Six tips to keep your face on during the summer
Can you feel the heat and humidity dialing up every day? One of the most annoying beauty problems I have right now actually is keeping my makeup on in spite of the looming summer! I'm currently...
View ArticleCheap but awesome: Nekkid Pure Eau De Parfum and Whipped Body Shea Butter
Fine I'm going to say it: I'm a scent snob. It's funny because I didn't even start wearing perfumes until I was 20 or 21. Now my nose is used to good fragrances and how they can complete your look in...
View ArticleFor the dry, dull, and flaky: Lancome La Base Pro Hydra Glow
This is me again falling for anything with "glow", "illuminating", "brightening", and/or "radiance" on the packaging. I would really rather have blemished skin than dull skin, if I had to choose....
View ArticleReader question: Are facial wipes enough to cleanse our face?
Hi Liz! I just took on a new job but the last few weeks have been very tiring for me. Sometimes I forget to wash my face before going to sleep. I think I have a lot of new pimples because of this! I've...
View ArticleLove: Clinique Nutcracker Act 1 Compact
Independence - living on your own, in your own place - is one of the best things money can buy. No one can bother you unless you want to be bothered. You can go in and out whenever you want, eat...
View ArticleAnnouncement of attendees for the #ProjectVanity7th
Hi all! After reviewing the 112 comments I got for the Project Vanity 7th Anniversary Event, I now have a short list of the 50 attendees. Congratulations girls! I promise you a great time and your loot...
View Article5 MOMOL-friendly lip colors
So you're dolling up for a raunchy night out and need something that can survive some heavy kissing (or more *wink*). Let's not be shy at this point - we're all adults here! So, which lip colors can...
View ArticleNew in shelves: Pond's White Beauty Pearl Cleansing Gel
You guys know the basic three-step skincare routine - cleanse, tone, and moisturize - because of magazines and beauty blogs such as mine. But I bet that when you were in high school and college you...
View ArticleSix new Shampoo Bars from Lush
I recently re-activated my Tinder account to check out what's going on in the local dating scene. Answer: not much. There are only a few interesting people worth meeting, and the rest are like salads...
View ArticleA flash of hot pink
I want my things to look used and banged up. I'm not that concerned with preserving them, in fact, the more wrinkled and scratched my stuff are, the more beautiful they look to me. It means that I...
View ArticleA more affordable dupe: Etude House Proof 10 Gelquid Eyeliner
I love high end products but I always have one eye out for affordable alternatives. One of my favorite liners is a gem from Make Up For Ever called the Aqua Liner, which is basically a liquid formula...
View ArticleThis lathers like a dream: Kracie Pure Savon Body Wash
Tomorrow is Project Vanity's 7th anniversary and I can barely blog today. So many details to finalize and coordinate. On top of that, I have a semi-impromptu house party tonight. Whoooo. Let's do this!...
View ArticleFor the southern belles: Use Townie Titles at Alabang Town Center
The Saturday before last, a few blogger friends and I hopped on to Alabang Town Center to hear about their latest app - Townie Titles! This cool app rewards faithful "Townies" who love visiting the...
View ArticleReader question: Help! Sunscreen is breaking me out!
Hi Ms. Liz, I've been a fan of your blog for so many years. I've been reading it since i started exploring make up and skin care, way back in high school and now I'm in college! My top priority is anti...
View ArticleThe #ProjectVanity7th Gratitude List
Last Saturday was one of the biggest, happiest days of my life. More than 80 people came by to celebrate Project Vanity's 7th Anniversary with me and I am simply overwhelmed by all the love and...
View ArticleThis works: Benefit Puff Off! Instant Eye Gel
Not to brag, but I've already successful dealt with my dark under eye circles. It's not as difficult as it sounds since I sorta won the genetic gene pool there - my eye bags don't darken all that much...
View ArticleMade at home: Room fragrance
I was annoyed at myself the other day because I forgot to buy room spray when I did my groceries. I can not stand my house smelling dank, musty, or like cooked food so I always make sure to have...
View ArticleInitially scary but surprisingly good: Shu Uemura Brow Ink
I got the Shu Uemura Brow Ink (~P1,500) last November, used it one time, and promptly filed it under the I'm Not Quite Sure What To Do With This List. It was my first time to try wet eyebrow makeup....
View ArticleWhere to get mini beauty products
If you love to travel or just cute tiny things then you should work on beefing up your mini makeup collection. They're so dainty and fun to use, plus, they're perfect for those who don't like bringing...
View ArticleCheap finds: Lip Ice Water Colour Lips in Vintage Pink
Ten years is the actual length of time that I've been blogging. I started in 2005, the same time I started at university. Those were exciting times since everything was so new, and there was much to...
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