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Kedma Facial Peel Review: How Does it Peel?

July 2, 2019

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

Ashley Petallano

June 18, 2019

Hair Care & Styling, Looks, Skin-care

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

Justine Lubag

June 13, 2019

Beauty, Fashion, Looks

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

Justine Lubag

June 4, 2019

Fashion, Shopping, Tips

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

Rick Formalejo

June 4, 2019

Skin-care, Spa & Beauty Treatments

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

Mai Porras

May 21, 2019

Looks, Skin-care, Tips

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...

What Some Filipino Moms Do to Look and Feel Young

May Elona

May 14, 2019

Health, Mind & Body, Skin-care, Tips

I was walking in the mall one day when a credit card agent stopped me. She waved an application form in front of my face and said, "May credit card ka na, ne? Graduate ka na ba?" (Do you have a credit card,...

One Local Brand’s Bid to Help Dying Filipino Languages

Mai Porras

May 7, 2019

Entrepreneurship & Sidelines, Fashion, Inspiration, Shopping

The Philippines, home to 104 million Filipinos, has 175 languages. But according to Philippine National Museum chief anthropologist Artemio Barbosa, in a decade or so many no longer hear 50 of the countr...

How to Wear Today’s Hair Barrettes: From Work to Party

Renee Marsha Babao

May 2, 2019

Hair Care & Styling, Looks, Trends

Remember when you never left your house without at least one hair clip, in colors that matched your school uniform? As your sundo waited outside, your mom or dad grabbed a handful of fat, colourful bobby pi...

The Dark Dilemma: 3 Home Remedies to Whiten Your Knees and Elbows

Geri Osorio

April 25, 2019

Beauty, Looks, Skin-care

Do your dark elbows and knees make you conscious about wearing sleeveless tops and short skirts in public? Trying to get these stubborn areas to match the rest of your skin tone can get frustratin...