How I lost over a kilo with the 20-Day Kilo Off Challenge!
Sometimes, all you need is a little push. That’s how I approached the Kilo Off 20-Day Challenge. Admittedly, I had some trepidation about how my body would react but I was assured that the products are...
View ArticleVinegar for beauty? Yes! Here are 10 uses for apple cider vinegar
I have an intense curiosity for DIY beauty remedies. If I see an interesting hack and find out from studies and other people’s experiences that it won’t burn my skin or cause more harm than help, I...
View ArticleThe Make Up For Ever AquaXL promises to be your new fave eye pencil
Are you worried about your eyeliner smudging and fading as you go through your day? Or has an unexpected drizzle ever caught you unaware and turned your cat eye into a complete mess? Well, do we have...
View ArticleCan glutathione really whiten your skin?
Growing up as a morena can be tough when you live in the Philippines. I got a lot of comments like "Gumamit ka ng papaya soap na ganitong brand, effective yan" and "Bakit yung mommy mo maputi pero ikaw...
View ArticleThree Japanese finds I wish were available in the PH
Japanese finds I don't shop much for beauty when I travel, but when I do, I make sure to get only the items I won't be able to find locally. Some are so good though that I wish they're available here,...
View ArticleStaff Picks: Face primers for that long-wearing base
They say that preparation is the key to success. Here in our makeup-loving world, that means setting up a reliable primer. When it comes to achieving our most flawless base, using a primer allows us to...
View ArticleSephora Haul: My top contouring & highlighting picks for all budgets
Sephora is a cournocopia of color and texture online. I can't say enough how happy I am that we have access to it here in the Philippines, finally! Shipping is so fast, too. I normally get my items in...
View ArticleBeauty Biz Bliss: Building a community of empowered women
The Project Vanity team is composed of women from different backgrounds: we have an architect, an auditor, a professional musician, a PT student, and more. In the diversity of our industries and day...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: Six lip & cheek tints under P500
I love buying dual-purpose products like eye shadows that can fill in my brows and clear mascara that can hold my lash curl or tame my brow hairs. They're really sulit because you get so much use out...
View ArticleYour kilay's new BFF: The Happy Skin Bullseye Brow Trio
Happy Skin's latest collaboration with Beauty Bar aims to set your office pantry abuzz with chatter. Both beauty powerhouses came together to make a capsule collection just for busy girls who need to...
View ArticleYou need these cheap multipurpose gels in your life
I’m not exactly sure when they started popping up but today we are spoiled for choices when it comes to multipurpose gel moisturizers. These giant tubs are EVERYWHERE and on top of that, they are...
View ArticleThe Eyelash Curler Debate: Should you save or splurge?
Today’s confession is this: I have not curled or applied masacara to my lashes in three weeks. And for someone who wears glasses, not curling stick-straight lashes is a big no-no. So let me tell you...
View ArticleHow to Shrink your pores, permanently
Everybody has pores, but some have them bigger than others. Genetics play a major role in determining the size of your pores but comedones, sun damage, and aging can make exaggerate their appearance....
View ArticleThree good reasons to grab the L'Oreal La Palette Nude ASAP
If you're a fan of the elaborately naked makeup look, then the L'Oreal La Palette Nude (P800) needs no explanation. You only need to see it to know that it's something you need in your clutches, if you...
View ArticleSeven surprising ways to add coconuts to your skincare routine
Virgin coconut oil is famous the world over for its many health and beauty uses, but that's not the only coconut-derived ingredient that you can add to your routine. Ready to go loco for coco? We’ve...
View ArticleWe tried glossy lids and loved it! Here's how to pull it off
As someone with extremely oily lids, I had to chuckle a little when I found out about the glossy lids trend. Why would anyone want to achieve the beauty disaster that I’d been doing my best to avoid?...
View ArticleYou can do more with tea than drink it. Here are five ways to beautify with tea!
Every other year, my father would bring home a luggage full of an assortment of things – electronic gadgets, soaps and lotions, and boxes of tea. I've never been much of a tea drinker hence the boxes...
View ArticleBeyond facial wash: Five steps men NEED to get the best skin ever
When it comes to the men in our lives, getting them on a skincare regimen has proven to be quite the challenge. We Project Vanity girls have been doing our best to convince our dads, boyfriends and...
View ArticleThe six new shades of the Sleek Matte Me Lip Cream
Before matte MLBB colors became such a huge hit, there was the Sleek Matte Me Lip Cream (P450). It's been years since they've been released that I'm sure you've heard of the legendary and constantly...
View ArticleDemystifying Collagen: What it's for and how it can benefit your skin
by Karla Aguas, contributorIf you ask me, some of the best things in life start with the letter “C.” Coffee, cellphones, concealer, culottes, contour… did I mention coffee? So it’s no surprise that...
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