After Miss Universe, Celeste Cortesi says creating beauty brand pulled her from a 'dark place'
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Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi has launched her own beauty brand, Asul, following her departure from the pageant circuit. She credits the brand's development with helping her overcome a difficult period of depression after her Miss Universe experience.
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<p>Celeste Cortesi said that launching her beauty brand, Asul, helped lift her spirits after her Miss Universe stint.</p><p>During the brand's retail debut at Beauty Bar in Bonifacio Global City, the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 titleholder said Asul pulled her out of a "dark place."</p><p>"After Miss Universe, it was kind of a way for me to get out of a very dark and depressing place, so Asul is very, very close to my heart," she said in her speech.
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