Organic food and ethical fashion have come a long way in Singapore, and now it’s time for natural makeup and skincare products (and those made with super ingredients) to steal the spotlight. From fruit-dyed lipsticks to certified organic serums, these mindful beauty brands – locally made or available in Singapore – are the goods. All-natural, toxin-free cosmetics and skincare aren’t just better for your skin, but the planet too.
Natural and organic skincare in Singapore
The Herb Farm: Natural skincare
The Herb Farm truly lives up to its name – many of its fresh ingredients are grown at founder Lynn Kirkland’s farm in New Zealand. Products are all made on-site, with pure herbal extracts, plant-derived and 100% natural ingredients. We can’t go a day without morning spritzes of the Rejuvenating Facial Toning Mist. It awakens skin, refreshes makeup and minimises the appearance of pores.
The Herb Farm, available online via Lazada and at Isetan Scotts
Kew Organics: Water-based and organic skincare
Touted as Singapore’s first ‘serious’ water-based organic skincare, Kew Organics is perfect for Singapore’s humidity. The range features facial oils, treatment essences, face mists, micellar water and balms that are packed with active botanicals and pH-balancing elements. Goodbye, dehydrated skin! Oh, and all products come in European Miron Violet Glass which retains the freshness of active ingredients in the formulas.
Kew Organics, available online and at multiple locations including Cluny Court and Clarke Quay Central
Sigi Skin: Vegan and superfood-based skincare
Local skincare brand Sigi Skin’s range is free of nasties like parabens, sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and phthalates. Packed with superfoods and antioxidants, the products also guard the skin against pollution and environmental stressors. Their road to clean beauty is serious business. In fact, they’ve even discontinued a product that contained honey.
Sigi Skin, available online
Forest Rhapsody: Natural and plant-based skincare
Papaya, sea kelp, aloe vera – no, we’re not making a breakfast smoothie. These are some of the key ingredients used by SG-based label Forest Rhapsody. Using natural plant-based actives like fruit enzymes, flower acids and marine extracts, the skincare brand stays away from red flags like parabens, artificial colours and synthetic fragrances. Its range includes a flower acid resurfacing mask for exfoliation and a liquid silk elixir for hydration.
Also, it’s not the kind of ‘miracle skincare’ that produces instant results which fade away in time. Instead, these formulas go ‘low and slow’ and gradually work their magic to improve your skin. Psst: they’re also cruelty-free. And plus points to the recyclable glass jar and bottle packaging.
Forest Rhapsody, available online with free international shipping for orders over $100
Re:Erth: Natural and plant-based skincare
Finally, someone’s stripping it all down for us. Re:Erth wants you to feed your skin with only the most natural ingredients sans a 10-step skincare regime. Formulated with natural skin boosters like Japanese white turmeric leaf and root extract, and Japanese spring turmeric extract, Re:Erth’s skincare range shows major results. Try the Multi-Targeted Elixir, a serum that firms skin and refines pores, reduces dark spots, evens out the skin tone and give a youthful glow. Like magic in a bottle…
Re:Erth, available online and at multiple locations including Design Orchard and Tangs Orchard
Olive Natural Skincare: Natural, cruelty-free and halal skincare
Do you dream about soft, glowy and porcelain-like skin? Us too. Well, you can have it all, thanks to Olive Natural Skincare. Hailing from New Zealand, the products are free of artificial preservatives, silicones, parabens, preservatives, artificial fragrances, and the list goes on. Extra virgin olive oil stands as the hero in all products so that means you’ll get plenty of antioxidants to restore your skin. Sounds good to us!
Olive Natural Skincare, available online and at multiple locations including Robinsons and Metro
Sephora Collection Good Skincare: Natural skincare
Sephora’s clean skincare line has 91 to 99 per cent naturally derived ingredients. Highlights include the Ultra Glow Serum with vitamin C and E from potato, tapioca and sunflower, and natural peptides from marine algae. The Glow Peel Pads, which contain natural glycolic acid from sugar cane, are also a must-try. And it doesn’t hurt to know the recyclable plastic packaging is derived from sugar cane and printed with vegetable-based ink!
