How’s everybody doing with their New Year’s Resolutions? Even though the first month of the new year has ended and the Lunar New Year celebrations are just about over, it still isn’t too late to start. Don’t be afraid to pick up now! Beauty resolutions are common, I mean who doesn’t want to be beautiful. Whether you resolved to start a skincare routine, learn to do your own makeup or to groom yourself a little better moving forward — we’re sure the beauty products we have on our list will prove helpful. Let’s get on with it!
Better Skin for 2020
Having good, clear skin is a good indicator of health and beauty. When it comes to applying makeup, a great canvas (read: your skin) makes creating looks all the easier. You also need fewer cosmetics since there’s no need to cover up your glowing complexion. If you are working towards clearer skin for 2020, check out the following products.
Fresh Skinlab Beauty Water
Fresh Skinlab has recently come to the spotlight as a favorite of beauty influencers in the country. Their Beauty Water is one of their freshest offerings — pun absolutely intended! This multi-purpose skincare must-have cleanses, hydrates, tones, and even gently exfoliates dead skin cells. You can also use it in different ways: you can put a few drops on your palm and gently pat it onto your skin, put it on a cotton pad and apply it like a toner, or even fill a spray bottle with it and use it as a refreshing face mist. Want one? Head over to your nearest Watsons store or their website and score a bottle for yourself — you won’t be sorry!
Luxe Organix Soothing Gels
If you’ve ever watched a skincare review by a Filipino Youtuber, you’ve definitely heard about Luxe Organix. They became well known for their Aloe Vera Soothing Gel, a local version of the cult favorite Aloe gels of Korea. Since then, they’ve released another variant. For dry or normal skin, classic Aloe Vera’s still the best choice. If you’re looking to fight aging or acne, try the Aloe Vera and Snail variant. These gels are gentle, accessible, and affordable. If they work for you, a full skincare line is available as well.
Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen
Sun exposure is BAD — it can cause pigmentation, premature aging, and wrinkles among others. That’s why it’s so important to wear sunscreen no matter how little you’ll be exposed to the sun. Thank goodness there’s Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen. It also doubles as a makeup base and has enough coverage to be worn on its own. That means you’re protected and polished with just one easy-to-use product.
Who’s Up for Make-up?
If you already have your skincare routine down pat or already have clear skin, lucky you! It will only take a bit more to enhance your beauty. A spot of color on your lips and cheeks and maybe a wash of powder to keep the shine at bay and you’re all set. Here are our recommendations.
Colourette Colourtint
If you’re following a beauty influencer on social media, you know what Colourette’s Colourtint is. It’s a favorite among Pinays everywhere. There are a lot of lip and cheek tints in the market — so many, it can be confusing. We recommend Colourette’s because it comes in a great variety of shades that suit all Filipina skin tones. There are two finishes: matte and fresh. Choose fresh for a dewy, natural look. Matte is more pigmented. Both kinds may be worn opaquely or blended out for a softer look. In fact, its blendability makes it a great eyeshadow too!
Pond’s BB Magic Powder
If you’ve been obsessed about beauty in the early 2000s, you would remember that Ponds came out with a loose powder for your face around that time. It used to come in 3 shades: pink, blue, and a beigey orange. Fast forward to today — it’s back! Apparently, it was still widely used in Thailand. Pinays got it imported from there before it was readily available in the stores. It comes in a light beige tint with a touch of coverage and may be used with a brush, a puff, or even just your hands. It’s also very inexpensive and easily accessible.
Go, Get Started!
Now that you’ve got the basics taken care of you’re ready to get started with being better groomed for the new year. We made sure that the products above are easy to use and are a good fit for most Pinays. You may even get all of them in one trip to the drugstore or supermarket. Sure, they’re basics but they work well enough for everyday use. Give them a try and let us know how they worked for you.