Top Dry Shampoos this 2026 to combat oily hair in the Philippines

With rising temperatures, high humidity, and increasingly fast-paced routines, more Filipinos are turning to dry shampoo as a practical solution for maintaining fresh-looking hair throughout the day. No longer a niche product, dry shampoo has now become a staple in many beauty routines. It is a convenient way to manage oil, add volume, and extend time between washes.

As demand grows, both international and local brands are stepping up with formulations designed to suit different hair types, preferences, and lifestyles. We’ve tried them all, and here are the best dry shampoos in the Philippines!

Best overall: Hello Glow Hairsaver Dry Shampoo

Among the newer entries in the category, Hello Glow Dry Shampoo has quickly gained attention for its ability to refresh hair without leaving a visible white or powdery residue. Whereas traditional dry shampoos can sometimes appear chalky, Hello Glow absorbs excess oil while keeping hair looking clean and natural!

With a finish that avoids the usual gray cast and a lightweight feel suitable for everyday use, it offers a balanced option for those looking for both performance and wearability in local conditions.

Best drugstore classic: Batiste Dry Shampoo

A widely recognized global brand, Batiste remains a staple for its strong oil absorption and ability to add volume at the roots. It is a dependable choice for quick refresh, especially after long days or workouts.

Best for sensitive scalp: Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

Known for its gentle formulation, this dry shampoo is often preferred by those with sensitive scalps. Its lightweight finish helps minimize buildup, making it suitable for more frequent use.

The increasing interest in dry shampoo reflects a broader shift toward time-saving beauty solutions that fit modern lifestyles. Consumers are becoming more discerning, looking beyond oil control to factors such as finish, residue, and suitability for different hair types.

Products that perform well in humid climates and cater to naturally darker hair tones are beginning to stand out in the growing Philippine market.

Acer Unveils New E-Bike and E-Scooter Designed for Everyday Urban Commuting

 Acer is presenting at COMPUTEX 2026 a comprehensive range of e-bikes and e-scooterspaired with a unified software experience, advancing its smart connected e-mobility strategy. Building on its ICT expertise, Acer continues to extend its smart e-mobility portfolio beyond hardware, enabling more intuitive, data-driven, and connected riding experiences for everyday urban use.

 

Versatile Electric Mobility for Everyday Urban Riding

Acer’s latest electric mobility lineup is designed to address diverse urban commuting needs, featuring both the Acer Nitro eCity Plus e-bike and the Acer ES Series 3 Select e-scooter. 

The Acer Nitro eCity Plus e-bike (ANCI-R8620O-260) is built for versatility and everyday practicality, supporting flexible cargo configurations for commuting and family use, along with multiple riding modes and responsive power delivery for a smooth and stable ride. Its features are complemented by a removable battery design for convenient charging. 

The Acer ES Series 3 Select e-scooter (AES033) emphasizes portability and efficiency. Equipped with features tailored for daily urban travel, it offers a lightweight, compact, and foldable design with multiple riding modes and features optimized braking and lighting systems.

 

Acer eMobility App Introduces New Voice Controls

The Acer eMobility app introduces new smartphone-based voice controls, enabling riders to check battery status and control lighting more easily on the go. The app also provides a unified interface for both e-bikes and e-scooters across Acer’s portfolio. It allows users to monitor vehicle status, battery levels, and riding data while providing functions such as lighting control, adjustment of device settings, access to riding history, and performance insights.

Through the app, there are also several security features that are tailored by vehicle type. On compatible e-scooters, riders can activate an e-lock function via voice commands; this automatically locks the system when the vehicle is moved and triggers an alarm. On e-bikes, the app provides alert-based anti-theft notifications to help riders stay informed of vehicle movement.

Acer Expands Display Portfolio with New Monitors for Creators, Gamers, and Professionals

 Acer today announced a new lineup of visual solutions to power creativity, entertainment, and productivity: the Acer ProDesigner PE320QK G0 monitor, Acer CE320QK G monitor, Acer HL6820GTV laser projector, Acer HD1500 portable smart projector, Acer PM161Q JB and PM131QT portable monitors, and the wearable Aspire Badge accessory. The new visual solutions deliver Acer's latest advancements in display technology, color accuracy, and smart connectivityacross a wide range of use cases — from professional creative workflows and home cinema to mobile productivity and personal expression.

