New Brand Alert: In Her Element Skincare
When I think of the women I write for, I don't just see numbers. I think about what you'd be delighted to read, excited to discover, and actually use everyday. I think about what kind of value I can...
View ArticleSeven hacks to get the most out of your sheet masks
I have a growing suspicion that if the Project Vanity team were to pool all of our sheet mask stashes together, we’d have enough to fill a large suitcase! We’re so crazy about sheet masks, we pretty...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about menstrual cups
Have you heard about menstrual cups? It’s a less popular way to deal with our period especially here in the Philippines where we tend to be conservative about matters of the vagina. I'm a tampon user...
View ArticleStaff Picks: Beauty trends we can’t wait to leave in 2016
2016 is almost behind us. It’s been a crazy year for the PH as well as the rest of the world, but we can’t help but be thankful as this year marks the rebirth of Project Vanity. Whether you’ve been...
View ArticleEditor's Picks: The eight most abused brushes in my collection
I've collected several brush sets and singles through the years. I am delighted by each one - a bright, shiny set of unused tools always give me a high - but it's often just that, a high. Soon enough I...
View ArticleDon't miss our huge holiday giveaway from Bare!
Are you excited about the holidays as much as we are? We're looking forward to the dazzling decor, family reunions and oh, eating, of course. Whatever gifts we receive are just icing on the cake but...
View ArticleBattle of the Beauty Sponges
I think we can all agree that beauty sponges aren’t going away anytime soon. When the OG Beauty Blender achieved cult status, it inspired a plethora of copycats available for every budget. We’re not...
View ArticleYou'll want to sparkle like a rockstar with Sleek’s Holiday Collection
If you’ve been looking forward to getting your hands on some holiday releases, these new ones from Sleek MakeUp are not to be missed. They're all about making your skin and eyes glow, just in time for...
View ArticleNew look, new formula: How Zenutrients' Gugo line is better than ever
What makes a brand good? I'd say it has something to do with its ability to evolve and be better over time. To do this, it has to listen to what customers want and get rid of the "why fix it when it...
View ArticleSwatches + Review: These Katy Perry x Covergirl Lipsticks are fabulously unique
I remember watching the documentary on Katy Perry some years ago and just literally crying for her. It seems odd to feel bad for a pop star worth millions of dollars, adored and famous all over the...
View ArticleSix K-Beauty things we learned from Banila Co.'s brand ambassador
When Banila Co. finally arrived in the Philippines last year, K-Beauty fans all over the metro celebrated as it meant easier access to their amazing products. We’ve ogled the products on display in...
View Article"I love creating out of nothing": Owen Sarmiento on being a celeb MUA
They say the world is different through an artist’s eyes: it’s bolder, more colorful, and full of life. This is certainly evident in the work of celebrity makeup artist Owen Sarmiento, who is regularly...
View ArticleGoing on a Juice Beauty diet: How I'm getting my skin ready for the holidaze
Can you believe that the holidays are just a couple of weeks away? I’m excited for Christmas and the coming new year, but everything that needs to get done (finishing all work projects, shopping for...
View ArticleHow to shop online without a credit card (or PayPal)
This story is brought to you by Smart.In the early days of e-commerce, when I was but a wee little lass, shopping online was such a chore. It was even impossible in some cases (i.e. international...
View ArticleThe Local Gift Guide: 18 Proudly Pinoy Holiday Sets On Our Radar
by Jenn Tan, contributorWe sure hope you're still shopping for gifts, because we have a great list of sets to get from our fave local brands! We think it's important to support homegrown beauty...
View ArticleTime to go: When should you throw out your skincare products?
One of the great agonies of being a beauty girl is saying goodbye to expired products. We try our hardest to empty everything down to the last drop but product spoilage and expirations dates happen,...
View ArticleI wish I knew about this simple travel and storage hack sooner
Is it weird that one of the most fun aspects of traveling for me is packing all my things neatly and properly? I can't abide spills, messes, and worse - breakage. I try not to pack fine pressed powders...
View ArticleA 5-Minute Makeup Routine With Only Seven Products
How much time does it take for you to do your makeup everyday? As much as we all want at least an hour to primp and prettify (and maybe also nap in between), most days it's just not in the cards. So...
View ArticleChristmas Shopping Alert: The Lush Holiday Gift Collection
When it comes to natural, handmade soaps and body treats, Lush is one brand that immediately comes to mind. Nothing compares to the distinctive scent of their products, and coupled with their cute take...
View ArticleThree OTHER ways to use your favorite brown lipsticks
The 90’s brown lipstick trend made a mean comeback this year. From drugstore brands to luxury makeup lines, basically everyone had their own take on this yummy chocolate shade. Browns are in, and we...
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