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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.

Underarm routines aren’t new—a lot of people use multiple products on their kilikili nowadays. And that’s probably because people have realized that underarm skin is very sensitive and delicate, so it’s important to take just as much care of it as you would with your face.

If you’re an avid TikTok user, you might’ve come across the song NVMD used as the sound for a number of different videos. You might’ve even asked yourself if Ariana Grande released a new single when you heard it. But Pinay singer Denise Julia, the voice behind the viral song, has a lot more to offer than just sounding like Ariana Grande—and her quick rise to fame proves it.

You may have encountered TikToks on how to be ‘That Girl’ on your For You Pages. You know, the girl who gets up early, keeps a schedule of her daily routine (including time for breaks), and prioritizes her wellness and mindfulness activities just as much as she prioritizes work and school—all while making it look easy. For some, it’s a lifestyle to aspire to, but for Leonah Yosalina, it’s an average day in her life.

With sleek buns and ponytails currently en vogue thanks to the "clean girl" look, frizz has become a problem we have no choice but to tackle. This can be especially difficult given our hot weather and humid climate, but taming frizz isn’t impossible. You just need to be strategic with the products you use, the hairstyles you try, and even the haircuts you get. Below, we share a few tips on how you can tame frizz and flyaways for good.

While you may have 25 different skincare products for your face, your body care routine might consist of just a body wash and lotion. And this makes sense: the skin on your face is more sensitive and more prone to irritation compared to that of your body. That said, you can really benefit from a well-thought-out body care regimen, especially if you want smooth and even skin.

While you may have your skincare routine down pat, there’s a slight chance that you could be neglecting body care. This becomes an issue when you’re dealing with dry, rough skin. Remember: Nourishing your body is just as important as nourishing your face. If you’re struggling to keep your body hydrated and moisturized, read on to find out some easy body care tips to integrate into your routine.

There’s a reason why we always go back to the fresh makeup look: It’s timeless, versatile, and easy to achieve. When in doubt or in a pinch, this look is probably your go-to to look put together in whatever you wear and wherever you go. But if you’ve yet to master the look and find your signature fresh face, we have a few easy tips you can incorporate into your makeup routine.