#MetroBeautyWatch: Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo's Pre-Pageant Beauty Looks
Our round-up of the Filipina stunner and all her beauty looks so far
In just a few days, Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo will compete on the world stage, for the 69th Miss Universe crown! The Ilongga titleholder has been in Hollywood, Florida, for a couple of weeks now, gearing up for the big night come May 17th. Are you ready to cheer her on? We know we are!
Representing the Philippines in ensemble after ensemble of proudly Filipino designs, the 24-year-old stunner has made it a point to wow the crowd, with the help of her stylists, Team Rain x Em. You'll also be surprised to know that she has been doing her hair and makeup all by herself these days, without the help of a glam team in tow. Trained by makeup artists Seph Madrid, Carissa Cielo Medved, and Mickey See, Rabiya is well-equipped to do her own looks, and she does so effortlessly!
In the gallery that follows, we break down each of Rabiya's show-stopping beauty statements, as we count the days down to the Miss Universe coronation night!
#MetroBeautyWatch: Rabiya Mateo
#MetroBeautyWatch: Rabiya Mateo
Pinay Pride
Rabiya left the country in a stunning look—side parted locks, striking lashes, and glossy peach lips. A sure winner in our book!
Photo Credit: @teamrainxem
Pretty in Pink
For Rabiya's pink and white ensemble, she paired it with bombshell locks and different hues of pink on her eyes, cheeks, and lips.
Photo Credit: @teamrainxem
Peachy keen
Flowy, disheveled chic tresses ruled the look, together with hues of peach on her eyes, cheeks, and lips—the perfect shade to complement that striking royal blue outfit!
Photo Credit: @teamrainxem
Effortless Goddess
It doesn't take much to make Rabiya look great—just some neutral makeup hues to highlight her features, and a mid-parted wavy 'do.
Photo Credit: @teamrainxem
Power Arches
If there's one thing that strikes us instantly, it's Rabiya's perfectly arched brows. A real beauty queen knows that groomed brows are a beauty key to success!
Photo Credit: @teamrainxem
Easy Does It
Beauty queens are known for their updos, but we don't always like seeing super severe, tight top buns, do we? Rabiya shakes things up a bit with a loose chignon, bangs and tendrils—perfectly framing her beautiful face.
Photo Credit: @teamrainxem
Smokey Chic
A no fail makeup look for pageants has definitely got to be classic smokey eyes. Rabiya does it with brown hues, defined lashes, a nude lip, and the perfect sleek ponytail to boot!
Photo Credit: @teamrainxem
Miss Sunshine
Here's Rabiya in yet another effortlessly chic updo, as she shows off her pearly whites and that beautiful smile of hers.
Photo Credit: @teamrainxem
Lead photos via @teamrainxem
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