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Reader Question: Makeup Tips for Wedding Guests
Hi, any makeup tips for wedding guests? It's my first time to be invited to a friend's wedding and i'm excited! Kaso lang, wala akong idea kung ano ang dos and donts when it comes sa makeup when...
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Niacinamide: Game-Changing Skincare or Just Another Trend?
This story is brought to you by Ever Organics | Product photography by Perkin GotohioEvery year, the skincare industry churns out a new “holy grail” ingredient—one that promises to fix all your skin...
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Beauty Roundup: Rustan’s The Beauty Source Boutique, Mae Layug on Forbes...
We are kicking off February with a news roundup of local beauty industry milestones! Rustan’s The Beauty Source recently opened its first stand-alone boutique (yes, separate from Rustan’s department...
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Monday Musings: How Fragrance Became an Equalizer
Last week, as I was walking down the street, someone came down from a jeep smelling like Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge. That is a P36,000 bottle of perfume (P17,000 if you get the 70ml...
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5 Reasons Your Hair Needs Keratin – And Where to Get It
This story is brought to you by Hello Glow | Product photography by Perkin GotohioIf you’ve ever had a keratin treatment at the salon, you know the magic of stepping out with smooth, shiny, and...
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Beauty Throwdown: Finding the Perfect Brown Lip Tint for 2025
The brown lip trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so I picked up some of the latest releases from late 2024 for this throwdown. I focused on lip tints with a soft matte finish since they tend to...
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Fragrance Review: Narciso Rodriguez’s Signature Scents for Him & Her
Narciso Rodriguez has always mastered the art of understated sensuality. His fragrances don’t scream for attention or assault the senses. Instead, they somehow leave a lingering impression of something...
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Monday Musings: Am I…A Gym Bro Now?
I’ve been allergic (figuratively speaking) to strenuous physical activity for most of my adult life. I did not like sweating too hard or spending too much time thinking about fitness. I thought I was...
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Review: Ever Bilena Pillow Pop Multi Pot
Product photography by Perkin GotohioIf you love cream products but have oily skin (a struggle, I know), then you’ve probably been let down by ones that feel too sticky or disappear by lunchtime. It’s...
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A Rave: The Tapies Boobie Lifter
Photography by Perkin GotohioI grew up with my mom insisting that I had to wear a bra every single day—otherwise, my boobs would start sagging immediately. And, of course, I believed her. Who wouldn’t...
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Beauty Roundup: Spotlight Next Level Eye Collection, Happy Skin Mallow Pot,...
Valentine’s day may be over, but we are still in the month of love! And I love me a good old all-local Beauty News Roundup, so let’s do that for this week’s edition. In store for you are all the...
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Monday Musings: The Things Mothers Give Up
I was scrolling through Best of the Best Manila, one of my favorite Facebook groups, when I came across a post that stopped me in my tracks. An anonymous woman shared that she had been training for a...
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Editor’s Picks: Little Luxuries That Make Life Better
I’m reheating the nachos by bringing back my Editor’s Picks column, where I get to share a few things that I’m enjoying lately. There are so many new and upcoming beauty products that it’s a challenge...
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Moisture and Color in One Swipe: A Review of Ever Bilena’s Moisture Boost...
Lipstick trends have taken a turn for the better. Gone are the days when matte formulas reigned supreme, leaving lips dry and unforgivingly cracked by midday. Now, it’s all about hydration, comfort,...
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How to Manage Acne Without Destroying Your Skin Barrier
Photography by Perkin Gotohio / This article is brought to you by Hello GlowAcne is a tricky thing. It’s not just about getting rid of pimples, it’s also about keeping them from coming back and healing...
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Beauty Roundup: NARS Hot Escape, Candy Crush x Pat McGrath Labs, Rhode...
Let’s keep February short and sweet with a roundup of scrumptious news bites! Get into resort mode with NARS Cosmetics upcoming releases: the Hot Escape Collection. Pat McGrath Labsreleases a truly...
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Monday Musings: When Acne Tests My Self-Confidence
I’m on day 12 of isotretinoin, and my skin is breaking out like crazy. I know purging is part of the process, but this cystic acne just won’t quit! My chin is so swollen that even moving my mouth...
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New Launches, A-List Guests, and a Makeup Buffet—Inside Spotlight Cosmetics’...
Spotlight Cosmetics threw a fabulous Galentine’s soirée at The Grand Hausse last February 11, and it was definitely one for the books. Guests were treated to delicious bites, a beauty buffet like no...
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Beauty Throwdown: Want Long, Defined Lashes? Let’s Put Three Mascaras to the...
I’ve been reaching for mascaras more than eyeliners lately because they give my eyes a softer, more natural definition, perfect for a no-makeup makeup look. We’ve already compared budget-friendly...
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Better With Aging: A Project Vanity Summit That Redefines Beauty, Success,...
Aging. It happens to all of us, yet somehow, society has made it feel like a personal failure if you’re a woman. The beauty industry loves to sell us the idea that we should be anti-aging—as if growing...
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