Skincare

Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Creamy Cleanser

Ever since we’ve discovered cleansers that transform what usually feels like a task into a treat, facial cleansing has become a skincare step we actually look forward to. This new gentle cleanser by Cetaphil does the job of thoroughly lifting dirt and debris without the greasy feeling usually associated with mild cleansers. It’s a thick cream that melts into the skin and transforms into a soft foam. It’s non-stripping like most Cetaphil cleansers and features the same active ingredients as the entire Bright Healthy Radiance line to maximize the benefits and effects of this new range. This is our current favorite cleanser and we are thrilled to share it with you. At leading drugstores, Official Lazada Store

P462 | SHOP NOW

Fenty Skin Total Cleans'R Remove-It-All Cleanser

A makeup remover and a cleanser in one, this favorite by Fenty Beauty is great multitasker. It effectively removes makeup, from eyeshadow to foundation, which is a surprise given its creamy texture. It smells delicious and sweet adding to the whole experience. And while it works double duty, it is gentle enough to make sure your skin isn’t overstripped. Sephora.ph

P1,530 | SHOP NOW

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Solution Micellaire

The legendary mother of all micellar waters, Bioderma has long been ahead of the pack. A crowd favorite and an essential product in the kits of French makeup artists for decades, this has made its rounds the world over, pleasing editors and beauty junkies for its simple and effective formulation. It works so well in dislodging makeup, removing dirt, and clearing impurities, and is tolerable for all skin types even the most sensitive. Watsons, Official Lazada Store

P468/100ml | SHOP NOW

Fresh Formula The Daily Grind Duo

Why do low pH products matter for our skin? Our skin is naturally slightly acidic, which means it has a low pH. Water is at a neutral pH of 7; any number lower than that means it’s acidic and higher than that means it’s alkaline. Our skin’s pH level is between 4 to 6. It’s important to use products with a pH that’s close to our skin’s for it to function optimally. This Low pH cleanser and toner duo is just so impressive, we hoarded this set to give to friends too. True to its name, it's perfect for the daily grind. It cleans and tones, removing dirt and smoothening and softening the skin while preserving its protective lipids. Its star ingredients include aloe vera extract for hydration, chamomile extract for its antioxidant properies, hyaluronic acid for hydratiob, witch hazel extract for its antibacterial properties, and rose water for maintaining the skin's pH balance. Official Lazada Store, colourette.ph

P954 | SHOP NOW

Sisley Triple Oil Balm Makeup Remover

This Sisley Triple Oil Balm Makeup Remover is super decadent. It makes us look forward to what would usually feel like routine. Its texture is like whipped balm, which transforms into oil that doesn’t drip and progress into a messy application after it gets in contact with the skin. It becomes a milky emulsion when mixed with water and leaves a soft, non-greasy surface after rinsing. It removes every trace of makeup and dirt, and is suitable even for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers like us. Rustan's

P5,400 | SHOP NOW

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

A tried and tested favorite, this balm stays solid in the jar from start to finish, and won't leave you worrying about drippy oil. It melts once applied on the skin, gently removing every trace of makeup. We always replenish this. Official Lazada Store, Rustan's

P2,250 | SHOP NOW

Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil

This cleansing oil smells wonderful, which makes the start of every cleansing quite a relaxing experience. Its vegan formulation offers deep cleaning action with additional ingredients that nourish the skin. Official Lazada Store

P2,550 | SHOP NOW

Smashbox It's a Wrap! Waterproof Makeup Remover

Our favorite for when we need to remove full makeup looks, this can dislodge even waterproof makeup up to the very last pigment. It leaves our skin soft and refreshed without the grease. Beauty Bar

P875 | SHOP NOW

Sisley Gentle Eye and Lip Make Up Remover

This Sisley Eye & Lip Gel Makeup Remover is both gentle—no stinging at all—and effective in removing daily eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. Rustan's

P4,200 | SHOP NOW

Dr. Jart Dermaclear Micro Ph Foam Facial Cleanser

This mild gel-to-foam cleanser features a texture we’ve never tried before. The gel has a gently tug, as you work into a lather that effectively cleans without overdrying. It also smells great. We cannot run out of this. Sephora.ph

