My writing consists of lifestyle and beauty articles, and I've been published in titles like Cosmo.ph, Preview.ph, and The Beauty Edit PH.
Beauty on a Budget: Why Drugstore Makeup Remains a Timeless Choice
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 Genius and the Legend That Is Pat McGrath
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.
A Very Thorough Guide on J-Beauty Shopping in Japan
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!
New Ways to Blush: The Trends That Made One of The Oldest Forms of Makeup Big
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.
F-Beauty’s Big Moment: Breakthrough Brands and Top Products That Made A Difference
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.
What's In A Name?
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.
Lipstatic!
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.
Easy Access
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!
Found: The Best Pore-Minimizing Toners To Try For *Smoother* Skin
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!
These Salicylic Acid Serums Will Keep Your Acne-Prone Skin Clear
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.
The Best Spot Treatments That Can *Shrink* Your Zits ASAP
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!
Dr. Vicki Belo: To Fade Dark Underarm Marks, Rethink Hair Removal
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.
How to Get Rid of Dark Under Eye Circles, According to Dr. Vicki Belo and Dr. Hayden Kho
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.
Applying Serum On Your Underarms? Here’s Why It Actually Works
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.
Denise Julia: Making Her Dreams As a Pinay Singer Come to Life with Over 23 Million Streams Under Her Belt
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.