Project Vanity Naughty and Nice Kit

I usually check my social media accounts when I wake up, and one of the first things I saw was the new Project Vanity Naughty and Nice Kit, launched just this week. I found it to be an amazingly good deal since you could get almost P6,000 worth of items for just P1,450. I immediately sent the link to my sister who's also kikay, and when she browsed, the Wanderlust Kit caught her eye. (To each her own!) We ordered at the same time, and she decided to just buy the Naughty and Nice Kit for me as Christmas gift! 😍 (Thanks, Cindy!)

I deposited the payment last December 6, and the 2 kits arrived the next day. So fast!

Project Vanity Naughty and Nice Kit

The items comes with a well-made marsala neoprene pouch. Not a stitch out of place, and it comes with a YKK zipper, too.

 It comes with a product info card including the prices of each item.

This kit sparked joy and pushed me to purchase it. It's because there was no surprises and risks involved, and you already know it's beyond sulit upon purchasing. (It's just that my sister decided that she would give this to me as a gift instead, kaya nareimburse. Hehe!) Some of the items here are tried-and-tested beauty finds, while some are totally new to me, so it's really exciting!

In the order of my favorites, let's see what's inside! 

Jordana Sweet Cream Matte Liquid Lip Color in Sweet Marsala Wine

(P399)

I couldn't get over the deep and dark Sicily Iris matte liquid lipstick I tried during the event of The Body Shop. When my sister asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I said I wanted that dark lippie, but she asked me if I was sure that was all I wanted, since it's just P350. So naupgrade gift ko to this Project Vanity Kit with a Sweet Marsala Wine matte lippie in it! 😁 I know I won't be wearing a dark lippie everyday, but I hope this one sates my makeup craving.

Flormar Loose Powder in 01 Pale Sand (P399)

I'm about to empty my second jar of Ellana foundation and planned on repurchasing soonest, but now I have a new jar of loose powder and I'll be putting this to test first. I've read good reviews, so I'm excited. I hope it matches my skin tone!

Essence 2-in1 Eyeshadow and Liner in 06 She's Got The Mauve (P279)

This one's a 2-in-1 product, but I think it's only good as an eyeliner when it's new and sharp. It's said to be waterproof, so I'm excited to see if it will withstand my oily, hooded eyelids. I got the mauve shade, but you have the option to go for the bronze one if you like.

My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Travel Kit (P1,048)

This kit is something I wished I had when I went to Hong Kong. I'm not fond of sachet because of potential mess and wastage, so I refill small bottles of shampoo and conditioner whenever I travel. I'm most curious about the Quick Dry Shake 'n Spray!

Strip Manila All Off Wax - Brazilian (P1,598)

I've been to Strip in Greenbelt several times, and would have gone more often if it were near my place. I highly recommend this to Brazilian first timers, since they're very professional and the most OC about hygiene among all the waxing salons I've been to.

The GC expires on November 15, 2017, and is strictly by appointment from Monday to Friday. The value of this GC alone is more expensive than the price of the entire Project Vanity Kit. If you're a regular client of Strip, you know what to do! 

Holika Holika 24-HR Auto Eyeliner (P235)

I'm glad that this eyeliner comes in black. My eldest sister is looking for a black eyeliner, so I might share this with her. If not, this goes to my waterline. Hehe!

Ellana Makeup Brush Cleaner (P400)

This cucumber melon brush cleaner works fast and leaves my brushes soft! It also dries quickly. I like using this for my gel liner brush (right after application, so I can clean it ASAP), and for when I'm playing with eyeshadows and my brush needs a quick wipe so the pigments won't mix. It has a wonderful scent, too!

You might think why is this below my favorites list, but it's not the Kit's fault that I already have one at home! Hihi

The last 2 items below are allotted to my younger sister Ann. Since my brows are tattooed, I don't need fancy brow products as much as before. (I'm sure she will LOVE these!)

K-Palette Lasting 2 Way Eyebrow Pen (P895)

Back when I didn't have brows, K-Palette 24h Real Lasting Eyebrow Liner was my all-time fave pangkilay because it lasts me the entire day!

Browhaus Brow Construction (P648)

I've had my brows threaded by Browhaus before, and they did shape my brows well! (Based on my past blog post, they were just filled-in too dark. The shaping part was perfect, though!) Since you have this GC, why not give it a try? It will make your morning makeup routine easier since your brows are properly groomed!

The Project Vanity Naughty and Nice Kit (P1,450) is curated with all the things you need for the upcoming holiday parties and even the new year ahead. Think of it as a makeup kit upgrade! It's already sold out at the Project Vanity Store, but you can still buy it from BeautyMNL.com. Whether you've been naughty or nice this year, you deserve this Kit. You can even buy this to give the contents as Christmas gifts. Grab one now!

Congrats, Liz and the Project Vanity team! 💜 Already looking forward to the next ones you'll come up with!

