As part of our annual Beauty Awards where we gather the best skincare, makeup, body care, and hair care, we’ve rounded up the ones that you definitely have to try out! These holy grails were voted by readers like you and selected by experts, influencers, the DV team and our Editor as the best in their category.
ORBIS U Essence Lotion Readers' Choice
Best Dry to Combination Skin Toner
The ORBIS U Series boosts moisture and strengthens skin barrier functions for radiant and hydrated skin. This oil-free lotion contains Lipidure®, which is twice as moisturising as hyaluronic acid, and the Moist Transform Formula deeply hydrates the skin while leaving a moisture veil.
The Key Porin Booster opens water channels in skin cells for better moisture circulation. The rich texture is non-sticky and improves the skin’s plumpness and brightness. In addition to being allergy tested to minimise the risk of allergic reactions, this product is free from oil, fragrance, alcohol, parabens, surfactants, and artificial colouring.
Dr Hauschka Facial Toner DV Team's Faves, Expert's Choice
Best Dry to Combination Skin Toner
The Natrue-certified Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner is 100% organic and made with natural ingredients, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly. It aids the skin in its inherent functions of renewal and cleansing, while simultaneously minimizing the appearance of pores, balancing the skin’s moisture and oil content, and bestowing a healthy, radiant glow.
Suitable for all skin types this toner provides a feeling of freshness, balance, and hydration, without leaving behind any oily or tacky residue.
Kiehl's Retinol Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing Night Serum Readers' Choice
Best Anti-Ageing Serum
A powerful Retinol night serum that helps accelerate skin surface cell renewal to visibly improve fine lines, wrinkles and deep wrinkles. This fast-acting 0.3% Retinol night serum accelerates skin surface cell renewal with Retinol that penetrates up to 15 surface layers deep into the skin.
Experience visible reduction of fine lines in just 5 days and visible improvement in deep wrinkles in 2 weeks.
Sabon Body Scrub Editor's Choice
Best Physical Exfoliator
The product features a distinctive salt-in-oil texture that gently exfoliates the skin while providing it with essential minerals. Its potent formula is enriched with Vitamin E, Almond, Jojoba, and Borage oils, along with the hero ingredient of premium dead sea salt. Additionally, the product is free from sulfates and parabens.
Evans Dermalogical Diamond Tomato Collagen Mask with Dragonfruit Editor's Choice
Best Firming Mask
This mask is packed with super antioxidants from white tomatoes and dragonfruit, safeguards the skin from oxidative damage, increases collagen production, and provides multiple anti-aging benefits, making it essential for those seeking firm and radiant skin.
What’s more, it’s exceptional lifting technology, which includes ear hooks not only covers the face but also the chin and neck area for a comprehensive lifting effect which is an excellent value for your money!
Peach Blossom Rejuvenate Hydrating Essence Editor's Choice
Best Dry to Combination Skin Toner
With a blend of peach extracts, fermented filtrate of dichroic yeast, ceramides, and natural plant extracts, this skin water is a richly hydrating, moisturizing, and illuminating essence that enhances the efficacy of your entire skincare regimen.
By providing deep nourishment and revitalization, it enhances the skin’s ability to absorb other skincare products.
Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash DV Team's Faves
Best Acne-Prone Skin Cleanser
A paraben-free and soap-free face wash that gently removes impurities, and excess oil without over-drying the skin. Clinically proven to kill 99.9% of acne-causing bacteria in ONE wash. Formulated with a natural blend of Neem and turmeric, known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to combat acne and soothe skin. Regular usage can help reduce and stop the recurrence of acne over time – leaving you with clearer, healthier-looking skin.
Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheets DV Team's Faves, Readers' Choice
Also won Influencers’ Choice.
Best Makeup Remover Wipes
This makeup remover wipe infused with lightweight cleansing oil provides superior cleansing abilities without leaving an oily residue, making it perfect for those who dislike the greasy feeling of other oil-based products. Its easy removal of tough, waterproof makeup and mascara helps eliminate rough tugging on delicate eye areas, while effectively removing stubborn makeup from deep within pores.
Additionally, it is alcohol-free, colorant-free, allergy tested, and gentle on the skin, making it suitable for all skin types. This cleansing oil wipe contains hydrating hyaluronic acid to replenish the skin’s moisture, leaving it feeling soft and refreshed after use.
Marc Anthony Argan Oil Of Morocco Leave-In Treatment DV Team's Faves
Best Damage Care Treatment
This leave-in conditioner is perfect for all hair types, from fine to coarse. It strengthens and improves manageability while helping to prevent split ends and breakage; leaving your hair feeling smoother and softer. Lightweight yet highly effective, this leave-in restores moisture and lustre to your dry, dull & damaged hair. Free of Paraben, Sulfate & Phthalate. Give your hair the care it best deserves!
