When we talk about BB creams, the MISSHA Perfect Cover BB Cream should be in the top part of your list. One of the first few BB creams to enter the Philippine market, they continue to be bestsellers to this day.

Having a skincare line, MISSHA also incorporated skincare benefits to this BB cream which includes Arbutin (for brightening), Adenosine (for skin barrier repair) and Squalene (for added moisture). A lot of users love that their skin still feels soft after taking their makeup off.

MISSHA offers great sun protection at SPF 42 PA+++, which is pretty high for a cosmetic product. The usual SPF in foundations, skin tints and BB creams is around SPF 10-30. 

For us, the best selling point for the MISSHA Perfect Cover BB Cream is their shade range. 

Considering that they are a Korean brand, they have 7 flexible shades that can work even on morena skin. We were truly impressed since BB creams usually come in one or two shades only.

This BB cream has a light to medium coverage that lasts for up to 8 hours of wear. Users have noted that upon application, it feels lightweight and non-sticky.

We recommend this to almost all skin types since it has moisturizing properties for drier skin, but also not too greasy for people with oilier skin types.

With all these benefits come a heftier price tag at Php 900 – but the good thing is that they are always on sale. We recommend scoring this during sales if you’re on a budget and can afford to wait.

Having said all these, we do not recommend this BB cream to people with sensitive skin since they have a strong fragrance that might irritate sensitive skin.

Careline Cosmetics is a local brand that caters mostly to teenagers who are on a budget. They have a sister company, Ever Bilena Cosmetics, which is one of the oldest leading makeup brands in the country.

For only Php 195, The Careline BB Cream Whitening is one of the most affordable options on our list. It offers light coverage that has a natural finish – not too dewy and not too matte. 

This is perfect for everyday wear if you just want to even out your redness or blemishes. Many users have noted that even at the end of the day, they do not feel sticky at all.

Careline BB Cream Whitening also brightens the skin, hence the name. If you want a product that will help with uneven skin tone over time, you might want to give this BB cream a try.

We recommend the BB Cream Whitening to people with normal, dry and oily skin. It doesn’t feel like anything upon application; and once you set it with powder, it can last the whole day.

However, if you have textured and acne-prone skin, you might want to skip on this product. It offers very little coverage that can’t hide post-acne marks and dark undereye circles. 

You also might need to purchase an additional concealer for problem areas in this case.

We hope that Careline also improves their SPF so that more people can enjoy their BB cream without the worries of skin damage caused by the sun.

iWhite Korea is a brand that formulates their products in Korea and offers them at a very affordable price. The iWhite Korea BB Holic has been a go-to for most Filipinos because of its friendly price tag and effectiveness. 

We were glad to know that they have sachets for Php 25 which is perfect for sampling the product. If you’re ready to commit to a bigger bottle, you can buy it for Php 185.

The coverage is impressive as it can replace medium coverage foundations. It can cover minor blemishes and even out the skin tone. 

Users have noted that it “blurs out” their pores and feels light, which is great for everyday use.

iWhite Korea BB Holic also offers skin lightening benefits; so if you want brighter-looking skin, you might want to try this out. With ingredients like aloe vera and chamomile, it protects and soothes irritated skin while adding hydration.

We recommend this to people with dry skin because of its hydrating properties. If you have an oily skin type, you can still use this just be sure to set it with powder. 

The longevity of the product is also nice since it fades really well throughout the day and doesn’t get cakey.

If you want a BB cream that is packed with SPF, the iWhite Korea BB Holic is not for you. It only has SPF 10 PA +, which means you’ll need to have additional sunscreen underneath.

We were quite disappointed to see reviews that the amount of product in each container seems to be inconsistent. We hope they improve their quality control so that customers don’t feel shortchanged.

From renowned Filipino cosmetic surgeon Dra. Vicky Belo comes Belo Essentials, a lineup of skincare and makeup products available for the everyday consumer. 

From sunscreens to soaps to collagen supplements, we love that Belo Essentials has everything you need for your beauty wants and needs.

The Belo Intensive Whitening BB Cream is packed with exfoliating ingredients such as kojic acid and tranexamic acid that help fade stubborn dark spots. This BB cream has SPF 50 PA++++ which not only protects you from the sun but also helps whiten your skin.

Many users love it for everyday use because it does not feel like makeup. It doesn’t have that sticky and cakey feeling even if you layer it on your face. It lasts a good amount of time as long as you set it with powder.

If you have sensitive skin, don’t feel intimidated with the acids since they are very gentle. The Belo Intensive Whitening BB Cream is also hypoallergenic, which means it is unlikely to cause allergic reactions.

Despite its claim that the shade is for “medium to deep”, you can see a white cast on your face which is probably a result of the high SPF. 

We hope Belo improves the shade range and coverage of the product to make it more BB cream-like. Right now, the formula feels like a regular sunscreen.

The POND’S Age Miracle BB Cream is packed with skin loving ingredients such as niacinamide (for targeting dark spots), retinol (for anti-aging), and glycerin (for hydration). Users enjoy that it doesn’t look and feel heavy with a skin-like finish.

This BB cream is perfect for people with more mature skin because of the anti-aging claims. 

It is also good for people with oily and sensitive skin because it’s non-comedogenic. This means that it won’t clog your pores that can lead to acne.

We think that it is fairly priced at Php 380, considering the benefits you will get since it is a makeup and skincare hybrid. We’re also glad to know it has a high SPF content at SPF 30 PA++. 

That said, we’re quite disappointed with the shade range because the two shades that they offer look very similar to each other. 

When applied on the skin, they seem to have no difference at all. Some users mentioned that it’s not friendly for morenas.

We also hope they add a little bit more coverage to even out the skin tone. It is so sheer that it almost looks white-ish when blended out.