Daily Beauty Mistakes That Could Be Impacting Your Skin

 

When it comes to skincare, many people focus on finding the latest products and following popular beauty trends. While quality cleansers, moisturizers, and serums can certainly support healthy-looking skin, everyday habits often play an equally important role. In some cases, seemingly harmless routines may be working against your skincare goals without you even realizing it.

Understanding common beauty mistakes can help you make smarter choices and create a routine that truly supports your skin's needs.

1. Over-Cleansing Your Face

Keeping your skin clean is important, but washing too frequently can strip away natural oils that help maintain a healthy skin barrier. Many people believe that squeaky-clean skin is a sign of effectiveness. In reality, over-cleansing can leave skin feeling dry, irritated, or unbalanced. This may prompt the skin to produce even more oil, potentially creating additional concerns. Using a gentle cleanser and avoiding excessive washing can help support a healthier complexion.

2. Skipping Sunscreen

One of the most common beauty mistakes is neglecting daily sun protection. Even on cloudy days, ultraviolet rays can affect the skin. Daily sunscreen use helps protect against premature signs of aging and supports overall skin health. Many modern formulas are lightweight and easy to incorporate into an existing skincare routine. Making sunscreen a non-negotiable step can have long-term benefits for your skin's appearance.

3.    Using Products Too Aggressively

Active ingredients such as retinol, exfoliating acids, and vitamin C can offer benefits when used correctly. However, introducing too many products at once or using them too frequently may cause irritation. Patience is often overlooked in skincare. Consistency and moderation tend to deliver better results than aggressively trying every trending product available. Listening to your skin's response can help you build a routine that works for your individual needs.

4.    Forgetting About Water Quality

Many people spend considerable time choosing skincare products, but they rarely think about the water they use every day. Shower water comes into direct contact with the skin and hair, making it an often-overlooked factor in personal care routines. Some individuals choose to install a chlorine-reducing shower filter as part of their wellness and beauty regimen. Products available from AquaBliss are designed to help address common water quality concerns and create a more comfortable shower experience.

While water quality is just one part of a larger skincare strategy, it can be a worthwhile consideration for those looking to optimize their daily routine.

5.    Neglecting Makeup Brushes and Tools

Makeup brushes, beauty blenders, and other tools can accumulate residue over time. Without regular cleaning, these items may transfer dirt, oil, and product buildup back onto the skin. A simple weekly cleaning routine can help keep tools fresh and improve makeup application. It also helps ensure that your skincare efforts are not undermined by avoidable hygiene issues.

6.    Not Getting Enough Sleep

Beauty sleep is more than just a popular expression. Sleep plays an important role in the body's natural recovery processes, including those that affect the skin. Consistently poor sleep may contribute to a tired-looking complexion and make it more difficult for the skin to maintain a healthy appearance. Prioritizing quality rest can complement even the most carefully planned skincare routine.

Final Thoughts

Healthy-looking skin is often the result of consistent habits rather than dramatic changes. While skincare products play an important role, daily behaviors can have a significant impact on your overall results.

By avoiding common mistakes such as over-cleansing and skipping sunscreen, you can create a more balanced approach to skincare. Small adjustments made consistently over time may help support the healthy, radiant complexion you are working toward.

Run further with Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 from Garmin

 

Garmin is helping runners take their training one step further with the introduction of three purpose-built running smartwatches: Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170, and Forerunner 170 Music. Each one is easy-to-use and loaded with features to kick-start a running journey or help dial in training. Both models boast vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED displays, responsive touchscreens and a traditional 5-button design for extra ease of use. And runners can access everyday health features, advanced training tools, smart notifications and more—all without having to recharge their watch every night.

“Purposefully designed with everything a runner needs to start their running journey, Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 include premium running and training features pulled in from our more advanced Forerunners, plus popular health and wellness metrics. No matter the goal, these smartwatches are the perfect tools to help new and aspiring runners alike make every step count.” —Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

Forerunner 70

Loaded with features for runners of all levels, Forerunner 70 is ready for every step of the journey.

● Train with the essentials, including built-in GPS, time, distance, pace and wrist-based heart rate 1 .

● New quick workouts simplify training by creating workout suggestions tailored to a runner’s fitness level and require minimal input to set up: just desired time and intensity level.

