Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Tackles dryness, skin sensitivity
Suitable for normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive skin types
It's only befitting we start off with one of the most raved about cleansers in the past five years or so. This cult-favourite has been touted as one of the best cleanser for folks with sensitive or acne-prone skin due to its ultra-gentle and soothing blend of soy (brightens), aloe vera (anti-inflammatory), and cucumber (soothing). Its refreshing gel texture is also said to be effective in removing light make-up while keeping skin moisturised with a serious dose of glycerin and sunflower and borage seed oils.
Reviewers have also commented that their skin feels softer with continual usage. With over 9,000 reviews and a close-to-perfect score on Sephora, it's no wonder the Jumbo sized version of this cleanser is currently OOS.
Retails for S$23 (50ml), S$63 (150ml), and S$113 (400ml) at Sephora.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask
Tackles acne, blemishes, blackheads, dryness, dullness, oiliness, pigmentation, uneven skin texture, uneven skin tone, visible pores
Suitable for normal, dry, oily, combination skin types
One look at the number of skin concerns this award-winning sleep-in mask targets and you'll understand why it's been sold out more than SEVEN times (and counting!) on Glow Recipe's official site since its grand launch in 2017. This luxuriously powerful product is a multi-tasking exfoliating and hydrating mask that gently buffs away at dead skin cells with its potent combination of AHAs, hyaluronic acid, and anti-oxidants.
Layer it on and catch some Z's, we promise you'll wake with unbelievably radiant, clarified, and baby-soft skin. This formula is also pillow-proof (read more about it in our honest review of the Glow Recipe watermelon line) so rest assured, knowing your sheets will stay dry throughout the night. Alternatively, use it as a rinse-off mask for a quick boosting in hydration levels or to keep pores cinched before heading out for date night.
Retails for S$34 (30ml) and S$69 (80ml) at Sephora.
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra
Intensive Hydration Serum
Tackles dryness, dullness, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin texture
Suitable for normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive skin types
Another brand that's been receiving heaps of hype throughout 2020, the Drunk Elephant B-Hydra serum has been particularly well-loved for its lightweight texture that combats dryness with a uniquely formulated combination of pro-vitamin B5 and pineapple ceramides. The long-chain fatty acids work to attract and lock moisture within skin for 24-hours of intense, continuous hydration. This cruelty-free product also contains AHAs that help smoothen out fine lines and uneven texture.
A fan shared that despite her oily T-zone, the product glides on smoothly without greasiness and is quickly absorbed by skin — making it an adequate day moisturiser. However, those with drier skin might want to pair this serum up with another cream.
Retails for S$68 at Sephora.
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner
Tackles dryness
Suitable for normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive skin types
Let's face it, the Deep Hydration Toner from Fresh makes for such a sight on the vanity table, we'd gladly purchase it solely for aesthetic purposes. Lucky for us, this revolutionary product has widely proven itself effective in minimising the appearance of pores and softening the skin in a single swipe.
Infused with rosewater and moisturising angelica leaf extract, not only does this product tone the skin while increasing hydration levels by 46% for six whole hours post-cleanse, it preps skin well for optimal absorption of products that follow as well. However, one qualm many have expressed is the obstruction of flow from the rose petals towards the end of their bottles.
Retails for S$38 (100ml) and S$69 (250ml) at Sephora. Find the best toner for your skin type here.
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream
Tackles ageing, dryness, uneven skin texture
Suitable for normal, dry, combination, sensitive skin types
Of course, the bestselling trio from Fresh isn't complete without the Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream. Formulated similar to the toner, this cream moisturiser features a handful of nourishing benefits from key add-ons, plum seed oil and hydro-patches. While the latter isn't an ingredient per se, hydro-patches help form a protective veil that sits over the skin, preventing the excessive evaporation of water.
Not to mention this network of moisture has also been engineered by time-releasing technology to ensure your skin receives timely, around-the-clock doses of hydration.
Retails for S$70 at Sephora.
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Tackles acne, blemishes
Suitable for normal, dry, combination, sensitive skin types
Thanks to its powerful concoction of salicylic acid, sulphur, calamine, and zinc oxide, the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion has been lauded a "miracle worker" and "life saver" by those who've given this unassuming spot treatment a try. Despite acne patches becoming a no-fuss go-to for pesky zits in the recent years, fans of this blemish-busting formulation still return to this trusty choice mainly due to its non-irritating application alongside the control it affords over the area of treatment.
Besides, you'll likely get more uses out of a bottle compared to a sheet of pimple patches. One reviewer shared how this drying lotion is effective in dissolving blind pimples overnight as well! As we continue to see an increase in "maskne" conditions, it'd definitely be handy to keep a bottle nearby.
Retails for S$36 at Sephora.
Tatcha The Water Cream
Tackles ageing, dryness, dullness, uneven skin texture, visible pores
Suitable for normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive skin types
Ask anyone for a lightweight moisturiser best suited for oily skin and chances are you'll have someone answering with the suggestion of Tatcha's The Water Cream. And it's no surprise, given that this anti-ageing moisturiser is formulated oil-free and non-comedogenic which means acne-prone users don't need to fret over having clogged pores. "The cream turns into a watery consistency the moment it touches my skin," one user shared.
Furthermore, this deeply hydrating product contains Japanese botanicals that work to control sebum production for a shine-free glow. Made with nutrient-rich Japanese Wild Rose, Leopard Lily, and Hadasei-3 (an anti-ageing trinity of green tea, rice, and algae), watch week after week as your complexion smoothens out drastically.
Retails for S$102 at Sephora.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream
Tackles ageing, dryness, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin texture, uneven skin tone
Suitable for normal, dry, combination, sensitive skin types
Another Drunk Elephant favourite on the list, the Protini Polypeptide Cream utilises an edge-cutting concentrate of amino acids, signal peptides, growth factors, and pygmy waterlily to deliver younger, renewed skin within a few applications. Rid of sun damage, wrinkles, and fine lines with both day and night use on dry skin.
Amassing over 4,000 reviews with a total of four-stars to its name on Sephora, users sang praises for the smoothening effect that comes accompanied with an increase in skin's firmness. Free from essential oils, drying alcohols, silicones, fragrances, and SLS, this protein moisturiser falls under the effective pH range of 4, rendering it an effective form of exfoliant as well.
Retails for S$96 at Sephora.
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