Photography DIX PEREZ
Videography ANDREW APUYA
Makeup JIGS MAYUGA
Hair JET BABAS
Fashion Styling BEA CONSTANTINO
Special thanks to ESTEE LAUDER for the makeup,
and to HERMAN & CO. for the clothing creations from the Philippine indigenous tribes
By: Sherry Tenorio
In every aspect of her demeanor, it is evident that this five foot eight inch tall Brazilian-Japanese stunner has been trained as a model. From her relaxed elegance in front of the camera to her remarkable grace behind-the-scenes, this Calyxta Girl lives her craft impeccably.. Vanessa also understands that her job requires her to fully immerse herself in her “tools of the trade” – makeup, skincare and all things beauty.
“As a model, my skin faces a lot of makeup, and it gets frustrating for the skin to go through these loads of makeup. And, traveling gives a lot of effects on the skin. So, I learned to be more disciplined in taking care of my skin,” the gorgeous Estee Lauder brand ambassador told Calyxta.
Her beauty secret? Vanessa gladly answered, “I know I should drink lots of water to keep my skin fresh and hydrated. But, I hate the taste of plain water. Instead, I drink lots of buko juice. It’s my drink!”
Also, she swears by her skincare regimen: “I always make sure that I remove my makeup, and have a clean face
before going to sleep. Then, after cleansing, I apply toner, Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion and Advanced Night Repair (ANR) Serum from Estee Lauder. After which, I apply the moisturizer my face requires at the time. You can’t always use the same face cream because the skin changes due to different factors, so I don’t use a single moisturizer.”
Vanessa added, “And, sleep! It’s very important part of a beauty regimen that I don’t get a lot anymore. I used to sleep ten hours straight, and now, where is that?,” the model-now-mom quipped with laughter.
Her lifestyle may have changed, but Vanessa’s commitment to keeping herself pretty (she still works as a model) remains. Though she now carries a diaper bag all the time, she makes sure that her purse would have a vanity kit filled with travel-sized makeup including a BB cream, lipstick, and sometimes a concealer or a La Mer eye cream only when her eyes need a really good push from a long night.
To cap off Calyxta’s beauty minute with Vanessa, she left a charming note for all women: “Be confident with how you look. Loving yourself is the key to being beautiful.”
Calyxta Behind-the-Scenes: Jigs Mayuga
From globetrotting as a flight attendant to beautifying such A-listers as Bea Alonzo, Bianca Gonzales and Shaina Magdayao, Calyxta takes you inside the world of the brilliant Jigs Mayuga. Learn about the makeup trends that excite him this year, and his next big move in expanding his beauty-verse.
