As summer shifts our skin into survival mode, Angelique Manto, Emilienne Vigier, and Leila Alcasid share why body care deserves the same devotion as facial skincare, and how Dove&rsquo;s serum body washes are helping them show up glowing, hydrated, and confident.

PHOTOGRAPHY Paolo Pineda
BEAUTY AND CREATIVE DIRECTION Maura Rodriguez
STYLING Yanna Lopez
As we inch closer to summer, our skin begins to tell on us.
There&rsquo;s the tightness that lingers after a long day under the sun. The dullness that no highlighter can quite fake. The sudden appearance of blemishes along the back and shoulders, areas we forget until they&rsquo;re on display. We&rsquo;ve mastered 10-step routines for our faces, memorized ingredient lists, and learned how to layer serums like pros. But the body? More often than not, it&rsquo;s an afterthought.
Dove&rsquo;s FOAM-O campaign, its playful antidote to &ldquo;fear of missing out&rdquo;, makes a persuasive case: if we&rsquo;re giving our faces the best of skincare science, why should our bodies miss out? The brand&rsquo;s serum body washes, infused with headline-making ingredients like hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, and Vitamin C, are designed to bring facial-level care into the shower.
For Angelique Manto, Emilienne Vigier, and Leila Alcasid, skin confidence isn&rsquo;t about chasing every new launch, but about consistency, ritual, and listening closely to what your body needs &mdash; especially in a season that demands more from it.
<h3 dir="ltr">Angelique Manto: Clear Skin, Clear Mind</h3>

&ldquo;Generally speaking, I don't have FOMO. It&rsquo;s because I feel like I stick with what works for me. So, I think that translates to the skin as well.&rdquo;
Angelique&rsquo;s approach to beauty mirrors her outlook on life: steady, discerning, grounded. In an industry that thrives on the next big thing, she resists the noise. &ldquo;I use products that I know have been working well for me. So, even if there's a lot of new things in the market, I make sure that I stick with what I know works best for my skin.&rdquo;
That loyalty was hard-earned. &ldquo;Going through puberty and experiencing hormonal acne, I've always been taught to only address what needs to be addressed.&rdquo;

Enter Dove&rsquo;s Acne Control Serum Body Wash, formulated with salicylic acid to help fight body acne in the shower &mdash; no extra steps, no elaborate add-ons. It&rsquo;s a quietly efficient solution that aligns with Angelique&rsquo;s philosophy: skincare that works, without overwhelming the skin barrier or your schedule. As Dove puts it, it&rsquo;s your favorite skincare serums for your face, now for your body.
&ldquo;When I take a bath, I really spend so much time. Not just cleaning, but also making sure that I'm moisturized and that my skin gets the love that it deserves. So, with using products that really works for me, I make sure that it's not harmful. It keeps my skin as healthy as possible. And that it just makes me feel glowing, not just on the outside, but also healthy from the inside.&rdquo;
And in case you&rsquo;re wondering? &ldquo;No, I don't really have a fear of missing out because I know what's meant for me and I really stick with what works best for me.&rdquo; Clear skin, in her world, is less about perfection and more about peace.
<h3 dir="ltr">Emilienne Vigier: Hydration as Armor</h3>

For Emilienne, hydration is non-negotiable. &ldquo;Hydration is important to me because hydrated skin helps me feel confident and ready to take on the day. Hydration is important to me because with my lifestyle, always working out and playing golf, hydrated skin helps me feel confident and ready to take on the day.&rdquo;
Living in a tropical country is beautiful but brutal. &ldquo;Actually, living in a tropical country is very dehydrating for my skin simply because I have an allergy called dermatitis. So, hydration and hydrating my skin is very important.&rdquo; In this climate, moisture isn&rsquo;t indulgent but protective. Dove&rsquo;s Hydration Boost Serum Body Wash, packed with hydrating serum and hyaluronic acid, begins replenishing moisture from the first lather, promising plump, soft skin from neck down.

For someone constantly on the move &mdash; golf courses, workouts, sun exposure &mdash; starting hydration in the shower makes sense. It&rsquo;s efficient, but it&rsquo;s also preventative. The kind of care that ensures your skin keeps up with your ambition.
There&rsquo;s something quietly radical about prioritizing softness in a world that demands toughness. For Emilienne, hydrated skin isn&rsquo;t just about appearance. It&rsquo;s about showing up fully, comfortably, confidently.
<h3>Leila Alcasid: The Glow of Growing Into Yourself</h3>

Leila speaks about glow the way some speak about growth: gently, thoughtfully, with intention. &ldquo;I think lifestyle-wise, not too many big changes. I mean, I was already living with my now husband. But I'd say the biggest change is in our relationship itself. I mean, we got married, that's a really big milestone.&rdquo;
Marriage, she says, has drawn her closer not just to her partner, but to herself. &ldquo;For sure, I definitely feel like I've come into my own. I've gotten closer to my identity. And I feel like I'm connecting a lot more with who I really am and what I really want.&rdquo;
What recharges her isn&rsquo;t extravagant. It&rsquo;s elemental.
&ldquo;I think taking time for myself. Knowing when to stop or when to keep pushing myself&hellip; And not feeling guilty about doing things that I love. When I do things that I love, I feel recharged and motivated. And inspired.&rdquo;
That same attentiveness shapes her skincare philosophy.
&ldquo;I think that's actually the biggest thing. Pay attention to how I'm feeling. Try and pick up on signs and signals that my body is giving me&hellip; You really notice it visibly. But also how you feel.&rdquo; Dullness, fatigue, that slightly &ldquo;dry and tired and crusty&rdquo; feeling &mdash; she names it without shame. And then she counters it with ritual. A warm shower. A simple routine. A moment to reset.

&ldquo;With Dove's Glow Recharge Body Wash Glow boosting ingredients work while you shower. Same skincare energy, just healthier-looking skin. Because your body deserves the glow too.&rdquo; Infused with Brightening Serum and Vitamin C and exfoliating minerals, the Glow Recharge variant is designed to revive lackluster skin and bring back skin&rsquo;s healthy brilliance.
Summer will always test us. The humidity. The sweat. The sun. But confidence isn&rsquo;t about avoiding change but about adapting with care. Angelique reminds us to stick with what works. Emilienne reframes hydration as daily armor. Leila teaches us that glow is often the byproduct of listening to ourselves.
The FOAM-O message is simple: your body shouldn&rsquo;t miss out on the same thoughtful, ingredient-led care you give your face. Because when your skin keeps up, you never have to.
VIDEO DIRECTOR MV Isip
MAKEUP Jason Delos Reyes
HAIR Gelo Cibiran
PRODUCTION DESIGN Justine Arcega-Bumanlag
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Jeron Ellana
SHOOT ASSISTANT Teresita Gabat

Angelique, Emilienne, and Leila on Skin Confidence That Never Misses a Moment

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