Maskne… amiright? With mandatory mask-wearing, acne created from covering our faces in Singapore’s humid weather affects even the best of us. If you’ve been tired of dealing with this pesky problem, take a look at our Her World Beauty Award 2021 winners to see which products are the best at busting those blemishes.
DEPARTMENT / SPECIALITY STORE – EDITORS’ CHOICE
Ideal for acne-prone skins, it’s gentle and hydrating, lathering up well to remove dirt and oil. We really like that our skin didn’t feel tight after cleansing.
DEPARTMENT / SPECIALITY STORE – EDITORS’ CHOICE
Melts away dirt, oil and makeup, and tones and lightly hydrates skin in a single simple step. Good for oilier skin types.
DEPARTMENT / SPECIALITY STORE – READERS’ CHOICE
An all-in-one cleansing water that cleans, hydrates and primes skin. It not only removes dirt and light traces of makeup, but also perks skin up after cleansing, leaving it soft and smooth. There’s a gentle polishing and sebum- inhibiting effect as well.
DRUGSTORE – EDITORS’ CHOICE
A peeling gel cleanser that unclogs pores, regulates sebum production and clears away blemishes on the face and body (it addresses chest and back acne too.) It cleanses well without making the skin feel stripped and taut. With regular use, pores seem less clogged and skin, softer.
DRUGSTORE – READERS’ CHOICE
A mild cleanser that gently removes impurities and clarifies the skin while restoring balance. While it doesn’t lather much, the light, watery gel cleans well, removing dirt and impurities. Skin is clear and smooth with use.
SPECIALITY STORE – EDITORS’ CHOICE
A silicone-free serum that tackles clogged pores, rough skin and blemishes, helping with skin-cell turnover to keep skin clear. Skin looks more refined – enlarged pores look less obvious, especially around the nose and cheeks. And the serum feels nourishing on the skin without being too tacky.
DEPARTMENT / SPECIALITY STORE – READERS’ CHOICE
A soothing serum to help skin battle against breakouts and enlarged pores while strengthening it. The water-light texture is apt for Singapore’s tropical climate – skin feels soft and soothed instantly, and with regular use, less oily.
DRUGSTORE EDITORS’ CHOICE + READERS’ CHOICE
Address spots and blackheads while limiting the formation of blemishes with this hydrator. Its super light texture absorbs quickly and helps clear acne while keeping skin hydrated. Also works on the skin’s microbiome, which is key when dealing with maskne. Suitable for sensitive skin.
DRUGSTORE – EDITORS’ CHOICE
A daily moisturiser that hydrates and soothes even sensitive skin, keeping blemishes at bay and reducing redness. The gel feels good on skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and hydrated. It also soothes acne-prone skin that’s constantly irritated with daily mask wear.
DRUGSTORE – READERS’ CHOICE
A do-it-all moisturiser that cares for blemish- prone skin with its non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic formula, it helps balance moisture levels and strengthen the skin’s barrier for a healthy complexion. It feels light and soothing, helping to calm an itchy patch and reduce redness.
DEPARTMENT / SPECIALITY STORE – EDITORS’ CHOICE
We’re officially converts of this mask, whose oxygenation effects help remove dead cells and dirt from pores, brighten skin and fight cellular damage so the complexion looks clear, soft and radiant. The wound-healing properties of tomato also makes this ideal for acne-prone skin.
DEPARTMENT / SPECIALITY STORE – READERS’ CHOICE
A purifying clay mask that draws out excess sebum and impurities to leave skin clear, smooth and refined. The light mask is gentle, doesn’t dry out skin or irritate sensitive skin. Skin feels soft and hydrated.
DRUGSTORE – EDITORS’ CHOICE
The refreshing serum moisturises skin, minimises the look of pores, and primes skin for makeup – all in a minute. It perks up the skin and foundation glides on really smoothly after that.
DRUGSTORE – READERS’ CHOICE
Packed with hydrating serum, this makes skin feel smooth and well-hydrated after 20 mins. The mask also promises to keep skin soothed and hydrated for up to 24 hours, while helping to control excess sebum and reduce acne issues.