I Flew 5,000 Miles to Find the Best Skin Care in the World 🇵🇭
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 พ.ย. 2024
- I flew all the way to the Philippines to hunt for BEST skin care I could find- and I met one of my subscribers while I was there! Watch to the end to see my painfully honest thoughts on Filipino skin care 🤭 👀
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Thank you! Finally there’s someone who visited the Philippines that is sensitive about what the local citizen’s wages. Most foreign people who visit the Philippines whether to feature tourist destinations, food, or anything in the country always say that “PHILIPPINES IS SUPER CHEAP!”. However, they forgot to account that they are earning first world country wages and the Philippines is a third world country.
For the average Filipino, a quality skin care product is definitely more of a luxury since the cheap products. Imagine a good Sunscreen will cost around 300-500 pesos when our minimum wage earners only earns 600 pesos a day in Manila.
Thank you for being considerate. I started watching your channel way back in 2020 and I did not regret supporting it.
I really appreciate you taking local wages and the economy into account when talking about the price point. A lot of westerners look at how much they’re spending with their money thinking our country is some sort of cheap-easy to live in paradise. And it is very beautiful I love my country, but people for the most part are indeed struggling with extreme poverty, wages are super super low, exploitation is common, and a lot do decide to leave our islands to work in more developed countries so we can send money back. And these boogie places cover that fact up on the surface for the most part.
OMG!!! I never thought you and Jan Angelo will get to finally meet in person!
And yes, you're right, good quality skin care here in the Philippines are pricey. That 500 pesos sunscreen is almost the cost of a day's minimum wage (645 pesos). That's why Jan Angelo's videos are very helpful. Not only does he scouts for the best skin care, he also looks for the best prices. He even made videos of the same skin care product with different price ranges to help us out in choosing the best price for our budget.
I hope you could come back to the Philippines and enjoy more food, places and most of all, the people!
This is such an amazing collab talaga!!❤❤❤
collaboration we never expectttt
Heyyyy Filipina here! Lemme explain why skin whitening is so rampant. Sooo Filipinos naturally have brown skin. But having a fairer skin is somewhat associated to your status in life. Meaning, the fairer you are, the less likely you had to go outside to "work". That is being compared to farmers so are out all day in the sun, working, hence, their darker skin color. I personally has never tried and attempted to whiten my complexion. I am soooo proud of my light brown complexion and I do wish more Filipino will feel the same. I think nowadays more and more Filipinos are embracing their natural skin tone
I've heard this, I find it so interesting. In Australia, a tan is associated with being on holiday, being at the beach a lot, it's still seen as a good thing even though it's not. Most Australians would do anything to have a filipino complexion! I'm glad you love yours, you guys have beautiful skin.
It's so interesting to me that fair skin is the beauty standard there. I'm pasty white and I hate it. I wish I had deep brown skin. I think deep brown skin is so beautiful. I'd tan myself that color if it wasn't cultural appropriation. I would never want to offend or cultural appropriate so that's why I wouldn't do it. But if there was a way I could do it respectively I would.
@FragranceEuphoria Brown skin just is beautiful, no way around it. I'm pretty fair, I would rather be tanned as well but I'm not going to damage my skin for it and I don't like fake tan. But its so interesting to me as well that being pale is seen as such a good thing, its not really in Western culture.
@Danica.Powell I think the 1st time that I had an awareness of how white/western people wanted to have brown skin so bad is when my relatives from the US had a vacation in the Philippines and sunbathe soooo bad so they can have the deepest tan as possible before going back to US. Mind you, they are Filipinos who have deeper complexion than me 😅
@FragranceEuphoria thank you! I would want a deeper tan if I can but also scared of skin cancer so is also very diligent with my sunscreen when I'm at the beach hence the lack of opportunity to have a tan haha
Majority of the people here buy skincare online since smaller brands can’t afford to have their products available in physical stores. Malls only carry the really big brands.
I'm glad I saw this comment because I haven't seen some of the brands he mentioned before! (Fil-Am that moved to the Philippines.)
The thing you mentioned about affordability was so thoughtful of you .
