Project Vanity with Liz Lanuzo

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...

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 produc...

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....

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 o...

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. ...

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 inform...

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 en...

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, com...

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 entrepr...

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 Insta...