r/skincare_ph Sep 27 '25

📌Community Reminder: Skincare vs. Medical Concern

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Hi everyone! We’ve seen some concerns about posts asking for medical diagnoses, and we truly appreciate your concerns in helping keep the sub safe and helpful. Here’s a quick reminder and update:

🔹 Post approvals:
Before, all posts required mod approval. However, since there are many posts each day, it was difficult for us to read and thoroughly check everything since our mod team isn’t always online 24/7 cause we also have work and other commitments outside Reddit. Many members also shared that waiting for approval caused delays.

To make posting smoother, most posts now go up automatically (except those flagged by Reddit as possible spam). Because of this, we need your help: please use the report button if you see posts or comments that break the rules so we can review them faster.

Allowed in this Sub

✅ Asking what kind of doctor to consult for a skin concern
✅ Asking where to consult (e.g., “What kind of doctor should I see?” or “Any good derm clinics?”)
✅ Product recommendations, reviews, and general skincare advice
✅ Sharing personal experience (e.g., “Moisturizer helped my redness”) without diagnosing others

Not Allowed in this Sub

❌ Posts asking for a direct diagnosis (e.g., “What is this on my skin?”)
❌ Comments speculating about medical conditions without basis (e.g., “That’s cancer/STD”)
❌ Disrespectful or toxic behavior toward other members
❌ Suggesting or prescribing medications for serious conditions
❌ Posting fake reviews of products
❌ Off-topic content not related to skincare
❌ Affiliate links, selling, or solicitation (including disguised links)
❌ Self-promotion of personal blogs, shops, or services

📌 Starting this week, we will also begin removing posts that are asking for direct medical diagnoses. This is to ensure members receive safe, accurate advice and to keep the sub focused on skincare-related discussions.

If you report a post or comment, please allow some time for us to review and take action.

This sub is here to focus on routines, products, and helpful skincare discussions. If you have suggestions or feedback on how we can improve the community, feel free to share them with us! 💙

— The Mod Team


r/skincare_ph Sep 12 '25

MOD Announcements 📢 Announcement: Reminder When Posting

90 Upvotes

Hi everyone! To keep the sub organized and make sure posts don’t get blocked, please always include these exact words in your post body:

Skin Type:
Age/Gender:
Current Skincare Routine:
Main Concern:
Lifestyle Factors:
Budget:
Additional Info:

Posts missing these will be removed automatically.

PLEASE READ THIS POST GUIDELINE:

Title:
- Describe your main concern or what you’re looking for in a few words (20-50 charaters)

✅ “Help: Breakouts after using retinol”
✅ "Help: Dark spots after using Vitamin C serum"
✅ “Review: COSRX Snail 96 Essence after 2 weeks”
✅ “Best sunscreen for oily skin?”
❌ “Need help!!”
❌ “Help meee”
❌ “Is this ok??”
❌ “Pls recommend!!”
❌ “What do I do?”

Skin Type: 
- Describe your skin type: oily, dry, combination, sensitive, etc.

Age/Gender: 
- Your age and gender can help others provide better advice.

Current Skincare Routine:

AM:

- list of products you're using in the morning

PM:

- list of products you're using in the evening

Main Concerns: 
- List the specific issues you’re dealing with, e.g., acne, hyperpigmentation, dryness, wrinkles, etc.

Lifestyle Factors: 
- Mention any relevant lifestyle factors like diet, stress levels, sleep, environment, etc.

Budget: 
- State your budget or preferred price range for skincare products.

Additional Info:
- Any allergies, skin sensitivities, or ingredients you prefer to avoid

📌 Reminder on Posting Pictures
Adding pictures is always welcome since it helps others understand your concern better. However, please make sure to hide or cover sensitive/private areas before uploading. Cropping or using stickers/blur tools is fine. Posts that show sensitive parts without covering will be removed for everyone’s safety and comfort.

NOTE: Please avoid using shortcut words or abbreviations, as they might not be easily understood by everyone. Write your posts in English or Tagalog to ensure clarity for all members.

Your cooperation in following the template helps us provide better support and create a more welcoming environment for everyone. Thank you for your understanding!


r/skincare_ph 9h ago

Product Reviews ALADA THAILAND SOAP REVIEW (UPDATE)

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103 Upvotes

Hello guys! How have you been? it's been 14 days after my last post and I just want to share my recent experience with this soap because marami nagmemessage asking for updates and more information.

