Always been proud of his Filipino heritage, Hawaii based Filipino beauty vlogger Bretman Rock will be releasing his a make up collection which he collaborated with Colourpop Cosmetics inspired by the Filipino culture. The make up collection features two Eyeshadow Palettes, two Super Shock Cheek, two Ultra Satin Lip and two Ultra Glossy Lip – all in which are inspired by colors of the Philippine flag. More than that, one of the shades included in the eyeshadow palette is inspired by the Filipino term ‘bading’.
“I poured my heart and soul into this project and I hope you guys love it as much as I do.” Bretman shared through an Instagram post.
Photo from Facebook/Bretman Rock
Bretman Rock was born in the Philippines where he lived his early life, and later on migrated to Hawaii together with his mother. Though Bretman spent most of his life in Hawaii, this did not make him forget his Filipino roots. He has always been proud of his Filipino heritage and culture. As he gained a following on Instagram as well on Youtube, Bretman has been using his platform in promoting the Filipino culture. Even more, Bretman has been actively representing the LGBT community as he is part of it. As a beauty vlogger he uses his voice to inspire and represent the diverse beauty of Filipinos as well as accepting who you truly are. More than his advocacy as a Filipino beauty vlogger, Bretman is also known for his fun, quirky, and funny personality – which makes a lot of people love him more.
Photo from Facebook/Bretman Rock
This collection which he collaborated with Colourpop Cosmetics is inspired by the rich and diverse Filipino heritage.
“Collection is totally inspired by my heritage,” Bretman said.
Photo from Facebook/ Bretman Rock
The collection includes two colorways: the “Lit” which features stunning shades of red and gold and the “Wet” which features cool shades of blue. These colors are inspired solely by the colors of the Philippine flag. Bretman also used the Filipino term ‘bading’ as a name for one of the shades included in the palette. This was his way of using the derogative term ‘bading’ as it is used as an insult in the Philippines, and turn something positive out of it through his make up collection.
Photo from Colourpop Cosmetics
“This word can sometimes have a negative connotation, which it truly shouldn’t. I wanted to pay homage to this word and own it,” he said. “What better way to do that than by including it as the name of a product.”
Bretman is one of the many known Filipinos that are truly proud of their heritage and uses their platform to promote the Filipino Culture – its diversity, peculiarity, and beauty. He has inspired and continues to inspire many Filipinos to be proud of their culture. Even more, he also inspires many young people to accept who they are and be proud of themselves just as how he is confident about himself.
Bretman Rock’s make up collection in collaboration with Colourpop Cosmetics will be available this November 9, 2018.
