Beauty Archives - Page 13 of 14

The ’90s hair trend that’s making a big comeback this year

Text by Hermes Joy Tunac Graphics by Maica Frances Maglipon If you don't already know, hair accessories are having a "major" moment in fashion for several months now since the start of 2019. Experts predict that aside from hair clips and barrettes, blunt bobs and big volumes will also steal the…

Mutya ng Pilipinas sets its sights on country’s “hometown girls”

Now on its 51st year, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious homegrown beauty pageants has a new thrust and president in the person of Cory Quirino. It has also partnered with ABS-CBN, the Department of Interior and Local Governments and the Liga ng mga Barangay, as it widens…

A meeting of beautiful minds

By Maan D’Asis Pamaran There’s still a stigma attached to availing one’s self of beautifying services. People closely scrutinize celebrities and try to guess if they have “had something done,” as if doing so would take away from their luster. What should be understood though, is that undergoing aesthetic procedures…

Zap those fats and cellulite away with safe, painless microwave energy

A revolutionary slimming technology is now available in the country. Onda Coolwaves, officially distributed by Creative Skin, is a complete body contouring treatment that targets skin tightening, as well as cellulite and fat reduction all in one device. Another first, that is exclusively available at the Slimming Lab of The…

Barbie Philippines honors nine inspiring Filipino women as Barbie turns 60

By Bryle B. Suralta In celebration of Barbie's 60th anniversary last March 9, Barbie Philippines recognized nine inspiring Filipino women in the Philippines for their work and contributions to their respective fields. Held at The Block Atrium, SM North EDSA in Quezon City, the event emphasized the campaign "You can be anything," which focuses on empowering…

Bid your dark spots goodbye with Kiehl’s

With all the traffic and pollution, let’s all face it – commuting through the bustling streets of Metro Manila leaves our skin vulnerable to discoloration and clarity reduction. With harsh UV exposure, staying radiant in the city can be close to impossible. On top of this, stress, unhealthy food choices…

Catriona Gray’s tried-and-tested tips for the 21st century beauty queen

Her homecoming press con reaffirms why the country’s fourth Miss Universe deserves the crown. And if others are dead serious in following in her footsteps, they need to satisfy, she says, four requirements: know themselves, be physically and mentally strong, be oblivious to online bashing, and wear the best waterproof…

‘Be Your Own Expert’ with BYS Cosmetics

By Hermes Joy Tunac Most women have managed to develop their own go-to makeup routines after almost endless practice. For this writer, she does her makeup in just five minutes – moisturize, put sunscreen, do brows, brush some mineralized powder all over the face and finish everything off with one…

Aging gracefully takes a lot of work!

Cat Arambulo-Antonio, an outspoken advocate of beauty treatments shares her journey to self-acceptance (and all the procedures she’s undergone) as a member of the MASJ Squad You know how some women play coy about their age and beauty regimen, or swear that the secret to their youthful looks is nothing more…

The historic feats behind every Filipino beauty queen’s Miss U victory

Catriona Gray’s recent win has led not a few “beau con” fans to compare our four Miss Universe queens with one another. It’s inevitable, but we have to remember that each woman is a product of her time. They each brought something new and groundbreaking to the table when they…