In celebration of everything that makes beauty authentic, powerful, and personal, MEGA presents its big beauty issue this October. From putting the spotlight on young beauty creatives who are unafraid to take risks for the sake of their art, to the industry bigwigs who are using their global platforms to raise awareness of the equal importance of physical and mental health, this month’s issue proves that beauty is about helping everyone confidently express themselves. MEGA also welcomes you to this year's MEGA Beauty Awards as we celebrate the industry's gold standards and breakthroughs as new classics. As beauty meets fashion at the junction, we follow our cover star #KimChiu as she shares how she overcame her insecurities and unapologetically defined her artistry on her own terms. Ready to step into the world of modern day beauty? Click the link in our bio to get your e-magazine or purchase a copy from our official Sari Sari Newsstand in Shopee or Lazada. Text BAM ABELLON Photography GEE PLAMENCO Creative Direction NICOLE ALMERO Fashion Direction RYUJI SHIOMITSU Beauty Direction MIA CASTRO Styling MIGUEL QUILANG and BEA GUERRERO of NEW COLLECTIVE STYLE, assisted by ED SANTIAGO Makeup CARISSA CIELO MEDVED Hair MJ RONE Nails EXTRAORDINAIL Videography EXCEL PANLAQUE Shoot coordination KZ FRANCISCO and MJ ALMERO Shot on location ESPACIO CREATIVO ESCOLTA Special thanks to GISELLE BARNACHEA and BELG BELGICA of ESPACIO CREATIVO ESCOLTA Hot pink tube gown and ostrich feather hat by ULY CARAGAYAN