Lovi Poe on putting personal touches on her ‘The Art of You’ collection
From being an actress to becoming a producer and a mom, Kapamilya star Lovi Poe has embraced different roles throughout her career and personal life. Lovi shared how becoming a mom has changed her perspective on taking care of herself.
During the launch of her RSG The Art of You makeup brushes collection, Lovi opened up about the inspiration behind it and how it reflects her experience as a woman and a hands-on mother.
“We put on so many hats, us women. We have so many roles to play, and especially now, being a mom has been added sa akin, and it’s just the most amazing, most fulfilling, but also the most, it takes really a lot of your time,” Lovi told PUSH ABS-CBN.
For the actress, finding time to get ready has become more meaningful, especially now that much of her attention goes to her child.
“I think the personal touch for me here is that I am just like every mom. It’s so hard to find time to fix up myself, but when I do, it’s something that boosts my confidence, it makes me even more excited to start my day, and that’s why for me, the personal touch is having something like the collection of Art of You,” Lovi added.
Lovi also pointed out that having the right tools makes it easier for her to squeeze in some time for herself, whether she is preparing for a simple dinner or running errands for her family.
“It’s because it’s something that you can use on a daily basis, and the moment that you pick up your brush, and you’re like, ‘I’m actually going to take a shower today and brush my hair and straighten my hair and all these things, and I’m going to pick up this (make-up) brush, and I’m going to put on some makeup today,’“ Lovi explained.
The actress admitted that motherhood sometimes leaves her with little time for herself.
“Some days talaga, it’s hard to feel ourselves sometimes and sometimes we need a little help. And me, as someone who’s trying to do everything, and I’m sure everyone is, I want everyone to feel that it just takes one stroke to go back and to make you feel like yourself again,” Lovi continued.
Lovi also considers herself a beginner, just like many women who are still learning how to use different beauty products. This perspective inspired her to create something that would make makeup less intimidating for others.
“It’s such a dream come true. I mean, who am I to release a makeup brush line?” she said. “I’m a beginner just like most people are. And I was like this is something that’s exciting for me because I want something that’s not intimidating because when you’re surrounded by people who are experts, and here you are, oh my gosh, wala akong alam about these things. But then, you know, the fact that someone like me can release a collection like this, I want people to know that it’s okay. Beauty shouldn’t be intimidating.”
Beyond her experience with motherhood, Lovi also emphasized the importance of self-expression and embracing one’s individuality. She shared that women should not feel pressured to conform to certain beauty standards.
“You shouldn’t think of trying to fit into someone else’s standards. Or dapat may hulma or may mold that you have to fit into. And so that’s why we came up with the Art of You. It’s because we wanted to be something that you’re holding the paintbrush yourself and your expressing who you are. And you know, we can all be different on a daily basis. Ako, as an actor, I get to portray different characters on a daily basis,” Lovi shared.
For Lovi, being able to express one’s true self brings a sense of freedom, something she believes everyone should experience.
She added, “Being able to express who we truly are, is probably, it’s like, if I compare it, it’s like pag masikip yung pantalon mo, tapos tatanggalin mo yung zipper dahil makakahinga ka. Ayon yung pakiramdam ko when you’re just being yourself. Parang nothing feels tight and nothing feels like something that holds you down. So, I think self-expression and being who you are is the most important thing for the Art of You.”