From radiant to sultry, last night’s beauty moments were unforgettable. Find out who made MEGA’s list of best beauty, from Kathryn Bernardo and Elisse Joson, Andrea Brillantes to Kai Montinola.

here’s no shortage of sartorial splendor when the red carpet rolls out. Stars come out to play in their finest ensembles, but look closer and you’ll see: beauty emerges as the undisputed star of the night. The women of the ABS-CBN Ball: Brighter Together served nothing less than radiance in their own way—from Kathryn Bernardo’s luminous look to Michelle Dee’s sultry allure. Which beauty moment had you hooked? Here are our top picks.

Kathryn Bernardo

^{makeup by owen sarmiento, hair by john valle}
Kathryn Bernardo walked in like a quiet storm—glass skin with a satin sheen, a diffused lip, and eyes glazed with strategic gleam. Her hair was tousled to perfection in loose bombshell waves, walking the line between effortless and unmistakably divine.

Belle Mariano

^{makeup by jake galvez, hair by rj delA cruz}
Enter the belle of the ball. Draped in Francis Libiran florals, Mariano turned the red carpet into her own stage. But it was her beauty—skin like dew, very minimal makeup, and that unexpected pop of Tiffany blue at the eyes—that made us stop and stare.

Elisse Joson

Makeup by thazzia falek, hair by renz pangilinan
Springtime arrived when Elisse Joson did. Clad in lemon-yellow lace, she paired the look with a beauty beat as fresh as it gets—a glazed nude lip, a whisper of pink across the cheeks, and luminous eyes that kept her glowing all night long.

Julia Barretto

^{Makeup by robbie pinera, hair by raymond santiago}
There were plenty of updos that evening, but Julia Barretto’s tousled chignon was a clear frontrunner. Paired with a soft glam beat that gave her eyes a foxy lift and the lightest wash of nude across her face, her entire look screamed spring.

Sofia Andres

^{makeup by miz raffy, hair by Anton papa}
Sofia gave us a quieter take on the season’s beauty, but it was far from dull. Her nude Andrea Tetangco wrap paired with a bronzed beat, and her slickly undone hair kept the focus firmly on her golden features.

Janine Gutierrez

^{makeup by anthea bueno, hair by jay aquino}
Gone were the long, sweeping waves—Janine Gutierrez arrived with something short and sharp. Her freshly chopped hair was slicked back, framing her face like a modern sculpture, while frosted lips and lids added a nod to ‘90s glamour.

Janella Salvador

^{makeup by carissa cielo medved, hair by justine ocampo}
Was it a ball or a fairytale? Janella Salvador made it hard to tell. Her sleek hair contrasted sharply with a dreamy makeup look, where shades of purple echoed her Ehrran Montoya piece. Her look was like something out of a fantasy.

Andrea Brillantes

^{makeup by anthea bueno, hair by rj dela cruz}
Andrea Brillantes swapped her usual voluminous gowns for a power suit. Her beauty was equally sharp: a deep crimson lip, bronzed contours, and an extra-long ponytail that snatched the look in all the right places.

Michelle Dee

^{makeup by dave quiambao, hair by nelly seboy}
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 stunned like a statue carved from elegance. Her hair, sculpted into finger waves, reminded the crowd of the opulent ‘20s. The beat was rich in sultry browns, adding to the depth and mysterious allure of the queen.

Kai Montinola

^{makeup by paul unating, hair by brent sales}
If the dictionary had visual aids, find Kai Montinola’s portrait next to “blooming.” Her look was an instant magnet, with delicate pinks sweeping across her eyes, cheeks, and lips. Her luminous beat made her beauty feel like spring in motion.