Tag: makeup
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Allure of French Pharmacies
One of the memorable things I learned from my friend Tara of Chronicles of Vanity is this: When you’re a makeup artist or beauty enthusiast visiting France for the first time, make sure you explore the French pharmacie culture. It occupies a special status, or better yet, a cult following in the world of beauty. […]
How to Wear Makeup When Traveling
There’s no shame in wearing a little makeup when traveling. If you’re exploring a new city or country soon, here are my tried-and-tested tips to looking your best even if you’re jet-lagged or have been on transit for hours. 1. Modify your makeup kit. Leave your bulky, extensive makeup sets at home. Pack your smallest-sized […]
How to Look Good in Your Passport or Visa Photo
Before 2018, the last time I looked decent in my passport photo was when I was a baby. For my driver’s license, I always look like a shady person, but I blame it on the Philippine government’s cheap ID card material and printers. Ask any Filipino and they’ll tell you horror stories of getting their […]
Quirk of the Month: Cat Eyeliner Stamp
Even with years of experience in beauty editorial, I still get bad eyeliner days. My eyeliner application isn’t always on-fleek, especially when I’m going for a winged tip, better known as the cat eye. A few weeks ago, I spotted a viral video of Vamp Stamp’s Wing Stamp, which helps you apply winged eyeliner simply […]