For the fourth year in a row, we've dedicated ourselves to trying out all the best beauty products, ranging from sun care, hair care, skincare, body care, to makeup so you can curate your list of summer beauty must-haves. Presenting, this year's Summer Beauty Bucket List!
Below, we've reviewed and listed down all the beauty products you'll ever need for summer:
SUN CARE
1. Cushion Compact with SPF: Laneige Marshmallow Sun Cushion
We couldn’t stop ourselves from using this cushion compact. Aside from its sun protection benefit, it instantly brightens the complexion and blurs large pores. Consider this your secret to getting glass skin in seconds.
Price: P1,350
Where to get: SM Makati, Lazada
2. Body Sunscreen: Belo Reef-Friendly SPF 60 PA++++
Be kind to your skin—and to sea animals! This sunblock doesn’t contain any ingredients that may be harmful to marine life. The Belo Reef-Friendly sunscreen is free from oxybenzone, octinoxate, parabens, triclosan, PABA, octocrylene, and 4-methylbenzylidene. Best of all, it has high SPF content so you’re sure that your skin won’t be damaged by UV rays.
Price: P374.75
Where to get: Robinsons Department Store, Watsons, SM Beauty, Landmark Department Store, and Lazada
3. Best Lotion with SPF: Vaseline Healthy White Fresh & Fair Cooling UV Gel Lotion With Menthol
A non-sticky SPF-enriched gel lotion that brightens uneven skin tone and leaves a lasting, cooling effect.
Price: P329
Where to get: Robinsons Department Store, SM Beauty, Landmark Department Store, and Watsons
4. Best Face Sunscreen: A'pieu Pure Block Sun Cream
The A’pieu Pure Block Sun Cream is a great product for everyday wear because it has a lightweight formula with a matte finish. It protects the skin from pollutants, making it the perfect product to use when you go outside or you're sitting by a window where the sunlight is streaming in.
Price: P725
Where to get: SM Megamall, BeautyMNL
SKINCARE - CLEANSING
1. Toner: Luxe Organix Miracle Toner AHA/BHA Pore Clarifying Treatment
This toner has all the ingredients that can transform an acne-prone complexion: Salicylic acid purifies the skin, tea tree oil heals pimples, and glycolic acid exfoliates dead skin cells.
Price: P349
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty
2. Facial Cleansing Device: Foreo Luna Mini 3
This clever facial cleansing device is the key to getting *that* glow you’ve always wanted. It features extra-gentle silicone touchpoints and 8,000 T-Sonic pulsations per minute at 12 intensities to expertly lift away dirt, oil, and sweat for a fresh, radiant complexion. It’s waterproof and hygienic, too—cleaning it up will never be a problem!
Price: P9,400
Where to get: Sephora.ph
3. Makeup Remover: Pond's Vitamin Micellar Water in Nourishing Milk
This micellar water is unlike any other—it’s loaded with vitamins A, B3, B5, C, & E and milk essence that nourish your skin as you remove dirt and makeup.
Price: P109
Where to get: Watsons, Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, SM Beauty, and Lazada
4. Facial Wash: Senka Perfect Whip
The Senka Perfect Whip is sikat all over the globe because of many reasons: Its gentle formula effectively cleanses the face without drying the skin out, and it has a very affordable price. It’s also suitable for all skin types!
Price: P279
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty, and Lazada
SKINCARE - NOURISHING
1. Mask: Papa Recipe Bombee Honey Mask
This sheet mask is enriched with honey essence and propolis extract that soothe tired, inflamed skin. We highly suggest using this after a long, stressful day.
Price: P149
Where to get: BeautyMNL
2. Eye Care: Mary Kay Hydrogel Eye Patches
Go extra with your eye skincare routine by adding these patches to your regimen. These can revive tired peepers and get rid of puffiness in a jiffy.
Where to buy: Mary Kay dealers nationwide
3. Brightening Essence: Olay Light Perfecting Essence
Fade dark spots and brighten uneven skin tone with the help of this essence. You’ll score a luminous complexion with regular use.
