At 36, Cristine Reyes credits her youthful glow to a consistent skin-care routine.
She gives the same advice to those who ask her how to age gracefully.
"Siguro, maintenance because as you age, di ba, kailangan mas tutok na rin," she told PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal).
The interview took place at the SM Beauty Con on August 29, 2025, in SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
Cristine continued: "Kailangan mas alagaan mo yung skin mo, yung skin care mo mas, like for example, wear sunblock.
"More than the products, siyempre yung hydration. Pero, meron na ring products na pang-hydrate ng skin."
Staying committed to a skin-care routine can be challenging—especially for busy moms like Cristine.
She recommended a minimalist approach: "Daytime, first... I drink water then wash my face. And then, toner, and then, sunblock.
"Nighttime, same. Water, wash my face. I always put the cream sa eyes. And then, I have the Gua Sha. And then, the moisturizer."
Another tip she shared is to use skin-enhancing makeup so products pull double duty and deliver real benefits.
"You have to choose a brand na skin-care na and make-up na rin at the same time. Pag on the go ka na, just put everything and you're good to go."
One product Cristine swears by for smoothing fine lines is The Lab by Blanc Doux ExperTrue Tension Anti?Wrinkle Lifting & Firming Facial Serum.
"Pag ginamit mo to, hindi mo na kailangan mag-botox," she said.
"Pero continous [yung paggamit]! They gave me a sample for a month and na-notice ko talaga, nawala yung wrinkles ko.
"Meron naman, pero yun nga. Kailangan nating alagaan."
Beyond her skin-care routine, Cristine said the simple acts of self-love are what keep her from looking haggard or stressed and help her stay glowing.
"Aside from the beauty products, kailangan natin alagaan from the inside also.
"We need to exercise, we need to hydrate ourselves, yun."
Cristine added, "Of course, sleep, drink enough water.
"As much as possible, kailangan mo ng araw. Do it in the morning, not the yung tirik na tirik na araw. It's harmful na. But morning sun, I do that."
Has Cristine also introduced skin care to her daughter Amarah?
She answered, "I just tell her to wash her face and shower for now, kasi she has baby skin because she's only 10. So now, parang baby steps lang din kami with skin care."
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