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
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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
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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
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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

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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

Get Brighter Skin with Hada Labo Premium Whitening Range

     Hydrated healthy skin responds better and faster to beauty products and treatments and no one does hydration better than Hada Labo, the No. 1 facial lotion in Japan for 13 consecutive years. Hada Labo was not available in the Philippines before 2019. Skincare enthusiasts had to buy their favorite Hada Labo products in Japan or ask someone to get it for them there.

     Since Hada Labo's Philippine launch in 2019, skin-conscious Filipinos have relied on the hydrating powers of the brand's products to give them the soft, hydrated and bouncy skin of their dreams. Finally, Hada Labo brings a second skincare collection to the country. Hada Labo Premium Whitening Range harnesses the Hydrating power of Hada Labo and combines it with a Brightening effect for visibly brighter and bouncier skin with a youthful glow.

Get Brighter Skin with Hada Labo Premium Whitening Range 

Protect Your Skin from Harmful UV Rays with Sunplay Skin Aqua Sunscreen

     We've been making time for everything from mani-pedis to at-home workouts all in the name of self-care but taking extra time to focus on our skin should be our No. 1 priority. This time, the beauty buzzword is "protect." 

     Now that we are all staying indoors, protect your skin from UV light exposure and the sun with Sunplay Skin Aqua Sunscreens, a Japanese brand with cult beauty status.

Protect Your Skin from Harmful UV Rays with Sunplay Skin Aqua Sunscreen

Luminisce Glam Pouch for Mother's Day

     Time to get glam, mamas! Luminisce and its self-care surprise to moms on their special day. Self-care is not optional - in fact, it is essential to every individual. No matter how hectic life can get, making time for oneself should never take a back seat. Everyone knows how busy moms can be and how responsibilities multiply with motherhood. But this time, Luminisce wants to remind mothers to make time for themselves as well. Self-care not only helps improve one’s overall health and well-being, but it also helps others too.

     Now, Luminisce puts the spotlight on mothers who selflessly put her family first. Introducing the Glam Pouch, a carefully curated kit that contains different skincare, beauty, and wellness products to give the beauty boost that all moms deserve.

Luminisce Glam Pouch for Mother's Day

Teen Actress Arabella Del Rosario Is the New Face of Orabella

     Just recently, the beauty brand is known for its affordable and quality skincare line Orabella Philippines welcomed teen actress Arabella del Rosario as its new brand ambassador. Anne Acuña, Marketing Manager of Orabella Direct Selling Inc. said “As an up-and-coming brand, we wanted an endorser who is passionate and promising. We see that in Arabella, and we warmly welcome her into the Orabella family,’ 

     Who is Arabella? She was introduced as Orabella’s latest endorser during a virtual press conference attended by members of the media and the blogging community last month. Sharing a short feature of Arabella Del Rosario and Orabella Philippines below :)

Teen Actress Arabella Del Rosario Is the New Face of Orabella

Kojie.san Facial Care Line

     How do you take care of your skin? Facial care is an important part of skincare and knowing the right products will help you achieve the skin that you want. We all know that beauty is subjective and it is you who will decide what products will best suit your skin type.

     I don’t have flawless skin, I have uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, discoloration, Hori’s Nevus, and melasma that’s why I consider using products to lighten or remove those imperfections. Command beauty as Kojie.san celebrates the power to make a choice with the launch of their complete facial care line. This line of facial cleansers, toners, and creams come in different formats and cleansing actions to give you the freedom to command how you choose to wear and care for your skin. Know this promising line of skincare products after the jump!

Kojie.san Facial Cleansers

Feature: Imagic Cosmetics PH

     Heads up makeup junkies, I got some new babies to play with courtesy of Imagic Cosmetics PH. These makeup products are promising because they’re high quality at practical prices. If you are a beginner and building your makeup arsenal, this brand is for you! I'm not a PRO when it comes to makeup as I still can't get a hang of eyeshadow application but they sent these professional basics like the Flash Palettes, High-Definition Primer, Waterproof Gel Eyeliner, and Lip Kohl. 

     Upon research, All IMAGIC products are safe and cruelty-free! They import cruelty-free raw materials from abroad. The brand refuses to test on animals too, yay! Today, animal testing is no longer needed as they have better methods to determine if a product is dangerous for humans. According to the website, their labs will also continue to experiment with innovation, striving to create natural makeup products. This is good news to those who are supporting socially responsible cosmetics and vegan makeup aficionados. Sharing a short feature of the products they sent and why you should try them now :)

Imagic PROfessional Cosmetics

Get Hada Labo Products at 10% off on Lazada Birthday Sale

     Asian beauty product lovers will agree that the Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Lotion (30ml/Php 195.00 and 170ml/Php 685.00) deserves its status as the No. 1 facial lotion in Japan for 13 consecutive years.

     With four kinds of Hyaluronic Acid, this lotion is a thin, ultra-lightweight liquid that sinks into your skin to deeply moisturize, leaving it plump and dewy, the Japanese beauty ideal known as "mochi skin." Hada Labo Hydrating lotion, face wash, and moisturizer are formulated without any unnecessary alcohol, mineral oil, colorants, and fragrance making it perfect for all skin types, even for the most sensitive!

Feature: Mamala Thailand

     Filipinos are always curious- we love to try different things that we see on social media, that we hear from our friends, that we read from magazines, or even gave in when a relative or family member recommends something. We have the power to make something a trend especially in food, beauty, and fashion. Once that thing or that brand has reached the mainstream, it may go viral and becomes a crowd favorite.

     For almost a decade of lurking in different online platforms,  I've seen trends in the beauty industry come and go. If my memory serves me right, Japanese brands became famous for their oral beauty supplements then Koreans are known for their meticulous nth step skincare routine (until now), and Thais are giving the best of both worlds when it comes to inner and outer skincare game. Fast forward today, get to know one of the Thai brands that I discovered last year through my cousin- Mamala Thailand. The brand sent their best-selling products namely Mamala M Intense Intimate Cleanser, Mamala White Body Soap, and Mamala 9M.E.D Elixir Deo Cream. Sharing a short feature about these promising personal care products after the jump.

Feature: Mamala Thailand

Herbalife Nutrition Vitamin Mask

     Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, unveiled its new Vitamin Mask series in the Philippines last February 09, 2021, through the first-ever Herbalife Nutrition Virtual Spa Experience with Laura Garbato, Director of Worldwide Education and Training and Chairwoman of the Outer Nutrition Advisory Board. She shared her dermatological expertise with us via a discussion on Herbalife Nutrition Skin Care Fundamentals. 

      As a member of Herbalife Philippines for over a year now, I was delighted to know that our company is also on a mission on making the largest part of our body- the skin, healthy and beautiful.  As a new addition to the Company’s outer nutrition range of products, the Herbalife Nutrition Vitamin Mask series was also introduced to us. Sharing more information about these vitamin masks after the jump!

Herbalife Nutrition Vitamin Mask