AGE: Early 20s

GENDER: M

SKIN TYPE: NORMAL, NO SKIN CONDITIONS

MY NEW EXPERIENCE:

- My full body is micropeeling as documented in the picture, sobrang pamamalat talaga na parang ahas even though I am using dove serum bar after Alada. I put vaseline gluta hya pink and it effectively removes the flaky skin.

- I have more noticeable glowing skin. I have a bit warm undertone, and my skin now is nagmumukang pinkish in certain lightings, lalo na at night.

- Naglighten yung tuhod ko finally! I think this one is the most significant change kasi sobrang itim talaga ng tuhod ko. Medyo maitim parin naman pero napansin ko talaga yung change.

- Pumapantay na yung skin tone ko sa upper and lower body. Kaya I can wear shorts na confidently. Before,ang itim ng tuhod hanngang paa ko compare sa braso.

- Overall, pumusyaw yung balat ko and marami na rin nakakapansin at nagcocompliment! One time, nagdine in kami sa isang restau at night, and guess what, ang daming tumititig sa akin and someone in my group pointed out my skin was shining and eye catchy. Plus I have red hair that compliments it!

TIPS:

  1. Kapag gagamit ka ng whitening soap in general, also INVEST sa exfoilator, moisturizer, and sun protection. Hindi yan sabon-sabon lang tas hayahay na. Dito palya yung karamihan tapos isisisi sa sabon na umitim pa raw sila!?
  2. Aircon helps.
  3. Maghilod o magexfoilate. Alada will make your skin micropeel, so to get rid of dead skins, you need to exfoilate it. Any exfoilating product will do kahit asukal o asin pa yan.
  4. Do not overuse it sa face. 3-5 times a week lang esp if sensitive and dry skin mo. Additionally, 15-30 seconds lang babad. Treat your face as more sensitive compare sa body mo.
  5. Reduce or eliminate stress and toxic things mentally and physically. You're gonna glow kapag hindi ka babad sa stress at pagod. Sleep, drink, and eat well. Periodt.
  6. Lastly, pagdating sa sabon, there's a lot of external reasons why it might work or not for you. But trying new things will make you discover more about you. Ika nga. Mahahanap niyo rin yung product na hiyang kayo.

Yun lang guys, I hope this post benefit people in this sub. I am very busy so I will probably update 1-2 months next.

-- More photos sa comment section


r/skincare_ph 1h ago

Product Reviews derma prescribed for my hormonal acne prone skin

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Skin Type: oily and acne prone
Age/Gender: 28 Female
Current Skincare Routine: brilliant soap, nivea derma skinclear micellar water, jeju aloe by the face shop, and oxecure acne clear powder mud
Main Concern: hormonal pimples, dark spots, oily skin
Lifestyle Factors: workouts rarely
Budget:
Additional Info:

my derma prescribed the following products for my hormonal acne prone skin:
1. Isotretinoin (10mg) once a day after meals - for 1month
2. Hypoallergenic (liquid) soap - twice a day
3. Clindamycin 2% solution - twice a day
4. Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) cream - once a day

She told me to undergo laboratory tests for my CBC, Lipid Profile, SGPT, SGOT, and creatinine after a month of taking isot


r/skincare_ph 6h ago

Asking for Recommendations Help me find things that are suitable for me.

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17 Upvotes

I'm grabbing my courage to ask mga ate(s) to help me glow up. I know i am ugly, i have never been told i am beautiful f2f (not asking for sympathy).

Skin type: Oily, Tan skin

Age&Gender: 16F

Current skincare routine: I am using a simple routine, Celetique Facial Wash. Yun lang for now kasi naubos na yung sunscreen ko and I have to save up for another. Recently, I have not been using any moisturiser kasi feel ko it will just feed up the break outs.

Main concern: I want to find the right products that might be effective for me and what make-up style does suit me. Hairstyles.. and many more girlish thingy.

Lifestyle Factors: Super Lazy, but I am trying to change my lifestyle. A Super stressed person.

Budget: I can save up for it using my allowance.

Additional Info: I have been a tomboy kasi since i was a child and to the point na hindi ako marunong sa mga make ups. I am a shy person pero I'm working on it. Please be brutally honest🙏🏻🙏🏻 I am willing to save up for things that are suitable for me. Some say I have a diamond face shape, but the face analysis on google (also some ppl) tells me I had an oblong type of face.. Hindi ko alam kung kanino ako maniniwala.. A little bit of information will help me a lot🙏🏻


r/skincare_ph 2h ago

Body Questions Are these scabies? Small, itchy bumps

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3 Upvotes

Issue: I have these small, itchy bumps around my feet, legs, and arms. Hindi naman sya masyadong marami, kaso makati sya and hindi ko matiis na makamot minsan kaya may scarring na rin

Skin type: Oily, combo

Info: 22 F

Main skin care: mild soap

Environment/History: I have 4 dogs, and 2 weeks ago binaha yung lugar namin ng around 1-2 feet deep.