Price: P1,399
Where to get: Robinsons Department Store, Watsons, SM Beauty, and Landmark Department Store
4. Serum: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
We know its price is not exactly budget-friendly, but given how it can effectively prevent the signs of aging, you can consider a bottle of this serum an investment. Your skin will become glowing and youthful the more you use it—global fans can attest to this!
Price: P4,200
Where to get: SM Megamall, SM Aura, and Rustan's The Beauty Source
5. Moisturizer: Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream
The hot weather can dehydrate your skin—even if you have an oily complexion. Restore your skin’s hydration with a refreshing gel-based moisturizer like the Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream. It has an easy-to-absorb formula that works for all skin types.
Price: P1,950
Where to get: SM Makati, Lazada
BODY CARE
1. Perfume: Marc Jacobs Daisy Daze
We guarantee that this citrusy fragrance is the summer scent you’ve been looking for. Its light, refreshing scent will suit your sunny mood. It lasts long on the skin, too!
Where to get: SM Beauty, Rustan’s The Beauty Source
2. Cologne: Belo Baby Cologne in Cool Drizzle
This baby cologne is a certified “fresh lang” must-have because of its light floral, clean scent. It can also moisturize and soothe the skin.
Price: P85
Where to get: Watsons, Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, SM Beauty, and supermarkets nationwide
3. Feminine Wash: pH Care Intimate Wash in Cool Wind
This feminine wash will keep your bikini area feeling fresh and cool all day. Plus, it helps maintain the vulva’s pH level.
Price: P148
Where to get: Watsons, Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, SM Beauty, and Lazada
4. Body Cleanser: Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash
You’ll love the soft feel of your skin every time you shower with this deeply moisturizing body wash. It leaves a lovely, delicate scent, too.
Price: P105
Where to get: Watsons, Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, and SM Beauty
5. Deodorant: Dove Ultimate Repair Dark Marks Corrector (spray)
If you worry about your underarms' uneven skin tone, we highly suggest that you try this gentle deodorant spray. It has niacinamide that works to brighten dark marks, plus its 1/4 moisturizing cream content will keep your pits smooth and bump-free.
Price: P249
Where to get: Watsons, Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, SM Beauty, and Lazada
6. Lightweight Body Cream: Scentence Acidic Green Refreshing Sorbet
A lightweight body cream with a gel texture that never feels sticky on the skin. Bonus: It has a lasting cooling effect, making it perfect for hot weather.
Price: P1,080
Where to get: BeautyMNL
7. Body Lotion: Myra Classic Vitamin Lotion
ICYDK, hot weather can dehydrate your skin. You’ll be needing this non-greasy body lotion to keep your skin soft and hydrated without the malagkit feel.
Price: P70
Where to get: Watsons, Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, SM Beauty, and supermarkets nationwide
HAIR CARE
1. Conditioner: Cream Silk Hydra Fresh in Fresh & Bouncy
Bring the life and volume back to your limp strands with the Fresh & Bouncy variant of Cream Silk's Hydra Fresh line. No more greasy residue; hello, soft and manageable hair!
Price: P259
Where to get: Watsons, Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, SM Beauty, and Lazada
2. Hair serum: Mise En Scene Perfect Hair Serum
If you're a big fan of bleaching and coloring your hair, chances are, your strands are dry and brittle. Transform them into smoother, silkier, more manageable locks with just a few drops of this super raved about hair serum! Your tresses will thank you, we promise.
Price: P559
Where to get: BeautyMNL, Lazada
3. Shampoo for Oily Scalp: Scentence Acidic Green Salt Scrub Shampoo
As much as we love our serums and dry shampoo, they tend to leave residue on our hair which can weigh it down over time. Give your scalp the ~detox~ it needs by using the Scentence Acidic Green Salt Scrub Shampoo once or twice a week as an exfoliating treatment. The peppermint and eucalyptus extracts are a nice touch, as they leave your scalp with an icy feeling that stays long after you've rinsed it off.
Price: P680
Where to get: Robinsons Department Store
4. Conditioner for Oily Scalp: Head & Shoulders Cool Menthol Conditioner
This tried-and-true conditioner is effective for keeping dandruff at bay while leaving your locks soft and moisturized.
