Hi there, PV Community! Just to share, I’m writing this at 3 in the morning while wearing the Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick in Elson 2. Whenever I need an extra push to work, I always summon the help of a red lipstick. How about you? What’s a quick beauty pick-me-up you can always rely on? Okay, time for this week’s beauty roundup!

Dear Beauté Himawari shampoos and conditioners are always well-loved here at Project Vanity. Liz featured the hair combo on her new finds way back in 2015 and the launch of the Volume & Repair variant in 2016 showed great results. A travel-size sample set was even included in the Project Vanity J-Beauty Kit!

Now a new variant was recently released and it’s especially formulated for mature hair: the Dear Beauté Himawari Smooth & Repair Shampoo and Conditioner (P745/500ml each).

Fragrances are more than just objects we use to smell good. Scent is infused in our memories, and bring them back as clearly as the day we experienced them. No one understands this better than Filipino perfumer Renato Lopena Jr. His passion for scent runs in the family, and he brings his own unique art form to life through his bespoke perfume brand Wren Atelier.

Hello, PV Community! Since it’s the month of January, let’s quickly talk about what’s something new you’d want to do or try this year - beauty-related, of course. For me, it’s false lashes! What’s yours? Sound off in the comments!

The language we use to speak shapes the world we inhabit. It’s what we use to tell stories about ourselves and other people, the most basic building blocks with which we build the Self. Words have so much power over us; often we don’t even notice this, but to be aware of how words shape, heal, and destroy helps us take some of that power back for ourselves.

The beauty industry for instance is mired in a lot of harmful language that we don’t even think twice about using.

Lightweight, sheer, oil-free and natural are what I look for in a tinted moisturizer. So many brands both international and local are promising these things, and I am glad that the local make-up scene has so many options! The first time I heard about Issy & Co. Active Skin Tint was from Miss Bea via her Youtube Channel. She compared this with a skin tint from another brand and she didn’t really like the coverage. I was curious, so I’m glad to finally try it out.

I’m sure you’ve all heard the news about the continuous rise of COVID-19 cases. Following this, we at Project Vanity hope you’re all staying safe, healthy, and informed. Now, if you are looking for a distraction, which we could all use every once in a while, then here’s the latest in beauty.

Our ever-evolving relationship with beauty will mark a new milestone in 2022. The pandemic has caused a massive shift in what we expect from our beauty and personal care products, as well as the roles that they play in our lives. What we used to take for granted - for example, the definition of “pretty” - may well already be out of touch.

I’ve been a beauty insider for almost 14 years now. I noticed throughout the years that relevant products are relevant NOT because they’re good, well-priced, or particularly useful. The ideas that power their use determines what actually makes them “trendy”. Here are three trends that I think will define 2022!

Ever since the launch of “Look Good Do Good Feel Great” social campaign in March 2021, Watsons has spread the work about sustainability to its employees and customers and forged partnerships with suppliers and non-government institutions to take part in making the world a better place.

The year 2021 has been such a wonderful year in terms of beauty releases, and I’m sure that, like me, you are all excited for what’s to come in 2022. Here’s what you need to know about!