As beauty routines become more personalized and ingredient-conscious, Filorga offers a thoughtfully clinical approach: one that draws from decades of medical expertise. Founded by a French aesthetic doctor and long relied on in clinical settings across Europe, the brand brings with it a medical heritage—and a focus on visible results, delivering what it promises through proven formulations.
Now officially launched in the Philippines, Filorga enters at a time when local consumers are taking a more informed and intentional approach to skincare. There’s growing demand for products that go beyond just glow and radiance, with consumers seeking solutions for more specific concerns like dehydration, fine lines, and uneven texture. For those building more intentional routines grounded in science, Filorga provides a compelling choice: formulas designed to deliver visible results with proven efficacy.
A Brand Rooted in Aesthetic Medicine
Filorga’s story began not in a cosmetic lab, but in a medical one. Founded in 1978 by French aesthetic doctor Michel Tordjman, the brand originally developed injectable solutions used by professionals in aesthetic clinics across Europe. Its innovation was NCEF (New Cellular Encapsulated Factors), a complex of ingredients including vitamins, amino acids, minerals, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid designed to revitalize skin at a cellular level.
Years later, the same active complex was adapted for topical use, giving rise to Filorga’s now-signature product range: formulas that deliver aesthetic treatment-inspired results with the elegance of a luxury skincare routine. The NCEF complex was recently reformulated with upgraded encapsulation technology, improving the delivery of actives deep into the skin. Instead of relying solely on surface-level effects, the enhanced complex now mimics the precision of mesotherapy, delivering ingredients gradually and more effectively.
Instead of the original 50+ actives of the previous formulation, the complex has now been reformulated to focus on 10 essential ingredients chosen for their proven effects on skin quality—among them hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and amino acids.
The NCEF-Revitalize Serum stands as the brand’s hero product. It’s designed to improve skin quality across multiple aspects—texture, radiance, firmness, and tone—delivering a high concentration of the NCEF complex in a lightweight and fast-absorbing formula. It’s made for skin that needs more than glow as it targets signs of fatigue, early aging, and environmental stress with clinical precision.
Complementing the serum are targeted treatments like Time-Filler 5XP, inspired by aesthetic procedures like botulinum toxin injections to address all types of wrinkles, and the Hydra-Hyal range, which delivers lasting hydration through five forms of hyaluronic acid. There’s also Optim-Eyes, a cult-favorite for tired under-eyes known for its gentle but effective de-puffing and brightening action.
What also ties the range together is its commitment to evidence. Unlike brands that focus solely on hero ingredients, Filorga tests its final formulations through both in vitro (tests conducted on skin cells in a lab setting) and ex vivo (testing on human skin to better simulate how real skin responds) studies, evaluated under dermatological supervision. The brand’s claims are supported by measurable outcomes such as improvements in elasticity and smoothness, to visible radiance and reduced signs of fatigue. For consumers seeking products that are as proven as they are pleasurable to use, Filorga offers the best of both: medical credibility and luxury-grade care.
A Timely Arrival
The brand marked its official debut in the Philippines through two editions of The Editor’s Room featuring Filorga. The first was a gathering held at the Balmori Suites in partnership with the Filipina CEO Circle (FCC) where guests were given a hands-on introduction to Filorga’s core products. The session enabled them to explore the brand’s signature NCEF products alongside Filorga’s other collections and understand how each formula is designed to support skin quality over time.
The second edition was an intimate lunch held at the same Rockwell venue, where members of the media and guests had the opportunity to experience the brand up close. The afternoon was equal parts education and conversation, with a detailed walkthrough of Filorga’s science-backed formulas led by Pauline Nat, Director for Global Travel Retail & APAC of Filorga.
To put Filorga’s philosophy into local context, renowned dermatologist Dr. Gaile Robredo-Vitas joined the program for a talk on skin resilience and well-aging—two pillars that align closely with the brand’s approach. She touched on the importance of starting smart, understanding how skin responds to different life stages, and why long-term care always trumps shortcuts. As she summed it up: “Good skin is built, not bought.”
Later on, longtime beauty editors Agoo Bengzon, Beauty Director of MEGA Magazine and Kate Paras-Santiago, Metro Magazine Beauty and Wellness Editor, shared their firsthand experiences with Filorga’s products. They spoke about seeing quick results, including smoother skin, improved firmness, and a visible softening in the depth of fine lines. Paras-Santiago also highlighted how incorporating the Filorga products in her routine helped prepare her skin ahead of a laser procedure, which allowed for quicker recovery. Both editors pointed to the noticeable improvements as a reflection of how well-formulated and research-backed skincare like that of Filorga’s can deliver visible benefits.
To cap off the session, everyone took part in a fun and lighthearted activity that put their new knowledge to the test: a quick-fire spelling game featuring Filorga’s hero ingredients—before guests enjoyed a leisurely lunch and further discovered the Filorga products on the product exploration bar.
NCEF-Revitalize Anti-Ageing Polyrevitalizing Serum
P5,450, Rustan’s
Time-Filler Eyes 5XP Correction Eye Cream
P3,450, Rustan’s
Hydra-Hyal Hydrating Plumping Cream
P3,450, Rustan’s
Optim-Eyes Intensive Revitalizing 3-in-1 Eye Contour Cream
P2,850, Rustan’s
