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The four easy steps to building your unique fragrance wardrobe

Coco Chanel described perfume as the “unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory.” As a perfume addict, I would have to agree. We can spend a lot of time planning our perfect makeup, clothes and accessories, but a scent adds another dimension to your self-expression. It’s the invisible finishing touch that pulls our whole look together.

Much like a collection of clothes, skincare, or jewelry, a fragrance wardrobe contains a selection of scents for every occasion. If you don’t have a fragrance wardrobe yet, here are some tips to get you started!

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Skincare, Features Crystal Rodis-Concepcion Skincare, Features Crystal Rodis-Concepcion

Here are Olay’s Serums for every skin concern

Our work-from-home setup has really changed the way we work. Being on-call even during the wee hours of the night can be unkind to our skin. Our usual skincare products like our cleansers and moisturizers, although important, aren’t enough to address our skin concerns. We need to use more potent, concentrated products to really target our specific skin concerns and have glowing skin through these stressful times. These potent, concentrated potions are serums.

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How I got my youthful skin back

I’m now in my early 30’s and I’ve already noticed that my skin is not how it once was. It’s more dry, I have more fine lines and wrinkles, and I noticed that my skin is starting to sag in places. I always look for products that will help me keep my skin plump or youthful. Recently, I got the chance to try Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide-24 to help my skin bounce back to its former youthfulness.

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Treatments, Features, Skincare, Services Crystal Rodis-Concepcion Treatments, Features, Skincare, Services Crystal Rodis-Concepcion

Five beauty procedures you should NEVER try at home

Since we are mostly still stuck at home, some of us have probably tried to DIY our beauty and grooming rituals that we usually do outside. And while it might even be fun to try to cut our own hair or do our own nails at home, there are some things that should be left to the experts. Here are five beauty procedures that you should never try at home.

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Here’s a new supplement to keep skin looking young

The great thing about getting older is getting wiser and gaining experience. The not-so-great part about it is that our skin starts to show signs of aging. It’s important to take good care of our skin so that it remains healthy and youthful-looking even as we get older.

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Hair, Health & Wellness, Promotions Crystal Rodis-Concepcion Hair, Health & Wellness, Promotions Crystal Rodis-Concepcion

An Expert Guide to Getting Salon Level Damage-Free Hair At Home

Who here misses going to the salon and coming out with Salontastic hair? Nowadays, we’re not able to go to the salon to give our hair some TLC. If we neglect taking care of our hair, it might lead to hair damage. We talked to celebrity stylist Renz Pangilinan, who has worked on the hair of Gabbi Garcia, Ivana Alawi and Kylie Versoza, about hair damage and how to prevent it.

Renz says that the main causes of hair damage are sun exposure, hair styling and hair coloring. With his clients not able to go to the salon, he noticed that their hair showed signs of damage. “There’s a big difference since they are not able to have their regular salon treatment. It lacks shine and luster. It’s also more damaged and dry.”

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I tried a new product promising to help me sleep better — here is my honest review

Being on a work-from-home setup has its own fair share of challenges. I thought that not having to wake up early to brave the traffic would mean that I would have more time to take it easy and get some more sleep, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! As the lines between work and life get blurred, I find myself saddled with a big workload that I often stay up until the wee hours in the morning.

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Kris Lumagui takes on the challenge and shows there are no limits with Salontastic Hair

Women today are faced with difficult decisions. The world we live in imposes gender norms that we are expected to conform to. We fear being judged which makes us constantly doubt ourselves. It’s even more difficult for those who are mothers who are expected by some to stay at home and care for their children. These are the issues that Youtuber Kris Lumagui addresses in her new vlog.

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Jewelry Crystal Rodis-Concepcion Jewelry Crystal Rodis-Concepcion

The five essential pieces of jewelry to start your capsule collection + five extras

I started investing in fine jewelry in my late 20’s. Nothing beats owning something that will last a lifetime. But since fine jewelry does not come cheap, I find it best to choose classic pieces that will not look dated a decade from now. If you are thinking of starting a capsule collection of jewelry, choose pieces that are versatile so you get the most out of them. Here are my five recommendations for the most essential pieces of jewelry!

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Hairstylist Renz Pangilinan shares 3 tips on how to have salon-level hair at home

How’s your 2021 going so far? If you haven’t already, you need to get your hair off its artfully disheveled look and give yourself a salontastic hair transformation! We previously showed you some celeb-approved hair styles that you can try for yourself at home. But in order to nail these hair trends of 2021, it’s important to have salon-worthy smooth hair first. Celebrity hair stylist Renz Pangilinan, who has worked on the hair of Gabbi Garcia, Ivana Alawi and Kylie Versoza, shares three steps to get salon hair at home:

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Review + Swatches: The Perfect Diary Rouge Intense Velvet Slim Lipsticks

I lurk around Shopee and IG a lot, and if you’re like me, you might have heard about Perfect Diary. There is a sea of products available on Shopee but this brand always stood out for me with their eye-catching graphics and packaging. I was given a chance to try a set of the Perfect Diary Rouge Intense Velvet Slim Lipsticks (P789 per tube/ P2,139 for the set), so here’s what I thought about them!

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Here are the best makeup products to buy for your beloved this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! What are you getting your significant other? If you haven’t bought them anything yet, or are considering buying them makeup, fret not. We already gave some tips on how to buy makeup for your beloved. This time around, we took out the guess work and listed actual makeup products that will make great gifts. We even included links to all actual products so you can buy them immediately (You’re welcome!). Here are our top picks for makeup items to give to your significant other according to your budget:

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Here’s your pre-Valentine’s Day guide to buying makeup for your beloved

If someone you love is passionate about makeup then it’s only natural that you want to support it. A beauty item or two is sure to make them happy since it’s something they would enjoy using! But where do you start if you know ZILCH about makeup? Here’s a guide to help you get the perfect gift!

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How Vitamin C Serum Benefits Our Skin

Learn how Vitamin C serum benefits the skin by helping to reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation to result in a more even skintone and brighter skin.

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The 8 Best Korean Face Masks To Try Now

We love our face masks at Project Vanity, and since K-beauty is the fountain of face masks, we are sharing with you the best Korean face masks to try!

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