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Where to buy a fabulous graduation dress online, with plus size options
It’s graduation season! I have fond memories for this time of the year. My Lola used to bring me to Baclaran a few weeks before graduation to look for a new dress to wear to the ceremony. She was so...
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Quick Rave: Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Shampoo
In the last two years I’ve developed extra sensitive scalp and facial skin. Now I can’t just use hair products unless I really want to risk rashes on my scalp and pimples on my face! But when Aveda...
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The four sunscreens I brought with me to the beach - which one is the best?
I need to preface this post by saying that I am currently recovering from a bad sunburn on my back. I don’t even remember the last time I was sunburned in any way! I think I would have still been a kid...
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Beauty Roundup: Another Anne Clutz x Vice Cosmetics collab, new skincare from...
How’s it going, PV Community? How’s the month of April treating you? Well, there’s a week left before the month ends, so make it count. Do something you’ve never done before - order something new for a...
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New Summer Bases from Happy Skin: The Rescue Me Invisible Sun Gel Primer and...
I've always kept myself updated on new Happy Skin releases, be it skincare or makeup. Two of their recent ones really piqued my interest: a sunscreen primer and a tinted moisturizer. I know I need both...
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Six scar treatments you can easily find in the drugstore
Words by Crissy MartinezHaving scars may deal a blow to our self-confidence, but think of it as our skin getting stronger after every challenge. After all, the formation of scars is a natural part of...
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The MAC Mattifine is the best solution to summer’s sweaty skin
We’re in the thick of the Philippine summer - hot, sticky, and unbelievably sweaty - so I’m fairly certain that you’re looking for something to help you look fresher for longer in this heat. I may have...
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What I learned from Estee Lauder’s Director of Global Artistry Jocelyn Biga
Pwera usog, but it feels like we’re moving into the more “normal” part of the new normal. Meaning, full makeup is finally making a comeback in all its gorgeous glory! And to celebrate this, Estee...
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Beauty Roundup: A series of Filipino beauty releases and new Jo Malone London...
Hi, PV Community! How are you all doing? I know it’s been a tumultuous month so far, so I hope beauty can offer a sense of normalcy and an escape. With that, here are the latest in beauty. Image via...
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Here are some of the great deals you can score at Kiehl’s Loves The...
Kiehl’s fans rejoiced in 2020 when the brand finally launched their LazMall Store to provide greater online access to Kiehl's products from the comfort of our homes. They featured curated sets from...
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Next level gloss: The new generation of Filipino lip treatments promises to...
Gone are the days when the only purpose of lip products is to either apply color on the lips or to treat them. These days, we expect more than just a singular purpose from our lippies - and a lot of...
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Drop everything right now because Heroine Make is back in the Philippines
I’ve been keeping this secret for over a year and finally, I can shout it out to the world! Heroine Make, the world-famous mascara brand from Japan, is back in the Philippines! They make one of my HG...
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Menstrual cups not an option? Check out these biodegradable pads instead!
When menstrual cups started showing up more and more in the Philippines, I rejoiced. I liked the idea of a more eco-friendly alternative to the pads I’ve used since puberty. Unfortunately, I didn't...
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Beauty Roundup: A new brow product, sunscreen, eyeliners, and tinted lip balms!
Ah, the excitement of new makeup and skincare just never gets old. When you think everything’s on the market already, brands surprise us with something to discover and fall in love with. Hmm, perhaps...
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Store Tour: What to expect at the Dior Flagship Boutique in Manila
You know the popular saying, spend money on experiences and not things? Dior’s Flagship Boutique in the Philippines challenges that adage. Their new space in Greenbelt 5 spanning 165 square meters is...
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Say hello to a classier Ever Bilena (with a side-by-side comparison of their...
Product photography by Perkin GotohioOne of the first makeup I ever bought with my own money is a liquid eyeliner from Ever Bilena. I was in college and wanted to learn how to finally apply eyeliner,...
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Beauty Roundup: BYS Philippines x Disney Princesses, a new scent from Nippon,...
Hello, PV Community! How are you doing? We hope you’re doing well and staying safe. You know it - it’s time for another beauty roundup! This week in beauty, we have the following to talk about - Disney...
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Review: The Foreo Luna Play Smart 2 is one of the brand’s smartest and most...
I still remember Clarisonic’s heyday. While it was reported that many celebs swore by it, I couldn’t exactly afford a pricey skincare device at the time. But perhaps it was for the best. I don’t think...
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How my beauty look changed during the pandemic
Identity is a strange thing. It’s never static, ever evolving, and most of the time there are few physical manifestations that a person is not the same as you found them last. I’d like to think that I...
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Beauty Roundup: More shades from Happy Skin, an Issy & Co. mist, a Good...
Happy Pride Month, PV Community! I’d just like to take this time to say thank to all of you for being allies - yes, I’m claiming it. You are all so supportive and I always appreciate it. Anyway,...
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