P1,230 | SHOP NOW

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

The superfine rice powder truly de-flakes and instantly smoothens without being too abrasive, a common issue with most physical exfoliants or microdermabrasion tools. Licorice, grapefruit, and phytic acid from rice bran instantly leave a smooth surface. True to its name, this is gentle enough for daily use for those who prefer to do so. The formula is activated when mixed with water as it turns into a pasty texture. With salicylic acid or BHA, it is also a chemical exfoliant that helps degunk pores and melt away dead skin cells. Another notable ingredient is colloidal oatmeal, which calms and reduces redness. Rustan’s

P1,675 | SHOP NOW

Kora Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask

A polish and mask in one, this organic scrub features rosehip seeds and quartz for gently sloughing away surface debris, while its BHA derived from papaya enzymes work to detox the pores deeper. Turmeric is for brightening and calming, while peppermint oil adds a relaxing effect. Sephora.ph

P2,880 | SHOP NOW

Murad Vita-C Exfoliating Facial

We’re honestly not very particular about active ingredients in face products that are made to be immediately washed off like cleansers and scrubs for the obvious reason that they don’t stay long enough on the skin to deliver results as significant as when they’re in serums or creams. This Murad’s Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial, however, is meant to be left on for 10 minutes like a mask, allowing its key ingredients to work, from its gold-stabilized, highly bioavailable vitamin C for increased absorption to its triple active exfoliators.
Think of it as a microdermabrasion facial that can mimic pro results at home. It’s actually clinically proven to smooth texture just as effectively in one use. Whereas many other scrubs or peels rely on one mode of exfoliation, this one combines all three with physical, chemical, and enzymatic exfoliants for an effective but gentle potency. Its chemical exfoliants are glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids. It also has high-performing enzymes that exfoliate and help dislodge debris and dead skin cells while its micromineral exfoliants gently polish the skin for an instantly smooth surface. Rustan's

P3,950 | SHOP NOW

Kiehl’s Calendula Alcohol-Free Toner

An old favorite that will always find a place on our vanity, this Kiehl’s bestselling toner has calendula flower petals and herbal extracts in an alcohol-free formulation lauded for soothing and calming the skin. First formulated in the ‘60s, this is one of the brand’s most popular and iconic products. We’ve always considered this a balancing toner—hydrating, oil-regulating but not overdrying, and great for all skin types. It also preps the skin well for the next products in your regimen. Kiehl’s boutiques, Lazada Official Store

P1,500/125ml | SHOP NOW

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner

One of the most reliable skin-glowing and smoothening ingredients are acids, from well lauded Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids to trendier Polyhydroxy Acids. A lot of toners and exfoliating treatments even combine these acids at lower concentrations for an invisible but hardworking peel. This one by Korean beauty brand Glow Recipe combines PHA and BHA to minimize the look of pores and hydrate the skin with a gentle formula. It also smells like candy watermelon. Sephora.com

$34 | SHOP NOW

Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner

This is a pretty potent formula of AHAs in high concentration, which improves spots and discolorations in as quick as a week! We love its sweet lemon scent and how it also feels nourishing and soothing with sandalwood, chamomile, and licorice extracts. While it’s an AHA toner, it’s gentle enough for daily use. Sephora.ph

P1,770 | SHOP NOW

La Mer The Tonic

We've always thought The Tonic is such an underrated toner from this brand lauded for its Miracle Broth and Creme de La Mer. Within days of using this toner loaded with marine-rich ingredients, our skin was smoother, softer, and more youthful-looking. Our favorite indulgence. Rustan's

P6,100 | SHOP NOW

Origins Dr. Andrew Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion

Packed with nourishing mushroom extracts and probiotics, this treatment lotion is quite literally food for your skin. It has powerful skin-soothing properties thanks to its formula’s inclusion of reishi mushrooms—an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine known to help improve health and reduce the skin’s redness. Use it to calm red, irritated, and sensitive skin, give your skin a boost of hydration, or prep your complexion for the rest of your skincare routine. Lazada Official Store

