Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Rigel de Guzman @Rigeldeguzman

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

I’m currently in my last year of college, taking up advertising in an all-girls school in Makati Philippines.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

I love skincare and make up the most. I’m also interested in tattoos, themed pages and fashion. I usually post stuff from my everyday life and some selfies as well.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

My name.

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

Facetune, VSCO, Afterlight, BeautyCam and occasionally PicsArt.

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

Most of them are from YouTube, like Desi Perkins, Claire Marshall and Jefree Star. Some non-YouTube faves include Ellen V. Lora, Marsasagirl, Alfred Tea and Sohsul Hotel.

6) If there’s one thing your fellow Instagrammers just gotta try now, what’s it gonna be?

SPF

7) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

Interacting with other people that are interested in the same things in interested in.

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

Keep it real.

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

Even if there would be editing or retouching done, the photo would still look ugly if the quality is bad.

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

The pleasure of knowing that brands would be interested enough to partner with me. Free stuff never hurts either 🙂