Maria Katrina Paras

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The Beauty Beat Dec 2025

<div><strong>MUJI Philippines Launches New Skincare Series</strong></div><p>Japanese lifestyle brand MUJI Philippines introduces its newest skincare line for sensitive skin. Rooted in natural ingredients and deliberately free from unnecessary additives, MUJI&rsquo;s latest offerings aim to make skincare easy, effective, and gentle enough to be part of one&rsquo;s daily ritual.</p><p>Leading the launch is MUJI&rsquo;s Fermented Booster Serum, Japan&rsquo;s number-one serum, known for selling an impressive 50,000 bottles weekly. Now arriving in the Philippines, the booster is designed as the ideal first step in any skincare routine, and over 65% of its formula is composed of fermented rice water sourced from Yamagata Prefecture, complemented by seven vitamins, eight minerals, and ceramides that support deep, long-lasting hydration.</p><div><br></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767183850348Muji Skincare.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></div><div><br></div><p>With 100% natural ingredients and absolutely no synthetic fragrances, colorants, parabens, alcohol, or phenoxyethanol, the Sensitive Skin Series offers a gentle, deep moisturizing experience suitable even for first-time skincare users. The collection harnesses extracts from eucalyptus leaf, large pulp, and grapefruit seed, along with ceramides for lasting hydration. Licorice root extract helps calm the skin, making the products ideal for soothing and strengthening sensitive barriers.&nbsp;</p><p>The Sensitive Skin Series includes Toning Water and Moisturizing Milk, each available in 50 mL portable bottles, 300 mL full sizes, and 270 mL refill packs. For days when routines need to be quick and efficient, the All-in-One Gel provides a single-step solution that hydrates, softens, and comforts the skin. MUJI&rsquo;s skincare line is designed to simplify, bringing gentle, honest, and effective formulas into the flow of daily living. Shop <a href="https://www.mujiph.com/skincare?srsltid=AfmBOopDXUfDPV-cFIg6ZPNghbxwwHZBANH9jtcpSPWdA-unRDVlvwT8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>! <em><strong>&mdash;Leigh Sofia Lazo</strong></em><strong></strong></p><div><br></div><div><strong>Inside the Myra House of Glow Experience</strong></div><p>Myra House of Glow lit up the beauty scene as it unveiled its expanded Glow Range, including six new, affordable, effective solutions from serums and essences to lotions, soaps, and supplements.&nbsp;</p><p>From glow-themed installations to interactive touchpoints like the Glambot, Glow Runway, and Mirror Room, attendees discovered the new lineup powered by Myra&rsquo;s signature Beauty Vitamins, now infused across a complete range of glow solutions.&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRjltqmE7CC/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2062943.6999999993%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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><p>The products include the Gentle Exfoliating Essence, GlowBurst Brightening Serum, GlowClear Brightening Serum, Bright GlowPlus Lotion, Hydro Glow Lotion, Whitening Vitamin Glow Up Bars, Moisturizing Vitamin Glow Up Bars, and the Glow Radiance White Supplement. All designed to deliver radiance, hydration, brightening, and smooth, healthy-looking skin.&nbsp;</p><p>The program, hosted by comedian and online personality Baus Rufo, became even more exciting with appearances from beauty content creator Bianca Ferro and Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados, who shared their own glow routines and confidence-building skincare. Truly a beautiful gathering of women embracing their empowered, luminous selves! Follow Myra on Instagram at @myraphilippines. &mdash;<strong><em>Leigh Sofia Lazo</em></strong></p><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Issy&#39;s After-Hours 6th Anniversary Party</strong></div><p>Years of providing unconventional beauty and innovative makeup kits in our vanity, Issy celebrated its 6th year with a banger. At the Bigger Pictures warehouse, highly recognized influencers attended the party, including TikTok beauty star Lierge Perey, who was spotted as a DJ, glammed in an edgy look, using Issy and Co.&rsquo;s staple products.</p><div><br></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767184473178SnapInsta.to_573819984_18411801268140638_3315452507882556146_n.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767184130590SnapInsta.to_574007094_18411801214140638_4036520225033053975_n.