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The Luxury Self-Care Routine in Manila
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Meet the Editors
Curated by those who live beauty, every day.
Every article in The Manila Beauty Edit is written and fact-checked by our in-house editorial team — beauty professionals, licensed aestheticians, and wellness journalists who personally visit, test, and verify every listing and treatment they cover.
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Isabelle Santos
Editor-in-Chief
Former beauty director at Tatler Philippines. Isabelle has spent 14 years covering luxury wellness across Southeast Asia, with deep expertise in medical aesthetics and spa culture.
Mei Lin Castillo
Senior Beauty Writer
A licensed aesthetician and certified skincare formulator. Mei Lin bridges clinical knowledge with accessible writing, making complex treatments easy to understand.
Hana Yamamoto
Wellness & Culture Editor
Tokyo-born and Manila-based, Hana covers the intersection of Japanese beauty rituals and Filipino wellness culture, contributing multilingual content for our Japanese readers.
Carlos Reyes
Listings & Research Editor
With a background in hospitality consulting, Carlos personally visits every establishment before it earns a listing. His due diligence is the foundation of Manila Beauty Edit's credibility.
Personally Vetted
No listing goes live without an in-person editorial visit. We never rely solely on PR materials or online reviews.
Regularly Updated
Every listing and article is reviewed and updated quarterly to reflect current pricing, services, and quality.
No Pay-to-Play
Editorial decisions are never influenced by advertising. Listings and rankings are based solely on merit.