● Train for an event, achieve a milestone or improve fitness with Garmin Coach training plans that adapt daily based on health and recovery metrics. In addition to popular plans for more intense training, Garmin Run Coach provides new plans with run/walk workouts and lower volume training.

● Receive daily suggested workouts – including new run/walk workouts – that adapt after every run to match performance and recovery.

● Dial in with advanced training features powered by the Garmin Human Performance Lab, including training readiness, training status, wrist-based running power and running dynamics. And tap into more than 80 built-in sports apps, including swimming, cycling, strength training and more to stay active in different ways.

● Monitor overall health and wellness 24/7 with advanced sleep tracking, sleep coach, breathing variations, heart rate variability (HRV) status, Pulse Ox, lifestyle logging and Health Status 2.

● Stay connected with smart notifications, safety and tracking features, LiveTrack and more.

Forerunner 70 features up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and is offered in fun and popular colors like citron, soft pink, tidal blue, cool lavender, black and whitestone.

Forerunner 170

Building upon Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170 adds on-the-go features like Garmin Pay ™ contactless payments, which will be available in the Philippines soon, so runners can stop for a mid-run snack or water bottle and quickly pay from their wrist (with a supported bank and payment network).

For runners who like to bring their playlists along to energize their runs, the Forerunner 170 Music lets users download songs, podcasts, and playlists from supported third-party music services directly onto their watch to listen phone-free with wireless headphones.

Both Forerunner 170 and Forerunner 170 Music get up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and are offered in black with a black/amp yellow band and whitestone with a whitestone/cloud blue band. Forerunner 170 Music also comes in vibrant colors like teal green with a teal green/citron band and red pink with a red pink/mango band.

Customers can now pre-order their Garmin Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170, or Forerunner 170 Music through Kinetic and Garmin’s official stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok to be among the first to get their hands on the new lineup as soon as it officially launches on June 3. The Forerunner 70 has a suggested retail price of PHP 15,990, while the Forerunner 170 is priced at PHP 19,290 and the Forerunner 170 Music at PHP 22,290.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit the official Garmin website.

Free To Be HUE: Araneta City celebrates the freedom to shine in every color this Pride Month

 

This June, Araneta City transforms into a vibrant hub of expression and solidarity as it launches “Free To Be HUE,” a month-long campaign that highlights the many stories, identities, and experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community. Through art, movement, and community-driven activities, the City of Firsts reaffirms its commitment to ensuring its spaces remain inclusive environments where everyone feels seen, respected, and truly free to be themselves.

Beyond knowing who we love, we also celebrate those who have come to fully understand who they are and how they choose to express themselves. This is the heart of “Free To Be HUE,” honoring individuality, no matter the colors of your identity, while celebrating the beauty of a community that comes together in diversity. Symbolized by a colorful pinwheel, the campaign reflects every color represented in a community that moves together as one.

“This Pride Month, Araneta City celebrates the freedom to live authentically and express oneself without fear or judgment. Through ‘Free To Be HUE,’ we honor the many identities, stories, and experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community while continuing to foster spaces where everyone feels welcome and respected. As the City of Firsts, we remain committed to building a community grounded in inclusivity,” said Marjorie Go, Vice President for Marketing of Araneta City.

Express yourself at Free to be HUE Mural (June 2)

The City of Firsts will kick off Pride Month with the unveiling ceremony of the Free to be HUE mural, a symbolic and lasting expression of Araneta City’s commitment to inclusivity, acceptance, and self- expression to honor the LGBTQIA+ community and the diverse community. The mural outside the New Frontier Theater along Gen. Roxas Avenue serves as a lasting reminder that every person who steps inside Araneta City is welcomed, respected, and free to be themselves without judgment. Quezon City

Mayor Joy Belmonte and distinguished members of LGBTQIA+ organizations will join the unveiling ceremony in support of Pride and inclusivity, and will also help paint the mural’s final touches to contribute to the shared artwork.

Jog for fitness and inclusivity at Pride Run (June 7)

The aRUNeta Run Club’s Pride Run at the Green Gate of Smart Araneta Coliseum goes beyond fitness by bringing together members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in a shared movement for inclusivity and wellness. Joining as allies are candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2026, further showing their support for the celebration. Participants are also encouraged to wear colors that represent them and bring pride flags to the run, with face painting available to make the celebration even more vibrant. In partnership with the Quezon City Health Department, the event also promotes awareness and safer communities through free HIV self-test kits and on-site screening services.