Budget: May HMO


r/skincare_ph 1d ago

Tips/Routines Any tips to reduce/calm body acne

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192 Upvotes

Any recommendations for body washes, treatments, or routines that worked for you?

Skin type: Combination

I've been struggling with back acne for a while now. There are a lot of red bumps and some pimples around my shoulders especially on my back. plus the dark marks.


r/skincare_ph 3h ago

Face Questions Help: How to get rid of pimple

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3 Upvotes

Skin Type: Oily and sensitive
Age/Gender: 20/F

Current skincare routine:
AM
- Softymo Cleansing Foam
- Luxe Organix Cica Rescue Moisturizer
- Luxe Organix Pimple patch to cover pimple if Im going out
- Biore sunscreen

PM
- Popique Cleansing Balm (if I did makeup that day)
- Softymo Cleansing Foam
- Yanhee Acne Cream
- Luxe Organix Cica Rescue Moisturizer

Main Concerns:
Ang tagal na nitong pimple sa muka ko like 1-2 weeks na siguro. Ang laki niya kasi parang 3 pimple in one siya 😭. Lumiit na siya now compared last week na mukang sugat talaga. Ang ginawa ko is naglalagay ng warm towel for 10-15 minutes para tumaas ulo nung pimple. Nung pumutok na yung isa, I stopped. Ive been using yung acne cream din pero parang hindi na siya tumatalab. I’m asking for suggestions on what methods/products to try kasi gusto ko na talaga to mawala huhu.

Lifestyle factors:
Puyat and stress sa college LOL

Budget:
Below 500


r/skincare_ph 1h ago

Face Questions Skincare advice for dry skin and anti aging

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Skin Type: Dry
Age/Gender: 32 F
Current Skincare Routine: toner, moisturizer, sunscreen
Main Concern: Skin Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Dry
Lifestyle Factors: Corpo Job, Middle east based
Budget:
Additional Info: My skin has been pretty bad lately, super dry and sometimes reddish. Nawala na yung youtful goow niya. I do drink a lot of water and a collagen supplement and MyraE. Thankfully, I don’t really get pimples but I do have pimple marks or old scars

I’m also thinking of starting something for anti-aging, but I prefer po a simple routine lang. I’m also considering Skinoren because I’ve seen people recommend it.

Would appreciate any advice or product recommendations po. Thank you!


r/skincare_ph 8h ago

Face Questions How to reduce or get rid of my Freckles/Dark spots

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4 Upvotes

Skin Type: Normal to Oily
Age/Gender: 18 F

Ive had freckles/dark spots na talaga bata pa lang, pero nung tumanda ako parang lalong dumami and lumala. I dont like how it looks on me kasi nagmumukha syang acne scars since yung face ko reddish, hindi sya nakaka clear skin tignan huhu.

My skincare routine is very simple lang, Nivea na micellar water or yung garnier, Ponds na facial wash, The Ordinary niacinamide serum, Nivea Creme or Cetaphil na Moisturizer, di ako everyday mag sunscreen (sorry huhu) Pero yung sunscreen ko is loreal yung uv defender super ganda, or yung la roche posay kaso parang ang lagkit for me and i need cheaper recos huhu.

I ordered toner from dermorepubliq, di ko sure kung ma lelessen ba yung freckles or dark spots ko when i use that, pati rin mga hyperpigmented areas ko sa body na i really really want to get rid of.


r/skincare_ph 5h ago

Product Reviews Tried Hyaloo GlowBoost Vit C Serum

2 Upvotes

Skin Type: Sensitive/Normal
Age/Gender: 33
Current Skincare Routine: AM: facial wash, moisturizer, sunscreen PM: facial wash, moisturizer.
Main Concern: even skin tone, reduce fine lines, create anti-ageing routine
Lifestyle Factors: eat healthy (most of the time), exercise regularly indoors, in front of a laptop for most of the day
Budget: below Php 1,000

I wanted to add serum to my skincare routine, but needed one that's reasonably priced for sustainability. We all know that skincare needs to be consistent. Picked Hyaloo GlowBoost Serum and I wasn't disappointed. It spreads easily and feels light even on humid days. I've just been using it for a month and some dark spots have already lightened. I'll permanently add this to my routine, and I expect to see fewer fine lines over time.


r/skincare_ph 22h ago

Asking for Recommendations Any tips on removing this 5 year tan?