Price: P130
Where to get: Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, SM Beauty, supermarkets nationwide, and Watsons
5. Shampoo: Sunsilk Watermelon Freshness
This shampoo gives a cooling feel and a fruity scent that will keep your tresses smelling fresh, even in hot weather.
Price: P110
Where to get: Watsons, Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, SM Beauty, and Lazada
6. Conditioner for chemically treated hair: Dove 1 Minute Serum Conditioner Intense Repair
If you like bleaching, dyeing, or heat-styling your tresses, you need to incorporate this one minute conditioner treatment in your hair care routine. It has a lightweight formula that doesn't leave your strands greasy. Instead, it just hydrates, manages, and protects!
Price: P269
Where to get: Watsons, Robinsons Department Store, Landmark Department Store, SM Beauty, and Lazada
MAKEUP - BASE
1. Foundation: Revlon ColorStay Life-Proof Matte Foundation Stick
For a full-coverage base that you can easily apply even when you’re on the go, turn to Revlon’s ColorStay Life-Proof Matte Foundation Stick. You only need a few swipes to cover your entire face!
Price: P725
Where to get: SM Beauty, Watsons
2. Concealer: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
This iconic concealer has a creamy, easy-to-blend formula that can be used to either camouflage or brighten certain parts of your face. It has a medium to full coverage with a ~radiant~ finish.
Price: P1,750
Where to get: Rustan's the Beauty Source
3. Affordable Concealer: Covergirl Trublend It's Lit Brightening Concealer
Cover up your blemishes in one go with this concealer! It has a twisting mechanism that takes out just an ample amount of product. Its smooth and velvety texture makes it super easy to blend with your fingers.
Price: P479
Where to get: BeautyMNL, SM Beauty, and Watsons
4. Affordable Setting Spray: Ellana Cosmetics Stay Fresh Setting Spray
If you need a locally made multipurpose mist, the Ellana Cosmetics' Stay Fresh Setting Spray is your best bet. It can be used to prime your face before applying makeup to lock your lewk into place and as a midday refresher. This bottle contains skin-loving ingredients, too!
Price: P599
Where to get: SM Beauty, BeautyMNL
5. Cushion Compact: Tom Ford Traceless Touch Foundation Cushion Compact
For a "your-skin-but-better" finish, use Tom Ford's Traceless Touch Foundation Cushion Compact. We can't sing enough praises about this bad boy—it covers up redness, dark spots, and acne marks while leaving our complexion looking radiant and smooth!
Price: P2,800
Where to get: Rustan's Makati, Adora Greenbelt
6. Setting spray: MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Coconut
To help your makeup last all day, spritz on the cult-fave MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ setting spray. This iconic mist now comes in a coconut scent for that refreshing scent that's very appropriate for summer.
Price: P1,300
Where to get: SM Megamall, SM Aura, and Lazada
7. Lightweight Base: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
On days where you can’t be bothered to put on too much makeup but you still want to look presentable, this cult-favorite tinted moisturizer will do the work for you. It will even out your complexion without the heavy, mask-like feel.
Price: P2,450
Where to get: Rustan's The Beauty Source
8. Primer: Pond's Tone-up Cream
Before applying your base products, prime your skin with the Pond’s Tone-up Cream. Not only will it brighten up your complexion, but it will also minimize the appearance of large pores and rough skin texture.
Price: P259
Where to get: Watsons, BeautyMNL
9. Powder: Revlon Photoready Candid Anti-Pollution Setting Powder in 001
A light dusting of this setting powder will give your complexion a flawless airbrushed finish. It also protects your skin from harmful irritants you get when you're exposed to pollution.
Price: P975
Where to get: SM Beauty, Lazada
MAKEUP - CHEEKS
1. Multi-use Product: Happy Skin Color Play Multi-Use Mousse in Peach Bum
Dewy skin is *in* for the summer. To cop the look, simply tap two tiny dots of this ultra-pigmented but lightweight mousse on your cheeks and blend away!
Price: P649
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty, and Lazada
2. Blush: Careline Oil Control Blush-On in Red Velvet
One of the newer shades of Careline’s famous oil control blushes, Red Velvet is a pinkish-red shade that immediately gives your complexion the wash of color it needs.
