For marketing manager Lesley Ann Guevarra and performance marketing director Bea Besa, love grew quietly over laughter, shared playlists, and small gestures that added up over time. Twelve years later, they’ve nurtured a relationship, grounded in comfort, care, and a shared love for beauty.

Lesley and Bea: It’s something that grew over time.

Lesley: With Bea, it’s her talent with musical instruments, especially when she plays the guitar or piano. It’s one of those things that never fails to get me and makes me kilig every time.

Bea: I love Lesley’s sassiness and sense of humor. She’s quick-witted and has a playful sarcastic charm that always makes me laugh in her own way. But underneath it all is her soft side. She may come off strong, and mataray (intimidating) but she’s incredibly caring, thoughtful, and deep-loving.

Lesley and Bea: On our first date, we watched Safe House at the cinema. It also happened to be the first movie we saw together. It was such a random pick but that’s when we discovered we both enjoy action and thriller films. And since we knew we’d be sitting close to each other, we made sure we smelled good!

Lesley: It has become more grounded and mature, much like how our beauty styles have evolved. I’ve moved on from hot pink and purple lipsticks to more muted pinks and nude tones. Bea, on the other hand, has traded her lower lash line black eyeliner for a more polished upper lid look and ditched the colored contacts too!

Lesley: For me, it’s Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, my ultimate skincare staple, which I’ve probably been using for as long as we’ve been together, and something Bea has also grown to love. For Bea, it’s MAC Russian Red, her signature bold red lipstick that’s been a constant through the years. And most recently, Le Labo Another 13 has become extra special to us because it reminds us of our anniversary trip to Japan.

Lesley: We make each other feel beautiful through genuine compliments. Whether it’s noticing a nice outfit before work, appreciating a makeup look for date night, or simply saying, “you look good” even post-workout with no makeup. We never miss a chance to make each other feel seen and appreciated.

Lesley: It’s the effort we put into getting ready for each other. Most of the time, we even end up matching. Bea always asks what I’m wearing and what color so she can match with me. And even on our usual date nights, we still do our hair and makeup like it’s something special. It’s our way of showing that we want to feel good about ourselves and still look good for each other, even after all these years.

Bea: I find it really sweet that Lesley always brings her A-game, especially when I have to attend formal events. She preps all her skincare and makeup products with a full range of brushes just to make sure I look my best. It’s one of the things I love most about her.

Lesley: It’s as simple as asking how our days went, then convincing each other to go on a spontaneous dinner or movie date to lift each others’ spirits.

Bea: It always makes me smile when, after the date, she says, “Thank you for today, that’s exactly what I needed.” It’s in those little moments that I know sumakses ako (it was a success).

Lesley and Bea: Honestly, it depends on our mood. A beautiful day could mean trying a new restaurant or simply lounging on the couch with our little furbaby, Chelsea, watching movies and snacking on popcorn. Whether we’re out exploring something new or just doing nothing at all, as long as we’re together, it’s a beautiful day.