Quick Rave: Why I Love The Lululun Cleansing Balm Rich Moist
Another day, another story about me loving a Japanese beauty product. I can’t help it! J-Beauty has got to be my favorite, favorite beauty movement and category hands down. I love that Japanese brands...
View ArticleIs Your Gel Manicure Posing a Cancer Risk? Let's Break Down the Facts
I found myself thinking about a significant question as I settled in for a celebratory birthday manicure, fully prepared to treat myself to an elaborate gel manicure. As someone constantly using my...
View ArticleAre Mall Pull Out Perfumes Authentic?
Today we find ourselves chatting about something that’s been popping up quite a lot again lately - mall pull out perfumes. Sellers claim that these are the perfumes straight from the factory,...
View ArticleLip Swatches + Review: The Barenbliss Bloom Matte Transferproof Tint
This story is made in partnership with BarenblissThe Barenbliss Peach Makes Perfect Tint is one of my go-to daily lip products, as it doesn’t dry my lips and leaves such a nice stain as it starts to...
View ArticleKurt Vonnegut’s Simple Exercise On Becoming
While scrolling mindlessly through TikTok the other day I saw a letter that Kurt Vonnegut wrote to a high school class. The kids were given the assignment to write a letter to their favorite authors,...
View ArticleVog Alert: How Volcanic Smog Affects Your Skin and How to Combat It
I woke up today to news that's, quite literally, in the air. PHILVOCS announced that since 12:30 PM, volcanic smog or 'vog' has been blanketing Taal Lake, making it the talk of the town – and not in a...
View ArticleSeoulful Beauty Encounter: A Day at SM Beauty’s K-beauty Event
You know that feeling when your heart races a bit because you’re stepping into a beauty wonderland? That’s exactly what swept over me as I stepped into SM Mall of Asia Main Atrium for the SM Beauty’s...
View ArticleMonday Musings: How To Refill Your Cup When Burn Out Sets In
In the hustle to meet deadlines, attend endless meetings, and balance a semblance of personal life, we often find ourselves on the fast track to burnout city. The exhaustion creeps in silently, often...
View ArticleNew Blemish Buddies: The Drunk Elephant Protini Resurf Serum and Cream
Ever since I was a teenager, blemishes have always been my bane. Now that I’m 35 I have blemishes AND drying skin. I can’t just slather the alpha/beta hydroxy acids on without paying a price, so I have...
View ArticleThe Barenbliss Beauty Philosophy: Where science meets artistry
This story is brought to you by BarenblissIn the bustling world of beauty, Barenbliss stands out with its straightforward goal: helping people express themselves through cosmetics. Originated by Korean...
View ArticleLipstick Redux: How To Give Unloved Shades a Second Chance
So, you went on a little lipstick spree (no judgment, we've all been there) and ended up with a shade that looked oh-so-perfect in the tube, but not quite right on your lips. Don’t bury it at the...
View ArticleMonday Musings: Something Truly Special
Yesterday I was teaching my goddaughter how to play the guitar. She loves music and she sings well, too, and guitar is something that she has always wanted to learn. Of course, being 13 with no finger...
View ArticleThe Night Rustan's Makati Turned Into Every Beauty Lover's Dream
Hold onto your glam hats, darlings! Rustan’s The Beauty Source threw THE beauty bash of the year last September 7. This year's shindig was all about "Seeing Beauty in a New Light", and did they ever...
View ArticleFrom Lola's Secrets: The Timeless Beauty Ingredients of the Philippines
Ah, the Philippines - a country renowned not just for its stunning beaches and heartwarming hospitality, but also for its treasure trove of natural beauty ingredients. For generations, Filipinas have...
View ArticleA Milestone for Filipino Beauty: Happy 10 Years, Happy Skin!
When a homegrown beauty brand celebrates an anniversary, it is a shared milestone for Filipino Beauty. It means that our local beauty scene is thriving! I have been writing about beauty for more than...
View ArticleAnne Hathaway and Shiseido: A Harmony of Beauty and Philosophy
In the ever-evolving landscape of beauty, every so often a campaign comes along that genuinely makes us stop and think. Shiseido's "Potential Has No Age" battlecry is a perfect example. It’s an...
View ArticleRediscovering The Body Shop's Tea Tree Line: Recyclable Packaging and...
Classics resonate with us because of their timeless appeal and consistent performance, earning an esteemed place in our routines. The Body Shop stands out as one such iconic brand. Championing...
View ArticleCelebrate Beauty Without A Time Limit At Our 15th Anniversary!
Every so often, a Project Vanity reader leaves me a kind message or a comment that always makes me cry. They would say that they’ve been reading PV for years and has grown up with it - since high...
View ArticleNew Filipino Brand Alert: Beauty Architect Brushes
Did you know that there’s a new Filipino brand, and it’s all about hypoallergenic brushes? Meet Beauty Architect, which just launched last July. Their brushes are vegan, cruelty-free, and...
View ArticleSkincare Review: Why The Laneige Perfect Renew 3X Signature Serum Is My New Fave
Ever since I discovered Laneige, I've been a fan of their skincare and base products. The ambassador then was still Song Hye Kyo (The Glory); now it’s Kim You Jung (20th Century Girl) and Sydney...
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