The Finest Local Skincare Brands in Singapore

When it comes to skincare, the world often turns to Korean, Japanese, or Western brands for solutions. However, what about the hidden treasures of Singapore’s own skincare industry? To the surprise of many, Singapore boasts several local skincare brands that have not only captured the hearts of locals but have also gained international acclaim.

In this exclusive list, we’re shining a spotlight on Singaporean skincare brands that deserve special recognition. These brands have earned their place either through their well-established popularity or their unique offerings that cater to skincare enthusiasts worldwide.

Our skin, being the body’s largest organ, can be quite temperamental, prone to irritation, burns, scars, or even peeling when subjected to the wrong products. Given Singapore’s tropical climate, with its relentless sun and humidity, it’s essential to find skincare brands that truly understand your needs.

So, why not entrust your Singaporean skin to the care of homegrown brands? In this curated collection, we’re putting the focus on the very best local skincare brands Singapore has to offer, all crafted with love and expertise by our very own locals. Without further delay, let’s explore the skincare solutions that are not only the best for you but also recommended by dermatology clinics in Singapore.

Best Local Skincare Brands in Singapore

1

Sigi Skin

Oftentimes, the thing that turns people away from picking up a skincare routine is the complication of the routine itself! The discussion on a proper skincare routine is often plagued with unnecessary details that you won’t even need to know when you’re starting out. Luckily, Sigi Skin makes this process much easier by offering gentle skincare products that reduce the number of products you have to use.

Manufactured in Korea but formulated and based in Singapore, Sigi Skin is one of Singapore’s award-winning skincare products. Each product is carefully concocted by their team of experts to produce skincare products that are non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Sigi Skin excels at keeping your skin hydrated and glowing with its handful of products, such as Kleanser Face Wash, Tea Tox, Dew Potion, and many more.

Highlights:

• Environmentally Friendly (no animal cruelty involved)
• Simplified skincare routine
• Allergen-free
• Great for treating dry skin, focused on keeping skin hydrated and glowing
• Vegan

2

Serene SkinLab

When it comes to natural skin remedies, it doesn’t get more natural than Serene SkinLab. This skincare brand was formulated by a Singaporean pharmacist named Serene. Her initial goal with the brand was to create a skincare brand that catered to her skin condition: Vitiligo. This mission soon evolved into building a skincare product that catered to the needs of the Southeast Asian population, considering that Southeast Asian experience a very humid and warm climate.  Formulated and produced in Singapore, Serene SkinLab uses a mixture of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine to bring out the best of both ingredients and to bring out the best of you.

Serene SkinLab believes that our skin is highly affected by our body’s overall health and wellness, stating that our body has features built in that naturally make us beautiful. The brand’s products focus on being gentle on your skin, letting your body’s natural features shine. They offer only a handful of skincare products so as to not complicate the daily skincare routine. Products such as sunblocks, cleansers, serums, and repair creams all serve to clean and protect your skin from the pollution and elements that you encounter daily.

Highlights:

• Herbal ingredients
• Catered to Singapore’s climate
• Environmentally friendly Lasts the entire day without becoming sticky

3

DrGL

If you’ve walked along Orchard Road then there’s a chance you’ve already seen DrGL or some of the many other Dr brands such as DrHair or DrSpa. DrGL was established by Dr. Georgia Lee, a Singaporean doctor specializing in aesthetics. Her products are a culmination of her medical knowledge and clinical experience dealing with patients of different skin types. Although not all-natural as some other beauty brands claim to be, DrGL’s beauty products are all tested and clinically approved by toxicologists.

DrGL’s products aim to cater to every different skin type. There are specific cleansers, creams, and even facial masks that help moisturize dry skin or rebalance oily skin. The brand also offers an intro package for people who want to start their skincare journey, guaranteeing positive results within just 2 weeks of use. DrGL also offers products for intermediates in the skincare world, introducing small improvements to your daily skincare routine.

Highlights:

• Clinically approved
• Caters to different skin types
• Maximum efficacy
• Crafted by skincare experts

4

Rooki Beauty

Rooki Beauty is Singapore’s up-and-coming beauty brand catered to, as the name states, rookies in the skincare world. Rooki was created by Hayley, a beauty entrepreneur that has transformed her hobby into a business. Inspired by a trip to Japan, her products focus on using natural superfoods such as grapes, peaches, lingonberries, kudzu root, and many more!

But her variety of natural ingredients isn’t at the cost of introducing allergens, far from it. Rooki Beauty does away with harmful preservatives and ingredients to ensure that their beauty products can be used on even the most sensitive of skin.

Rooki operates under the philosophy that skincare shouldn’t be complicated and should be easily understandable by rookies in the skincare world, hence the name. Some of Rooki’s best-selling beauty products include a variety of skincare serums that rehydrate, brighten, and remove dark spots. The brand also offers kits depending on your needs, such as brightening, hydration, or cleansing kits.

Highlights:

• Japanese-sourced ingredients
• Natural ingredients based on superfoods
• International Shipping
• Tropical climate-friendly

5

Two Halves

A skincare brand created by Singaporean skincare veteran Jo Yong with her daughter Ashley Yong, Two Halves is skincare simplified. Produced in Japan, the brand uses a mixture of natural and lab-made ingredients to soothe your skin as gently as possible. This beauty product’s inspiration came from Ashely’s father who was often criticized for his complexion but did not want to deal with all the fuss of the skincare and self-care world. Then came the realization that not everyone wanted perfect skin, but everyone wanted at least good skin.