P2,300 | SHOP NOW

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

This was so impressive on first use alone, so imagine the results we saw after a week. As the brand says, this two-step treatment is really “fast-acting” and delivers “clinical results at home.” But when we hear something like that, we think stingy, strong peels and tomato red faces. That is NOT the case with this iconic at-home version of the renewing peel that Dr. Dennis Gross uses himself for his own patients at his NYC clinic. The key is in the (patented!) formulation. Step 1 has the dose of five acids: Glycolic acid, which exfoliates along with lactic, malic, and citric acids that help with skin cell renewal; and salicylic acid, which helps degunk pores and fight acne. It also has genistein for collagen production; chamomile extract for soothing. Step 2, according to the brand “controls the alpha hydroxy acid activity, delivers anti-aging actives that nourishes skin while keeping it balanced, smooth, and radiant,” with retinol, green tea extract, vitamins A, C, and E, ubiquinone, resveratrol, and yarrow extract, among other ingredients that make it a powerhouse peel formulation. Sephora.ph

P5,570/pack of 30 or P1,100/pack of 5 | SHOP NOW

Estée Lauder Micro Essence

Micro and mighty. The Estée Lauder Micro Essence is actually a two-in-one essence-in-lotion that activates and strengthens the skin's foundation to reveal a youthful, radiant glow. The essence deeply and rapidly penetrates the skin’s surface to renew skin texture and rebalance skin condition. This concentrated lotion helps hydrate and stabilize the skin, delivering a precise concentration of exclusive Micro-Nutrient Bio-Ferment to nourish and energize. Great for all skin types, this fragrance-free, non-acnegenic essence reduces pores and dryness while combating dullness and uneven skin texture. Those with oilier, acne-prone skin may even want to use the essence-in-lotion as a super lightweight moisturizer when the weather is particularly muggy. Lazada Official Store, Rustan's

P3,700 | SHOP NOW

Fenty Beauty Fat Water

A serum-toner in one with niacinamide and Barbados cherry, intriguing skincare product Fenty dubs Fat Water brightens and tones the skin and could be a great shine control product for those with normal to oily skin. Thinner than jelly and thicker than an essence, this unique texture is something you can just pour into your hand and apply on your face. It’s nourishing and hydrating and feels good overall. Sephora.ph

P1,690 | SHOP NOW

L’Occitane Immortelle Reset Triphase Essence

L’Occitane’s newest product in the Immortelle line is a mist and essence combined. As a mist, it’s wonderfully refreshing, and as an essence, it’s balancing and soothing. With the brand's iconic organic Immortelle Essential Oil, it works as a great antiaging essence addressing fine lines and loss of elasticity, while hyaluronic acid hydrates and natural origin prebiotics helps balance the skin. Rustan's

P4,050 | SHOP NOW

Shiseido Eudermine

Oh, Eudermine, where do we even begin. This is one of Shiseido’s earliest skincare products and an OG essence. This softening lotion has been a favorite for over a century. It delivers moisture and preps the skin for skincare application. A must-try for essence lovers. Rustan's, Lazada Official Store

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Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

This serum won over 200 beauty awards for good reason. While its hydrating effects are almost immediate, it works overtime to activate your skin’s defenses and help prevent signs of aging. It has heart leaf extract to help boost circulation and fermented Roselle flower to give your skin a dose of probiotics. These ingredients penetrate the skin to help boost hydration, smoothness, and radiance. We also love the serum’s lightweight, watery consistency and how it easily absorbs into our skin, making it perfect for layering products. Rustan's, Lazada Official Store

P4,200 | SHOP NOW

Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Glow Concentrate Treatment

As acid believers, we’ve come to the conclusion that this is one of the most incredible exfoliating concentrates we’ve ever tried. We use this straight for seven to 10 days to reset and exfoliate our skin without the fear of peeling and over drying. Thanks to its Chanel signature active ingredients and years of research by the Chanel labs, this concentrate is able to hydrate and refine at the same time. This new skincare product is the first to feature camellia yeast extract, a hydration booster developed specifically for the House of Chanel. Rustan's Makati

P5,400 | SHOP NOW

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Treatment Intense Reset Concentrate

