Life-changing.
It's been a while since I've gotten a facial. I practically forgot about getting my pores exhumed because I got caught up with a lot of things. Then, in December 2021, while I was doing my makeup by
Super-charge your skin.
Good skin will always be in. Plus, I've noticed that in 2020, Pinays were more focused on taking care of their skin. Another trend I witnessed rising in 2021 is Skinimalism! People were comfortable in embracing their real skin-pores,
'Maybe this was my way of reclaiming it as mine.'
Growing up, I thought I wasn't cool enough to get a tattoo. When I was younger, I had silly Catholic schoolgirl notions that they were for the tough set-people who knew how to blow smoke rings in the air, maybe? (
All your beauty and wellness needs, right this way!
Hello there! It's that time of the year again when the Cosmopolitan Editors review hundreds of beauty and wellness products in the search for the *best* ones that are worth your hard-earned sweldo. This year's theme is
Let your skin breathe.
We're fortunate to live in a time when skinimalism is in: Acne, skin texture, pores are normal. These are not meant to be hidden anymore or be considered flaws. These conditions happen to everyone, and they should be normalized. Skinimalism
Plus, how I revived my dry, damaged strands.
I've been talking to a number of people who are thinking of going blonde just to ~feel things~. The Philippines has been on lockdown since March 2020, so I'm guessing some are craving change just to keep things
'I listen to my skin a lot.'
I'm Ravy Nopuente, and I work as a freelance artist and Twitch streamer. My stream consists of playing games or creating art, which means I stay in front of my computer screen for several hours. I have to look presentable on
Did they live up to their claims?
Creating a skincare routine from scratch isn't always easy, especially if you're still learning what works for your complexion and what doesn't. This is where skincare sets come in handy-they provide you with a complete
Does it live up to the hype?
One thing you should know about me is I love a good DIY moment, whether it's coloring my hair or cutting my own bangs. So when I came across this hack from TikTok that says mixing together A Bonne Spa
Ahead, the best brow products I've been obsessed with lately.
We've all been wearing masks for over a year now. Although I love makeup, I have to admit I've been lazy in this department. I didn't think it was necessary to do the whole shebang: A
You don't need a bathtub to have a relaxing day.
Showering may be a daily essential for one's hygiene but for me, it can feel luxurious with the right products. I consider the 15 to 20 minutes of me-time I get in the bathroom sacred-whether to refresh myself at
Back to my level 10 blonde base!
Hello there! ICYDK, one of my key identifiers is my signature pink hair in varying shades. I first got my strands dyed reddish-pink back in early 2018, and it was love at first sight. I felt more like myself, it suited
I am now more confident with my bare face!
As a theater actor before the pandemic, I was always wearing heavy makeup while doing the choreography under intense stage lighting. It's safe to say my skin hasn't always been in the best condition. Looking back, my face was
'I was slowly reclaiming the light that has dimmed inside me.'
My name is Karla Gabrielle Trillanes and I'm a Social Media Marketing Analyst for Shopee. Basically, I create content for Shopee's social media pages and that includes starring in some videos for our accounts. I also work as
But can it survive WFH, errands, and workouts?
It has been a year since most of us started working from home. Personally, I have been letting my skin breathe, adjusting my makeup routine from a full face for night outs to a stay-at-home *cover and enhance* routine.This
Yep, even underneath a mask.
We're two girls who've always loved a full face of makeup, but since the pandemic, our beauty routines have drastically changed. It just doesn't make sense to wear full-coverage products anymore, so we found ourselves
It's totally worth it, y'all.
Here's the thing: I love my brows. I'm fortunate enough to have been blessed with a lot of hair on my arches that look thick and full whenever I do my usual kilay routine. One problem that I
Proudly Philippine-made!
I promised in the last quarter of 2020 that I'll take care of myself more. This includes choosing which thoughts to ~process~ in my mind and of course, never skip a pampering sesh to help myself feel good and recharged.
'I began to focus more on my skin while in quarantine.'
I'm Bianca Arcega, and I work as an Executive Assistant for Hon. Faustino Dy V, District Representative of Isabela, 6th district. I act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and other external partners. I also format memos,
I did three tests in the name of ~science~.
Let's rewind to what my life was like pre-COVID: I was busy with theater shows, Poblacion nights with friends, and occasionally, a date with a cute guy. With all of this going on, you bet I was on-point, especially