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Skip the risk of getting COVID-19 through testers with these beauty subscription boxes

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

All this talk about transitioning into the “new normal” has got me thinking about how the makeup industry is going to change. As a consumer, I’ve always been skeptical about…

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Stationery-themed makeup for when you’re tryna get some online learnin’

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

Usually by this time of the year, bookstores are filled with students buying school supplies. When I was a student, I always looked forward to the first week of school…

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These Filipino Instagram MUAs are your guides to 2020 makeup trends

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020
Amrie Cruz

These days, almost everybody wants to learn how to do their own makeup. Not only is makeup a way to feel more confident, makeup artists and enthusiasts are also now…

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Here’s a list of online beauty stores that are still delivering

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

If you’re anything like me, I usually treat myself to a pamper day whenever I get too stressed out. And with everything that’s happening around us, it’s almost impossible to…

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Category is Social Distancing: Makeup gurus bring their A-game on IG

Posted on April 24, 2020April 28, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

I’m guessing many of us haven’t been putting the same kind of effort into dressing up and putting on makeup ever since the enhanced community quarantine started. I don’t know…

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Shop online: Restock sanitary napkins and other beauty essentials

Posted on April 24, 2020April 24, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

Because of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), many people aren’t allowed to leave their homes unless they have a quarantine pass or they’re frontliners. This is why those who have…

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Let it grow: Accepting your body hair during quarantine

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

Just like with quarantine weight, people are freely growing out their body hair. Several men have participated in the #QuarantineBeard challenge, which is sort of an extension of No Shave…

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“Looking ugly” and makeup-shaming should never be a selling strategy

Posted on February 29, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

According to a popular beauty brand, “ugly” is the new social trend they’re trying to hinge on for 2020. And yes, it allegedly sounds as bad as you’d expect. Estée…

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You can get acrylic nails at these salons

Posted on February 27, 2020February 28, 2020

I’ve always dreamt of having someone paint my nails with beautiful designs, ones with gems like on those nail art YouTube channels. Recovering from being a chronic nail biter during…

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The problem with the Earphone Waist Challenge and looking “thin enough”

Posted on February 22, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

Internet challenges can be silly and stupid at times, what’s important is that netizens have fun while participating. It can be as simple as the Dolly Parton challenge to the…

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Skip the risk of getting COVID-19 through testers with these beauty subscription boxes

Stationery-themed makeup for when you’re tryna get some online learnin’

These Filipino Instagram MUAs are your guides to 2020 makeup trends

Here’s a list of online beauty stores that are still delivering

Category is Social Distancing: Makeup gurus bring their A-game on IG

Shop online: Restock sanitary napkins and other beauty essentials

Let it grow: Accepting your body hair during quarantine

You can get acrylic nails at these salons

The problem with the Earphone Waist Challenge and looking “thin enough”

Trans women aren’t pretending and they don’t owe anyone disclosure

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