By Joee Guilas They all came armed and ready. Full pageant hair and make-up. The tallest, sexiest heels. Killer bods and catwalks. The most attention-grabbing outfits. This year’s candidates of the Miss Universe Pageant headed not for an onstage appointment with the judges but were there for a...
Get that rosy glow—even if it’s not your big day! If you’re one of those brides who’s suddenly considering a virtual wedding—take a breather. Wedding makeup can be tricky: you want to glow, but not shine; you want to feel your best, but also look like yourself. This makeup collection, no...
And yes, it’s now available in the Philippines Any beauty lover dreams of having a vanity table that would look like the workspace of a makeup artist at Jennyhouse, a salon in Korea with five floors devoted to hair, makeup, and nails. Based on the photos, you’ll find their counters neatly lined...
Jane Camus Knof has pageant blood running in her veins. Her paternal aunt, Evelyn Camus, who won Binibining Pilipinas-International in 1971, placed 2nd runner-up in the Miss International finals. True to her blood she placed 2nd runner-up in the Mrs. Abu Dhabi pageant in 1997. She joined the...
Catriona Gray wearing tanyak tanyak face painting (Photo by Noel Cantalejo ) Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray continues to put the Philippines’ arts and culture at the forefront of her work as the #RaiseYourFlag series heads to Zamboanga, Mindanao. Her collaboration with One Town, One...
Beauties, assemble! We need a hero! That’s right. This year has been too much and we can all agree that we are in dire need of saving. For the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans out there, 2020 is also a sad year for its lack of superhero action in the movies. Now if you’re tired of...
Rituals fulfill a higher purpose, believe it or not—to give complete attention to oneself, to shift the focus on you. Whether for brief or extended periods, these breaks remind us to be fully present—a chance to have that (internal) “talk.” Self-care is self-love manifested. These...
Here's something to start your October. Our favorite Korean superstar Park Seo Jun is the newest face of BYS Cosmetics Philippines. “BYS has always prided itself on being a relevant brand,” beams BYS Cosmetics Philippines' Angie Goyena . “Since the Haliyu wave is at its peak, we’ve chosen...
Imagining a walk to remember along Manila Bay Photos by Noel Pabalate BEAUTY UNMATCHED Sunset at Roxas Boulevard There is no road more beautiful than Roxas Boulevard. And that’s because of all the roads in Metro Manila’s 16 cities, only Roxas Boulevard has a front and center view of the...
Here’s a little guide to the newer scents out in the market now, and I’ve tagged them to personality types, so you’ll look like you put some thought into your gift choices. Traditionally, one popular go-to when it comes to holiday gift-giving are fragrances and scents. Whether the recipient...
Because haircare is self care. Photo: Oksanakiian/Getty images Just like skincare, haircare is something personal. It’s not a one-regimen-fits-all approach. In some cases, an extensive treatment is needed to solve hair problems. One of the easiest ways to do this is with hair masks....
Your hair will thank you for it. Curly or not, long hair poses many challenges. For one, it requires a proper hair care regimen to follow. With its length, hair needs help getting the right nourishment from roots to tip. Then there is the endless picking up of hair strands left on the bed and...