Lots of love ❤
Finally! Someone who understands peso currency vs usd 😊
Standalone skincare stores are not really a thing in the Philippines. I think because of the economics of it all, even affordable brands are expensive in the context of wages. I mean imagine how high you would have to price your products if you had a standalone store. I feel that is why you can find a large price range in the drugstores and grocery stores while the really expensive brands just have online stores.
OMG! Jan Angelo and Hyram in a video ❤
As a Filipina American who has been watching your content for years, this brings me joy. Your commentary about product prices vs wages is on point, too 🇵🇭 💚
VMV cleanser is actually nice, it doesn't strip off much of the natural oils in your face, so it's not drying and very beneficial in the long run, a brand that is heavily backed up by science in their formulations, a niche brand and on the higher price point actually. I use the variant for combination skin.
he used it wrongly. I had the same first experience, underwhelmed, bec I was used to the foaming types in the market. once I figured it out though, I'm never without it.. 20+ years babe. can't find another that has the same effect.
@yc0n2x True, coming from long time user and not just for content...lol.. going15yrs here.
As a brown skinned Filipina who's had to listen to people say I'd look so much better if i used skin lightening products, I appreciate the fact you acknowledge that having these products us just disappointing. Beauty is not about the skin color.
The Happy Skin cleansing cream is super good!!! It’s a cream to oil and turns into facial wash once you massage it with water. Sad it wasn’t given a better chance
Yes! I am from the Philippines and I can agree to that. I love skincare and this video opened my eyes to filipino products.
Omg!!!!! Never thought I could see you together in a youtube vid, Hyram and Jan Angelo! Two of my most watched skincare content creators! Love you both!❤️❤️❤️
omgggg I was just thinking u should do a collab with Jan Angelo, but I didn't expect he will be featured in your vid 💛💛💛
My favorite sunscreen is the Luxxe Organics Gel Sunscreen at 300+ pesos, it’s on the cheaper side but it’s a wonderful sunscreen for oily skin. It’s very affordable too ❤
Oh Hyram, I wouldve loved for you to try products from the brand Soul Apothecary. Products are chock full of ingredients that u love and innotivative ones as well that are usually only present in high end products.
But unfortunately they don't sell in physical stores here and u can only purchase online. I hope Jan Angelo was able to give u products from that brand tho. That brand is my holy grail 😔.
I love how you mentioned loving your own natural skin color.. because even coffee here have bleaching product, tea, milkshakes, makeup too..
I’m from Philippines now living in US. I grew up being told “you look pretty but you’re brown” 😢 which made me hate my skin color for the most part of my life.. I met my husband and he made feel confident with my skin color and now that I am here I never get any bad comments about my skin color. I really hope more Filipinos who are bullied for their skin color learn to love their color without feeling the need to bleach it. ❤❤❤ thanks Hyram for the video I miss Philippines!!
You should try Luxe Organics Aqua Sunscreen. It's so addicting. I use that on my face and body and its broad spectrum. Also Quick FX All in One cream literally feels expensive moisturizer
Hyram thank you for posting the short about this vid! I wouldn't have found it mostly likely otherwise.
You and Jan Angelo are the only ones I watch when it comes to skin care,, I’ve been watching you both for YEARS!! I’m so happy you got to meet each other!
i love how humble you are, hyram ❤️
so happy to see jan here!!
Nice to see Jan Angelo on your video 😊 I trust his skincare reviews and recommendations 🤩
I love the barefaced sunscreen! It's lightweight, affordable and it doesn't sting my eyes
mabuhay hyram! 🇵🇭 i got your products when they launched in Sephora Philippines online years ago. i remember being so excited that your brand was launching in Asia too. 💜
you’re right for highlighting the inaccessibility of high quality skincare products to the average citizen. whenever i get asked, i always say to prioritize sunscreen, but it’s not been easy to recommend sunscreens with high spf given the price tag of the really good ones are too much for their budget. here’s hoping that more quality and accessible brands will make their way into the market soon.
