The Best Lightweight Moisturisers That Don't Feel Sticky In Singapore's Weather
Heavy-lifting moisturisers, without feeling greasy.
Hydrating skin in Singapore's hot and humid climate must be one of the most challenging conundrums—on one hand, you want to quench parched skin, but on the other, moisturisers can sometimes make skin feel really uncomfortable if they have a heavy texture. But fret not, cause there are lightweight moisturisers that can hydrate, while feel weightless on skin.
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All skin types need moisturiser – yes even folks with super oily skin. Opt for light, gel-type moisturisers or emulsions. The latter is widely used particularly in Korean and Japanese skincare routines and they’re basically very lightweight moisturisers that are known to sink into the skin quickly; perfect for summer or hot-weather conditions. This one from Avene’s Tolerance line is a great option if you want to try out emulsions but tend to be acne-prone; it has a minimalist ingredient list (only six) and is targeted at people with ultra-sensitive skin.
The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is the brand's top-selling moisturiser and it's not hard to see why. It hydrates skin for up to 24 hours with olive-derived squalane and has been tested in the most torrid of climates, all while staying comfortably on skin. There is also an oil-free version of the Ultra Facial Cream suitable for oilier skin types.
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Another cult favourite, The True Cream - Aqua Bomb instantly cools skin with its gel texture, while a blend of Lady's Mantle, ceramides and glycerin hydrate skin to give it a healthy glow. This product doesn't use mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, synthetic colours, synthetic preservatives and animal-derived ingredients.
The last iteration of this fan-favourite gel-cream boasts 72 hours of hydration but recently it received an upgrade of its formula to provide skin with moisture for up to 100 hours. Aloe bio-ferment and hyaluronic acid form a powerful hydrating duo that is able to penetrate deep into skin to form a reservoir of moisture. Auto-Replenishing Technology means that skin is able to draw from this hydration reserve to continually rehydrate itself.
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While the original formula is amazing for healing parched skin, especially in dry and cold climates, the gel formula of The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream is made for Singapore's weather. It contains the same proprietary Miracle Broth to help restore skin to its healthiest state, while the micro gel capsules help to instantly cool skin down.
Who better to formulate for Singaporean skin than a local skincare brand? The Bio-DNA Defence Aqua Gel has a water-based formula to deeply moisturise without oiliness and shine. A combination of botanical oils and plant extract help to protect skin, minimise inflammation and restore skin's natural barrier functions. It also offers protection against UVB rays with Mongolian Snakegourd extract, but note that it is not a replacement for the use of sunscreen.