Love,

Helen

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Haul: BDJ Box Beauty Social Tres Chic Loot

I love BDJ. I carry with me my BDJ planner everyday and make it a point to attend their BDJ Rendezvous events whenever it fits my schedule. (Oh, there will be another one this April 12!) Though I haven't subscribed to any beauty box subscription (my friend Tellie would gasp at this statement, as she is the reigning Subscription Boxes Queen), I think the BDJ Box is one of the best beauty boxes to subscribe to, based on what I see online.

Last March 23, BDJ Box hosted another Beauty Social event which goes by the theme Tres Chic. The event was held at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura. If you knew me personally, you'd know that I avoid events at Taguig and all further South areas like plague just because I'm a lazy girl who lives in the North. But then, since its a BDJ Box Beauty Social, I just had to go. I went with my kikay colleagues and blogger friends to bond over girly stuff, which was so much fun! :D

Like all beauty fairs, there were booths featuring a wide variety of brands that will let you experience their products and services. Some gave away samples, while some even gave full-sized products! In events like these, you have to brave - be very brave as you visit every single booth. (Kidding, you just have to roam around the booths while there's an ongoing talk so there will be less people falling in line.)

Now, I shall present to you my haul from the day. I'm not used to doing unboxings, so this one will be an "unbagging" post! :p

Diamond Peel GC from AIP Clinic

Everyone who pre-registered for a talk gets a loot bag, and this GC was part of it.

Bifesta Cleansing Express Sebum Cleansing Lotion

I got this from the Bifesta booth. Makeup remover wipes are so handy for sleepovers!

Canmake Cheek & Cheek

At the Canmake booth, you can Like Canmake Philippines on Facebook and pick a prize. They gave away free makeovers and full-sized products, and I was so lucky to not pick the "thank you for liking Canmake on FB" paper. I got this super cute blush instead! ♥

Celeteque Samples

I LOVE these! I'm a huge fan of the Acne Solutions range, especially the Acne Clearing Facial Moisturizer Gel, so I was so happy to see these inside the loot bag. I've actually shared some of these to my friends, hoping it will work for them, too!

Cosmopolitan Philippines August 2013

I already have a copy of this at home, since I never skip the "beauty awards" issues. Women's Health naman next time! ;)

Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion Water Resistant Mascara

The Covergirl booth had a mascara swap, wherein you'd have to share their promotional photo from their FB/IG, bring an old mascara, and get this full-sized product for FREE! ♥

Cure Natural Aqua Gel Samples

I got these samples at Cure's booth. This one's so gentle yet so effective when it comes to removing dead skin cells.

Ellana Minerals Samples

Ellana Minerals made me love mineral makeup and embrace loose powder! I'm excited to discover more of their products. My current faves are the Loose Mineral Powder Foundation in Chai Tea Latte and Pressed Mineral Blush Duo in Flirtation/Fetish.

Femalenetwork.com Feel-Good List Memo Pad

This one's also from the loot bag. I love making lists and it's pink! What's not to love?

Max Factor Whipped Creme Foundation Sample

The only talk I attended was from Max Factor, and they did it Oprah-style by giving everyone a sample of their latest product which will be launched just this month. Like Max Factor Philippines on FB, as they'll be giving away 50 of these babies soon!

My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Shampoo Sample

I got this for liking the FB page of My Amazing Blow Dry Secret. My sample lasted me several days, and this one really works even if I just air-dry my hair! The full-sized one is too pricey though. >.<

Ocean Potion Suncare Anti Skin Aging Quick Dry Sunscreen SPF 30

I've tried the SPF 50 variant of this one before and I loved it! I bet I'll like this one, too. This one's from the loot bag as well.

PAC Free Make Over GC

I got this as a consolation prize when I drew the line (literally, by using an eyeliner) at their booth.

Baked Bites Nutella Rocks

I got this yummy, not-too-sweet but very chocolatey cookie from visiting the booth of Kalm Cosmetics, which carries the famous Real Technique brushes.

Tomato Time & Swap Watches Discount Vouchers

Too Cool For School Samples

Too Cool For School's booth had a cute vending machine, wherein you can get 3 samples when you pay P3.00. Not bad, actually. I'm excited to try the Pumpkin Sleeping Pack. The voucher I got from the loot bag, wherein I can get a free Marshmallow Puff for when I make a P1,000.00 purchase in their stores.

Yves Rocher Samples

There was an activity from the Yves Rocher booth wherein you'd have to post a photo of yourself on FB or IG with the hashtag #YvesRocher, and then you get to pick a prize. (I don't think I'll ever get tired of pick-a-prize, since I consider myself lucky.) I got the deluxe sample size version of their intensive slimming cream, which I will use solely on my tummy. One sachet of the Naturelle EDT was from the booth, while the other one was from the loot bag. :D

Whew! That was a LOT! Thanks as usual, BDJ Box! Now, I have lots of new beauty finds to discover. :D

Were you able to go to the BDJ Box Beauty Social, too? Leave me your links so I can read about your experiences! ;)

Love,

Helen