Actress and now entrepreneur, Jenny Miller, has launched her skin brand “Recherche” – a French word meaning rare, exotic, or obscure. The initial products launched were whitening soap bar, sun block, face cream moisturizer, toner and serum.
“In-offer ‘to sa akin years ago by our chairman, my friend Paul Zobel. At first, of course, sobrang ‘wait lang ha? Give me time’ sabi ko sa kanya. Kasi mas focused ako sa acting tsaka sabi ko, hindi ko alam kasi for like more than twenty years, TV lang ang buhay ko, wala akong alam sa corporate world. Pero sabi niya, ‘don’t worry, I’ll guide you. I’ll give ‘yung team na makakatulong sa’yo.’ For months, inisip ko siya until sinabi ko na I’m ready,” shares Recherche’s CEO Jenny Miller.
Why is it called Recherche?
“Yung product na hindi nag-click before, Recherche na ‘yun. Sabi niya (Paul), ‘gusto ko talaga ‘yung name.’ Actually, maraming kumontra, ang hirap ng recall, ang hirap i-pronounce, kahit ako noon. Sabi niya hindi, French ‘yan, gusto niya kasi luxurious pakinggan. Sabi ko, ‘ah okay.’ Siyempre premium brands tayo na local,” Jenny explains.
Jenny is still active in showbiz. She’s part of the recently released film Mudrasta with Roderick Paulate. So, how does she balances her career as a CEO and as an actress?
“With my contract with them, sabi ko, passion ko ang acting. Parang hindi ko kaya iwan. Sabi nila, ‘hindi. Sinong may sabing ititigil mo ang acting? Excused ka when you have tapings, when you have engagements pagdating sa showbiz. Kasi we still need you visible pa din.’ So, naba-balance ko siya kasi ang ganda ng deal namin kasi I can still do acting and eto, kapag walang projects, alam naman natin hindi regular ang mga projects. So, kapag wala, focused ako dito,” Jenny answers.
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Known for her ageless beauty and confident aura, Miller has long been admired by women who look up to her as a symbol of grace and resilience. At 45, she has embraced a deeper responsibility: to empower women to prioritize self-care and redefine beauty beyond the physical.
“The best gift you can offer yourself is self-care. It’s not selfish—it’s about feeling good inside and out, so you can inspire those around you,” Miller shared during the launch. “When people see you valuing yourself, they are encouraged to do the same.”
The star-studded unveiling took place at Okada Manila, where beauty influencers, VIP guests, and supporters gathered to celebrate the “Parade of Confidence.” Guests applauded the brand’s empowering tagline: “Where Confidence Comes From The Skin.”
Miller expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support:
“Recherché means ‘carefully sought out.’ We poured our heart and research into developing products that truly deliver results. This launch isn’t just about beauty products—it’s about starting my new journey as an entrepreneur and empowering others through confidence.”
Recherché proudly offers a carefully curated line of premium skincare essentials, including toner, serum, whitening soap, sunblock, rejuvenating facial set, and face cream. Each product is formulated with top-quality ingredients designed to combat aging, acne, dark spots, blemishes, dryness, and dullness. Miller herself attested that every item was personally tested, producing visible and lasting results.
Looking ahead, Miller envisions Recherché becoming a leading force in the beauty and wellness industry, inspiring both women and men to embrace self-care as a lifestyle.
“Our mission is to empower and instill confidence in everyone. True beauty is not just how you look—it’s how you feel inside and how that radiates outward,” she concluded.
Recherché is now available online through www.recherche.com.ph and on social media @therechercheessentials.
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