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Ira Arellano

Ira Arellano graduated with a degree in Multimedia Arts from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. When she’s not busy writing, Ira uses her remaining free time fawning over groups with too many members, reading three books simultaneously, crying over animated shows and fictional people, and being salty over her lack of gacha luck.

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Fashion

The Best Local Activewear Brands

Having the hardest time motivating yourself to do your workout routine? Or maybe you find yourself disliking how your sweaty clothes stick to your skin whenever you exercise?

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Skin

The Best Toners

From refreshing hydration to pore-fection magic, we’ve rounded up the crème de la crème of toners that promise to elevate your skincare routine.

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Fashion

The Best Strapless Bra

A lot of women are apprehensive to wear strapless bras, but believe us when we say that the right strapless bra can be a huge game-changer. In this guide, we listed down the best strapless bras in the market.

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Makeup

The Best Makeup Setting Spray

Worked hard on your makeup for the day and then it all melted away a few hours in? Well, you don’t have to go through that heartbreak anymore with the use of a makeup setting spray.

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Skin

The Best Sunscreens

Applying sunscreen is a highly important part of skincare! Whether you’re spending time outdoors or indoors, wearing sunscreen is still a must.

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Health and Wellness

The Best Reusable Face Mask

Face masks are a necessity in our new normal lives. Thankfully, reusable masks are available in the market. Not only are they comfortable, but they’re also stylish, and protective.

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Skin

The Best Acne Supplements

Acne can be an absolute pain, but you don’t have to suffer with it forever. With these acne supplements, you can improve your skin from within.

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Makeup

The Best Full Coverage Foundation

We love our no-makeup makeup looks. But sometimes, we just need a product that can cover up all the acne marks, discoloration, and any imperfections that we see on our face.

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Skin

The Best Teeth Whitening Products

Toothpaste, mouthwash, whitening strips, even your own teeth whitening kits. All these can help you regain your brightest and whitest smile.

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Makeup

The Best Lip Gloss

In this guide, we picked the best lip gloss products out there that make your lips kissable, shining, shimmering, and splendid. Check them out!

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Makeup

Ever Bilena Powder Blush Review

Ever Bilena popped off recent years with its highly successful Pillow Pop Cream Blush. The brand has a new offering in the form of the Powder Blush, a highly pigmented skincare-makeup hybrid that applies ultra-smooth.

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Skin

What is Skin Cycling and Should You Do It?

Created by a dermatologist and approved by other skin experts, skin cycling is a skincare routine that’s being talked about all across social media.

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Makeup

4 Thai Makeup Tricks You Need to Try

Korean makeup has been the hottest trend in the beauty scene. But lately, Thai makeup is rising as well. Learn more about this style here!

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Makeup

5 Makeup Courses for Beginners

Makeup can elevate the looks of any person at any time. There are a lot of aspects to makeup, and it can get overwhelming, especially for a beginner.

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Skin

12 Beauty Habits to Build for Healthy Skin

Beauty is more than just having fun with makeup, it’s also about having skin with a healthy glow. We’ve rounded up some beauty habits that you should have in your daily routine. Check them out!

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Skin

How to Stay Fresh in Hot Weather

Summer is a fun season but the hot weather can sometimes bring discomfort. When it’s sweltering hot, it’s nearly impossible to avoid being a sweaty mess. Try out these tips on how to stay fresh under the heat of the sun!

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Makeup

Lash Lift vs Extensions: Which is Better?

Eyelashes can make your eyes pop and make you look brighter once curled. However, sometimes using a curler and mascara can be quite troubling, especially if you have to do it daily.

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Lifestyle

How to Tip for Beauty Services

Tipping can get quite confusing, especially if you live in an area where tipping culture isn’t mandatory. If you want to tip beauty service providers but aren’t sure how to, here’s something to help you out.

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Makeup

How To Apply Blush for Every Face Shape

Blushes add a natural, healthy-looking flush to any face. Whether you have a full make-up look or you just want to add a tinge of brightness and warmth to your features, swiping blush on is the way to go.

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Skin

Apotheke Science Detoxifying Face Mask Review

Detoxifying masks have mineral-rich ingredients that aid in purifying and repairing the skin. These clay masks can help in restoring the skin’s radiance and give it a new, more beautiful, glowing complexion.

By Ira Arellano

Skin

Apotheke Science Firming Toner Review

Having a toner in your skincare routine can be good as it prepares your skin for the next steps, whether it’s applying a serum or applying a primer before putting your makeup on.

By Ira Arellano