Shiseido and Sofitel brings the flavors of Kyoto to Manila
The two most memorable meals in my life so far were served in Japan. The first one was at the Shiseido Parlour Restaurant in Ginza, sometime summer 2013, where I experienced a three-course dinner with...
View ArticleWhat pores? Here's the latest pore-concealing product from Benefit!
Bad news first: you can't make pores disappear with just skincare or makeup. You'll need something more drastic like laser to get them to go away permanently! The good news, however, is that so many...
View ArticleFive Scar treatments under P750 that actually work
Whether it’s from having an active lifestyle, surgery, or simply being clumsy, chances are you have a scar somewhere on your body. It’s romantic to think of them as a gateway for telling an interesting...
View ArticleBorn Red-dy: How to wear red makeup without looking like a clown
Bright and bold makeup gives me life. Nudes are pretty and always appropriate, but when I’m getting bored with my looks, I like to have fun with crazy pops of color on my face! That’s really the best...
View ArticleThose things on your nose might not be blackheads after all
by Kristel Yap, contributorOnce upon a time when I was in Grade 4, there was a commotion in the school assembly area. Everyone was lining up in front of this girl who was assessing everyone’s noses,...
View ArticleCushion Compact Showdown: Which of these six bases perform best?
ICYMI: skin is in! The current makeup trend has swung towards face bases that are lighter and more natural-looking. And if you’re looking for that #WokeUpLikeThis no-makeup makeup look, one of your...
View ArticleSale Alert + Haul: What I got at the Watsons Big White Blowout Sale
Imagine going to one of your favorite shopping destinations and seeing SALE signs everywhere. There are 30% off, 50% off, and even Buy 1, Take 1 promos. We PV girls go weak at the knees for...
View ArticleBudget Beauty Throw Down: Five Korean lip stains under P450
I think it’s safe to say that the KBeauty domination isn’t going away anytime soon. You won’t hear us complaining though – the Project Vanity team is crazy about the SoKor makeup aesthetic of radiant...
View ArticleTour With Me: Visiting Kanebo and Kao Museum in Tokyo
Last November, I had the privilege of being invited to know more about Japanese heritage brand Kanebo in nowhere less than the heart of Tokyo. I met with their amazing team, visited their Kanebo...
View ArticleDIY Time: How to make your own cream concealer and highlighter
Do you have a bunch of makeup that you just love but are too inconvenient to bring around? Or do you have a foundation that turned out to be lighter than what you actually needed? It happens! I’ve had...
View ArticleCommenter of the Month + January Gift
The new year is moving so fast, don't you agree? We're already halfway past January and it has been insane at the PV HQ since Day 1. It's a good kind of insanity. We hope you've been enjoying yours as...
View ArticleHalf-Face Challenge: The Silisponge vs the Boobie Blender
My fragile beauty heart was shook when the Silisponge first broke the Internet. The promise of a smooth, airbrushed texture sans the maintenance troubles of a normal beauty sponge? While I love the...
View ArticleQuick Rave: The Herbivore Sea Mist is my thin hair's new BFF
I've been stalking Herbivore, a Seattle-based natural skincare brand, for months now. I love the minimalist packaging, the clever products, and their focus on the concept of sensorial beauty! I've...
View ArticleOily Since Birth: Ten things that help me manage my uber oily skin
I’ve struggled with oily skin all my life. I thought that it was just part of puberty and would lessen later on but here I am in my late twenties, just as oily as ever. Aside from having to deal with a...
View ArticleBeauty News Roundup: Legendary lip palettes, revolutionary collabs, and new...
How is the first month of 2017 almost over? It’s crazy how time is just passing us by, especially with a new launch or teaser coming out every single day. From the official release of Urban Decay’s new...
View ArticleUnsung Heroes: Three products quietly ruling my makeup kit
I don't always get to try some products immediately, and when I do, it may be that I feel it's too late to write about them. There are just so, so many things to fit into a single face so I have to...
View ArticleMakeover Time! A PV Girl gets her Miss Universe makeover from MAC
Photography by Sam GonzalesWe’re only a few days away from the year’s first big event, and we’ve got the scoop on all things Miss Universe! With the pageant scheduled for January 30 at the Mall of Asia...
View ArticleStaff Picks: Cheap beauty thrills we’re only slightly ashamed of
It’s easy to get excited over hauls or finally getting your hands on the expensive product you’ve been saving up so long for. Even a mid-price purchase that fits into our beauty budget is a plenty of...
View ArticleTrue Stories: Eight men on what they don’t understand the most about women
They say men are from Mars and women are from Venus, and the perceived difference between the two sexes has been endlessly rehashed in popular culture. While we can’t generalize behavior and pin it...
View ArticleMy 1,000-peso haul at the Dollar Store
We’re all beauty bargain junkies here in Project Vanity. While we undoubtedly swoon over beautiful luxury cosmetics, nothing quite beats the high of scoring cheap makeup that turns out to be a steal....
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