Best online shopping sites for beauty products with free shipping to Singapore

We all know how important it is to see and swatch products when shopping for makeup or skincare. Checking that a formula won’t irritate your skin, deciding if you enjoy the scent or texture, and finding the right shade match are simply part of the process.

But there are times when you’d rather lean on a trusted recommendation, take a chance on an affordable find after a quick scroll through swatches and reviews, or restock a favourite that’s running low without setting aside time to shop in person. That’s where online shopping comes in. We’ve rounded up some standout beauty e-retailers offering everything from everyday essentials to cult-favourite brands not easily found in Singapore. Even better, they all come with free shipping.

Olive Young

Ease of use: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Brand range: 4/5
Total: 12/15

If you’re into K-beauty, Olive Young is practically a treasure trove. The retailer specialises in Korean brands and carries just about everything you could want, from skincare and makeup to suncare and wellness essentials. Whether you’re restocking cult favourites or discovering something new, it’s an easy one-stop shop. Plus, there’s free standard shipping on orders over US$60, which makes stocking up that much more tempting.

Brands to buy: Beauty of Joseon, Bioderma, Paula’s Choice, CeraVe

Amazon Singapore

Ease of use: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Brand range: 4.5/5
Total: 13/15

With a wide selection of brands at low prices, Amazon.sg is the website to go for your everyday shopping. Groceries? Check. Toys and books for the family? Check. Shoes? Check. Beauty products? Check. If you’re looking for electronic products, Amazon’s tech section is not bad either.

Shipping to Singapore is mostly free, depending on what you buy!

Brands to buy: Beauty of Joseon, Bioderma, Paula’s Choice, CeraVe

Shipping: Free

Shopee

Ease of use: 5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Brand range: 4/5
Total: 14/15

Another e-commerce giant Singaporeans love, you can collect coins/apply vouchers on Shopee to offset your shipping costs. However, not all of their courier services provide this option, so be sure to check before you pay.

Brands to buy: Laneige, d’Alba, Medicube

Shipping: Free

Lazada

Ease of use: 5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Brand range: 4/5
Total: 14/15

A one-stop shop for almost everything, Lazada sells everything from electrical appliances to beauty products. While standard postal mail for smaller items is free, standard delivery will cost $1.49, and priority will cost $2.99. A small price to pay for the privilege of not needing to leave your house.

Just like Shopee, you can find vouchers on Lazada to stack to get discounts on shipping and the products themselves.

Brands to buy: Sulwhasoo, Innisfree, Bioderma, Paula’s Choice, La Roche-Posay

Shipping: Free

Zalora

Ease of use: 5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Brand range: 4.5/5
Total: 13/15

The Singapore and Malaysia-based online retailer is a treasure trove for of-the-moment fashion pieces, but it’s also got a good selection of beauty brands like SK-II, The Ordinary, LUSH and Diptyque in its ever-expanding roster.

Brands to try: NARS, Paula’s Choice and AVEDA

Shipping: Free shipping above S$40

iHerb

Ease of use: 5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Brand range: 4.5/5
Total: 13.5/15

ICYDK iHerb is gradually cementing its status as the shopping destination for natural beauty products. The US-based retailer stocks over 30,000 products that run the gamut from supplements to skincare. iHerb even has a new K-beauty section with buzzy beauty Some by Mi, Pyunkang Yul and Heimish. The best part? The retailer often offers deals on their products so you can build your beauty routine without breaking the bank. Spend over $53.83 (which isn’t hard to do), and shipping to Singapore is free!

Brands to buy: Cosrx, Acure and SomebyMi

Shipping: Free delivery over $60

Cult Beauty

Ease of use: 5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Brand range: 5/5
Total: 13/15

If you’re on the hunt for indie beauty brands that are on the cusp of blowing up, then Cult Beauty is the way to go. Best sellers on the beauty emporium include cult-favorites like Olaplex hair care products, NARS makeup and Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics, as well as under-the-radar offerings such as Le Labo fragrances and Sol De Janeiro body care creams.

