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Five things I wish I knew when I was still a skincare newbie
Words and photos by Luna Javier Picture this: The year was 2016. Bold brows, matte foundation, and really matte lips were all the rage. Of course, I was into it - and there’s nothing wrong with that,...
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The Purple Blush Trend: Testing Strokes Beauty, Rare Beauty, and Revlon
Purple blush has been around long before TikTok made it viral: there was even an article on using purple blush here at Project Vanity back in 2017. And since I haven’t tried it before (and am currently...
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Beauty Roundup: A new skincare line from blk cosmetics, MAC x Rosalia, and a...
I know it’s no surprise how time flies, but my, oh, my! January’s almost over! Since we’re about to welcome the month of love, I’m curious to know what beauty product you’ve been loving this month. If...
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Dermaction Plus by Watsons: What to try from this affordable brand with a...
This story is brought to you by Dermaction Plus.Remember the Dermaction sunscreen I reviewed last March? I ended up finishing the tube! It’s a really good formula that I especially enjoyed at the beach...
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How yoga got me through the pandemic
I started practicing yoga in 2012 – from the humble beginning of joining a yoga event up to enrolling in a studio for cross-training in pole and getting my first yoga teacher certification in 2014. I...
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Four facial oil recommendations from a former hater
I am of the opinion that facial oils are severely underrated. They can feel so… extra - and, therefore, not for everybody. Since they’re primarily occlusive in nature, oils work best when they’re not...
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Beauty Roundup: More local releases, a new look for Dior Beauty, MAC’s Lunar...
It’s the month of love, PV Community, and I wish you a February filled with just that. I hope you get to celebrate love, regardless of its form and kind, more than ever this month. Speaking of...
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The Curly Girl Method for beginners: What it is, how to do it, and where to...
Words and photos by Rae Angelei Regalado.During most of my childhood I had pin straight hair that needed little to no management. Then right before high school, my curls happened! My hair started...
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Beauty Roundup: A series of local beauty releases and Fenty Beauty’s first...
Happy Valentine’s Day, PV Community! I know this is cliché, but Valentine’s Day doesn’t really have to be about the romantic type of love. You can celebrate different kinds of love - self, platonic,...
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How to spot fake beauty products online, 2022 edition
Words by Crissy MartinezAnyone who loves browsing aisles of beauty products know from experience that it’s fun to discover and test new products. When we could look around physical stores, it was...
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Airy, moisturizing, and with SPF: The new Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating...
This story is brought to you by Shiseido.When I was younger, I can skip moisturizer for weeks and not feel like my skin is (figuratively) dying. Now, in my early 30s, a few days without moisturizer...
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Beauty Roundup: New local mascara and falsies and, wait, a BBB Cream!?
How’s it going, PV Community? We hope you’re all doing well! As for the beauty industry, it’s doing good - great, even! What makes us say that, you might ask? Well, just take a look at all the latest...
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Why this Cebu-based brand is making waves in the perfume community
Luxury perfumes do not come cheap. Some celebrity-favorite imported luxury perfumes even go up to almost P15,000 a bottle. I understand the high price range because aside from branding and marketing,...
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Editor's Picks: Five products that are on my auto-purchase list through the...
Do you have products that you always just buy without fail every time you run out? These are your ol’ reliables, the ones that you can’t quite live properly without. They’re more than just holy grails...
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Review + Swatches: The fabulous MAC Loves Lisa Collection
Photography by Perkin GotohioGlobal superstar singer and rapper and Blackpink member Lisa has recently collaborated with MAC, launching her first-ever full MAC collection featuring her favorite...
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Beauty Roundup: New local brands and releases, plus an exciting base addition...
Okay, February’s almost over. Can you believe it? Now, before the month of love officially ends, let’s talk about what’s new in beauty that I’m sure you’ll love. Oh, who am I kidding? Regardless of the...
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Quick Rave: The Ready Set Glow Badass Lip Stain is my new favorite mask-proof...
Ready Set Glow is the local makeup brand to watch. I love that it is adventurous with color and unafraid of coming out with fun formulations for the true makeup fan. They’ve been releasing new products...
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Beauty Roundup: Clay Pens from Detail Cosmetics, new Mini Colourtints, and an...
Another week flew by and you know what that means - a fresh set of what’s new in the beauty world. I don’t know about you, but I always get excited about anything and everything beauty. It’s a...
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You don't want to "get pretty" today, and that's okay
Words by Ceres Helga BarriosI lost my job during the pandemic. And let me tell you, taking care of my skin and putting on makeup were the last things I wanted to do.Skincare and makeup is always a fun...
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A lip treatment and tint in one: A look at Issy and Co.'s Hydragloss colors
Beauty brands are stepping up these days in incorporating treatment with their makeup. Issy and Co’s Hydragloss (P209) has made waves in being a lip treatment and lip color in one cute tube. Let’s test...
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