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In case you haven't discovered it yet, Reddit is a great place to find unbiased reviews for your (*cough* impulse) beauty buys—aside from Cosmo, ofc! This little corner of the Internet is host to a bunch of subreddits dedicated to all things beauty, such as r/AsianBeauty or r/SkincareAddiction. But if you visit these groups, you may find that their recos aren't as readily available in our local stores and e-commerce sites like Shopee, Lazada, or TikTok Shop.
You're in luck, though: r/beautytalkph is a local subreddit that boasts a strong community of Pinay beauty girlies who share unbiased reviews on beauty products and comprehensive breakdowns of their regimens. One hot topic on there is TikTok-famous beauty products—are the products that local influencers peddle on the app really worth the hype?
We recently compiled the TikTok-famous makeup products that local Redditors say are worth buying; this time, we collated skincare products that are worth your coin. Check them out below:
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According to Reddit, These TikTok-Famous Skincare Products Are Worth the Hype
1. Cleansing Oil: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Cleansing oil is often an overlooked step in nighttime skincare routines—we want a regimen that's quick and efficient so we can get our zzZs in—but it's crucial in helping your complexion. It effectively melts away all the makeup and gunk accumulated on your face throughout the day and leaves you with baby-soft skin that's ready for the next steps of your routine.
Korean skincare brand SKIN1004's cleansing oil is highly raved about due to its formula packed with centella asiatica extract for calming the skin, sunflower seed oil and olive fruit oil to help with sebum production, and bergamot fruit oil and jojoba seed oil that packs in moisture.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil, P599, Shopee
2. Cleanser: Luxe Organix Cica Rescue Cleanser
When choosing a cleanser, you want to get something that will take off any excess dirt on your face without leaving it taut. This one from Luxe Organix is actually a low-pH cleanser, which means that it won't strip your face of its natural oils and won't exacerbate any breakouts.
Luxe Organix Cica Rescue Cleanser, P289, Shopee and Lazada
3. Toner: Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
If you find that regular toners leave your face too tight and dry, you might want to try out hydrating lotions. This one from the Japanese brand Naturie will give you soft, supple, and bouncy skin, thanks to its mix of Vitamin B and amino acids. And if your skin is feeling extra parched, the brand recommends doing a "moisturize sandwich," a.k.a. layering it at least three times for extra hydration!
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner, P379, Shopee and Lazada
4. Serum: Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum
Are you currently dealing with hyperpigmentation or dark spots left behind by previous breakouts? Give this serum from Good Molecules a shot. It's formulated with 10% niacinamide that will help in gently sloughing away dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion. It can also aid in strengthening your skin barrier with continued use.
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum (30 ml), P395, Shopee and Lazada
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5. Moisturizer: saipo True Dew Brightening Gel Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizers are essential in locking in all the good stuff you just applied on your face and letting them do their thing. If you're looking for a new moisturizer to try out, it's worth getting this one from the local skincare brand saipo. It contains five percent niacinamide that targets dark spots and texture, hyaluronic acid to plump up the skin, and grapeseed oil to keep the redness at bay. P.S. It also comes in a mini size—perf for your next trip.
saipo True Dew Brightening Gel Cream Moisturizer, P424, Shopee and Lazada
6. Sunscreen: Belo SunExpert Dewy Essence Sunscreen
Okay, we'll keep reminding you if we have to: make sure to apply sunscreen every day! If you're looking for one that doesn't feel malagkit and doesn't leave a white cast, try out Belo's Dewy Essence Sunscreen. It has SPF 50 PA ++++ that provides broad-spectrum protection from the sun's UVA/UVB rays.
Belo SunExpert Dewy Essence Sunscreen, P215, Shopee and Lazada
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7. Pimple Patches: Derma Angel Acne Patch for Night 12s
We think we can all agree when we say it's the worst when we suddenly wake up with a brand-new pimple on our face, especially when we've been so good at keeping up with our skincare routine. *sobs* It can be especially tempting to pick at it to just make it disappear, but it will only lead to scarring and further irritation—trust!
Instead, what you can do is slap a pimple patch on top of it to suck out the gunk and protect it from external irritants that might prolong its healing. This box of acne patches from Derma Angel is praised by local Redditors for being super madikit and for being thin enough that you can still apply your makeup on top of it.
Derma Angel Acne Patch for Night 12s, P159, Shopee and Lazada
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