Australian beauty brand BYS, which is known for its colorful and affordable makeup, recently launched its first skin-care line called Skin by BYS.
The good news is that BYS Philippines has taken the lead in innovating a complete skin-care line for the global brand. The line, which includes 10 products, will be released globally.
The 10-piece collection is ethically crafted (vegan-friendly and cruelty-free), hypoallergenic and contains no petroleum, artificial colors, propylene glycol, MEA, DEA, TEA, phthalates, triclosan, parabens and sulphates. The products are all made in Korea and conceptualized in the Philippines.
The packaging is holographic and all the bottles and tubes are either white or clear. Prices range from P399 to P899.
Skin by BYS contains Botaniceutical Plus-10, 10 powerful natural ingredients that target most skin concerns, including deep cleansing, dryness, irritation, dull and uneven skin tone, improving elasticity and fighting free radicals linked to aging.
“The skin-care line is the partner to the makeup. Skin by BYS is taking care of the blank canvas. The iFace team has always had big dreams and this time, our dream of making the Philippines lead when it comes to skin-care innovations on the world stage has become a reality,” said Angie Goyena, general manager of iFace, the distributor of BYS Cosmetics in the country.
BYS is known for its colorful and bold makeup and collaborations with celebrities, like Nadine Lustre, Regine Velasquez and Korean superstar Park Seo-joon.
The line has everything from serums to face masks.
- EXTRA GENTLE MICELLAR WATER. Using micellar water is an extra step in your routine that may seem unnecessary but since we wear sunscreen, double cleansing is a must.
- n EXTRA GENTLE MILK JELLY CLEANSER. This is a non-irritating formula suitable for all skin types.
- n EXTRA HYDRATING BALANCING TONER. This hydrating toner is formulated with hyaluronic acid to help restore skin elasticity and reduce fine lines while keeping moisture locked in. If your skin is oily, you can use the toner on its own after cleansing as a light moisturizer.
This is one of the three products I have been using for over a week and so far, I love its light and non-sticky hydrating effect.
- EXTRA GLOW BRIGHTENING SERUM. This is a lightweight serum rich in vitamin C and natural skin boosters, including Papaya and Lime Fruit Extract. Consistent use results in visibly brighter and plumper skin with a more youthful, healthy glow.
- EXTRA FIRMING YOUTH SERUM. This is a plant-derived serum that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
- EXTRA GLOW FACE CREAM. This is a brightening and moisturizing cream. I’ve been using it for day under my sunscreen. It’s light but still moisturizing.
- EXTRA BRIGHTENING EYE CREAM. This cream brightens the skin around the eye area and helps diminish puffiness, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties and other natural skin boosters.
- EXTRA EFFORTLESS PORE PERFECTING SUNBLOCK. This weightless sunscreen has broad-spectrum SPF 50 PA+++, as well as pore-blurring and sebum-controlling properties. It contains Green Tea Leaf Extract, which effectively protects the skin against UV rays and the damage it can cause. I’ve also been using this and loving it so far. It’s light and not sticky.
- EXTRA GLOW SHEET MASK AND THE EXTRA FIRMING SHEET MASK. This completes your skin-care routine and helps you achieve a healthy-looking glow.
Skin by BYS, said Goyena, is a gentle reminder to love ourselves harder.
“We didn’t stop at ‘Love yourself.’ It is much harder to love ourselves without the filters, without the makeup, without the armor. It’s harder to love ourselves without the skin-perfecting makeup or the eyeliner flick. But it is exactly when we are most vulnerable, most raw, and most unfiltered that we need to love ourselves a little more fiercely, a little harder.”
Skin by BYS is exclusively available at Watsons, The SM Store, and online on Watsons.com.ph and ShopSM.com.
LIP CARE IS IMPORTANT
We spend money and time on skin care so we should also exert some effort to make sure that our lips are healthy.
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