When you’re living in a tropical country, dealing with heat and humidity is a very real concern. Having to think about preventing sweaty pits and sunburned faces daily can get tedious especially when you’ve been relying on a product that hasn’t been serving your needs too well.

After relying on the cheapo drugstore brand for far too long, I finally resolved to find a less drying and darkening alternative for my poor pits.

We love makeup but, let’s face it, we need to have a great canvass to achieve the best makeup looks of the season. Now that the holiday season is over and we have had our fair share of late night partying and bubbly – bingeing (READ: Bloated), it’s time to reset the clock and get back to our beauty regimen.

We asked the girls at Glamourbox HQ to share their skincare resolutions and skincare must-haves for the new year.

Lia Ramos, CEO (@liandrearamos)

1) What is your skincare resolution for 2018?
– Get 8 hours of sleep and do facial massages and exercises!

2) What skincare item would like to add to your current regimen?
– Sheet Masks from Dewy Tree (I want a more dewy looking skin!)

3) What skincare item would you recommend to a friend?
– Pixi Glow Mud Mask (I swear by this product! I even keep one in my travel kit!)

Marie Ona, COO (@mariejulieona)

1) What is your skincare resolution for 2018?
– Stick to a skincare regimen religiously (cleanse – tone – treat – moisturize/protect)

2) What skincare item would like to add to your current regimen?
– GlamGlow’s THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment!

3) What skincare item would you recommend to a friend?
– Pixi Nourishing Lip Polish – we always tend to forget to take care of our lips. It’s so important especially if you like to wear lipsticks on a daily basis!

Fe Olivia Mir, CMO (@feoliviamir)

1) What is your skincare resolution for 2018?
– Drink more water, use eye cream and oils every night , masks once a week and mist during the day.

2) What skincare item would like to add to your current regimen?
– Pixi Rose Flash Balm!!!! It’s so good! Perfect primer for me.

3) What skincare item would you recommend to a friend?
– It’s  Pixi Rose Caviar Essence!

The hunt for the best gift is on as Christmas draws nearer!

There are probably hundreds of options to choose from in trying to pick out what to give our fabulous friend and it could be quite difficult since we want to get the right gift for our besties. But don’t fret!

You still got time to think about what to get him / her (don’t overthink though!) and the Glamourbox’s team’s got your back when it comes to choosing the perfect gift! Here are a few gift ideas:

1.) Han Skincare Cosmetics’ Lip Gloss in Nude Rose – 700php

The lip gloss trend is coming back! Get your best friend this lovely Nude Rose lip gloss that’s formulated with natural argan and acai oil that effectively hydrates and vitamin e to treat the lips while leaving behind a beautiful gloss on the lips!

2.) Pop Beauty’s Pow Wow Powders – 1,190php

These palettes contain 4 powders each – a mix of mattes and shimmers! Your best friend will definitely have fun using these flattering colors. You can even mix up the colors to create your own shade!

3.) Trilogy’s Combination to Oily Starter Kit – 1,200php

Is your best friend just getting into skin care? Or is she or he travelling somewhere but wanted a simple skin care routine while on vacation? Trilogy’s Combination to Oily starter kit is the perfect kit for her/him! The set includes a facial cleanser, an antioxidant oil, and a face lotion that are infused with pure rosehip oil.

T’is the season of sharing and spreading of love!

Sometimes due to a busy schedule or a hectic workload, we often forget to have time for our loved ones. Our moms, for example, despite juggling multiple tasks to do at work and at home, always manage to find the time to check up on us, making sure we’re eating on time or if we’re eating on time. This holiday, show your Mom how much you appreciate her by taking the time to pay attention to what she feels and how she’s doing.

Pamper your Mom with these heartfelt gifts that you can give to her this Christmas! See below the cut the top 5 products to give to your Mom.

Top 5 Presents for Your Mom:

1.) Pixi’s Sheer Cheek Gel – 890php

This cheek gel is a buildable, easy-to-apply and blend product that leaves behind a beautiful flush on the face. For busy and on-the-go Moms, this liquid blusher is the perfect handy blush that can be quickly applied with fingers. (Don’t worry, the stain on the fingers can quickly be washed off!) Available in three colors.

2.)  Ofra’s Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Pasadena – 850php

Get instant full color on your lips with Ofra’s famous long lasting liquid lipstick! Pasadena is a gorgeous deep nude that your Mom will surely fall in love with.

3.) H20plus’ Waterwhite Advanced Brightening Eye Cream – 1,575php

Treat the eyes with this high performance eye cream that’s packed with natural benefits and organic ingredients! If your Mom’s been trying to get into eye creams, H20plus’ eye cream is definitely a good one to invest into.

The season of giving is just around the corner!

The struggle is real when it comes to choosing products to give to your loved ones but it’ll be easy once you get an idea on what to give them! This year, why don’t you go an extra mile and gift them products that have multiple benefits and lasts for a long time.

Here are some of our suggested presents to give to your loved ones:

1.) ECOTools’ Six-Piece Starter Set – 730php

Apply your make up on flawlessly with ECOTools’ Six-Piece Starter set! Each of this set’s brushes are popularly known to be soft and gentle on the face. It’s the perfect present for someone who wants to start investing on quality brushes!

2.) Dewytree’s Aloe Soothing Gel – 299php

The main ingredient in this product is an irritated or tired skin’s saving grace. It’s a product with multiple uses that anyone can use as an eye pack, lotion, nail and hair conditioner! Gift this tub to someone who wants a lightweight, multi-use aloe vera moisturiser.

3.) Lioele’s Secret Pore Bright Gel Foundation – 550php

This gel-type foundation glides on smoothly on the face while covering blemishes, wrinkles, and even pores! It also promotes skin whitening and evens out the skin tone. Gift someone, who has dry skin, this foundation as it not only provides beautiful coverage, but it also provides additional moisture and nutrition to the skin.