10 Best Moisturizers in Singapore for All Skin Types | Best of Beauty 2023

Moisturizers are a key step in your journey to achieve a smooth and supple complexion. That daily boost of hydration will help to not only refresh your skin but over time improve the ability of your skin to retain moisture and not dry out under the harsh sun. Finding the right moisturizer in Singapore can make all the difference, so we have rounded up the list of best moisturizers you can get your hands on. Whether you are looking to get one for sensitive skin, oily skin, or troubled skin, or one to reduce fine lines and improve your skin’s elasticity, this list of 10 Best Moisturizers in Singapore will definitely help. Let’s begin!

This article was last updated on 09 January 2023.

Best Moisturizers in Singapore

1. Face Republic Cica Gel Moisturizer

Deeply hydrating and lightweight gel for acne-prone skin

Moisturizing is one of the most important parts of your daily skincare routine, as it fights wrinkles, signs of aging, and reduces skin irritation and issues. What’s great about Face Republic’s Cica Gel Moisturizer is that it is lightweight yet deeply hydrating, leaving you feeling fresh, without the discomfort from stickiness. Moreover, it is priced very affordably, which makes it gentler on your wallet as well.

This is thanks to its formulation with hydroxyethyl which stabilizes oil for a non-sticky, cottony finish, making it perfect for application in hot and humid Singapore.

Quality ingredients for skincare

Face Republic’s Cica Gel Moisturizer features quality ingredients such as Sodium Hyaluronate, which helps the skin in absorbing and locking in more moisture, giving you healthy and plump skin. It also contains Centella Asiatica Extract and Tea Tree Oil, to help ease skin inflammation while calming small wounds and acne scars.

What we love about this product is that it is made with clean ingredients and is not tested on animals via its cruelty-free processes.

If you are looking to make your skin look and feel its best, do check out Face Republic’s Purity Sun Essence, pH-Balancing Toner, and AHA/BHA Toner as well. Face Republic is a Korean skincare line that is making waves in Southeast Asia.

Why buy this:

• Lightweight yet deeply hydrating moisturizer gel
• Affordable price
• Sodium Hyaluronate for a healthy and plump skin
• Centella Asiatica Extract and Tea Tree Oil to ease skin inflammation and calm acne scars
• 100% cruelty-free with clean ingredients

2. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

Best Overall Moisturizer

Kiehls has been creating high-quality, effective skincare solutions since 1851 with its beginnings as an apothecary. There is no best moisturizer list without mention of their famed classic – Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream. The formula contains Glacial Glycoprotein (found in sea glaciers) that delivers 2.3X the hydration to your skin. Blended with Olive-derived Squalane that strengthens your skin’s natural moisture barrier, this moisturizer delivers 24 hours, quality hydration. You can get glowing, hydrated, healthy-looking skin, even in the harshest climates (cold and dry) – Kiehl’s was the skincare sponsor for those who went on the Mount Everest expedition in 1988. The formula is easy to apply, delivers long-lasting wear, and most importantly, does not clog pores. Suitable for all skin types.

Why buy this moisturizer:

• A top favourite with over 23K reviews on Google
• Lightweight, easy to wear, and does not clog pores
• Delivers effective hydration even in the harshest of climates (cold and dry)

3. Kiehl’s Ultra-Facial Oil-free Gel Cream

We also have to shine the spotlight on Kiehl’s Oil-Free gel cream, a perfect lightweight moisturizer in Singapore that stands up very well to the hot and humid weather here. This deeply hydrating moisturizer absorbs quickly into your skin, ensuring that all the nutrients are not left to evaporate. If you are looking for a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer in Singapore that preps your skin well for makeup, this will be your pick.

Specially formulated to deliver you long-lasting freshness, you can instantly feel a cooling effect upon application. Like its Ultra Facial Cream predecessor, this hydrating gel formula also contains glacial glycoprotein. It also has desert plants (that retain moisture well), and oil-free skin conditioners that work with your skin to effectively control oil and shine. Being fragrance-free and colourant free, it is suitable for sensitive skin. Let Vincent from Kiehl’s show you how to get rid of oily skin below!

Why buy this moisturizer:

• Best for sensitive and oily skin
• Deeply hydrating and absorbs quickly into your skin
• Lightweight and non-greasy, perfect way to prep your skin for makeup
• The formula contains glacial glycoprotein, desert plants, and oil-free skin conditioners

4. SK-II RNA Power Radical New Age

Best Anti-Aging Moisturize

When it comes to anti-aging products, SK-II is the brand that instantly comes to mind, and rightfully so. Their RNA Power line is dedicated to fighting signs of aging and turning back time. Bagging the “2019 Allure Best of Beauty Award” is the SK-II RNA Power Radical New Age, a luxurious, supercharged moisturizer formulated with PITERA™ and RNArchitect Complex (hydrolyzed soy and yeast proteins). What it does is lock in moisture, and nourish intensely to give you youthful radiance and healthy-looking skin.

With Niacinamide (improves skin texture) and Chlorella Extract (reduces wrinkles) and Shea Butter (provides long-lasting moisturization) working their magic, you get suppler skin, smoother skin texture, and less visible wrinkles. The SK-II RNA Power Radical New Age might just be your closest bet to a time machine to revive glowy, radiant skin. It is best paired with the SK-II RNA Power Airy Milky Lotion to complete your anti-aging skincare routine. Watch the review below!

Why buy this moisturizer:

• Turn back time with this luxurious, supercharged formula
• Reduces pore visibility and evens skin texture
• Formulated with PITERA™ and RNArchitect Complex
• Contains many nutrients such as Niacinamide, Chlorella Extract, and Shea Butter

5. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+

Best long-lasting moisturizer

The Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ delivers you the gold standard when it comes to hydrating your skin. If you need something that is going to last an entire day of work and meetings, this is your pick. Clinique’s dermatologist-developed formula combines all-day hydration with skin-strengthening ingredients to aid your skin rescue, achieving a younger, fresher you. Best of all, it helps strengthen your skin’s own moisture barrier by 54%, so more moisture stays in.

