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...
View ArticleGlowing 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticlePeptides, 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...
View ArticleBeauty 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleSleep 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...
View ArticleBeauty 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...
View ArticleMonday 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...
View ArticleReview: GRWM Cosmetics Cushion Tint and Matte Fixing Spray
It’s hot. We’re looking at some record-breaking temperatures this summer and when we’re not hiding from the sun and seeking air conditioning, we want our makeup to make us feel good, be lightweight,...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs in Sephora PH, GRWM Turns Four,...
The PH beauty scene is seriously stepping up its game! This week’s edition of Beauty News Roundup brings us the announcement of a new brand at Sephora Philippines, an upcoming homegrown brand’s...
View ArticleKiehl’s Introduces its Latest Tech, the Skin Snap! Plus How to Get Glass Skin...
Getting glass skin is still the ultimate skincare goal in 2025, and it was exactly what the Kiehl’s Masterclass, hosted by Robi Domingo recently, was all about. I got to dive deeper into Kiehl’s...
View ArticleColourette Jelly Kiss Review: The Tint That Gets Glossier Over Time
It’s not everyday that you get to celebrate a milestone with a brand that you’ve been a fan of for the longest time. Colourette Cosmetics just had their very first pop-up for the launch of their newest...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Hello Glow Blemish Minimizing Set, L’Oreal Infallible 24H...
It’s the middle of May and here in the Philippines, you know what that means: Flores de Mayo! The local beauty scene is stepping it up this week with some festive new releases and a literally...
View ArticleMonday Musings: Is It Time For Plastic Surgery?
Recently, a plastic surgeon friend of mine casually offered to do liposuction on my arms. For free. Honestly? I’ve never seriously considered lipo before, but that single offer sent me into a spiral....
View ArticleFrench Radiance, Reviewed: The Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil Serum
I didn’t know what to expect from Guerlain’s Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil Serum (P6,600 /30ml and P9,350 / 50ml). As someone who’s long been loyal to Japanese skincare—formulations that tend to be...
View Article5 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Acne Treatment (and the Product That Fixes...
This story is brought to you by Oxecure | Product photography by Perkin GotohioAcne is one of those things that manages to feel both like a teenage memory and a current crisis. We try the trendiest...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Vice Cosmetics Sunwear Collection, Spotlight Sunbeam...
The summer heat is not letting go of us just yet! Thankfully, the local beauty brands are keeping up with more skin care and makeup releases to protect our skin from the sun and keep our summer looks...
View ArticleMonday Musings: The Anatomy of Luck
Last year, I was seized by an incredibly strong desire to exhibit my paintings in an art gallery. I get this feeling fairly often. Sometimes I suddenly want to be in a band, or sing opera, or write a...
View ArticlePilates-Proof Beauty: Testing JBeauty Faves That Go the Distance
There’s something to be said about holy grail products and how we always find ourselves coming back to them. They’re bestsellers for a reason, and when we run out, restocking is a must. Today, I want...
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