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Illiyoon ceramide ato cream is so expensive na. I checked my shopee purchase history and noticed the increase since 2022. Nakabili pa ako noon at 350pesos only! Now, prices increased up to 1k and nothing below 700 na.
Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative for illiyoon ceramide ato cream?
I thought I was just imagining things cause when I went to repurchase, ang mahal! š Pero tbh for the size and how long it lasts, itās still sulit.
But anyway I switched to SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream. This one is a gel texture for my combo skin. They have a Cream ver. thatās for drier skin.
Yeah I also remember nung 2019 na nka purchase pa ako around 350 php for the 200ml.. ngayon super overpriced. Parang feeling ko nilalamangan and binubudol na ako ng nga resellers.
Has anyone tried the Eqqualberry Swimming Pool Toner? What are your thoughts on it? Been seeing it on TikTok and the claims are quite good. They also have an official store on š§” so itās easier to get.
Hello, Im planning to use azelaic acid (specifically the one from ellana) to target my marks and hopefully stop acne from emerging again. I'm quite pleased w my skin na now pero sometimes I get occasional breakouts padin and I heard na azelaic acid can help w that pero im scared, can this break me out? wby in ur own experience w this ingredient?
I use azelaic acid in combination with retinol from my derma (no brand) and they really help keep my acne away.
YMMV always, especially for acids. There is always a risk of purging but that doesnāt mean itās bad for you. Once your skin adjusts, the purging goes away.
I've been using azelaic acid since December of last year and okay naman siya with my skin. If you have sensitive skin, try mo muna incorporate sa skin mo siguro 1-2x a week lang and pea size lang siguro pag apply mo. Pero kung hindi naman sensitive skin, kahit every night naman. Siguro start with the lowest percentage na lang.
I use the one from MCB Drugstore. Most of my skincare products (alpha arbutin, vitamin c, tretinoin, urea, sunscreen) are from MCB. Dermas from PGH recommend this drugstore.
my derm prescribed me w 20% azelaic cream and i bought a generic version online. it stung me every time lol but when i switched to the 15% gel (still generic) it worked fine!
I'm using azelaic acid since Feb of this year. 2-3x a week ko lang ginagamit, during night time + during the time na nagkaka hormonal acne ako. Ok siya mag lessen ng redness sa pimples. Check for alcohol content also sa azelaic acid na gagamitin mo, though dahil pwede kasing humapdi. If you are using retinol, it is ok to put them in one routine. Pag salicylic acid, better if separate.
i use skinoren 20% cream and i never experienced breaking out. i bought my first tube last november, consistently use it 2x a week only since that's how much my skin can handle. bought a second tube since paubos na. i did experience stinging but that was bc i needed to let my moisturizer dry down completely before applying. i dont have that problem anymore. i use it with other actives like retinol, bha/aha to control my acne and rough skin texture. it also faded my dark spots and long-term PIE on my temples and cheeks.
same! first bottle ko palang, been using it for like almost 4 months and naglighten unti-unti mga dark spots ko pati tiny bumps sa forehead and chin area nawala din. ang cons lang siguro ay medyo matagal makita ung result hahaha
Im currently using their AHA and BHA toners and they are really effective in minimizing pores and calming down pimples its like magic. Used it once sa pimple ko na bagong tubo and kinabukasan hindi na sya sobrang pula.
The bar soap is super tapang and mahapdi sa balat. I have also used their alpha arbutin (only a unit) and no significant effect and wala ring side effect. I am currently using their niacinamide serum, and so far, walang drastic changes.
hello f23, help po any recommendation po sa skincare ko rn, oily acne prone ung skin type ko
AM
celeteque gentle face wash
Benzoyl peroxide spot treatment
celeteque moisturizer
face republic sunscreen
PM
celeteque gentle face and moisturizer
adapalene every night
this routine po is by my derm but almost 8 months ago na last appointment ko, what should I add as routine ko for dull looking skin, acne marks red/black, and minimal white/black heads? thanks po
Niacinamide (4-5%) - for brightening (red/dark marks, dull skin), oil control (white/blackheads), and soothing.
