Health and beauty shop

Gate-side basics in Terminal 2

This Health and Beauty shop sits airside in Terminal 2, after security and immigration for international flights. It’s the small pharmacy-style spot you pass on the way to the 200-series gates, handy if you forgot sunscreen before a beach run to Bohol or Palawan. Stock leans toward travel-sized toiletries, over-the-counter meds, and basic cosmetics, not luxury skincare counters.

Opening hours generally track international departures in T2, roughly from the first morning flights around 04:00 until the last late-night runs close to midnight. Prices run higher than Robinsons or Watsons in Cebu City; expect to pay a noticeable markup on brand-name shampoo, deodorant, and sanitary products. On the upside, you can still grab a small 50–100 ml bottle that meets liquid rules if you’re connecting onward.

Inventory is straightforward: toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, shampoo sachets, contact lens solution, lip balm, and basic makeup from mainstream brands. You’ll also find painkillers, cold tablets, bandages, and a few motion-sickness options, useful before a 2–3 hour hop to Hong Kong, Tokyo, or Singapore. Don’t expect full prescription services or deeper medical advice; this is a last-minute top-up stop, not a clinic.

If you’re tight on pesos, note that some items price better in town; use this place for true emergencies or small quantities only. Quick tip: do a 30‑second scan of your hand-carry before leaving check-in in T2—if any daily-use item is missing, this shop is your final backup before boarding.