The Two Types of Glutathione (and which one is better!)

     Glutathione has been a part of our skin-care products which helps us achieve fairer and even-toned skin. But do you know that there are actually two types of glutathione and that not all glutathione supplements are the same?

     The first type of glutathione, L-glutathione (reduced), is the one that is more familiar to the public since it is the most common glutathione present in the food supplements that we take. The only downside to this type is that there are limitations when it comes to its effectiveness. L-glutathione still needs to be oxidized in our body so that it can be converted into something that can be easily absorbed by our body.

The Two Types of Glutathione (and which one is better!)

6 Must-Know Beauty Tips And Tricks To Have A Perfect Look

     Everyone has a unique way of dealing with everything related to their beauty, which is perfectly fine. However, does this mean there are no certain secrets to getting that dream look on a daily basis? Surely, there are!

     And this is exactly what we are going to talk about in the beauty tricks listed below that will let you know about the essentials to taking care of your beauty in the long run instead of the other way around. So, without further ado, keep scrolling to find out what you might have been missing till now!

6 Must-Know Beauty Tips And Tricks To Have A Perfect Look
image from freepik.com

Janine Gutierrez for Bio Science’s Bio Gold

     If anyone knows how to keep their skin glowing, youthful, and radiant it would be fashion muse and top Filipina actress, Janine Gutierrez. At the relaunch of Bio Science’s Bio Gold line at The Look, SM Aura last May 14, Janine shared her secret to her glowing skin.

     Bio Science is a premium skin care brand specifically developed for Asian skin. Its products are made specially to suit Asian skin and their needs. “Working closely with the brand, the major reason why Bio Science products are so special is because of the Bio-Energy Complex,” Janine shared. “It’s a formula which is a scientific innovation that increases our skin’s oxygen intake by 39%, helping improve our skin’s absorption of the nourishing bio-ingredients, keeping the skin healthy, energized, and youthful.”

Janine Gutierrez for Bio Science’s Bio Gold 

Feature: Rosy Peel Plus

     Photoaging or the damage the sun does to the skin can result in wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots and melasma and overall early aging. As much as we love the sun, we do not like what it can do to our skin.

Excessive sun exposure can dry your hair and even burn your scalp. Harmful effects of the sun can be avoided by always wearing sunscreen when going out and protective clothing if you know you’re going to be exposed for long periods of time. Avoid sun exposure from 10am to 3pm because this is when sunburn-causing ultraviolet rays are at their strongest.

     Aside from outer protection, nourishing the body from the inside can help. Vitamin C is one of the vitamins that I religiously take every day. I’ve tried different brands before and one of them is Rosy Peel- a natural vitamin c supplement that contains fruit extracts. Fast forward today, it's making a comeback as Rosy Peel Plus. Now with a boost of collagen, this all-natural supplement is here to give you a healthier, younger and brighter skin plus a boost in summer protection so your skin and hair stay healthy in any weather. More information about Rosy Peel Plus after the jump!

Feature: Rosy Peel Plus

Women’s Inspiring Winning Moments Spotlighted by ZP Therapeutics

     “Babae ka, hindi babae lang.” Women have always proved that they are way more than what society limits them to be. That’s why it is only fitting to highlight their triumphs – exactly what leading healthcare company ZPTherapeutics (ZPT) did this International Women’s Month!

     Virtually, ZPT spotlighted When Women Win: Hear These Feel-Good Stories of Pinays Thriving In Their Chosen Fields. Hosted by Bianca Valerio, the session gathered a powerhouse of Pinays from different fields to elevate their inspiring success stories – Founder and CEO of Ideal Visa Consultancy Charity Delmo, award-winning stage actress Sheenly Gener, President and Founder of Rags2Riches Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, and Founder and CEO of Style Genie, Abbie Victorino. Even host Bianca is a lady boss herself being a life coach and author.

 Women’s Inspiring Winning Moments Spotlighted by ZP Therapeutics

J-beauty Brand that Asian Superstars like Blackpink’s Jisoo, Jun Ji Hyun, and Jeon Somi Love

     Actors, singers, and basically anyone who works in front of the camera tend to be picky about the beauty products they use, as part of their job is to maintain great and healthy skin. To help them achieve that, it’s important they use products that truly work. There’s one cult J-beauty brand that Asian superstars like Blackpink’s Jisoo, Jun Ji Hyun, and Jeon Somi all use and love: Hada Labo.

     K-pop star and actor Jisoo has once revealed that she has dry skin, so she tends to choose nourishing and moisturizing products like the Shiro Jyun Arbutin Whitening Lotion. Beloved Korean superstar Jun Ji Hyun who’s most known for her films like My Sassy Girl and her series My Love from the Star was once the face of the OG Goku Jyun Hydrating Lotion which she said gave her bouncy, deeply hydrated skin. Jeon Somi, a Korean solo singer and a former member of the project girl group I.O.I who loves super moisturizing products, has been recently tapped to endorse the same Goku Jyun Hydrating Lotion.

