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Cosmopolitan editors and other beauty junkies tested almost 300 products just to find the best ones for Pinays. It was a long, meticulous process, but worth it in the end. ;)
Without further ado, here are the best hair, skincare, body care, and makeup products that will make sure you look and stay flawless all day, every day!
This base is long-wearing and weightless, making it an ideal foundation to wear in this humid country.
Price: P2,400
Where to buy: Rustan's The Beauty Source
Its a pen-type product that allows you to easily target problem areas to instantly brighten them. Since it's travel-friendly, you can touch-up anywhere, any time!
Price: P725
Where to buy: Robinsons Department Store
Infused with collagen, aloe vera, and chamomile, In2It's cooling setting spray will leave your skin refreshed and radiant and your makeup looking 100%.
Price: P299.75
Where to buy: SM Beauty
This powder has a strong yellow tone that color-corrects, sets, and smooths over your complexion for a matte and bright finish.
Price: P599
Where to buy: SM Beauty
A classic pick to turn to when you want a matte and fresh-looking complexion all day.
Price: P165
Where to buy: Watsons
This makeup base doubles as a sunscreen, and it cancels out dullness, too!
Price: P825
Where to buy: Robinsons Department Store
This is the ultimate "anti-cake" concealer! Its silky, lightweight formula can be built up until you have your desired coverage, and will stay fresh-looking all day.
Price: P2,800
Where to buy: SM Aura
If you like your makeup look to have a soft, natural finish, you'll love this ultra-fine loose powder. It sets your cream and liquid products like a dream, leaving your skin matte, but not cakey.
Price: P210
Where to buy: Althea.ph
Cop a flawless and glass skin-like complexion with this full-coverage cushion foundation.
Price: P1,650
Where to buy: Trinoma
Whatever your skin tone is, you'll be able to choose your new favorite highlighting shade in this gorgeous copper-toned palette. The best part? This can double as an eyeshadow, too!
Price: P975
Where to buy: Zalora
The warm and cool shades in the palette are all the colors you'll ever need to chisel out your cheekbones.
Price: P395
Where to buy: Lazada
This blush gives cheeks the ~*perfect*~ amount of color and glow, without looking cakey or powdery. You'll only need a little for your cheeks, so this pan will last a really long time.
Price: P1,550
Where to buy: Rustan's The Beauty Source
For eyes that will ~*sparkle*~ from day-to-night, the Tom Ford Eye Quad is the one that you need! The shadows are buttery, blendable, and they don't have any fallout!
Price: P4,500
Where to buy: Adora
Here at Cosmo, we loooove wearing colored eyeliner—it's a great way to make your eyes pop with almost zero effort! Our favorite formula is the classic BYS Eyeliner Pencil because its smudge-proof formula easily glides on the lids and the color stays vibrant until the end of the day!
Price: P169
Where to buy: Zalora
This pencil is pigmented, long-lasting, and matches most Asian hair colors. It also comes with a built-in sharpener so you can create precise, hair-like strokes each time you use it.
Price: P695
Where to buy: Beauty Bar
If you lead an active lifestyle, but still want to look fab while doing those lunges and sprints, this pencil eyeliner will stay with you through it all.
Price: P379.75
Where to buy: Watsons
Oily eyelids have met their match with this primer! It creates a dry, matte layer over your lid that allows eyeshadows and eyeliners to properly stick on. Also, you can put this on before applying lipstick to smooth out any lines and prevent cracking.
Price: P1,560
Where to buy: Greenbelt 3
A liquid liner that can rival those that cost more than P1,000! Its pigment is black AF and instantly sets so it won't go anywhere.
Price: P170
Where to buy: Watsons
PSA: The hype is real! This mascara really gives your lashes a ton of volume and length and helps maintain that perfect curl the whole day.
Price: P500
Where to buy: Zalora
If you're tired of your clear brow gel barely holding your kilay hairs up, you HAVE to try this one! The product itself is lightweight and lasts through everything—even an intense workout session.
Price: P1,400
Where to buy: Robinsons Magnolia
This pizza cutter eyeliner may seem intimidating, but once you get used to the motions, you'll be able to create a cat eye in just a few seconds.
Price: P625
Where to buy: SM Beauty
The toasted nude shade of this liquid lipstick is perfect for Pinay skin tones.