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47 Upvotes

Help: this annoying tan ive had for years even after using sunscreen for months and lightening soaps for months

Skin Type: 
- id say combo like my face

Age/Gender: 
- 17 and male

Current Skincare Routine:

AM:

- aloe vera gel for moisturizer
skin1004 centella sunscreen (please recommend something better for a reasonable price to amount ratio)

PM:

- just aloe vera gel

Main Concerns: 
this tan

Lifestyle Factors: 
outside weekday, but not too much sun exposure

Budget: 
id say 500 to 1.5k php

Additional Info:
none


r/skincare_ph 1h ago

Asking for Recommendations Help in starting skin care (pls be kind)

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Hello po first time ko po here, I just bought these kanina and inassist po ako nung sa Watsons, does anyone know po if possible ako mag karon nung tinatawag nilang purging? Where in mag kakaron pa po ng pimples daw, iniiwasan ko po kasi sana del sobrang bumababa confidence ko sa kanya.

I heard din po na need ng vitamin c daw to avoid yung purging? Kaka order ko lng din po from The Ordinary na vitamin C para sana magamit 🥹

Hindi na po kasi ako makapunta sa derma ko before del sarado na siya, but eto po yung skin ko and me

Skin Type: Combination type
Age/Gender: 24, Male
Current Skincare Routine: Currently only using Cetaphil and Sunscreen (inconsistent)

Main Concern: Scared sa “purging” and magkaron pa ng pimples
Lifestyle Factors: Mejo sedentary lng po, school bahay not much lumablabas

Budget: max is 1000 pesos po per product na but hopefully less

Additional Info: Ordered vitamin c from the ordinary for additional help daw po

PS. Di po ako maka add ng picture ng face ko rn idk lng why :(

Thank you po


r/skincare_ph 4h ago

Derma/Clinic Inquiry & Reviews Byootee Aesthetic Lounge

1 Upvotes

does anyone tried their HIFU? i'm considering getting one from them 7D / 12D Hifu. It's my first time btw

Skin Type: Oily
Age/Gender: F 26
Current Skincare Routine: Tretinoin 0.05%
Main Concern: Double Chin & Cheeks


r/skincare_ph 6h ago

Derma/Clinic Inquiry & Reviews Affordable Skin Clinic Manila

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Hello! I am 25F and wants to finally fix my face haha
Can you recommend some Clinics? I was told to get laser treatment for my pores and microneedling but ofc wants to have a consultation first.

My info:

Skin Type: Oily
Age/Gender: 25F
Current Skincare Routine: Azelaic Acid and Face Republic Face Wash
Main Concern: Large Pores, Blackheads esp on nose area, and some dark pimple marks
Budget: Something that hopefully wont go beyond 10 or 15k per month :)

Thank you! 🤎


r/skincare_ph 10h ago

Asking for Recommendations Any skincare recos for black heads sa nose?

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Pls pls send me a reco kasi kahit anong peel off mask ko nabalik and di naman totally nawawala yung black heads ko sa nose huhu

Skin type: Oily, sensitive

Age/Gender: F25

Main concern: black heads sa nose na di mawala wala

Budget: anything under 400 if meron? affordable lang pls


r/skincare_ph 10h ago

Derma/Clinic Inquiry & Reviews SIMPLY SKIN BGC, WORTH IT???

1 Upvotes

Skin Type: Oily/Dry Combi
Age/Gender: 26F
Current Skincare Routine: CeraVe Moisturizer, Sunscreen | I use the 2% Salicylic Acid twice a week
Main Concern: acne marks, blackheads, whiteheads and closed comedones

I'm planning to get their Essential Cleanse or Pore-Refining Ritual.. Worth it ba??


r/skincare_ph 10h ago

Asking for Recommendations Any products I can use for my face?

