When we concluded the year 2020, we listed our top favourite skincare products that we want every member of the TS Tribe to try! Ahead are our top picks:
1. THE INKEY LIST SUCCINIC ACID BLEMISH TREATMENT (15ML), ₱750.00
This blemish treatment from The Inkey List clears acne blemishes fast, reduces inflammation, and prevents clogged pores with our non-drying, gentle, and targeted treatment. With a cream formula, this is easily layered under makeup without drying or flaking. With 2% Succinic Acid, the targeted treatment gently reduces acne blemish size, reduces oil levels, and unblocks pores whilst also helping prevent them from clogging again after use. Combined with 1% Salicylic Acid, this targeted treatment will help shrink blemishes and blackheads whilst remaining gentle on the skin.
2. KRAVE BEAUTY MATCHA HEMP HYDRATING CLEANSER (120ML), ₱1,250.00
This antioxidant-rich jelly cleanser from Krave Beauty is as satisfying to use as it is effective. The bouncy gel formula creates a silky lather on the skin that lifts away impurities and irritants accumulated during the day. The best part? No dry, tight after-feeling like conventional cleansers. This uses coconut-based surfactants to deeply cleanse without stripping. Instead, nourishing Matcha and Hemp Seed Oil restore essential amino acids and antioxidants to the skin. No residue, no tightness, no worries.
3. HERBIVORE BOTANICALS BLUE TANSY INVISIBLE PORES RESURFACING CLARITY MASK (70ML), ₱3,050.00
This Blue Tansy Invisible Pores Resurfacing Clarity Mask from Herbivore Botanicals is best suited for oily and blemish-prone skin. This targets pores and blemishes, uneven skin texture, and dullness.
4. PAULA'S CHOICE SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA LIQUID EXFOLIANT (30ML-118ML), ₱880.00
This cult favorite, gentle leave-on exfoliant from Paula's Choice has salicylic acid that quickly unclogs pores, smooths wrinkles, brightens and evens out skin tone. BHA (beta hydroxy acid) sheds built-up layers of skin and has a fluid, lightweight texture that absorbs quickly.
5. CERAVE RENEWING SALICYLIC ACID CLEANSER (237ML), ₱1,375.00
This exfoliating cleanser from CeraVe effectively removes oil, dirt and makeup. This is also a multi-tasking product that helps sweep away dead cells, improves dryness, and softens rough skin. This salicylic acid enhanced cleanser with barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides keeps moisture in the skin while keeping irritants out. Also, the salicylic acid exfoliates, softens, and smoothens skin.
6. SUMMER FRIDAYS LIP BUTTER BALM (15G), ₱1,550.00
This silky vegan lip mask from Summer Fridays hydrates and soothes parched lips while sealing in moisture for lusher-than-life lips on demand day or night. This is packed with ultra-hydrating seed butters which are natural moisturizers that soothe, heal, and condition parched lips. This also has a unique blend of vegan waxes that softens and boosts shine all day with a smooth, never-greasy texture that feels heaven sent.
7. LANO LANOLIN EVERYWHERE MULTI-CREAM (85ML), ₱820.00
For the ultimate skincare minimalist, this is The One Cream from Lano to RULE THEM ALL. This transforms thirsty, ashy, and dry skin to nourished, hydrated, and silky skin. It is 1 clever cream to replace 5 (day cream, night cream, hand cream, eye cream, and body cream). This is an especially rich and gentle one-cream solution for allover and everywhere. Everywhere Multi-Cream is particularly great for hydrating ashy skin and keeping it glowing all day.
8. COSRX ADVANCED SNAIL 96 MUCIN POWER ESSENCE (100ML), ₱970.00
This snail mucin essence from Cosrx has the ability to repair everything from dry patches to acne breakouts, while helping zap hyperpigmentation and make skin glow and look its healthiest. Great for all skin types, this essence has a whopping 96% snail secretion filtrate for super intense repair and hydration. This vitamin-enriched formula helps in replenishing and revitalizing skin to prevent and repair damage, giving skin elasticity and hydration.
9. PIXI BY PETRA RETINOL TONIC (100ML), ₱1,000.00
This tonic from Pixi by Petra replenishes skin with its potent antioxidants. This reduces fine lines, smoothens complexion, firms skin, and boosts collagen production. This also has jasmine flower extract that heals and balances skin.
10. FRANK BODY SHIMMER SCRUB (100G-220G), ₱680.00
This scrub from Frank Body has nourishing ingredients that shimmer, smooth, and moisturize the body. This has glow dust, which are tiny gold and silver particles that hug skin after scrubbing. This also has natural exfoliators like sugar and salt that slough away dry skin. To add with the exfoliating, this has roasted coffee grinds that naturally buff away dry skin too. And lastly, grapeseed oil and vitamin E to keep skin moisturized and hydrated.