True Stories: Seven women on how they deal with PCOS
When I turned 20, I was under so much pressure from school and family that I started missing my periods. I thought it was normal to miss a period or two when you experience a drastic lifestyle change...
View ArticleDIY Day: The Lotion Face Mask that costs six pesos to make
We're crazy about sheet masks and love that there are so many options to suit every skin care need. But let’s face it: as much as we want to do a daily sheet masking routine, it can get too costly! So...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Bye, Bobbi, a cool makeup pen, and Sigma in Beauty Bar
Happy holidays, ladies! Let's dive straight to our weekly update. This week brought shocking news of a beauty mogul leaving her eponymous brand as well as an exciting story of another embarking on a...
View ArticleBest In 2016: The Project Vanity Top 11 Skincare Finds
We can't let the year end without talking about some of the beauty products that made our 2016, can we? Hundreds of products came through our HQ this year but only a few ones deserve their rightful...
View ArticleBest In 2016: The Project Vanity Top 10 Body and Hair Care Finds
Our body and hair require just as much care as our face. Choosing the right products for our needs - especially ones that MUST be used everyday - can make our daily grooming more effective and...
View ArticleBest In 2016: The Project Vanity Top 15 Face Color Finds
Now we come to everyone's favorite part: makeup! Let's begin with the face color products that rocked our year. We've included foundations, powders, highlighters, contour, and blush in this list as...
View ArticleBest In 2016: The Project Vanity Top 15 Eye Makeup Finds
Dressing our eyes is the most fun part of makeup for us. It allows us to express ourselves and bring out our inner artist, but of course, that's only possible with products that are as reliable as they...
View ArticleBest In 2016: The Project Vanity Top 13 Lipstick Finds
We've already lost count of how many lipsticks we've tried this year, but we do remember the ones that are always within easy reach. Here are the thirteen lippies that we enjoyed immensely in 2016!...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: Year-ender sales you can't miss, unicorn lipsticks, & cute...
Christmas may be over but we’ve got more holiday treats to celebrate! Out with the old and in with the newest (and cutest!) batch of Beauty Blenders, and add magic to your lips with a new product you...
View ArticleRecap: The Year That Was 2016
In the (almost) nine years that Project Vanity has been around, it has become more than just a blog about makeup and skincare; it’s now a place where women come to learn about beauty inside out and try...
View ArticleRave + Gross Pics: How The COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch Works
If you've been curious about COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch (P170 at Theskincarecurator.com) because of all the raves its been getting, well, here's an explanation plus lots of (yucky) photos! I've...
View ArticleNew pretty cheek trends to try in 2017: Sun Stripping and Draping
It may only be January but summer’s not too far off in our minds! Beauty trends are shifting to Spring/Summer 2017 slowly but surely. Given that most of us are still recovering from our holiday high,...
View ArticleThe best and worst makeup looks at the Golden Globes 2017
When it comes to slaying the red carpet, Hollywood celebrities are pros. From selecting perfect dress and the right hair style to match, to sporting flawless skin and shiniest bling, the glitterati are...
View ArticleSix beauty secrets only Filipinas know by heart
Have you ever consciously thought of how we take in trends from different parts of the world? We take to heart Korean sheet masks, Japanese brow products, Western makeup and techniques, and so on. But...
View ArticleReview + Lip Swatches: The Palladio Velvet Matte Cream Lip Color
If you love the opaque pigmentation and staying power of liquid lipsticks but don't like the drying, hard texture once they set, then you'll enjoy the Palladio Velvet Matte Cream Lip Color (P475 at...
View ArticleThe Year of Greenery: Top 14 skincare picks in Pantone's Color of the Year
"Refreshing and revitalizing” – that’s how Pantone describes its color of the year and how we want our skin care to be! Greenery is a bright yellow-green that was chosen to symbolize new beginnings, so...
View ArticleWhy the proposed Vanity Tax sucks
I once interned for a Senator's office as part of my course requirements in college. In the two months I worked there, I've found that our lawmakers say a lot of things for the sake of keeping their...
View ArticleTen things to ditch and keep in your 2017 beauty kit
If you haven’t edited your makeup collection in a while, the new year is a good excuse to give it a good overhaul! As the Pantone Color of the Year encourages a more natural aesthetic, beauty trends...
View ArticleWhich exfoliant is right for your skin?
In the world of skin care, there are many conflicting opinions on what your skin needs for it to look its best. One thing I’ve found in common, though, is that beauty experts emphasize the need for...
View ArticleFour beauty ingredients you might want to ban from your routine
We used to think that if a beauty product is on shelves everywhere, then it must be safe. Surely the government and the brands themselves would not put their customers in danger! However, recent...
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