The Derma Corner: Four skincare trends dermatologists want you to leave...
Trends come and go and when we remember the trends we used to follow in the past, we would cringe and recall how ridiculous they were. As much as we dermatologists would like to just cringe at...
View ArticleThree hair glow up looks you can do at home, as shown by celebrity...
This story is brought to you by Pantene. via YouTube / Pantene Philippines It’s 2021! Let’s make this a better year and give ourselves a glow up. You can start by giving yourself a salontastic hair...
View ArticleWho is the most empowering figure in your life and why?
We're looking for inspiring stories to share on Project Vanity's 13th anniversary month. The chosen stories will win P13,000 worth of gifts from our brand partners.Send your story to...
View ArticleThe five must-have brushes that changed my makeup life
As a beauty lover, there’s a lot of emphasis on carefully curating your beauty collection by investing in high-quality makeup and finding the best formulas. And while you might already have products...
View ArticleThis hair sanitizer is keeping my curly tresses clean between washes
The most dedicated curlies know this by heart: Washing your hair every single day is like sentencing your mane to a sad, dry, and frizzy life. When the pandemic hit, one of the major considerations I...
View ArticleThree ways I’m Plant-Powering Up my beauty routine
This story is brought to you by Herbal EssencesThere are plenty of good things associated with plants. Some are recommended by NASA to help purify the air around us. Others are acknowledged to have...
View ArticleWhy do some people take us less seriously just because we wear makeup?
I was recently in a video call with some of my friends. We were catching up and sharing what kept us busy aside from work. When it was my turn to speak, a friend of mine preempted me saying, “I’m sure...
View ArticleReview + Swatches: The Perfect Diary Rouge Intense Velvet Slim Lipsticks
I lurk around Shopee and IG a lot, and if you’re like me, you might have heard about Perfect Diary. There is a sea of products available on Shopee but this brand always stood out for me with their...
View ArticleHow I learned to love my natural curls
“Your hair looks amazing,” a stranger on the street comes up to me with a smile on her face. “Where did you get the curls done?” I then proceed to tell them that the curls are natural. It’s often met...
View ArticleThe Derma Corner: How to build your skincare routine, according to a...
Sometimes I have patients who will come in for consult for another matter but would segue into skincare because they have no idea on where to start with their routines or what to apply. After asking...
View ArticleMySmile Extra Strength Review: Teeth whitening at the comfort of your own...
When it comes to teeth whitening, I’ve tried quite a good number of treatments. From the whitening strips to salon-style teeth whitening facilities in Europe with stark-white, minimalist interiors and...
View ArticleReview + Swatches: MAC Glow Play Blush and Lip Balm
Makeup trends during the pandemic I feel were at extremes: either we go bright and loud, or sheer and barely there. I’ve been on both sides. Sometimes I just want to look completely different because I...
View ArticleFour beauty habits I still keep even though I’m just staying home
It goes without saying that 2020 was a challenging period of adjustment for everyone. For the first half of last year, I was so completely resigned to staying in that I pretty much dropped most of my...
View ArticleThe Derma Corner: The changes our skin goes through as we age (from our 10s...
I’ve mentioned several times now how our skin changes over time and that we need to be aware of it to adapt to their needs. Today, I’ll be discussing a sort of skincare guide for every generation from...
View ArticleHairstylist Renz Pangilinan Shares 3 Tips on How To Have Salon-level Hair At...
This story is brought to you by Pantene. How’s your 2021 going so far? If you haven’t already, you need to get your hair of that disheveled mess and give yourself a salontastic hair transformation! We...
View ArticleThis New Foaming Body Wash Tops Our Bath Care Essentials This Summer
Product Photography by Perkin GohioThe weather’s getting hotter these days, and staying fresh is becoming a bigger priority. But with our busy schedules, we tend to rush through the bathing ritual...
View ArticlePV Writers try the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, and here’s what they...
Product photography by Perkin GotohioThe Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair is the brand’s flagship product. It takes a lot to become THE product try from a brand - there has to be a long history of...
View ArticleFinally, new local skin tints and powders that aim to work for deeper skin tones
Photography by Perkin GotohioFollowing the influx of lip, cheek, and multi-use product releases, Issy & Co.’s latest collection - Skin On the Go - was a breath of fresh air that the beauty...
View ArticleSunscreen Rave: The Dermaction Plus by Watsons Advanced Sun Water Drop Cream...
I’m extremely loyal to my sunscreen. You guys know that I’ve been using the Biore UV Aqua Rich since 2015, and rarely switch out to new ones. The only other sunscreen I use other than the Biore is the...
View ArticleThe five essential pieces of jewelry to start your capsule collection + five...
I started investing in fine jewelry in my late 20’s. Nothing beats owning something that will last a lifetime. But since fine jewelry does not come cheap, I find it best to choose classic pieces that...
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