Bust a move at Quezon City Pride Dance Competition (June 9)

At Farmers Plaza, the Quezon City Pride Dance Competition celebrates identity through movement and performance. More than a showcase of talent, it gives members of the LGBTQIA+ community a platform to express themselves with confidence while sharing stories shaped by their journey and individuality.

Inclusive Graduation Rights (June 11)

At Gateway 2, Quantum Skyview, a special graduation ceremony will celebrate every students’ right to freely express their identities during one of life’s most meaningful milestones, especially honoring graduates who were previously denied the opportunity to march due to their SOGIE. The activity supports ongoing efforts toward more affirming and gender-inclusive spaces for young people. It also reaffirms the Quezon City LGU’s commitment to inclusive graduation rites for all students, as guided by the Department of Education’s Gender-Responsive Basic Education Policy.

Special Pride promo at World Kitchens (June 11)

As part of the City of Firsts’ Pride festivities, World Kitchens will offer a special Pride promo on June 11 — buy one mocktail and get one snack free. Open to all diners, the limited-time offering also serves as a special treat to rainbow graduates taking part in Graduation Rights. Head to Gateway Mall 2 to celebrate Pride Month with good food and meaningful moments.

Safe Space Session (June 18)

The Safe Space Session at Ali Mall will educate Araneta City lessees and staff on creating a more welcoming and respectful environment for LGBTQIA+ mallgoers and communities. Featuring resource speakers from the Quezon City Gender and Development Council, the session aims to encourage inclusivity and understanding in everyday public spaces, with the hope of making Araneta City a safer and more inclusive space for the community whenever they visit the City of Firsts.

Shop at the Pride Bazaar (June 26 to 28)

Araneta City partners with the Quezon City Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office to bring the Pride Bazaar to Farmers Plaza, providing a space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are also part of the local business sector to showcase food, crafts, trinkets, and other products that reflect their talent, creativity, and personal stories.

Celebrate authenticity at Lovelaban sa Araneta (June 27)

One of the most anticipated events of Araneta City’s Pride celebration is LoveLaban sa Araneta, in partnership with Pride PH, featuring performances from members of the LGBTQIA+ community. As Araneta City brings the spirit of LoveLaban closer to the community, attendees can catch performances from some of their favorite drag performers while celebrating pride, self-expression, and inclusivity. This marks the second year Araneta City will host a separate LoveLaban event apart from the other LoveLaban events across Quezon City.

“Pride Month is a celebration of identity, community, and the freedom to be yourself. At Araneta City, we believe inclusion goes beyond Pride Month and should be practiced every day through the spaces we create and the experiences we share. We remain committed to making the City of Firsts a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to express themselves freely,” said Go.

The same Brutalist icons, but not as you know them

PNB Financial Center-scanned from PNB 100 coffee table book

 It is said that Brutalist architecture asked for patience. Its language was not immediately inviting and resisted quick affection for it stands firm in raw concrete and heavy, geometric forms.

Appreciation for this style came with distance. That return happened around 2019 across cities, including in the Philippines, when the culture began to look again and see intent behind the weight. Buildings that were once dismissed as severe began to draw in a new audience. Architects, designers, and the public revisited them with a fresher perspective.

Lobby PNB Makati Center

Iconic properties of the Metro skyline

In Makati and Pasay, two such structures are among those that gained renewed attention: the PNB Makati Center and the PNB Financial Center, properties managed by PNB Holdings Corporation (PHC).

Spaces, PNB Makati Center, PNB Holdings

From the street, both buildings read as resolute. The PNB Makati Center, designed by Filipino architect Carlos Arguelles, a key figure in modern and Brutalist architecture, holds its place along Ayala Avenue with a sense of order, set against a district in constant evolution.

On the other end, the PNB Financial Center, found nearer the bay, stretches across a wide footprint of almost 90,000 sqm. Designed by noted Filipino architect Gabriel Formoso, it carries the same material honesty, set against an open horizon.

When PHC assumed stewardship, the shift began at the threshold. They ensured not to erase time but work with it, leaning toward adaptive redevelopment. They ensured that the structure remains legible and that interventions respond well to present-day use.

PNB Financial Center Events Spaces Grand Atrium meetings exhibits conferences

When one steps inside the PNB Makati Center, the experience becomes less measured. Light softens the entry as the lobby leads with clarity. Materials move from exposed concrete to finishes that are easier on the eye and touch.

