Blurring primers have the stellar reputation of being the oily-skinned beauty lover’s best kept secret. But those who have dull complexions don’t need any more mattifying. It’s that healthy glow we can’t get enough of!

Enter the radiance primer. It’s the base that brings life to the lackluster. It can highlight healthy skin, even subtly correct problem areas, and create a beautiful, glowy effect with not a lot of effort. I’ve got four options for you today depending on the glow you’re looking for.

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!

I’m extremely loyal to my sunscreen. You guys know that I’ve been using the Biore UV Aqua Rich since 2015, and rarely switch out to new ones. The only other sunscreen I use other than the Biore is the Kiehl’s UV Defense Aqua Gel. The latter, while nice, is really quite expensive for everyday use. The Biore on the other hand is perfect for my budget and requirements - it’s lightweight and wears well under makeup, so I haven’t felt the need to switch to another drugstore sunscreen.

Following the influx of lip, cheek, and multi-use product releases, Issy & Co.’s latest collection - Skin On the Go - was a breath of fresh air that the beauty community needed. While I’m not complaining about the aforementioned influx since I’m always excited over new makeup, finding out about Issy & Co’s Active Skin Tints and Weightless Loose Powders took my excitement to a whole new level.

The Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair is the brand’s flagship product. It takes a lot to become THE product try from a brand - there has to be a long history of success, and customers have to be truly loyal to it over decades. The ANR has been around for 39 years. Until today, it’s still the brand’s best-seller.

Now we’ve done a review of this wonder serum over the years at Project Vanity, but this time we have some lovely new writers testing it out. Here’s how the ANR fared after seven days, with everyone using just one drop a day!

The weather’s getting hotter these days, and staying fresh is becoming a bigger priority. But with our busy schedules, we tend to rush through the bathing ritual without giving it much thought. After all, smelling malinis is a must.

But bathing doesn't have to be a joyless practice we take for granted. It can be both therapeutic and fun. So it’s exciting to experience a new iteration of a family favorite, the Safeguard Detox Foaming Body Wash (P449 for 500ml pump bottle, P309 for 400ml refill pack), just in time for the season. And BTW, it's the first ever foaming body wash in the Philippines!

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:

I’ve mentioned several times now how our skin changes over time and that we need to be aware of it to adapt to their needs. Today, I’ll be discussing a sort of skincare guide for every generation from teens to adults, what skin changes usually happens as we grow older and what are some of the skincare ingredients best suited for our skin at particular times in our life.

It goes without saying that 2020 was a challenging period of adjustment for everyone. For the first half of last year, I was so completely resigned to staying in that I pretty much dropped most of my beauty habits, save for my nightly skincare routine. But as the months went by, I slowly began to miss my old self-care rituals. So much so that I’ve started them back up even whilst I remain stuck indoors.

Makeup trends during the pandemic I feel were at extremes: either we go bright and loud, or sheer and barely there. I’ve been on both sides. Sometimes I just want to look completely different because I can, and sometimes I feel like it’s too much makeup for the day’s minor occasions. On those days, I go for sheer makeup that looks like I just woke up with it.

When it comes to teeth whitening, I’ve tried quite a good number of treatments. From the whitening strips to salon-style teeth whitening facilities in Europe with stark-white, minimalist interiors and pod-like seats that cocoon you while you get your 30-minute whitening treatment. They’ve worked in varying degrees and trust me – I always left with a brighter smile. Just not bright enough.

Sometimes I have patients who will come in for consult for another matter but would segue into skincare because they have no idea on where to start with their routines or what to apply. After asking some questions, I would then learn what skincare mistakes they’re committing without knowing it like cleansing their faces only once a day, using products not suitable for their skin type or not putting on any sunscreen. So, to avoid any mistakes with starting your own skincare routine, here are some steps for you to follow.

“Your hair looks amazing,” a stranger on the street comes up to me with a smile on her face. “Where did you get the curls done?” I then proceed to tell them that the curls are natural. It’s often met with an amazed face when I tell them I got them from my dad or a smirk that shows they don’t really believe me. Sometimes, I get someone who wants to touch my hair just to make sure. You see, all this has been pretty recent. Growing up in the Philippines in the 90s and early 2000s, my hair was never considered pretty. Straight, shiny hair was glorified and curls were often seen as unruly or buhaghag.

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!

I was recently in a video call with some of my friends. We were catching up and sharing what kept us busy aside from work. When it was my turn to speak, a friend of mine preempted me saying, “I’m sure it’s makeup again.” Well, in his defense, he wasn’t wrong. Makeup really did keep me busy and continues to keep me busy, but what bothered me was his tone and facial expression.

There are plenty of good things associated with plants. Some are recommended by NASA to help purify the air around us. Others are acknowledged to have medicinal properties through the years. When it comes to beauty, certain plants are used to power up our routine. Here are a few ways I’ve been incorporating them in mine!

The most dedicated curlies know this by heart: Washing your hair every single day is like sentencing your mane to a sad, dry, and frizzy life. When the pandemic hit, one of the major considerations I had whenever I would step out of our flat is if I’m ready to give my hair another wash the moment I get home. Will it survive this constant abuse and come out bouncy once this is all over?

As a beauty lover, there’s a lot of emphasis on carefully curating your beauty collection by investing in high-quality makeup and finding the best formulas. And while you might already have products that work like a charm, using them with just the right tools can take the experience to greater heights. Trust me. These five brushes are total game-changers!

We're looking for inspiring stories to share on Project Vanity's 13th anniversary month. The chosen stories will win P13,000 worth of gifts from our brand partners. Send your story to liz@projectvanity.com by March 6, Saturday to be reviewed or fill out the form below. We can't wait to read about your nominees!

If you need a salon–at–home experience to keep the frizz away – use Pantene Salontastic Collection! Made with salon-inspired ingredients so you can have Collagen smooth or Keratin Straight hair.