AlcoPlus is a Philippine personal hygiene and antiseptic brand best known for its line of rubbing alcohols and sanitizing products. The brand is marketed by Skintec Advance Incorporated and is widely distributed in supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, hospitals, schools, and online retailers across the Philippines. AlcoPlus products are formulated for everyday hand hygiene, skin antisepsis, and surface disinfection, combining antimicrobial protection with skin-conditioning ingredients.

AlcoPlus entered the Philippine hygiene market during the 2010s as a consumer-focused alcohol brand emphasizing both germ protection and skin care. Unlike traditional rubbing alcohols that focused solely on disinfection, AlcoPlus positioned itself as a family-oriented hygiene solution by incorporating moisturizing ingredients into its formulations.

The brand gained significant visibility during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2022), when demand for rubbing alcohol and hand sanitizers surged throughout the Philippines. During this period, AlcoPlus expanded its product availability and introduced multiple packaging sizes suitable for both personal and institutional use. [1]

AlcoPlus offers several categories of antiseptic products, including:

Ethyl Alcohol (70%)

Designed for everyday sanitizing and skin disinfection, commonly available in various bottle sizes from portable pocket bottles to 1-liter pump bottles.

Isopropyl Alcohol (70%)

A stronger antiseptic formulation intended for disinfecting skin and certain non-porous surfaces. FDA records show registered 70% isopropyl alcohol products under the AlcoPlus brand manufactured by Ocean Deep Industries and marketed by Skintec Advance Incorporated. [2]

Product Variants

Depending on the market and retailer, AlcoPlus products may include:

• Classic Ethyl Alcohol

• Classic Isopropyl Alcohol

• Pump bottles

• Spray bottles

• Travel-size bottles

• Family-size refill containers

FDA notifications list both ethyl and isopropyl variants as sanitizer products. [2]

AlcoPlus products are marketed as combining effective antimicrobial action with skin-conditioning ingredients. Product descriptions have highlighted additions such as:

• Vitamin E

• Tea Tree Oil

• Moisturizing agents

These ingredients are intended to reduce skin dryness associated with frequent alcohol use while maintaining germ-killing efficacy. [1]

Several AlcoPlus products are registered or notified with the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA records include:

• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol

• 70% Ethyl Alcohol

• Household remedy registrations

• Cosmetic sanitizer notifications

These registrations indicate that the products have undergone the regulatory notification or registration process required for their respective classifications in the Philippines. [2]

AlcoPlus is sold through:

• Supermarkets

• Drugstores

• Convenience stores

• Department stores

• E-commerce platforms

• Institutional and commercial suppliers

The brand is commonly found in households, offices, clinics, schools, and healthcare facilities throughout the Philippines. [3]

Among Filipino consumers, AlcoPlus has developed a reputation for:

• Pleasant fragrance (particularly the ethyl alcohol variant)

• Non-sticky feel

• Availability in multiple bottle sizes

• Skin-friendly formulation

Online discussions frequently compare AlcoPlus with other Philippine rubbing alcohol brands, with many users citing its scent and moisturizing characteristics as distinguishing features. Individual preferences vary and are anecdotal rather than scientific evaluations. [4]

AlcoPlus products are available in:

• Pocket-size bottles

• Personal-use bottles

• Spray bottles

• Pump dispensers

• Large refill bottles (up to 1 liter and larger institutional packaging)

Packaging colors often differentiate formulations, with blue commonly associated with ethyl alcohol and red with isopropyl alcohol. [3]

• Rubbing alcohol

• Hand sanitizer

• Antiseptic

• Skin disinfection

• Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Information in this overview is based on Philippine FDA product registration records, retailer product listings, and publicly available company descriptions. [2]

1. Alcoplus Rubbing Alcohol, Alcoplus Corporation – Meycauayan, Philippines

2. FDA Verification Portal

3. AlcoPlus-Unlistore Philippines

4. Anong gamit nyong alcohol?