Workspaces, found from second to penthouse levels, follow a similar intent. Color pops in controlled accents and seamlessly blends with the structure. They feature layouts that support employee interaction without forcing it. There are open zones for team collaboration, alongside areas that allow for focus. The choices reflect the building’s current priorities—health, safety, and a more human-centered way of working.

At the PNB Financial Center, the narrative expands. The building has long functioned as a headquarters. Its expansiveness allowed it to house offices and institutional tenants over time. Under PHC’s direction, parts of the complex have taken on a new role.

Certain interiors have been adapted into event venues. This move leans on the asset that Brutalism provides, volume. Large spans and high ceilings offer a flexible canvas. The spaces can host formal gatherings or more relaxed assemblies. The bay area setting adds another layer. Natural light shifts across the day and gently spills through the windows. The edge between inside and outside becomes part of the event experience.

This reprogramming extends the building’s original identity. Where there were once purely administrative spaces, there are now areas, such as The Grand Atrium, that invite the public in a variety of ways.

Both buildings show that preservation is not fixed, but a process where change unfolds with discipline, allowing the original architecture to remain clear as new interventions settle in with intent. And, when updated with care, they can support contemporary life without losing character. The current work at PNB Makati Center and PNB Financial Center reflects precisely this.

For those who pass by, the first impression may still be distant. The silhouettes have not softened. Yet beyond the facade, the spaces tell a whole new story, one that considers how people move, gather, and work today. In this way, the buildings continue to shape the spaces they hold. They define their legacy not only by what they were, but by how they are used today.

Joel Reglos Revisits the Architecture of Faith and Form in 5th Solo Exhibition, "Reminiscence”

 Filipino visual artist Joel Reglos is set to unveil his highly anticipated fifth solo exhibition "Reminiscence" a profound visual homecoming that explores the intersection of artistic evolution and spiritual endurance. In partnership with Altro Mondo Creative Space, the exhibit will be opening this May at the Gateway Gallery. The collection serves as both a retrospective of Reglos’s foundational aesthetics and a deeply personal testimony of the faith that sustained his rise in the Philippine contemporary art scene.

​In "Reminiscence," Reglos deliberately steps back from the present to re-engage with the raw energy of his formative years. Known for his mastery of the impasto technique and his signature use of heavy, sculptural textures, Reglos utilizes this exhibition to honor the specific palettes and vertical color compositions that first defined his voice. The works are not merely recreations of the past, but rather a sophisticated dialogue between the artist he was and the master technician he has become.

​The exhibition title captures a dual meaning: a technical looking back at the language of abstraction and a spiritual accounting of the "wilderness years." For Reglos, the path to his current success was paved with significant personal and professional hurdles.

Joel Reglos at work

​"This collection revisits a period of intense struggle and sacrifice," Reglos shares. "It was a time when I had to surrender my path to the Divine, trusting that the journey had a destination I couldn't yet see. These pieces are reminders that the trials we endure are not obstacles, but essential parts of a larger, beautiful plan."

​The aesthetic of the show is characterized by its tactile intensity. Reglos’s canvases are famous for their "verticality"—cascading layers of pigment that suggest movement, growth, and the passage of time. By returning to his "root" palettes, he invites the viewer to witness the "season of abundance" that follows a long season of sowing. Each thick stroke of paint serves as a metaphor for a prayer answered or a hardship overcome, transforming the canvas into a three- dimensional landscape of gratitude.

​"Reminiscence" is more than a display of abstract virtuosity; it is a narrative of resilience. Reglos asserts that every trial has a purpose that only reveals itself in the fullness of time. For the collector and the casual observer alike, the exhibition offers a chance to experience art that is grounded in the grit of real-world labor and elevated by an unwavering spiritual conviction. It is a reminder that through persistent hard work and faith, every struggle eventually resolves into a masterpiece.

​The exhibition marks a significant milestone in Reglos’s career, following a string of successful showcases, including recent participation in the Philippine International Furniture Show and features in major business and lifestyle publications. As a resident of Lucena City and a proud representative of the Quezon Province art community, Reglos continues to bridge the gap between regional identity and the global language of abstraction.

"Reminiscence" opens on May 23, 2026, at the Gateway Gallery. The public is invited to witness this milestone exhibition and explore the textured depths of an artist who continues to find beauty in the memory of the struggle.