Didnt expect this content love itt❤
Omg!! My two fave skincare gurus in one vid. Been a silent subscriber for years and thanks to the both of you I gained knowledge about skincare. I know Jan Angelo is a great fan of yours.
P.S. I think some of the products mentioned are somewhat made in korea tho.
Hello, been following you for awhile now! I’m Filipino born & raised in the Philippines and moved to Chicago,IL, been living here for more than 18 yrs now. And I never understand that whitening of skin!! I love my tanned skin and embracing it!
2 of my faves, Jan Angelo and Hyram❤
omg!! Jan x Hyram collab finally happened 😭❤️
Another wonderful video, thank you Hyram! 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
Love to see you enjoyed here in PH! Much love!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Hyram and Jan Angelo in one screen was not on my bingo card this year 🤯🤯 LOVEEE THIS!!!
"Let go of the concept of time" 😂😂😂 so true 😂
you seem really kind and down to earth, too. I dont know why I would think otherwise
I love that you met a follower and built them a skincare routine! That's so sweet and exciting!
We love to see it during OUR month 🇵🇭🇺🇸💋
Hmm, I think Filipinos in general have other things to prioritize besides investing in health and beauty. Many are already contented with cheap products that does the basics. You are indeed correct when you've noticed that Filipinos are obsessed with whitening products. This stems from a deeply rooted ideology that having fair skin is a standard of beauty. Given the limited skincare information in the Philippines, local skincare brands make their prices very affordable to make products accessible to the masses-especially those in the lower to middle classes
love this video!! big fan of your channel!🫧✨🩷
Human Nature as well as Elliana products are also great Filipino skin care and cosmetics brands.
Hyram! Welcome to the Philippines 💜 I follow Jan Angelo too. Hihih. Love you both!
Hi Hyram! I am the one who helped developed and launched the NOAH & EVE ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT SUNSCREEN.
Thank you so much for this video! I am an avid follower since 2021! ❤ Hope you enjoyed your stay here!
i love you Hyram!!! you saved my skin since the pandemic.
i'm here for the Hyram x Jan Angelo interaction omg
OH MY GOD I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS IN MY WHOLE LIFE.
“I’m so happy he is not ai, he is real” that was so sweet and funny lmao 😭😭
Omg sweetie! You looked like you were having such a a good time🎉
I just love this series, it's so fun but still educational
Just make them a little bit longer because I was sad when it was over💋just love you!
SOOO HAPPY YOU MADE A WHOLE VIDEO DEDICATED TO FILIPINO SKINCARE!
also really happy that you talked about 2 of my favorite topics in the world; skincare & economics.
Whoaaaaaaa! Hyram and Jan Angelo in one vlog??!!! What a trip!❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’m SO SO SO jealous with your sun kiss brown color. I think it’s the healthiest skin color, you all should embrace that beauty💖💖💖💖💖
I’m actually so excited for this series, especially because you started in the Philippines!!
I’ve been telling everyone on TikTok PH that Jan Angelo is the Hyram of the Philippines, and now seeing both of my skincare idols together in one video is just surreal! I’ve followed both of you for so long, and this collab is honestly a dream come true. So excited to see my faves sharing their expertise and passion for skincare! 🙌✨
OMG! Jan Angelo is like Hyram in the Philippines so happy for this collab!❤
Hi Hyram! Next time you're in Manila, Let me take you around!!! ❤❤❤
So entertaining and educational :) I'm going to Japan next year and I'm so interested to see what I can find if I go shopping!
Such a good concept! We need more awareness of conditions outside the US! Would love for you to come to Denmark. Home country of Ole Henriksen ☺️
Wow Hyram in Philippines?!!! Im so happy you enjoyed there.. and you were right about the traffic.. that’s why we have “filipino time” which is always late hahaha
I agree with the whitening products.. most of us filipino only know gluthathione, kojic and papaya in all skin care product.. I believe now it has changed because of qll of you influencers and skincare gurus who opened our mind to be mindful of the products and finally understand our skin.. so thank you Hyram.. i learned so much about skincare because of you, james welsh and the others derms here in youtube ☺️
so sad that i only got to watch this now! hope your stay in manila was amazing. I've learned so much from you!
