Tag: beauty expert

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Anna Palabyab-Rufino has been one of Preview's go-tos for anything and everything skin-related for years. She has helped us dispel countless skin myths like lemon juice's rumored brightening benefits, as well as enlightened us about the dos and don'ts

Keeping your skin moisturized is important, and we've heard it enough times from dermatologists not to forget it. No matter how you choose to moisturize is totally up to you, though—you can lather on the heavy cream for a strong glow or

The discussion surrounding alcohol in skincare is quite similar to the debate on whether oil is good for your skin—everyone just couldn't seem to agree. With alcohol, the argument is that it can dry out your skin—which is true to an extent,

We've all made skin mistakes in the past, and some of those mistakes leave a nasty reminder—a damaged skin barrier, to be exact. It's difficult to take back all those years of cleansing with harsh face washes and overexfoliating and get your

A makeup artist's kit is never complete without powder. After all, we do live with perpetually hot and humid weather, so setting our makeup is a must if you don't want your look to melt off. You have plenty of options for

We've already lost count on the times we've heard people rave about coconut oil as the elixir for hydrated skin (Iza Calzado and Lais Ribeiro swear by it, to name a few). While that isn't wrong per se, in reality, oil shouldn't

A basic skincare routine usually has three steps: cleanse, tone, and moisturize. It's the routine every beginner probably started with and the regimen you run to when your skin needs a break from all the extra products. However, Dr. Vicki Belo doesn't

Trusted celebrity dermatologist Vicki Belo's word is often worth its weight in gold–remember the time she denounced moisturizer and the internet went absolutely wild? Even her most controversial advice instantly becomes viral, which is why–combined with the adorably potent power of her

Here at Preview, we love hearing beauty advice from experts. Whether it's about controlling oily skin or solving beauty emergencies like sunburns, we have pros on standby to give us the best possible solutions. That said, one of our biggest curiosities is

A healthy diet and a good skincare routine aren't the only secrets to looking your best in your prime. Your hair has a major role to play as well, and all you have to do is take advantage of it! Below, celebrity

Chemical exfoliation often intimidates skincare newbies, partly because it involves using "acid" on your face. But FYI, these are good acids—not the kind that'll burn your skin off (unless you use something too strong and not recommended by your derm). In fact,

Having oily skin can both feel like a blessing and a curse. For one, you'd have to deal with blotting your face repeatedly to avoid looking like a greaseball. You'd have to live with makeup easily melting off your skin until you

Sunscreen has long been surrounded by controversy, but a recent study on its use is alerting a new kind of concern. The research, which was published early this May, suggests that common active ingredients in SPF can be absorbed into our bloodstream. In fact, they

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that isn't only good for your body—it's also amazing for your skin. When used in serum form, it fights damage from free radicals, brightens your complexion, and refines the texture of your skin overtime. So if

To achieve full, luscious hair like a Victoria's Secret model is no easy task on its own, and it becomes even larger a feat if you were born with extremely fine hair. But don't fret, because giving your thin tresses more volume

Last year, a trend called "skip-care" started growing in Korea (A.K.A. the land of the maximalist 10-step skincare routine). Its concept is to remove a few steps from your regimen by using multi-tasking products—such as toner-essences, oil-moisturizers, etc.—to create a more minimalist

It's almost too easy to get carried away while you're having fun in the sun. Despite the blistering heat, you might not recognize your skin sending you stress signals before you're red all over and officially sunburnt.Sunburn, although extremely common in the

For the longest time, there have been plenty of struggles for an ample-cheeked girl: Where to place your blush? How to do your brows so they frame your face right? What haircut balances out your face shape? How to look like your

Heart Evangelista has had straight black hair for as long as we can remember. She herself considers it her signature look, admitting that she's been dyeing her locks black for years. Apart from avoiding bleach, however, the actress swears by one more

Vitamin C has tons of skin benefits. This powerful antioxidant helps even out skin tone, protects us from sun damage, and increases our skin's turnover rate, among others. These are backed by years of dermatology research, too, so it's no wonder it's one of