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 of Tatler's Before Bed series is Monique Toda, Raffles & Fairmont Makati's director of communications and Philippine Star's lifestyle columnist. Join Monique and discover her skincare secrets, hacks, nightmares and tips:
What is your skin type?
Presently, I have a combination of oily and dry skin. More oily than dry, though.
Who influenced your skincare routine?
My skincare routine is not really influenced by anyone in particular but [I want it to look] a certain way. This even changes. There was a time I [wanted] my face to look matte, no shine whatsoever. Now, I like a little shine, a little glow (in the right places of course) which makes my skin look dewy and supple.
How did you find a skincare routine that works for you? What was your trial and error process?
My skincare routine is always different because the skin changes at different stages in life. What worked for me years ago will not [work on my skin] now. Skincare should always be a response to your present condition. I would have not used the rich creams I do now three years ago.