Maria Katrina Paras

Korean and Thai-Inspired Makeup at ABS-CBN Ball 2025

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<p>We&#x27;ve already seen our favorite celebrities slay the red carpet with their unique take on the Spring formal concept at the <strong>ABS-CBN Ball</strong>. Now, we’re counting down the beauty looks that captured the essence of the natural, almost no-makeup glow—or should we say a Korean and Thai-inspired radiance!</p><p>Here at Metro, we love diving into every beauty detail our favorite red carpet figures flaunted. Whether it&#x27;s nails, makeup, or hair, we’re not letting a single standout moment slip by. That’s why at the recent ABS-CBN Ball, it’s not only the best-dressed and best-beauty that we kept in track, we also rounded up all the radiant stars who embraced the innocent Korean and Thai beauty aesthetic. Scroll ahead to see!</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Kathryn Bernardo</strong></div><p>The box office queen never fails to mesmerize with her look. She makes muted tones look effortlessly beautiful on her! This look made her debunk the color theory–every detail was tailor-made for her! Even with this soft, subtle glow, she perfectly nailed it.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743941525910Snapins.ai_488419547_18508971595031866_7396312649993908191_n_1080.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em></em>Kathryn Bernardo | @bernardokath<em></em></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Jane De Leon</strong></div><p>Jane brought her “Darna” beauty excellence on the red carpet, serving a sleek and polished look. Her bronzed cheeks, enhanced by a well-sculpted contour, seamlessly highlighted the glow on the edges of her face.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743941857947Snapins.ai_488526016_18497831425023076_4051000871326373262_n_1080.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Jane De Leon | @imjanedeleon</span></span></span><strong></strong>Belle Mariano</div><p>Embodying superstar glam, Belle Mariano had a subtle hint of<em> aegyosal </em>under her eyes. Her glam team knows how to play the beauty game—and win it! Belle’s look shines in every corner, and it was 10s across our beauty board! </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743941909486Snapins.ai_488674479_18499870237012757_8602863154367232236_n_1080.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Belle Mariano | @belle_mariano</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Fyang Smith</strong></div><p>PBB Gen 11 Winner Fyang Smith walked the red carpet with confidence, rocking an almost no-makeup look yet still appearing glam and camera-ready. Her skin was the star, glowing and embodying a Korean glass skin radiance!</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743942106198Fyang.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Fyang Smith | @_iamsofiasmith</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Kai Montinola</strong></div><p>PBB Gen 11 4th Placer Kai Montinola didn’t just own the red carpet with her vibrant dress, but also with her flushed cheeks that radiated on our screens. Her beauty, particularly her porcelain skin, became the moment of the night!</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743942194423Kaisha.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Kai Montinola | @kaisha.aaa</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Elisse Joson</strong></div><p>Elisse rocked a simple yet striking look. Her flawless base was the core of the whole beauty getup. It was enhanced with a shiny gloss for a clean, polished finish. Flawless skin effect on the red carpet? Check!</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743942282982Elisse.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Elisse Joson | @thazziafalek</span></span></span><strong>Julia Montes</strong></div><p>One word: dazzling. From Julia&#x27;s radiant skin to every carefully chosen palette shade, everything harmonized with her approach to clean girl aesthetic.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743942369982Julia M.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Julia Montes | @harlynfernandez</span></span></span><strong>Angelina Cruz</strong></div><p>Angelina wowed the crowd with her take on fresh glam at this year’s ABS-CBN 2025. Her soft glow came from brushed-up brows, flushed cheeks, and luminous skin.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743942817036Snapins.ai_488216611_18493055458049557_4663074281580039681_n_1080.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Angelina Cruz | @angelinaisabele</span></span></span><strong>AC Bonifacio</strong></div><p>What an enchanting look from AC Bonifacio! Fresh from the Big Brother house, she captivated everyone with wispy lashes, shimmering cheeks, and the distinctive detail of all–an under-eye blush that sealed the deal.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743942898457Snapins.ai_489340483_18494794510065316_2215175728841221945_n_1080.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">AC Bonifacio | @theresa_padin</span></span></span><strong>BINI MIkha</strong></div><p><strong></strong>BINI&#x27;s resident rapper showed off impeccably beautiful skin, sheer pink blush, and a touch of shimmer on the lips for the red carpet. We&#x27;re here to tell you that we&#x27;re officially obsessed!</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743942991916BINI Mikha.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Mikha Lim | @antheabueno</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Alyssa Muhlach</strong></div><p>Did someone say blush ON? We&#x27;re obsessed with Alyssa Muhlach&#x27;s blush placement—it adds the perfect lift to her already beautiful face! Adding that pop with a rosy gloss is also a good idea.<strong></strong><br/></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743943191198Alyssa Muhlach.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Alyssa Muhlach | @alyssamuhlach</span></span></span></div>

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These Ladies Dazzled in Korean and Thai-Inspired Makeup at the ABS-CBN Ball 2025

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Published April 06, 2025 08:00 PM PHT

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Updated April 06, 2025 08:50 PM PHT

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