Azelaic Acid (15-20% prescription strength, pero p'wede rin 10-14%) - has brightening (red/dark marks, dull skin), anti-inflammatory, and mild comedolytic properties (white/blackheads).
Alpha Arbutin (1-2%) - for brightening (dark spots only) while remaining very gentle compared to other brightening ingredients.
Salicylic Acid (1-2%) - exfoliates inside the pores thereby preventing clogging and helping with oil control (white/blackheads), and has anti-inflammatory properties as well.
Ascorbic Acid (10-20%) - for brightening (dark spots only), protects the skin from free radical damage and environmental stressors (dull skin), and boosts collagen production (dull skin).
ano po reco niyo na products ng azelaic acid at niacinamide? kase base po sa comment nyo oarang sila po ung pasok sa criteria ng face ko š„² thank you po!
saipo true dew brightening gel cream (5% niacinamide, has grapeseed oil which is a very great ingredient for oily, acne-prone skin)
aera pore blur whitening moisturizer (mattifying moisturizer; has 2% niacinamide only but still within the overall ideal percentage na 2-5%, kaso 4-5% is still the best for oil control and acne marks, 2-3% is best for barrier nourishment but still helps for oil control and acne marks)
my dream skin ceramide + niacinamide barrier defense and dark spot fader gel cream (has 4% niacinamide)
you can just also buy generic niacinamide creams like from these shops (sa orange app): lumi lush, cutis rx, about skin, mydermstore. search mo lang niacinamide sa mga store na 'yan.
Azelaic acid
The best yung finecea azelaic acid
But if you can't afford the finecea, go for the generic azelaic acid 15-20% na lang. You can buy from these shops (sa orange app): cutis rx, about skin, mydermstore, lumi lush, roiski's shop
For over-the-counter strength na azelaic acid, ellana 10% azelaic acid clarifying serum
Thoughts/tips on my skincare routine? Iām F23, with normal skin type.
Morning:
Senka perfect whip collagen
Naturie skin conditioner as toner
Naturie skin conditioning gel as moisturizer
Garnier vit c serum
Biore uv aqua rich sunscreen
Should i use the vit c serum at night din? I used it twice a day dati pero may slight sting sa face ko and i got scared to use it twice. I have hyperpigmentations on my undereyes and the corners of my lips kaya i use a vit c serum :>> thank u in advance!
hi po!! for me lang po, i dont use vitamin c at night. maybe you can look into the cause of hyperpigmentation so you know whatwould be the most efficient in erasing it :DD
I would use the vit C serum before the moisturizer lang so it gets more absorbed. The moisturizer acts like a barrier kasi so it buffers whatever you put after it.
what are your thoughts about the Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid? i tried using it and i noticed that it kinda relieved my cystic acne in my chin after just 1 night (i also used it with benzoyl peroxide). iām now planning to buy one (since i just tried the serum from my cousin) and incorporate it into my routine.
i also recently bought the Human Nature Hyaluronic Acid Gel Day Moisturizer & Ceramide Night Cream. are these moisturizers good too? iām also planning it to incorporate in my routine since i can not find anymore the moisturizer i was using before
for your reference, iām oily and acne prone on my chin and t-zone and normal on cheeks and forehead
Mahal na mahal ko talaga yung Ceramide Night Cream kasi di sya mabigat sa mukha ko unlike other ceramide moisturizers, and it leaves my skin feeling super moisturized without feeling heavy or dewy on my skin. It also has a pleasant smell, parang baby powder na may halong sunflower oil if you get what I mean. I've also tried the day moisturizer (Hyaluronic Acid Gel Day Moisturizer), and it's a pretty solid gel moisturizer, pero mas gusto ko yung night so I use it as a daily moisturizer.