We don’t use this every day, but when we do, it’s on those evenings we feel our skin needs rescue from lack of sleep, sun exposure, and just that time of the month. And every time it just does the job. This breakthrough overnight treatment “immerses skin in sustained, 24-hour moisture with 15 times concentrated Hyaluronic Acid in a multi-molecular weight complex,” according to Estée Lauder. It also has high-powered antioxidants for a complete repair and restoration. SM Store, Rustan's, Official Lazada Store

P4,800 | SHOP NOW

Shiseido Vital Perfection LiftDefine Radiance Lifting Serum

This all-around serum was made to be a pleaser. It truly revitalizes and lifts, and you will see results in about a month’s use. Watercress extract aids in the skin’s production of collagen and targets fine lines and wrinkles. The 4MSK and vitamin C ethyl inhibits the production of melanin, while white lily extract purifies and detoxifies. It also features Shiseido’s ReNeura Technology++ which has Phytoconnect that helps prolong the efficacy of the treatment. Rustan's

P7,600 | SHOP NOW

Bioten Hyaluronic Gold Serum

What we think is Bioten’s ultimate anti-aging product, this pharmacy-grade serum tackles wrinkles, spots, texture, and even volume loss with its Pearl Technology, hyaluronic acid, fermented rice extract, and vitamin B3 in a formulation that’s easily absorbed and synthesized by the skin. The pearls break upon pumping into the skin and the silky texture quickly absorbs. It features three types of HA, a collagen booster to help remplump the skin, and gold protein for HA production, further filling in wrinkles and fine lines. Watsons, Amorfia.online

P999 | SHOP NOW

Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Age-Defying Serum

The star ingredient in the serum is a natural and rare ingredient from the longonza plant, harvested in the Dior garden in Madagascar. The longonza, according to Dior, “has the incredible ability to grow and regrow on burnt lands,” and is resilient to natural forces such as wind, heat, and dust. The seeds of which are also found to have 70 times more concentrated phytosterols, an ingredient in skincare known for its anti-inflammatory and protective benefits. This serum’s groundbreaking new formula also features a next-gen hyaluronic acid that penetrates three times better and deeper, which replumps the skin and allows visible results in seven days. While hydrated, plumper skin is the key benefit most people see after seven days of use, we’ve also noticed visible radiance. We looked closer at its ingredients and found niacinamide listed early on, which means this powerful anti-acne, antioxidant, and skin brightening ingredient is the product’s main active. It also has ascorbyl glucoside, which also helps in skin brightening so we weren’t surprised it significantly lightened our acne marks and spots. Imagine what using it beyond seven days can do. Dior outlets, Zalora

P4,950 | SHOP NOW

Clinique Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter

This vitamin C serum works on overall skin brightening as well as dark spots while interrupting future ones, thanks to what it calls CL302 Brightening Complex. The complex contains dimethoxytolyl propylresorcinol, a targeted brightening molecule and vitamin C in the form of ascorbyl glucoside, which is considered very potent. Other key ingredients include salicylic acid, glucosamine, and yeast extract. The SM Store, Official Lazada Store, Rustan's

P3,750 | SHOP NOW

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment

A gentler AHA, this lactic acid serum is formulated purified-grade lactic acid, and works as a great surface exfoliant that is also hydrating and gentle. Those just starting with acids may want to consider this as an option. We love how this cleared our skin and gave us a natural glow. Worth every cent! Sephora.ph

P5,095 | SHOP NOW

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Serum

Hands down, this is our reliable serum for effectively lightening our post-acne marks. It also works on discolorations and dark spots caused by sun exposure while visibly brightening the skin tone. Featuring a stabilized for of vitamin C, buffered salicylic acid, and peony extract, this powerful and targeted serum is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Kiehl's boutiques, Lazada Official Store

P1,975 | SHOP NOW

Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Microdose Serum

A first in the market and a true innovation, this retinol serum features a technology inspired by the sceince of microdosing, which is used in medicine to minimize the side effects of particular active ingredients. Through microdosing, Kiehl’s was able to unlock a formula that will allow retinol to work and deliver all in skincare benefits without the discomfort or side effects usually associated with this gold standard in antiaging like redness, dryness, or peeling. Apart from pure retinol, it also has powerful and hardworking ceramides and peptides that make this a uniquely gentle but effective serum. It is safe to use daily and has an impressive clinical efficacy, with 100 percent of its subjects showing reduced wrinkles within 12 weeks of use. This is the perfect starter retinol as it’s stable and gentle. Kiehl's boutiques, Lazada Official Store

