Maria Katrina Paras

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<p>Do schools have different air that melts makeup quickly than other environments? Well, if we’re talking about going to college in Manila, there are many factors to consider. Not all students go to school driving a car, or booking private transportation to fetch them. Most of the time, especially the majority of our Filipinas, commuting is their trusty way to class. Though some girls prefer to ride a private vehicle, pollution within Manila still finds its way to liquefy our neatly applied foundations.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749880148543Screenshot 2025-06-14 at 1.48.57 PM.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:600px"/></div><p>Furthermore, the lighting around the corridors and hallways isn’t the same as the one we see in the studio or cafe. These locations are aesthetically pleasing to attract customers and achieve their perfect Instagram photo. On the other hand, school caters to a completely different aspect. School interiors are made specifically for students to focus on their studies and reduce the amount of leisure, including doing their makeup and binge-watching, activities that distract them from their studies.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749880247781Screenshot 2025-06-14 at 1.50.37 PM.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:600px"/></div><p>Although it’s embedded in our culture to wear less makeup during in school, most universities nowadays are very welcoming to students who want to express themselves via beauty. And even though the environment doesn’t exactly cooperate with our beauty statements, there are plenty of long-wearing makeup products to help us be <strong>“school air-proof”</strong> ready.</p><div><em>Beat the &quot;School Air&quot; and maintain a fresh pretty look at in and between subjects! Check out our trusty product picks:</em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Master Your Base</strong></div><p>Achieving our signature light-as-a-feather look can often be tricky. Remember, we’re going for a fresh, everyday appearance–not full-on extravagance for a night out or a gala. One common mistake our muses make with their makeup is over-layering–applying too many products! With humidity and pollution in the mix, piling on multiple layers improperly is a foe to a flawless base.</p><p>The key to achieving a smooth, long-lasting base starts with proper skin prep. Use a moisturizer that suits your skin type, and don’t forget to apply sunscreen before you apply any makeup. Staying protected is essential to keep our beauty, even without makeup, on point.</p><p>Next, choose a mattifying foundation for your vanity. It helps prevent excess oil and, when paired with well-moisturized skin, keeps creases and cakiness at bay.</p><div><em>Here are our top picks for mattifying foundations:</em></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:center">1. <strong>Enigma Beauty’s Skintroduction Longwear Liquid Foundation</strong></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHuwOKpp-mP/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A12473511.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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 style="text-align:center"><strong></strong>2. <strong>Revlon Colorstay Longwear Makeup </strong></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CtEYaWMPjtS/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A12529806%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="815" 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 style="text-align:center"><strong></strong>3. <strong>Strokes Veil Filter Foundation   </strong> </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C9jM9Saz7Xg/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A12597238.300000072%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="855" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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 id="isPasted"/></div><div><strong>Select Your Blushes</strong></div><p>We understand that opting for student-friendly makeup often means choosing budget-friendly products, one of the main reasons many of us gravitate toward all-in-one products, as it not only gives versatility that can be used on lips, cheeks, and eyelids, but it also won’t dry out our pockets. However, as a beauty junkie for years, the consequences of using the same shade across different areas of the face arise. It can result in a patchy or uneven look.</p><p>To elevate your makeup game, try selecting at least two to three complementary shades to enhance the contours of your cheeks and lids. We also recommend using a powder blush instead of a liquid one to avoid amplifying the dewy effect on the apples of your cheeks, which can end up looking greasy under campus air and lighting.<em><br/></em></p><div><em>Here are some powder blush recommendations we have:</em></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:center"><strong></strong>1.<strong> Issy and Co. Powder Blush </strong></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAsnDYrhfvM/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A12666921.300000072%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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 style="text-align:center">2.<strong> blk Cosmetics Soft Blur Powder Blush </strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749880684819Screenshot 2025-06-14 at 1.57.50 PM.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://blkcosmetics.com.ph/products/blk-cosmetics-soft-blur-powder-blush?variant=50528473219375" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BLK Cosmetics Soft Blur Powder Blush</a></span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:center">3. <strong>Spotlight Cosmetics Sunbeam Baked Blushes</strong></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ82wzMKweA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A12807157.900000095%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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>Be Selective with Glosses</strong></div><p>There are many glosses on the market, and it’s crucial to choose one that can withstand the heat, especially for students who head off-campus during lunchtime. In the worst-case scenario, after enjoying a good meal during breaks, your once-captivating pout could end up looking overly oily–definitely a no-no for us!