Six homegrown skincare labels worth your shelf space, from Allies of Skin's peptide serums to Sigi Skin's sensitive-skin range, a doctor-founded barrier line, a dermatologist's acne kits and vegan lip care from $12.90. Prices and offers were checked on each brand's own store on 24 October 2026.
Homegrown skincare has grown up: these labels are built for our heat and humidity, and most sell straight from their own sites.
> Quick view: best all-rounder is Allies of Skin (serums $130-$270); sensitive skin should start with Sigi Skin or Bareness; the cheapest way in is Handmade Heroes from $12.90. Catch: most offers here are spend thresholds, so build one order rather than three.
WHY IT LEADS: launched in 2016, Allies of Skin is the homegrown label with the most clinical-looking shelf: peptides, growth factors, copper tripeptide and retinal, each with the percentage printed on the bottle.HERO PRODUCTS: the Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum is $255 (30ml), the Peptides & Antioxidants Advanced Firming Daily Treatment $175 (48ml) and the Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser $56 (100ml). Gentler entry points are the Beta Glucan & Resveratrol hydrating serum at $130 and deluxe sizes from $18.THE OFFER NOW: orders of $165+ get a free deluxe GF serum and $280+ add a Sunless Tan SPF 50, with free shipping from $100. Two duos are marked 20% off: Ultimate Lifting Duo $344 (was $430) and Recover & Lift Duo $420 (was $525).BEST FOR: firmness, fine lines and anyone who likes to see the actives on the label.
Free deluxe GF serum on orders $165+, plus Sunless Tan SPF 50 on $280+; free shipping from $100
WHY GO: founded by Xenia Wong when she was 23, Sigi Skin pitches itself as award-winning skincare for sensitive skin, with superfood-led formulas and a cleanser that also takes off makeup.HERO PRODUCTS: Kaleanser Face Wash $40, Daylight Oasis Vitamin C Serum $109 and Idyllic Fields Daytime Moisturiser $82.THE OFFER NOW: the Golden Draw gives 2 chances per S$100 nett spend from 24 to 31 October, then 1 chance per S$100 from 1 to 15 November. First prize is a Cartier Trinity bracelet (worth $1,440) plus S$100 in Sigi credits; second is S$200 in credits and a duffle backpack. The Golden Glow Edit at $299 ($453 value) counts as 6 chances.FINE PRINT: you must submit your order number through the form in @sigiskin's Instagram bio for entries to count.VALUE KIT: the Sigi Essentials kit is $439 (U.P. $539) with a free vanity pouch.BEST FOR: reactive skin that stings with stronger actives.
Golden Draw: 2 chances per S$100 spend to 31 Oct, 1 chance per S$100 from 1-15 Nov; 1st prize Cartier Trinity bracelet
Valid till 15 Nov 2026
WHY GO: Bareness was started in April 2024 by aesthetic physician Dr Shauna Tan-Chiam, who wanted to replace 10-step routines with a few well-made products for the skin barrier.HERO PRODUCTS: bare screen Gel Sunscreen $48, renew Retinaldehyde Serum $88, refresh Exfoliant Tonic $78 and restore Barrier Restore Cream $68, plus a rescue Calming Mist $48 with hypochlorous acid. Tinted SPF blush ($38) and SPF gloss ($28) round it out.THE OFFER NOW: bundles are cheaper than buying singly, for example Skin Cycling Starters $198 (was $234) and Bare Essentials $138 (was $154). Joining the mailing list gives $5 off your first order, and local shipping is free from $80.BEST FOR: sensitive skin, and anyone trying skin cycling for the first time.
Skin Cycling Starters bundle $198 (was $234); $5 off your first order when you join the mailing list
WHY GO: Dr.TWL is the in-house range of dermatologist Dr Teo Wan Lin, its founder and chief scientific officer, and it markets its formulas as climate-adaptive for humid weather.HERO PRODUCTS: the Dermatologist Blemish Spot Cream ($45-$189 by size), Vitá C GOLD Serum ($130-$235) and a Sunscreen for Humid Weather SPF 50 ($75-$191.25).THE OFFER NOW: the kits are marked down on its store, with the 5-Step Anti-Acne Kit at $300 (was $415) and the Skin Barrier Repair Kit at $130 (was $175). The anti-acne kit runs cleanse, treat, spot-treat, protect and hydrate, so it suits someone starting from scratch.FINE PRINT: no end date is published for the kit prices.BEST FOR: breakouts and post-acne marks.
