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Filipino Rockstar Makeup

<p>Sure, hot leather pants and a cool graphic tee are staples to that effortlessly cool look of a rockstar, but it’s not complete without an equally rebellious makeup look. From smudged black liner to metallic eyeshadow, there’s just something about that edgy makeup that screams main character. </p><p>Bolder, more creative looks take center stage when it comes to a performing artist’s glam. There’s more playtime for makeup artists as their muses are (as you’ll soon find out when you get to the later part of this story) more often than not, more open to experimenting with their beauty looks. But this kind of makeup look isn&#x27;t just for optics—it’s actually also practical. These musicians’ makeup are really put through the wringer, whether it’s from the harsh light of a photoshoot, performing at outdoor gigs with unpredictable weather, or jumping around the stage with reckless abandon, their makeup has to survive all of that and then some. So, if there’s anyone who knows good makeup that’s also heavy-duty, it’s a singer and their makeup artist.</p><p>Luckily, we got some exclusive beauty intel from top Filipino recording artists and their uber-talented go-to makeup artists. In this interview with Metro, you’ll be getting tips and tricks from both the canvas and the artist as they share their beauty pov, their influences, and their lethal beauty weapons of choice.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>YENG CONSTANTINO X MARBEN TALANAY</strong></div><div><strong>Metro.Style: What’s a makeup step that you feel really transforms you and gets you ready for the stage? Any favorite makeup product you personally use that you love to wear on stage?</strong></div><p><strong>Yeng Constantino: </strong>‘<em>Yung</em> gua sha <em>para mawala</em> water retention <em>sa</em> face. I love<em> ‘yung pag</em> prep <em>ng</em> skin<em> para </em>moisturized and protected <em>ang balat</em> before <em>mag</em> start mag makeup [and] fave product ko talaga blush on from Gucci (Gucci Blush De Beauté Luminous Matte Powder Blush).</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763443317918Yeng Constantino.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Yeng Constantino, makeup by Marben Talanay</span></span></span><strong>MS: Who or what are your beauty influences?</strong></div><p><strong>YC: </strong>Beauty influences <em>ko mga</em> Asian makeup style<em> talaga</em>. But, <em>pag </em>glam team<em> ko ang gumagawa sakin</em>, I let them experiment. <em>Masaya ako</em> when they suggest and are bold with their ideas,<em> kasi </em>super game <em>ako </em>to try new things.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>MS: What’s the most challenging thing about makeup when performing?</strong></div><p><strong>YC: </strong><em>Malaking</em> factor ang contact lens (Olens and Fresh Look) <em>sa</em> makeup<em> ha</em>. May times na <em>nagkamali na ko sa</em> brand, masakit <em>sa mata</em>, tapos color, <em>di bagay sakin</em>, <em>kaya super maingat na ko sa </em>lenses!</p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLuosOjvmqF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A8019146.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>MS: Where do you pull inspiration when doing Yeng’s makeup?</strong></div><p><strong>Marben Talanay:</strong> I always pull inspiration from Yeng herself—her energy, her music, and how she wants to express herself that day. Every look starts with her vibe. Sometimes it’s inspired by her outfit, the mood of the song, or the story she wants to tell on stage. I love finding that balance between her rockstar edge and her natural beauty.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>MS: How is your makeup process like with your artist?</strong></div><p><strong>MT: </strong>It’s very collaborative. We always start by talking about the look and the feeling she wants to project. From there, I focus on skin prep because that’s key to how the makeup sits and lasts. Then I build the look layer by layer—making sure it enhances her features and captures her personality. Yeng gives me creative trust, so it always feels like we’re creating art together, not just doing makeup.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>MS: What are three non-negotiable makeup products you use on Yeng, especially when it’s a performance, and why?</strong></div><p><strong>MT: </strong>First is foundation—I usually go for Dior Stick Foundation or Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk because they give that flawless yet skin-like finish that holds up under lights. Second, a cream blush or tint—it keeps her face fresh and radiant, no matter how long the performance. And third, a good setting spray, like Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless, to make sure everything stays in place. These three are my go-tos for that long-lasting, glowing finish on stage.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>JAYDA X JASON DELOS REYES</strong></div><div><strong>Metro.Style: What’s a makeup step that you feel really transforms you and gets you ready for the stage? </strong></div><p><strong>Jayda Avanzado: </strong>Firstly, I think you can never go wrong with good skin prep. I love makeup that brings out an inner glow effortlessly, especially on stage! It makes such a huge difference, and I think throughout my career, I’ve realized that even for stage, you don’t necessarily need to go too crazy palette and pigment-wise with bold colors for you to look “made up”, since great skin prep can really make a whole look come together just as much, if not more. Another thing that probably helps me get in the zone is when we work on the finishing touches of applying a nice glossy lip as the cherry on top to the whole look, which tends to send the signal to my brain that it’s showtime!</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763445138012Jayda.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Jayda, makeup by Jason Delos Reyes</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>MS: What’s your beauty collaboration like with your makeup artist?</strong></div><p><strong>JA: </strong>I love collaborating with my makeup artists on my different looks! It’s such a fun process that I’ve always enjoyed, even as I was starting out in the industry. It usually involves looking through TikTok or Pinterest for inspo, with whatever event I’ve got going on that day, and then marrying it with suggestions and input from whoever is doing my makeup. I definitely like to trust my makeup artists’ expertise to take the essence of my pegs and somehow put a unique spin on it that will enhance what I’ve already got.