Korean brands' beauty guru shares cosmetics, skincare recommendations

MANILA, Philippines — At the recent sustainable fashion shoot by Philstar.com, the models were pampered with barenbliss, an innovative makeup brand, and Y.O.U. Beauty, a skincare line, both hailing from Korea.

Here, Stifin Clae Pineda, Y.O.U Beauty and barenbliss official Beauty Guru, shared the best features of the brands that are becoming among the new favorites of today's TikTok generation.

How did barenbliss get into the Philippine market? 

“Barenbliss was founded by a Korean makeup artist way back in 2021. To be exact, in March 2021 in Korea. And then we launched Barenbliss here in the Philippines in June 2022.

“It's a Korean beauty brand that offers a wide variety of makeup products and skincare as well. But right now, we're not offering skincare here in the Philippines. But we're focused on the color cosmetics.

“We have the lip tints. There are a lot of finishes that Barenbliss is offering. And then we have a lot of cushion. This is the most awaited because right now we only have one variation of cushion. But eventually, this year, hopefully, we'll be able to launch two more types of cushion.

“We will be having a 2D and super matte and full-coverage cushion. One has buildable coverage. Medium to full.

“If you want to achieve skin like for everyday, you can go with a medium coverage, but if you want to level up, or you want a glam look, go for the fuller coverage of this cushion."

What are the bestselling products at the moment?

“Well, actually, for our bestselling products, the one I have mentioned, the cushion, and the tint. Well, actually, this Apple Mix Adorable Mousse Tint was launched last December. And as of now, its sales are really high because this tint delivers a satin finish. Gel texture, and it sets to a satin finish, not super matte and not super glossy, but perfectly in between."

It’s perfect for our weather?  

"Yes, what’s beautiful is it’s not dry on the lips. And especially here in the Philippines where’s it’s hot and humid. So for this, uh, product, which is the Apple Mix Adorable Mousse Tint. It’s glossy and hydrating. It’s healthy on the lips because it has Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and a lot of skincare active."

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