Tag: beauty
Sunblocks Are Killing Our Corals! What Can You Do As A Traveler?
My heart fell when I found out that sunscreen, the product we regularly slather to protect our skin from UV rays, is damaging coral reefs worldwide. According to an environmental study conducted in Hawaii, just a small amount of sunblock containing the ingredient oxybenzone is enough to disrupt coral’s reproduction and growth cycles. This, on […]
Cooling Products to Beat the Summer Heat
You know that summer has arrived in the Philippines when stepping outside feels like you’ve entered the seventh circle of hell. The heat index will continue to go up as the weeks lead to April and March, so brace yourselves for feverish weather. Looking for cooling products to help you survive the extreme heat? Add […]
MAC Cosmetics Pays Tribute to Cebu, Davao, and Manila
While we have to wait a little longer for travel to return to normal, MAC Cosmetics has just dropped their new WANDER.LUST collection to reignite your adventurous spirit. The team behind the iconic bullet lipstick collaborated with Filipina graphic designer Raxenne Maniquiz to design 21 bullet lipsticks representing 21 cities around the world. “It’s a […]
45 Proudly Pinoy Beauty Brands
Whether you prefer to call it P-Beauty or F-Beauty, Filipino beauty products are gaining traction all over the globe. There’s a growing market for Filipino makeup and skincare brands that suit the different shades of kayumanggi (brown) and not just glutathione-pumped white skin, a tired trend that needs to be abolished in Asia. To celebrate […]
Best Color Care Hair Products in the Philippines
Looking for the best color care hair products in the Philippines? I’ve been getting my hair colored—both DIY and professionally—since 2005. Before we get to my 50+ tried and tested color-care shampoos and conditioners, here are the top five things I learned about caring for colored locks: 1. Go sulfate-free. Sulfates enable lathering and deep […]
Self-Care For Quarantine Fatigue
My idea of self-care has changed a lot since the start of the pandemic. The Philippines is on its ninth month of varying levels of quarantine. For people like me who have been diligently following the health protocols, quarantine is starting to take its toll. David Kessler, the founder of grief.com, said that the harrowing […]
Quarantine Must-Have: W. Dressroom Spray
How have your hygiene rituals changed since the start of the pandemic? For someone like me with a diagnosed anxiety disorder, quarantine has heightened my “hygiene theater” or the need to constantly sanitize exposed parts of your body and surfaces that you come in contact with, even if it’s mostly for a sense of security. […]
Donate Your Hair to Cancer Patients in Manila
Locks of Love is the most famous hair donation program in the United States and Canada. While they don’t have a network in the Philippines, we have a few small groups that accept hair donations and create wigs for cancer patients. I first blogged about Makati Medical Center’s hair donation program back in 2016. Since […]
My 2019 Summer Beauty Essentials
This year I’ve been more conscientious about the beauty brands I support. Are they eco-friendly or at least taking greener steps? Are they travel-friendly since I am always on the go? Can they withstand the Philippines’ humid weather? Here’s a roundup of the products that made my summer checklist. Let’s take a closer look at […]