With a full list of hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, sunflower seed cake, cucumber fruit extract, barley extract, the moisturizer does an excellent job of softening, smoothing, and improving your skin condition dramatically. The result? Healthy, firm, resilient, and well-moisturized skin.

If you are looking for a more gel-based type of moisturizer in Singapore, be sure to check out the Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly With Pump. 

Why buy this moisturizer:

• Locks in the moisture in your skin for 24 hours
• Protects your skin from pollution
• Hydration takes effect within hours
• Ideal for the driest of skins

6. Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream

Best Lightweight Moisturizer

I am a huge fan of gel-based products. With Singapore’s humidity, the last thing you want is to have a greasy feeling on your skin. After using and reaping the benefits of Laneige’s well-known water sleeping mask, I was eager to discover more products by Laneige. I discovered the Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream, a cooling rescue cream is formulated using Hydro Ionized Mineral water and Biogen technology. Not only does it give you an instant boost of hydration and refreshing feeling, but over time, it can help to strengthen your skin’s natural moisture barrier to lock in the hydration. Cleo Magazine has approved it as one of the best moisturizers for Singapore weather. Check out the review below!

Why buy this moisturizer:

• Delivers an instant refreshing boost of hydration to your skin
• Lightweight and easily absorbed
• A perfect complement for Singapore’s humidity
• Helps to restore the natural hydration barrier of your skin over time

7. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream

Best-selling drugstore moisturizer

What happens when you cross an effective product with an affordable price? It is a match made in heaven, and there are not many of those out there. The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream is one of those rare finds, and no doubt you will spot them on many best moisturizers lists. The Cut has rated it as “one of the best and yet least expensive moisturizers” that delivers “instant absorption so your skin feels softer and nourished”.

While I like gel-based moisturizers for their non-greasy feel, my issue with some of them is that they don’t last as long as their creamy counterparts. But despite its lightweight and fast-absorbing formula, the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream double-hats to act as a cream as well! Your skin gets that instant refreshed feeling, but also a supple, enriched feeling after application. Not often do you get that from gels (except with those listed here of course). What impresses me most is that Neutrogena manages to do that at a fraction of the price!

The olive extract in its formula also forms a natural moisture shield to protect your skin from losing moisture throughout the day. Fragrance, dye, oil-free, and non-comedogenic, this is a great moisturizer suitable for all skin types and makes a great base for your makeup. Boost its effectiveness with the Neutrogena Night Concentrate Sleeping Pack that hydrates and accelerates skin recovery throughout the night!

Why buy this moisturizer:

• Value for money
• One of the best-selling drugstore moisturizers in Singapore
• Contains hyaluronic acid and olive extract
• Lightweight and nourishing for the skin

8. OLAY Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Super-Cream

Like its name suggests, this super cream helps to micro-sculpt your face and is developed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The creamy formula contains Vitamin B3 + Hyaluronic Acid to help your skin turnover, remove dead skin cells, improve your skin’s elasticity, and deliver hydration to your skin. Enjoy plump, firm, and smoother skin with America’s #1 best-selling anti-aging moisturizers.

Why buy this moisturizer:

• Creamy formula contains Vitamin B3 + Hyaluronic Acid
• Developed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

9. Avène Hydrance UV-Rich Hydrating Cream SPF 30

Best for sensitive skin

People plagued with sensitive skin will know how hard it is to find skincare products that are effective but gentle. This is where Avène comes in. This leading skin care line in European pharmacies has dedicated its complete skincare regimes to serve the needs of those with sensitive skin.

If you are struggling with dryness, irritation, cracking, or itchiness, this intense buttery soft cream will melt into your skin to hydrate and soothe your skin. The moisturizer contains a high rate of Avene Tharma Water to help even severely dehydrated skin. It also comes with antioxidants and UV protection of SPF30 to defend your skin against the sun’s harmful rays.

If you have sensitive normal to combination skin, you can consider the Avene Light Hydrating Cream. Alternatively, try out their award-winning multi-benefit all-in-one moisturizer for dehydrated skin – Avene Hydrance Optimale Aqua-Cream-In Gel, one of the more popular products in their hydrating range.

Why buy this moisturizer in Singapore:

• Suited for dry and sensitive skin
• Offers sun protection of SPF30
• Contains antioxidants to increase your skin’s defense and improve recover

10. Manuka Doctor ApiClear Skin Moisturizer Lotion

Best moisturizer for troubled skin

Containing Purified Bee Venom, this super-light moisturizer is formulated to help blemish-prone skin. It helps to balance your oil and moisture levels, as well as deliver anti-bacterial & anti-inflammatory properties. Nourishing & quickly absorbed, this natural formula is an ideal choice if you are struggling with troubled skin. It also refreshes and hydrates to enhance your complexion’s natural glow.

Why buy this moisturizer in Singapore:

• Ideal for blemish-prone skin
• Balances the oils and moisture levels of your skin
• It offers anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits

Where to buy moisturizers in Singapore?

You can easily buy moisturizers in Singapore on online platforms nowadays. Shopee, Sephora, and Zalora are my go-to stores for beauty products. It is incredibly convenient and you can compare the prices of moisturizers in Singapore easily!

We hope that our guide on the 10 Best Moisturizers in Singapore for All Skin Types will help you to buy the best moisturizer in Singapore for beautiful, hydrated skin. Please do share this along with your friends if you have found this useful. Do look forward to more buying guides that we will be releasing soon!

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