The Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick is like a silk slip for your lips
Gloomy days call for exceptional lipsticks. One of the best formulas out there is the Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lipstick (P1,700) due to its full, creamy coverage that seems to hug the lips in a...
View ArticleWhat are your rights as a consumer? Here's what to do in case of a bad buy
by Sam Gonzales, contributorAs much as we love shopping for makeup, we’ve experienced our fair share of mishaps: broken powders, expired products, dried up formulas, and even botched beauty services....
View ArticleGradient freaks will love this: The Laneige Two Tone Lip and Shadow Bar
Most Filipinas go for the Western makeup style. Just look at any artista on local TV and you'll see the arched brows, darkened eyes, full lips, and matte foundation which are the hallmarks of Hollywood...
View ArticleHow to DIY your own cushion compact using products you already have
Cushion compacts are currently the cutting edge in base makeup innovation. They’re the more mobile version of the double-letter cream due to their mirrored cases and convenient sponge applicator. They...
View ArticleMe, My Selfie and I: Five tips on how to #UpYourSelfieGame
by Karla Aguas, contributorLet’s face it: we live in a world where selfies are basically the new calling card. They flood all our social media accounts, making them practically impossible to avoid. We...
View ArticleAll About Acids: Why you seriously need them on your face
by Claire Reyes, contributorIf you’ve ever watched a local telenovela, you’ve probably heard the kontrabida threaten the female lead with “tapunan ko ng asido ang mukha mo!” I totally understand that...
View ArticleLove: The Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder in Afternoon Glow
The Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder in Afternoon Glow (P2,650) is the kind of product that makeup junkies live and die for. It's a beautiful champagne bronze highlighter with a fine, fine texture and a...
View ArticleHate liquid foundation? We've got 9 picks to change your mind
by Sam Gonzales, contributorLiquid foundation: arguably the most tricky product to work with due to the wide variety of colors, finishes, and formulas. We get why it can feel frustrating. Maybe you...
View ArticleFive skin care finds you should try from Proud Mary
When I first heard about the K-beauty craze, I was admittedly very skeptical. How do you even consider trying a brand you'd never heard of, much less one with product labels you can't even read? One...
View ArticleGet a deep cleansing facial on a student budget
Do you ever have those days when you miss your younger self? I get a lot of those. It can be hard to appreciate how good you have it when you're an angsty teenager (I know I did!) but compared to...
View ArticleBeauty News Roundup: What to add to your Christmas wishlists
by Karla Aguas, contributorThe makeup world continues to buzz as more and more additions and future cult favorites keep popping up everywhere. We’re more than half way done with 2016, and the release...
View ArticleStaff Picks: Our favorite beauty finds at the supermarket
Makeup retail therapy is always a treat for us PV beauty fiends but when we don't have time to drop by our favorite makeup haunts, we satisfy our beauty cravings when we do the weekly groceries! Aside...
View ArticleSkincare Q: Should you use products from just one line or brand?
Most big skincare brands have more than one complete line of products for specific skin concerns. Whether it's brightening, pore clearing, acne fighting, or anti-aging (to name a few), skincare...
View ArticleTry these heatless curls using nothing but paper
They say you always want what you can’t have. As a young girl with straight, limp hair, I wanted bombshell curls but there was no way in hell my mom would let me damage my hair with a bad perm (bless...
View ArticleThe three bad beauty habits that make you sick (and your makeup filthy)
by Claire Reyes, contributorFeeling under the weather but have no idea why? If you think you’ve covered all the bases by showering daily, taking your vitamins, and washing your hands regularly - think...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: Our top recos for a complete drugstore makeup kit
One of the most common questions we get from readers is about building a budget makeup kit. Now we've answered this a few times before, but today's list of recommendations is updated and more complete...
View ArticleDIY a solid version of your favorite perfume. It's ridiculously easy!
A great perfume is a staple in our beauty stash. Not only do the bottles prettify our vanities; a spritz or two can instantly refresh us and perk up our mood! Sadly, some fragrances just don’t last the...
View ArticleWhat my skin looks like after three weeks of the Origins Original Skin line
Have you had your quarter life crisis? I didn't use to believe in it, but an acquaintance of mine wisely explained it before - almost prophetically. He said that a crisis happens in our lives every...
View ArticlePop X Beauty: Makeup collabs with onscreen faves
by Renee Ultado, contributorMakeup brands have been doing collaborations with celebrities and fashion icons since forever, but there's something extra special about doing one with movies, TV shows and...
View ArticleReview+ swatches: Your first exclusive look at the new Kanebo
Kanebo is a heritage beauty brand that's been around for 80 years. It actually started as a business which produced silk thread in 1906 before releasing its first beauty product, a facial soap named...
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