J-beauty Brand that Asian Superstars like Blackpink’s Jisoo, Jun Ji Hyun, and Jeon Somi Love

Feature: NAMI Water-Based, 18-Free, and Vegan Nail Polish

     I'm always having second thoughts on getting my nails done. Like my hair, my nails are brittle and my thin skin easily gets wounded if the nail technician is not experienced in pushing back cuticles and removing dead skin gently. Another thing is the kind of nail polish to be used because my nails get yellow easily with harsh brands. 

     Gone are the days that I will just opt for cleaning manicure and pedicure services because there's a new nail polish brand that is non-toxic, cruelty-free, odor-free, and vegan. Nami officially launches the first water-based, 18-free, vegan nail polish brand in the Philippines. My eyes sparkled when I saw the beautiful colors and features of Nami. More information about Nami and the shades available below :)

Feature: NAMI Water-Based, 18-Free, and Vegan Nail Polish 

SaSa x Shopee Beauty

     It's the time of the year again to stock up beauty essentials. If you're a beauty junkie who loves trying out fresh drop skincare products or just a newbie building your basic stash, there's an online shop where you can score premium skincare items for less.

     SKINCARE SALE ALERT! Get your hands on these branded skinsentials from SaSa x Shopee Beauty and get up to 88% off! Whoa! That's an awesome deal that you should not miss especially on cult favorites and luxury brands that you've been itching to try. I was browsing at the official SASA Shopee online store since last night and cannot contain my excitement as I add the products that's on my wishlist months ago. So without further ado, here are the brands (my favorite skincare brands) and their highly-raved products that you might want to consider adding to your cart before the sale ends!

SaSa x Shopee Beauty

Fact or Fiction? Discover the Truth about Skincare with Physiogel

     We’ve all got goals when it comes to our skin. Whether you want to avoid breakouts, fight irritation, or keep it blemish-free, we all have unique skincare needs — and managing them can be pretty complicated. With a myriad of trendy skincare products hitting the shelves and run-off-the-mill skincare hacks from Dr. Internet, it’s not always easy to figure out what really works and what doesn’t.

     The best thing you can do? Go straight to the experts. In celebration of National Healthy Skin Month, Physiogel invited board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Coreen Sampedro, during its SIS Session on FB Live last November 20, helping us demystify skincare with professional advice. Armed with experience and backed by science, Dr. Coreen set the record straight on typical beauty and skincare myths to better guide us in our routines. Check out the truth about these myths after the jump!

Fact or Fiction? Discover the Truth about Skincare with Physiogel

Feature: Hakubi White C

     Have you ever wondered why Japanese women have nice skin? Yes, they are naturally white but there’s a certain glow especially in natural light. I’ve tried a couple of skincare products from Japan and I must admit they are so effective that’s why I’m so giddy to share this promising Japanese brand. Say hello to Hakubi White C!

     Filipinas can now experience the wonders of J-beauty because Hakubi White C is finally here! The Hakubi White C line is composed of Hakubi White C tablets, Hakubi Q10 Cream, Hakubi BB Cream, and Hakubi White C Gel. These are formulated using Japanese skincare science that helps enhance Filipina skin by revealing beaming beauty from within. More details about the launch and the promising products to try below.

Feature: Hakubi White C

Keep Your Beauty Routine Simple on Vacation

     For most people, a vacation means a chance to escape, unwind, and step out of your everyday life in all senses. With that in mind, you don’t want to be spending hours in your room grooming and applying your makeup. Of course, you want to look put-together, but you can do so in a way that is simple and quick and gives you that fresh-faced look that is ideal when on vacation especially in the summer months.

     Here are some simple and easy-to-follow steps that will simplify your beauty routine while on your holidays, which also means you won’t have to pack anywhere near as many items.

Keep Your Beauty Routine Simple on Vacation
image from pexels.com

The 5 Best Heatless Hair Tools for Volume

     If you want volume for your hair and it is normally flat then you are going to need a little help to get the look you desire. Fortunately, there are plenty of options when volumizing your hair. One of the best is to use appliances designed specifically for this purpose.

     We’ll take a look in a moment at the best heatless hair tools to use on your hair to get the desired results. However, it is important to note that the right shampoo and other products, such as those from the Kerastase range, can do a lot of the work for you.

The 5 Best Heatless Hair Tools for Volume
image from pexels.com

For the Legaspi Family, Time Stands Still with Luminisce

     We watched them enjoy ice cream in front of the TV as a family, we cried when mom and dad got married in a surprise wedding like no other, and we saw the twins gracefully transform from kids to young adults. The Legaspis—Zoren, Carmina, Mavy, and Cassy—have gone through different milestones in the public eye, and though their special family moments happened through many years, a lot are quick to notice that the Legaspis never seem to age.

     When a photo of theirs went viral a few years back, which showed the entire family dressed in black and looking impeccably beautiful, a number of comments talked about how the Legaspis had “vampire genes,” with their beauty unchanging and seemingly preserved through time.

