Rissa Mananquil Trillo is the Editor-in-Chief of Allure Philippines and one of the country's leading beauty authorities.
With over two decades of experience spanning beauty journalism, product development, and editorial leadership, she specializes in skincare, makeup, cosmetic science, wellness, beauty trends, and the business of beauty.
Before leading Allure Philippines, she was a longtime beauty columnist for The Philippine Star and co-founded Happy Skin. During her tenure, the brand grew to 100 retail counters, earned multiple beauty and retail awards, and contributed to her being named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young Philippines in 2017. She exited the company in 2021.
She is the author of the bestselling book Read My Lips: What It Takes to Build a World-Class Homegrown Brand, a UN Women Philippines Champion, and a frequent speaker on beauty, entrepreneurship, and women's leadership.
