WHAT'S IN MY BAG?

Model Raya Mananquil's Daily Essentials And Beauty Secrets

The supermodel and animal rights advocate gives Cosmo some beauty tips—and a peek inside her bag!
Posted on April 20, 2010 10:00 am by Neri Almo
Photo: Neri Almo

Cosmo visited fashion model-slash-radio jock Raya Mananquil at her home recently, just to take a look inside her everyday bag--a Topshop tote. The host of The Magazine Show on NU 107 was very accommodating and totally game to show us her stuff. As a bonus, she also shared some tips on makeup and fashion.

She admitted that there really is a bit of pressure to be beautiful every time she goes out in public because of her status as a model. "You know, when people know that you're a model, I guess you can't help it," she said.

However, Raya explained, "You know, it's not necessarily a sad reality. It's just how it works in the industry. I mean, being a model, you have to protect yourself in a certain way. I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing. I think there's nothing wrong with trying to look beautiful. Everyone strives to be and look beautiful. It's one of the things that attract people, whether physically or intrinsically. I think, for some people, beauty can be a shallow aspect of life. It should be celebrated."

As an active member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), she really practices its main advocacy. For example, Raya is very particular about the makeup products that she uses. "I try to use products that are not tested on animals."

While Cosmo was taking a photo of her MAC powder, Raya told us, "I use MAC because they don't test on animals."

She also added, "I try to use as many natural and organic products [as possible]. There are brands that I buy in Healthy Options. They're not really known like big brands. You know, you wanna put as little chemicals on your face [as you can]."

When asked for the most important beauty tip she could share with Cosmo readers, Raya answered, "Don't stress yourself too much. You know, I truly, honestly believe—it's a cliche—but what you feel inside is manifested physically. And I think, when you're more at peace with yourself and your life, it shows."

Check out the other stuff inside Raya's Topshop bag by clicking on the 'View Gallery' button below.

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pink_baby

26. Wow she has a lot of MAC make-up! I find it nice and practical that she uses MAC because they don't test on animals, I love it!
May 07, 2010 at 11:37 am report abuse
Alex Asistio

25. I love her wallet!!! Her lipshine her mirror and all the mac makeup. :) But its the wallet that i super love!
May 03, 2010 at 07:20 pm report abuse
Elyz_Iza

24. I like her Topshop bag! I like it that it's trendy, functional, spacious, the black color and has many pockets/ compartments =)
April 28, 2010 at 04:17 pm report abuse
sexy_lola

23. All of the stuff in her bag are really basic and I suppose the bag is still roomy for other things if she needs to bring anything else
April 25, 2010 at 05:14 pm report abuse
flyingfish

22. i love that she uses coconut oil as a make up remover! idol!
April 25, 2010 at 12:43 pm report abuse
olivefausto

21. i also carry an extra bag in case i need one. just a foldable tote will do
April 25, 2010 at 10:59 am report abuse
nbc

20. How I wish I can afford a mac!
April 23, 2010 at 09:41 pm report abuse
kessthea

19. Yey, we have the same powder. :-)
April 22, 2010 at 11:48 pm report abuse
verybelicious

18. 18. i like her little red mirror. it reminds me of tokidoki mirror for smashbox :)
April 22, 2010 at 05:54 pm report abuse
Elyz_Iza

17. I admire Raya =)
April 22, 2010 at 04:08 pm report abuse
vivatRegina

16. @monetski1975: Haha! I don't think Topshop makes bags with real leather. They'd be too expensive. ;)
April 22, 2010 at 11:06 am report abuse
bashful_vixen

15. she's such a simple girl. very eco-chic. pero her sister's prettier.
April 22, 2010 at 10:40 am report abuse
pinayblogger

14. This is just from my observation, I don't have anything against Raya, but I don't see her as a healthy person, she looks too skinny. IDK, I just see her that way. Is she vegetarian? She probably need some meat in her diet, I have a vegetarian friend and she gave up because she's getting weaker with all the "regimen" they give her.
April 21, 2010 at 08:38 pm report abuse
monetski1975

13. i hope it's a synthetic bag you're sporting ms animal rights advocate! ;-)
April 21, 2010 at 05:44 pm report abuse
jhe_1212

12. 12. Nice!
April 21, 2010 at 08:36 am report abuse
summerinparis128

11. we have the same mac lipglass! i love mac too! :)
April 21, 2010 at 08:21 am report abuse
myles_away

10. simple but fab Raya! :)
April 21, 2010 at 04:48 am report abuse
kgtiu87

9. Great stuff!
April 21, 2010 at 12:31 am report abuse
zyramae_12

8. love her kikay kit.. it rocks..the details really rocks me on!and the mac makeups! looking forward to have one!
April 20, 2010 at 09:29 pm report abuse
reeya

7. i love mac too! ganda ng mga gamit nya..
April 20, 2010 at 09:18 pm report abuse
loveme.hateme

6. simplicity is beauty! :D
April 20, 2010 at 07:08 pm report abuse
sweetdecember

5. 5. simple & elegant, like her practical stuff and most especially her advocacies.
April 20, 2010 at 04:14 pm report abuse
Santori01

4. Raya is really a good model.. she can carry herself.. i like her because she's proud of her color..
April 20, 2010 at 03:14 pm report abuse
handpaintedsky

3. i like her simplicity :)
April 20, 2010 at 01:16 pm report abuse
carried_away

2. I love Raya!
April 20, 2010 at 11:43 am report abuse
MayaGabunales

1. she's really fabulous!
April 20, 2010 at 10:13 am report abuse