Reader question: How to find the perfect pink lipstick
Hi! I've read so much about finding the perfect red lipstick for your skin tone, and thanks to this blog I now have 3 :) Anyway, I wanted to ask how to find the perfect shade of pink for your lips....
View ArticleIt's him!
Sooo remember me writing about Jorgen and Christine? The love that never even happened? Well, here they are now in present day. ^_^ Watch their story unfold as they cross paths years after college. The...
View ArticleBobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Lilac Rose
"Shimmer" is a word that has a lot of negative baggage in terms of cosmetics. Especially here in the Philippines, girls run the opposite direction when they hear about shimmer in face products! Well,...
View ArticleReader Question: Serums? Moisturizers? Which comes first?
There are so many facial care brands out there that encourage us to buy their complete line of products so as to maximize/build up on their promised effects. I get a little confused with the order in...
View ArticleBobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Rose Gold
A lot of people think it takes me forever to do my face (forever being an hour and a half upwards) but the truth is quite far from that. I don't have time for foolin' around so over the years I've cut...
View ArticleMAC Fluidline Brow Gelcreme in Dirty Blonde
When I saw the promo materials for the MAC Fluidline Brow Gelcreme in Dirty Blonde (P1,100) I knew that we were destined to be together. I thought, with absoute certainty, that everything was gonna...
View ArticleBobbi Brown Retouching Powder in Rose and the series recap
The Bobbi Brown Retouching Powder in Rose (P3,550) is a superfine tinted powder than can be used all over for that rosy glow, or layered as a subtle blush. It smoothens pores and adds that elusive...
View ArticleBlush for eyes: Guerlain L'Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette in 14 Les Fauves
Whenever I use the Guerlain L'Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow (P2,998) I never fail to get compliments. People think I did something new with my skin or wore a new, more flattering blush. They say I look...
View ArticleBeauty is a weapon
Something's been nibbling at my brain lately. I think about it during odd moments of the day, trying to resolve some inner conflict about what being beautiful means to me. I have always believed that...
View ArticleTutorial: Retro Summer Look
The perfect summer look for me would be ultra-light, quick to apply, and fairly sweat-resistant. It would unfailingly involve a punch (or two) of color, just to get into the festive summer vibe....
View ArticleEtude House AC Clinic Intense Red Spot Balm
The AC Clinique line of Etude House is designed to prevent and heal acne, and until recently only features facial wash, toner, and moisturizer. Two new products were recently added to the collection...
View ArticleProject Vanity x Zen Zest: Win P3,000 worth of GCs!
Zen Zest is an underrated local brand that has quite a few gems tucked away in its stores. My fave Zen Zest product would have to be the Linen and Room Fragrance in Stimulating - I swear, I always feel...
View ArticleAwkward but cute
So, the second episode of the Jorgen Saga is up! Christine is so awkward, but it's cute. If I were in the same situation I'd be as flustered as she is. I hate surprises, and I'd hate them more if they...
View ArticleNew brand alert: Too Cool For School
Hi folks! I was in Mall of Asia yesterday to watch Iron Man 3 on IMAX. I enjoyed the film! There were some cheesy parts but hey, it was funny and heart-stopping anyway. The third installment of the...
View ArticleRapid fire reader questions: eyeliner for the beach, makeup for a 36-hour...
Hi Miss Liz! :) My friends and I will be having our annual beach getaway this Saturday. Can you suggest an eyeliner (either gel,pencil or liquid) that won't smudge even if I get into the water? Big...
View ArticleVichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation
I first heard about the Vichy Dermablend Foundation (P1,390) three years ago when Lisa Eldridge, celebrity makeup artist, used it on a girl with severe acne. You'll see in the video how Dermablend...
View ArticleTaste Central: the online store for snobs
Are you a snob? A snob is defined as a person who believes their tastes in a particular area are superior to others. You can be a music, food, bag, beauty, or shoe snob - all at the same time. It...
View ArticleIt's a Blushin' Week at Project Vanity: My top five blushes
Since I got a lot of positive feedback regarding my first themed week, I thought I'd continue it with a new series about - guess - blushes! Every girl needs a flattering blush to make her complexion...
View ArticleThe Weight Loss Initiative
Some weeks ago I had a crazy candy addiction. Whenever I'm out I'd buy a bag of candy and just chomp until I feel sick of sugar. Predictably, my weight shot up, so I'm a hundred thirty pounds now. My...
View ArticleArtdeco Blusher in 38 First Love
I wish brands would stop naming their products in numbers and coded letters. It's harder to remember an impersonal "PK238" compared to something like Berry Cherry Strawberry Conundrum, for instance. Or...
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