I'm a big fan of Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Serum and have been loving it again lately. It's definitely on the pricey side, but it really does deliver, which other PV writers have also confirmed. But here's something you might not know: Advanced Night Repair is actually a whole product line by Estée Lauder! Beyond the iconic ANR serum, there are other fantastic Advanced Night Repair skincare products, like the Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix and the new Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution.

This week’s roundup of beauty news is serving up some fruity sweet delicious goodness! Known for their juicy lip tints and glosses, Korean brand Romand (Rom&nd) now has a physical store at SM Mall of Asia. Clinique expanded The Pop Lip & Cheek Oil line by adding a shade we all know and love. Let’s check out local beauty brand Careline’s new Fruity Lip Oil. We’ll also get nostalgic with a sweet and colorful collab between Sally Hansen and Ring Pop.

Five Beauty is the ultimate brand for those of us who want a fuss-free beauty routine. If you're tired of rifling through a pile of products just to get your eyes, lips, and cheeks looking right, their Hybrid Colour Stick (P699/ 20g) is made for you. This little wonder is designed to simplify everything – just swipe it on and you're good to go! It's perfect for those hectic mornings or for anyone who loves keeping their makeup bag minimal yet versatile. Five Beauty totally gets that we want practicality without sacrificing our style, and the Hybrid Colour Stick nails it perfectly.

Riding the wave of their brand launch, Five Beauty has introduced their first limited edition shade for the Hybrid Colour Stick. Just in time for summer, Wonder (currently on sale for P399) is a neutral apricot shade that delivers a healthy sun-kissed glow.

Ever Bilena has been a part of our makeup journey since day one, hasn't it? Many of us had our first brush with makeup through their classic Lip & Cheek Tint, which was a staple in our beginner kits as teenagers. I remember feeling so grown up owning a piece of makeup that’s just mine and not borrowed from my mom! Fast forward to today, Ever Bilena has given this beloved product a modern twist with the new Ever Bilena Water Tint (P195 / 3ml). Let’s talk about it!

It takes a village to mount a Watsons Alagang Pangkalusugan medical mission. There are volunteer doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel. Watsons also invites supplier partners to donate medicines and medical supplies and witness the work being done in the communities. Then there are the Watsons employee volunteers who use their days off to give back instead of resting and spending time with their families.

Wearing sunglasses during the summer isn't just about cutting down the sun's harsh glare; it's also a fun way to accessorize your outfit. I recently checked out Vision Express for their Spring/Summer 2024 Collection, and they have some really stylish options to fit anyone's taste. At their A Summer Solstice event at The Balmori Tent in Rockwell, Makati recently, I got a sneak peek at the new styles and even tried out their cool services like the Vision Bot and the Styling Studio.

Nature Republic have outdone themselves once again with their latest brand trip, the Sun Safe Soiree. Just last year the Sun Safe Club went up to Masungi Georeserve to put their sunscreen through its paces as they climbed to new heights. This year they found a new testing ground on the beaches of La Union and - spoiler alert - armed with the California Aloe Fresh Powdery Sun Stick we aced every test the summer sun could throw at us! I’m glad that my first ever brand trip was with Nature Republic because they sure know how to have a great time and I want to tell you guys all about it!

Last Saturday, Project Vanity hosted a sniff session with the community, and let me tell you, it was a scent-sational event. We sniffed, we chatted, and we learned a ton about fragrances. I wish you could have been there! During the event, I met this amazing lady who created her own perfume. It was seriously impressive. So, I told her, “You should totally sell this!” But she just shrugged and said, “I’m shy. I can’t.”

Now, I don’t know about you, but hearing that made me want to shake her (gently, of course) and say, “Girl, if you can whip up a fragrance that makes people stop and sniff like I did, you can sell it!” But I didn’t. Instead I will write this in the hopes that she will see it.

This week’s Beauty News Roundup is all about celebration! It’s always nice to recognize special occasions and achievements. First up, Happy Skin besties rejoice as the local beauty brand adds new shades to their Second Skin Multi-Tasking Serum Concealers. Thread lifting pioneer Aptos commemorates a success-filled year in the Philippines with a celebrity-studded event. Local makeup brand GRWM Cosmetics celebrated its third anniversary with a big sale and a giveaway. Let’s party it up!

Achieving that a smoother complexion can start with understanding and taking proper care of your pores. Pores are vital for skin health, but they are often misunderstood, which leads to common skincare mistakes. Let’s discuss some of these misconceptions and how we can improve our pore functions!

