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Hi I'm Katsy

 

I'm an architect by profession, a writer by passion, and an entrepreneur by choice.

Currently based in Manila, Philippines as principal for design company, focidesign.co, I am also a regular contributor to online beauty portal, Project Vanity. I have also worked with several brands including Sephora Digital SEA, Avon, Maybelline, and L'Oreal Paris in various capacities.

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  • Whenever I reach for this pouch, it’s mostly because of the @ellanaminerals palette. I’m still figuring out the perfect combination for it but what I have right now works and I like. It’s still missing one slot though and I’ve been putting off the decision as I kind of want to curate an all-Ellana makeup kit. I haven’t gotten around to it so the current configuration stays. The @projectvanitycom x Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Life-Proof Eyebrow Gel in Light Brown and Dark Brown are for those days when I want my brows to look extra polished. For when I want quick results, I go for the @benefitph Gimme Brow in Shade 3. Contour is courtesy of @happyskin_ph Glisten Up Precision Contour Cheek Stick while covering up my skin’s imperfections can be credited to Benefit’s Boi-ing Airbrush Concealer in No. 2. #minimalistbeauty #minimalistmakeup #whatsonmyvanity #beautylife #curatedmakeupkit #whatsinmymakeupkit #mommymakeupkit #cleanconsciousbeauty #ellanaminerals #benefitph #happyskinph #projectvanitycom
  • This first curated kit is something that can go from day to night (or in my case, from meeting to event) because of the versatility that the @happyskin_ph #HappySkinxLoveMarie Vivid Cotton Lip Mousses bring to the table. According to Happy Skin, these can be used not only on the lips but on the eyes and cheeks as well. I’ve tried both shades as indicated and they do work for a quick, monochromatic look. For the brows, I also have two options - the @shiseido Natural Eyebrow Pencil in Light Brown and the @benefitph Brow Zings in Shade 3. Same with eyeliner, I have the @makeupforeverphilippines Aqua XL Eye Pencil in M-60 as well as the Happy Skin Eye Am Here to Stay 24H Gel Pencil Eyeliner in Brown. I also have two bases in the pouch (@firstaidbeauty Triple Protection Skin Tint SPF 30 in Light and @itcosmetics CC+ Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Full Coverage Cream) aside from the MUFE Reboot Foundation that I have on the shelf as a partner foundation to this pouch. The latter is housed in a glass bottle so I don’t bring it outside. I also have a MUFE palette with a blush and contour duo plus a Happy Skin highlighter pen in Yes, I Dew!. I tried to keep within brand/s “theme” but I ended up with day/night options. While these are generally good products, I found myself rarely reaching for this pouch as the options tend to confuse me on a daily basis. I feel like since I already chose a makeup kit for the day, I don’t want to choose within the kit anymore. I’ll try to reallocate these items in different kits so I can really use them and get a feel of how they can be maximized. This was my first attempt at curating my makeup and for this pouch, I made the mistake of putting too many options in what was supposed to be an easy and efficient go-to kit. #minimalistbeauty #minimalistmakeup #whatsonmyvanity #beautylife #curatedmakeupkit #whatsinmymakeupkit #cleanconsciousbeauty #happyskinph #benefitph #sephoraph
  • I used to have a full vanity set-up. I had lights, I had a traincase, I set up Muji drawers both acrylic and plastic to house my makeup collection. I took my time. I experimented practically daily save for when we have work meetings. But all that changed because of @magnusobra. ❤️ My heart which used to skip at the sight of my shiny, pretty things, now skips even faster because of our baby boy. And so I made the decision to cut down my prep time. Not only because his arrival added a multitude of things to my life but also because I want to consciously give more of my time to him than in getting my makeup done. Don’t get me wrong, this does not mean that I’ve begun to love makeup any less. In fact, I’ve been delighting in this challenge. I’ve always loved curating my makeup. And now, I’ve taken on the challenge of keeping four makeup kits that I can use daily, at home or on the go. Through using these curated pieces, I’ve started to realize which products actually matter to my routine. Eventually I feel that I’ll be able to curate one kit that will be my daily HG makeup look. Until then, let me share with you my process and what’s inside these makeup bags. #cleanconsciousbeauty #minimalistbeauty #minimalistmakeup #gofortheglow #whatsonmyvanity #beautylife
