Fun beauty facts: The five sub-brands under Ever Bilena
We love that new local cosmetics companies are pushing the envelope when it comes to beauty, but still, we have to pay homage to the legend that is Ever Bilena. With 33 years in the beauty industry...
View ArticleIt's a citrus scentsation: The Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Nectarine Blossom
Do you love tea? Whether or not you do, the iconic Elizabeth Arden Green Tea line of fragrances is sure to seduce you with its clean green scent. Launched in 1999, it quickly became a cult favorite...
View ArticleA Fake vs Original Kylie Lip Kit, and Why You Rly Shouldn't Buy Fake Makeup
I was killing time in a mall when I spotted stalls selling fake makeup. "Miss, authentic ba to?" I asked the lady in the first stall. "Hindi po Mam! Galing Korea ito," she smiled at me. I asked the...
View ArticleSix drugstore products that celebrity makeup artists can't live without
There’s an expectation that makeup artists rely solely on high-end or professional makeup to stock their kits, and this is especially true for those who have risen to celebrity status. After all, they...
View ArticleFive foolproof ways to make your liquid foundation look like skin
One of my makeup-related pet peeves is seeing foundation caked on like a mask. When I watch Instagram and YouTube gurus layer on thick globs of product, I want to scream, gurl! You don't even need it...
View ArticleDIY Time: How to prettify your old or ugly palettes
When I first discovered Pinterest and Instagram DIY hacks, I spent hours looking for ones that are beauty-related to work on as weekend projects. Most were easy to follow, and I found the activities to...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: Five of the baddest, blackest pencil eyeliners under P700
We all strive to find that perfect eyeliner: the one with the richest pigment, amazing staying power, and wallet-friendly price. Your quest ends now because we’ve got six liners that give pitch black...
View ArticleOur standards are high because of these 10 life-changing beauty products
Work at Project Vanity means trying out a lot of different products. Sure, it can be a lot of fun and it’s always exciting to try something new, but it’s not without consequences. Sometimes the...
View ArticleNew HG Bases: The Guerlain Lingerie De Peau foundation and Concealer
Finding a foundation that perfectly matches your skin, makes it look fantastic, and stays with you all day without feeling like a mask is THE dream. It's not easy but there's nothing quite like the...
View ArticleYes, there is makeup for your hair!
Confession: I apply makeup for my hair. My hair is thinning at a rate I'm not comfortable with, and there's pretty much nothing I can do about it since it's genetic. Everybody in my immediate family...
View ArticlePrepping for Black Friday! The 10 Things On My Sephora Wishlist
This story is brought to you by Sephora.It’s that time of the year when good girls go crazy over THE sale they can’t refuse. I heard that Sephora.ph is gearing up for their biggest Black Friday event...
View ArticleNew Brand Alert: Kanebo is about making your life a masterpiece
A couple of months ago, Liz posted this exclusive preview of the new Kanebo makeup line. My interest was immediately piqued, and her swatches plus FOTD made me look forward to the brand’s much-awaited...
View ArticleQuick Review + Swatches: The Zoeva Caramel Melange Palette
If you're looking for a warm eyeshadow palette, you might want to check out the new Zoeva Caramel Melange Palette (P1,464 at Sephora.ph) which just dropped on the site the other week. This has ten...
View ArticleSix drugstore products that celebrity makeup artists can't live without
There’s an expectation that makeup artists rely solely on high-end or professional makeup to stock their kits, and this is especially true for those who have risen to celebrity status. After all, they...
View ArticleIs the new Ever Bilena Uncover Eyeshadow Palette worth your P375?
Last week, I bought the new Ever Bilena Uncover Eyeshadow Palette (P375) in SM Makati. I've been wanting one since I saw the promo images online - it looked gorgeous and the price was not bad at all! I...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: Cleansing tools under P100 (seriously!)
Cleansing is the most basic and important part of any skincare routine. Even if you’re not into wearing makeup, it’s just the hygienic thing to do, especially if you don’t enjoy having painful...
View ArticleNew Brand Alert: Simple Skincare, a UK cult fave, arrives in the PH
Whether you utilize a go-to “face uniform”, try out a new look every day or prefer to go bare, it’s important to make proper cleansing part of your daily routine. Thankfully, we are currently in the...
View ArticleThe top ten affordable nude lipstick picks for morenas
I love my morena skin but - just between the two of us - sometimes I wish I were a little bit fairer. Don't get me wrong, it's not that the pressure of living in a whitening-obsessed country has...
View ArticleWhat would you do if someone saw you with zero makeup on?
Last Saturday, I didn't put any makeup on after showering off the grime from tennis practice. We planned to go home and rest but then decided to buy ingredients for gyudon, just because. Honestly I was...
View ArticleNew HG Bases: The Guerlain Lingerie De Peau foundation and Concealer
Finding a foundation that perfectly matches your skin, makes it look fantastic, and stays with you all day without feeling like a mask is THE dream. It's not easy but there's nothing quite like the...
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