Price: P575
Where to buy: Robinsons Department Store
If you love wearing matte lipsticks, nourish your pout with moisture and prevent chapped lips by applying a thin layer of this lip oil before bedtime.
Price: P199.75
Where to buy: Robinsons Department Store
It's famous for hydrating and nourishing skin, so it's no surprise pawpaw works as an amazing lip balm, too! Bye, chapped lips!
Price: P245
Where to buy: Beauty Bar
This extremely pigmented lipstick is made for ladies who aren't shy of wearing bold and bright hues.
Price: P295
Where to buy: AvonShop.ph
This rosy MLBB shade can work with whatever makeup look you want to wear.
Price: P185
Where to buy: Robinsons Department Store
As a white/clear lip liner, you can use this for EVERY LIP COLOR you have—you won't have to bring a ton of lip liners with you whenever you travel!
Price: P895
Where to buy: SM Beauty
First of all, its strawberry candy scent is ~*heavenly*~. And second, it gives your lips a juicy and full look with one swipe.
Price: P1,200
Where to buy: Sephora.ph
A versatile mousse tint that looks natural on the cheeks and lips.
Price: P450
Where to buy: Robinsons Galleria
No angry pimple can ever withstand this toner loaded with AHA and BHA ingredients. It can reduce a blemish's inflammation overnight.
Price: P75
Where to buy: Shopee
If you hate how some makeup removers leave your skin dry and red, you'll love this one! It's formulated with different oils to thoroughly remove every bit of foundation, eyeshadow, and mascara without irritating your skin.
Price: P2,800
Where to buy: Rustan's The Beauty Source
This gentle gel-based facial cleanser works for all skin types leaves your skin feeling clean but never dry.
Price: P249
Where to buy: Robinsons Supermarket
If you like low-maintenance beauty products, the Makeup Eraser will be your new best friend. All you have to do to get your makeup off at the end of the day is to wet the cloth and gently wipe it on your face to get rid of any product.
Price: P1,290
Where to buy: Beauty Bar
This gentle and lightweight essence brightens your complexion over time and helps fade old acne marks and scars.
Price: P1,299
Where to buy: Robinsons Department Store
This powerful serum prevents sagging and fine lines around the eye area. The result: A fresh and wide-awake gaze.
Price: P4,400
Where to buy: SM Megamall
Always bring this pimple spot treatment in your bag to soothe zits as soon as they appear.
Price: P169
Where to buy: Watsons
This product's mist is so fine and lightweight that it actually feels like you're not spritzing anything! Not only does it instantly refresh your skin, but it also helps set your makeup beautifully!
Price: P525
Where to buy: Glorietta 4
Apply this exfoliating cream once the blemish has healed to reduce the scar's pigmentation.
Price: P155
Where to buy: SM Beauty
For a hydrated and balanced complexion, apply a few drops of this on your face and body every night for extra nourishment! Bonus: It can help fade acne marks and dark spots!
Price: P495
Where to buy: SM Beauty
If your skin isn't in its best state due to the drastic weather changes, apply this every day. It contains Avene's famous Thermal Spring Water that instantly soothes and calms your complexion, leaving it moisturized and protected.
Price: P2,040
Where to buy: Watsons
For a richer moisturizer, try this water-oil formula! It turns into a watery consistency once you apply it on your skin, but leaves a dewy (but not greasy) finish.
Price: P920
Where to buy: Zalora
The sun's rays accelerate the skin's aging, and this sunscreen's ingredients create the best shield to keep your complexion youthful and protected.
Price: P329
Where to buy: Watsons
This moisturizer brightens skin and tightens your pores to keep it looking flawless all day. Plus, it has SPF30 to protect your skin and prevent dark spots from appearing.
Price: P599
Where to buy: Lazada
An exfoliating + nourishing sleeping mask that works overnight to get rid of dead skin cells, rejuvenate skin, and even out skin tone. The lightweight consistency is perfect for hot, sunny days.
Price: P265
Where to buy: Lazada
If you're always dealing with red and irritated skin, apply this mask after cleansing and leave it on for five minutes. Once you wash it off, your skin will feel soothed and moisturized.
