Rave: Selsun Blue is your dandruff’s highly-effective nemesis
I’ve been suffering from dandruff since my early 20s. I’ve written here a few times about how I always rotate anti-dandruff shampoo in my hair care routine because without it, my scalp would turn into a flaky, itchy mess! It gets even worse when I’m stressed out. Sometimes, when I can’t stop scratching, my scalp would get small wounds already. Gross but it is the unglamorous truth to my super sensitive scalp.
Fruity Beauty: Skincare with juicy and mouth-watering scents that I love
During my teen years in the early aughts, most of the scented beauty products like skincare and body care were typically floral-scented. You could say that it was the bouquet heyday. Fruity fragrances were often marketed towards kids and pre-teens, while gourmand scents had a not so low-key boudoir association. (Remember Jessica Simpson’s Dessert Beauty? Because I sure do!)
Beauty Roundup: Makeup collaborations with Disney and NBA, a new MAC limited-edition collection, and more!
If I say that I’m excited for this week’s beauty roundup, would you still believe me given that I say it every week? Well, it’s true! You know how beauty excites me, and I’m sure it excites you too. There’s quite a lot to talk about this week, so let’s go!
Here's what to grab at the LOOK 1st Birthday Sale (up to 70% off!)
I remember visiting the LOOK store last year a few days after it opened. It was during the thick of the pandemic, but I was so proud to see a concept store like it exist here in the Philippines. It’s about time! It really placed Manila in the map as a world-class beauty shopping destination at par with other countries like Hong Kong and Singapore.
Beauty Roundup: A series of local beauty launches and new Anessa sunscreens!
Like I always say, it makes me happy that we have so many local beauty options and this week is just further proof of that. For this beauty roundup, we’re talking local releases that cover makeup, hair, and skin, and new sunscreens from Anessa!
How to give your self-care game an all-around boost with Myra E
How are you stepping up your self-care game? Some may have taken to adapting their going-out beauty habits for at-home ones, while others have opted to sport makeup again to keep the proverbial engine running. But of course there’s the physical health aspect of self-care as well where our wellness journey tends to manifest itself through our physical appearance. Don’t sleep on getting proper rest, eating well, and taking the best supplements for your needs!
New from In Her Element: The Deep Sleep Retinol Oil is the evening serum you need to try out
Retinol, aside from sunscreens, is one of the best age management ingredients out there. I first got onto the bandwagon with this beautiful sleeping oil from a luxury brand. It’s fantastic - my skin did get smoother and plumper because of the retinol - but man was it expensive! I also found out that my skincare brand’s small but loyal group clamored for a retinol product that really works for their skin, without being too expensive.
Beauty Battle: Which tinted moisturizer is the best for you?
When it comes to base makeup, I used to either wear a medium to full coverage foundation or skip it entirely. It wasn’t until this year that I fell in love with tinted moisturizers and skin tints. Because almost everything is done online now, I started gravitating towards base products that are sheer and easy to apply. Also, if I have to go out, I want to let my skin breathe, and since tinted moisturizers and skin tints usually have SPF, all the more reason to wear them.
Kiehl's gets into retinol with their newest serum for mature skin
If you want to know how your skin is going to age, look at your mother and (if you’re still fortunate) your grandmother. That should tell you where your lines will form and where your skin will give way to gravity; it will inform you how time will likely shape your face. Do not recoil. Aging is not ugly. It is a process that we all have to go through! But that doesn’t mean that we should not take care of our skin and give up without trying. It’s fun to try and do things better, no?
Beauty Roundup: Issy & Co.’s new Skin On the Go Collection, Glow Sticks from blk cosmetics, a multitasking spray from Clocheflame, and more!
How are you all doing, Project Vanity Community? I hope you’re all doing well and staying safe. Another week has passed and it’s time for another beauty roundup! I’m excited for the lineup of news this week, and I think you’ll feel the same. Let’s go!
Letter from the editor: To those who are terrified of starting over again
Today I found a vlog I made of what a week in my life looked like in 2018. I would attend brand events, launch events for clients, play tennis, row, and speak at a conference in front of hundreds of people all in a week. I liked that life, and thought that’s how my days would look like until I change my mind. But the pandemic, of course, took away that choice. I would often wonder in the past year and a half who I really am beyond that life. Am I relevant or successful or even the least bit useful if I weren’t doing those things?
Is my search for a mask-proof lip color over? A review on the Happy Skin Kiss & Bloom Glossy Tint
Here I am again with my search for mask proof makeup. This time around, the focus is on lips and I’m happy to find a product from one of my favorite local brands, Happy Skin! The Kiss & Bloom Glossy Tints (P349) are part of the Generation Happy Skin line up. It was mid-2020 when these products were first launched and included in the Here to Bloom collection with the shades Tanned and Crimson. Four new shades have been added since then: Blossom, Bud, Calm, and Sunny. The shades are sold separately but you can also get all four in the Generation Happy Skin Glossy Tint Set (P1,396).
Beauty Roundup: Big and small news from BYS Philippines, a new setting powder from Detail Cosmetics, farewell to a local skincare brand, and more!
Project Vanity community, it’s finally the month of October! I don’t know about you but I always get excited over this month because of Halloween - a holiday that reminds us all about the transformative power and fun nature of makeup. Now, since today’s a Friday, it’s time for this week’s beauty news!