Five IKEA pieces to add to your kikay wish list
Get your wallets ready guys for IKEA is coming to town! News broke out the other day that the Swedish giant best known for their modern aesthetic and do-it-yourself furniture assembly is finally...
View ArticleStaff Picks: Our red lipstick story + faves!
compiled by Marianne Raterta, contributorDo you remember the first piece of makeup you ever bought? Or the first time you finally got both your liner wings even? We all have our beauty milestones. A...
View ArticleWhat keeps Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes's eyes bright and pretty?
Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes have both gone a long way since they first starred together in the remake of the 90’s hit soap, Mara Clara. Both are headliners for their own TV series and movies, and...
View ArticleFive ways 90s kids were cunningly kikay
Header image c/o Pinkbox AccessoriesI don’t remember this but my mom would always tell me that when I was very young, one of the easiest ways to shut me up from crying would be to apply lipstick on me....
View ArticleThere is a skincare line made with Japanese Onsen Water
I've been to Japan seven times but I've never been inside an onsen. I want to go, definitely, but I'm just not ready to be completely naked with other people - yet! I think it will be the experience of...
View ArticleHow to make your own rainbow highlighter
For a hot minute, the online beauty community went gaga over a collector piece that promised to sprinkle a wee bit of magic onto our makeup kits. BitterLaceBeauty’s Prism Highlighter undeniably looks...
View ArticleEight confusing K-beauty terms, explained
My heart flutters whenever I hear the word K-beauty! I got started on makeup because of my fascination with K-Pop stars, and I can't help but pay attention when the K-beauty scene raves about a new...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: Six gorgeous rose gold makeup under P550
by Crystal Rodis-Concepcion, contributorThe perfect combination of glam, luxury and romance, rose gold is a color that looks as fab on our faces as it does on accessories. The precious metal is...
View ArticleWhat is an essence and do you really need one?
This has got to be, hands down, one of the most confusing topics I've ever had to write about here on Project Vanity. It all started when one day, I noticed that bottles of what I thought were serums...
View ArticleMissed the big #SMLipstickFest? No stress - here's a list of ongoing promos
Last July 29, all roads led to SM Beauty Stores in celebration of International Lipstick Day. The big, red 50% OFF SALE sign was enough to make every beauty lover flock to the nearest SM despite the...
View ArticleCommuter Diaries: Survive the Manila baha with these 10 essentials
I came to Manila a few years ago for my university studies. As a probinsyana from the far north, one thing that scared me the most was flash floods. I study in España, the road infamous for flooding...
View ArticleThe anatomy of #Wokeuplikethis Makeup
Everybody has their own no-makeup makeup routine. But what's the difference between sloppy and good makeup if the look is designed to be so natural that it's almost unnoticeable? The secret is in the...
View ArticleLook: What's in Heart Evangelista-Escudero's makeup kit?
The makeup kit you stuff in your bag is the distilled essence of your beauty philosophy. It's the best representation of how you choose enhance your looks. You might think nothing of it, but your kit...
View ArticleFive different eyeliner styles for girls with monolids
For someone who’s part of a team exposed to the latest beauty trends, I’m admittedly no rebel when it comes to my eye makeup. I tend to stick to the basics for practicality’s sake because I already...
View ArticleSplurge and Save: 13 gorgeous highlighters for all budgets
The highlighter used to be just an afterthought for the average makeup lover, but it broke out a few years ago as a bankable category with fans waiting for the shiniest releases. Now it has become an...
View ArticleThis is the cheapest micellar water in the country right now
I've been a micellar water user for years, but it's only recently that the price has become much more competitive. Before, the most affordable micellar water was Bifesta at P419 for 300ml, but that's...
View ArticleStaff Picks: How we do our three-product face
compiled by Gett Baladad, contributorMaybe you woke up late, and you’re pressed for time to do your makeup. Or you really want to use your cute new purse but only have room for three products. It can...
View ArticleBeauty News Roundup: Super cheap luxe brushes, clay pot lip tints, and Star...
compiled by Karla Aguas, contributorWith all the updates and upgrades, the beauty world is always buzzing with news and reviews on the latest hot new trend. It can sometimes be a bit too much and a...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: Seven liquid liners under P600
by Diane Salazar, contributorApplying liquid eyeliner can make a huge difference to your look. Compared to pencil liners, the wet formula makes it easier to create crisp lines with a more intense...
View ArticleThe Burt's Bees Lipstick is seriously moisturizing and gorgeous
I got to see a sneak preview of the Burt’s Bees Lipstick last year, and back then I couldn’t believe that the brand - well-loved for its skincare and sheer lip balms - could succeed in the color...
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