Last night’s episode of Beauty Empire didn’t just break viewership records—it shattered them. June 26, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day Philippine television witnessed its most explosive teleserye episode yet, blending corporate intrigue, family betrayal, and a poisoning plot so shocking it left millions of viewers speechless.
💄 The Plot: A Beauty Empire on the Brink
Part 1: The Poison Aftermath
- Amanda Lustre’s Collapse: The episode opens with the CEO of Lustre Beauty unconscious on her office floor, poisoned by an unknown assailant.
- The Cover-Up Begins: The Lustre family scrambles to hide the scandal, but a whistleblower leaks footage to the press.
- Carla’s Secret: Just as suspicion falls on Carla Lustre (Janella Salvador), a hidden safe reveals documents proving she’s adopted—throwing her inheritance into chaos.
Part 2: The Rise of a New Villain
- Victoria Cortez (Dawn Zulueta) Strikes: With Amanda hospitalized, Victoria launches a hostile takeover of Lustre Beauty.
- The True Heir Revealed: A DNA test confirms Amanda’s long-lost daughter is alive—and she’s been working at Lustre Beauty under a fake identity.
- The Final Shot: As Amanda flatlines in the hospital, someone slips a note under her door: “You should have signed the company over when you had the chance.”
🔥 5 Reasons This Episode Broke the Internet
- The Poisoning Twist – Fans are still debating who poisoned Amanda:
- Carla? (Her fingerprints were on the teacup)
- Victoria? (She profits from Amanda’s downfall)
- The Mysterious New Heir? (Timing is suspicious)
- Janella Salvador’s Breakdown – Her “I’m not even a Lustre?” scream was acting at its finest.
- Dawn Zulueta’s Ruthless Monologue – “Beauty isn’t skin-deep, darling. It’s power-deep.”
- The Hospital Flatline Cliffhanger – Is Amanda really dead, or is this another twist?
- The Hidden Heir Bombshell – The revelation that Amanda’s real daughter has been working at Lustre Beauty as an intern was mind-blowing.
🎭 Standout Performances
- Dina Bonnevie (Amanda): Even unconscious, she commanded every scene.
- Janella Salvador (Carla): Her identity crisis meltdown was heartbreaking.
- Jericho Rosales (Dr. Marco): His desperate attempt to save Amanda added emotional depth.
💄 Behind the Scenes Secrets
- The poison prop was specially made to look like real tea (but was just colored water).
- The hospital set was an actual medical facility rented for filming.
- The DNA test document was handwritten by a forensic expert for realism.
📺 Where to Rewatch?
Catch every scandalous moment in HD on PinoyFlix, featuring:
✅ Extended Cut: Includes deleted scenes of Amanda’s past.
✅ Whodunit Mode: Clues hidden throughout the episode.
✅ Makeup Secrets: How they created Amanda’s “poisoned” look.
💬 The Nation Reacts
“I SCREAMED when the flatline happened!” – @EmpireFanatic
“Janella deserves an award for that breakdown!” – @DramaQueenPH
“This is the best teleserye twist since The Legal Wife!” – @PinoyTVCritic
🚨 What’s Next?
The June 26 fallout sets up:
- A funeral that’s really a trap
- The lost heir’s revenge plan
- Carla’s desperate alliance with Victoria
✅ Final Verdict: A Masterpiece of Drama
Beauty Empire proved it’s more than makeup-deep with:
💋 A plot thicker than foundation
👑 Performances worthy of awards
☠️ Twists that leave you gasping
Stream it NOW on PinoyFlix—before spoilers ruin the shock!