Brands to try: Olaplex, Charlotte Tilbury and Le Labo

Shipping: Free shipping above £150

Cosmetics Now

Ease of use: 5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Brand range: 4.5/5
Total: 13/15

Aside from displaying their bestsellers on the home page, this online beauty platform is a great go-to if you need anything from luxury makeup to skincare and even perfumes and home scents. Plus, they’ve got an array of fragrances for guys too–so you can pop in a surprise gift for your man as you’re checking out.

You can also find popular items that might otherwise be out of stock at other stores and get your hands on them without having to join the waitlist. And of course, who doesn’t love free shipping?

Brands to buy: Chanel, Dior, Dr. Brandt
Shipping: Free delivery over $75 and tracking is available

Look Fantastic

Ease of use: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3/5
Brand range: 4/5
Total: 11.5/15

There’s a strong focus on makeup brands at Lookfantastic -- you get to shop from brands like Lime Crime and Morphe here. Definitely check Lookfantastic out if you’re into eyeshadow palettes with great colour payoff.

Brands to buy: Morphe, since it sadly left Beauty Bay
Shipping: Free shipping over $51

Althea

Ease of use: 5/5
Value for money: 3/5
Brand range: 4/5
Total: 12/15

Althea carries a wide range of K-Beauty brands, from big names like Etude House and Innisfree to little-known ones like Pobling and Rire. It’s a great place to score cult-favourite products like the Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream. In addition, Althea also has their own in-house brand, so don’t forget to check it out!

Brands to buy: Pyungkang Yul, Leegeehaam
Shipping: Free for orders over S$29

Beauty Bay

Ease of use: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Brand range: 4/5
Total: 12/15

With a huge array of popular brands and prices with pretty low markup, this site is ideal for purchasing brands unavailable in Singapore, especially if you’re only buying a few things at a time due to a low minimum amount required for free shipping. If you love collecting loose eyeshadow pans and need a Z-palette to store them in, Beauty Bay has one of the lowest prices online.

Brands to buy: Anastasia Beverly Hills, CoverFX, Makeup Geek
Shipping: Free for orders over £25

Beauty Bay

Ease of use: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Brand range: 4/5
Total: 12/15

With a huge array of popular brands and prices with pretty low markup, this site is ideal for purchasing brands unavailable in Singapore, especially if you’re only buying a few things at a time due to a low minimum amount required for free shipping. If you love collecting loose eyeshadow pans and need a Z-palette to store them in, Beauty Bay has one of the lowest prices online.

Brands to buy: Anastasia Beverly Hills, CoverFX, Makeup Geek
Shipping: Free for orders over £25

Beauty Lish

Ease of use: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Brand range: 3/5
Total: 11/15

While Beautylish ships to Singapore, it only shows you prices in US dollars, which can be an issue for some. It does, however, carry more of the quality brands and cult favourites that makeup artists love (like RMCA, Viseart and Natasha Denona). It is a fairly popular site, even in the US, which means the bestselling products are also more likely to sell out regularly.

Brands to buy: Natasha Denona, RMCA Makeup, Jeffree Star, Charlotte Tilbury
Shipping: Free for orders over US$75

Strawberrynet

Ease of use: 3/5
Value for money: 4/5
Brand range: 3/5
Total: 10/15

While the site could use some visual upgrades, it does boast quality beauty products at competitive prices. One highlight of the site is the daily sale with certain products on offer (up to 70 percent off and more) for a 24-hour period. The good things do sell out, and you aren’t getting a full range of products from all the brands, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for the new sale items each day.

Brands to buy: Products on offer that day
Shipping: Free for all orders over $55

ASOS

Ease of use: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Brand range: 1/5
Total: 9/15

While ASOS is primarily fashion-focused, it does carry a fair few beauty products worth checking out. Since the prices for each brand tend to be slightly higher (just a few dollars, give or take), it’s only really worth trying out brands that aren’t available in Singapore or the ones on sale. We love a good sale and ASOS has plenty all year round, making it a great time to try out new and inexpensive products (as well as cute makeup bags).

Brands to buy: Rimmel, Nude by Nature, Barry M, Paul & Joe
Shipping: Free for all orders over $50

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