Price: P2,950
Where to buy: Greenbelt 5
If you have oily or acne-prone skin, this clay mask will suck out all the excess sebum and pimple-causing bacteria from your skin. Alternatively, you can also use it as an overnight spot treatment to dry out zits.
Price: P1,550
Where to buy: SM Megamall
This fresh-smelling dry shampoo loaded with natural ingredients is perfect to instantly refresh and volumize your locks for no-wash days.
Price: P218
Where to buy: BeachBorn.ph
While this hair oil is on the thicker and stickier side, one small pump is all you need on your damp locks to give it a healthy, sleek look!
Price: P2,200
Where to buy: Pure Beauty
If your hair color is not as vibrant as it used to be, this sulfate-free conditioner is specially created to bring your dye job back to life!
Price: P109
Where to buy: Lazada
You can score celeb-like beach wave hair without a hair stylist, thanks to this self-rotating curling iron.
Price: P3,599
Where to buy: Watsons
Hands down, this mighty tube can resurrect damaged locks in just three minutes. You'll have soft and bouncy locks after just one shower—we guarantee it!
Price: P149
Where to buy: Watsons
No joke, if you have dry and damaged hair, this shampoo will solve that after one use. Your mane will instantly feel softer, smoother, and more manageable.
Price: P206.85
Where to buy: Lazada
Aside from having one of the best designs (We can't stop looking at it!) Eva NYC's hair iron doesn't suck out the natural oils from your hair, so your locks won't look or feel dry and frizzy after.
Price: P3,599
Where to buy: SM Beauty
This hair mask is r-i-c-h. With emu oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and argan oil, your dry, brittle strands will be instantly repaired!
Price: P580
Where to buy: SM Megamall
This deliciously-scented lotion will deeply moisturize your skin without leaving it sticky or greasy. It's the perfect after-shower product to use.
Price: P179
Where to buy: Robinsons Department Store
This face and body lotion will help brighten dark marks, pigmentation, and other skin issues.
Price: P649
Where to buy: Lazada
Apply this 30 minutes before heading outdoors to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. It's non-sticky and lightweight so you can even reapply it on exposed areas throughout the day.
Price: P299
Where to buy: Lazada
You'll have a hard time choosing your favorite shade from Revlon's line of nail colors. The formula goes on smoothly on the nail, which makes it very user-friendly for DIY manis.
Price: P250
Where to buy: Watsons
This moisturizing body wash exfoliates and evens out discolored areas, leaving the skin brighter and softer after every shower.
Price: P99
Where to buy: Shopee
An anti-oxidant and vitamin E-rich cream that protects and hydrates the skin.
Price: P120
Where to buy: Landmark Trinoma
Unlike most body oils, this one is lightweight! Whether it's summer or maginaw, your skin will still feel hydrated sans the stickiness. (P.S., You can also use it on your hair, nails, and face!)
Price: P2,350
Where to buy: Zalora
If you constantly deal with eczema and psoriasis flare-ups, including this lotion in your body care regimen will make 'em stop. It's fragrance-free, lightweight, and calms down any angry red patches.
Price: P880
Where to buy: SM Beauty
This body wash is your ally in fighting body acne and bad odor.
Price: P155
Where to buy: Watsons
Its Eau de Parfum formula guarantees that it will last all day—even in hot weather. Plus, you can't help but fall in love with its sweet and fruity scent.
Price: P5,950
Where to buy: Rustan's The Beauty Source
This refreshing body spray is your BFF if you commute daily: It banishes amoy-araw and other odors!
Price: P148
Where to buy: SM North EDSA
This deodorant is guaranteed to keep your underarms dry and fresh, even when you're in a jampacked MRT! Also, you can spray it in between your toes to prevent pasmado feet.
Price: P89
Where to buy: Watsons
Coffee-drinkers won't need to worry about their yellowish teeth, because this mouthwash REALLY brightens your pearly whites within weeks of regular use.
Price: P125
Where to buy: Watsons
You'll love this razor's flexible head that ensures you'll get a smooth, close shave anywhere on your body and prevents accidental cuts.
Price: P509
Where to buy: SM Beauty
If you're super obsessed with having fresh breath and brighter teeth, use this toothpaste twice a day to see stellar results.
Price: P109
Where to buy: Watsons
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Mixi Ignacio
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