P4,950 | SHOP NOW

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream Enriched

This rich cream is everything you need to firm up and revitalize your skin. Use it morning and night to help diminish signs of aging—like fine lines, sagging skin, and dullness—and protect your skin through its blend of antioxidants. On top of these benefits, the firming cream also has technology that can help your skin help itself over time, boosting its regenerative power. With regular use, you might notice a more youthful, lifted look to your visage. Lazada Official Store, Rustan's

P2,500 | SHOP NOW

Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Day Protection Cream with SPF 15 and Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Night Cream

Cetaphil’s formulations suitable for sensitive skin will surely stand the test of time. Now it’s found a way to combine that with superior efficacy in skin brightening. This day and night cream duo instantly hydrates and illuminates. Its GentleBright Technology features niacinamide, a lauded ingredient in skin brightening and sea daffodil extract that also enhances the product's effectivity in reducing dark spots, evening out the complexion, and revealing radiance from within, all in a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic formula that’s dermatologist developed. It also provides up to 24 hours of hydration without the sticky feel. The day cream has SPF15 for an added sun protection. The night cream, which feels like gel with a thinner consistency, is a dream to apply. It absorbs quickly and is perfect as a last step to your layering. At leading drugstores, Official Lazada Store

P999 - Cetaphil Brightening Day Protection Cream | SHOP NOW

P999 - Cetaphil Brightening Night Comfort Cream | SHOP NOW

Cure Water Treatment Skin Cream

Truly lightweight, this feels like applying refreshing water-gel on the skin. The cream formula actually turns into water droplets upon application—how cool is that!—before it quickly absorbs and gives the skin an instant dewy effect. It’s oil-free and contains 70 percent activated hydrogen water. A great pick for all skin types, even acne-prone skin. We’re obsessed with this. Rustan's

P1,500 | SHOP NOW

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + The Intensive Hydrating Cream

“You won’t find anything with this kind of ingredient list in the market,” according to the brand’s director of education. And we believe her. In fact we've finished the jar and have seen the results. It has over 15 active ingredients and 12 moisturizers including a peptide complex called Replexium, which works 85 percent faster than any other peptide in the market. It addresses both skin dryness (when it lacks oil) and skin dehydration (when it lacks water), as well as a dozen other skin aging concerns. It also has Vitamin C Ester, a Perricone patented ingredient that’s a superior form vitamin C that’s fully absorbed, non-acidic, completely stable, and doesn’t react with other ingredients. Its Vegetable Triglosary Complex with vegetable lipids like jojoba, soybean, and olive oil provide powerful hydration. Best of all, it can be your eye cream, day cream, night cream in one. Rustan's

P10,400 | SHOP NOW

Sunday Riley CEO C + E

A crowd favorite among vitamin C lovers, this delicious smelling cream is infused with 5 percent Vitamin C, formulated with THD Ascorbate, “a powerful, jar-stable, and highly targeted vitamin C derivative” that works to brighten, prevent signs of aging, and deeply moisturize the skin. Sephora.ph

P3,520 | SHOP NOW

Pili Ani Night Recovery Oil

An all-new powerful skincare oil by this global Filipino brand featuring locally and sustainably sourced pili and elemi oils proven to hydrate, firm, and smoothen, this has become our favorite evening oil this year. It features a new concoction of powerful ingredients: Philippine jasmine extract; botanical extracts from lavender, calendula, arnica montana flower,evening primrose, and blue chamomile; and squalane. A little goes a long way; a bottle lasts 11 months with daily use. It’s also non-sticky, quick absorbing, very comfortable, and suitable for all skin types. Piliani.com.ph, Beauty Bar, BeautyMNL