Sephora Collection Good Skincare, available at Sephora
Glowfully: Clean skincare
It all started when founder Charlene Sim was researching safe skincare to use for her mum who was undergoing chemo. She realised many skincare brands have toxic ingredients, pushing her to create Glowfully. This skincare brand is formulated without parabens, phthalates, sulfates and formaldehyde. We’re obsessed with the gel cleanser featuring charcoal beads that melt into your skin, unclogging pores and impurities with every wash. Great for Singapore’s humid weather, too!
Glowfully, available online
Evereden: Natural skincare
You know it’s legit when a brand’s backed by a team of leading dermatologists (aka Moms in Medicine). Non-toxic and plant-based ingredients like sunflower seed oil, oats, rosehip oil and jojoba oil are stars of the show at this mummy and baby skincare brand. Mother or not, the Golden Belly Serum is great for stretch marks and cellulite.
Evereden, available online
Basic Theory: Natural skincare
Founded in 2015 by sisters, Basic Theory emphasises slow living. Its products are refreshingly gentle – even the facial polishes. The bestselling Clarifying mask contains three superfoods: oats, flaxseeds and turmeric. These, combined with bergamot, grapefruit and ylang ylang oils, give the skin a major boost by clearing the dullness to reveal a brighter complexion. We also swear by the Basic Lip Protectant thanks to its all-natural ingredients like avocado oil and shea butter, and eucalyptus and peppermint for a cooling effect.
Basic Theory, available online and at NomadX
Lu Ming Tang: Natural tea-infused skincare
Move aside, Japanese and K-beauty brands. China’s spilling the tea on its skincare game – quite literally. Cue Lu Ming Tang, a tea-infused skincare line that features imperial grade Chinese tea. Founded by French femme Marie Amiand, this East-meets-West brand’s line of products deeply detoxifies stressed skin and visibly counteracts damage from pollution and environmental assaults. We’ve been spritzing the fragrant and uplifting Wulong Tea Dew facial mist to keep us feeling fresh during the mid-afternoon slump.
Lu Ming Tang, available online
Ania Skincare: Natural and sustainable skincare
Is your makeup stash piling up with unnecessary products? Step on the brakes and take things slow with Ania Skincare, a brand that helps declutter your regime and focus only on the essentials. The line of masks, moisturisers, serums and toners are made with clean formulations of safe synthetics and botanicals, along with potent ingredients from untouched regions in Africa. It’s also the first beauty brand in Singapore to be verified by the Environmental Working Group, an ingredient safety certification for beauty and personal care goods.
Ania Skincare, available online
Pera Skincare: Natural skincare
Skincare inspired by Peranakan beauty traditions? That’s a first! Yes, Pera Skincare blends western traditions with ingredients used in Peranakan culture. Bedak sejuk, a powder made from rice and pandan leaf, has cooling properties and prevents blemishes, leaving a flawless complexion over time. Yup, no parabens, artificial colouring or phthalates here. You’ll also find ingredients like liquorice root, ginseng extract and jojoba, along with antioxidants from celery, tomato, rice and clove flower, in most products.
Pera Skincare, available online
Jurlique: Natural, botanical-based skincare
You’ve probably heard of Jurlique – this Australian brand has been around for a while. Its key botanical ingredients like viola tricolour, yarrow flower and red clover are grown in an organic farm in Adelaide. Psst: the Jurlique Farm uses clean energy thanks to solar panels and has sent zero waste to landfill since 2016. Even the compost used to enrich the soil is made from plants grown at the farm. Needless to say, it doesn’t get any more organic than this.
Jurlique, available online and at #03-74/75, Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839
Antipodes: Natural skincare
With a killer combination of raw superfruit extracts, quality ingredients from New Zealand and high-tech certified organic formulations, it’s no wonder Antipodes works wonders. And the brand has the scientifically validated results to prove it. The keywords are collagen, elastin and antioxidant in this range of holy grail anti-ageing products.
Antipodes, available at Guardian and Lazada
Frank Skincare: Organic, natural and cruelty-free skincare
This homegrown brand is run by organic beauty fanatics who only offer 100% natural and organic products that are free of GMOs and parabens. Its Juicier Luxury Face Oil is a necessary addition to your skincare wardrobe. Made with 11 organic ingredients, it boosts moisture, renews skin, relieves inflammation and plumps skin with collagen protectors.