Planning a wedding involves meticulous attention to every detail, from selecting the date and venue to choosing the perfect outfits for one of the most unforgettable days of your life. You're likely already envisioning yourself in your dream dress, makeup inspirations at the ready with your Pinterest board as a visual guide. But here’s a special tip from us at Project Vanity: don’t overlook your bridal scent!

A bridal scent is more than just a fragrance—it’s the scent you choose to wear on your wedding day. Since smell is the sense most closely linked to memory, the right fragrance can vividly bring back the moment you walked down the aisle with just a single spritz.

When I first read "Searching For Maura" in the Washington Post last year, it really made me sit up. It’s not every day that such a prestigious publication dives into a Filipino historical story with an illustrated approach, and the choice of Ren Galeno—a Filipina artist from Davao—to create the art for it was deeply significant. The way Ren used her art to highlight the injustices faced by Filipinos at the 1904 World's Fair brought an emotional layer to the narrative that written words alone could not have conveyed.

Were you marked safe from the 5.5 and payday sales? Or were you able to score treats for the beautiful mothers in your life? Yes, Mother’s Day is this Sunday (fyi in case it flies by). Being a mother myself, I do appreciate the greetings and gifts I get on this yearly occasion, and relish giving gifts to honor important women in my life. If you’re still on the lookout for a mother’s day gift, I got you! You might like to check out the Mother’s Day promos on Sephora.ph. Or try new treats from Ever Bilena, Hello Glow, and NARS.

Skincare and makeup are among my two favorite things, and I've recently stumbled upon new treasures in both categories. The chic and exclusive event that unveiled Kanebo's latest offerings took place at Prologue D’fined inside Mitsukoshi BGC, which also houses the brand’s flagship store. They've been building anticipation with teasers on social media, so I was thrilled to finally witness firsthand how this esteemed brand has harnessed its research to craft their newest beauty innovations.

I’ve been blogging for 16 years now, 19 years if you count my first personal blog. I’ve been extremely lucky to be one of the first people to do this in the Philippines, and I’ve also been lucky to keep doing it for a living despite the pandemic flipping everything in my industry. I was simply in the right place at the right time, made a few right decisions, did a whole lot of hard work. But let me tell you the truth: only a few people these days get a chance to create content full time.

“If I started Project Vanity today, it wouldn’t be as successful as it has been,” I told my husband the other day.

This week’s roundup of beauty news is here! MAC Cosmetics’ 40 Disney Bring Backs is now available in the Philippines. Local brand Blk Cosmetics released a new blender tool designed with versatility and precision in mind. We also get to meet vitanature+, a Thai brand that blends science with botanical ingredients for an effective dandruff solution. Clean beauty brand Boscia shockingly announced their closure.

When it comes to maintaining skin that's fresh, plump, bright, and firm, retinol often steals the spotlight. However, have you heard about bakuchiol? It's viewed as a gentler, more natural alternative. Touted for offering similar benefits to retinol but with fewer harsh side effects, Bakuchiol is particularly recommended for those with sensitive skin. Excitingly, in their latest skincare launch, Happy Skin has chosen to harness both Bakuchiol and Retinol in their new serum and moisturizer duo. This blend promises to deliver the best of both worlds, combining the robust effects of retinol with the soothing qualities of bakuchiol.

Lip tints and Filipinas—it's a love story as timeless as the Philippine summer. Practical, affordable, and effortlessly chic, lip tints are often our first brush with makeup, as they are perfectly suited to our tropical, forever-summer vibe. But not all tints are created equal, and the new Spotlight Hydra Tint, priced at a wallet-friendly Php 395 for 3.8 mL, promises to bring something new to the table.

Today, let’s talk about something you might have bumped into while shopping online - the "no video, no refund" policy. Yes, you read that right. Some stores online are telling us we need to film ourselves opening our purchases if we want to stand any chance of getting our money back for a dud product. Sounds off, right? Well, it turns out, it's not just off; it's straight up illegal.

The summer heat isn’t letting up, and neither are the new makeup releases! If you’re looking for colorful additions to play up your makeup looks, you’re in the right place. Let’s get to know Happy Skin’s latest lippie that gives glossy lips with a lasting stain: Lip Jelly. Chill out with Blk Cosmetics’ Fresh Collection featuring a glowy base, moisturizing and protecting lippies, and colorful eyeliners. Kiko Milano recently released a collection for all Bridgerton fans. Benefit releases their iconic BADgal Bang! mascara in new colors.