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LOVE, with caveats: The Urban Decay All Nighter Liquid Foundation
I hadn't intended to buy new makeup any time soon - I have too much! - but it all started when I wandered into the Urban Decay store in Suria KLCC Mall. I was in Kuala Lumpur recently and was stunned...
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Tutorial: The ultimate anti-hulas makeup routine
Summer in the Philippines require a particular set of makeup skills. On a normal day out I'd recommend you wear the lightest amount of makeup you can get away with. However, sometimes, you might need...
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CK All: A modern take on the 90’s cult fragrance
CK One is a household name among fragrances, and perhaps the most popular unisex fragrance in existence. As a 90’s kid, I remember this scent fondly as one of the cool perfumes that everyone coveted....
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The 10 must-have mattes from Pink Sugar, swatched on three skin tones
I've been working in beauty for a few years now, with my first post being a social media manager for several beauty brands. With each brand that I handled, I would always receive this one same...
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Sale Alert: It's 50% off hair products this May 27 over at Watsons
Aside from makeup, playing with your hairstyle and changing up your hair color are easy ways to spice up your look. There’s no need to go to expensive salons though; if you’re on a budget, Watsons...
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Pimple Popping 101: How to get it all out cleanly, with less damage to skin
Who watches those viral pimple popping videos? I do! I know, gross, but it's not like I actively search for them. It's just that when one pops up on my feed, I can't. Look. Away. It's fascinating how...
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Hot Right Now: An exclusive first look at Happy Skin’s latest mattes
Can you believe that Happy Skin Cosmetics is less than four years old? It certainly feels like we’ve known them a lot longer, considering how their products have become kit staples and cult favorites...
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Let's tour Avon City, the brand's first ever product expo
A few months ago, I got my hands on some data about the Philippine beauty industry, for work. It contains a lot of useful information about what sells here, what consumers look for, and the ranking of...
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Quick Rave: Here are three sleeper hits from Clinique that I love using lately
Honestly, makeup has taken a backseat for me because of the pandemic. I’ve been working in beauty for almost 13 years so it was quite strange to not be as involved with makeup as I always have. There...
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Does Kiehl’s newest eye serum actually work? Here’s a before and after!
Product photography by Perkin GotohioThe moment Kiehl’s put “Dark Circle Diminishing” + “Vitamin C” in their latest eye serum, I’m sure they wrote my name on the bottle. I felt like the brand heard my...
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Swatches + Review: The Detail Cosmetics Velvet Flush Collection
Although it feels like it was just yesterday when I reviewed Details Cosmetics’ Powder Pout Collection, I am not complaining one bit! After all, who doesn’t like new makeup? Now, while new makeup...
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I'm a yoga teacher with damaged hair, and here's why Herbal Essences worked...
Words by Bambi dela Cruz / Product Photography by Perkin GohioThis story is brought to you by Herbal EssencesI’m the type of person who has to wash her hair every single day. As a yoga teacher who...
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A Rave: Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara
Now that we’re on masks all the time, eye makeup has never been more relevant. These days I don’t step out of the house without at least some eyebrows and mascara on. Forget the base - these two...
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An ode to OG Makeup: The NARS Laguna Bronzer
Gosh, this really takes me back. I actually first reviewed the NARS Laguna Bronzer nine years ago. I remember using it for a few years and moving on to something else, but a few months ago NARS sent me...
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How Vitamin C Serum Benefits Our Skin
This story is brought to you by OlayVitamin C is known to boost our immune systems, so we usually take it orally as a food supplement. But did you know that when applied topically, Vitamin C serum...
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New Skincare Alert: A look into Happy Skin’s Cleansing Gel and Water Cream
Skincare has been at the forefront of my beauty life last year and I alternate between a full blown routine to days where I just want it quick and easy. But the thing with products for quick and easy,...
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A random rant: My love-hate relationship with makeup
I was cleaning my brushes the other day and while doing so, I thought about how much I hate the process. One, I’m 6’2” so my back always hurts whenever I bend over the sink to rinse my makeup brushes....
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Here’s your pre-Valentine’s Day guide to buying makeup for your beloved
If someone you love is passionate about makeup then it’s only natural that you want to support it. A beauty item or two is sure to make them happy since it’s something they would enjoy using! But where...
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The verdict on budget-friendly Shopee staple, Sace Lady
If you’re an avid deal-browser on Shopee, odds are you’ve seen Sace Lady around. This Chinese makeup brand is often on sale, and the prices are sure to pique the beauty bargain hunter’s interest. So to...
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The Derma Corner: How to find out your skin type, according to a dermatologist
Do you know what your skin type is? It’s a key piece of information that will have you choose the right products for you. It will help you avoid common mistakes I’ve seen in my practice, when some of...
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