 For the Legaspi Family, Time Stands Still with Luminisce

7 Ways You Can Save Money on Makeup

     You really love makeup. You love it to the point where it could be a problem — more specifically, a financial problem. Your makeup spending habit doesn’t mesh well with your budget, and you need to find a way to keep your favorite hobby without going broke. Read ahead to find out how.

7 Ways You Can Save Money on Makeup
image from pexels.com

Sunplay Skin Aqua Your Protection from Sun and Blue Light

     How much sunscreen should you apply on your face and body to avoid sunburn and skin damage brought about by sun exposure, which could result in fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles? For the face, squeezing sunscreen along the length of two fingers is the right amount. Sunscreen should also be reapplied every two hours.

     Sunplay Skin Aqua has everything you want from your sun protection products. These sunscreens offer high sun protection indices and contain skin-friendly ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, Aloe Extract and Collagen. This means that aside from sun protection, Sunplay Skin Aqua products can also be your daytime moisturizer and/or makeup primer because they're light in texture, leave no white cast and don't contain mineral oil and fragrance. A bonus: They don't sting your eyes when you sweat. Get to know more about their sunscreen line after the jump.

Sunplay Skin Aqua Your Protection from Sun and Blue Light

Hada Labo Says ‘You Do You’

     When it comes to skincare, Hada Labo has two basic rules. One is Never Scrimp on Hydration. Two, You Do You, which means there aren't any rules. You don't need to follow a number of steps. You just need to use products that hydrate your skin to give it that soft, bouncy, and youthful look. At the heart of Hada Labo's Perfect x Simple skincare philosophy are the iconic Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion, the brand's flagship product and the No. 1 Lotion in Japan for 14 consecutive years.

     The Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Lotion is packed with four types of Hyaluronic Acid that can attract and hold up to 2,000 times its own weight in water! Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that maximizes moisture retention, leaving skin supple and dewy. It’s a gentle ingredient that can work for all skin types, whether you have oily, dry or combination skin, so it is safe to incorporate into your routine. It’s also free from fragrance, alcohol, color and mineral oil so it won't harm your skin. More details about the Hada Labo Hydrating Range after the jump.

Hada Labo Says ‘You Do You’
Hada Labo Hydrating Range

3 Ways to Stop Overspending on Skin Care

     If money’s tighter than your skin after a chemical peel, could your skincare routine be the problem? Here’s how to find out if you’re spending too much on skincare and how to get clear, dewy skin without breaking the bank.

3 Ways to Stop Overspending on Skin Care

image from: FreePik

Watsons' Most Loved are the Products YOU Picked

     Watsons is back with its Most Loved products for the second year. These are the items that Watsons has recognized as the top brands shoppers picked & recommended from their counters and shelves. With over 800 physical stores nationwide and a mobile app, Watsons is available to many Filipinos anytime, anywhere, who was very definite about their health, beauty and wellness find.

     The Most Loved line-up includes Best of Health & Beauty, People's Choice, and New Favorites. While we're used to shopping at Watsons, only to be overwhelmed by the number of choices (all of them good), take a look at the best brands this year.

Watsons' Most Loved are the Products YOU Picked

Feature: Vaseline Daily Tone Up Sun Cream SPF40

     One of the downsides of living in a tropical country is the humidity. In the Philippines, being under the sun is something we experience regardless of the season.  However, the summer months bring on harsher heat and dry weather that even indirect sunlight can cause sunburn and skin damage. That's why when I became meticulous in my skincare regimen years ago, I make sure that I have different sunscreens in my stash. Sunscreen is life for me. 

     That's why here in our country, where we certainly experience the scorching heat of the sun even if it's rainy season, we're always on the lookout for a sunscreen that not only protects our skin from this but is also lightweight, so we can avoid the sticky, uncomfortable feeling, especially in humidity. Whether we’re out by the beach, getting Vitamin D during a workout, or even indoors by a window, sunscreen is a skincare must-have all year round. Vaseline, a skincare brand known for its healing properties, has launched its first-ever sun care product, Vaseline Daily Sun Care to keep your skin protected and hydrated from within. More information about the product after the jump.

Feature: Vaseline Daily Tone Up Sun Cream SPF40

Say Goodbye to Dry Lips with Mentholatum LipCare

     Our lips are always exposed to the elements and come in contact with food, substances in the air and so much more. They're also prone to dryness and chapping because they lack oil glands.

     The best way to treat dry lips is to hydrate and nourish them with a good lip balm. Kiss dry and chapped lips goodbye with Mentholatum LipCare products. Apply it before you put on your lipstick or after you've applied all your skincare products. Your lips deserve the same TLC as your skin. More information about these lip balms below.

Mentholatum Therapy Lip Balm and Mentholatum Therapy Lip Gel 

• Not only repair and protect chapped lips with camphor for effective healing against dryness and windburn. 
• They also provide comfort from the soreness and burning caused by exposure to the sun, wind, and harsh weather. 
• Both have SPF 15 UV Protection and menthol that provides a cooling and refreshing feel to lips.

Say Goodbye to Dry Lips with Mentholatum LipCare

Mentholatum Therapy Lip Balm and Mentholatum Therapy Lip Gel