<strong></strong></p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>MS: Any favorite makeup product you personally use that you love to wear on stage?</strong></div><p><strong>JA: </strong>I trust whatever my makeup artists use on me! But my favorite products (when I do my own makeup sometimes for shows), would be the NARS Light Hydrating Primer, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Palette, and then products from MAC Cosmetics for my lipsticks and lipliner (specifically in the shade of SPICE). I also use Sephora for my contour and bronzers to define my bone structure, I do more especially when it comes to stage lights since I have a tendency of washing out under them.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>MS: What’s the most challenging thing about makeup when performing?</strong></div><p><strong>JA:</strong> I suppose making sure my makeup lasts throughout the whole show. Fortunately, I don’t sweat too much in general, and I lean towards the drier/combination side in terms of my skin so it’s not too crazy. But then again, anything goes during live shows and sometimes we’re subject to the elements, like rain or sweat caused by the extreme heat of the environment. A good setting spray and base is a must for sure in those situations. You wanna try to look as fresh and glowing as when you started!</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNNj2lEvK2m/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A8909420.9%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="901" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>MS: Where do you pull inspiration when doing Jayda’s makeup?</strong></div><p><strong>Jason Delos Reyes: </strong>Jayda really loves to play around with makeup, especially when she’s performing. She’s such a fan of Sabrina Carpenter, so we often take cues from that—think bold pink blush, overlined lips, and her signature sharp eyeliner. It’s playful but still very her.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>MS: How is your makeup process like with your artist?</strong></div><p><strong>JD: </strong>We always start by talking. Jayda and I exchange ideas and vibe out what kind of look fits the day or performance. It’s always collaborative—we both love exploring new looks while staying true to her personality.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>MS: What are three non-negotiable makeup products you use on Jayda, especially for performances, and why?</strong></div><p><strong>JD:</strong> Winged liner, gloss, and setting spray—non-negotiables! The liner defines her eyes, the gloss adds that effortless glow, and the setting spray keeps everything locked in, even under stage lights.</p><p>1. Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette #004 Rose Gold Glow. I love how it highlights the face, especially on stage. It’s perfect for natural everyday and stage makeup with harsh lights.</p><p>2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder. I love the finish of this powder. It gives an airbrush finish.</p><p>3. ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray. I love using this for stage, events, or natural everyday looks since this sets the makeup the longest (in my opinion) and doesn’t leave a bad chemical smell. I like layering the setting spray to keep the makeup on longer and more sweatproof.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>KZ TANDING</strong><strong>AN X JANICA CLETO</strong></div><div><strong>Metro.Style:</strong><strong> Where do you pull inspiration when doing KZ&#x27;s makeup?</strong></div><p><strong>Janica Cleto: </strong>I pull inspiration from her outfits and vibe for the day, and try to make the look editorial and fun.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763448187118KZ Tandingan.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">KZ Tandingan, makeup by Janica Cleto</span></span></span></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>MS: How is your makeup process like with your artist?</strong></div><p><strong>JC: </strong>I ask her if she prefers a creative look or a fresh look for the day, but still balance the makeup with the overall look with the styling and hair.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQHF94EDz38/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A14152420.2%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>MS: What are three non-negotiable makeup products you use on KZ, especially when it’s a performance, and why?<br/></strong></div><p><strong>JC: </strong>I always use the following products on her: </p><p>1. Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette #004 Rose Gold Glow. I love how it highlights the face, especially on stage. It’s perfect for natural everyday and stage makeup with harsh lights.</p><p>2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder. I love the finish of this powder. It gives an airbrush finish.</p><p>3. ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray. I love using this for stage, events, or natural everyday looks since this sets the makeup the longest (in my opinion) and doesn’t leave a bad chemical smell. I like layering the setting spray to keep the makeup on longer and more sweatproof.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>KLARISSE DE GUZMAN X MARK QUA</strong></div><p><strong>Metro.Style: </strong>Where do you pull inspiration from when doing Klarisse’s makeup?</p><p><strong>Mark Qua: </strong>So for this look that I did on Klarisse, it’s Korean glam-inspired mixed with grungy make-up pegs from the 90&#x27;s era Kate Moss.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763449139020Klarisse de Guzman.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Klarisse de Guzman, makeup by Mark Qua</span></span></span></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>MS: How is your makeup process like with your artist?</strong></div><p><strong>MQ: </strong>Pegs come from her stylist, Ica Villanueva. Then from there, she gives me the freedom to interpret this grungy rockstar glam, and then after that, we show the pegs to Klarisse, and Klarisse would be really collaborative and just sit in the chair until we finish the whole look.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPGy2B7jySA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A12202283.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong><strong>MS: What are three non-negotiable makeup products you use on Klarisse to achieve that edgy glam look?</strong></div><p><strong>MQ: </strong>Black pencil eyeliner from Estee Lauder, Pale White Triclone Skin Tech™ Foundation from Haus Labs, and a cool tone eyeshadow palette (rom&amp;nd Better Than Palette 04 Dusty Fog Garden). For this glam, black eyeliner is the most important.</p>

Rockstar Makeup 101: Pro Advice on How to Achieve That Edgy Look

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