The best skincare for hot and humid weather

Living in sunny Singapore 24/7 means we can go to the beach or plan outdoor activities any time of the year. It also means our skin is subject to the warm humidity all year round which can have an impact on our skin.

It’s no surprise that when it comes to skincare, most of us would be looking for lightweight formulas that won’t clog our pores or simply cause our skin to feel weighed down and unnecessarily sticky from heavier formulas.

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Choose water-based skincare products that will feel more comfortable on your skin by ‘allowing’ it to breathe. If oil-control is your concern, look out for sebum-controlling ingredients or matte finishes to keep shine in check. Be generous to your skin with facial mists too, that not refreshes skin, it can also help to target skincare concerns.

Here are our top picks which you might like to try out too!

Face Wash

Long hours in the sun with makeup on, you’ll need a face wash that is effective in cleaning away impurities and gunk built up the course of a day. Skin Gym Deep Cleansing Gel is a lightweight cleansing gel without any SLS, and makes for a gentle and thorough cleanser that is good enough for sensitive skin. Skin feels deliciously clean and nourished without any tightness, creating the perfect canvas for your favourite skincare products to work its way into your skin.

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Serum

Trying to achieve glass skin as opposed to oily skin? We’ve got you covered with Fruit Enzyme Refining & Renewing Serum, a non-oily serum that works hard at eradicating clogged and misbehaving pores. Besides being effective in treating and healing existing blemishes, it works great in preventing future breakouts at the same time.

Face Mist

Doubling up as a toner and everyday facial mist, Aloe Cucumber Rebalancing Facial Toner is a scrumptious concoction of gentle ingredients to soothe and refresh skin whether you are at home or on the go. Infused with beneficial antioxidants and botanicals, you can be sure your skin is well protected from age-expediting aggressors such as pollution.

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Moisturiser

You might think just because your skin feels oily that you can skip moisturiser. Oily skin does not equate hydrated skin. In fact, the oilier your skin, it’s more likely that it’s dehydrated and is its way of crying out for help. Blue Orchid Balancing Moisturiser is airy and light without leaving any greasy residue. Infused with intelligent pre and probiotics, this moisturiser nourishes skin with the hydration it requires, improving skin health and radiance.