P2,240 | SHOP NOW

Guerlain Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil

With a luxurious and unique texture, this watery oil is a dream. It applies marvelously and delivers the softest skin in hours. According to Guerlain, it is “the fruit of more than 10 years of research dedicated to honey and its revitalizing powers. Highly effective, it allows the skin to revitalize itself 9 times faster.” We wake up with our skin feeling renewed every time, we actually couldn't believe it. Rustan's

P8,450 | SHOP NOW

Shiseido Ultimune Defense Refresh Mist

The power of the Shiseido Ultimune Concentrate is tranformed into this cooling and addicting mist. This instantly refreshes and hydrates with a dose of antioxidants every time you spray. It comes in a travel size bottle with a refill, meant for you take everywhere and anywhere. Rustan's, Lazada Official Store

P3,540 | SHOP NOW

Sunday Riley Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence

Is it more of an essence or a mist? It’s actually both, but since we use it more as a mist for any time during the day, we’ve decided to put under this category. It is a very hardworking mist infused with one of our favorite ingredients in skincare: peptides. It resurfaces, balances, and firms the look of your skin while providing a refreshing effect. Sephora.ph

P2,700 | SHOP NOW

Herbivore After Sun

This skin soothing aloe mist is really the perfect for after sun activities, whether swimming, running, biking, or just a walk outside. Aloe vera soothes the skin while peppermint provided a cooling effect. We especially love the herbal aroma. Sephora.ph

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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Milk and Anessa Perfect UV Skincare Gel

Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Milk is one of the must-haves when it comes to suncare. This citrusy suncare milk absorbs as quickly as a liquid and has a special proprietary blend that increases product potency, turning the formula into a stronger UV protecting veil with water or sweat exposure. Enjoy time under the sun without being bothered by sweat or water with its SPF 50+ PA++++ formula, which also has a radiant finish.There’s no harsh white cast of cream here. The Anessa sunscreen milk is good for everyday use—even for sensitive skin—and can be used as a makeup primer. Unlike some of its counterparts, this sunscreen milk is easily removable by soap. The gel, on the other hand, is perfect for those looking to moisturize the skin with its thicker consistency. We also find it the perfect body sunscreen for swimming. Rustan's, Official Lazada Store, Watsons

P1,990 (Milk) | SHOP NOW

P1,490 (Gel) | SHOP NOW

ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Powder Broad-Spectrum

Perhaps one of the most powerful powder sunscreens we’ve tried, this Sunscreen + Powder SPF 40 is powered by Triple-Spectrum Protection (against UVA, UVB, and HEV light), and an exclusive antioxidant technology. It can be applied over makeup and works as the perfect suncreen reapplicator throughout the day. At Belo clinics nationwide and shop.belomed.com

P3,900 | SHOP NOW

Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen

Weightless, colorless, and fragrance-free, this invisible sunscreen actually feels and functions like a primer. With broadspectrum SPF40, it also has blue light protection and is loaded with antioxidants. Sephora.ph

P2,050 | SHOP NOW

Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick

This iconic clear sunscreen by Shiseido just got even better with the brand’s SynchroShield technology. The protection against UVA and UVB becomes stronger and more effective in water and heat. It boasts of an 80-minute resistance to water. It goes on clear and doesn’t get in the way of makeup even for touchups. It’s also ocean-friendly and free of oxybenzone and octinoxate. Lazada Official Store, Rustan's

P2,100 | SHOP NOW

Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer

Pregnant and lactating women (and those with sensitive skin) will love this mineral sunscreen that provides ample protection for daily use. It's also loaded with antioxidants and it moisturizes as it protects without the white cast usually common to mineral sunscreens. Sephora.ph

P2,005 | SHOP NOW

Dr. Franz Microcurent Dual Mask System

A disposable, microcurrent mask, this breakthrough brings the in-clinic microcurrent facial procedure to the home. It's an easy to use dual mask set that “provides the boost of hydration and nutrients your skin needs to correct and prevent the first signs of aging.” The microcurrents sends healing waves through the skin layers, as it also allows ingredients to penetrate six time deeper. It is clinically proven to tone and tighten the skin. Its Enriching Mask has micro hyaluronic acid—over 300 times smaller than most hyaluronic acid molecules-which penetrates deeper for intense hydration. shop.belomed.com