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></div><div><br></div><p>Issy recent celebration underscored its commitment to product development, solidifying its status as a beloved local makeup brand. This follows their notable campaign where blushes with minor imperfections, such as being broken, shrunk, or cracked, were distributed for free in stores under specific conditions, conforming to its values as a beauty brand. Issy not only redefined our perception of cosmetics but also fostered our appreciation for sustainability&mdash;all while consistently serving high-caliber beauty kits. Happy Birthday, Issy! <strong><em>&mdash;Arci Claveria</em></strong></p><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Celebrity Hairstylist Mark Rosales&rsquo; Podcast: Mark My Word</strong></div><p>Mark Rosales, a celebrity hairstylist, recently launched his podcast, &quot;Mark My Word,&quot; sharing the wisdom he&#39;s accumulated over the years. The pilot episode&#39;s debut was celebrated with an intimate viewing party at Cinema &lsquo;76 in Quezon City, and was attended by media guests, close friends, and family.</p><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRPlKZJkzAO/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2602580.3000000007%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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><p>The inaugural guest was Barbie Forteza, the star from the recently number one movie on Netflix, &ldquo;The Kontrabida Academy.&rdquo; Throughout the episode, Mark demonstrated his interactive personality and engaged deeply with Barbie. They jovially talked about the moments they had on the set and other guestings they went to. </p><p>Before the viewing party concluded, Mark was asked about his motivation for starting the podcast and how he realized he was capable of being on camera to share substantial insights gained from his life experiences as a hairstylist. &ldquo;Alam mo, as a Pisces siguro sakit talaga namin yo&rsquo;n,&rdquo; he jested, &ldquo;talagang giver ako e, I mean maybe na iba lang siguro the gravity you give to others, but it&rsquo;s innate talaga sakin, and masaya ako na natutulungan ko &lsquo;yung ibang tao,&rdquo; Mark finalized.<strong><em>&nbsp;&mdash;Arci Claveria</em><em></em></strong></p><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Nuxe&rsquo;s 10th Anniversary with a New Merveillance LIFT line</strong></div><p>Celebrating decades of clean and effective beauty elixirs, NUXE introduces a new beauty bottle worth adding to our stash of skin care products. At Rustan&rsquo;s Makati Beauty Courtyard, the French brand commemorates the milestone by introducing one of the most advanced anti-aging lines in its array of highly-effective skincare collections: Merveillance LIFT.</p><div><br></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767187948975SnapInsta.to_578269623_860658896617333_4673742993846320196_n.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></div><div><br></div><p>This line isn&rsquo;t your regular anti-aging defense filtered inside the bottle; it&rsquo;s the brand&rsquo;s dedication to innovation that reaffirms its legacy of delivering powerful skincare products in mild formulations. The range, with its powerful skincare patented ingredient called ultra-corrective micro-algae oil&ndash;an ancient freshwater algae known for its regenerative powers through its 4 billion active cells in a single drop&ndash;helps the skin regain its firmness, smooth out wrinkles, and renew its vitality.</p><p>With science blended with nature, Merveillance LIFT is composed of four amazing products: Firming Powdery Cream, Firming Activating Oil-Serum, Lift Eye Cream, and Concentrated Night Cream. Shop NUXE and give your skin a snatched look this holiday season! Shop <a href="http://Shop here: https://rustans.com/collections/nuxe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. <strong><em>&mdash;Arci Claveria</em></strong></p><div><br></div><div><strong>ASUL Unveils its Newest Holiday-friendly Shade: Cherry Red Hydaring Lip Peptide!&nbsp;</strong></div><p>Recently, the homegrown brand, ASUL, just welcomed another shade. It matched the holiday vibes and gave us a good cherry-red color to be topped on our lips!</p><p>Founded by the beauty queen, Celeste Cortesi, ASUL has been consistent with its commitment to beauty, going beyond the surface. Their products aren&rsquo;t only meant for hydration, but for protection as well, incorporating each one with SPF, acting as a preventive measure against our lips&rsquo; dullness.&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767188192029Asul.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></div><div><br></div><p>At Taupe by Chef Francis Tolentino, Asul invited its media friends and celebrities to a luncheon, transforming the Michelin Star-recognized fine dining into a cherry haven. Celeste also thanked everyone for the consistent support and the success of her lip care brand, which has now grown significantly over the past years.</p><p>With a total of five shades of hydrating lip peptides: one transparent and four colored lip care products, the cherry-red shade is the fourth shade from the brand, and unlike its predecessor lip care, this one has an additional scent, becoming the first product that aromatically smells and shimmers. Shop <a href="https://asul.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. <strong><em>&mdash;Arci Claveria</em></strong></p>

The Beauty Beat: Exciting Beauty Happenings This Year-End

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Published December 26, 2025 10:30 AM PHT

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