r/beautyph

Hi so I’m on vacation here in PH and am very interested in the makeup here. I already have a small list of makeup I plan on getting but do you have any holy grails or favourites you recommend I should try for my own?

I have an upcoming outdoor event na morning to midnight, and I need your recos na tested nyo na talaga pls. ang hirap maniwala sa socmed bc puro affiliates 😭

I need a full makeup routine & product recos na kaya labanan ang commute, and our weather ngayon na either humid or binabagyo.

vv interested in
- tricks for humidity / rain
- long lasting products for base & setting the makeup
- specific order on how you apply your makeup

about me: very oily, pawisin, and idk what happens pero yung face ko parang an hr or two palang parang kinakain nya na yung makeup 😭😭

what skincare products can u recommend for dark circles and pimples? been struggling with dark circles ever since. i only use powder foundation tapos minsan nagiging visible sya since di din ako maalam mag makeup talaga. gusto ko sana bumili ng concealer para man lang di magmukhang puyat always but di ko alam pano gamitin and baka masayang lang pera ko 😭 need helpzzzz

I’ve been searching through Reddit and TikTok for Aquaphor reviews here in the Philippines, pero I couldn’t find any decent or detailed ones, so I figured I’d share my own experience lol kasi baka may iba din na naghahanap ng review.

I have severely dry lips, and unfortunately, naging mannerism ko na rin yung pagkikitkit ng dry skin. Like, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Umabot pa sa point na nae-excite akong gumising the next morning kasi alam kong healed na yung lips ko and may bagong makikitkit na naman ako. HAHAHAHA yes, ganon kalala 😭

I’ve tried different variants of the following:

Vaseline – I’ve tried different variants, including the original. For me, it feels like it just makes the scab thicker. Hindi siya nagbibigay ng feeling na hydrated yung lips ko; more like parang binabad ko lang yung lips ko sa heavy lip oil.

Mentholatum lip balm - drying af. menthol lang no offect and mabilis din matuyo

Chapstick - same with mentholatum lol. mabilis matuyo and the smell is throwing me off.

Carmex - it leaves my lips feeling ao dehydrated pag natuyo na sa lips. it has a cooling effect tho pero other than that nah.

Human nature lip balm - idk if its just me pero it feels waxy, it also has a cooling effect. i like the tinted ones pero mabilis din matuyo and if natuyo na it looks crusty af.

Apollo – Same experience as Vaseline. I tried different variants and the original one too. It feels heavy and oily on the lips. It doesn’t necessarily thicken the scab as much, but it also doesn’t really make it go away.

Lucas Papaw – This one doesn’t feel as heavy on the lips, and I actually prefer it for the body because it’s not as sticky. Pero sa lips, I noticed that I’d wake up excited the next morning because it seemed to make the dry skin/scabs thicker. So mas tempting siyang tuklapin. When I smack my lips together, ramdam ko talaga yung roughness from the dry skin.

Aquaphor – I’ve only been using it for 2 days, but I already noticed a small difference. When I woke up this morning, yung dry skin/scabs seemed to come off more easily when I gently rubbed my lips together. My lips also felt noticeably softer when I woke up.

I put a decent amount on last night, and so far, I’m vvv satisfied! I’ll keep using it and update if I notice any more changes. If maging mas okay pa after a week I'm gonna get the one with SPF 🤩

And yes, I know it’s quite pricey, but honestly, if it does the job for me, I’d say it’s worth it!!! Mamimiss ko magkitkit HAHAHA.

Hopefully di na to maremove huhu, if mareremove ulit di na ko mag attempt. 123 go kanya kanya na girliepops

Hi everyone! Magandang umaga!
I’m on vacation in the Philippines around Manila / BGC, and it’s my last week here! I’m a huge makeup & skincare lover and want to do a little shopping spree before heading back to Canada.

What are your must-have Filipino makeup/skincare products or brands that are harder to find in Canada?

I’ve heard about Issy & Kiko, and I’m especially looking for blushes and lip combos!

Thank you!!♥️♥️

🚨Would NOT recommend Muse Aesthetics ‼️

I went to Muse Aesthetics for Jawtox. The doctor insisted on injecting 50 units because it’s their “SOP”. I asked why 50 units should supposedly be standard when every person has a different face and different muscle size. I disclosed my previous dosage of just 20 units at another clinic and specifically asked him to take it into consideration.

Still, he insisted on 50 units as the clinic’s SOP. What was most alarming and something I deeply regret overlooking is that he recommended this dosage without even assessing my masseter muscles first. I ultimately refused and agreed only to 40 units.

Two weeks later, I woke up and could no longer smile. IT WAS TERRIFYING. 😭😭😭The movement of my mouth and lips became restricted. My cheeks and lips would shake when I tried smiling, and even speaking and pronouncing certain words became strained.

It became serious enough that I was eventually rushed to the Emergency Room at St. Luke’s and underwent medical evaluation because of the facial weakness/paralysis. After examining me and ruling out other possible causes, the doctors ultimately attributed the condition to the botulinum toxin injections, with the placement of the injections and the substantially higher dosage compared with my previous treatment identified as principal factors.

What has made this experience even more disturbing is Muse Aesthetics’ response after the complication occurred.
They initially told me that they would process a refund, although they wanted the matter assessed by a physician. I did exactly that and more. I sought independent medical opinions and was ultimately rushed to St. Luke’s Emergency Room and an ENT physician, underwent examinations, and sent the clinic the medical findings and expenses.

After that, they simply stopped responding.

I am dealing with abnormal facial movement, difficulty smiling naturally, and strain when speaking following a procedure performed at their clinic, yet instead of actively helping me address what happened, I have had to seek specialists, undergo examinations, and find ways to manage the complication myself.

This is not simply a case of being unhappy with a cosmetic result. My normal facial movement was affected. It’s HORRIFYING.

My biggest mistake was trusting the clinic!!

Please learn from my experience. I would not entrust my face to Muse Aesthetics again, and I cannot recommend this clinic to anyone.

If you know any way to absolve this paralysis or seek damages from the clinic, please let me know!! 😭😭

Hi everyone! I’m looking to invest more in high-end makeup and would love to hear your recommendations! 💄
What are your holy grail high-end products that you think are genuinely worth the splurge? I’m open to anything—foundation, blush, eyelash mascara, eyeshadow, lipstick, etc. 🥹
I’d love to know which products are truly worth the money! 💕

EDIT: PS I have acne-prone skin, so I’d especially love recommendations for products that are acne-friendly/non-comedogenic!

For those who regularly go to high-end clinics like Belo, Aivee, Luminisce, etc. — what treatments actually made a noticeable difference in making your skin brighter, lighter-looking and more glowy?

I’m curious about specific treatments like lasers, skin boosters, injectables, IVs, etc.
Would love to know:

● What treatment?
● How often? And how much per sesh?
● How many sessions before you saw results?
Basically, what’s your “expensive skin” secret? 😂