From cleansers to sheet masks, there are many skincare products lining the aisles of your local supermarket or drugstore that are just as effective as the fanciest brands.
Here is a list of skincare products that will help you feel and look good for under Php 500:
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, Php 249
In need of a makeup remover? Try this brand of micellar water! It wipes off makeup and oil buildup in just a few swipes without the need for rinsing and the risk of breaking out. Bonus point for the fact that it’s a cleanser, a toner, and a moisturizer in one.
Quick tip: Buy the bottle with the pink cap if you have dry to normal, or sensitive skin. If you have oily skin, the one with the blue cap is for you.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Acne Foaming Cleanser, Php 241
This cleanser is perfect for acne-prone and oily skin. A pea-sized amount of it is enough to create a rich lather that lifts out impurities from your pores, leaving you with a clean and smooth face. They really mean it when they say, “deep clean.”
Nivea Refreshingly Soft Moisturizing Cream, Php 264
A lightweight formula—lighter than its original counterpart—enriched with Jojoba oil (a botanical substance that locks in moisture by sealing your skin with a protective barrier) and vitamin E that keep your skin refreshingly smooth and soft without leaving traces of grease behind.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+, Php 488
Are you a member of the oily/combination skin club? Then slather on SPF daily without looking like a greasy ghost using this cooling water-based sunscreen. Its lightweight formula contains Hyaluronic acid (the Holy Grail to wrinkle-free, hydrated skin) and citrus essence that do more than just protect your face from the searing heat of the sun. It wears well under makeup, too!
Evian Facial Spray, Php 349
Hot days, or cold ones spent in an office, call for a hydration boost, and that’s what the Evian Facial Spray is for. A couple of spritzes will water (literally) and freshen your skin. It also works as a setting spray or a mist to tone down the thickness of your makeup. Definitely one to up your selfie game!
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches, Php 200
You only have to wait overnight to get rid of pesky pimples with these skin-blending clear patches. Dubbed as a “Hydrophilic Wound Dressing,” the COSRX patches treat popped pimples for what they technically are: open wounds caused by bacterial infection. The patches suck the bacteria, oil, and other impurities out of your skin without scarring and drying it. They come in three varied sizes, so you have more options.
Leaders Mediu Amino Clearing Mask, Php 94
This mask is enriched with not one, not two, not even five, but seventeen different types of amino acids that, along with lotus flower extract and vitamin C, hydrate, moisturize, and leave skin feeling fresh and looking radiant. It also soothes redness and pimples. All these benefits in one!
Other than being wallet-friendly, it helps that these products are easily accessible for the long haul, which is important as it’s not enough to use a skincare product only for a while. So, try them out!
All products featured on Zee are independently selected by the writer. Products are on the shelves and prices are accurate at the time of writing.
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