10 Products to Include in Your Look-Well Kit
Because sometimes, looking well is the first step to feeling well. In The EIC Edit, Allure Philippines editor in chief Rissa Mananquil Trillo shares the 10 products that are part of her cheat sheet.
1. RMS ReEvolve Radiance Locking Primer
Courtesy of Rustan’s
I was never a fan of primers—until this one. It smooths, grips, and leaves a lit-from-within glow so convincing, friends always ask if I just had a facial.
2. N°1 De Chanel Serum-in-Mist
Courtesy of Rustan’s
My WFH skin pick-me-up. A few spritzes between Zoom calls and I feel like I’ve gone from “running on coffee” to “weekend getaway mode.” Bonus: It smells like luxury in liquid form.
3. La Mer The Lifting Firming Mask
Courtesy of brand
When my face looks as tired as I feel, I pull this out. It gives a subtle lifted look that makes me seem like I’ve been taking care of myself all week (even if I’ve been doing the opposite).
4. Diptyque Fleur de Peau Solid Perfume
Courtesy of Rustan’s
The refillable solid fits in my bag and delivers a soft, musky skin scent that makes me feel instantly more composed. The kind of detail that says, “I have my life together,” even on days when I don’t.
5. La Prairie White Caviar Light Concentrate
Courtesy of Rustan’s
Yes, it’s splurge-y. But the brightening effect is like flipping on the beauty equivalent of studio lighting—skin looks clearer, more even, and luminous.
6. Le Labo Bergamote 22 Conditioner
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On days I can’t muster the energy to fix my hair on my own, this makes it smell like I just walked out of an upscale hotel spa. Clean, fresh, and a little mysterious—the scent alone makes me feel instantly polished.
7. Rovectin Calming Lotus Toner
Courtesy of Beauty Bar
First developed for chemotherapy patients with dry, fragile, irritated skin, Rovectin’s formulas were made to soothe, strengthen, and repair. Now a trusted name in Korean hospitals and among dermatologists, this toner calms redness, hydrates, and restores balance—like skin care with a built-in hug.
8. Guerlain KissKiss Bee Glow Honey Tint in Poppy Glow
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Made with 98 percent naturally-derived ingredients, it gives the “your lips, but better and healthier” effect in one swipe. The sheer coral wakes up my whole face—and distracts from the fact that I skipped concealer.
9. Korres Black Pine Primus Youth Renewal Sleeping Facial
Courtesy of Beauty Bar
A 25-year-old Greek brand winning over Gen Z, Korres has my heart for its farm-to-face ingredient sourcing. This is my secret to looking fresh after editing pages until 2 A.M.—rich and hydrating, it works while I’m glued to my laptop so by morning my skin looks like I actually slept.
10. La Beauté Louis Vuitton LV Rouge in 854 Louis Rouge
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Allure got early access to Pat McGrath’s debut Louis Vuitton beauty collection—and nothing lifts a beauty girl’s mood faster than a perfect red lip. One swipe will make you feel instantly polished, awake, and ready—no matter how you started the day. The creamy formula, infused with shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and upcycled waxes from rose, jasmine, and mimosa—flowers emblematic of the Maison—delivers vivid color and all-day comfort in a refillable, heirloom-worthy case by German industrial designer Konstantin Grcic.
