What happened when I raided my kitchen to find a facial wash
While we have an entire series of budget-friendly beauty picks that fit into my student budget, I’ve been curious about which products I already have at home can also be used for beauty purposes. I...
View ArticleTen baby products you didn't know you could use for your own skincare routine
If you aren’t a parent or shopping for a baby shower, chances are you wouldn’t find yourself in the baby products section. I never paid much attention either until I got my own little ones. That was...
View ArticleEditor's Picks: The best complexion enhancers that money can buy
As much as we love talking about affordable finds here on Project Vanity, we do love to splurge and treat ourselves to a nice thing every now and then (okay maybe more often than that!). If you're...
View ArticleFive things we wish makeup sales ladies would stop saying
The beauty assistants at makeup counters can be your friend or foe. In a best case scenario, they’re well-versed on the products they’re selling and notify you when the item you’ve been saving up for...
View ArticlePowder Up: Six awesome face powder recos for every budget
You might not realize it but face powders are the cornerstone of the basic makeup collection. Just think back to when you were just starting to discover makeup. It’s often the first kikay product...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: Four overnight stick-on pimple killers under P450
Forget about putting toothpaste on a pimple. It literally won't help your acne heal any faster and may even worsen the problem! That doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck with a nasty pimple or have to...
View ArticleBattle of the Makeup Wipes: Eight brands compete in the ultimate swipe test
Throwdown articles are some of the most fun to write and execute here at Project Vanity. We love having our favorites go head to head and finding out which one gives the best performance. So far, we’ve...
View ArticleQuick Review: The Clio Tinted Tattoo Kill Brow
There are many roads that lead to the best, most polished brows, but one sure-fire technique is using at least two layers of product. The base would usually act as a light outline of the brows, while...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Highlights from the Oscars (literally), new Benefit drops,...
Oh hello there, March! And just like that, summer is officially upon us. The weather’s gotten warmer, the sun is shining brighter, and the sales and launches are even hotter! From an epic summer sale...
View ArticleReview: The Enchanteur Paris Eau de Toilette
Do you remember your first perfume? Mine came in an aerosol spray bottle and smelled like floral detergent, but my teenage self honestly believed that all perfumes were supposed to be like that....
View ArticleStaff Picks: Our current blush faves
Since Glossier’s new Cloud Paint came out the other day, the PV team has been somewhat agonizing about whether we want a tube or two of those adorable cheek colors. So far, no one has succumbed (yet)...
View ArticleWhat happened when I raided my kitchen to find a facial wash
While we have an entire series of budget-friendly beauty picks that fit into my student budget, I’ve been curious about which products I already have at home can also be used for beauty purposes. I...
View ArticleCommenter of the Month + April Gift
The winner for February-March is Michele Ereno! Thank you for sharing your insights and for being sincere in sharing your stories. Congratulations! Please email your address to den [at]...
View ArticleFoodmetics: A buffet of 11 food-inspired beauty products to feast on
In a country that celebrates everything with a handaan, it seems inevitable that most of us have a great love for food. We know that a healthy diet is important for healthy skin but did you that you...
View ArticleStaff Picks: The prettiest products in our vanities right now
Brands have different approaches to how they approach their packaging: some prefer to keep it sleek and minimalist while others go all out in making their products as cute and attractive as possible....
View ArticleDupe Diary: The Essence Make Me Brow vs the Benefit Gimme Brow
I don't present dupe products often because I rarely find them. Sure, similarities may exist between a high-end and cheap find, but they aren't often close enough for me to say that they're on the same...
View ArticleWe asked a derma: Here's what you need to know about rosacea
Nothing makes you look quite as blooming as a pretty, pink flush that you get when you’re in love or after a good workout. But if you constantly look like you’re blushing from embarrassment or turn...
View ArticleWhat happened when I raided my kitchen to find a facial wash
While we have an entire series of budget-friendly beauty picks that fit into my student budget, I’ve been curious about which products I already have at home can also be used for beauty purposes. I...
View ArticleTen baby products you didn't know you could use for your own skincare routine
If you aren’t a parent or shopping for a baby shower, chances are you wouldn’t find yourself in the baby products section. I never paid much attention either until I got my own little ones. That was...
View ArticleEditor's Picks: The best complexion enhancers that money can buy
As much as we love talking about affordable finds here on Project Vanity, we do love to splurge and treat ourselves to a nice thing every now and then (okay maybe more often than that!). If you're...
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