K-PALETTE 1 Day Tattoo Procast The Eyeliner Readers' Choice
Best Hair Fall Treatment (Homecare)
Eyeliner-meets-skincare: protect your eye zone from environmental stressors while experiencing vibrant colour intensity with an even and steady stream of pigment that will last all day long (highly resistant against water, sebum & smudging). Have control over drawing both thin and thick lines with ease thanks to the precise brush tip.
The revolutionary formula that’s available in 4 shades is also infused with 7 beauty ingredients to nourish the delicate eye area while promoting lash growth.
Clear Start by Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask DV Team's Faves, Expert's Choice
Also won Influencers’ Choice.
Best Blackhead Removal Treatment
The active fizzing formula of this unique mask clears pores and effectively targets blackheads. Upon application, the technology works to activate and open pores, facilitating blackhead clearing and decongesting the skin. Sulfur is added to help keep the skin clear, while Kaolin Clay helps absorb excess oil and purifies the skin.
DR WU Hyalucmplx Extra Hydrating Lotion Readers' Choice
Best Skin Texturising /Resurfacing Treatment
The DR.WU Hyalucmplx Extra Hydrating Lotion uses new HYALUCMPLX Technology for exceptional water-binding properties that restore lost moisture and reduce dry patches. It contains Niacinamide(B3), Panthenol(B5) and Multi-Ceramides that soothe inflammation and repair rough skin layers, maintaining the skin’s barrier for a well-hydrated and plump appearance.
Esse Sensitive Cleanser DV Team's Faves
Best Clean Beauty Cleanser
This pH-balanced, gentle yet effective creamy cleansing milk is formulated with Aloe Vera, probiotic extracts, and prebiotics, which work in unison to soothe and calm the skin, minimize irritation to sensitive skin, and effectively remove makeup.
With exceptionally mild-foaming agents, it is suitable for all sensitive skins with the inclusion of probiotics and postbiotics that support a healthy skin microbiome while promoting skin healing and protection.
Cyspera Intensive System™ DV Team's Faves
Best Skin Texturising /Resurfacing Treatment
The Cyspera Intensive System™ was created by a Swiss dermatologist and formulated with the proprietary Cysteamine Isobionic-Amide Complex™ to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration significantly and rapidly while achieving a more even skin tone and brighter complexion.
Susenji Mofa+ Drink Readers' Choice, Experts' Choice
Also won Influencers’ Choice.
Best Detox Supplement
This delicious natural beverage has a refreshing orange and passionfruit flavour and helps eliminate waste to prevent toxic build-up. It’s perfect for anyone experiencing bloating and promotes a healthy metabolism to maintain a slim waist and flatten the belly.
The drink combines natural fruit fibre, probiotics, orange powder, psyllium husk, and digestive enzymes to create the most gentle detox drink on the market. It’s also safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Suu Balm® Dual Cooling and Moisturising Cream Body Wash Experts' Choice
Best Itchy, Dry, Eczema-Prone Skin Body Wash
Formulated by the National Skin Centre Singapore, this award-winning Cream Body Wash is designed to gently cleanse dry, itchy, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin. It contains menthol to cool and soothe your skin, leaving it refreshed under Singapore’s hot and humid weather.
Additionally, it is free from harmful ingredients such as soap, sulfate, fragrance, and preservative – making it suitable for even the most sensitive skin.
DR ZERO Redenical Scalp Revitalizing Essence DV Team's Faves
Best Hair Fall Treatment (Homecare)
With a unique formulation of 3% Redensyl® – a scalp care ingredient that supports healthy scalp and hair growth, this essence maintains healthy hair while protecting it from environmental stressors and balancing out sebum for a non-greasy scalp.
Its unique jet spray nozzle, one that is often used in the medical field, targets your concerned areas with precision. Plus, it’s FREE from silicone, mineral oil, sulfate, paraben, and synthetic colourant!
SOMETHINC Low PH Jelly Cleanser Influencers' Choice
Best Acne-Prone Skin Cleanser
This vegan-based facial cleanser features a gentle jelly texture and is clinically tested to deeply cleanse the skin, balance pH, and prevent the formation of acne without causing dryness, stripping, or damaging the skin barrier.
Infused with nourishing ingredients such as Japanese Mugwort and Tea Tree, it effectively balances the pH level of the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and revitalized.
ANTI Everything Shampoo Editor's' Choice
Best Damage Repair Shampoo
This is a daily reparative shampoo suitable for all hair types, even those that have undergone chemical treatments. It employs sulfate-free cleansers that gently and effectively clean the hair without removing its colour or causing excess dryness. Avocado oil and coconut oil, which are natural conditioning oils, provide moisture to the hair, resulting in a sealed cuticle, decreased frizz, and improved smoothness.
Additionally, The Everything Shampoo has ANTI’s signature fragrance, which combines fresh greens and sensual florals with exotic dry woods and soft spices, creating a captivating aroma.
