It was definitely a pleasure and an honor to have had the face of Philippine Volleyball, Alyssa Valdez, grace the cover of our April 2018 issue. There’s so much more to her than what people normally see online. And it’s exactly this last part of our interview that we want our readers to remember her by—staying grounded despite her success, reiterating that hard work will always beat talent, and living our Alma Mater’s Jesuit motto of being a woman for others.
Highlighters can make or break your entire look—which is why it’s important to note that there’s no such things as a “universal” highlighter. Here, we break down the categories into fair, medium and dark skin tones, and let you in on our faves—depending on your complexion!
The Philippines experiences summer practically 24/7 so it’s a must to slather on SPF, but knowing when, how often, and how much is key. Often times, people think that SPF should only be applied when you’re at the beach or directly under the sun. There’s also the myth that SPF can be applied and last the entire day. Here, we’ll be sharing helpful tips on how SPF can literally save your life!
Want to look like a bronzed up goddess this summer? Here’s how to get bronze-y or golden brown skin, and not beet red, sunog brown, or patchy-patchy!
Last month, Calyxta had the pleasure of doing our cover girl shoot with Alyssa Valdez at The 3rd Fitness Lab—a new fitness center in Quezon City that takes up an entire floor of the whole building. Furnished with advanced equipment and machines, an artificial turf, not to mention a full-sized basketball court (that can be converted into a volleyball court), the place looked like a haven for elite athletes like our April 2018 #CalyxtaGirl.
Text by: Gretchen Gatan