10 Best Men's Skincare Products in the Philippines 2025 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Dermatologist

If you notice that your skin tends to become greasier and shinier than normal, you must have oily skin. For oily skin, you would generally want something that effectively addresses the oil on your skin, while not causing excessive dryness. 

As much as possible, go for light, water-based products, such as lotions, so as not to add more oil to your skin. Also, look for products that are oil-free and non-comedogenic, as these products don't clog your pores.

Some of the ingredients to go for when dealing with oily skin include clays and charcoal, which both help in absorbing oil and mattifying your skin. Additionally, formulations with salicylic acid may help in the management of acne due to its ability to chemically exfoliate your skin and reduce oiliness!

Dry skin is characterized by having a dull and rough complexion. You'll want to counter your dry skin with some moisture and hydration. When applicable, opt for heavier products, such as creams, as these serve either to hold in the moisture of your skin or to draw moisture from the environment and onto your skin.

In terms of ingredients, you may opt for hyaluronic acid and glycerin, two humectants that draw water from the atmosphere towards the outer portion of your skin, leaving it moisturized without feeling greasy. Ceramides, on the other hand, are great since they keep your skin intact, thereby, allowing your skin to effectively seal in moisture. Panthenol is also another great ingredient for hydrating the skin.

If your skin is the type that becomes oily at the T-zone area while your cheeks and temples remain dry, then you most likely have combination skin. To tackle this, try out lighter formulations, such as products that you would use for oily skin. Trial and error is the name of the game here, so make sure to observe how your skin reacts with lighter formulations.

If you feel that lighter products leave your skin feeling too dry, start trying out the heavier products. Ultimately, you would want to stick to a well-balanced skincare regimen that leaves your skin not too greasy and not too dry.

Sensitive skin is characterized as being easily irritated, itchy, or inflamed. When it comes to sensitive skin, potentially irritating ingredients are the things that you have to watch out for. And take note that it doesn't matter if a product is “natural” or not, as both natural and synthetic natural ingredients may potentially cause your sensitive skin to flare up.

Go for formulations that are explicitly designed for sensitive skin, as these usually feature ingredients that are less likely to cause hypersensitivity. Some irritating ingredients to avoid include alcohol, fragrances, and sulfates. A good rule of thumb is that the fewer ingredients a formulation has, the less likely it will cause irritations.

Not all ingredients are bad for sensitive skins, though. Examples of these include aloe vera, allantoin, Centella Asiatica, calendula, and chamomile extract, both of which work to soothe your skin due to their anti-inflammatory properties. These are especially great for those sensitive skins that often exhibit redness.

Normal skin is described as skin that is neither too dry nor too oily. Since normal skin is considered to be the middle ground of all skin types, you can use almost any kind of skincare product for it, depending on what you feel your skin needs for the day.

A skincare routine will always start with a good and reliable facial cleanser. Your facial cleanser serves to remove the oil, dirt, and dead skin cells that have accumulated on your skin, which ultimately makes it easier for your next skincare product to penetrate and act on your skin.

Facial cleansers are commonly available for different skin types. Go for those that correspond to your skin type. Always aim for facial cleansers that are strong enough to cleanse your face, while staying mild enough at the same time, so that they don't leave your face dry or strip off moisture.

After cleansing your face, the next move would usually be to apply toner. Toner is a water-like formulation that contains different active ingredients. Toners are usually applied to the skin with the use of a cotton ball. 

Toners serve different functions. They further cleanse your face and readjust your face's pH to the optimal value, leaving it ready for the next skincare product that you will be applying, such as moisturizers. Aside from this, some toners also have a specific function, some of which include treatment for acne, management of oily skin, hydration, anti-aging, and many more.

Regardless of your skin type, your skin could definitely use a moisturizer. A moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated, making it healthy and more resistant to other skin issues such as inflammation, wrinkles, and premature aging. Just make sure that you get the one that corresponds to your skin type.

Facial serums are definitely some of the more obscure skincare products. They are very important, though. Facial serums are concentrated formulations that are designed to deliver essential nutrients to your skin. Ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, peptides, zinc PCA, and many more.

Facial serums are typically used to address specific skin issues. For example, some facial serums are specially formulated to address wrinkles and dark spots, while others are mainly for managing acne. With the different kinds of serums out there, you're sure to find the one for you!

A usual apprehension against body lotions is that they tend to leave a greasy feel and that they have a "feminine scent". Fortunately, it's quite easy to find body lotions nowadays that are both non-greasy and fragrance-free, at the same time. 

The general rule of thumb is that you should go for formulations with at least SPF 30 for effective sun protection. And while dedicated sunscreens are the more commonly known formulations with SPF, many serums, facial moisturizers, and body lotions have SPF ratings, as well! 

These combination products are great to have, as you're hitting 2 birds with one stone! Just make sure to apply a generous amount to ensure that you're getting maximum protection from those UV rays!