Frank Skincare, available online
Luxe Botanics: Natural skincare
There’s no doubt why this eco-luxe skincare brand is in everyone’s good books. Firstly, the products contain power-packed, transformative botanicals like marula nut oil from Kenya and camu camu berry extract from Brazil. Secondly, the organic oils are kind to the planet and sourced through fair-trade alliances that give back to local communities. The brand also has a recycling program that lets you enjoy a 20% discount for recycling each container.
Luxe Botanics, available online
Herbivore Botanicals: Natural skincare
Founded in Seattle, the cruelty-free brand offers filler-free products – almost all its ingredients are pure, highly concentrated active ones. They’re also created without synthetics, parabens, chemicals and petroleum. On rotation is the Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask and refreshing Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist to rehydrate and heal the skin. You’ll want to follow the brand on Instagram – its feed is a wonderland of pastels and crystals.
Herbivore Botanicals, available at Sephora
Kora Organics: Organic, natural and vegan skincare
Aussie sunshine babe Miranda Kerr isn’t just a top model – she’s also a qualified holistic health practitioner. Her skincare brand is certified organic, vegan and cruelty-free. The products pack a serious punch with powerful ingredients like the noni fruit, a superfood that protects the skin from environmental damage. Try the rich Noni Glow face oil that nourishes and brightens skin, as well as the turmeric brightening and exfoliating mask which dissolves dead skin cells, stimulates renewal and evens skin tone.
Kora Organics, available at Sephora
Oasis Skin: Natural skincare
We immediately fell in love with this homegrown brand when it entered our radar. Its products are a luxe treat for skin – they’re made without parabens, sulfates and other synthetic substances. Handcrafted in Singapore, they contain 100% natural and premium ingredients sourced from botanical experts around the world who abide by strict purity and sustainable production standards.
Oasis Skin, available online and at #05-72, 114 Lavender Street, Singapore 338729
NatureLova: Natural, organic skincare and makeup
This eco-luxe apothecary has its natural beauty game on point. It’s passionate about personal wellbeing and environmental sustainability. The huge product range includes fine hypoallergenic, natural and organic cosmetics and skincare. And while ladies are more than catered for here, men can get in on the action too. Get him all groomed up with VMV’s hypoallergenic pre-shave barber oil, aftershave or Botani’s moisturising facial products.
NatureLova, available online
Pai Skincare: Natural, vegan and cruelty-free skincare
Pai Skincare hits all the right marks – it’s natural, ethical, sustainable and gentle on your skin. The brand has a Soil Association certification, which means all ingredients are 100% natural and 70% are organically grown and harvested. If you’re new to the brand, try the Rosehip Bioregenerate. This multi-tasking facial oil keeps blemishes, dryness, pigmentation, redness and fine lines at bay. It’ll leave you with glowing skin, too!
Pai Skincare, available at Sephora
A Kinder Beauty: Vegan skincare
Afraid of what you’re putting on your skin? Let A Kinder Beauty do the selection for you. This Singapore-based e-tailer curates guilt-free, fuss-free and innovative brands. That means you’ll find ones with full transparency on their ingredients, straightforward skincare regimes (yes, multi-taskers) and innovative formulas that fetch maximum efficacy. Spot names like Bivid, Doctors PGA and Esqa in the mix.
A Kinder Beauty, available online
Handmade Heroes: Natural, vegan and cruelty-free skincare
Handmade Heroes has fast become a household name amongst local beauty fans. The Singaporean skincare brand is hard to miss as it boasts a simple yet eye-catching packaging and a name you’re unlikely to forget. Unlike others that claim to be 100% natural, Handmade Heroes truly is – its products do not contain synthetic chemicals or preservatives. Check out our interview with founder Lynsey Lim here.
Handmade Heroes, available online and at multiple locations including Isetan Scotts and Liliewoods Social
Katfood: Organic, natural skincare
Top marks to Katfood for its creativity in both its name and products. Everything’s 100% organic, raw, unprocessed and made without chemical preservatives. Bestsellers include Positivitea, a glow-enhancing matcha clay mask to even out skin tones.
Katfood, available online
Mmerci Encore: Natural skincare
Helmed by Alli Sim, Mmerci Encore is best described as soulful. It’s all about holistic spa regimes and feel-good rituals made to ‘champion self-care’. Formulated with fresh, raw ingredients and the purest essential oils sourced from France and Australia, all products are hand-blended in Singapore in small batches. Everyone loves the organic geranium-based Glow Elixir, a roll-on aromatherapy perfume that’s free of alcohol and synthetic chemicals.
