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Staff Picks: Long-wearing makeup for hot busy days
Have you ever left home in the morning with your makeup looking all cute and on fleek, only to find that it has turned a blotchy mess even before lunch time? Yup, we’ve all been there. We swatch a...
View ArticleSix tips for people who suck at eyeliner
You’d probably agree with me when I say that perfecting eyeliner application is the toughest challenge for a beauty addict. It was certainly true in my case! I used to take five minutes to create a...
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Why do you love me?
He has only only one answer to the question, from the beginning until this day. "Why do you love me?" I'd ask James, hoping to hear something sweet or flattering. "Because I choose to," he would...
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How to make your own blur cream
Beyond the BB and CC creams and my all-time favorite tinted moisturizers is the blur cream. The latest base concoction of the beauty world, blur cream is touted to “erase” imperfections and make your...
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Hot right now: Estee Lauder's Annual February Gift Time
Check your kikay budget! Tell your titas! Tell your lolas! Estee Lauder's Gift Time this year features a gorgeous neoprene pouch and tote alongside generous samples of their products. If you've always...
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Budget Beauty: The best eyeliners under P500
Eyeliners can do three things: they can open up your eyes, make them smaller, or add a pop of color that looks fresh and fun. Luckily, you don’t need to spend too much to get definition for your...
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Such a cute pink: 3CE Dangerous Matte Lip Color in Tell The Truth
3 Concept Eyes is a Korean brand that I've been hearing about for a while now. I wonder if it's ever going to open in the Philippines? It seems popular enough and the products are fascinating! I love...
View ArticleAsk Liz: Having a beauty start-up, acid peels, red eyeshadow, and...
New video! In which I discuss how it's been like so far having my own business, how it's like to be a beauty blogger, er, person (because Project Vanity is technically not a blog anymore), how it looks...
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What to include in a commuter-friendly makeup kit
Commuting in Metro Manila is the absolute worst! You get up early to polish your #FOTD, but by the time you reach your destination you already look like a mess. Given the awful situation we experience...
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Contour like a pro with Make Up For Ever's new collection
It's almost hard to believe that up until 2012, contouring was the makeup industry's best-kept secret. After Kim K posted her before and after photo on social media, beauty fanatics the world over...
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Five oil-controlling skincare ingredients to look for
As anyone who has oily skin knows, it isn’t just about the inconvenience of having a shiny face sooner rather than later in the day. Excess sebum tends to feel sticky in our humid weather, and stewing...
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Eyelining tips for hooded lids
Do you have hooded eyelids? One type of hooded lids feature a fold of skin going over the crease, while the other type has the lash skin folding over the strands of hair. It can be a bit frustrating to...
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Avon welcomes new celebrity ambassadors Jodi Sta. Maria, Paulo Avelino, and...
One hundred and thirty years in the beauty industry is no joke. To last that long, a company would have to have stellar leadership, sound business values, and of course, great products. This year, Avon...
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Not-so-secret things that makeup artists do differently
It happens to the best of us: you read or watch a makeup tutorial by a famous makeup artist, copy every step, and still end up not getting the same results. In those moments, the (500) Days of Summer...
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Love: Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor
Truly matte, zero shine lip finishes are beautiful, but they they are not exactly the most comfortable to wear. That's the pay off for having absolute opacity and staying power! Brands know this, so...
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Staff Picks: Beauty advice for our younger selves
A lot has been said about the folly of youth, and I personally feel quite lucky to have grown up at a time when Instagram and Facebook weren't around to immortalize my stupid-kid moments for all the...
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9 makeup terms you need to know now
While I find it exciting to see so many new products and techniques popping up in the makeup world, it's honestly a challenge to keep up with so many developments! As beauty writers, we need to keep up...
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For your boobs only: The Triumph Sports Bra and NuBra Seamless Push Up
Bras give our boobs lift and shape, but certain activities require different types. Sport bras for example offer better support while we're running, working out at the gym, or in my case, tennis. They...
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Where to shop for beauty products in Tokyo
Like my parents before me, I've loved almost anything and everything to do with Japan for years; from its long, colorful history to its current, trend-setting pop culture scene. Learning the language...
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Hate fashion emergencies? Keep these in your purse!
It happens to the best of us: an unstitched hem, a fallen button, a stuck zipper, or a broken heel - grade-A fashion emergencies. So how do you deal? You don’t need a fashion stylist’s prop kit....
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