I've been using Luxe Organiix products and Human Nature sunflower oil and never been happier about my skin.
what do you recommend using the human nature sunflower oil for? i have it too but i haven’t really used it considering 🥹
@gudetamad I use it to lighten my scars and to moisturize my skin when I've run out of moisturizer. I also use it with castor oil for my eyelashes and eyebrows. I use it as a lightening serum for my groin area haha. And as a hair oil at times.
im a filipino and my skin care products is mostly consisted with deep moisturizing like hyaluronic acids and niacinamide. and i love my dark skin tone (as you can see in my DP), which some people compliments me with.
but i dont mind people being obsessed with whitening products here in Philippines. just be vigilant to your skin dont use too much harsh products. read the ingredients and always do research
Hi from Canada! But I am originally from Philippines. The first product VMV is my mom’s skin care product, it’s hypoallergenic and fragrance and it’s working for a 88 y/o lady with beautiful skin tone. I think BLK is 1 of the products of the famous actress Anne Curtis, personally I didn’t like the tinted sun screen. Belo has one too. Thank you for visiting Philippines and you’re always welcome. I appreciate w🫶💋
Yey Jan Angelo is here....❤❤❤❤
This video makes me subscribe to your channel ❤️ thank you for coming here in the Philippines.. 🥰
Hyram! when was you here???!! Filipina here! I agree about the skin lightener stuff more prevalent here than any actual skincare. Ironically, it has more market and readily available than that of sunscreens!! I remember trying to find a lightweight everyday facial sunscreen only to see a bunch of western thick and sticky sunblock-which was it was used to be called- in the stores. So so sad, and if you want a decent sunscreen for the body, your only choice are those skin lightening ones with an atleast spf30 if you are lucky. Its like we really have no choice?! But now, I am so happy that the Filipino market has its own number of sunscreens locally made and brands with a fairly reasonable price but still effective being offered to us now. I still think the skincare and makeup industry here is at its infancy and just starting to boom. Still much a long way to go, truly exciting!♥♥
Fantastic video! I’m a Filipina residing in the US for over 20 years! I never had skincare growing up in the Philippines even if my family’s above the middle class status because it wasn’t considered a necessity. Shampoo, soap and deodorant were all that was needed in our home. When I was in my first year of college back home, I was given a Papaya soap and a Black soap by a friend, which dried out my skin, but definitely did some brightening. Never used them since. Living and working in the US absolutely made skincare more accessible and affordable to me, especially Korean skincare! I realize skincare is part of self-love and self-care! Thanks for sharing this video! ❤
What a lovely product thanks for sharing it with us🙌😍
That was helpful. I took screenshots of the ones u tried and hope to get it next time I’m in the
Philippines.
Hyram and Jan Angelo, eyyyy 🤝❤
Believe me I totally get you! I hope a lot of people from the Philippines will wake up and change their values and ways in life. To be more daring, carefree, open, and be more confident. To speak for what is on his/her mind, to talk back and not just say yes! And to accept him or herself fully, not waiting for outside validation but within her. I wish a lot of people from PH will choose themselves more and explore the world, and not just stick to the norm of being the same but to be unique yet be okay with being brown and being Pinoy! I do that and I feel so free and happy. Genuinely❤ thanks HYRAM, I am your Filipina Fan too from Netherlands 🎉
I do agree with you when it comes to price of the skin care in the Phil it is indeed expensive..
OMG!!!! I’m lateeeee! You’re here! Welcome to the Philippines!
Hyram! I've followed you for a few years and I love watching all of your videos. I love supporting local, small businesses in Hawaii. I've lived on Oahu my whole life and I'm part Native Hawaiian. Can you please do a skincare review of kuuipo essentials vs leahlani? Mahalo!
