Ever Bilena has been around for 41 years and has been a cult classic brand for Philippine beauty. In this episode, Denice Sy walks us through her journey on how she transformed Ever Bilena cosmetics into a modern beauty powerhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doc Erin Tababa-Santos, who you might know as the Nerdy Derma on social media, uses her platform to help us have better skincare habits. In this episode, Doc Erin and Liz discuss the ups and downs of being a beauty educator, the importance of media literacy, and why you should take everything online with a grain of salt– including skincare and beauty content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In our upcoming episode, we talk to dermatologist and beauty educator Doc Erin Tababa-Santos on why you should think twice about skincare advice you see online and more. Catch it on August 21! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ellana Cosmetics has been around for 17 years and has been creating clean beauty products since day one. Plus, their products are formulated by their founder herself! In this episode, Theresa Carbonel-Buenaflor takes us back to the early days of Ellana and shares what she’s learned about the beauty industry and her thoughts on the rising demand for eco-friendly, sustainable, and all-natural products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ellana Cosmetics has been creating clean and eco-friendly beauty products since 2007– way before it became more mainstream here in the Philippines. In our upcoming episode, we talk to Ellana’s founder and formulator, Theresa Carbonel-Buenaflor, about how she incorporates sustainability in their product line and why it’s important for them. Catch the episode on August 7! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Color analysis has been around for a while but is enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to social media. In this episode, we learn all about the practice and its benefits with Ingrid Nieto-Pagulayan, who is one of the first certified color analysts in the Philippines. Ingrid shares about the technical aspects of each consultation, how you can apply it to more than just your clothes, and how our color preferences strongly reflect our culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What exactly goes into color consulting and how can it help you in your daily life? In our episode coming out July 24, we talk to one of the first certified color and image analysts in the country to learn about color analysis and its benefits. Don’t miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mae Layug started in beauty as a Youtube content creator before she founded GRWM Cosmetics, which was one of the first local brands to offer a wider array of shades for different skin tones. In this episode, Mae talks about what motivates her as an entrepreneur, how she deals with negative feedback, and why representing different ages, genders, and even skin types is so important in beauty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How can local brands help create positive change in communities? GRWM Cosmetics gives a pretty good example– they were able to raise 1.6 million pesos for rescue animals, all by relaunching one of their most popular products. We talk to beauty founder Mae Layug about this inspiring project and more in our upcoming episode. Catch it on July 10! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Albert Kurniawan came to the Philippines with nothing but a hundred dollars to his name.Today, he is a sought-after makeup artist who has worked with Heart Evangelista, Pia Wurtzbach, Megan Young, and other celebrities. He also founded his very own makeup line called Teviant. In our first episode, Albert talks about his personal insights on the local beauty scene, what it’s like to be a beauty entrepreneur, and the lessons he’s learned from his long career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being a makeup artist is not an easy job– it takes creativity and technical skills just like any other art form. In this sneak peek, Liz talks to celebrity makeup artist and Teviant founder Albert Kurniawan about the similarities between painting and makeup artistry and how he created the signature look of his first muse, Heart Evangelista. Hear more of their conversation in our first episode, coming out June 26! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The local beauty industry has made huge strides in recent years. Project Vanity is all about helping you navigate this growing space by going beyond the usual product reviews. In this podcast, we’ll take a closer look at beauty trends, discover the stories behind homegrown brands, and explore how beauty impacts our culture today. Join Project Vanity founder Liz Lanuzo as she talks to entrepreneurs, experts, and innovators from the industry. New episodes air every other Wednesday! This show is brought to you by PumaPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back for a special Women's Month episode! Liz Lanuzo of Project Vanity, Jo Sebastian of The Donut Box, and Joelle of Paano Kung share their thoughts and experiences on what it means to listen to women in a world that often silences them. They also reflect on their relationship with competition, beauty trends, and learning how to listen with an open heart and mind.Hear more from Liz on Instagram and Project Vanity.For more stories on health, beauty, and womanhood, listen to Jo's The Donut Box from ANIMA Podcasts, and Joelle's Paano Kung from The Pod Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special episode, Liz and Den talk to Happy Skin co-founder Rissa Mananquil-Trillo about empowering Filipinas with easy, effortless makeup that cares for the skin. As a model, she had tried numerous products that irritated her skin and caused her to break out. So she had to cover the effects of makeup with more makeup! Instead of waiting for someone to come up with a solution, she took action on something she was passionate about... at a time when foreign cosmetics were king. We'll also take a peek into Rissa's bestselling book, Read My Lips: What It Takes to Build a World-Class Homegrown Brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liz and Den delve into a controversial topic: whitening. Why are Filipinos so obsessed with getting fairer skin? Or are we even obsessed still? Is there a way to whiten safely? Or can we even whiten at all? Plus, some thoughts on how beauty is personal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liz sits down with The Greenhouse Inc. president Angela Dinglasan. They've been making hair, face, bath, and body products that use Filipino ingredients - think gugo, VCO, and aloe vera. Not only are they reviving traditional remedies, but they're helping farmers grow their income too. But before she was all about loving local, she worked for multinationals and spent a huge part of her career abroad. We learn about her transition from cushy expat life to always-on entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liz and Den sit down with Colourette founder and CEO Nina Dizon. She's been making affordable, multi-use makeup that encourages Filipinas to love their skin tone. She started her own business at 19, but she's had an entrepreneurial spirit since she was a kid, selling song lyrics to her classmates. We learn about the perks of being The Boss, as well as the sacrifices she's had to make to get to where she is today.The Project Vanity podcast is a co-production with PumaPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liz and Den discuss the perils of fake makeup. Did you know that it has been found to contain lead, mercury, and rat droppings, even? And we also hear from a member of the Project Vanity community who actually had to undergo eye surgery because of fake eyeliner. Yikes!The Project Vanity podcast is a co-production with PumaPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.