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum DV Team's Faves
Best Anti-Ageing Serum
This is a hydrating and re-plumping formula that is unlike any other, thanks to its enriching blend of two pure hyaluronic acids and vitamin B5.With Hyalu B5, your skin will quickly regain its elasticity and softness, while also reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.Furthermore, this product has been dermatologically tested and is suitable for sensitive skin.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer Readers' Choice
Best Concealer
IT Cosmetics’ award-winning waterproof concealer provides long-lasting, highly pigmented coverage without creasing or cracking. Available in 48 shades and infused with anti-aging ingredients, including peptides, vitamins, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants.
The proprietary Expression Proof Technology conceals dark circles, redness, hyperpigmentation, age spots, and other imperfections while reducing the appearance of wrinkles. This full-coverage concealer provides a radiant, dewy glow and can last up to 24 hours.
Peach Blossom Luminous Moisture Cream DV Team's Faves
Best Dry to Combination Skin Moisturiser
A luxurious moisturizer that provides an instant burst of hydration to the face. As you massage it into your skin, it’s fast-absorbing formula deeply nourishes the skin, leaving it feeling soft, smooth, and luminous.
Reneia Demeter Editor's Choice
Best Dry to Combination Skin Toner
The star ingredient of Reneia Demeter is PITERA, a yeast extract obtained through a natural fermentation process. It contains over 50 micronutrients, including peptides, proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, and organic acids, known for anti-ageing and moisturising benefits. The toner also contains Pro-Vitamin B5 which moisturises and reduces facial blemishes – making it suitable for all skin types!
Advante 3 Milk Treatment Influencers' Choice
Best Hair Oil/Serum
ADVANTE 3 Milk Treatment is a revolutionary leave-in treatment that rejuvenates both the internal and external layers of hair, making it the first of its kind worldwide. By offering protection, repair, and moisture in a single easy step, it significantly improves hair quality with consistent use. The outcome is smooth, frizz-free, and silky-soft hair that is easy to manage.
Susenji Ollie Readers' Choice, Experts' Choice
Also won DV Team’s Faves.
Best Weight Loss Supplement
Burn fat, energise, and reduce sugar absorption with this healthy formula supplement in a super fine strawberry-flavored powder. It’s made with Southeast Asia’s first formula supplement with 3 main ingredients, including natural organic olive leaf extract, which enhances the number of mitochondria to promote natural fat burning.
It also includes Innoslim, which supports healthy fat loss, and Morosil, which inhibits fat accumulation and reduces sugar absorption by 46%. This supplement is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, easy to consume, and very tasty.
Shu Uemura Ultime8 ∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil Readers' Choice
Best Cleansing Oil
This luxurious makeup remover is infused with precious Japanese Tsubaki oil, which not only provides supreme makeup removability but also helps guard the skin’s natural moisture, resulting in incredibly smooth and dewy skin. It functions as a one-step cleanser that thoroughly cleanses the skin while also providing skincare benefits.
Additionally, this makeup remover is gentle enough to cleanse the skin without damaging eyelash extension glue!
Bee Choo Origin Ceramide Hair Treatment Oil Editor's' Choice
Best Hair Oil/Serum
The Ceramide Hair Treatment Oil offers a host of benefits for your hair without adding unnecessary weight. Its unique blend of ceramides and avocado oil works to moisturise and condition your hair, resulting in a smooth and silky appearance. The nourishing oil treatment is also effective in safeguarding your hair from sun damage and treating split ends.
Shiseido Professional SUBLIMIC Airy Flow Experts' Choice, Influencers' Choice
Best Anti-frizz Shampoo
The SUBLIMIC Airy Flow Shampoo effectively cleanses impurities and eliminates the buildup of coarse-hair causing metal ions on the hair surface, resulting in more manageable hair with reduced undesirable waviness and unruliness.
Additionally, it provides a long-lasting, light, soft, and bouncy texture with a fresh, fruity, and feminine fragrance formulated with an uplifting aroma, leaving you feeling upbeat and positive.
Lazada (Shiseido)
Lazada (SUBLIMIC Airy Flow)
Lazada (SUBLIMIC range)
Meditrina Ageless Herbal Cream Experts' Choice
Best Dry Skin Body Moisturiser
Meditrina Ageless Herbal cream is a unique blend of natural ingredients that includes TriActiv™ phytocomplex of chasteberry, fenugreek, and wild yam, all of which work synergistically to keep the skin nourished, hydrated, and youthful.
By combining the healing principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with contemporary holistic health therapies and products, this herbal cream is an excellent option for women who are undergoing menopause or perimenopause symptoms.
Foxy Affairs Kitty Rinse Expert's Choice
Best Oily to Combination Skin Cleanser
Kitty Rinse is the ideal solution if you want an all-natural, squeaky-clean feeling. Available in irresistible Strawberry, Peach, and Watermelon scents, it helps to eliminate unpleasant odours while providing relief from irritation and itch. Additionally, it helps to balance the vaginal pH and flora, making it a complete solution for feminine hygiene.
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