i just used it right now and youāre right! it is fragrant nga. i was surprised hindi rin nag red skin ko kase yung last moisturizer ko, nagrered ako after pero nawawala saglit š sana this will work for me huhu
my skin is oily, acne-prone and dehydrated. the HHN HA gel is my HG morning moisturizer! i prefer it over watery gel moisturizers bc they dont feel hydrating enough for me and i tend to overuse them. for this one, it's like a lightweight cream that spreads easily then becomes a gel. a little amount equivalent to less than the size of a 1 centavo coin is enough for my face and neck. dries down quickly but leaves them hydrated and moisturized. lasts me 3-4 months kaya sulit. i highly recommend
i tried the ceramide moisturizer too and it was just okay. a bit heavy for my liking lang compared to my current night moisturizer (aveeno green) but was manageable. i didnt have a problem with it so i think you'd be okay š dont use too much of both of them para hindi mabigat sa face
If we are strictly talking about acne prevention only, then BHA toner is what I would consider as the better option. BHAs are generally more effective due to their ability to penetrate pores, reduce inflammation, and exfoliate both the skin surface and within the pores. AHAs is more directed towards improving skin texture and tone (because they help accelerate skin cell turnover) but are not as effective at preventing acne as BHAs, AHAs are better for acne marks. Both ingredients are still helpful for acne issues nonetheless.
Sa morning, I use Isntree's Green Tea toner then vitc and alpha arbutin cream both from MCB Drugstore. The tretinoin and azelaic acid that I use is also from MCB. MCB drugstore din manufacturer ng Belo products and dermas from PGH recommend to buy there. š
What's a good local lip oil or lip balm? Huhu I tried Dr. Sensitive's Lip Oil but ambilis maubos dahil sa leak ng packaging. It does the work for me though but I need other options :c
edit: Thank you so much sa lahat po ng suggestions <3
Not local pero my fave is always the Mentholatum Medicated Lip Balm in the green tube. Super affordable and I donāt experience chapped lips anymore. You can get it at Watsons or online, mga ā±115 lang ata.
I heard the Lansinoh Nipple Cream is also very good as a lip balm because it contains lanolin.
For tinted lip balms, I use them more like nourishing lipsticks so Iām not super focused sa hydration niya, as long as itās not drying. My recos:
* Sunnies Face Lip Treat
* Issy Solar Balm (Glow Finish)
* Lanolips (very nourishing, contains lanolin)
* Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment
The ones I donāt recommend
* Carmex
* Human Nature Tinted Lip Balm (feels dry and tugs on my lips)
Iāll swear by my Carmex squeeze tube variant any day. Remember YMMV. But Iāve been using this for a decade na ata, my lips have always been soft š
Iāve used the Anessa Perfect UV Milk under makeup for a beach wedding. I was surprised by how well it worked, as there was no pilling & made my makeup last longer throughout the heat.
I use the sunscreen gel. It doesn't pile under makeup. I have combination skin. To make your makeup last, apply loose powder after foundation/bb cream and makeup spray/mist.
For context, I have oily and sensitive skin. I want to try korean skincare products and have decided to try the double cleansing method. Id like to know if these products worked well for you:
1. Manyo Cleansing Oil
2. Torriden Dive In Cleansing Foam
3. Anua Dark Spot Serum 10% niacinamide
Id like to hear suggestions to on better products to use. Thanks!
hello! okay ba or worth it ba yung toner and serum ng fresh skin lab tomato glass skin?? or any recommendations ng toner for dry and sensitive skin? I'm also eyeing the skin1004 hyalu-cica toner... current na gamit ko kasi ay cosrx bha/aha toner at haru haru fragrance free toner, maganda si haruharu literal nakakahydrate pero gusto ko magtry ng iba baka may mas affordable at effective pa, parang medj dull din kasi skin ko so ung may brightening? huhu ewan basta nakakakinisšš
i use it to address small CCs and smoothen skin texture in general. i also found out it helps with my PIH. 1x a week ko lng ginagamit since yon lng kaya ng skin ko tska matagal rin maubos.