Mmerci Encore, available online
Rough Beauty: Natural skincare
Inspired by trips to the Himalayan mountains, Rough Beauty offers handmade botanical soaps made with quality natural ingredients. Think plant essential oils, as well as herbs and spices for natural scents and colouring. We love the Mint Rose. It gives the skin an exfoliating treat with its blend of floral, herbs and citrus essential oils. The brand takes eco-friendly practices seriously – packaging is kept simple to reduce wastage.
Rough Beauty, available online and at multiple locations including The Sustainability Project and Jezzroom Atelier
Pure Tincture: Natural, organic, cruelty-free skincare and makeup
Award-winning beauty boutique and spa Pure Tincture is a beauty haven. But aside from its treatments, the boutique also stocks an extensive line-up of natural, cruelty-free organic makeup and skincare brands. Organic enthusiasts have tons of skin-friendly makeup and skincare options including products for sensitive and ageing skin.
Pure Tincture, multiple locations including Tras Street and The Adelphi
W.ant Skincare: Natural skincare
The feel-good vibes you get from using only all-natural skin products don’t stop here. Purchases from this ethical beauty brand contribute towards empowering marginalised local communities, especially women in Bali, Indonesia and Benin, Africa. All products are cruelty-free, free of fragrances and synthetic ingredients, and are handmade from pure botanical oils and minerals. Oh, and did we mention they’re formulated without water? Yup, these babies are seriously potent.
W.ant Skincare, available online and at multiple locations including The Social Space and The Wyld Shop
Bud Cosmetics: Organic and natural skincare
Bud Cosmetics takes customer care very seriously. With a bold “nothing to hide” policy, every ingredient is up for careful scrutiny online and in-store. Bud boasts a wide variety of ethical and guilt-free beauty products from over 30 popular organic brands, including Dr Alkaitis and Juice Beauty. Simply swing by one of the stores if you want to experience the products for yourself (or study the labels).
Bud Cosmetics, available online and at multiple locations including Mandarin Gallery and Century Square
The Naturally Better Company: Organic, natural and cruelty-free skincare and makeup
The Naturally Better Company is an eco-luxury boutique offering makeup and skincare brands with healthy, safe ingredients and sustainable practices. The selection is extensive, with the likes of award-winning RMS Beauty, Ilia Beauty and Tata Harper ranking high on the bestseller list. But a special mention must be made for bringing in Priti NYC. It’s a luxury nail polish brand with polishes that aren’t just trendy, fast drying and chip resistant, but also vegan, non-toxic and free of carcinogenic ingredients.
The Naturally Better Company, #02-46, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039596
Charis Naturals: Organic, natural skincare
It’s nice to know that the founder of Charis (pronounced Care-iss) Naturals, Michelle, is on our team when it comes to the battle for good skin. Faced with eczema problems as a teen, she’s done intensive research on the dos and don’ts of organic products. She’s a huge fan of the store’s Kahina products, a brand based on the wonders of argan oil (also known as Moroccan liquid gold). And we’d have to agree, just a few drops of the 100% Argan Oil onto our dry, frizzy hair, and poof – magically smooth hair the next morning.
Charis Naturals, available online
Canvas: 90% organic skincare
Everyone knows your skin is your canvas, which explains the name behind this Aussie organic beauty label. All its skincare and aromatherapy products are made with a minimum of 90% organic ingredients, without parabens, sulfates, propylene glycol, synthetic fragrances or dyes and GMOs. Bestsellers include the Skin Renewal Refiner to exfoliate dead skin cells and Rose Otto Multi-Insensitive Face Oil Serum to firm, tone and boost skin texture.
Canvas, available online
Balm Kitchen: Natural, organic and cruelty-free makeup
Created out of a mother’s love for her son, Balm Kitchen was literally made in the kitchen, where founder Teresa Foo spent days on end experimenting with formulations. Her then three-year-old son had atopic dermatitis, and she needed a more natural replacement for his steroid creams. The botanical-based, cruelty-free skincare brand incorporates ingredients native to Asia like green tea extract, gac fruit oil and perilla seed oil.
Balm Kitchen, available online and at #09-35, ARK@Gambas, 7 Gambas Crescent, Singapore 757087 (by appointment only)
And there you have it, a big fat list of organic skincare in Singapore for the good stuff.
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