P2,800 | SHOP NOW

111 Skin Celestial Black Diamond Lifting And Firming Treatment Mask

A pack of this costs as good a facial treatment at the derm; the good news is that the effect could actually be even better than a facial. It's easy to get obsessed with 111 Skin masks, the gold standard in sheet masks, whether hydrogel or cellulose, and it's really difficult to pick just one. This Celestial Black Diamond mask is cult-favorite for a reason. It's well thought out with multi-sections to tackle different areas of the face. The upper mask with glycopeptides for addressing frown lines; the lower mask with actives that stimulate collagen production; and the neck decollatage section featuring a biomimetic peptide for firming. We love the immediate effect it delivers—smoother, tighter, glowing skin. bffmanila.com

P8,795/ 74ml x 4 | SHOP NOW

Dr. Jart Shake & Shot Elastic Shot Shaking Rubber Mask

A pretty cool cream-to-sheet mask, where you mix and shake a targeted booster and ampoule in a cup before applying on your face. As it hardens to a rubbery texure, it works in infusing key ingredients that hydrate, soothe, and brighten. Sephora.ph

P530 | SHOP NOW

Shiseido Waso Purifying Peel Off Face Mask

This metallic pink mask addresses what you dislike most about peel-off masks, ultimately changing the game of masking: It peels off without pain without going light on stubborn blackheads and whiteheads. Take it off and see your skin thoroughly de-gunked, glowy, and smoother. Lazada Official Store

P1,999 | SHOP NOW

Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask

This cooling clay mask is pretty addicting. Inspired by the cold plunge of a Scandinavian sauna cycle, it gives the face a chilly feel while deeply purifying the pores. After it dries, just add cool water to rinse and "thaw." The result? Less prominent pores, matte and soothed skin. Sephopra.ph

P2,250 | SHOP NOW

Evidens De Beaute The Night Recovery Solution

This overnight gel cream mask by this French-Japanese luxury cosmetics brand is rich and indulgent. We use this on days we feel our tiredness takes a toll on our skin, and we wake up to refreshed, softer, well-rested skin. It's like beauty sleep in a jar. It has powerful antioxidants, rich moisturizers and Triple Collagen, the brand’s exclusive anti-aging ingredient. bffmanila.com

P7,795 | SHOP NOW

Glossier Zit Stick

Glossier’s Zit Stick is something we wish we believed in earlier than we did—if it meant having to worry a lot less about banishing a pimple a day before an IG Live. LOL. It does the job quicker than anything we’ve tried over the past years, reminding us of our good old Epiduo, the pimple rescue cream dermas prescribe. Which actually shouldn’t come as a surprise because this Zit Stick is 5% benzoyl peroxide, also the main active of Epiduo. But this one comes with a formulation as cool and amazing as its packaging. It also has Tea Tree Oil and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, which the brand says is “a less irritating derivative of Salicylic Acid.” That’s a solid zit fighting powerhouse, you can actually expect it to shrink bumps overnight. Glossier.com, calyxta.com

P1,100 | SHOP NOW

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

This tried and tested solution for tackling zits is one of the brands most popular products. The pink stuff? It’s calamine, the main ingredient in this formula which has anti-inflammatory properties that calm and heal the skin. BHA or salicylic acid degunks the pore and helps remove dead skin cells. A combo many beauty junkies have relied on for spot treating bumps that need attention stat. Rustan's

P1,280 | SHOP NOW

Patchology Breakout Box 3-in-1 Acne Treatment Kit

The ultimate SOS kit for zits, this pack has Patchology's Blackhead-Eliminating Nose Pore Strips, Pimple-Shrinking Salicylic Acid Dots, Whitehead-Absorbing Hydrocolloid Dots, and storage sachets to keep your dots fresh. You'll find the most effective acne banishers infused in the patches, from salicylic acid to tea tree oil and witch hazel. Beauty Bar

P1,295 | SHOP NOW

Cosrx Clear Fit Master Patch

You want a patch that works and looks nearly invisible on your face? Here is your answer. This cult-favorite comes in a matte, gradient, and ultra thin design, hiding your worst surprise zits, while shrinking them. BeautyMNL

