Product Reviews

By: Xeng Zulueta  I haven’t decided how I feel about cushion foundations. Maybe because I have oily skin and it’s so humid in the Philippines that I feel a cushion foundation will only sl...

By: Amanda Padilla Being a writer for Calyxta definitely has its perks. One of them is being able try out all the latest beauty and bath products on the market. My bathroom has become littered with j...

By Cat Juan Ledesma Alon is a local beauty brand that aims to create products that share the essence of island living. They also work with cooperatives and organizations in the country to help promote...

  By: Angela Medalla Yeo Pili Tnted Lip Balm I have been using the tinted lip balm in the color Chocolat. I like it because it feels light on the lips, nothing sticky or heavy. I like the color a...

By Cat Juan Ledesma St. Ives has been around for 25 years making premium bath and skincare products that are affordable and do what they promise. Their cult favorite Apricot Face Scrub has been used f...

By: Amanda Padilla I have been a user and fan of Maybelline cosmetics for years. What I love most about the brand is its ability to give its customer base high-quality products that are easy to use fo...

By:  Angela Medalla Yeo Oatmeal and Shea Butter Body Wash and Body Lotion I have been using the St. Ives Oatmeal and Shea Butter Body Wash and Body Lotion combo for a few weeks now and I am loving it...

By Cat Juan Ledesma Bath time is one of my only times to actually be alone with my thoughts. No laptops, mobile phones, questions or tantrums. Just myself, running water and a few of my favorite produ...

By: Ixi Castillo I love anything related to skincare, so when the Pond’s Age Miracle Set landed on my doorstep, I was extremely excited to try it out.  It was perfect timing, too, since I was jetla...

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 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: 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 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 ...