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I didn’t expect a lip cream with a subtle glitter effect that’s still budget-friendly 😭✨ It’s so pretty for everyday makeup — soft, shiny, and cute on the lips without feeling too much. A local find that’s fun to use 🫶

These look like $50+ gifts but all under $20. Great for when you want it to look luxe without blowing your budget.

Moms are the hardest to shop for. These are gifts she didn’t know she wanted, but will actually use and love. All practical, a little luxe, and not another candle.

All of these are in stock at Barnes & Noble right now. Short, addictive, and perfect if you need to get out of a reading slump. I linked the B&N editions so you can grab the exclusive covers. #BarnesAndNoble #Booktok #NewReleases

Summer in the Philippines means sun, sea, and unforgettable coastlines. For first-time visitors, these beaches are the perfect starting point to experience the country’s natural beauty at its best.

*Maybelline* is L’Oréal’s drugstore makeup brand - known for being affordable but performing close to high-end. They’ve got products for face, eyes, lips, and brows.

"Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" by John Gray, 1992. It’s basically the pop psychology book that made “men and women think differently” mainstream. The whole premise is a metaphor: Men = Mars→ value independence, competence, problem-solving. When stressed, they tend to “retreat to their cave” and go quiet to fix things themselves. Women = Venus→ value connection, communication, being heard. When stressed, they want to talk it out and feel supported.