12 skincare products that will keep your skin healthy even in the humidity

Balance sebum, refine pores, moisturise and protect your skin from the sun with these summer skincare heroes

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As the temperatures rise and humidity soars, you might be tempted to skip your serums and moisturiser but your skin needs TLC in hot, humid weather too — especially when it is the default weather in Singapore.

Heat and humidity cause your skin to sweat and produce excess sebum, which could make your pores look bigger and even lead to breakouts. Staying indoors in air conditioning dehydrates your skin making it feel tight and stretched and excess exposure to the harsh rays of the sun leads to dark spots and sun damage.  

Using the right skincare products will help keep your skin moisturised, healthy and thriving even when it’s hot and humid. We’ve picked out a few that you can add to your existing routine.

Laneige’s Glowy Makeup Serum has gained popularity on TikTok for good reason. With its lightweight and hydrating formula, the serum effectively controls oil, resulting in visibly smoother skin. Additionally, it applies sheer, providing a beautiful radiance and achieving a supple, dewy finish. It also enhances the adherence of your foundation to the skin, so your base can last longer even with Singapore's humid weather.



Also available at Lazada

We love this gentle cleanser for its non-stripping formula that leaves your face feeling clean, fresh and hydrated after each wash. With a bouncy gel consistency, the Matcha Heartleaf Hydrating Cleanser creates a silky lather that slathers away dirt, light make-up, and other water-based impurities.

A prime step in fighting that midday oil slick is incorporating a blotting powder into your routine, like the Invisimatte Instant Setting & Blotting Powder from Fenty Beauty. This popular product not only absorbs shine but also effectively blurs the appearance of pores and extends the longevity of your makeup throughout the entire day.

Incorporating a gentle exfoliator into your skincare regimen is key for eliminating dead skin cells and maintaining a smooth, fresh, and clean complexion. Take, for instance, the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant from Paula's Choice.



Also available at Sephora

It’s almost always sunny in Singapore, and you really should be wearing sunscreen even on cloudy days. Not only does this lightweight mineral sunscreen offer broad-spectrum protection from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, but it also helps to provide light, buildable coverage and a natural finish for immediately smooth, even-looking skin. Did we mention, that it's formulated with 83% skincare ingredients which gives a more radiant appearance and smoother texture over time?

Humidity tends to make skin more oily, which can easily leave you shiny instead of radiant, while also highlighting enlarged pores. This skincare-makeup hybrid keeps pores clear thanks to BHA (beta hydroxy acid) and Strawberry Enzyme helps refine texture. Tapioca and rice help to refine pores while a plant-derived Pore Minimizer and Strawberry Leaf Extract absorb excess oil. You can use it alone, or under your foundation to mattify and extend the wear of your makeup.

Cleansing is the cornerstone of a sound skincare routine and is an especially important step when the weather is hot and humid. Remove makeup, sunscreen, excess sebum and other impurities that collect during the day with this jelly cleanser that transforms into a lightweight oil. Skin is cleansed, refreshed, conditioned and comfortable thanks to a blend of nine luxe oils that include kalahari melon, baobab, sunflower, safflower and castor oils to name a few.

Tackle dullness and dark spots and brighten your complexion with this new lightweight serum that is quickly absorbed without feeling heavy or tacky. It is packed with the brand’s proprietary ingredient Pitera, which is naturally derived through a special fermentation process from a strain of yeast exclusive to the brand and is packed with anti-oxidant benefits. It also features brightening powerhouse SDL Pro and White Lotus Complex help to tackle oxidative stress, reduce sallowness and brighten skin for an even-toned complexion.



Also available at Lazada

Along with harsh skincare ingredients and over-exfoliating, excessive sun exposure can also damage your skin barrier making it irritated and reactive. Soothe, strengthen and calm your skin with this concentrate which is a blend of anti-inflammatory reishi, Centella Asiatica, tremella mushroom and a phyto-powered barrier defence complex. Together these help to reduce redness, repair the skin barrier and infuse it with hydration so skin is plump and comfortable.

Hot, humid weather and heavy moisturisers just don’t go together, which is why this lightweight moisturiser that doubles as a serum will be a welcome addition to your skincare routine. Packed with hydrating, anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory powerhouses like vitamin C, lactic acid, squalane, centella asiatica and chaga mushroom, it helps improve the look of fine lines, brightens and hydrates skin so it regains its youthful glow.

Humid, sweaty days call for a deep cleanse of your pores with this mask that purifies and tightens without leaving skin feeling dry and stripped. Pink clay and coffee draw out any gunk and impurities that may be clogging your pores, while papaya enzyme sloughs off dead skin to brighten and invigorate skin. Simultaneously, grape tannins help detox skin so it’s brighter, tighter and healthier after the mask is washed off.

The warm and humid weather in Singapore can often leave skin feeling unbalanced — either too oily, dehydrated or both. Bring your skin back to equilibrium with this active treatment essence that also improves the absorption of your serum and moisturiser. The essence has Kefir Ferment Extract that helps balance skin and improves its barrier function, Japanese Yuzu extract that helps skin cell turnover and 4MSK that helps gently remove the dead skin. With consistent use, skin is balanced, healthier and looks youthful and radiant.



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This article was originally published in Singapore Women’s Weekly.

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