Dupe Diaries: The Make Up For Ever Ultra HD vs Catrice Nude Illusion Powder
It's easy to draw a comparison between the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Powder (~P2,500) and the Catrice Nude Illusion Loose Powder (P599). Their acrylic packaging is so similar and the white, fine...
View ArticleSwitch and save now: Six ways to save on essentials at the drugstore
A well-known brand selling generic products? Wait, what? Generics are often associated with the more obscure brands so this new concept was tackled at the recent Watsons Switch and Save event. During...
View ArticleTrue Stories: Ten women on what they think about tattoos
Despite how up to date we are on tech, memes and beauty innovations, our culture is still one that is mostly conservative. Tattoos are still often frowned upon. For instance, my family members would...
View ArticleAn intro to cleansing sticks: What they are and what to try
Since my company started up its own skincare brand, In Her Element, I have been hyper-aware of skincare trends and formulation - well, much more than usual! It's amazing how much one learns when...
View Article#ChangeisBeautiful with the newest members of the Pond’s Beauty Council
I think it’s safe to say that most Pinays started their beauty journey with Pond’s. In my case, I’ve probably tried every single variant of their facial cleansers throughout my pubescent years! From...
View ArticleBudget Beauty Throw Down: Five under P600 eyebrow palettes battle it out!
A brow powder, I’d admit, is often not the most exciting makeup item in our collections. The fact that it’s always a staple in any makeup artist’s kit, however, should make you think twice about...
View ArticleComplete lip swatches of the 8 new Revlon Ultra Matte HD Lipcolors
How can you tell that a lipstick line sold well and is actually worth purchasing? Easy. If it has new shades added onto it without a formula change, then you know it's something special! Nothing speaks...
View ArticleEnjoy on-the-go entertainment with FOX+ and Smart Bro
Our daily lives can get tiring and stressful at times so it’s important for us to find ways to relax and treat ourselves to some leisurely activities. My favorite ways to destress include getting a...
View ArticleSix liquid foundations to try for a flawless finish on mature skin
by Jenn Tan, contributorJust as your skin care needs can change over time, you’ll also need to update your makeup to suit your skin’s current condition. Aging naturally causes skin to sag, dull, and...
View ArticleTutorial Time: This universal eye look takes only 10 minutes to do
Doing my eye makeup used to be a struggle for me. Pairing colors, blending them out, matching the look on both eyes, WINGED FREAKING EYELINER – the whole shebang honestly disheartened me as a makeup...
View ArticleHow to contour, highlight, and flush with the new Revlon Insta-Blush
Here's a PSA for all the lazy girls out there: Revlon has a new cream-to-powder color that's so easy to apply, it's called Insta-Blush (P575). These sticks are designed to deliver the perfect amount of...
View ArticleBye, puffy eyes: Here's a literally cool DIY coffee eye treatment
Caffeine is a fairly common ingredient in skincare, particularly in eye creams. But why? Apparently, caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it causes blood vessels to constrict and restrict blood flow....
View ArticleBudget Beauty Throw Down: Five under P600 eyebrow palettes battle it out!
A brow powder, I’d admit, is often not the most exciting makeup item in our collections. The fact that it’s always a staple in any makeup artist’s kit, however, should make you think twice about...
View ArticleComplete lip swatches of the 8 new Revlon Ultra Matte HD Lipcolors
How can you tell that a lipstick line sold well and is actually worth purchasing? Easy. If it has new shades added onto it without a formula change, then you know it's something special! Nothing speaks...
View ArticleEnjoy on-the-go entertainment with FOX+ and Smart Bro
Our daily lives can get tiring and stressful at times so it’s important for us to find ways to relax and treat ourselves to some leisurely activities. My favorite ways to destress include getting a...
View ArticleTop 18 SPF products from Watsons to keep you literally covered this summer
With March almost over, summer will soon be in full scorching swing! The heat makes me want to head to the beach or at least lounge by the pool ASAP. But before we head out to another epic summer...
View ArticleFree Sample Alert: Now you don't have to try In Her Element Skincare blind
Goodness knows how hard it is to buy makeup online without seeing it in person. Skincare is even more challenging, as just showing swatches and photos isn't enough to demonstrate how the products feel...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Our 9th Anniv Today, a Pinoy beauty brand wins big abroad,...
This week’s Beauty Roundup features the best of the best when it comes to all things beauty. From an organic Filipino company bagging top international beauty awards to a new foundation that feels as...
View ArticleSo is this six-piece P770 brush set any good?
If you didn't know by now, I spend an inordinate amount of time at Althea. I do it for, er, "research", okay? There's always something new to watch out for and the products are so well-curated that...
View ArticleThe Sex Talk: The ultimate guide on what can (and can’t) get you pregnant
Editor's Note: Virginity, birth control, and sex are still opaque topics here in the Philippines. A discussion about these things with our parents mostly involves them telling us never to have...
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