Cheska Santiago

1 week ago | cosmo.ph | Cheska Santiago

By now, you've probably seen at least one video of someone going to bed with their mouth taped shut and claiming they woke up feeling like a whole new person. Yep, that practice is called "mouth taping," the latest bedtime ritual that's taken over #sleeptok. But before you panic-search "cute aesthetic mouth tape" on Shopee or Lazada (don't lie), let's break down what this trend is, where it came from, and if it's actually a good idea to seal your lips like an envelope before snoozing.

1 week ago | cosmo.ph | Cheska Santiago

We may earn a commission from the affiliate links on this page, but we only recommend products and services we love. We promise!If one of your skincare goals for 2025 is to have that "just-got-back-from-a-facial" glowy lookwithoutactually booking an appointment, then it's time to sit down and take some notes. Today, we'll be talking aboutcitric acid. You might have spottedcitric acid lurking in the ingredients list of your favorite skincare products, but what does it actually do?

1 week ago | cosmo.ph | Cheska Santiago

Editor's note: Here at Cosmo, we're all about being up to date with the latest drops from *all* the beauty brands, finding hidden gems already out there, and finding our next Holy Grail. And don't worry—we're not gatekeeping!Every day, we post one beauty product from our stash at the office (because trust us, we get a *lot* of them) and give you a no-nonsense lowdown on each item. You get all the info in just one click. It's a TL;DR, if you will.

2 weeks ago | cosmo.ph | Cheska Santiago

Editor's note: Here at Cosmo, we're all about being up to date with the latest drops from all the beauty brands, finding hidden gems already out there, and finding our next Holy Grail. And don't worry—we're not gatekeeping!Every day, we post one beauty product from our stash at the office (because trust us, we get a lot of them) and give you a no-nonsense lowdown on each item. You get all the info in just one click. It's a TL;DR, if you will.

2 weeks ago | cosmo.ph | Cheska Santiago

We may earn a commission from the affiliate links on this page, but we only recommend products and services we love. We promise!Let's be real—when it comes to fighting acne, the skincare world is packed with options. Every other day, there's a new "game-changing" ingredient coming out that promises to clear your skin overnight. From benzoyl peroxide to salicylic acid to trendy new actives like azelaic acid and bakuchiol, the choices are endless.