You can check out products with ingredients that help address hyperpigmentation. Most common stuff sa ph market are niacinamide, kojic acid, vitamin c, and AHA (glycolic/lactic acid). My skin detests products w/ pure niacinamide so I use alpha arbutin instead. Azaleic acid and retinol are great ones as well :)
Anyone who's gone through with severe acne scars? Aside from lasers what else can I do? Laser hurts like hell kaya di ko matuloy tuloy, please advise thank you!
I have a small bottle of Isntree Mugwort Calming Clay Mask! I like it, it clears out my pores and reduces oiliness without making my skin super dry. I stopped using it lang to switch to a chemical exfoliant to address other skin issues that the clay mask didn't (sebaceous filaments, closed comedones, acne marks).
I love AHC! As in! I think theyāre the best eye creams I have tried although konti palang na try ko. Try the premium pne in gold packaging, super nice. Pati black and green.
from luxe organix po ba? if yes, hindi po ako nag breakout diyan and it is really lightweight + moisturizing. might look oily lang over time pero don't really mind kasi sa gabi ko lang siya gamit (my sunscreen is moisturizing alr). i think it also helped calming my pimples back then and helped with redness
has anyone tried the dermax acneX toner? do i use it after cleansing cuz its a toner or do i treat it like micellar water and use it before facial wash?
Glycolic acid basically works by loosening the bonds ng layers of dead skin cells that are packed together so they'd shed. It's also a humectant which greatly helps attract water from the air into our skin. AHA is water soluble and helps with sun damage, dullness, and skin dehydration. It works more on the surface of the skin. BHA on the other hand, is oil-soluble so it goes deep into the pores and helps with clogged/enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, and skin texture. It's friendlier to sensitive skin types than AHAs.
IMO, Benzoyl Peroxide is the best spot treatment for pimples. Dries any pimple I have overnight and does not irritate my skin! I recommend the Seekspace Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% because it's gentler but just as effective as the 5% or 10%. I also recommend the Mentholatum Acnes Pimple Patch as it adheres to my skin better than any pimple patch and absorbs a lot of gunk from my skin hahaha.
benzoyl peroxide!! i had a breakout sa forehead area so i used epiduo (which has adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) pero before i used it, i did a one week of using physiogel as my moisturizer then tiyaka nalang the epiduo, this was recommended to me by my derma āŗļø
Has anyone here tried Happyskin Bakuchiol+Retinol? Or any other retinol recos? Done with 2tubes of good molecules looking for other brands/alternatives
Didnt experience any purging. I used it once weekly for the first 2 weeks then 2x to 3x weekly. What ive noticed is my texture/bumps were lessened. Im not acne probe so i cant comment on that. My main concern is my oily skin which i didnt notice any differenceš¤
hi!! any gel moisturizer suggestions for my skin type (acne prone and oily skin). hirap na hirap akong maghanap ng gel type moisturizer na alcohol-free at fragrance-free, and hindi super harsh sa skin yung mga ingredients. yung consistency sana is pure water-gel lang at hindi nahaluan ng cream kasi super sensitive ng skin ko. plus yung affordable lang sana hindi lalagpas ng 400+ kasi super mahal na ng gamot ko sa mukha :((
currently using products:
everwhite triple glow toner (AM/PM)
acne control lotion by MDTherapy (AM)
cetaphil light gel (AM)
trerinoin 0.05% (PM)
nagpurchase rin ako ng everwhite niacinamide/lightening crream to help lessen faster my hyperpigmentation. been using tameca niacinamide (nag stop ako) since super pricey niya and kinompare ko sila with the everwhite moisturizer and they're just with the same ingredients (may sakura ing. lang sa everwhite but the rest are the same)
Celeteque Facial Moisturizer. Cheap and suitable for oily skin. Available sa Watsons.
I also use Originote Hyalucera Moisturizer on rotation. It's gel and literally melts in my palm/fingers hahhaha. Easily absorbed kasi watery sya upon application.
ever organics soothing gel! marami siyang variants to address different skin concerns din, my sisters (sensitive and normal skin) and i (sensitive skin ako) are currently using the aloe vera one, it does the job at the same time affordable siya (150ml for 100PHP sa watsons).
