Don't let the packaging fool you - these Tony Moly creams are pretty good
Tony Moly is famous for their fun, fruit-shaped product containers for skincare. There are blueberries, bananas, peaches, and even bamboo! I recently got to try these two apples, the Red Apple Hand...
View ArticleTool Time: Five must-try beauty gadgets
Gone are the days when a blow dryer, a hair curler, and electric shaver are the only gadgets we know of when it comes to beauty. These days, it’s not enough to have the products; you also have to have...
View ArticleSave vs Splurge: The Nippon Pro Blend Sponge is a dupe of the Beauty Blender
I honestly thought that when the expensive AF Beauty Blender came out a few years ago, it would just be a flash in the pan. Even when I got my own and was blown away by the thing I assumed that the...
View ArticleTutorial: Makeup baking for the totally clueless
Many of us have had “learn to bake” on our list of New Year’s Resolutions at one point or another. It’s just that, sometimes, it’s not always the kind that ends with piping hot bread or pastries. In...
View ArticleFive makeup products for low maintenance girls
Believe it or not, I used to think of makeup as a chore. Putting on eyeliner and perfecting my eyeshadow blending for both eyes to match were a struggle. For a low maintenance girl like myself, the...
View ArticleUnder P500 moisturizers you need to try now
Moisturizer is only one of several products you use for multi-step skincare, so it makes sense to get one that's both affordable and effective. A good quality moisturizer should be able to fulfill your...
View ArticleThe Weekly Poll: Do you put lotion on your boobs and butt?
I know: it's an odd question, but one that must be asked. Last weekend we finished a shoot for Project Vanity and a few staff members lingered for conversation. For some reason, the topic came up,...
View ArticleChic and sparkly: The Bobbi Brown Glow Collection
Sparkles are not just for little girls. Applied in just the right places, they can make a face look brighter and livelier! They're fun when used sparingly (or a lot, it's really up to your mood) so I...
View ArticleIs it still worth splurging on expensive makeup?
Every makeup beginner starts with the cheapest possible products and moves up to pricier ones as their skills and taste develop. But is there really a reason to splurge on high-end makeup? Is it just...
View ArticleBarbie now comes in curvy, tall, and petite bodies
When we were kids we'd play with Barbie and admire her creamy Caucasian skin, blue eyes, and impossibly proportioned figure. We wanted to be her and have her cool, colorful life and handsome boy toy!...
View ArticleFive moisturizers I swear by
Moisturizing makes us human. You don't see monkeys applying a jar of beauty cream of their faces, do you? Corny jokes aside, moisturizing is serious business. It's a crucial part of skincare that can...
View ArticleThe Weekly Haul: Origins, Maybelline, and Revlon
There are so many new products I can't wait to put on my face except...I only have one face. Still it's nice to see what's new in beauty first hand, thanks for brands sending their latest to the...
View ArticleStaff Picks: Reliable and dramatic mascaras
Mascaras make our lashes longer, thicker, curlier, and frame our eyes beautifully. Here at Project Vanity, we don't leave home without it! Here is the team's Holy Grail or current mascara favorites....
View ArticleLove: Origins Clear Improvements Active Charcoal Mask
I've come a long way for someone who didn't like masking up just a year ago. I thought that it's a superfluous addition to a skincare routine, but when I finally found the right products, masking made...
View ArticleBeauty products we just finished up
There is a lot to be said about products that we use up. Sometimes we are so underwhelmed by its performance that we cannot wait to get rid of it. But most of the time, we use up products because we...
View ArticleGet glow + coverage: The Face Shop Phytogenic Infinite EX Foundation
It seems like Korean brands have been upping their foundation game. As a K-beauty addict, I used to feel frustrated about not being able to find a decent foundation from Korean brands but now there are...
View ArticleOn being CEO
I'm turning 28 on Sunday. I like how my life is right now. I'm incorporating Project Vanity, our first round of investments are in the bank, and the company has so many exciting activities lined up in...
View ArticleBreaking: Sephora is now available in the PH
Beauty junkies, heads up! Our long-awaited wish has finally come true! The popular cosmetics store has finally reached the Philippine online market. European multinational luxury goods conglomerate,...
View ArticleHow to find the perfect jacket for your body type
It may seem like a strange fashion pick for a tropical country, but jackets are a great way to spice up any outfit. They are versatile pieces, and a great cover-up for when you have to deal with the...
View ArticleThs is super easy! Our DIY green tea sugar scrub
I’ve been living alone for quite a while now. Well, sort of. My little sister and I stay in a connecting condo unit, which we maintain by ourselves. Living independently is an amazing experience, but...
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