Hyram, I appreciate this video so much. Thank you for saying about the whitening products phenomenon in Asia particulaly The Philippines. I hope this will open a lot of peoples ideas about accepting oneself, ones color and being okay with oneself before looking for outside validation. To be pretty, one must see it first from within then it will be seen ❤ It is okay to be brown, short and curly-haired Filipina. I used to get teased with this and it hurts but I took that as a challenge to accept my flaws and now I am happy and contented. Other peoples opinion about me doesn't bother me anymore. Di lahat dapat patulan. ❤ be bold pinoy
No wayyyy! Mabuhay from Philippines!
If you're ever considering coming to switzerland, i highly recommend looking for swiss skin care. Though most brands are very expensive (just like the country) there are affordable brands like louis widmer, which you can find in any pharmacy for it's great formulas and affordable price. They work very close with science and are 90% vegan and they work together with save the children. It has products I've been using for years. YEARS. It's that good. I hope you check them out. Like if you're flying to france which has a lot of skin care, please come check out switzerland, which is their direct neighbor.
This is the kind of content we need 🥰
Can wait for you to come to VN ❤❤There are some very good skincare brands here
Ohmyghaaad! I love Barefaced sunscreen! 😍🫶🏻
Love this!
Skin tone was more of a reflection of status (wealthy people didn't work outside, do hard labor in the fields, etc.) rather than a factor of "colonizers."
LOUDER!!! People here keep saying "it's about colonialism". It's always a common misconception about the Filipinos obsession of light skin tied to colonialism that was being brought by the Spaniards which is COMPLETELY WRONG.
Having a light skin beauty standard already existed before the Spanish arrival. During the pre-colonial era where higher class people during that time are often depicted in medieval paintings as having a light skin which means they have the opportunity to stay indoors and not work outside unlike the lower class and slaves. This not only exist in the pre-colonial Philippines but the entirety of Asia during that time. And kept going on and on through generations.
luxe organix has a good tinted sunscreen too! i use it as a makeup base (it’s a bit heavy but doesn’t feel greasy)
it has color adapting technology which i really like (it’s the pink variant)
the other variant is a whitening one 💀💀
OMG!!!! Whyyyyyy whyyy didn’t I receive the memo Hyram is in PH!!!!!😢😢😢🎉❤
The collab that we didn't expect. Hyram and my fave Filipino skin care content creator yey
Obsessed with this and you 😍
i rlly appreciate hyram’s insight especially the observation about the wages in the philippines. in reality, skincare is kind of considered a “luxury” for some because its not rlly a normalized thing compared to other countries, and with the wages, skincare is kind of like an optional thing and not rlly a necessity, only after the pandemic did people rlly focus on skincare and we did see some brands try to be affordable, but even then, for normal filipino, even a poor/mediocre skincare is kind of pricy
nevertheless, thank you hyram for sharing observations! one of the best skincare gurus out there!
I love the Philippines. I can’t wait to go back !! 😄
The Philippines look beautiful.
Thank you for visiting the PH!!! Ahhh I hate myself for not knowing you visited here huhu.
Wish I’d known you were in Manila, would have loved to meet you! Followed you since 2020!
Omg Jan Angelo ❤
Thank you for visiting philippines 😊❤
I've been enjoying this travel series
I hope you enjoyed your stay in my home country the Philippines ❤ Filipina here based in the UK
One brand I highly recommend for both efficacy and affordability is +ful. They don't have an onsite store, but they do have online stores in both Shopee and Lazada. Their products range within 250-500 PHP, and that's the most affordable brand where one can find the essentials: niacinamide, retinol, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, and ceramide. They also take some time to finish too. I have been using this for some time since I was a uni student. Their products really do the job.
yeyyyyy!!!!!! finallyyyyyy
A lot of the good local skincare products that doesn't care for skin bleaching are only found online, like klued, soul apothecary, dermorepubliq, etc.
You’re correct with the wages I myself wants to buy products in the US because it’s much cheaper than buying it here in the Philippines. The only problem is the shipping fee it’s pricy too so it’s the same thing. But, on other hand we have Luxxe Organics which has good products and lower price point. There products does not disappoint! ❤
I love Hyram so much for taking Filipinos' wages into account rather than straight into the "so cheap!" commentary. Would not hate him for saying that products in the Philippines are cheap, but I really, really appreciate him for doing so.