It used to be quite a challenge to get quality makeup from Pinoy beauty brands because there weren't a lot of choices. Now, there are tons of proudly Pinoy brands that have elevated the local beauty industry, with their products that are not only at par with international brands, but also affordable.
If you're coming home to the Philippines for the holidays, take it as an opportunity to revisit familiar brands and make space for new ones in your luggage to take back with you as a little baon and pasalubong for your friends overseas. Below, we listed down the 10 best local beauty brands you can support for a *little* taste of home:
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SkinPotions
You might have seen SkinPotions on your Instagram feeds with their ~*super cute*~ packaging and graphics. It's a proudly Pinoy brand that started in 2013 with a few organic skincare items. Fast forward to almost seven years later, the brand has expanded its line to include makeup items, too!
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓SkinPotions' Snowberry Cream Mask has been their bestseller since it was released in 2015. It's an all-in-one cream that fights pimples and lightens hyperpigmentation. It can also be used as a makeup primer to give your skin a smooth matte finish. This facial cream is best used if you have oily and acne-prone skin.
CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓watch nowSkinPotions Snowberry Cream Mask, P465, Lazada
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Colourette Cosmetics
If you love multipurpose products and creating monochromatic looks, Colourette is your best bet. The brand began in 2015 and has since then opened up stores, kiosks, and stalls all over the country!
The brand has a lot of makeup products, but the Colourtints are still their bestsellers. They are oil-based tints that come in two finishes (fresh and matte). They recently debuted new packaging and 10 new shades in their lineup.
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Colourette Colourtint, P149, Lazada
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Hello Glow
If you're clueless about skincare and you're looking for a brand that will eliminate the guesswork, check our Hello Glow! Each of their skincare sets is specifically targeted to common Pinay skincare concerns like breakouts, uneven skin tone, and dull skin. They also have wellness drinks like collagen coffee and fiber-rich apple juice!
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Hello Glow Skincare Sets, P360 each, Lazada
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Happy Skin
Jacqe Yuengtian-Gutierrez and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo started Happy Skin in 2013 to address the Pinay's need for skin-friendly and easy-to-use cosmetics. Today, the brand is not only limited to makeup—they also have skin and nail care products!
If it's your first time buying from Happy Skin, you can't go wrong with their Shut Up & Kiss Me Moisturizing Matte Lippie. It's a lightweight lip crayon with an ultra-matte finish that is non-drying.
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Happy Skin Shut Up & Kiss Me Moisturizing Matte Lippie, P649, Lazada
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Sunnies Face
Sunnies' minimalist, cool-girl aesthetic paired with their affordable prices made them a hit with Pinay beauty junkies. Their introductory product in 2018, the Fluffmatte Lipsticks, remain their bestseller. These powder matte lippies come in 15 universally flattering shades.
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Sunnies Face Fluffmatte, P345, Lazada
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BLK Cosmetics
BLK Cosmetics has always impressed us with their makeup products that are made for Pinays who like having a simple beauty routine. Aside from their Creamy Cheek Paints, another product worth trying are the Multitasking Sticks.
You can use these as blush, lippie, and even as a cream eyeshadow. These will save you money and kikay kit space!
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓BLK Cosmetics Multitasking Sticks, P399, Lazada
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Ever Bilena
No local beauty brand roundup would be complete without Ever Bilena—it's one of the OG beauty brands in the country. Their affordable price point and up-to-date products make them come out on top even after a long time!
As an established brand, Ever Bilena has an extensive lineup of products, but you should try Toast of New York, their bestselling Matte Lipstick shade. It's a pinkish-brown hue that suits all skin tones. The best part is its budget-friendly price tag!
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Toast of New York, P165, Lazada
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Careline
ICYDK, Careline is no longer the pa-tweetums brand you used to know—it went through a *major* rebranding in 2017 with brand-new products and packaging. With its revamped tagline "Better Than Basic," the brand promises to provide trendy and edgy cosmetics with the Pinay youth in mind, and they've surely delivered!
If you have to try one thing from their product lineup, it would have to be the Soft Suede Lipsticks. They have a creamy matte finish that's lightweight but pigmented. They currently have six nude shades for all skin tones.
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Careline Soft Suede Lipstick, P165, Lazada
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Vice Cosmetics
If the name *kind of* sounds familiar, it's because this brand is owned by actor and comedian Vice Ganda! The makeup maven started Vice Cosmetics in 2017 as a way of honoring his mother. Now two years old, the brand has released several fantastic products and even a collaboration with BT21!
If you're in need of a compact setting powder, look no further than Vice Cosmetics' Duo Finish Foundation. It will give you that soft, airbrushed finish with medium to full coverage. In fact, it's so good that we named it the Best Pressed Powder for our 2019 Cosmpolitan Beauty Awards!
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Vice Cosmetics Duo Finish Foundation, P245, Lazada
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Ellana Cosmetics
Ellana Cosmetics was established in 2008 and is currently the number one mineral cosmetic brand in the country. Perhaps their product with the most visual recall is their Loose Mineral Foundation that come in *cute* pastel packets. Just a little dusting of this guarantees a smooth and flawless coverage with oil-control properties and SPF 16.
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Ellana Cosmetics Loose Mineral Foundation Refill, P99, Lazada
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