Pink Sugar x Project Vanity These Lips Don’t Lie Lip Crayon in Sorry Not Sorry

I have reviewed Pink Sugar x Project Vanity These Lips Don’t Lie Lip Crayon in the shade Ready in Five before, and now I'm sharing with you swatches of another beautiful shade from the same line.

Sorry Not Sorry (a peachy cinnamon shade)

Sorry Not Sorry when worn

Sorry Not Sorry lip swatch

This lip crayon has a matte finish alright, but it applies smoothly with zero tugging, due to its Shea Butter and Vitamin E content. I also like that it's unscented. The peachy cinnamon shade of Sorry Not Sorry is giving me 90s brown lipstick makeup vibe - only fresher and definitely flattering. I love it, so this earns a spot in my makeup kit! 💋

Price: PHP 399

Available at Pink Sugar counters and online

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Helen

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Life-Proof Brows with Project Vanity x Ellana Minerals

Ever since my encounter with Ellana during their relaunch way back in 2014, I was and still am so hooked on their products. I get to try a lot of beauty products for review, but ALWAYS go back to my trusty Ellana Loose Mineral Foundation when my skin needs to rest but still needs coverage. Just recently, they've come up with an eyebrow pomade that promises to be life-proof, sweat-proof, and water-proof! If you're interested with the Project Vanity x Ellana Minerals Life-Proof Eyebrow Gel, then read on! 😊
 

Kilay is life, and being the go-getter that you are, it's important to have brows that would stay on ALL DAY no matter how busy your schedule is (and how oily your face gets LOL). I still remember the days when I had to do OT work and if I would accidentally rub my face, part of my eyebrows would come off! Yikes! That won't have to happen anymore.(Confession: I cheated by doing eyebrow microblading years ago, so the when worn shot below will be my sister's brows.)

Project Vanity collaborated with Ellana Minerals to create life-proof eyebrow gels in 3 shades that would suit Asian skin and hair: Light Brown, Red Brown, and Dark Brown.
 

The Project Vanity x Ellana Minerals Life-Proof Eyebrow Gel is housed in a pink cardboard box that's actually Liz's painting! The pots are housed in lightweight acrylic jars making it travel-friendly. This product contains marula oil to nourish your brows, and it's paraben-free, cruelty-free, and fragrance-free. 

Swatches

(Photo Credit: Ellana Mineral Cosmetics)

Look at how pigmented they are! But don't let it intimidate you though because they look really natural when applied with an angled brush.

Light Brown - when worn

Among the 3 shades, Light Brown is the most universal as it can suit both black and colored hair. This shade works best with sparse brows such as my sister's. It's actually perfect - not too red, not too warm. And true to its claims, it IS life-proof. You can feel secure with this one, in a way that it will not rub off at any point during the day. This is the product my sister wished she had when she went to makeup school earlier this year. It's that useful.

As for the other 2 shades: Red Brown will suit auburn hair, and it doubles as cream eyeshadow. Dark Brown is too dark for light skin and it still doesn't match my tattoed brow (that's now gray). I prefer using this shade as eyeliner instead.

You can mix several shades together for a more natural outcome - like use a dark color for the bottom and tail of the brows, and blend a lighter shade at the beginning and top of the arch.

Price: P499

Available at all Ellana counters nationwide, The Project Vanity Store, Ellana Online Store, Shopee, and Lazada

What do you think about this Project Vanity x Ellana collaboration? 💖

Love,

Helen

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Pink Sugar x Project Vanity These Lips Don't Lie Matte Lip Crayon

I rarely sport pink lips since I'm more into reds and nudes, but one pink that's a keeper inside my makeup kit is Pink Sugar's Project Vanity These Lips Don't Lie Matte Lip Crayon - not just because of the shade, but the story behind it!

When I don't have the time to write because of my hectic work schedule, I always read Project Vanity! I admire how Liz turned her blog into an online beauty magazine, how artistic she is (check out her paintings!), and how business-savvy she is (check out her skincare brand, In Her Element). So this lipstick I have is not just a piece of makeup, but a constant reminder and inspiration for me to reach my dreams. 😍

Project Vanity These Lips Don't Lie Matte Lip Crayon comes in 7 shades, and what I have is Ready in Five, a bright pink shade inspired by the Project Vanity logo.

This lip crayon is matte but not drying because of its shea butter and vitamin E content. It's also unscented. 👍

Swatches of Ready in Five

When worn

Ready in Five is such a pretty pink shade! It's bright but not neon (which is a really good thing). It goes on smoothly, and it's never patchy. It doesn't have that super matte finish though, as there's a bit of a sheen to it which you can blot out according to your preference. As for me, I like it the way it is. This one's pretty close to MAC Chatterbox. 😉 It's pretty long-wearing, and it leaves my lips with a hint of pink tint as it wears off, so I don't end up looking pale. The only con here is how it sometimes settles on my lip lines. But I still like using this since it's a reliable kind of lipstick that you can wear during long days. It makes my face brighter, is long-wearing, and doesn't bleed out of my lip lines.

Ingredients

Price: P399
Available at Pink Sugar counters and website

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Helen

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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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