5-Step Anti-Acne Kit $300 (was $415); Skin Barrier Repair Kit $130 (was $175)
WHY GO: RE:ERTH keeps its range short and lightweight, which is what oily skin in Singapore's humidity usually wants, and it shops by concern (acne, hyperpigmentation, well-ageing).HERO PRODUCTS: its bestseller is the Multi-Targeted Elixir at $120, a skin-refining serum it says absorbs in 10 seconds. Alongside it: Clarifying Cleanser $78, Hydrating Gel Moisturizer $95, Barrier Control $90 and Omni Serum $120.THE OFFER NOW: free shipping within Singapore above S$38, so a single serum qualifies. Ritual sets shave a little off, for example the Essential Duo at $186 (was $198), and the 6-month Auto Replenish plans run about 15% off (Multi-Targeted Elixir $255 instead of $300).BEST FOR: oily, congested skin that hates heavy creams.
Free shipping within Singapore above S$38; 6-month Auto Replenish plans about 15% off
WHY GO: Handmade Heroes makes all-natural, cruelty-free and vegan skin and body care, and it is the easiest local label to try on a small budget. PRICE: lip scrubs start at $12.90, the Hyaluronic Lip Dew is $14.90, the Mother of All Lip Oil $16.90 and the Let It Thrive eyelash or eyebrow serum $34.90. There is a mama-and-baby range too, such as a $17.90 nipple balm.THE OFFER NOW: a free gift on orders above $100 and free shipping above $80, while stocks last; the All-Star Lip Oil Set is $45 (was $50.70).WHERE TO TRY: testers are at DORS in Design Orchard (250 Orchard Road, #01-01), and its lip range and sets are at Spectrum Store, Suntec City Tower 5 #02-433/434.BEST FOR: gifts, lip care and anyone who wants plant-based basics.
Free gift on orders above $100 and free shipping above $80, while stocks last
| Brand | Best for | Hero product | Offer now | Free shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allies of Skin | Anti-ageing | Multi Peptides & GF serum $255 | Free deluxe GF serum on $165+ | $100 |
| Sigi Skin | Sensitive skin | Kaleanser Face Wash $40 | Golden Draw to 15 Nov | Not stated |
| Bareness | Barrier repair | bare screen Gel Sunscreen $48 | Skin Cycling Starters $198 (was $234) | $80 |
| Dr.TWL | Acne | Blemish Spot Cream from $45 | Anti-Acne Kit $300 (was $415) | Not stated |
| RE:ERTH | Oily skin | Multi-Targeted Elixir $120 | Auto Replenish about 15% off | S$38 |
| Handmade Heroes | Budget, vegan | Lip Dew $14.90 | Free gift on $100+ | $80 |
Every price on this page was read from the brand's own online store on 24 October 2026: product prices and markdowns from each store's catalogue, and offers from its homepage banners. Sigi Skin's Golden Draw dates and prizes come from its campaign banner, Handmade Heroes' stockists from its stockist page, and founder details from ELLE Singapore's 2026 guide to local beauty brands and the brands' own pages. Skin Inc was left out because its site could not be checked.
Our six picks are Allies of Skin (anti-ageing), Sigi Skin (sensitive skin), Bareness (doctor-founded barrier care), Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals (acne), RE:ERTH (oily skin) and Handmade Heroes (vegan and budget). All sell through their own online stores, and prices were checked on 24 October 2026.
Sigi Skin is built around sensitive skin, with a $40 Kaleanser that doubles as a makeup remover. Bareness, founded by aesthetic physician Dr Shauna Tan-Chiam, focuses on barrier repair with a short routine; its Barrier Restore Cream is $68.
Yes. Sigi Skin's Golden Draw gives 2 chances per S$100 spend to 31 October and 1 chance per S$100 from 1 to 15 November, with a Cartier Trinity bracelet as first prize. Allies of Skin gives a free deluxe GF serum on orders of $165+, and Dr.TWL's 5-Step Anti-Acne Kit is $300 instead of $415.
Of the six, Handmade Heroes is the cheapest: lip scrubs from $12.90, a Hyaluronic Lip Dew at $14.90 and lip oils at $16.90. For face care on a budget, Bareness' Gel Sunscreen is $48 and Sigi Skin's Kaleanser is $40.
