When it comes to shopping, convenience is king for consumers. The post-pandemic world is pushing for a more seamless experience for both online or offline shopping.

At the forefront of ultra-convenient shopping is Beauty Bar, the country’s first specialty personal care store. Established in 1999, Beauty Bar is considered one of the most highly-visited beauty meccas for innovative and non-traditional international brands of cosmetics, skincare, and beauty products. Its online store, which was launched in 2011, also offers an exciting spread of cosmetics, bath and body products, and beauty accessories from all over the world — from the shelves right to the customers’ doors.

Beauty Bar offers a slew of products that can’t be found anywhere else. I know this personally because I really have to troop to Beauty Bar for my preferred dry shampoo and shampoo, which are from an international brand. My search for that specific hair care product led me to discover Beauty Bar’s different offerings.

There are so many great options in Beauty Bar, so to banish overwhelm from your shopping experience, I compiled some of the skincare products to put in your cart — STAT. 

Retinol Advanced Brightening Night Cream | PHP 1,350.00 

If you’re into anti-aging products, this night cream should be in your beauty routine. If you’re worried about using cream-based products in a humid country, choose one that is rich enough to nourish the skin without the greasy feel.  The good news is that the Advanced Brightening Night Cream has that formula so you don’t have to worry about any unwanted stickiness. On top of that, this night cream has an intensive blend of brightening and anti-aging ingredients. It won’t steer you wrong! 

Dr. Pawpaw Balm 25ml Tube – Ultimate Red | PHP 595.00 PHP

Dr. PAWPAW Ultimate Red Balm is a cult favorite, and for a reason. The Ultimate Red balm has the same formula as the original product but this one gets another plus because it adds some color to your lips and cheeks! It doesn’t stop there. You will get both form and function because its main ingredient, fermented PawPaw, boasts natural healing qualities and is said to be one of nature’s finest remedies. Patchology Breakout Box | PHP 1,295.00

If you’re like me who’s been battling maskne, acne patches are just the thing to buy. Good thing, Beauty Bar offers a  gentle yet effective trio of acne-clearing patches and strips from Patchology. The products have anti-inflammatory and bacteria-banishing ingredients (like salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and witch hazel, to name a few) that can heal spots and unclog pores in a matter of hours.

Included in the set: 24 Pimple-Shrinking Salicylic Acid Dots, 24 Whitehead-Absorbing Hydrocolloid Dots, 3 Blackhead-Eliminating Nose Strips

SkinLab Revitalize & Hydrate Rose Water Mist | PHP 750.00 

Facial mists help me get through the day. They help me to freshen up throughout the day without making my makeup budge. SkinLab’s Revitalize & Hydrate Rose Water Mist has elevated the facial mist game with its infusion of moisture-enhancing rose and coconut and aloe water that tone, hydrate, and soften the skin. One spritz is all it takes for a quick pick-me-up. Fast-drying and non-sticky, it’s a perfect final step to keep makeup looking fresh and radiant all day long. It is cruelty-free and can be used for all skin types. 

 

Not Your Mother’s Passion Fruit Kombucha & Awapuhi Ginger Youth Revival Conditioner | PHP 875.00

I have a special affair with any bath products. But most of all, I love hair products that can refresh the skin and work their moisturizing magic on my colored locks. This conditioner from Not Your Mother’s can invigorate the hair to restore brightness and shine because of its passion fruit kombucha and awapuhi ginger ingredients. If you are into sustainability, this one is really for you because this conditioner uses 98 percent naturally derived ingredients and has no non-natural ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and parabens, to name a few.

Plant Apothecary Set of 5 Travel Size Body Washes | PHP 1,995.00 PHP

If you’re like me who loves body washes, then you have to get these organic body washes from Plant Apothecary. These all-natural, honey-like gels are made of only eight or nine simple ingredients and are completely free of parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, petroleum, silicones, and harsh, mysterious chemicals. Get this travel-sized set of five body washes and keep them handy for whenever you need a little aromatherapy.

Where beauty comes together

Needless to say, Beauty Bar’s online and offline offerings are on point.  They also offer amazing sales and discounts on their website, so they can cater even to the most budget-conscious customers. Meanwhile, their physical stores also offer complementary services such as Dashing Diva nail salons and BB Plus in-store salon makeovers. It’s a world of beauty ready for the taking.