Puff or Pass: Are these 2-in-1 acid peeling pads the real deal?
If you’re not too familiar with Chemical Exfoliants, they sound downright terrifying. It certainly doesn’t help that they’re also known as Acids, conjuring to mind old Filipino movies and teleseryes...
View ArticleHello Glow Blemish Miracle Set: A 4-step routine with AHA and BHA
Photography by Perkin GotohioThis story is brought to you by Hello GlowHello Glow is back with another skincare set! As I said in my previous review of their Acne Defense Set, these kits are fantastic...
View ArticleNine different blush placements on the face and why they matter
I used to think blush did not add anything to my makeup looks. Now that I have learned that there are actually different types of blush and a variety of ways to use it, I wish I could take back all the...
View ArticleReview and Swatches: The Happy Skin Lip Mallow Plush Matte Lip Tint
Product photography by Perkin GotohioI’ve been following Happy Skin since the very beginning. You can say what you want about the brand, but they’re a leader when it comes to the Filipino beauty scene!...
View ArticleSpend vs. Save: My three tried-and-tested dupes that work just as well as the...
Words by Meg HidalgoAs a beauty enthusiast, I must have seen thousands of Tiktoks or YouTube videos talking about numerous dupes for popular, often more expensive products. We grew up in a society...
View ArticleHow to get your romantic partner to have a proper skincare routine too
I’ve been with my husband for eight years now and despite my repeated appeals for him to start using skincare, the only thing he would ever deign to put on his face is the In Her Element Low pH Rose...
View ArticleWatsons helps consumers make more sustainable choices
This story is brought to you by Watsons.Reading labels on the packaging of health, wellness, and beauty products helps you make informed decisions. That's because a label can tell you what ingredients...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: More Filipino beauty releases, new foundation, skincare and...
How are you all doing, PV Community? Sorry if I’ve been MIA for the past few weeks. I’ve missed you all. There will be quite some catching up to do. After all, there’s always something new to discover...
View ArticleAn interview with Bobbi Brown: A beauty OG in total control of herself
I’ve been following Bobbi Brown’s career for over a decade now. I admire her because she truly revolutionized the beauty industry, which is a distinction few can claim despite all the countless brands...
View ArticleWatsons employees and supplier-partners hold clean-up drive in support of...
This story is brought to you by WatsonsAs a company that cares for the planet, leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer Watsons is always looking for opportunities to make a positive impact on its...
View ArticleWhy the reformulated Oxecure Daily Sunscreen is worth checking out
Product photography by Perkin GotohioI’ve been writing about beauty long enough to remember those ancient times when wearing sunscreen outside of a beach setting was almost unheard of. We’d whisper...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Celebrating Filipino beauty releases by Happy Skin, blk...
I’m so excited for this week’s beauty roundup, PV Community! When I was listing down the releases to feature, I instantly noticed that they’re all from Filipino brands. Ah, what a time to be alive!...
View ArticleAsk Liz: I'm 41 and I don't have a makeup routine!
Hi everyone! I thought I’d bring back my Ask Liz column - it’s been a while since I’ve tackled reader questions, so I’m excited to get back to it. I received this question via Instagram from Billie. I...
View ArticleMonday Musings: Snip off that negative self-talk from your life
I was scrolling through Facebook earlier this morning when I chanced upon this comic strip by War and Peas. I shared it on my social media platforms but I thought it deserved a spot on Project Vanity...
View ArticleThe Laneige Radian-C Effector and Spot Serum might just be your next...
I have not been so kind to my skin lately. Lately, my job finds me outdoors for most of the day, and even with sunscreen application and strategically finding shaded areas to stand in, the sun and its...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Nine new Fluffmattes, a trio from Cetaphil, a powerful BYS...
Hi there, PV Community! How’s it going? Hope you’re all doing well. I have a random beauty question for all of you - which celebrity beauty line is your favorite? I know there are plenty, but what’s on...
View ArticleRevenge Travel Now: Where to shop for beauty products in Singapore
Words by Rae Angelei RegaladoI recently got the opportunity to go on vacation for the first time since the pandemic started back in 2020. I needed somewhere fun, yummy and preferably close by....
View ArticleEver Bilena Plus: Affordable makeup that has what it takes to be your...
This story is brought to you by Ever BilenaEver Bilena Plus is the brand’s fresh take on must-haves designed to be in your daily beauty kit. They released new formulations that I think are quite a...
View ArticleSix reasons to try Drunk Elephant now + full price list in the Philippines
Photography by Perkin GotohioThe brand first came to my attention when Liz reviewed the Drunk Elephant Sukari Babyfacial. Drunk Elephant was available at Sephora Philippines then and the Babyfacial was...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: New Filipino beauty releases from blk cosmetics, Vice...
PV Community, Halloween is just around the corner! Are you dressing up for it this year? Do you have makeup looks you’re going to recreate? Gosh, the last time I did a makeup look for Halloween was...
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