkin GotohioAloe vera has been a trusted skincare raw material for centuries, renowned for its soothing and hydrating...
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Taking a Pause: How to Regain Calm When You're Feeling Overwhelmed
Life, am I right? It has this funny way of piling things on when you least expect it. Between work, family, friends, and the constant ping of notifications from social media, it’s no wonder we feel...
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Careline Mascara Comparison: Aye Aye Lashes!, Lash Boost Mascara, & Skinny...
Product photography by Perkin GotohioI’ve sworn left and right about how awesome the Careline Aye Aye Lashes! Mascara (P 325/6.5 g) is, so I was interested to see how the brand’s other mascaras...
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Beauty Roundup: Maybelline Superstay Teddy Tint, MAC GlowPlay x Bini, Makeup...
Have you seen the “very demure, very mindful, very cutesy” trend making the rounds? Honestly, this millennial tita is not so sure whether the message was a sarcastic reaction to how women *should* show...
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Monday Musings: Let’s Normalize Talking About Money
Recently I congratulated a friend who is running an exciting startup. She just got recognized by a prestigious society magazine as a female leader and placed in a startup pitch competition in...
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Lip Salvation: How Dermtropics Nourishing Lip Shield Transformed My Dry Lips
Dermtropics is the local skincare brand you absolutely need on your radar, harnessing the nourishing power of wet-milled virgin coconut oil to care for Filipinos from farm to skin. Although they just...
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Scent and Memory: The Poetry of Narciso Rodriguez’s For Her Eau de Toilette
Product photography by Perkin GotohioI was listening to a book just now, and one of the characters said, “Poetry begins where language ends.” That really struck a chord with me because, in many ways,...
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Your Dark Underarms and Singit Might Be Acanthosis Nigricans
Growing up in the Philippines, the parade of advertisements showcasing "ideal" beauty standards is relentless. These ads often glorify flawless, fair skin, particularly when it comes to armpits and...
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Beauty Roundup: New Happy Skin Foundation, Issy Mousse Lip Stain, ABH Tinted...
And so the first week of September has literally blown in. Well, it seems the beauty world has also been working up a frenzy of new releases. No wonder, as the holidays are nearing! This week’s Beauty...
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Tried and Tested: Farmacy Beauty’s Best-Sellers That TikTok Loves
I only recently got to know Farmacy Beauty when I hosted an event with them for the Project Vanity Community, and I have to say, I was impressed. I loved learning about their commitment to cultivating...
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Three Finds Not To Miss This 9.9
This story is brought to you by Ever Bilena / Product photography by Perkin GotohioIt’s that time of the year again when Lazada and Shopee host their big 9.9 sales, and honestly, it’s hard not to get...
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How to Navigate ‘Clean Beauty’ Without Falling for Greenwashing
In recent years, "clean beauty" has become one of the hottest buzzwords in the beauty industry. You see it everywhere — on product packaging, in influencer reviews, and even in our favorite stores. It...
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Swatches + Review: Spotlight Satin Butter Lips
Product photography by Perkin GotohioIf you’ve just about had it with glossy balms and crave something a little different for your lips, I think you should take a close look at the new Spotlight Satin...
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Ormonde Jayne Arabesque: A Fragrance Inspired by Middle Eastern Elegance
There are perfumes that smell good, and then there are perfumes that transport you to another time and place. Ormonde Jayne’s Arabesque Eau De Parfum (P2,700 for 10ml / P13,500 for 88ml from Art of...
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Beauty Roundup: Spotlight Satin Butter Lips, GRWM Eye Collection, Five Beauty...
As we step into the last quarter of the year, beauty brands have been stepping it up, too! This week, we present a roundup of innovative new local drops. Spotlight Cosmetics recently launched their...
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Monday Musings: The Moving Goal Post
When I think about beauty standards, I can’t help but notice how they’re constantly evolving. No matter how hard we try to keep up, it feels like the finish line is always being moved further away....
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How to Avoid Getting Scammed on Shopee and Lazada: A Shopper’s Guide
Shopee and Lazada are two of the most popular e-commerce platforms here in the Philippines, offering a staggering range of products from beauty and fashion to gadgets and home essentials. While these...
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Rave: Kracie Ma & Me Latte Shampoo Is So Good To My Sensitive Scalp
I have a terribly sensitive scalp so it’s not easy for me to review hair products nor come to love them in the long term. But I can say with confidence that this Japanese shampoo - one formulated both...
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