Budget Beauty: Fantastic moisturizers under P600
As much as I want to stick to my HG moisturizer, I'm a fresh graduate in search of my first job so it's sadly out of my budget. I don't want to go back to mediocre skin care though, so I've been on the...
View ArticleFive ways to make your makeup kit light and tight
It's easy to get carried away when bringing our favorite things out of the house. There would always be that feeling that we never have enough, and we also tend to overthink what the day will bring...
View ArticleThree ways to glow even when your skin's not in the mood
Koreans started the craze for glowing and dewy skin. They've demonstrated with resounding success that this finish - long unloved - gives a younger and more vibrant impression. Unfortunately, not...
View ArticleSee the new naked, rose pink mattes from Maybelline!
The nude makeup trend is in full swing and Maybelline has thrown their latest candidate into the ring. The new Rosy Matte by Colorsensational Lipstick (P299) has five pink shades in the nude/MLBB...
View ArticleGot flat, dry hair? These might be your next HG shampoo & conditioner
Last Thursday, Beauty Box Corp launched a new variant of Kracie's Dear Beaute Himawari hair products at Toni and Guy, Discovery Primea in Makati. We loved their Rich and Repair shampoo and conditioner,...
View ArticleHow to get the courage to wear dark lipstick
If you’re a lipstick lover like me, I’m sure you have probably switched to darker lipsticks by now to match the season. The gloomy rainy weather has arrived, and with it came a shift from bold bright...
View ArticleHello from Bangkok! Room tour + what's in my kit
Some of the best perks of my job is traveling and getting to be one of the first to know what's happening in the business of beauty. Today I am in Bangkok to find out the latest development from Head...
View ArticleHow Bare can transform your bathroom into a spa
In a world suffused by all manner of bath products, how can a new kid on the block get noticed? One has to be different and exciting; an experience, more than just something you wash your body with....
View ArticleStaff Picks: Blemishes and eye bags are no match for these concealers
We may not have flawless skin, but we sure can try! A true BFF-quality concealer should excel at the following: blendability, color, coverage and longevity. Concealers should be creamy enough to allow...
View ArticleFive makeup brushes every makeup lover should own
My go-to makeup applicators are my fingers. Aside from instantly having 10 tools, they're the easiest to control and don't require a special cleaner to wash out. However, certain makeup products are...
View ArticleHere's what happened when i wore face masks everyday
Whenever I feel like my skin needs some extra TLC, I just pop on a sheet mask, wait 20 minutes, and enjoy the instant boost I get from this magical item. All of us from the PV team are hooked because...
View ArticleHow Bing Loyzaga lost 30 pounds - plus, how she keeps them off!
Do you feel "sexy"? Sexy by definition is “generally attractive or interesting” but I feel that it relates more to what you think about yourself than how others see you. I believe that sexy is a state...
View ArticleThree ways to get fuller lips, no injections required
Remember when Kylie Jenner first showed off a noticeably more pronounced pout? The Internet went wild with different ways to recreate the look, some with crazy inventions and others with questionable...
View ArticleMonday Musings: When NOT to waste time and my biggest pet peeve
"Take your time." This is good advice. It's safe advice. It's what you should take if you don't know what to do with your life or found someone to give your heart to, yet. There are things you can't...
View ArticleI went to pro makeup school and it's the best money I spent
by Crystal Rodis-Concepcion, contributorI only got into makeup in third year college but by the time I graduated, I had enough makeup to fill up a large caboodle case! I became an avid reader of beauty...
View ArticleFour types of vitamins to take for better skin
Editor's Note: The author is a licensed pharmacist.In an ideal world, we would all get eight hours of sleep, regular exercise, a healthy diet, zero stress, and have healthy skin habits. But reality is...
View ArticleNose contouring, three ways: Here's how to get a narrower nose
Is your contour game on the nose? Literally? Because it’s one thing to avoid the common booboos of contouring, and it’s another thing to start experimenting with something that’s in the middle of your...
View ArticleThe lipstick and blush everybody keeps asking me about
Some products look nice while others seem like they're made for you. Do you ever get the feeling? I try so many things that I like well enough to use a few more times until the next big favorite comes...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: Six Superb powder foundations under P500
As much as we love how it looks, the combination of heat and humidity makes it tough to maintain a dewy base when we're outdoors or stuck in a non-airconditioned area. Wearing a light matte base may be...
View ArticleThe story of how I lost 2cm off my arms after 30 minutes at Marie France
When I was younger I thought I'd never want to go under a procedure to be thinner or prettier. I thought I can just work out and eat well, and somehow, that would be enough. That's largely true,...
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