Articles

By: Xeng Zulueta With the recent craze for VCO (virgin coconut oil), it’s no wonder that it’s been dubbed as the tree of life. Every single part of the coconut tree has a use and nothing (and ...

By: Ixi Castillo It is no secret that exfoliating is a must in order to remove dry or dead skin cells that clog the skin.  This uncovers new cells, making it easier for our skin to absorb the nutrien...

By Cat Juan Ledesma You may no longer be a hormonal teenager yet it’s a sad fact that the acne that was a common companion in high school still likes to pop up every so often. Fear not because with ...

By Amanda Padilla The haircare drawer in my bathroom has become completely overrun with Toni and Guy hair products. It was just last year that I was introduced to the brand, starting with their shampo...

By Cat Juan Ledesma With its simple packaging and funky smell, it’s hard to imagine hydrogen peroxide being called a beauty product, but many have converted to using it for a variety of beauty needs...

By Amanda Padilla Studies have shown that skin looks its best when you use products with multiple key ingredients rather than when you stick to just one concentrated ingredient. Vitamin C works best w...

By: Xeng Zulueta You have no idea how much bacteria is trapped in makeup brushes. Dirty brushes also affect the way makeup is applied onto the face and how it gets absorbed, not to mention how bacteri...

By: Cai Maroket An often neglected aspect to beauty is fragrance. The olfactory sense is powerful—the first to be developed upon birth—and can easily affect people’s psychological and emotional ...

By: Yciar Castillo Concealer is one of those powerhouses in our beauty arsenal.  It’s the first thing you reach for to cover dark circles, blemishes and any type of discoloration.  On days our ski...

By: Amanda Padilla 1) 20’s Inspired Bob. Imagine flappers, The Great Gatsby and The Roaring Twenties. This decade oozes decadence and opulence; we are fascinated by it and its influences in fashion...

After a successful run in 2014, the Chicdriven Women Empowerment Expo comes back this year with two events that focus on the different roles women play. The Expos aim to bring together passionate indi...

By Cat Juan Ledesma It’s not hard to fall in love with a product that can do so much in one tube. A good BB cream (beauty balm) ticks a number of boxes: It gives medium to full coverage, provides ...

By: Agoo Bengzon Taking care of your skin is a little like eating—stick to moderation, and things will turn out all right. Often times, there’s a tendency to overdo things because in our minds we ...