Acer ProDesigner PE320QK G0 Monitor: Professional Color Accuracy Meets QD-OLED Performance

Designed for creative professionals with visually intensive workflows, the Acer ProDesigner PE320QK G0 brings together cutting-edge QD-OLED panel technology with professional-grade color science. It features a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) display that delivers remarkable clarity, bringing creative work to life with exceptional detail and depth, while true 10-bit color and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification produce stunning contrasts.

Color precision is at the heart of the ProDesigner PE320QK G0. With Delta E <1, Calman Verified certification, and coverage of DCI-P3 99% and Adobe RGB 98%, creators can trust the monitor to render the full spectrum of vibrant, accurate colors with a wide color gamut providing precise color representation for every project.

For smooth, lifelike motion in video-intensive workflows, the display offers a 120 Hz refresh rate and an ultra-low 0.03 ms(GTG) response time. Rounding out the professional feature set is the Acer Smart Dial, which allows users to control the monitor from a remote control, enabling adjustment of brightness, contrast, and input without reaching behind the screen. The ProDesigner PE320QK G0 comes with the Creator Hub software that gives creators the ability to freely adjust color space according to their project, pair with the external color calibrator to achieve accurate, true-to-life color, and configure a multi-monitor setup with a variety of split-screen options.

 

Acer CE320QK G Monitor: Premium QD-OLED Performance for Prosumers and Content Creators

The Acer CE320QK G is built for prosumers, tech-savvy users, and content creators who seek premium performance and vivid detail. It combines a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) QD-OLED panel with true 10-bit color and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, delivering supreme clarity and contrasts.

The CE320QK G achieves Delta E <2 color accuracy and DCI-P3 99% color gamut coverage, providing the full spectrum of vibrant colors and the precise color representation that creative and content-focused workflows demand. Its 120 Hz refresh rate and low 0.03 ms GTG response time deliver smooth, fluid motion suited to video playback, creative editing, and productivity tasks alike. In addition, support for AMD FreeSync™Premium Pro brings variable refresh rate (VRR) technology to the monitor, eliminating tearing, stuttering, artifacts, and flicker for professional-grade experiences. 

For a comfortable studio setup, the monitor's ErgoStand design supports tilt, swivel, and height adjustment, enabling users to optimize their viewing position for improved ergonomics during extended use.

 

Acer HL6820GTV Projector: 4K Laser Projection With an Embedded Google TV Dongle for Home and Professional Cinema

The Acer HL6820GTV is a laser projector embedded with a Google TV dongle[1][2], designed to deliver top-quality cinematic experiences in a variety of environments. Its 4K Ultra HD laser projection system provides exceptional clarity and rich colorwith up to 35% lower energy consumption compared with traditional lamp-based solutions.

Beyond image quality, the HL6820GTV is engineered for versatile, high-performance use in environments such as exhibitions and art installations. It offers 1080p at 240 Hz and an ultra-low 1 ms latency, while supporting VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) of up to 144 Hz, making it ideal for immersive gaming and fluid video playback. It supports continuous, 24/7 use for public display scenarios, and the laser light source is mercury free. Its 360-degree projection capability and IP5X dust resistance further extend its flexibility and durability across environments. Laser technology also ensures fast powering on and off, without the warm-up or cool-down periods associated with lamp-based solutions, and the projector offers a low total cost of ownership with up to 30,000 hours of lifespan.

With a Google TV[1][2] dongle embedded, the HL6820GTV offers instant access to a wide range of apps and popular streaming platforms without the need to connect to external devices. The smart projector can be controlled using voice-activated prompts with a dedicated remote for added convenience.

 

 

 

Acer HD1500 Projector: Taking Big-Screen Experiences and FHD On the Go

The Acer HD1500 is a portable smart projector built for enjoyinghigh-quality viewing experiences from any room. It delivers Full HD 1080p resolution for cinematic visuals, backed by an 8,000 LED lumens light source for bright, clear images in a variety of environments.

Setup is effortless thanks to several functions that work together to automatically adjust for better viewing instantly—Auto-Focus, Auto Screen Fit, and Auto Obstacle Avoidance, which resizes the image to avoid detected objects. The HD1500's swivel stand with tilt design supports 360-degree rotation and 180-degree tilt for versatile projection angles, while a built-in smart system[] enables streaming from popular apps and platforms. Dual 5-watt speakers provide crisp audio to complete the portable cinematic experience.

