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5 Things You Should Say Goodbye to This 2016

The best analogy one can give about life is comparing it to a book where we are the writers. Now with us being the writers, it's up to us whether or not the story is going to be good or bad. It's up to us to fill in all those blank pages by making our own decisions. These are what fuel the excitement in our lives because most of the time we don't know if we are choosing the right thing. That is why if there is one thing that we have been gifted with that we should treasure; it is our freedom to choose. This year, we invite you to use this gift to choose to take out all the unnecessary things we have been holding on from the previous year.

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From Our Readers: To My First Love

It's been a while since we last talked and met. It should've been a year of being madly in love with you again. I lost track of time after I left you. Yes, I did lose you but it seems that you never left. You remained in here even after you hurted me so many times. I am a fool for love, you could say that. I know you know why I left. It was because all you were asking for was too much from what I am capable of giving. I was so torn between what my heart was saying and what my mind was telling me. Honestly, I saw my life with you, you never missed my plans. You know that we dreamed together. We made plans for each other and we promised ourselves it would be us til the end. But what happened? What went wrong? What did I do to deserve this?

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5 Things You Missed Today (January 12)

OMG, ex-lovers Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes reunited for a new song—a "nice love ballad" in the words of Nathan—called "Over and Over Again"! We can't wait to listen to it because it'll be as good or even better as their first hit "Almost Is Never Enough." "Over and Over Again" is set for release on January 15, so make sure you mark your calendars. (via MTV.com)

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9 Ways You Can Get Smooth Skin That Won't Need Makeup

Want to get smooth skin without having to pile on too much makeup? It's really, really possible, but you'll have to take extra care of your skin daily. In fact, doing so will not only eventually give you better, more flawless skin, you also won't have to apply too much makeup when you decide to do so, making getting ready a lot easier and faster! So to help you get the skin of your dreams, that won't require daily makeup, we suggest you follow these easy steps below.

Get lots and lots of sleep.
Make sure to get enough sleep night after night, especially on extra long days. This way your skin also gets the proper rest and relaxation it needs.


Never sleep with makeup on. Ever.
Always, always remove your makeup before going to bed. This one is a non-negotiable! Feeling lazy? Just grab those makeup wipes and rub it gently all over your face. Leaving makeup on overnight will give you blemishes as well as clog or enlarge your pores, which leads to oily skin. 
 
Take it easy on the sweets.
Eating too much sugar can cause bloating, inflammation (redness), and can easily trigger acne. So try to cut back on the sweets for better, smoother skin.


Exfoliate regularly.
Make sure to exfoliate at least once a week to get rid of dead skin cells. This habit will definitely help give you fresh, glowing skin.


Wear SPF every single day.
Whether you're planning to say indoors or outdoors, just make sure to apply SPF every day to not only protect you from getting burned, but also from all the harmful effects of the sun. 


Moisturize daily.
In order to have great skin, you need to keep your skin hydrated all day, every day. And moisturizer will be your best friend for this! 


Commit to a day-and-night skin regimen.
Know your specific skin type and stick to a regimen that works best for you! This way you not only deal with any skin problems you might have, but it can also guarantee you achieve the smooth skin you've always wanted.


Drink tons of water.
Hydrate your skin from within by drinking a lot of water througout the day, daily!


Leave your zits alone.
It can get really tempting to touch and pop your pimples but doing so will only aggravate the situation by allowing for more bacteria to enter your skin, as well as possibly leaving behind a scar from popping it. So just leave it alone and let your spot treatment do its job.
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10 Times Liza Soberano's Makeup Look was Absolutely Flawless

Last week the gorgeous Liza Soberano celebrated her 18th birthday with the cutest boho-inspired bash and we shared her most killer outfits so far. This week, we're putting the spotlight on all the times she sported the most flawless makeup looks ever. Because at just 18 years old, Liza's already becoming quite the beauty icon as well. She's never afraid to experiment with her makeup looks and she makes sure to take care of her skin for all her flawless beauty looks. To serve as beauty inspiration, we rounded up all her best and most flawless makeup looks so far! All you need to do is scroll down and pick your favorite.

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What Makes Prom Queen Claudia Barretto Kilig?

If you've gotten a copy of your December-January issue, you already know that Claudia Barretto appears on the cover of this year's Prom special. Check out what happened at her first solo cover shoot and get to know her a little better as she shares some of the things that make her kilig and what she thinks about being in the spotlight.

Read more about Claudia by grabbing a copy of the December-January issue or subscribing to the digital edition via App Store, Buqo, or Zinio.

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These Candy Cuties Reveal Their Biggest Turn-Offs

We all have our own set of turn-offs. Yup, that includes guys. Ever wondered what makes guys running to the opposite direction even if they really, really like a girl? Some of our Candy Cuties revealed their biggest deal-breakers in girls. Don't forget to share yours with us in the comments, Candy Girls! We always love hearing from all of you.

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From Our Readers: He Fell Out of Love

Then it happened.
It's the only thing I was afraid of.
He fell out of love.
Now, I'm scared of the pain that's going to follow.
Like seeing him with another girl,
or hearing that he is doing great without me.
It hurts to think that I admired him, that
we became a thing in the middle of summer,
came a month before the school year started, we became together,
went through everything for a couple of months,
then hastily ended what we have just a month before Christmas.
It’s crushing me that I have to get used to living without him;
waking up in the morning not receiving texts from him,
not sending texts for him.
going through the day without hearing his voice.
going through the following months without feeling his lips, his body and soul against mine
because he’s gone.
We pushed each other away.
And now, I just want him back.
I want nothing else but to have him back
And I hope he feels the same. 

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9 Positive Thoughts to Live By This New Year

Only focus on what you can control and let everything else go. —Sam, Editor In Chief

"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way." —Dr. Seuss —Steph, Art Director






Be more, do more, live more. —Angel, Managing Editor







Find your chill! —Dyan, Entertainment and Features Editor







"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly." —Proverb —Ning, Fashion and Beauty Assistant







Sometimes plan but sometimes wing it. —Bianca, Fashion and Beauty Assistant

Be kind. —Macy, Web Managing Editor

Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people. —Erin, Associate Web and Fashion Editor

"Gone is not forgotten, but our lives cannot be a memorial. This city cannot be a memorial. This city has to be a city. Our lives have to be our lives." —David Levithan, Love Is the Higher Law —Ayessa, Web Editorial Assistant

What's your mantra for the year? Leave a message below or tweet us @candymagdotcom

7 Things That Happened at the #OTWOLFansDay In California

James Reid and Nadine Lustre are currently in the United States to work and be with their fans there. The two were spotted performing for their supporters and recreating their most memorable scenes from On the Wings of Love in some spots in San Francisco. Don't you wish you were there to witness everything too? But no worries, Candy Girls and Boys, we stalked their accounts and rounded up the 7 most important things that happened during JaDine's stay in the US.

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