You're invited: The Project Vanity 8th Anniversary Event on March 19
Eight years ago, I didn't know that my little makeup blog will turn into a fully-incorporated company with a staff of ten. I was just having fun trying out products on my own and writing casual reviews...
View ArticleCheap finds: The P30 pump bottle from True Value
Here's a surprising find from yesterday! I was in True Value in EDSA Shang mall and randomly spotted these bottles in the back on the store. Yes, they were rather all the way back so I felt like I...
View ArticleA stylist answers our toughest fashion questions
Don’t you wish you had a stylist best friend? I know I do! Dressing up can be an especially stressful endeavor, especially if you’re plus-sized like I am. The styles, fabrics, and color options...
View ArticleSpot the difference: Korean vs Japanese beauty trends
Cosmetics and trends from Korea and Japan have made a huge impact in the world of beauty. Korea is home to the latest innovations when it comes to products, while Japan focuses on the achieving better...
View ArticleContouring is sooo easy with the W-Lab 3D Face Shading Stick
Where have cream contour sticks been all my life? They're so easy to shade my face with! I just draw four lines on my face, blend it with a wet sponge or buffing brush, and I am finished in less than...
View ArticleEverything at P88! Check out this epic Daiso Haul
Do you shop in Daiso? I've always wondered if the store's 88-peso makeup is any good, so I went ahead and hauled a bit! My expectations were very low but there were a few surprisingly good finds that...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: The best blushes under P350
One of my most favorite cosmetic items is blush. It wasn’t always so - in the beginning, I had no clue where to put it on my face or how to get that softly diffused effect. Being somewhat heavy-handed...
View ArticleHow do beauty buyers decide on what goes into their stores?
If you're as passionate about beauty products as I am, I am betting that your interest goes beyond the products themselves, too. At one point in time, you might have also wondered who scouts for beauty...
View ArticleNew in February: Product launches this month
February is what I’d like to call the transitional season. It is that period after Christmas, New Year, and the Lunar New Year and right before summer starts. But if you think it’s a dull in-between...
View ArticleFave daily base: The Origins Smarty Plants CC Cream
Are you using CC creams? I hope so! These light-diffusing and skin hydrating bases are the best for everyday. I highly recommend them if you have fairly good skin, since they can highlight what's best...
View ArticleFive anti-aging ingredients that actually work
Time is always ticking away. Inasmuch as we want to arrest the hands of time and keep our young, supple skin, no one has quite found the fountain of youth. While there's no set age on when you should...
View ArticleFive ways to heat-proof your makeup
The best way to deal with the heat and humidity is to take refuge in air-conditioned malls, coffee shops, and heck, even offices. Still, we need to commute and walk under the sun. We may feel harassed...
View ArticleNude ala Kylie Jenner: Essence Love & Sound Lipstick in Glastonberry
Everybody is obsessed with Kylie Jenner's full, matte-to-the-hilt lips. She also has a knack for choosing the best flattering and dramatic colors for her skin tone, which is one of the reasons she has...
View ArticleDior Co's bridal makeup magic
Have you ever wondered why bridal makeup is such a big deal, or why the rates are so much higher compared to a regular service? Dior Co, a professional makeup artist specializing in bridal makeup,...
View ArticleAsk Liz Episode 2: Foundation and blush tips, makeup pet peeves and more
Welcome to another Ask Liz episode! It's a busy Saturday for me - I'm off to do a private watercolor workshop for a bridal shower, then I'm giving a business talk for women entrepreneurs right after....
View ArticleFive things you absolutely must get from Burt's Bees
Burt’s Bees is a brand well-known (and well-loved!) for its natural and eco-friendly beauty products. It is said that the company uses minimal processing to maintain the purity of their natural...
View ArticleThe Weekly Haul: Browhaus makeup, Pop Beauty, Fly Shades, and Priva
My apartment is literally full of makeup right now. I love it, but it's also a nightmare because now it's almost impossible to find anything I need within five minutes. T___T I am definitely due for...
View ArticleStaff Picks: The secret to minimizing our pores
The truth is, the size of your pores is part of your DNA - no amount of exfoliators or pore minimizing skin care is ever going to (permanently) change that. But there is one thing that we should look...
View ArticleDoes the red lipstick concealing trick work?
I love the power of a red lip. If I’m pressed for time and can’t do my makeup before heading out, my best bet at looking groomed is one swipe of a bold and true red lipstick. But unlike Taylor Swift...
View ArticleMonday Musings: Why curiosity and networking are important life skills
I often wonder if I wasted my college years. I have a Political Science degree from UP Manila, and honestly, it has little bearing on what I did after university. I mean, I didn't even bother getting...
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