True 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....
View ArticleShiseido 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 might 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 ArticleMassive Swatchfest: The Complete Too Faced Sweet Peach Collection
This is probably the most massive press kit I've ever received in my beauty writing career, and it's only fitting that it's from such an in-demand name! Too Faced Cosmetics as you guys may have heard...
View ArticleCapsule Reviews: Celeteque's latest makeup - yes, makeup! - releases
Celeteque has been a household name for skincare for over a decade now, so we initially found it curious that it's earnestly coming out with cosmetics. We are happy to report though that the brand has...
View ArticleCheap + fab for sensitive skin: COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
Is there such thing as a "wrong" facial wash? Granted, it's just something that you put on your face for two minutes, but the wrong cleanser can cause drier/oilier skin or worse - breakouts. Your...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: Five products under P200 that may lighten your armpits
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always refused to wear anything that didn’t have sleeves on them and use a cover-up for my arms if forced. It’s not that I hate them - I actually do want to be able...
View ArticleSwatches: The Clinique Pop Collection has bright colors you need in your life
Though the pleasantly cool weather right now still has us thinking about winter, spring-summer beauty trends have set the stage for a season of vibrant colors and edgy design. It’s all about being...
View ArticleHow I did my own wedding makeup using only drugstore products
by Jes Roque-Medina, contributorWhen my boyfriend of 12 years and I finally decided to push through with our wedding, we agreed on one thing: to be practical and not to spend too much. We agreed upon a...
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....
View ArticleShiseido 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 might 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...
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