  • This is my current skincare power couple: the @inher_element Sunflower Wash-Off Cleansing Oil and the Low PH Rose Gel Cleanser. I don’t label my products loosely, but these two, these are HG level. The Sunflower Wash-off Cleansing Oil (P695/110ml) is as straightforward as a product can be. It simply rids my face of makeup and sunscreen and it does this job quite effectively. All while standing in my bathroom counter looking pretty. I love that this release came in that perfect yellow that complements IHE’s classic pink. So much so that I look forward to using them together. Yes, good design can do that to you. Good design can push you to move while a good product will push you to repurchase. And yes, this cleansing oil warrants a repurchase. I may be late to the party but the Low PH Rose Gel Cleanser (P375/50ml, P675/110ml) deserves all the raves that it gets. It’s lightweight, has a naturally pleasant smell, and it cleans my face gently yet thoroughly. I’ve never looked back since I started on low ph cleansers and this product assures me that I’ve made the right decision. #inherelementph is also proudly made in the PH and is paraben-free, SLS-free, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free. #cleanconsciousbeauty #minimalistskincare #minimalistbeauty #gofortheglow #glowyskin #lowphcleanser #abskincare #lovelocal #inherelement #whatsonmyvanity #hgskincare #skincareph
  • This photo symbolizes a transition that I’ve long wanted to make, that I’m still currently making. It’s a work in progress - this move into a cleaner, more conscious beauty + lifestyle. To say that #SustainabilityMatters is an understatement. Because I believe that it doesn’t just matter, it is of the utmost importance these days. But as this photo begs for understanding, in itself a contradiction of things that I’ve only begun to scratch the surface of, as messed up as my punctuation and grammar even, I feel that to start somewhere is an accomplishment by itself. Small steps. One step. And so I begin. #NoToSingleUsePlastic
  • Time for my @altheakorea #birthdayhaul 😍 And I hoarded the #AltheaABloom Mask Sheets plus my all-time favorite @laneige_kr 💖 Hello glowing skin! 😊👋 Plus I got my hair cut recently so I'm practicing how to style it. This portable Candy Magic hair straightener should help my mission a lot as I can use it in the car - it is run by a powerbank! Cool, yeah? 😎 Unboxing in my IG stories plus a cool podcast you should give a listen to. 👍#AltheaAngels Thank you #altheakorea 💕 #beautylife #abskincare #abskincareph #glassskingoals #kbeauty #beautyhaul #unboxing
  • An hour left til 2019 guys! And yes, I'm posting about beauty at this time of the day 😍. Lipsticks x Lenses has always been an outlet of mine and I'm thankful everyday that I can still write, take photos, and share my experiences with everyone on the platform. I hope to still see you all around this coming year with definitely more posts and photos as I enter this exciting new phase of my life. Cheers to 2018, the year that was, and a prosperous new year to us all this 2019! 💕
  • This year's #MYOH2018 invites us to the wilderness! I had this pink @havaianasphils pair customized with the cutest pins. You can get yours too til November 20 at the BGC Amphitheater, Shangri-la Plaza Grand Atrium, online, and select stores. You can also get the Viu subscribers exclusive finger heart pin at BGC while you can get your Origine pair customized with their artists only at Shangri-la Plaza. 💕 See you there? 😊
  • I was going through my clothes a few weeks back and found myself having to store some of my favorite pieces. Thankfully I was able to use the #DownyAntiBacFresh before whisking them away into a suitcase. I didn't want them to have that musty odor so using a #KontraGerms Fabric Conditioner was a definite must. Another bonus: huge refill packs! 😊
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