When shopping for makeup products, it's best practice to read reviews first. You can search online, ask your friends for recs, or even find what your favorite celebs are using. Don't know where to start? Here's a quick tip: Alexa Ilacad is a certified makeup junkie who has genuinely vouched for numerous tried-and-tested finds. We promise you that this girl knows her stuff-she used to be a beauty vlogger on YouTube, after all!
So if you're in dire need of a makeup restash, here's a roundup of 10 'no-makeup' makeup essentials Alexa loves to use, as well as where to buy them:
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Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen
On foundation-free days, Alexa uses this lightweight skin tint from Belo. FYI, it's the exact same product she used while filming Pinoy Big Brother!
Instagram/alexailacadADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen, from P459.75, Available on Watsons, Lazada, and Shopee
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Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation
On the other side of the spectrum, Alexa goes for Rare Beauty's foundation when she's in the mood for a bit more coverage. And for the morenas out there, this brand offers a wide range of 32 shades.
Kumu/alexailacadCONTINUE READING BELOW ↓watch nowRare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation, P1950, Available on Sephora.ph
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Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
Like the rest of us, Alexa's also a fan of glazed, dewy skin. That's why she's been obsessed with this Charlotte Tilbury cult-fave for several years now.
Kumu/alexailacadCharlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, P3200, Available on themakeupstoremnl.com
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MAC Strobe Cream
To really amp up the glow, Alexa combines the previous product with a pink-based liquid highlighter. As Alexa jokingly puts it, this product will make you look like a disco ball!
Kumu/alexailacadMAC Strobe Cream in Pinklite, P2550, Available on Lazada
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NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
Alexa swears that this is *the best* concealer she's ever tried. It's also been approved by other personalities like Julia Barretto and Patrick Ta!
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Kumu/alexailacadNARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, P1800, Available on Lazada
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KJM Cheek Lip Tint
You don't always need to splurge for good makeup. There are lots of affordable alternatives that just get the job done, like this 129-peso lip and cheek tint that Alexa can't live without.
Instagram/alexailacadADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓KJM Cheek Lip Tint in Bloodshoot, P129, Available on Shopee and Lazada
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Beautederm Mardi Color Cloud Tint
Another budget-friendly find that Alexa approves of is Beautederm's multi-purpose tint. She loves it so much she owns more than one shade!
Kumu/alexailacadBeautederm Mardi Color Cloud Tint, P450, Available on Shopee and Lazada
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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Alexa's all-time favorite blush is Rare Beauty's radiant variant in Happy and Joy. As Alexa demonstrates, these warm-toned colors look gorgeous on Filipino skin.
Kumu/alexailacadRare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Happy and Joy, P1350, Available on Sephora.ph
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Tom Ford Lip Color
Still haven't found your go-to MLBB? Alexa recommends this nude pink from Tom Ford!
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Kumu/alexailacadTom Ford Lip Color in Indian Rose, P3350, Available on Rustans
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Focallure Plumpmax Nourish Lip Glow
Mimic Alexa's plump and juicy pout with Focallure's clear lip gloss. Great for 'no-makeup' makeup days and classic glam looks alike!
Kumu/alexailacadADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Focallure Plumpmax Nourish Lip Glow in #01 Clear, P325.77, Available on Shopee and Lazada
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