Tag: skincare
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 […]
Beauty To-Do List: Before, During, And After Your Beach Trip
Even if the Philippines’ rainy season is every June to October, this period brings bouts of summer-like weather. If you’re planning a beach trip soon, here are skin and hair care tips I’ve personally tried and tested through the years. Before The Beach: 1. Exfoliate. Scrub your skin from face to toe the day before […]
Travel-Friendly Beauty Products To Try This 2017
Does your travel makeup kit need an upgrade? Here are new beauty products in my radar, and they won’t get you in trouble with the TSA. 1. L’Oréal Infallible Makeup When you’re always on the go, the last thing you want is for your makeup to melt, fade, or smudge under any circumstance. When traveling, […]
I’m Sick. May I Still Wear Makeup?
The short answer: No. The last thing you want is to contaminate your precious makeup with your germs and shorten their lifespan. But whenever I look back at my 2014 New York album, I would cringe at the sight of my puffy face and crusty nose. I was sick with the flu and didn’t bother […]
Beauty Products For The Rainy Weather
Every time the weather changes, we beauty junkies need to make an adjustment in the products we put on our faces. We need to consider facing the elements of humidity, rainfall, and torrential winds. Here’s a list of what I’m personally using this monsoon season. 1. Cushion compacts Commuting or traveling in rainy weather is challenging […]