Haze in Singapore: 5 skincare products for dry, sensitive and breakout-prone skin

With haze a recurring concern in Singapore, elevated levels of fine particulate matter such as PM2.5 can contribute to skin irritation and exacerbate existing concerns such as sensitivity, dryness and breakouts. When air quality dips, paying closer attention to your skincare routine can help support your skin barrier and keep your complexion comfortable.

Aesthetic physician and founder of The Skin Longevity Clinic, Dr Rachel Ho, highlights the importance of antioxidant-rich ingredients such as vitamins C and E to help combat free radicals, alongside barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and beta-glucan.

While skincare cannot completely shield your skin from haze-related pollutants, the right products can help support its natural defences. Ahead, five skincare products to consider incorporating into your routine during haze season in Singapore.

ést.lab VitaLift A+ Intensive Youth Restoring Capsules, $89

Now reformulated with ectoin and ergothioneine, alongside a blend of ginseng root extract, ginseng seed oil, peony root and gentian root extract, these capsules help combat free radicals while boosting skin hydration. Fullerene remains a key antioxidant in the formula, with the brand citing up to 250 times the antioxidant potency of vitamin C, helping to scavenge and neutralise free radicals.

Dermalogica FutureCode Booster, $155

Inspired by the principles of biohacking, this booster features what the brand calls its Longevity Renew Complex, which combines teprenone, niacinamide and sunflower sprout extract to support and maintain NAD+ levels. The formula is further bolstered by antioxidants such as acetyl zingerone, rosehip oil and rosemary. Tara fruit extract, red algae and soy protein help defend the skin against external aggressors while delivering an immediate firming effect and reducing the appearance of deepening lines.

Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturiser, $75

Designed to soothe redness and support skin health, this moisturiser comes in an airless pump to help preserve the freshness of its encapsulated algae-derived probiotics. Fermented bisabolol, derived from plant sugars, helps calm the skin, while vegan allantoin soothes and sugarcane-derived squalane provides lightweight hydration.

JUNGSAEMMOOL Masterclass Glow Ampoule Sun, $45

For a streamlined beauty routine, this glow-enhancing, lotion-textured formula doubles as skincare and sun protection, leaving behind a luminous finish. Its Triple Blending Technology combines three types of UV filters to help protect against UV rays across different wavelengths, while antioxidant-rich Rose PDRN provides care against light-induced loss of skin elasticity. Enriched with Aqua Peptide™, tremella mushroom and ceramides, the formula also helps support the skin’s moisture barrier and soothe compromised skin.

Caudalie Vinosun Invisible High Protection Spray SPF 50 PA++++, $52

Sunscreen remains a non-negotiable, regardless of the weather, and broad-spectrum protection is an essential part of any daytime skincare routine. Caudalie’s Vinosun Invisible High Protection Spray SPF 50 PA++++ features a natural-origin antioxidant complex derived from concentrated grapeseed oil, designed to help protect the skin against environmental stressors. Its CollagenSkinProtect™ technology targets factors associated with collagen degradation, including exposure to blue light and infrared rays.