P200 | SHOP NOW

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix

This reformulated Eye Concentrate Matrix launched this year and it's Estee Lauder's most powerful yet. This eye concentrate that helps reduce the look of lines in every eye zone and targets all signs of aging. It was formulated with the movements around the eyes in mind, specifically targeting the lines and creases created by such expressions and movements such as blinking, smiling, squinting. It star innovation is a "360º Mesh Matrix Shock Absorber with a fortifying blend of a visco-elastic polymer and multi-molecular weight hyaluronic acids helps cushion thin, delicate eye skin to counter the visible effects of dynamic expressions." It even targets the effects caused by screentime! We love this new concentrate and the new stainless steel applicator even more for instant depuffing action. Rustan's

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FillMed HXR-Eye Cream

While there are hardworking eye creams out there, it is also common to find others in the market that function mostly as moisturizers. So to find something that addresses all signs of eye aging and with real transformative effects is really like finding the fountain of youth. Meet derma-grade, professional-strength FillMed Skin Perfusion HXR Eye Cream. It absorbs quickly, soothes immediately, and sets into the skin comfortably, unlike many others that can feel too slick or ‘slippy’ they end up sliding into the eyes too. Its ingredients are, of course, the superstars: Hexylresorcinol 0.1%, a lauded and well-researched molecule used in skincare for effective skin brightening, which in this cream works on dark circles; Escin 0.5%, an ingredient with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which addresses puffiness and eye bags; and Arg-lys peptide, which works on fine lines and wrinkles. It can also be applied on the eyelids to accompany your treatments to avoid sagging. You will rarely find an eye cream that can tackle the eyelids! The usual difference between products exclusively sold at the derma’s clinics vs those you find mainstream lies in delivery, formulation, clinical evidence in terms of results, and ingredient stability. So it’s also not just the ingredients Belo Store

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Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Cream

Made to work on dark circles and crow's feet, this Ole Henriksen icon quenches the are around the eye while improving texture and tone, thanks to vitamin C. What makes it unique is how it works as a corrector too, with pigments that brighten the undereye instantly, much inspired by the makeup artist favorite "banana powder" from where it takes its name. Sephora.com

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Dermalogica Biolumin-C Eye Serum

An old favorite, always a staple we go back to. This firming and brightnening eye serum is formulated with highly-bioavailble and stable vitamin C, which makes it easily absorbed and utlized. It also gently exfoliates and hydrates. Official Lazada Store

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Fillmed Eye Recover Mask

Addressing all signs of aging around the eyes, this global eye rejuvenation patch targets dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles, and eyelids sagging. We actually love how it doesn't neglect the lids, which is what makes it stand out apart from derm-grade formulation featuring HMW Polysaccharides, 3-Peptides, collagen peptide, and provitamin B5. Belo Store

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Sephora Collection Eye Mask

Practical and hardworking, these bio-cellulose eye masks give extra care to the eye contour area, depuffing and moisturizing the delicate skin. We use these two to three times a week. Ultrathin and super-absorbent, they are made from fermented coconut water. It come in several kinds meant to address various concerns: cucumber for soothing, pomegranate for toning, caffeine for brightening, watermelon for hydration. Sephora.ph

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Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Hydra Eye Patch

Applying this eye gel mask infused with 4K gold, colloidal gold, and hyaluronic acid is perhaps how the modern-day Cleopatra would be faking an eight-hour sleep or tackling flakey under-eyes. We love how this indulgent patches firm and hydrate and how they look Instagrammable too. Sephora.ph

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Aivee Mom Glow Kit

This kit is heaven sent for new, pregnant, and breastfeeding moms, making the search for pregnancy and breastfeedin-safe skincre products easy. But it isn't just for moms. This line is actually formulated with people with sensitive skin in mind, as it is paraben-, sulphate-, silicone-, dye-, and cruelty-free. It's a complete, simplied 4-step kit with the Aivee Mom Glow Cleanser, a nice gentle formula that will not overstrip; Toner; Serum with tranexamic acid and niacinamide for brigtening; and Cream with botanical extracts for lightening spots and discolorations. The aiveeclinic.com

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