I've been on a roll lately with trying out skin tints! The hot weather regardless of the time of the year is perfect for using these. Supposedly lighter in feel and coverage than my well-liked tinted moisturizers, this type of base makeup provides glowy, even skin.

The Maybelline Fit Me Fresh Tint with Vitamin C (P399) is a "2-in-1 makeup and skincare product". The makeup part comes from its light coverage while the skincare part comes from the Vitamin C which may help brighten skin over time.

Last night, I rewatched Soul by Pixar Films. It’s about a band teacher named Joe Gardner who has always dreamed of becoming a real jazz musician, but just as he gets his big break in his middle age, he apparently dies. It was as beautiful and inspiring as I remember it, but it hit a little different this time. I’m turning 35 next month and as with any birthday I can’t help but wonder if I’m fulfilling my purpose in life.

My hair has always been one of the physical attributes I pay most attention to but only last year did I really learn how to care for it properly. I have also become more confident in exploring different styles and colors so my hair has been through a lot - to say the least.

I am fresh from my fifth dye job of the year so I decided to put the Saborino Shampoo Moist (P995 / 440ml) and the Saborino Treatment (Conditioner) Moist (P995 / 440ml) to the test!

Shiseido is famous for their skincare, but did you know that they consistently create some of the best foundations in the world? Seriously. Whatever your skin type or skin need is, there’s bound to be one that’s perfect for you! They have powders, creams, liquids, and hybrids to address skin concerns. I’ve used the Shiseido Synchro Skin Foundation (Old Formula) before and Liz loved the Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation she tested last year.

Have you heard about the AHA Cleansing Research Wash (P725 /120g)? It’s a Japanese cleanser that is formulated to be multi-purpose: it aims to remove makeup, cleanse the skin, and exfoliate all at the same time. It claims to erase dullness for a complexion as fresh and glowing as if you had just had a beauty treatment, so let’s see if it delivered!

A little about my situation: I have dry and sensitive skin, as well as natural texture and acne marks.

Let's discuss something that's been a must-buy on every beauty lover's Japan haul list - Rohto Eye Drops. I first discovered Rohto around 10 years ago during one of my Tokyo trips. The first one I tried were the Z Drops because the bottles were displayed so prominently on the shelves in Matsumoto Kiyoshi that I just had to buy it. It was a chilling surprise - in the best way possible! I was then addicted to the Rohto Lycee eyedrops which is their beauty product, to help brighten eyes while wearing makeup.

As 2022 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to list down all the things that I’m grateful for this year. When I was younger I would usually end the year with a list of things that I accomplished - the things I was most proud of. But now that I’m a little older I realize that gratitude brings me more joy than feelings of pride. Do you feel the same?

Here’s what I’m grateful for this year!

Last minute gifts for your Secret Santa at a holiday party can be tricky to find: you might need a Christmas-y gift, or a gift costing around P500 more or less. A good place to check out is The Body Shop where you can get skincare, lotions, bath products, fragrances, and a whole lot more!

If you're anything like me, you're always on the lookout for the best skincare products to keep your skin feeling its best. That’s why you should explore Augustinus Bader, a luxurious German skincare brand, which has recently become available in the Philippines!

With Christmas right around the corner, Parlon is here to level up your gift giving skills because now, you can easily give your beauty besties and loved ones the gift of self-care with a Parlon Gifting!

‘Tis the season of gift giving! As we count down the days to Christmas, have you got your gifts sorted out already? If you want to #SkincareAboutSomeone this holiday season, Kiehl's has released their limited edition holiday sets.

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.

Who loved watching Emily In Paris these past two seasons? Me! I think it’s entertaining and fun, perfect for days when I just want a quick pick-me-up. I love the crazy fashion and the twists and turns of Emily’s glamorous life! I’m definitely watching out for the new season - I can’t wait for it to come out on Netflix.

Just in time this December, Starbucks is launching a collaboration with Emily In Paris to bring a trendy, eye-catching line of daily essentials to Starbucks stores in Asia.

I am no newbie when it comes to eyelash extensions. I’ve already tried a number of different lash salons in the Metro, even the expensive ones, but everything seemed to just have left an okay mark on me - until I got to try Tokyo Glam’s Glam Lash.

We all know that this December rush comes with a wave of events and Christmas parties, and so do we really have time to squeeze in some extensive holiday shopping? Being the busy bees that we are, Burt’s Bees has made picking out gifts easier by releasing a collection of sustainable gift choices for everyone - naughty or nice!

Selsun Blue hasn’t left my bathroom since I first discovered it over a year ago. I know, I was so late to the game, but I’m just happy that dandruff is no longer a problem for me! I make sure to keep backups so that I never run out in the middle of a shower. I only need to use it twice a week (it’s a treatment shampoo) and that’s enough to keep the flakes and itchiness away.

I like to joke with my fellow beauty enthusiasts that I am somewhat of a mist connoisseur because it is one of the few beauty products I always find myself deep diving into. I am always ready with a checklist of required features that are non-negotiable. With that being said, I am used to reviewing face mists but I have recently been stumped by the latest one to hit the local market - the Ready Set Glow Badass Face & Body Mist (P249)!

I’ve recently moved out of the apartment I’ve been living in for 12 years. It happened really fast - my husband and I viewed our current home on a Saturday and by Friday next week we were fully moved in. We’ve been wanting to make this change for a while because most of James’s work is in Pasig and Mandaluyong, and our friends and family are also in this area. As you know, traffic in Manila is extreme so we needed to be closer to where we spend most of our time.

Do you have that one product in your vanity that seems to be irreplaceable? That despite you trying out new ones every so often, you keep on coming back to it? For me, it is the Cure Natural Aqua Gel Gentle Exfoliator (P1,500 / 250g). It was in 2013 when I was first introduced to Cure and ever since then, I can no longer count how many bottles of it I have repurchased and downed. Yes, it has been almost 10 years but I still can’t stop gushing about it!

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!