Plant-based face moisturisers that won’t break the bank – The Soothe Approved
Lightweight, plant-based face lotions that are good for your skin
Text: Tiff H
While the eco-friendly term ‘plant-based’ is commonly used in the realm of food and diet, we’re increasingly seeing it seep into the beauty industry as we’ve become more conscious of the products we use on our body as well as in it. Our face moisturisers for one are becoming more environmentally savvy, using the likes of rich botanicals, antioxidant ingredients and hemp seed oil, which are kind to your skin and the planet. According to Ecovia Intelligence, the global pandemic has given rise to a surge in demand for natural ingredients and we’re all for this sustainable beauty wave.
With increasing research showing the benefits of phytocosmetics, which combines skincare technology with plant-based extracts, The Soothe went on a hunt for plant-based moisturisers that are well suited to Southeast Asia’s tropical climate. Here are The Soothe Approved top five picks.
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Best for: Sensitive skin | Nourish Organic Lightweight Moisturising Face Lotion | SGD 23.25
This gentle, vegan moisturiser hydrates even the most sensitive skin. Botanically-enriched with rose floral water, this organic ingredient helps soothe stressed skin while ensuring that the lotion is lightweight enough for humid weather, while the Moroccan Argan oil, fair-trade Shea and Cupuaçu Butters and Açaí fruit oil delivers intense hydration and softens the skin.
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Maskne got you down? First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream is a great plant-based moisturising option that can also help with rashes or eczema for sustainable beauty. Containing Colloidal oatmeal, the cream alleviates itching and minor irritation caused by eczema and rashes and leaves the skin feeling smooth, hydrated and comfortable. Other antioxidant ingredients such as the Liquorice Root, Feverfew and White Tea extracts also help stave off environmental aggressors including pollution.
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Best for: Overnight care | ACURE Ultra Hydrating Overnight Dream Cream | SGD 27.70
ACURE’s overnight dream cream works its magic while you sleep, which means you can count on your skin getting its fill of hydration without worrying about sweating it off during the day. With dreamy melatonin, hemp seed oil, and soothing shitake mushroom, this 100% vegan is ideal for deep hydration.
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Best for: Balancing | Boissance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer | SGD 76
A weightless, ultra-hydrating gel moisturiser infused with squalene, red seaweed, ginger extract, Swiss garden cress sprouts and probiotic technology will help restore your skin’s radiance. This No Compromise™ probiotic moisturiser formula reduces the effects of daytime stressors, leaving skin visibly brighter and more balanced.
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Best for: Reducing shine | Origins Original Skin™ Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb | SGD 40
Origins’ mission is to create safe, high-performance products that deliver visible results powered by nature and proven by science. This deliciously hydrating matte moisturiser is infused with Willowherb and is 100% vegetarian. We love that it smooths and minimises our pores, while the natural matte finish also keeps us shine-free.