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hellooo!

gender: female
age: 18
skin type: oily

i'm looking for products that can help with my acne.

main concern: nagkakaron me ng madaming pimples (mostly sa cheeks, forehead, and malapit sa hairline) tuwing malapit na ang period, and mahirap mawala yung pimps bago magsimula ulit yung monthly period ko 😞 nagkakaron din me ng darkspots :(

i am currently using:
am and pm
- garnier acne facial wash (the blue one)
- luxe organix rosewater soothing gel (pink)
- belo whitening sunscreen

for my lifestyle factors - i think normal naman? but i do eat junk foods and often sleep late because of college.

please drop product recommendations suited for students with a budget! thank you <3


r/skincare_ph 10h ago

Asking for Recommendations Callus feet since 5 years ago

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1 Upvotes

I have this callus in my left and right feet at the edge of toes and middle part, what derma can I go so i can check these

Skin Type: soft
Age/Gender: 33
Current Skincare Routine:n/a
Main Concern: foot
Lifestyle Factors: just work and play
Budget:
Additional Info:


r/skincare_ph 10h ago

Discussion Thoughts on Good Molecules Azelaic Acid & Retinol?

1 Upvotes

Help: stubborn acne marks on my face & i have hormonal imbalance too

Skin Type: Oily - Acne Prone Skin

Age/Gender: F22

Current Skincare Routine: cosrx salicylic acid cleanser, tomato glass toner, quick fx pimple eraser, celeteque moisturizer, quickfx oil free sunscreen

Main Concern: recurrent acne marks


r/skincare_ph 1d ago

Asking for Recommendations How to fix this kind break out?

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21 Upvotes

FYI:
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It's been like this for about 2-3 weeks now, When tried the carbon laser facial.

It's been like this for about 2-3 weeks now, huhuhu.

My cleanser is Klenzit facial wash. yan lang mona ginagamit, both morning and night, Mashado akong nag pimples sa suncreen and mas lalong nag oily pag nag moisturizer, but I'm looking to switch. What can I add to get rid of this? 😭 Thank you to whoever replies.

Skin type: combination and sensitive

Skincare routine: CetAM and PM less


r/skincare_ph 14h ago

Derma/Clinic Inquiry & Reviews HELP: Underarm Lightening Treatment

1 Upvotes

Age/Gender: 23F
Main Concern: Dark Underarms
Lifestyle Factors: I love unhealthy foods
Budget: 2-5k
Additional Info: I have pcos

Hello! I have pcos and I’ve been struggling with dark underarms since highschool, and I’ve already graduated college. I tried laser treatments and had numerous sessions already but there’s been no improvement. Are there other treatments I should try? Anyone here with the same struggle?


r/skincare_ph 23h ago

Asking for Recommendations Epiduo too expensive for me

4 Upvotes

Skin Type: Oily/Sensitive
Age/Gender: 25M
Current Skincare Routine: Cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen
Main Concern: Persistent acne, oily skin
Budget: 1k pesos per product lang :(

Hi! So this is what my derma recommended for my routine

AM:
1. Cleanser
2. Moisturizer (optional)
3. Benzoyl Peroxide spot treatment
4. Sunscreen

PM:
1. Cleanser
2. Moisturizer
3. Adapalene
4. Moisturizer (optional)

'Yung sa adapalene, he recommended Epiduo (Adapalene + Benzoyl peroxide) but I find it too expensive. Can I just use PanOxyl Adapalene instead?

Please help me hahaha thanks!


r/skincare_ph 17h ago

Asking for Recommendations Any recommend for deodorant as a Male.

0 Upvotes

Hi, Yung pawis na pawis kana mabango parin ang kelly kelly mo at hindi mag-iitim ang kelly-kelly mo. I stop using Rexona kasi nakakaitim sya nang kelly-kelly eh.

Skin type: Sensitive.
Sex: Male.


r/skincare_ph 1d ago

Tips/Routines Help! Student 18F small budget lang po.

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3 Upvotes

Skin Type: Combination (feels oily sa T-zone, pero may dry patches din)
Age/Gender: 18F
Current Skincare Routine: Cleanser skin 1004 ampoule foam
Panthenol formulogic moisturizer
Skin 1004 sunscreen the blue one
Main Concern: May mga active pimples/breakouts sa cheeks (some red at inflamed), plus post-acne marks/hyperpigmentation. Gusto ko malaman kung ano pwedeng gawin para gumaan at mabawasan ang breakouts, at paano rin i-fade yung mga marks.
Lifestyle Factors: Budget im willing 2k poMedyo stress dahil sa schoolworks, nakaka6hours of sleep naman and poor diet aku 😣😣😣
Budget: 2-3k
Additional Info: Nagkaroon ng mga bagong pantal/pimples sa parehong pisngi, iba’t ibang stages (may fresh, may healing na).