The Beauty Beat: The 411 on All Things New in the Beauty World

Popique Beauty: A Beauty that Pops!

Getting ready for the beach means preparing our beauty tools ahead of vacation. With this new beauty brand, you can never go wrong with reapplying and swiping your beauty essentials under the sun.

Recently, Popique Beauty officially made its debut in the local beauty scene, transforming Whitespace, Makati, into a dreamy tropical beauty island filled with cosmetics and bold beauty statements from attendees. Popique’s vision for beauty is a synergy of both skincare and makeup, where foundation and blush shouldn’t just sit on the skin but blend seamlessly.

Popique Beauty

Popique Beauty’s first set of releases caters to inclusivity. For cosmetics, they released six types of products: Kiss Me Multi-Peptide Lip Balm, So Comfy Blur Lipstick, All-Over Multiuse Cream Palette, Set & Smooth Baked Powder, Face Forward Multi-Complexion Pot, and I'm Ready Blurring Primer.

Meanwhile, their skincare release consists of five products: Erase the Day Cleansing Balm, Make a Splash Multi-Peptide Gel Cleanser, Take a Sip Multi-Peptide Toning Essence, Seal it Up Multi-Peptide Water Cream, and Protect Me Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion. Make your beauty pop with Popique Beauty! Shop here.

Barefaced Beauty x Kaila Estrada

Barefaced started from a humble beginning. Now, it has become one of the best-selling sunscreens in the local beauty market. This success was celebrated as Kapamilya actress Kaila Estrada joined the Barefaced family and became the face of the renowned local beauty brand.

BareFaced x Kaila Estrada

The special day also introduced Barefaced’s latest addition to its humid-weather-friendly products. Let's all meet the Melt-Away 2-in-1 Cleanser, an innovative cleanser that initially acts as an oil before transforming to foam as you lather it onto your skin. This product confidently elevates the standards Barefaced has upheld throughout its journey, offering a more convenient double-cleansing method. Shop here.

Santa SOLA Pier

Ready to dive into a summer vacation this season? Sola Beauty got us covered! Recently, our favorite one-stop SPF shop turned one year, celebrating its dedication to its expertly formulated SPF products, turning Vestido, Manila, into a dreamy island of Santa SOLA Pier, a paradise for beauty lovers obsessed with sun protection!

The fun didn't stop there! We also had the chance to swatch and choose our perfect shade for the Foundation Primer and Cushion Ultra Matte. Plus, we found another love of our life product to pack every time we need to reapply an SPF, Sola's Glow Guard Sunscreen Stick! A huge applause for this sunstick's flawless formulation–reapplying it over makeup has never been easier! Even after the recommended four swipes, it barely disrupted our foundation, leaving a flawless base on the skin. Definitely a must-have for our beauty kit! Shop Sola Beauty here.

Dr. O Skin Lab 

For us beauty lovers, it’s always important to incorporate products that not only highlight their potent ingredients on the label but also work well and are formulated cautiously to maximize their effect. With Dr. O Skin Lab, these standards are met, exemplifying meticulously crafted products without compromising environmental responsibility.

At Drop the Bean in Makati, Dr. O Skin Lab was launched to select members of the media and influencers, encouraging attendees to refresh their skincare stash with “Swap Your Routine”—a program where they could exchange old and unused skincare bottles for Dr. O Skin Lab serums recommended by a certified dermatologist. Shop effective skincare solutions with Dr. O Skin Lab, available exclusively at Watsons stores and e-commerce platforms.

Nation of Switchers: Watsons Brand

Ready to use products that hold both affordability and quality? With Watsons, you can never go wrong with replenishing your bath, skincare, and hygiene essentials with their standard approved products!

At the SM Mall of Asia, Watson’s introduced their “Nation of Switchers” campaign, encouraging consumers with the “Switch and Save” tagline. The program highlights Watsons' commitment to providing high-quality products without breaking the bank. They even conducted a comparison testing show, where the hosts selected random audiences to showcase honest and real-time reviews of Watsons' cost-effective items.

Watsons currently offers discounts of up to 80% when you switch to their products. Head over to Watsons stores and enjoy great choices and great care for both your skin and your wallet!

L’Occitane’s Immortelle Divine Collection

If a beauty brand has demonstrated its excellence with a product perfected through 20 years of research. That only means its quality and effectiveness work like magic!

Over the years, L’Occitane En Provence has established itself internationally as one of the leaders in skin and body care. At the Gallery by Chele, L'Occitane relaunched its beauty lovers' favorite Immortelle Divine collection, highlighting each product's meticulous production process, particularly its outstanding ingredient called "Immortelle Flower."

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Creme JeunesseThe intimate luncheon also featured an informative session about the ancient beauty technique, Gua Sha. The discussion was led by Face Sculpt PH, which demonstrated the proper way of gliding the beauty tool onto our face. This method helps remove excess water from our jaws, cheeks, and chin parts of our face that often make us look bloated and puffy. Gua Sha massaging can be maintained at least three times a week, depending on your time. Usually, this method can serve as a therapeutic practice during our skin care routine. Shop L’Occitane’s Divine Immortelle Collection at Rustan’s the Beauty Source.

Dazzle Me x Smiley World Collections

Adding more fun to our vanity, Dazzle Me never runs out of creative ideas, playful collections, and collaborations! This summer, Dazzle Me launched its collaboration with SmileyWorld collection in a piñata-inspired box. The best part? Whacking it open to reveal the products inside—such a fun and stress-relieving idea!

Dazzle Me x SmileyWorldThe Dazzle Me x SmileyWorld Collection showcases limited-edition graphic packaging that radiates positive vibes and an uplifting mood for our summer vacay. The collection features seven amazing products: Prime + Set Setting Spray (Php 229), Jelly Blush (Php 199), Cosmic Eyes (Php 249), Over Glow Lip Oil (Php 179), Ink-Gloss Lip Tint (Php 149), Acne Armor Pimple Patch (Php 129). All perfect for a playful glow in our beauty kit. Shop Dazzle Me here.