</p><p>That’s why it’s important to pick a gloss that provides a cooling sensation to help relieve the dry stress on your lips while keeping them comfortable. Ideally, it should also leave a nice stain after a snack. We don’t want to look like we just ate something greasy and forgot to wipe our lips, right?</p><div><em>Here are some great glosses that offer a refreshing feel, some leave behind a beautiful stain:</em></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:center">1. <strong>Colourette Jelly Kiss</strong></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DI6UJG1pHGA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A12913254.800000072%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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 style="text-align:center">2. <strong>Dazzle Me Color Chrome Melt to Dew Lip</strong></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFMTe6nPrzy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A12970459.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" 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 style="text-align:center">3. <strong>Happy Skin Glossy Tint </strong></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDEmUpPyfxp/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A13015660.300000072%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" 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><strong><br id="isPasted"/></strong></div><div><strong>Don’t Forget Your Powders</strong></div><p>Before finalizing your makeup routine, don’t skip one essential step: powder. Especially if your goal is to look fresh and matte throughout the day, you need a powder that delivers that you just got an “eight hours of sleep” look, leaving your skin looking smooth, refined, and youthful all day long.</p><p>The best powder to apply over any long-lasting foundation is one that doesn’t fade quickly and effectively controls oiliness around the forehead and cheeks. While many tend to skip this step, the main function of powder is to mimic the look of nearly flawless skin, both on camera and in person. Let’s be honest, we all want that poreless, smooth complexion like the K-drama actors and actresses we’re currently obsessed with!</p><div><em>Here are some great powders currently available on the market:</em></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:center">1. <strong>Laneige Neo Essential Blurring Finish Powder </strong></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx75WdCvfvP/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A13106505%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" 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 style="text-align:center">2. <strong>Absidy Complexion Blur Translucent Perfecting Powder</strong></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749881141139Screenshot 2025-06-14 at 2.05.28 PM.png" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://shopee.ph/product/1095978517/29750605046?d_id=187c9&amp;uls_trackid=52v1l94s02m0&amp;utm_content=4AWLqpo5CXPJBPU2W8twLwgVNzGo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Absidy Complexion Blur Translucent Perfecting Powder</a></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:center">3. <strong>Barenbliss Bloomatte Fine to Refine Compact Powder</strong></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749881236980Screenshot 2025-06-14 at 2.07.04 PM.png" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://shopee.ph/product/765310857/18330261086?d_id=187c9&amp;uls_trackid=52v1ljah01m0&amp;utm_content=4AWLqpo5CXbHqQL76SLPUPMgoBVZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barenbliss Bloomatte Fine to Refine Compact Powder</a></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Always lock it all in with a Mattifying Setting Spray</strong></div><p>After all the steps we’ve taken, everything wouldn’t be complete without properly setting our makeup with a good setting spray. Although we’re not redefining how you finalized your beauty routine, we still acknowledge that everyone has their preferences when it comes to staying fresh with their look. For us, if the goal is to look powdery fresh all day, a good setting spray that locks in both moisture and makeup is a double-win. </p><p>It doesn’t have to be extravagant—there are plenty of great setting sprays available nowadays, each catering to specific needs. Whether you tend to get oily quickly or struggle with dry patches, there’s a setting spray out there for you.</p><p>Since our beauty style leans toward an all-day fresh look, we’ll be going for sprays that have strong makeup-locking power. These are perfect for helping us stay flawless and beat the effects of the “school air” throughout the day.</p><div><em>Here are some great setting sprays that beautifully grip and hold our makeup in place:</em></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:center"><strong></strong>1. <strong>Dazzle Me Get a Grip Makeup Setting Spray Matte Fix</strong></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749881338883Screenshot 2025-06-14 at 2.08.49 PM.png" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://shopee.ph/product/790179174/24165620804?d_id=187c9&amp;uls_trackid=52v1luf500ll&amp;utm_content=4AWLqpo5CXrDcdo275mLuYEfBGzj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dazzle Me Get a Grip Makeup Setting Spray Matte Fix</a></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center">2. <strong>Issy and Co True Flex All-day Setting Spray </strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749881426600Screenshot 2025-06-14 at 2.10.09 PM.png" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://shopee.ph/product/175954586/26414718844?d_id=187c9&amp;uls_trackid=52v1m6g602m0&amp;utm_content=4AWLqpo5CYAFghhnXR6MiXY8MNYP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Issy and Co True Flex All-day Setting Spray  </a></span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong></strong>3.<strong> L&#x27;Oreal Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist  </strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749881524102Screenshot 2025-06-14 at 2.11.54 PM.png" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://shopee.ph/product/85636461/29324094294?d_id=187c9&amp;uls_trackid=52v1mhi401lu&amp;utm_content=4AWLqpo5CYEBwb3PdrBHFpL4uxnb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loreal Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist  </a></span></span></span></strong>Happy back to school, Metro ladies!<strong></strong><br/></div>

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