Because healthy, glowing skin shouldn’t be a luxury. ✨
I’ve always believed that a solid skincare routine doesn’t have to cost a fortune — it just needs products that actually work for your skin.
So I put together my ultimate budget-friendly lineup:...
• What it does: Gently cleanses without stripping, balances skin’s pH, keeps your barrier happy.
• Feels like: A lightweight gel that lathers mildly and rinses clean.
• Why I love it: Even when my skin is extra sensitive or breaking out, this never...
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
• What it does: Light daily exfoliation with glycolic + salicylic acids to keep pores clear, fight tiny bumps, and brighten skin.
• Feels like: Watery, slightly cooling — absorbs fast, doesn’t leave a film.
• Why I love it: Helps prevent whiteheads...
• What it does: Controls oil, calms redness, helps fade post-acne marks, and minimizes the look of pores.
• Feels like: A slightly thick serum that sinks in with minimal tackiness.
• Why I love it: My forever repurchase. Keeps my T-zone less shiny ...
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
• What it does: Hydrates & helps repair skin barrier with hyaluronic acid + ceramides.
• Feels like: Lightweight cream-gel, soothing, no heavy residue.
• Why I love it: Feels like a ₱1,500 moisturizer for a fraction of the price. Keeps my skin ...
The Originote Hyalucera Moisturizer
• What it does: Protects from UV rays with high SPF + PA++++, prevents sun damage & dark spots.
• Feels like: A watery gel that vanishes instantly, zero white cast, perfect under makeup.
• Why I love it: It’s the only sunscreen that makes me wa...
UV Aqua Rich Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with SPF 50 | Biore Skincare
✅ Drugstore favorite for a reason: hyaluronic acid that hydrates without heaviness.
💛 Feels like a luxury water cream.
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer
✅ Balances & cleans without overdrying. Ceramides + niacinamide = barrier support on a budget.
💛 Perfect for oily or combo skin.
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
✅ Soaks your skin in hydration for under $10. Layers well under any cream.
💛 Plumps fine lines, reduces tightness.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
✅ Holy grail Korean hydrator that calms redness, strengthens skin & gives bounce.
💛 Lightweight but super nourishing.
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
✅ Brightens, refines pores, regulates oil — like The Ordinary but silkier.
💛 Gentler for those who can’t handle high % niacinamide alone.
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
✅ Multipurpose soothing balm — for irritation, redness, or even minor burns.
💛 Think of it as a gentle “skin bandage.”
Cicaplast Balm B5 for Dry Skin Irritations
✅ Great for sensitive skin or post-actives days. Lightweight gel texture soaks in fast.
💛 Relieves redness instantly.
Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer, Sensitive Skin
✅ At-home “facial in a bottle” that resurfaces skin for a brighter, smoother look.
💛 Use once a week for serious glow.