beauty

Healthy Options tells its own “Christmas Story”

Healthy Options tells its own “Christmas Story”

By Bryle B. Suralta Filled to the brim with nostalgic treats with a wholesome twist, Healthy Options’ “Christmas Story” is here to spread the holiday spirit by introducing gifts of Christmas past, present and future. The brand launched its latest set of holiday products at its flagship store at EDSA…
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Colors are what Wella is all about

Colors are what Wella is all about

The 138-year-old brand is always on the lookout for emerging hair trends, including current shifts involving facial contouring and “breaking lines with monochromatic highlights and lowlights to bring out a client’s facial features.” By Alex Y. Vergara It wasn’t just a whimsical attempt to make guests wear shades other than…
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How to look delicious

How to look delicious

"Smell it, use it, but don't eat it." That's a friendly reminder from renowned skincare brand The Body Shop, as it launched its latest line of products. Fruity in flavor and fast-acting in nature (with some items readily moisturizing skin in as little as 15 seconds), these products ensure that your skin is…
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OPPO’s new flagship model is bringing smartphone photography to the next level

OPPO’s new flagship model is bringing smartphone photography to the next level

OPPO unveiled its much-awaited OPPO F7 phone at the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel last April 19. This new model is slated to be the brand's selfie powerhouse thanks to its 25MP front-facing camera powered by state-of-the-art beautification feature, A.I. Beauty Technology 2.0, which targets 296 facial recognition spots for precise facial customization…
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Megan’s bid to stay forever young

Megan’s bid to stay forever young

The former beauty queen attributes her natural glow to healthy living and a holistic approach to beauty and wellness. By Alex Y. Vergara Miss World 2013 Megan Young has a new role, and it could be one of her most important roles yet as she nears her 30s. In keeping…
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Our favorite celeb summer bodies on the ‘gram

Our favorite celeb summer bodies on the ‘gram

The days are longer and the sun is getting hotter, which means it's time to swap out the blazers for swim gear and head on over to the beach! Some celebs have already gotten into the summer spirit and began showing off their summer bodies. We've rounded up some of our…
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L’Oréal’s Alexandra Palt is giving the beauty industry a makeover

L’Oréal’s Alexandra Palt is giving the beauty industry a makeover

Interview by ISABELLA OLIVARES   In the past couple of years, the beauty industry has been identified as one of the world's major polluters, contributing to large-scale water pollution, improper waste disposal, mass energy consumption and plastic waste build up. While small steps have been taken by individual companies to…
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Looking fresh and rested a la Kris Aquino

Looking fresh and rested a la Kris Aquino

Women of all ages are discovering the benefits of Ultherapy not only to combat visible signs of aging, but also to look “fresher” and lessen the appearance of bloating. Kris Aquino, who has undergone the lunchtime procedure twice, happens to be one of them. The “Queen of All Media,” 47,…
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Fountain of Youth in a bottle

Fountain of Youth in a bottle

Such was the lure of the Fountain of Youth that European explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sailed off to the New World in the 16th century in search of it. Alas, his search, which led him all the way to Florida, proved futile. But that search didn’t die with him.…
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