Should You Get Makeup on a Budget?
As a yuppie that isn’t rolling in money, I try to save when I can, and sometimes, that means buying products at the lower end of the price range. But other times, you have to spend more money on some things...
Spoil Yourself: Pampering Tips for Your Dream Hair
As a Modern Filipina, you have a lot on your plate every day. You could be a mom whose daily morning task list rivals the routine of C-suite executive; a college student who’s probably juggling a part-time ...
Beauty to Travel: Packing Skin and Hair Care Essentials
Some people travel within the country or around the world to discover who they are outside their comfort zone. Some people hit the road or ride the plane to gain refreshing perspectives and create meaningfu...
How I Straightened Out My Hair Problems with a Conditioner
As someone who has had hair problems since college, the opportunity to try out a hair product is something I would never miss out on. Ever since I realized curling your hair every day with cheap curling iro...
Kedma Facial Peel Review: How Does it Peel?
I joined the beauty cult – the multitude of modern Filipinas who proudly proclaim “skin care is life” – about a year ago. Since then, I’d like to believe that my skin has improved, although it’s nowhere nea...
Praying for a Hair and Skin Care Miracle: I Tried Black Mud Beauty Items
I take skin care and hair care seriously.
During my high school days, I suffered from acne on my face and shoulders, plus frizzy and stubborn hair. College was a lot better since I became more proactive ...
Long-Wearing Foundation: The High-End vs. Mid-Range vs. Affordable
In my experience as a makeup beginner, a broke college student, and a young professional, I’ve tried products from all price ranges. I’ve found that what some beauty bloggers say about makeup is true, and j...
Sharper Image: Great Finds in the Men’s Department
When I was in high school, there wasn’t a section for plus size clothing yet. When I had to shop for clothes or shoes, it was always a struggle to shop for my size because all the brands were mixed and not ...
I Used an Eye-Gel and Everyone Thought I Slept for 8 Hours
Puffiness and eye bags. Two things I can relate to, especially since I only get four hours of sleep (sometimes less) on most days. My apartment is only 45 minutes to an hour away from my office—in...
Post-Beach Skin Care Hacks to Soothe and Treat Sunburn
Lost luggage, mosquito bites, and the sun being nowhere in sight during your entire trip —these are just a few major vacation spoilers. But there is nothing quite like the pain, itch, and unsightl...