Manila, Philippines — Gone are the days when fair skin dominated beauty standards. The new era celebrates diversity and embraces the beauty of brown skin, empowering more and more women to love their unique features and radiant skin tone.

Discover these local makeup products specially crafted for the gorgeous Morena beauty:

Vice Cosmetics‘ Soft Dual Finish Powder: Founded by celebrity-comedian Vice Ganda, Vice Cosmetics offers a soft dual finish powder collection in eight shades, catering to every skin tone. Achieve a flawless airbrushed look with medium to full coverage, and rejoice in its vegan, cruelty-free, budget-friendly, and paraben-free formula.

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Caramel Loose Mineral Foundation Refill: 

Beauty Not Just On The Outside‘s Tinted Lip Balms: Formulated with organic and cruelty-free ingredients, Beauty Not Just On The Outside (formerly Beauty by Hodge Podge) offers tinted lip balms made from beeswax, sunflower oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil at an affordable price of Php 175. These lip balms come in three brown skin-flattering shades: merlot, coral, and cinnamon, scoring top marks for functionality, quality, and affordability.

Colourette Cosmetics‘ Colourtint in Zola: It’s no surprise that this product is always flying off the shelves in the local market. Colourette Cosmetics nailed it with their universally flattering rosy brown shade, Zola, perfect for morena skin. This multiuse gem doubles as a lip tint, eyeshadow, and blush – a true game-changer!

Careline‘s Better Than Basic Matte Liquid Lipstick in Gotta Go: Careline has been a trusted and budget-friendly ally since our teenage years. Their newest line, “Careline: Better Than Basic,” introduces the Gotta Go matte liquid lipstick – a peachy perfect nude that complements morena skin beautifully. Enjoy its fast-drying and moisturizing formula that feels weightless, like you’re not wearing lipstick at all!

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics‘ Multipurpose Color Cream in Delight: Undoubtedly deserving of more attention, Ellana Mineral Cosmetics formulates products perfect for Asian beauty. Their multipurpose color cream in the shade Delight is a warm red-brown with a subtle, summer glow that suits all skin tones. Embrace its vegan, cruelty-free, non-comedogenic, and talc-free goodness, and opt for its eco-friendly refill options.

Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks Duo HD Cheek Color in Miss Independent: When selecting blush and contouring products, remember that mauvy, berry, and coral shades complement morena skin beautifully. Take the time to try them out before purchasing, and apply blush sparingly for a natural glow.

Happy Skin Feeling Sculptacular Face Contour Kit Honeymoon Glow Edition: Contouring might feel overwhelming but fear not – opt for a matte bronzer with an ashy undertone for a natural look and a highlighter with a champagne hue to enhance your features with a radiant glow.

Celebrate your morena beauty with these locally-crafted makeup gems, and revel in the power of diversity and self-love. Embrace your unique skin tone and express your inner beauty through the art of makeup.