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10 Blushes Made for Filipina Skin
I've tried hundreds so you don't have to!
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Kristina Rodulfo
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Pearl Profiles: Belle Rodolfo, the Manila-Based Beauty Editor You Need to Know
As beauty editor at L'Officiel Philippines and a content creator, Belle talks buzzy local beauty brands we don't have in America, makeup trends…
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Kristina Rodulfo

March 2024

A Morena Girl's Guide to Spray Tans
How getting my first spray tan felt like fighting the "final boss" of colorism and deepened my love for my brown skin.
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February 2024

Pearl Profiles: Rachelle Facelo, the Makeup Artist Behind Sunnies Face's Campaigns
The Sydney-based MUA talks working with the buzziest Filipino brand, products she uses for a five-minute face, and Filipino vs. Australian beauty…
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Kristina Rodulfo
Overcoming Scarcity Mindset as a Filipina
On expired eyeshadow palettes, the pressure on children of immigrants to chase success, and learning to embrace abundance.
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February 2023

Pearl Profiles: Gabbi Pascua, an Emmy Award-Winning Makeup Artist
She talks her career in entertainment, on-set makeup tips, and what's inside her beauty bag.
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January 2023

10 Filipina Beauty Creators to Follow in 2023
The more we see our beauty reflected back at us, the more we embrace it within ourselves.
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Kristina Rodulfo

December 2022

How to Deal With "Toxic Titas" During the Holidays, According To A Filipina Therapist
🎵 It's beginning to look a lot like tsismis! 🎵
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Kristina Rodulfo

November 2022

Pearl Profiles: @Glamzilla On Filipina Representation, Taking Up Space, and Tips for a Great Smile
With nearly 2 million followers, beauty influencer Stephanie Valentine is on a mission to redefine beauty standards on her own terms.
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Kristina Rodulfo
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October 2022

Learning to Love My Filipino Nose
A deep dive into Filipinos' obsession with having a "tall" nose – and how to finally free yourself of an impossible beauty standard.
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Kristina Rodulfo
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A Complete List of Foundation Shades That Work for My Morena Skin
I've tried hundreds so you don't have to!
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Kristina Rodulfo
A Conversation with Asia Jackson on Filipino Beauty Standards
Asia is the creator of #MagandangMorenx, a movement to challenge colorism.
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