 

Acer PM161Q JB Portable Monitor: A Compact Mobile Workstation

The Acer PM161Q JB features a 15.6-inch IPS panel with Full HD (1920 × 1080) resolution and wide viewing angles, delivering clear and consistent visuals for professionals on the go. Designed to support mobile productivity, multitasking, and light content creation, it strikes a balance between portability and a stable, comfortable viewing experience, with support for a detachable pogo keyboard to enhance typing efficiency and overall usability.

 

Acer PM131QT Auxiliary Monitor: A Versatile Magnetic Touchscreen Display

The Acer PM131QT is a 12.3-inch multifunctional touchscreen display designed for flexible secondary and in-vehicle use. With its magnetic mounting design and single-cable plug-and-play connectivity, it easily adapts to extended display setups or mobile environments. Featuring a 1920 × 720 resolution and 5-point touch support, it delivers an intuitive and responsive user experience and can also serve as an interactive interface for AI assistants, supporting a wide range of information display and user interaction needs.

Both portable monitors offer VESA mount support, enabling attachment to a tripod for added versatility in how and where it can be used.

 

Aspire Badge: A Wearable Digital Canvas for Personal Expression and Safety

The Aspire Badge (AD19) is a sleek digital wearable designed for students, kids, and young creators who want to show off their personal style. Functioning as a wearable canvas, it allows users to display images, animations, and other content on its vibrant screen. It connects via Bluetooth to a companion mobile app on a paired device and can be worn as a pin, lanyard, or magnet to suit any style. Beyond personal expression, it includes practical safety features: an emergency alarm, an SOS alert that flashes in Morse code, and a night flash mode for enhanced visibility and security.

 

Price and Availability

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

 

 

Monitor Specifications

Name	Acer ProDesigner PE320QK G0
Display Size	31.5”
Panel Type	QD-OLED
Max. Resolution and Refresh Rate	HDMI: 3840x2160 @ 120 Hz DP: 3840x2160 @ 120 Hz Type-C: 3840x2160 @ 120 Hz
Glare	Semi-glare
Response Time	0.03 ms (GTG)
Contrast Ratio	1,500,000:1 (native)
Brightness	Typ. 300 nits, peak 1000 nits @ HDR 3%
Viewing Angle	178° (H), 178° (V)
Color Gamut	99% DCI-P3 / 98% AdobeRGB
Colors	1.07 B
Bits	10
Input Signal	2 HDMI (2.1) + 1 DisplayPort (1.4) + 1 Type-C (90W) + SPK + Audio out + USB 3.2 x 2 + USB-B (2 up 2 down)
VESA Wall Mounting	100 x 100 mm
Speakers	5 W x 2
Power Supply	Internal (C13/C14)
Tilt/Swivel/Height Adjustment/Pivot	-5ﾟ~ 25ﾟ/ ±178ﾟ / 120 mm / N/A

 

Name	Acer CE320QK G
Display Size	31.5”
Panel Type	QD-OLED
Max. Resolution and Refresh Rate	HDMI: 3840 x 2160 @ 120 Hz DP: 3840 x 2160 @ 120 Hz
Tear Technology	AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro
Glare	Yes
Response Time	0.03 ms (GTG)
Contrast Ratio	1,500,000:1 (native)
Brightness	Typ. 300 nits, peak 1000 nits @ HDR 3%
Viewing Angle	178° (H), 178° (V)
Color Gamut	99% DCI-P3
Colors	1.07 B
Bits	10
Input Signal	2 HDMI (2.1) + 2 DisplayPort (1.4) + Audio out;  2 HDMI (2.1) + 2 DisplayPort (1.4) + SPK + Audio out
VESA Wall Mounting	100 x 100 mm
Speakers	3 W x 2
Power Supply	External (C5/C6)
Tilt/Swivel/Height Adjustment/Pivot	-5° to 25° / ±178ﾟ/ 150 mm / N/A

 

 

 

 

 