Two Halves simplifies the skincare routine even further by offering only two products: Better Balance Soothing Hydration Essence and Nutrients Networking Water Cream. These two products serve as the foundation of your skincare routine and are sometimes all you need to achieve better skin. The application is easy enough, but don’t expect quick results! This is a beauty product that you have to build a habit out of, but it is sure to be worth it.

Highlights:

• A simplified approach to skincare
• Great for sensitive Skin
• Vegan
• International Shipping
• Fragrance-free

6

Skin Inc.

If you’re looking to level up your current skincare routine, then this is the brand for you. Skin Inc. is a Singaporean beauty brand specializing in custom-made serums that fit your skin profile perfectly. Yes, you heard that right, all you have to do is take a quiz straight from their website and Skin Inc will craft a personalized serum that fits your skin’s needs. There are billions of people in the world, and each skin is different from the others. This brand philosophy has helped skyrocket Skin Inc to multiple beauty awards and land its name in several luxury beauty publications.

Skin Inc.’s best-seller has to be the My Daily Dose Cocktail Serum. Customized to fit your needs, 3 drops is all it takes to level up your current skincare routine. The brand also offers a revolutionary beauty tool called the Tri-Light. Powered by the SABI AI, Tri-light is a handy tool that scans your skin to figure out the best skincare routine for you! It seems that in a sea of beauty products, Skin Inc. is the one that is looking far into the future of the beauty industry.

Highlights:

• Customizable serum fits your skin type
• SkinTech takes a futuristic approach to skincare
• A powerful addition to your skincare routine

7

WANT Skincare

Founded in 2016, WANT is a skincare brand that is known for its natural and fresh skincare feel. WANT’s skincare products are made from herbal oils and minerals, free from chemicals and preservatives that may run the risk of irritating skin during the hustle and bustle of daily life. WANT also has the noble advocacy of partnering with women in indigenous areas in order to give back to the community with each purchase.

WANT’s best-sellers include the Beet This Honey Cleanser, a gentle non-foaming cleanser that brightens and soothes the face using the natural properties of raw honey. Another best-seller would be their face oil, making use of rosehip and other natural oils to hydrate your skin.

Highlights:

• Natural ingredients
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free

8

BSkin

BSkin is a beauty brand that has its eyes on a single great philosophy: Quality ingredients to create quality products. This skincare line uses a mixture of natural and lab-made ingredients with a big focus on honey and other bee byproducts. This is a brand that is hyper-aware of its customer base, prioritizing the well-being and safety of its customers by way of only using clinically approved ingredients that are proven and tested for their products. This attention to detail when it comes to ingredients ensures that all harmful chemicals are avoided.

BSkin offers a variety of products, each focusing on different skin concerns. Whether it’s dark spots or acne, BSkin has a product for you. Check out their award-winning acne creams, sunblocks, and serums to get a headstart on your skincare journey.

Highlights:

• Natural + Chemical ingredients
• Clinically tested
• Award-winning products
• The extensive list of ingredients, both used and banned

9

Allies of Skin

Allies of Skin is definitely one of Singapore’s best beauty brands, crossing borders to become known internationally, and for good reason. Founded by Nicolas Travis in 2016, the brand that started with a single product has now expanded its range of products to cover every skincare need you might possibly have. Allies of Skin’s products are mostly chemical, tested in labs, and approved by dermatologists before release.

The brand operates with the mission of breaking skincare product formulation by way of jam-packing as many benefits into a single product as possible. A great example of this is their first and also best-selling product, the Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, which hydrates, firms, refines, brightens, and cleanses your skin. This makes their products accessible for busybodies who don’t have the time to craft a skincare routine that covers all bases individually.

Highlights:

• Clinically approved ingredients
• Compact products
• Multiple benefits packed into single products
• International Shipping

10

Re:Erth

Toh Ziling brings Japanese minimalism to Singapore in this beauty brand. Re:Erth puts skin health as the top priority, operating under the belief that as long as your skin is healthy, beauty will follow. With this philosophy in mind, each of Re:Erth’s products use vitamin-rich natural ingredients sourced all the way from Japan. One such ingredient that is often a highlight of their products would be the Japanese white turmeric, found only in the Kyushu region of Japan.

Re:Erth’s best-selling product has to be their award-winning multi-targeted serum. This serum covers multiple bases in the skincare department, toning and firming your skin to give it the plump mochi feel. Their products are perfect for any skin type, balancing oiliness with moisture.

Highlights:

• Natural ingredients sourced from Japan
• No stickiness
• All-in-one serum firms the skin

And this concludes our list of the 10 best local skincare brands in Singapore. Of course, there are more than a handful of other skincare brands out there that I haven’t mentioned, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t worth checking out! There is just too much beauty in the world to encapsulate in a top 10 list, but the ones I’ve chosen are the ones that I believe are worth mentioning.

Each brand has its own unique approach to its ingredients, and it’s up to you to find out which approach works best for you. Everyone’s skin is different, so I recommend spot-testing each piece of makeup before fully committing to a product.

Do check out our list of Facial Salons in Singapore and try the services they offer to achieve clearer and firmer skin.