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We reveal the evening beauty secrets and top-rated products from your favourite belles and beaus in our series Before Bed!
The perfect skincare regimen for your complexion exists, it just takes a good deal of research and practice. However, if you find yourself in a constant loop of hits and misses, make things a tad bit easier for yourself by learning from skincare enthusiasts and specialists. Gone are the days of only dreaming of a flawless face as now we feature various personalities who seem to know the key to achieving their best skin.
This time, the belle Tatler's Before Bed series is Cat Arambulo-Antonio, entrepreneur and founder of Cat Arambulo Studio. Join Cat and discover her skincare secrets, hacks, nightmares and tips:
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What is your skin type?
My skin type can go from sensitive, dry, normal to oily in minutes—combination to the extreme. The change typically depends on the climate of whatever country I’m in and the activities I'm engaged in during that specific time.
Who influenced your skincare routine?
Growing up, it was my mom and lola. As a teenager, it became magazines and friends. Nowadays, it's trial and error. And if I see a friend with really good skin, I try whatever it is they're using. I love to switch up my routine and try new products every few months. The only constants are Dr Aivee, Foreo and Google.
See also: Monica Dizon Shares Her Evening Skincare Routine
What is your evening skincare routine?
- Daily
- CLEANSE: I use the Clinique Liquid Facial Soap with my Foreo Luna 3 Device.
- EXFOLIATE: I use the Clinique Clarifying Lotion.
- MOISTURIZE: On days that I feel that my skin is dry, I use the Clinique Moisturizing Lotion. But if my skin is oily, I use the Clinique. Moisturizing Gel because it gives me a more matte finish.
- EYE CREAM: La Mer The Eye Concentrate which I apply with my Black Obsidian Beauty Roller. (Take note that it's best applied when it's cold.)
- One to two times a week
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- FACIAL TONING: I use Foreo Bear. It's a full facial toning home device with advanced microcurrents to reduce the appearance of fine lines, sagging skin and wrinkles.
- MASK: Sometimes I use the Aivee Crystal Mask. Other times, I use my Foreo UFO 2 with activated masks which hydrates and moisturizes in 90 seconds.
If I have a pimple or feel like I'm about to have a pimple sprout out, I use Aivee Skin Pimple Eraser. It's [like] magic!
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What are your holy grail products?
Clinique's 3 Step Skin Care, All Covered Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50, and Aiveee Skin Pimple Eraser.
How did you find a skincare routine that works for you?
I'm a guinea pig and product junkie! I love testing out new products, treatments and change my routine all the time. My routine changes depending on my time, mood and lifestyle. So with the lockdown coming up, be prepared to see my Instagram loaded with new skincare products.
What is a skincare hack you think we should know?
Scientifically, people will say, "sleep and drink a lot of water". But personally, it's inner peace. When you feel joy and are at peace, you radiate. You glow!
See also: Rocio Olbés-Ressano Shares Her Evening Skincare Routine
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Do you use facemasks?
I use activated face masks with Foreo's UFO2 Device and I love the Crystal Mask from The Aivee Clinic.
Do you have a beauty/skincare horror story?
During my younger years, I used to bask under the sun and tan for hours to get a sun-kissed glow. Nowadays, I develop freckles and sprout out sunspots that are as big as moles. OMG! I no longer tan. I apply sunblock—loads of it!
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How often do you practise skin fasting (a break from skincare)?
I fast when I'm too tired to do it or if I do a skin treatment that advises me not to apply anything at all.
Are there any skincare rules you’ve broken that have done wonders to your skin? Perhaps an uncommon product you use?
I shave my face!
No, but seriously, I shave my face except for my eyebrows with a razor since I don't have anyone to thread it for me because of the pandemic. I can't unwanted hair stray hair and it's a great way to remove dead skin cells too.
Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