Projector Specifications

Name	Acer HL6820GTV
Display Panel	0.47" DMD
Resolution	4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160)
Brightness	4,000 ANSI Lumens (Standard), 3,200 ANSI Lumens (ECO)
Light Source	Laser
Aspect Ratio	16:9 (Native), 4:3 / 16:10 / 2.35:1 (supported)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio	3,500,000:1 Dynamic Black
Throw Ratio	1.127-1.465 (100" @ 2.5 m)
Zoom Ratio	1.3 x
Lamp Life	20,000 hours (Standard), 30,000 hours (ECO)
Projection Lens	F=1.94-2.12, f=11.9-15.5 mm Manual Zoom & Focus
Keystone Correction	+/- 25° (Vertical, Manual), +/- 25° (Horizontal, Manual) 4-corner adjustment
Audio	10 W speaker x 1
Noise Level	29 dBA (ECO)
Input Interface	HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2) x 2
Output Interface	PC audio (3.5 mm mini jack) x 1 DC out (5V / 1.5A, USB Type A) x 1
Control Interface	USB (Type A 2.0) x 1, share output port RS232 (D-sub) x 1
Dimensions	322 x 225 x 109.7 mm (w/feet) (12.7" x 8.9" x 4.3")
Weight	3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)

 

Name	Acer HD1500
Display Panel	LCD
Resolution	1080p (1,920 x 1,080)
Brightness	8,000 Lumens (LED brightness) 350 ANSI Lumens (Standard)
Light Source	LED
Aspect Ratio	16:9 (native), 4:3 (supported)
Contrast Ratio	1,000:1
Throw Ratio	1.29 (70" @ 2 m)
Zoom Ratio	1x
Lamp Life	Up to 30,000 hours
Projection Lens	F = 2.5, auto focus
Keystone Correction	+/- 30° (Vertical, Manual & Auto), +/- 30° (Horizontal, Manual & Auto) 4-corner adjustment
Smart System	Yes
Audio	5 W speaker x 2 Bluetooth Wireless Audio (v 5.4, In/Out)
Noise Level	35 dBA (Standard)
Input Interface	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP) x 1 USB (Type A 2.0) x1, share output port
Output Interface	DC Out (5V / 0.5A, USB Type A 2.0) x 1 PC audio (3.5 mm mini jack) x 1
Control Interface	N/A
Dimensions	199 x 145 x 170 mm (7.8" x 5.7" x 6.6")
Weight	1.2 kg (2.64 lbs)

 

 

Portable Monitor Specifications

Name	Acer PM161Q JB
Display Size	15.6”
Panel Type	IPS
Max. Resolution and Refresh Rate	HDMI: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Type-C: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Glare	No
Response Time	6 ms (GTG)
Contrast Ratio	100,000,000:1 Max (ACM)
Brightness	250 nits
Viewing Angle	170°(H), 170°(V)
Color Gamut	45% NTSC
Colors	16.7 M
Bits	6 bit + FRC
Input Signal	1 HDMI (1.4) + 2 Type-C + SPK + Audio out
Mounting	75 x 75 mm, ¼” Tripod
Speakers	1 W x 2
Tilt	0°~ 90°

 

Name	Acer PM131QT
Display Size	12.3”
Panel Type	IPS
Max. Resolution and Refresh Rate	HDMI: 1920 x 720 @ 60 Hz Type-C: 1920 x 720 @ 60 Hz
Glare	No
Response Time	10 ms (GTG)
Contrast Ratio	100,000,000:1 Max (ACM)
Brightness	300 nits
Viewing Angle	176°(H), 176°(V)
Color Gamut	75% NTSC
Colors	16.7 M
Bits	8 bit
Input Signal	1 HDMI + 2 Type-C + SPK + Audio out
Speakers	1 W x 2
Mounting	¼” Tripod
Tilt	0°~ 90°

 

Model	Aspire Badge (AD19)
Panel Size	1.85”
Resolution	360 x 360
Panel Type	IPS
Brightness	350 cd/m²
Operation	Touch + button
Bluetooth Version	6.0
Battery Capacity	410 mAh
Material	PC + ABS plastic (Polycarbonate + ABS alloy)
Wearing Options	Pin, lanyard, magnet
Storage Capacity	16 MB
Charging Method	Contact charging
Speaker	Yes
Image Transfer	Bluetooth / app
Battery Life	• Max brightness (350 nits): 4 hours • Min brightness (50 nits): 8 hours
Supported Formats	JPG/GIF/PNG
Supported Languages	English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean