"There's always a too much [when you] pay too much for beauty [when] there are also other areas we can spend our money for," Charmagne Garcia-Laconico, beauty editor at Metro Magazine, told ANC's On The Money.
Laconico explained that it is important to cover the "basics" first such as cleansing needs or beauty products before moving on to the more expensive surgical operations like liposuction or lip collagen injections.
"The question of 'what is essential' is very tricky. Some may find it (liposuction) very essential as it adds to their confidence level or they feel better themselves," Laconico noted.
Trying to look good or taking time and effort to present one's self helps us create a good impression in front our co-workers, supervisors or clients.
She advised men and women to carry their own "kikay kits" to work which will include basic products such as a cleanser, toner and a moisturizer.
"First and foremost, it's the skincare that is really important. It doesn't have to be really expensive, just use whatever works for you," Laconico said.
A "decent" kit can cost P1,500 or to more than P3,000 for the basic cleansing products, she noted.
Women, however, should also have their make-up products with them and Laconico shared one should have concealer, foundation, eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, blusher, and lipstick.
These make-up products can amount to P3,000 to more than P10,000, depending on the brands you buy, she said.
"But the good thing about this is you don't buy this every month and you shouldn't," Laconico said.
She stressed the products should address one's concerns such as oily skin or flaking.
"You always want to look good. It's not because you want to be pretty or anything like that, it's because you want people to perceive you as someone who is taking care of herself which translates to how you deal with your work, how you attempt the details," Laconico said.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
