These Are The Best-Selling Beauty & Wellness Products From Homegrown Brands To Stock Up On During The 8.8 Sale — Just In Time For National Day

Handmade Heroes Sleeping Lip Mask ($17.90) 

Struggling to find skincare that worked for her sensitive skin, Lynsey Lim started the brand in her kitchen in 2014 and has since found fans such as actress Lily Collins. At the heart of every Handmade Heroes product is a commitment to clean, cruelty-free, vegan formulation and sustainable packaging that avoids microplastics, dyes, fragrances, and SLS. One of the bestsellers is this Sleeping Lip Mask, which contains nourishing ingredients such as mango butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. Buy here

Hush Candle Lavender Essential Oil Candle ($20-$35)

Nicole Su and Chelsea Low started Hush Candle as a passion project in 2014 after noticing the lack of quality yet affordable candles in Singapore. Made in small batches, each hand-poured candle is made with soy wax, cotton-core wicks, and therapeutic-grade essential oils. Besides lavender, there are scents such as geranium and lemongrass rosemary, while home fragrance products have since expanded to include incense, reed diffusers, and room sprays. Buy here

BSkin Anti-Acne 3C Spot Treatment ($29)

Tapping on her family’s business expertise in bee-based supplements, Chia Su-Mae started BSkin in 2016 with a focus on natural, cruelty-free bee-based active ingredients. Each product is supplemented by the brand’s 6 Core Antioxidant System, comprising vitamin C and E, coenzyme Q10, B2O (honey, propolis, bee pollen, and royal jelly), broccoli extract, and glutathione. The Anti-Acne 3C Spot Treatment is one of the brand’s most highly-regarded products. Besides the proprietary complex, the blemish treatment is enhanced with purifying and soothing ingredients ranging from sulfur and kaolin to calamine and centella extracts. Shop here

Emporal Co Body Lotion ($29.90)

Emporal Co started in the living room of sisters Grace and Lena Lim during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting with personalised soy candles, the brand grew to become a six-figure business in 2022 and has added more home fragrance products, hair, and body care products to its stable. A fan favourite among them is the Body Lotion, which is available in 12 scents, including unscented, and contains glycerin, aloe vera, and milk proteins to hydrate skin deeply. Available here

Scent Journer Discovery Set Eau de Parfum ($48)

Also born during the pandemic in 2021, Joyce Lian creates mindful perfumes with Scent Journer that aim to uplift your mood. Each perfume is made with high-quality ingredients that are sourced sustainably and ethically while adhering to international standards that skip the use of ingredients such as methanol, formaldehyde, and animal-derived musk. Scents are deeply personal. As such, we recommend trying out the Discovery Set Eau de Parfum to get a sense of which Scent Journer’s perfumes catch your fancy before committing to a full-sized bottle. Available here

Derma Lab Gentle Relief Cream ($26)

An offshoot of Bio-Essence, Derma Lab was started to provide solutions for Asian eczema sufferers. Asians, according to Derma Lab, have a thinner top stratum corneum layer that makes it more susceptible to barrier damage. As such, the brand co-developed its proprietary Derma Mimic Complex to repair and hydrate skin while boosting natural moisturising factors. The Gentle Relief Cream can be used on the face and body and also helps relieve itch, irritation, and redness. Buy here

Sigi Skin Dream Capsule Overnight Sleeping Mask ($101.90)

Are you vegan and looking for a skincare label that shares your ethos? Xenia Wong started Sigi Skin in 2018 with the aim of creating timeless, efficacious formulas housed in recyclable packaging that would give users that coveted South Korean glow without the use of makeup. Every product is made with scientifically-proven ingredients, such as bakuchiol, squalane, purslane extract, niacinamide, and allantoin found in the Dream Capsule Overnight Sleeping Mask. Buy here

Skin Inc My Daily Dose of Vitamins ABC+ Cocktail Serum ($164)

Skin Inc is another Singaporean beauty brand that has found international recognition. Skin Inc was founded in 2008 by Sabrina Tan after she noticed a lack of customisable skincare that could be tailored to individual needs and skin concerns. The My Daily Dose of Vitamins ABC+ Cocktail Serum employs vitamin A, B3, and C to target multiple skin issues while encapsulating them for minimal irritation and maximum efficacy. True to its brand, you can get the active ingredients in separate serums too. Available here

Est.lab LumiGlow SmartSkin Buddy ($298)

After taking over the reins of Estetica Group from her mother in 2016, Karen Lam has since grown the business to include subsidiaries such as Est.lab, Verdure, and Heure. Est.lab also partners with beauty experts and research institutions to create innovative products. The LumiGlow SmartSkin Buddy is one fruit of the endeavour. The home spa device employs galvanic ion, sonic vibration, thermal and cryo compression, and LED light therapy to cleanse, soothe, brighten, firm, and lift skin. Shop here

Allies of Skin 20% Vitamin C Brighten Firm Serum ($142)

If you’re looking for science-backed skincare, look no further than Allies of Skin. The global skincare label is the brainchild of Nicolas Travis, who has a deep passion for skin science following a traumatic accident that required facial reconstructive surgery. The brightening 20% Vitamin C Brighten Firm Serum, for example, is a waterless vitamin C serum made with 20 percent ethylated l-ascorbic acid bolstered by orange extract, dimethylmethoxy chromanol, glutathione, and three antioxidants. Shop here

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