Monday Musings: What I'd tell myself if I can go back in time
If you're just about to get into a new industry whether as a fresh graduate or jumping ship from an old career, I have one advice for you: don't be too caught up about the pay check. Everybody will...
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Eight cosmetics brands with the cutest packaging
Did you know that only around 10-15% of the money you pay for makeup goes toward the actual product? The remaining 85% of the price tag goes to product development, taxes and tariffs, overhead costs,...
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How to DIY your own Hollywood Mirror for just 500 pesos
One of my greatest splurges in the name of beauty has got to be my Suesh Vanity Case. It cost me more than P10,000 and has the ability to transport my makeup quite easily. It is similar to Liz’s case...
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Swatches + Review : The L'Oreal Velvet Pinks La Vie En Rose Collection
Back then, when we say "matte", we get this hard lump of lipstick that is devoid of any shine. It looks great and it stays on FOREVER, but modern times have modern requirements. We want something...
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Hate lotion? Condition your skin in the bath with in-shower moisturizers
A standard shower routine usually consists of applying shampoo, conditioner and soap, but do you make sure to moisturize your skin after cleansing? In a hot and humid country like ours, lotion is often...
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These cult favorites are expensive AND worth the hype
Have you ever encountered a product that you would 100% for sure repurchase the moment you run out? Or have you heard practically everyone rave about a product that you know you just have to try for...
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Save your skin: Five items you shouldn't put on your face!
Beauty hacks on the Internet range from practical to out-of-this-world. Some work, others don’t. There are a few, however, that have gained cult following for their supposed effectiveness. In measured...
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Five things you need to know before importing your next haul
The Philippines is a shopaholic's paradise. Malls and boutiques are everywhere, and online shopping has finally become the norm with the rise of mega e-stores like Zalora and Lazada. Nonetheless, there...
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Event: Project Vanity x Bare Party at Beauty Bar
Here’s an event I’ve been giddy about for weeks. Bare, a chic body and hair care brand, has arrived in the Philippines and they want to say hi to the Project Vanity community! They’ve partnered for an...
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What sorcery is this?! The Aprilskin Magic Stone is so good it hurts
I am the biggest skeptic when it comes to products that get crazy raves. Are the raves organic, that is, coming from real people who have tried the product and loved it? Or are they manufactured by the...
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We tried and tested these weird Japanese beauty hacks
The Japanese are known leaders and innovators in the beauty industry. Their techniques and products are some of the best in the world! They're actually the ones responsible for popularizing the...
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The 110-peso lip & cheek stains that are rocking Instagram
While other girls bring extra tubes of lipstick, I always make sure to bring a lip and cheek stain with me. I love that it is a dual-purpose product and that you only need to use a small amount. Many...
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Not a toner, not a moisturizer. It's a softener!
Toners used to be one of those skin care products I tended to skip. I had read that toners were for restoring the skin’s pH level back to its normal acidic state after cleansing but since I rarely use...
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Staff Picks: Blushes that flatter and stay on for hours
An amazing blush can make your skin glow and your look more put together; it's just a matter of finding your perfect shade and a formula that can last you the whole day. If you’re having a difficult...
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Five products that perform better than they look
Would you buy a product with plain or downright ugly packaging? It's easy to buy something you've never tried when it's eye candy, but some would pass on makeup items for the simple, blunt reason that...
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Make your makeup last longer with this DIY setting spray
There are two things you need to know about me: I am a cheapskate, and I love to DIY. I’ve never used a store-bought brush cleaner before since my DIY version works quite well, and exfoliate with...
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Budget Beauty: Eight eyebrow powders under P500
If you've been following Project Vanity for a while, you'd know how obsessed we are about our kilay. We can't be caught dead without them! Pencils are the easiest (and most convenient) way to give our...
View ArticleMonday Musings: What's missing in my life
Reflection. That's what. This column used to be easy to write because I always just reach back into last week's train of thought. But for a while now I don't get much time to think, because my days are...
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Mind your manners: The right etiquette for primping in public
In an etiquette seminar I attended, the speaker said, “You don’t mind your manners because you think you’re better than everyone else; you do it because you care enough to be considerate of other...
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How to find your perfect red lipstick
Red is a classic lip color that will never run out of steam. This eye-catching shade may intimidate girls who are more used to natural-looking MLBBS, and the sheer number of choices available makes...
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