Tag: brightening

Talking to dermatologists and asking them about their own personal skincare routines has taught me a thing or two about what products are actually essential for our skin. It's the products they never fail to mention, and ones that they themselves use

The skincare world deals with trends just as much as fashion does, and with only one face to try stuff with, it's not that easy to keep up. Not everything trendy is a total must-have anyway, but there lies a few exceptions.

Vitamin C and alpha-hydroxy acids are always top of mind when it comes to all things brightening. The former protects and reverses sun damage (usually in the form of dark spots), while the latter reveals a healthier, more even layer of your

Barely two years since it launched in the Philippines, Snailwhite has become nothing short of an online beauty sensation. The Thai brand's promise of a "glass skin glow" bodes so well with everyone obsessed with K-beauty, punctuated by the influence of its

Elisse Joson believes confidence is the key to being beautiful, no matter what your skin color may be. While the desire to have lighter skin varies from person to person, she thinks this should not be used as a beauty standard."For me,

Hyperpigmentation, or dark spots as most of us call it, is a common skin issue that affects basically everyone. It could be caused by sun damage, aging, or acne, and it falls under two general categories—the kind that fades almost immediately and

The belief that makeup is bad for your skin is more outdated than you think. Wearing foundation every day can actually even be good for you, because the many innovations in beauty have long blurred the line between makeup and skincare. In

If you're looking for a skincare ingredient that can brighten your skin, boost collagen synthesis, calm down inflammation, and reduce the appearance of pigmentation, look no further than Vitamin C. A Vitamin C-infused serum, for example, will do wonders for your skin

Skin essences have gained traction in the past few years because of their popularity in beauty capitals here in Asia, specifically Korea and Japan. Essences are such a huge innovation because of how they can soften the skin and help make other

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

After the controversial Glutamax ad went viral, it started an important discussion on the use of skin whitening products. That being said, there are in fact many Filipinas who use lightening products as a beauty tool for different purposes. We asked Preview readers for

Because our skin is at ease the most during nighttime, it's the best time to slather on our most potent skincare. Not having to worry about sun damage, for example, gives you the freedom to soak in exfoliating acids and retinol (in

Nobody wants to walk down the aisle with a dull complexion, so if you're a bride-to-be, building a solid skincare routine months ahead will do absolute wonders. For one, you can focus on boosting your skin's natural glow with a series of

A serum allows you to layer on a concentrated liquid without clogging your pores—and TBH, it's a better match for our tropical climate. Switch your regular moisturizer to a potent formula that targets your skin concern below:BOBBI BROWN Intensive Skin Supplement, P3500,

If you're doing serum research, it's inevitable that you come across products that already have a cult following. The abundance of rave reviews might even convince you to try them, because if so many people love it that much, why won't you?

Patience is a virtue when it comes to brightening products. Even the most effective ones can take a few weeks to properly work their magic, and that's 100% understandable. That's just the way properly-formulated skincare works. However, that doesn't mean that products

Apparently, Bea Alonzo's beauty secrets cost less than 50 pesos. During her Amanpulo getaway last June, she set up her camera and gave a step-by-step beauty tutorial of the tricks she's learned from her mom, Mary Ann, when she was growing up.One of

Bright, luminous skin is the beauty trend that's here to stay. And lucky for us, the skin care world feels the exact same way. Dark spots, uneven skin tone and dull skin are nothing a good brightening serum can't solve.If your usual

The year 2017 was the year of all things brightening, which was amazing news for all of us who are prone to acne scars and dark spots. And after digging through the beauty aisles for an entire year, we narrowed them down

The benefit of making exfoliation a regular habit is truly life-changing. When done at least twice a week, our skin gets the chance to properly renew itself, allowing it to reveal a brighter and smoother surface. For others, this step can still