(SPOT.ph) If there’s one thing that we’re grateful to online shopping for, it’s the fact that we can now get our beauty fix no matter where we are. Here, we round up some of the best online stores where you can hoard your favorite beauty products—from international cult brands to homegrown holy grails.
Sephora.ph
www.sephora.ph
Sephora has become so synonymous with beauty that boyfriends all over the world have come to know its name. It’s also known for having one of the widest and most complete selection of brands, including Fenty Beauty, and more recently, Pat McGrath Labs.
Bestsellers: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation (P1,950), Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick (P1,194), Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade (P1,255)
Freyja
www.freyja.com
Although relatively new to the scene, Freyja is quickly gaining popularity for having a good balance of popular brands like Benefit and cult favorites like Huxley. They also have a section called The Convo where shoppers can read about the latest beauty news in the industry.
Bestsellers: Sigma Beauty 4DHD™ Kabuki (P1,950), Benefit Cosmetics Benetint (P800), Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss (P1,530)
Today’s Skin
www.todaysskin.co
People who take their skincare seriously will find their tribe on Today’s Skin. The website promises to make skincare fun, personal, and authentic, and with brands like The Ordinary and Aesop, and soon, Vinter’s Daughter and Ouai, your shopping cart is sure to be filled up quite quickly.
Bestsellers: The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution (P650), Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentrate (P1,390), Today’s Skin Jade Roller (P1,000)
Beauty Beat
www.beautybeat.ph
At Beauty Beat, you have access to a wide range of affordable beauty brands like BYS, fashion21, and Deoproce. They also have a filtering system that allows you to customize search results based on skin type or formula preference and an online magazine called The Beat to update you on the latest trends in the world of beauty.
Bestsellers: Lustrous (Nadine Lustre x BYS) Lustrous Birthday Collection Box 1 - Everyday Collection (P2,999), Wet Brush Mini Detangler - Ice Garden (P399), BYS Peach 23-piece Face Palette in Glitter Box (P599)
Calyxta
calyxta.com
Made for the modern woman, Calyxta is where you can find brands like Dear Dahlia and Glossier. What makes them stand out, however, is their special section called Brides. This is where soon-to-be married Pinays can read up on interesting articles related to wedding planning, from how to do your wedding makeup to choosing the people in your entourage.
Bestsellers: Pop Beauty Setting 101 (P800), Face Republic Super Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ (P499), Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner (P3,200)
BeautyMNL
beautymnl.com
Truth be told, a lot of Pinays probably got their first online beauty buy from BeautyMNL. The website is a pioneer among their contemporaries as they were one of the first websites that featured beauty reviews from customers. Today, they continue to adapt to the demands of their customers by making the shift to overall wellness, expanding their inventory to include healthy snacks and fitness products.
Bestsellers: Skin Genie Lip and Cheek Stain Alive Therapy (P99), Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Serum (P1,200), Whipp Soap (P295)
Althea
ph.althea.kr
Before online beauty shopping became as big as it is now, there were only a few websites where you could find your favorite Korean beauty brands, and Althea was one of them. Until now, it remains one of the best places to stock up on brands like Missha and Neogen.
Bestsellers: Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel (P180), Missha 4D
Mascara (P170), CP-1 Raspberry Hair Vinegar (P350)
MUP Store
mupstore.com
While there are already a ton of online beauty stores around, what sets MUP Store apart is that it was specifically made for makeup professionals, or at least, those who are really serious about beauty. In fact, you won’t just find a wide range of beauty products and tools here, but also makeup books—perfect for those who want to level up their beauty game.
Bestsellers: Anastasia Brow Wiz (P1,400), RCMA Color Process Foundation (P1,000), Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler (P1,300)
Skincare Curator
theskincarecurator.com
All about helping you find the right products for your skin, the Skincare Curator allows you to shop according to your skin concern. Whether you choose a problem like Acne or Anti-Aging, the website will automatically filter your options to customize your shopping experience.
Bestsellers: COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch (P200), Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop (P1,200), COSRX Low PH Good Morning Gel (P540 sale price)
PIBU
www.shop-pibu.com
PIBU, which actually means “skin” in Korean, believes in putting your skin first. While they have a great selection of makeup and hair products, they have a very diligent approach to skincare, dividing the products according to Korea’s famous 10-step skincare program—from Step 1: Makeup Remover to Step 10: Suncare.
Bestsellers: COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner (P680), Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Intensive Moist Essence (P1,400), Son & Park Beauty Water (P450)
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