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Reviews + Swatches: The hottest new products from Smashbox
Smashbox is quieter in this part of the world, but make no mistake, it is a brand we should all keep an eye on. Their bases are usually superb - I've tried several of their concealer and foundations...
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Cream or Gel Moisturizer: Which formula is right for you?
We already know that adding moisturizer to our skin care routine is a must but with so many options available, it can be a challenge to find the right one to suit your needs. If you’re searching for...
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Seven environmentally-friendly beauty brands to support
Don’t you just love it when you discover that your favorite brands not only help you prettify but also work toward a good cause? It makes me happy when a brand makes good products AND actively...
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You can cry in this 500-peso eyeliner
The Brow Lash Ex Liquid Eyeliner (P500 from BCL Philippines) found me through a random press kit some months back. I was confused by the name - who won’t be? - but silliness aside this is one of the...
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Six brands to check out at your next drugstore beauty run
As Project Vanity's managing editor, it's kind of embarrassing to admit this but: I'm not the kind of person who enjoys visiting makeup counters. I love makeup, don't get me wrong, but my trips to the...
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Love liquid matte lipsticks? Then you've met your new 349-peso favorite
When I tried the first five neon colors of the Pink Sugar Lip & Cheek Tint (P345) I was mightily impressed by their intense opacity and staying power. Whenever I wear my favorite, Purple Pleasure,...
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How Céleteque stays strong after 10 years in the business of skin
Social media has made it easier to introduce new products to an ever-growing audience, but what does it really take for a brand to survive this fickle, capricious world of beauty?Believe it or not,...
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How I lost over a kilo with the 20-Day Kilo Off Challenge!
Sometimes, all you need is a little push. That’s how I approached the Kilo Off 20-Day Challenge. Admittedly, I had some trepidation about how my body would react but I was assured that the products are...
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Vinegar for beauty? Yes! Here are 10 uses for apple cider vinegar
I have an intense curiosity for DIY beauty remedies. If I see an interesting hack and find out from studies and other people’s experiences that it won’t burn my skin or cause more harm than help, I...
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The Make Up For Ever AquaXL promises to be your new fave eye pencil
Are you worried about your eyeliner smudging and fading as you go through your day? Or has an unexpected drizzle ever caught you unaware and turned your cat eye into a complete mess? Well, do we have...
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Can glutathione really whiten your skin?
Growing up as a morena can be tough when you live in the Philippines. I got a lot of comments like "Gumamit ka ng papaya soap na ganitong brand, effective yan" and "Bakit yung mommy mo maputi pero ikaw...
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Three Japanese finds I wish were available in the PH
I don't shop much for beauty when I travel, but when I do, I make sure to get only the items I won't be able to find locally. Some are so good though that I wish they're available here, too! Here are...
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Staff Picks: Face primers for that long-wearing base
They say that preparation is the key to success. Here in our makeup-loving world, that means setting up a reliable primer. When it comes to achieving our most flawless base, using a primer allows us to...
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Sephora Haul: My top contouring & highlighting picks for all budgets
Sephora is a cournocopia of color and texture online. I can't say enough how happy I am that we have access to it here in the Philippines, finally! Shipping is so fast, too. I normally get my items in...
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Beauty Biz Bliss: Building a community of empowered women
The Project Vanity team is composed of women from different backgrounds: we have an architect, an auditor, a professional musician, a PT student, and more. In the diversity of our industries and day...
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Budget Beauty: Six lip & cheek tints under P500
I love buying dual-purpose products like eye shadows that can fill in my brows and clear mascara that can hold my lash curl or tame my brow hairs. They're really sulit because you get so much use out...
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Your kilay's new BFF: The Happy Skin Bullseye Brow Trio
Happy Skin's latest collaboration with Beauty Bar aims to set your office pantry abuzz with chatter. Both beauty powerhouses came together to make a capsule collection just for busy girls who need to...
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You need these cheap multipurpose gels in your life
I’m not exactly sure when they started popping up but today we are spoiled for choices when it comes to multipurpose gel moisturizers. These giant tubs are EVERYWHERE and on top of that, they are...
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The Eyelash Curler Debate: Should you save or splurge?
Today’s confession is this: I have not curled or applied masacara to my lashes in three weeks. And for someone who wears glasses, not curling stick-straight lashes is a big no-no. So let me tell you...
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How to Shrink your pores, permanently
Everybody has pores, but some have them bigger than others. Genetics play a major role in determining the size of your pores but comedones, sun damage, and aging can make exaggerate their appearance....
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