Editor'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 ArticleWhy Bioré remains as my HG sunscreen brand
Admit it: wearing sunscreen often feels like a chore. You know why you have to wear it on your face as well as all over your body everyday but - and here comes the drop - most days it's a hassle. The...
View ArticleWhat Makeup Means To Me + Everyday Work Look Tutorial
One of my pet peeves is when someone says, "You're beautiful just the way you are. You don't need all this makeup." While I do believe that most of us don't need to wear as much paint as we think, it's...
View ArticleMy 1000-peso Mumuso Haul: Is it a Yaasss or Pass?
One constant source of thrills in my life is bargain beauty hunting. Whether it’s scoring an amazing value kit, snatching up my wish list items on sale, or simply discovering true makeup gems from the...
View ArticleSwatch Alert! The all new Pink Sugar Sugar Tint shades for Summer 2017
When Pink Sugar first burst into the local makeup scene in 2015, word about how great their products are quickly spread in the beauty community. Matte liquid lipstick was just beginning to trend, and...
View ArticleBeauty Roundup: A beauty-ful lip kit, magnetic lashes, and a new app to shop at
The future is here, PV Girls! This has got to be one of the most futuristic-themed roundups we’ve ever done. Online shopping has gotten even easier with the launch of a new mobile app, and even makeup...
View ArticleWhat is double moisturizing and should you go for it?
Many of us are familiar with double cleansing, but how about double moisturizing? Just the thought of it can make us flinch, what with the humid year-round summer weather we have to contend with on a...
View ArticleStaff Picks: Face primers that have totally changed our makeup game
Whether you’re worried about having makeup melt off your face or looking for a way to minimize the appearance of your pores, adding a primer to your routine can literally change your game face. There...
View ArticleThe weird 180-peso brush I bought on a whim
If you hang out at Althea long enough, you'll feel compelled to buy random Korean things that you probably don't need but looks crazy enough that you just have to try them. One of the things I spotted...
View ArticleWhat Makeup Means To Me + Everyday Work Look Tutorial
One of my pet peeves is when someone says, "You're beautiful just the way you are. You don't need all this makeup." While I do believe that most of us don't need to wear as much paint as we think, it's...
View ArticleMy 1000-peso Mumuso Haul: Is it a Yaasss or Pass?
One constant source of thrills in my life is bargain beauty hunting. Whether it’s scoring an amazing value kit, snatching up my wish list items on sale, or simply discovering true makeup gems from the...
View ArticleHow to make your #Wokeuplikethis selfie a reality with Browhaus
How do you look like when you wake up? If you’re like most people, chances are you don’t look like anything you’d actually consider Instagram-worthy. Even after washing your face and brushing your...
View ArticleHow to know if your facial wash is truly "gentle" or "mild" on your skin
Have you ever stopped to think what makes a gentle face wash gentle? We read the word being thrown around by brands all the time but just how do we know for sure, beyond the product description? While...
View ArticleYou're invited to Project Vanity's 9th Anniversary Party (plus, a secret Kit!)
We're nine - could you believe it? It's still not hitting me, how Project Vanity has grown in the last nine years, and how much faster it has surpassed all our expectations in the past year. We now...
View ArticleTrue Stories: Eight women on how it's like to be a single mom
March is National Women’s Month! To mark this special occasion, we’re sharing stories of an extra special kind. Anyone would agree that motherhood is no walk in the park. The task of raising another...
View ArticleTrue Stories: Ten women on what they think about tattoos
Despite how up to date we are on tech, memes and beauty innovations, our culture is still one that is mostly conservative. Tattoos are still often frowned upon. For instance, my family members would...
View ArticleAn intro to cleansing sticks: What they are and what to try
Since my company started up its own skincare brand, In Her Element, I have been hyper-aware of skincare trends and formulation - well, much more than usual! It's amazing how much one learns when...
View Article#ChangeisBeautiful with the newest members of the Pond’s Beauty Council
I think it’s safe to say that most Pinays started their beauty journey with Pond’s. In my case, I’ve probably tried every single variant of their facial cleansers throughout my pubescent years! From...
View ArticleBudget Beauty Throw Down: Five under P600 eyebrow palettes battle it out!
A brow powder, I’d admit, is often not the most exciting makeup item in our collections. The fact that it’s always a staple in any makeup artist’s kit, however, should make you think twice about...
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