Beauty is their love language

Stories of loving out loud, shared rituals, and beauty as a form of expression

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In celebration of Pride Month, we spotlight a love that glows like highlighter and lingers like a signature scent. Manila Bulletin Lifestyle chats with couples Lesley Ann Guevarra and Bea Besa, Mervin Wenke and Eric Reyes, and Raj Traballo and Carlo Bautista about relationships grounded in comfort, care, and a shared love for beauty.

Two lipsticks, one love story

For marketing manager Lesley Ann Guevarra and performance marketing director Bea Besa, love grew quietly—through laughter, shared playlists, and small gestures that added up over time. “On our first date, we watched ‘Safe House’ at the cinema,” the couple recalls. “It also happened to be the first movie we ever saw together. It was such a random pick, but that’s when we discovered we both enjoy action and thriller films. And since we knew we’d be sitting close to each other, we made sure we smelled good!”

Twelve years later, they’ve nurtured a relationship built on ease, affection, and a shared passion for beauty. Over time, their favorite products became sentimental markers in their love story.