Price: P95
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty
3. Highlighter: Vice Cosmetics Aura Glow in Splendid
Splendid is a champagne highlighter color that is flattering for Pinay complexions. It’s also easy to build up—you can go from a dewy look to a blinding glow with just a few sweeps.
Price: P145
Where to get: SM Beauty, BeautyMNL, and Lazada
4. Bronzer: EB Advance Face Trio in Fig Trio
To streamline your makeup routine, have the EB Advance Face Trio in your makeup kit. It already contains a blush, highlighter, and bronzer in a thin compact, so you have all your complexion needs in one product!
Price: P275
Where to get: SM Beauty, Lazada, BeautyMNL, and Watsons
MAKEUP - LIPS
1. Longwearing Liquid Lipstick: Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink
The last thing you want to worry about is your lipstick getting ~everywhere~. To help keep your mind at ease, use THE Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink—once it’s on, it’s on (until you remove it, of course).
Price: P349
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty, and Lazada
2. Lightweight Liquid Lipstick: L'Oréal Paris Rouge Signature Matte Lip Tint
If you love the staying power of liquid lipstick but *hate* how drying it can be, use L’Oreal’s Rouge Signature Matte Lip Tint. It’s super lightweight, but its pigment can last the entire day—you get the best of both worlds here!
Price: P399
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty, and Lazada
3. Water-based Lip and Cheek Tint: Ever Bilena Blush Rush in Toast of New York
We believe that every Pinay should have a reliable, go-to lip tint in their kikay kits. Ever Bilena’s best-selling shade, Toast of New York, finally has a roller ball version! The pinkish-brown shade works for all occasions and skin tones. Plus, it can be applied to your cheeks and lids for an easy monochromatic lewk.
Price: P130
Where to get: SM Beauty, Watsons
4. Lipstick: Vice Cosmetics Ganda Lang Creme Lipstick in Ganda Pala Eh!
If you need a lippie that can take you from morning meetings to girls’ night outs, use Ganda Pala Eh! from Vice Cosmetics Ganda Lang Crème Lipstick line. Its rosy pink hue is flattering on mestizas and morenas.
Price: P195
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty, and Lazada
MAKEUP - BROWS
1. All-in-one Eyebrow Product: Blythe Cosmetics Perfect Brow Trio
If you have a limited kikay kit space but you live by the saying “kilay is life,” then you need an all-in-one eyebrow product like the Blythe Cosmetics’ Perfect Brow Trio. It has everything you need, from powder, pencil, to gel!
Price: P265
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty, and Lazada
2. Eyebrow Mascara: Vice Cosmetics Gandoll Volumizing Brow Gel
To cop that oh-so-trendy feathery brow look, a few coats of Vice Cosmetics’ Gandoll Volumizing Brow Gel will do just the trick.
Price: P195
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty, and Lazada
3. Eyebrow Pen: K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyebrow Liner
If you haven’t tried using an eyebrow pen to fill in your arches, then you haven’t lived, TBH! K-Palette’s Real Lasting Eyebrow is one of our favorites—it's long-lasting, smudge-proof, and easy to apply.
Price: P845
Where to get: SM Beauty, Lazada
MAKEUP - EYES
1. Eyeshadow: Blythe Cosmetics Starlight Eyes in Pegasus
Dab a tiny bit of Pegasus on your lids for an easy pop of shimmer. Its beautiful bronze color complements Pinays’ brown eyes very well!
Price: P195
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty, and Lazada
2. Eyeliner: Ever Bilena All Day Eyeliner Pen
Oily lids don’t stand a chance against this budget-friendly, true black eyeliner!
Price: P200
Where to get: SM Beauty, Watsons
3. Mascara: Careline Skinny Mascara
If you have short and stick-straight lashes, a few coats of Careline’s Skinny Mascara are all you need to score a wide-awake look.
Price: P150
Where to get: Watsons, SM Beauty
***
Follow Cheska and Ira on Instagram.
Follow Cosmo PH Beauty on Instagram.
***
We are officially on Viber! Be part of the Cosmo Viber Community by clicking here! You can also visit the Sticker Market and download the “Cosmo Girl Sticker Set” here to be automatically part of the group. The stickers will only be available until April 27, so don’t miss out on the fun!