WellnessPicks is an independent review site for wellness products sold on Shopee and TikTok Shop in the Philippines. We read what sellers actually claim, check it against the FDA Philippines record, and score every product on the same 100-point rubric.
Why we exist
Easy to buy, hard to judge
Online marketplaces made vitamins, supplements, skincare and health devices easier to buy than ever. They also made them harder to judge. The same product can appear under dozens of listings at dozens of prices, with claims that range from careful to impossible. Star ratings tell you whether a parcel arrived on time. They rarely tell you whether the dose on the label matches the title, or whether the registration number belongs to the product in the photo.
We started WellnessPicks to do the reading most shoppers do not have time for, and to show our working so you can check it.
What makes us different
Four things we do on every review
- ✓Listing-first scoringWe score what the listing states, not a brand’s reputation. Every point traces to a line we can quote.
- ✓Checked against FDA recordsRegistration numbers are looked up on the official FDA Philippines record, not taken on trust.
- ✓No paid placementsNo brand, seller or agency can pay to be included, ranked or scored.
- ✓Honest watch-outsEvery pick, including our top one, comes with a real drawback. A guide where the winner has none is an advertisement.
What we cover
Six categories of everyday wellness
We focus on the wellness products Filipinos buy most often online, where listing claims vary the most.
- Vitamins & SupplementsVitamin C, collagen, fish oil, probiotics and more, checked for dose, form and registration.11 guides
- Skin & BeautySunscreens, brightening products and serums, checked for SPF, filters and banned ingredients.2 guides
- Fitness & NutritionWhey, creatine and meal replacements, checked for protein per scoop and claim inflation.4 guides
- Home Health DevicesBlood pressure monitors, thermometers and oximeters, checked for registration and validation.2 guides
- Personal CareFeminine wash, deodorant, oral and hair care, checked for claims that mean nothing.5 guides
- Sleep & RelaxationPillows, diffusers and massage tools, checked for the materials listings leave out.1 guide
Who we are
A small, independent team in the Philippines
WellnessPicks is run by a small independent team based in the Philippines. We are shoppers too: we buy from the same marketplaces, run into the same confusing listings, and wanted a straight answer we could trust. The health information in our guides is reviewed by a registered nurse before it is published.
Health content reviewer
Sandra Jane Rasonable, RN
- Registered Nurse
- BS Nursing, Brokenshire College
- Certified IV Nurse Therapist (ANSAP)
- 10+ years in web publishing & SEO
Sandra is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Brokenshire College in Davao City, and is certified as an Intravenous Nurse Therapist through ANSAP. Before WellnessPicks she spent more than a decade in web publishing, content and search, so she knows how a supplement label should read, and how product listings get written.
Sandra reviews the health information in our guides before they go live: dosages, safety cautions, who should talk to a doctor first, and whether a product’s claims match what its registration allows. Guides she has reviewed carry her name at the top.
We are not doctors, pharmacists or a laboratory, and we do not pretend to be. What we offer is a consistent, published method, applied the same way to every product. When a question needs a doctor, we say so.
Our standards
Read exactly how we work
- 01How we rateThe six hard checks and 100-point rubric behind every score.Read the method →
- 02Editorial policyHow we research, write, correct mistakes and keep guides current.Read the policy →
- 03Affiliate disclosureHow the site is funded, and what commissions never affect.Read the disclosure →
How we are funded
Reader-supported, never brand-funded
WellnessPicks is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page we may earn a commission from Shopee or TikTok Shop, at no extra cost to you. No brand pays to be featured or ranked. How we make money.
- We never accept payment or free products in exchange for coverage.
- Commission rates never affect which products we include or how they score.
- We regularly publish findings that make a purchase less likely.
About WellnessPicks: common questions
Is WellnessPicks affiliated with Shopee, TikTok or FDA Philippines?
No. We are independent. We link to products on Shopee and TikTok Shop and look up records published by FDA Philippines, but none of them owns, funds or reviews our work.
Do you sell any products?
No. We do not make, stock or sell anything. Buy buttons take you to the product on the marketplace, where the seller handles your order.
Is your content medical advice?
No. Our guides help you compare products and listings. They are not a substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.
Can I suggest a product for you to review?
Yes, please do. Send us the listing link through our contact page. We prioritise products many readers ask about.
Found a listing we should look at?
Send it our way. Suggestions from readers shape which guides we write next.