Best Singaporean beauty brands
Most of us are used to turning to Korean, Japanese, or Western brands for beauty products. But did you know that Singapore, too, has our own competitive range of skincare and makeup brands? Here are the best Singaporean beauty brands to keep an eye on:
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1. Allies of Skin
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Allies of Skin stands out from other beauty brands with their clinical products, which contain ingredients backed by science. Inspired to help others after his skin suffered from infections and necrosis as a teen, founder Nicolas Travis sought to formulate products that can help people feel confident with their complexion. Today, the Singaporean brand has broken into the Western market and is even stocked at Sephoras worldwide.
Formulated with potent and active ingredients to deliver faster skin recovery, their bestselling Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum ($270) is a lightweight and non-sticky serum designed to restore the skin. It absorbs easily and ensures smooth makeup application without any pilling. The component of Copper Tripeptide helps to soothe discomfort and promote skin repair, while Ectoin protects the skin against irritations. Meanwhile, the Active Saccharide Isomerate thickens skin and increases its collagen density for a plumper complexion.
2. Bio-Essence
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One of the leading skincare brands in Singapore, Bio-Essence is known for harnessing active bio-ingredients to offer users youthful, radiant, and healthy skin. The brand is well-loved for their Pure 24K Gold, an antioxidant serum powered by their patented Bio-Energy Complex, which helps treat persistent hyperpigmentation.
Apart from their Bio-Gold line, Bio-Essence is also known for products such as their Bio-VLift Face Lifting Cream ($48.05). The lifting cream has gone through 6 generations of innovation to deliver the best clinically proven firming results. It claims to lift saggy skin, reduce your double chin, fine lines, and wrinkles for a youthful V-shaped facial contour. The brand promises visible results in just 10 minutes after application!
3. Est.lab
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Est.lab is an award-winning skincare brand that features not only skin products but also an array of beauty tools, such as their award-winning Lumiglow Smartskin Buddy ($298). The all-in-one device is powered allows you to enjoy a facial at home, with 5 different functions to target various complexion concerns.
Look out for their standout VitaLift A+ Brillage Mask ($98), where the Diglucosyl Gallic Acid inhibits melanin production for a luminous glow.. Meanwhile, its collagen-boosting ingredients minimise one’s expression wrinkles, promoting firmer and more supple-looking skin.
4. Handmade Heroes
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Handmade Heroes is a local vegan skincare brand with a focus on lip products and body scrubs. Some well-loved items include their Butt Kickin’ Deep Detoxing Body Scrub ($25.90) and Super Duper Nourishing Body Scrub ($25.90), both of which that help exfoliate your dead skin cells to reveal the softness beneath.
Make sure to check out their Cocolicious Luscious Lip Scrub ($12.90), a 100% natural, vegan, and cruelty-free scrub that revitalises and renews your lips. The product is entirely plant-based, meaning that it is free from petroleum, fragrances, and synthetic chemicals. Regular use of the lip scrub helps to exfoliate dead skin cells and boost circulation, gradually revealing fresher and brighter lips over time.
5. ROMI Beauty
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Romi translate to dew of the sea. Like their name suggests, ROMI Beauty’s products deliver natural results with a light and weightless finish. Their brand ethos is best represented by their Dream Skin Tint ($49), which has won the hearts of many.
The multifunctional product combines the benefits of a tinted moisturiser and sunscreen. The sheer yet buildable formula melts into your skin and evens your skin tone, giving you a dewy finish that soothes, smooths, protects, and hydrates.
6. Sahur’s Art
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Founded by the professional makeup artist Sahur Salem, Sahur’s Art is dedicated to creating items that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also long-lasting. The brand’s products are thoughtfully designed to be humidity-proof to cater to Singapore’s sweltering weather.
Don’t miss out on their most popular item, the Unfiltered Complexion Pen ($32.90)! Apply the creamy concealer over your skin’s imperfections to achieve a natural and airbrushed finish in seconds. Unsure of which shade to get? Fret not. Simply hop onto their website to enjoy a free shade-matching service.
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #B1-32C, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Opening Hours: 11am to 9.30pm daily
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7. Sigi Skin
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Sigi Skin offers vegan and superfood-infused skincare products that fight against pollutants. You can trust that you’re in good hands, as founder Xenia Wong even pursued a beauty course under Jung Saem Mool, a popular Korean make-up artist with a beauty line that shares her namesake!
Check out the brand’s award-winning Dream Capsule Daily Overnight Sleeping Mask ($89). Various potent ingredients, including Bakuchiol, a 100% plant-derived alternative to retinol, work together to boost collagen and reduce the appearance of fine lines, as well as hyperpigmentation. In addition, Squalane locks moisture into the skin while Niacinamide reduces inflammation and strengthens your skin barrier.
8. Skin Inc.
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Engineered with Japanese technology and clinically active ingredients, Skin Inc delivers custom solutions that work for different skin concerns. Customers with mature skin can opt for their Vitamin A Serum ($169), which de-ages, improves texture, and renews skin. Meanwhile, those with redness can look out for the Vitamin B3+ Serum ($169), while those with dull and uneven skin tone are suited for the Vitamin C Serum ($169).
Amongst the range of impressive serums, My Daily Dose of Vitamins ABC+ Cocktail Serum ($169) stands out as it encapsulates Vitamins A, B3+, and C into a single formula to deliver maximum results. The antioxidant product works to brighten, smooth, and refine without compromising sensitive skin, making it the ideal option for those with dull and blemished skin.
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