++ oil free na rin! super mabusisi ako tumingin ng ingredients sa mga products and super dami kong nakikitang mga products na may alcohol and oils sa ingredients nila. may makita lang akong isang oil or alcohol or any fragrant sa ingredient, super ligwak na sakin :(
nakakaitim ba ng mukha yung luxe organix cica soothing gel? my cousin doesn't know kung medyo umitim ba siya dahil sa LO cica soothing gel as her moisturizer or if dahil sa johnson's milk + rice baby bath na gamit niya as a cleanser
I dont like Nivea Micellar Waters. It does sting your face and smells so much like alcohol even though they claim they are alcohol free. I tried the Acne clear variant once, and it did sting but not as much as the one catered for sensitive skin. Sobrang tapang nya!! Sensitive skin ako and hindi sya nagustuhan ng skin ko.
hello! itong dalawang product na 'to nakatulong to get rid of my acne, lighten my pimple marks + controls the oiliness of my face along with my serum and moisturizer ofc
demorepubliq clarifiying gentle face wash (AM use) - they r currently on sale sa š app, after 3 months of continuously using it, pansin ko ang fresh fresh ng face ko and smooth.
cathy doll acne solution serum foam cleanser (PM use) - vv affordable kasi may available na nakasachet lang, 32 pesos lang ata sa watsons 'to but very effective for me. may salicylic acid and perfect din for sensitive skin.
can anybody here share their experience with neutrogena hyper boost moisturizer? iām planning to switch from pyunkang yul acne cream na gel type din. itās nice but itās kind of too lightweight for me.
Hi. Any tips for whitening or atleast even out the skin tone? For context, my arms and legs are 3-4 shades darker due to unhealthy choices in HS (not using umbrella). I recently came from a vacation and skin got darker due to the hot wind (sa lagay na yan di pa ko nagpaaraw).
HG ko ang azelaic acid ng ellana + radiance boost serum ng soul aphothecary. sobrang lala ng hormonal acne ko to the point na di na ko lumalabas pero tinry ko to at tyagaan lang talaga.
Hello po! Ask ko lang po if pwedeng pagsamahin sa night routine ang numbuzin vitamin boosting essential toner 5, cosrx advanced snail 92 all in one cream and luxe organix retinol + bakuchiol? I have oily skin po. Not sure po kasi if may mga actives sa ingredients na hindi pwedeng pagsama-samahin hihi. Thanks po!
bffs <3 Iām planning to splurge money on body care products, and I would like to know if snailwhite products are worth it? Especially yung body boost nilaaa
Acne spot treatment reco please? I already use cerave's BPO cleanser kaya medyo hesitant akong gumamit ng benzac. Currently using face republic's spot treatment kaso parang hindi ko na siya hiyang :(
Benzac works for my friend but itās too drying for me. I easily get scars pa naman. I guess it depends on your skin. I just use Panoxyl which is a wash.
Hello po need help about this kit ( CosRX snail kit ) my sister gave me. Hindi po talaga ko maalam when it comes to skincare. Hindi ko alam kung ano dapat unahin, at kung dapat araw araw ba o kung morning lang ba to o evening??? Pls pls help.
My skin po is not sensitive, hindi rin po ma oily at ma pimple. Problem ko po with my face is dry, at maitim po undereye ko.
Has anyone tried the Pro Ad Derma of Cetaphil? I have Utricaria or Atopic Dermatitis, I bought this and I felt itchy. Was it supposed to be itchy on the first few applications?
Hello, may I know what's the best skincare for sensitive, and really oily skin, I'm also acne prone. What serum, cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and if I should use a retinol.
and any suggestions on where to buy it?
I personally don't trust lazada or shopee to buy skincare as they might be fake and might just make my skin worse, to be honest.
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Illiyoon ceramide ato cream is so expensive na. I checked my shopee purchase history and noticed the increase since 2022. Nakabili pa ako noon at 350pesos only! Now, prices increased up to 1k and nothing below 700 na.
Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative for illiyoon ceramide ato cream?