If you watch YouTube makeup tutorials, you may have seen that many American beauty gurus use the Tatcha The Silk Canvas Filter Finish Protective Primer (from Lannel Boutique). I’ve definitely been curious about whether the claims are true, but it isn’t really something that’s easy to buy on a whim. Costing over P1000 for just 7g, this product is not your ordinary primer - it features pressed silk, which was designed to be as lightweight, skin-like, and smooth of a barrier as possible. As a professional makeup artist, I definitely understand the value of investing in quality products, especially face bases, but the big claims are matched by a hefty price tag. So, it Tatcha truly worth it or can you get the same effect with a cheaper product? Let’s find out!

It makes sense for the things you use to prettify yourself to also look pretty themselves, right? This week’s beauty roundup has no shortage of gorgeously designed makeup! We’ve got the latest on MAC’s IG-worthy new collection and Colourpop’s out-of-this-world collab with KathleenLights. There’s also been a gigantic luxury skincare brand acquisition that we hope will make scoring their products easier in the future. Read on for all the deets!