Bench Fashion Week can never be without celebrities walking the runway. For the Holiday 2026 show, the faces on the runway came with makeup looks worth snapping a pic of. Some leaned into bronzed, glowy skin; others into their signature soft glam; and a few paired their looks with sleek, straight, or slicked-back hair that kept all eyes on the face. 

Whether you’re looking for some fresh beauty inspiration for the upcoming holiday season or mapping out your Christmas party looks, here are 17 looks you’ll want to save as inspiration before the holiday partying rolls in.

Bea Millan-Windorski wears long, feathered lashes and pin-straight hair

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In an all-black Bench/ Active look, Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Bea Millan-Windorski let her eyes do the talking. Long, feathered lashes framed her gaze, while sleek, pin-straight hair kept the focus on her face. 

Kirk Bondad sports cleanly swept-back hair for Bench/ Active

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Filipino model and fitness trainer Kirk Bondad brought a glossy, sculpted finish to the Bench/ Active runway, with an oiled torso and hair swept cleanly off his face. With nothing framing it, his eyes and neatly groomed brows took center stage.

Michelle Dee loves a smoky eye and glossy nude lip combo

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Actress, model, and Chris Nick angel Michelle Dee wore a white and denim ensemble with a smoky, grunge-inspired eye and a glossy nude lip. Her bleached hair tied it all together, setting the runway on fire.

Ariella Arida wears a sleek ponytail for Kashieca x Lucy Torres

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Filipino beauty queen and actress Ariella Arida wore a two-piece black lace set from the Kashieca x Lucy Torres runway with a sleek high ponytail. A warm beige blush, nude lip, and gold accessories completed the look.

Max Collins leans into a monochromatic, warm-toned glam look for Bench x Chris Nick

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Filipino actress, model, and fellow Chris Nick angel Max Collins paired her monochromatic, black denim ensemble with flowing hair and a warm-toned glam look: gold-flecked eyeshadow, fully lined eyes, beige blush, and a matte nude pink lip. 

Kit Thompson pairs functionality with tousled locks

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Actor Kit Thompson stepped onto the runway with a clean-shaven face, neatly groomed brows, and light contouring on his cheekbones. His tousled hair looked undone but was held in place with a light spritz of hairspray and a touch of gel. 

Gazini Ganados’s soft glam pierces the runway

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Filipino beauty queen and model Gazini Ganados wore her soft glam on the Bench/ Active runway. Sculpted cheeks, a warm touch of blush, and a rosy nude lip drew attention as she strutted under the show lights.

Kaila Estrada leans into cool brown makeup and full bangs

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Actress and model Kaila Estrada wore her signature full bangs, parted slightly in the middle, and lengths brushing her shoulders, on the Bench/ Active runway. Her makeup leaned cool, with brown tones dusting her cheeks and eyes, and finished with a pinkish-brown matte lip.

River Joseph wears his hair down for Bench Originals

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Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) alum and Allure Philippines cover star River Joseph kept things natural on the Bench Originals runway. A ‘90s-inspired textured haircut, worn down, framed his features.

Ina Raymundo shines with naturally glowy skin and plump lips for Bench/ Active

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Filipino actress and certified bombshell Ina Raymundo wore an organza, see-through dress on the Bench/ Active runway with naturally glowy skin. Her lips looked plumped and glossy, with a wash of pink all over.

Jameson Blake styles his hair with a curtain bang moment

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Actor Jameson Blake went for a heartthrob moment on the runway, with center-parted curtain bangs that echo a ‘90s-inspired nostalgia. Face-framing pieces softened his usually strong look, with a light dusting of makeup to evoke an effortless finish.

Marina Summers goes nude for her pout with Chris Nick

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Filipina winnah and Drag Race Philippines alum Marina Summers stunned the Chris Nick runway with her signature glam: flowing hair, sculpted cheeks, and a nude color for her pout. With lips kept neutral, the contour and hair did the heavy lifting and held every eye in the room.

The girls of G22 go big on volume for their hair

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P-Pop’s female alphas, AJ, Alfea, and Jaz, each made hair the highlight of their Bench Originals look. Big, bouncy hair added movement with every step, and gave the trio a polished, high-energy finish that suited the runway.

Kai Montinola’s high and tightly curled ponytail steals the spotlight

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PBB alum, actress, and model Kai Montinola wore her hair in a high ponytail of tightly curled locks on the Bench Originals runway. The ponytail and face-framing pieces highlighted her delicate soft glam look and youthful glow with every step.

Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra’s ’90s-inspired hairdos: curled tendrils and textured hair

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Love team JMFyang, made up of Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra, both wore ‘90s-inspired hair looks on the Bench Originals runway. Smith’s curled tendril updo gave her a youthful, girl-next-door feel, while Ibarra’s textured hair added a lived-in finish to his boy-next-door charm. Proof that something that looks a little undone can look intentional. 

Kyle Echarri’s clean, swept-back bangs showcase his luminous skin 

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Singer and actor Kyle Echarri channeled a ‘90s rom-com bad boy on the Bench Originals runway. His bangs were swept cleanly back, clearing his face and letting his luminous skin take center stage. With nothing to hide behind, the glow did the talking.

Seth Fedelin turns into a ‘90s heartthrob with gelled-up locks

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Filipino actor and model Seth Fedelin was a ‘90s heartthrob on the Bench Originals runway. His gelled-up locks had a matte finish that gave the hair shape and volume, while a light wash of brown shimmer on his eyes made them look bigger.

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Celebrity looks at Bench Fashion Week Holiday 2026 centered on slicked-back hair, soft glam, smoky eyes, and bronzed or glowy skin. Many hairstyles took ’90s cues, including curtain bangs, textured cuts, and curled tendril updos, with a strong emphasis on keeping the face in focus.

Gazini Ganados wore sculpted cheeks, warm blush, and a rosy nude lip on the Bench/ Active runway. Kai Montinola paired a high curled ponytail with a delicate soft glam and youthful glow, while Max Collins leaned warm-toned with gold-flecked shadow and beige blush.

At Bench Originals, Kyle Echarri swept his bangs cleanly back, Seth Fedelin wore matte, gelled-up locks, and Jameson Blake chose center-parted curtain bangs. River Joseph wore a textured ’90s-inspired cut down, and JM Ibarra kept his hair textured for a lived-in finish.

Nude was the most common lip, from Michelle Dee’s glossy nude and Max Collins’ matte nude pink to Marina Summers’ neutral pout and Gazini Ganados’ rosy nude. Kaila Estrada wore a pinkish-brown matte, while Ina Raymundo went plump, glossy, and washed with pink.

Ariella Arida wore a sleek high ponytail with a warm beige blush and nude lip for Kashieca x Lucy Torres. Kai Montinola’s high ponytail was tightly curled, with face-framing pieces that highlighted her soft glam and youthful glow on the Bench Originals runway.

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