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The story of color cosmetics has always intertwined with tradition, cultural shifts, and scientific advancement. It begins in the ancient cradle of civilization, where makeup first adorned the faces of Egyptian nobility, around 6,000 BC, serving both aesthetic and protective purposes. This narrative took a dramatic turn in the 1920s, a decade marked by societal changes and the emergence of color cosmetics into the mainstream. Icons of the silver screen such as Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo...

We all know by now that TikTok is the Wild West of beauty trends—open the app and you’ll find the best lip product combos, ways to apply your foundation for the most natural finish, or swatches of soon-to-be-launched makeup products. In fact, we’ll be the first to admit that our beauty routines are highly influenced by TikTok. And if you’ve been on the beauty side of the app lately, you might have come across the high versus low visual weight trend—and how people are basing their 2024 glow-up...

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the beauty market has become oversaturated in recent years. New brands crop up all the time and makeup companies launch something new every season, leaving consumers spoiled for choice. Meanwhile, a number of brands, such as BECCA and Bite Beauty, have had to shut down after suffering losses from the pandemic.

The makeup artist, one of the most revered in the industry, recently collaborated with John Galliano to create porcelain makeup looks that the internet won’t stop talking about.
Time stopped for beauty lovers worldwide when John Galliano and Pat McGrath unveiled their creations at Maison Margiela’s Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show in Paris.

Coming from the pandemic lockdowns and the unfortunate travel restrictions, many have chosen Japan as the first country to escape to once borders were opened. It comes as no surprise that in 2023, Japan welcomed almost 20 million tourists!

When you’re feeling embarrassed, when you’ve just finished exercising, or when you’ve braced yourself through cold weather, blood flows to your face and dilates, giving your cheeks a flushed look. Blushing cheeks are often associated with youth, vigor, and passion, so it’s no wonder that humans have found ways to emulate this bodily phenomenon.

Shopping the Filipino beauty scene has never been more exciting. Ten years ago, you would be pressed to find a lipstick shade that would suit your skin tone or an eyeliner that would last all day—let alone products for a complete Filipino makeup routine. Now, we’ve become spoiled for choice with the number of products local beauty brands have been coming out with.

Celebrities, no doubt, are at the forefront of beauty trends (it comes with the job!), and so it only made sense when they began making their own beauty products so that fans and followers can achieve their signature looks.

The world has eased into the post-pandemic era and with less mask-wearing, we're training the spotlight back on our lips. Lips products are taking the world by storm, with innovation upon innovation, proving the beauty truly adjusts to the times. The lip liner is a true winner this season; we consider it the beauty category of the year with countless trends emerging from the lip liner alone.

Look no further that your favorite department stores for these premium brands you may not know are actually officially distributed in the Philippines! From the recently opened Augustinus Bader to some niche fragrance brands available online, we’ve listed favorites from each label to test and try!

Sometimes, the only thing stopping you from achieving smooth, glass skin is enlarged pores. And trust us, this can be one of the most frustrating skin concerns to tackle, especially without dermatologist intervention. But there are ways to help minimize the appearance of pores, and one of our tried-and-tested ways is by adding a pore-refining toner into your skincare routine. If you’re not sure which toner you should try, we put together some of our faves and listed them below!

If you’re someone with acne-prone skin, you’ll know that you still need to use anti-acne products in your skincare routines even if you’re not breaking out ATM. And if blemishes do start to crop up, these products can help treat them and speed up the healing process. But the sheer number of anti-acne products out there can be overwhelming to navigate, which is why we always fall back on our fail-safe solution: salicylic acid serums.

Picture this: You go to bed with ~perfect~ skin for the next day to come, only to wake up to a huge, angry, and painful zit. Not the most ideal situation, especially if you have plans ahead. We’ve all been there, which is why we’re well-versed when it comes to spot treatments that can get rid of your zits ASAP. If you’re looking to banish a blemish in an instant, we rounded up some of our fave zit zappers below. The best part? You’ll be able to find one no matter what your budget is!

We all know what big a struggle trying to brighten dark underarms can be. Sometimes, popular DIY brightening methods can make your underarms look even darker in the long run. That's why it's important to turn to skin experts when dealing with problems such as this.
Thankfully, fading dark underarms was one of the topics that Dr. Vicki Belo and Dr. Hayden Kho covered in their beauty Q&A vlog and, of course, we took notes.

Dark under-eye circles can be difficult to fade. That's why when we found out that Dr. Vicki Belo and Dr. Hayden Kho tackled the subject in a beauty Q&A vlog, we hopped onto YouTube immediately to learn what we could. And the couple didn't disappoint with their useful tips and tricks.