Fresh launches, fresh spaces. Beauty’s latest wave brings both exciting new products to shelves and new spaces to discover them. This month brings an exciting lineup of hydrating lip launches, clever new applicators, and even formulas that change the way you apply (or remove!) makeup. And while new products are redefining routines, a new beauty destination is making its mark, too. With the opening of the first Rustan’s Beauty Source store in Cebu, luxury beauty gets a new home in the Queen City of the South, making coveted brands more accessible than ever.
Spotlight Cosmetics Eye Collection
Spotlight Cosmetics is taking its lash game to the next level with its latest innovation: the 3D mascara, a sleek, clump-free alternative to mascaras with traditional spoolies. The mascara comes with a smooth, metal wand that coats every lash evenly without the risk of excess product clumping at the tips. The wand’s precision also ensures that each lash gets coated from root to tip, creating a voluminous, fanned-out look. More importantly, it’s a true all-day performer; it’s long-wearing, waterproof, and comes with anti-smudging technology. So if you’re looking for a mascara that enhances every lash with zero fuss, this one’s worth a try.
Spotlight 3D Mascara
P595, Lazada
Winged liner has never been easier with Spotlight’s Arch Eyeliner. The slanted tip is what makes this eyeliner stand out. Unlike traditional felt-tip pens, this angled shape adapts to different techniques which makes it easy to stamp, drag, and define with precision. The ergonomic design also sits comfortably in the hand, giving better control. The formula itself is deep black, smooth, and highly pigmented, making it a solid choice if you’re looking for a high-performance liner.
Spotlight Arch Eyeliner
P495, Lazada
Removing mascara—especially long-wearing, waterproof formulas like the 3D mascara—can be a struggle, but Spotlight Mascara Remover aims to change that. The grooved-comb wand sets this remover apart from traditional liquid removers and cotton pads. The comb-like shape allows for targeted application, ensuring the formula melts away mascara without excessive rubbing. Combing with an upward motion ensures a clean removal to prevent smudging or panda eyes. Unlike regular makeup removers, this method can be more precise and less messy.
BYS Pump & Plump Gloss Balm
Want lips that look juicy, hydrated, and full? The BYS Pump & Plump Gloss Balm brings you a glossy shine with a skincare twist. Packed with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and argan oil, this gloss-balm hybrid quenches, nourishes, and enhances, giving your lips that plumped-up, dewy finish. Its formula feels lightweight yet cushiony, giving that instant juicy effect without any uncomfortable tingling. If you love a gloss that gives your lips juicy comfort while making them look fuller, this might just be your new beauty essential.
BYS Pump & Plump Gloss Balm in Berry Basket
P349, Lazada
GRWM Lip Maxx
If there’s one thing an on-the-go beauty lover in the Philippines needs, it’s a lip balm that won’t melt, smudge, or disappear in the humidity. This balm quenches dry lips without feeling heavy, making it the perfect match for our hot and sticky weather. Plus, its infusion of menthol delivers a refreshing, cooling sensation the moment it touches your lips, which is great on hot days. It also comes with buildable pigment, giving your lips a healthy flushed look.
GRWM Cosmetics Lip Maxx
P399, Lazada
Strokes Makeup Brush Cleaner & Sanitizer By Emman Concepcion
Cleaning makeup brushes is a must, but let’s be honest, it’s often a chore. Renowned Filipino makeup artist Emman Concepcion, known for his work with celebrities like Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis, brings his expertise to this rinse-free, quick-drying Makeup Brush Cleaner & Sanitizer—a professional-grade solution that makes brush maintenance effortless and instant. This one is completely rinse-free as it doesn’t require water or drying time, perfect for quick touch-ups between looks or last-minute cleanings before heading out. The fast-drying formula means you can clean and use your brushes almost instantly which makes it a must-have for makeup artists and beauty lovers alike.
For an even quicker refresh, it comes with a spray version that makes spot cleaning even easier. Just spritz, wipe, and your brush is instantly ready for the next color.
Strokes Makeup Brush Cleaner & Sanitizer By Emman C.
P498, Lazada
Big Beauty Moment: Rustan’s Cebu Opens Its Doors
Luxury beauty just found a new home in Cebu! Rustan’s recently unveiled its first-ever standalone beauty store at NUSTAR Mall, bringing Cebuanos an upgraded shopping experience for high-end beauty. No longer just a stop within a department store, this boutique brings coveted brands like Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Dior, Diptyque, Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, and Hermès straight to Cebu’s beauty lovers—no flight to Manila (or abroad) required!
Now, Cebu has a new destination that feels like a world-class beauty playground. With personalized services and exclusive finds, it’s the perfect place to indulge, discover, and experience prestige beauty like never before.
