Beauty Roundup: Detail Cosmetics' Anniversary Innovations, Squad Cosmetics' Colorful Play Collection, Vice Cosmetics' Aura Revival, and More Exciting Launches

Get ready, beauty enthusiasts - the local beauty scene is absolutely electrifying this week! We're seeing a dazzling display of new shades that are transforming our favorite formulas, while some of our most adored makeup staples are making a triumphant and much-anticipated return. But that's not all - a host of fresh, innovative releases have emerged, completely captivating the Philippine beauty community. So, buckle up! This is a week of beauty you won't want to miss!

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Review + Lip Swatches: Happy Skin Lip Cloud Matte Lipstick

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve personally done lip swatches on an entire lipstick collection. It’s a lot of work, guys! It’s easier to do a TikTok! However, this only goes to show how unreasonably excited I am to share about a new lipstick formula from one of my favorite local brands. It’s called the Happy Skin Lip Cloud Matte Lipstick (P599 for 3.8 grams) and - spoiler alert - I’m impressed.

Let me do a quick rundown!

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Lightweight and Invisible: The New Happy Skin Hyaluronic Sun Serum and Happy Skin Invisible Sun Stick Are My New Summer Must-Haves

Summer has arrived which means hotter days and more trips to the beach. The intense heat we feel on our skin is a not-so-gentle reminder to always use sun protection. Happy Skin has quite a few sun care products already (check out reviews here: Rescue Me Invisible Sun Gel Primer and Rescue Me Tinted Matte Sun Gel Primer) but they’re expanding the line-up with their newest “sun-centric skincare collection”: the Happy Skin Sun Boosters.

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Beauty Roundup: A new base from Happy Skin, MAC’s Hyper Real line, and the arrival of KIKO Milano!

Ah, it’s finally the month of February, PV Community! I say that because I’m sure you’ll agree that January felt so long - but we are not complaining. Anyway, What are you looking forward to this month? For me, it’s the end of a school term and of course, more beauty releases!

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Beauty Roundup: Bullet lipsticks from GRWM Cosmetics, new skincare from Happy Skin and Good Molecules, and LuLuLun cleansing balms!

Christmas is literally just around the corner, PV Community, and have you completed your shopping already? If you haven’t, then you might want to consider what you’re about to read below. Spoiler alert - I’m kind of biased towards one over the other three.

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Beauty Roundup: New skincare from blk cosmetics and lip products from Happy Skin, Avon and Make Up For Ever!

Are you ready for December? I don’t think I am. I still don’t have my Christmas tree up. I haven’t selected my gift wrapper for this year. I don’t even have my holiday red lipsticks in order yet! How about you? Do you have any Christmas traditions? Anyway, speaking of tradition, let’s talk about the latest in this week’s beauty roundup!

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Beauty Roundup: Sunnies Face’s first complexion product, a favorite from Neutrogena, and new lines from Issy & Co. and Happy Skin!

Happy Friday, PV Community! What are your plans for the long weekend? Are you traveling somewhere? Staying indoors? Well, whatever you do, I hope you have a wonderful time. As for me, I will be in bed, reading the whole long weekend! Anyway, before that, it’s time for what’s new in beauty!

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Beauty Roundup: Celebrating Filipino beauty releases by Happy Skin, blk cosmetics, Teviant, Vice Cosmetics and Strokes!

I’m so excited for this week’s beauty roundup, PV Community! When I was listing down the releases to feature, I instantly noticed that they’re all from Filipino brands. Ah, what a time to be alive! Filipino beauty is thriving and we are given the opportunity to support and champion it in our own way.

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Review and Swatches: The Happy Skin Lip Mallow Plush Matte Lip Tint

I’ve been following Happy Skin since the very beginning. You can say what you want about the brand, but they’re a leader when it comes to the Filipino beauty scene! They’re always releasing new formulas and on top of that, they also constantly improve upon what they’ve done before. I appreciate that level of commitment to making their customers happy.

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Beauty Roundup: Another series of Filipino beauty releases – a new setting powder and plenty of lip products!

Hi, PV Community! How are you all doing? If you haven’t heard already, it’s the 14th Project Vanity Anniversary Event this coming August 27! Expect an afternoon filled with meaningful talks and conversations, beauty, refreshments and so much more! By the way, don’t forget to secure your early bird ticket (P2,995), which is available until August 15. Okay, time for the latest in beauty!

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Beauty Roundup: A new cushion foundation from Happy Skin, more from the blk cosmetics Daydream line, a vinyl lip product from Maybelline, and Trizie’s new flavor!

July is here, PV Community! Can you even believe it? We’re now starting the latter half of the year and what better way to do so than with beauty, right? So let’s get straight to it - here are what’s the latest in beauty!

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Beauty Roundup: More shades from Happy Skin, an Issy & Co. mist, a Good Molecules body treatment, and a serum from The Body Shop!

Happy Pride Month, PV Community! I’d just like to take this time to say thank to all of you for being allies - yes, I’m claiming it. You are all so supportive and I always appreciate it. Anyway, speaking of pride, I’m proud to share with you what’s new in beauty.

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Next level gloss: The new generation of Filipino lip treatments promises to work harder than ever

Gone are the days when the only purpose of lip products is to either apply color on the lips or to treat them. These days, we expect more than just a singular purpose from our lip product and a lot of beauty’s recent releases have been answering. These lip hybrids deliver a punch of color while also providing other benefits like a glossy finish, a hydrating boost, or both, or more. Here are 5 local lip products to try:

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New Summer Bases from Happy Skin: The Rescue Me Invisible Sun Gel Primer and Second Skin Tinted Moisturizer

I've always kept myself updated on new Happy Skin releases, be it skincare or makeup. Two of their recent ones really piqued my interest: a sunscreen primer and a tinted moisturizer. I know I need both but realistically speaking, how will they fare in my daily routine? These can be used separately or together, so let's see.

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Beauty Roundup: Another Anne Clutz x Vice Cosmetics collab, new skincare from Happy Skin, a Revlon concealer, and the arrival of a cult classic!

How’s it going, PV Community? How’s the month of April treating you? Well, there’s a week left before the month ends, so make it count. Do something you’ve never done before - order something new for a change, try a new recipe, or listen to new music. Speaking of new, time for another round of the latest in beauty.

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Beauty Roundup: More Happy Skin lip tints, blk’s Fresh Soaked Collection, new Anessa sunscreens, and so much more!

Hey, PV Community! How’s it going? I don’t mean to shock you, but the first quarter of 2022 is about to come an end. I know, I know - where did the time go, right? Speaking of time, it’s time for another roundup of what’s new in beauty.

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Beauty Roundup: A series of local beauty releases and Fenty Beauty’s first bullet lipsticks!

Happy Valentine’s Day, PV Community! I know this is cliché, but Valentine’s Day doesn’t really have to be about the romantic type of love. You can celebrate different kinds of love - self, platonic, family, and more. Here at Project Vanity, we’re all about love for beauty, and it’s time to show some love for the latest in beauty!

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Beauty Roundup: A beauty device from Happy Skin, MAC gives back, Estée Lauder’s Double Wear goes sheer, and a new Chanel collection!

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.

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