As fellow beauty enthusiasts, we often stop and ask; What is the new trend in the beauty world right now? The right answer to that is visit Beauty Insider! All of the latest beauty news, trends, movements, you name it, we’re bringing the news to you first! So, for the latest news in skincare; here’s your scoop; Probiotics and Prebiotic Skincare is the new thing. Although many of us think that this is just a trend that will disappear in a few months like scented facial mists, and fancy massage tools, we think this is not the case.

Products for your skin’s unique microbiome; probiotics and prebiotic skincare, might just be here to stay! It is more of a movement than a trend, to be honest. Yes, we know what you’re thinking; Isn’t probiotics and prebiotics for the gut? Not exactly. It’s true that when those words are uttered they are likely talking about our other organs that is not our skin. However, skincare experts, researchers, and enthusiasts have been studying the skin’s microbiome for years and they have found how important it is to feed the GOOD bacteria on our skin for it to battle the bad!

Now, before you ask, let us tell you all about the our skin’s unique microbiome before we get to the details on probiotics and prebiotic skincare.

Our Skin’s Unique Microbiome

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The microbiome of your skin refers to the billions of fungi, viruses, and bacteria that make up your microbiota. We know what you’re thinking: isn’t having it on your face, much alone applying products that help it, onto your face, a terrible thing? Nope! In fact, it’s the polar opposite. Consider it the beneficial bacteria that protects and strengthens your skin’s immune system. So the reality is, the stronger your skin’s microbiome is, the better!

Probiotic vs Prebiotic Skincare

The microbiome of your skin refers to the billions of fungi, viruses, and bacteria that make up your microbiota. We know what you’re thinking: isn’t having it on your face, much alone applying products that help it, onto your face, a terrible thing? Nope! In fact, it’s the polar opposite. Consider it the beneficial bacteria that protects and strengthens your skin’s immune system. So the reality is, the stronger your skin’s microbiome is, the better!

Benefits of Probiotics and Prebiotic Skincare

The reason they are gaining popularity is because of the mind blowing effects they have on our skin. The benefits include:

  • Protecting The Skin: They aid in the protection of the skin’s surface, ensuring that the skin has all it requires to maintain its barrier intact, clear, and healthy.

  • Improves Some Skin Conditions:  They can help with improving acne and even psoriasis.

  • Balancing The Microbiome: As we’ve mentioned earlier, probiotics and prebiotic skincare help to maintain and sustain the good bacteria on our skin. Hence, with a stable and strong skin microbiome, some occurrences such as skin redness, irritation, dryness, and even early signs of ageing can be avoided.

  • Strengthens The Skin’s Barrier: Probiotics assist to strengthen the skin’s natural defences against harmful bacteria and have pH-balancing capabilities. Hence, allowing them to protect your skin against disruptions that might affect the skin’s barrier function. With the help of prebiotic, the probiotics will be able to perform this better.

    • With that said, it’s in our best interests to boost the skin’s microbiome with probiotic and prebiotic skincare! Fortunately for us, there is a growing movement in favour of them in the skincare industry, with prebiotic and probiotic skincare becoming more popular. There are a few fantastic products in Singapore that you must try, ranging from toners, lotions, creams, and sheet masks. Continue reading to learn everything there is to know about these products!

    Probiotics and Prebiotic Skincare in Singapore

    EDIBLE BEAUTY Probiotic Radiance Tonic Serum

    The Probiotic Radiance Tonic is 100% natural and has probiotics that helps to “calm and restore” the skin by reducing redness and irritation. The Lactobacillus Bulgaricus Ferment improves the health of your skin’s microbiome and promote resilience to external aggressors and irritation for calm and happy skin. It also contains Jojoba Milk and Birch Leaf that protects, hydrates, and offers skin tightening benefits.

    Review: As a person that suffers from sensitive skin and seborrheic dermatitis—this serum is a *lifesaver*! This calms my skin so much and promotes hydration for me. I definitely notice a change in my skin (less red, less dry/scaly, and smooth) and I definitely notice how dull my skin looks without it. I find it absorbs quickly and I haven’t had a problem using it with other products in my routine! – Sephora Singapore User.

    Purchase now at Sephora Singapore for $57.00!

    GLAMGLOW Berryglow Probiotic Recovery Mask

    This mask by GLAMGLOW hydrates, plumps, and protects your skin’s moisture barrier with hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil. Probiotics assist to regulate your skin’s microbiota, while an antioxidant-rich superfood berry combination nourishes for a healthy glow. Described as a smoothie for your face, this mask contains beets and hibiscus extracts to address dryness, fine lines and wrinkles, dullness, and uneven skin tone.

    Review: I absolutely love this mask! I use it after a chemical exfoliate mask (like a pumpkin enzyme one or the one from the ordinary) and it helps to replenish my skin and calm it down a bit. I get hormonal acne on the chin that gets really red and itchy so it reaaaally helps calm it down. Next day my skin is glowing and looking so healthy! – Sephora Singapore User

    Purchase the GLAMGLOW Berryglow Probiotic Recovery Mask for $76.00 at Sephora Singapore!

    PURPOSEFUL SKINCARE BY ALLIES (PSA) Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum 



    As you sleep, this moisturising, multi-acid night serum works to reduce the appearance of flaws, dark spots, and big pores, so you wake up with clearer, more radiant skin. The Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum, as its name suggests, it created to help you achieve your skin goals!

    Review: Gave it a try and the solution feels acidic on skin. You can start to feel it tingling on your skin when you first apply. Don’t panic because the it is working.. after a few tries, you will get use to it.. do not apply on broken skin as it will be painful. Love it and it’s affordable compare to other serum. – Sephora Singapore User

    Purchase the Goals Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum now available at Sephora Singapore for $58.00!

    GALLINÉE Youthful Serum


    In the movement of probiotics and prebiotic skincare, Gallinee is said to be at the front. Many have said that Gallinee’s Youthful Serum works like the fountain of youth! This serum is made to suit all skin types, including sensitive skin! It absorbs quickly and effortlessly to perform its magic. This serum combats dehydration, dullness, indications of ageing, and uneven skin texture and tone.

    Review: Everytime I use, I can feel my skin softer and smoother. Better than many other oils. As it contents of AHA, I try to use only at night. It won’t stay on your skin surface like others face oil, it absorbed into the skin. Will continue to use to see further improvements on my skin. – Kathy Kwan, Sephora Singapore.

    Purchase your Youthful Serum now at Sephora Singapore for $98.00!

    GALLINÉE Face Vinegar Toner


    Face Vinegar by Gallinée is a toner. This cleanses and removes dead skin cells that might hinder the absorption of the extra components and good bacteria about to be left on skin from serums and creams after any bad bacteria has been cleaned away.

    Review: It’s hard to come by a product with probiotics benefits on the market. It’s still fairly new. Love love the effects on my face. It’s Moisturizing alongside w all the probiotics benefits. It says vinegar, but it does not leave any stickiness on my face. Love it. Love it even more that it’s affordable. – Cath, Sephora Singapore.

    Purchase the Face Vinegar now at Sephora Singapore for $43.00!

    Make sure to keep your eyes peeled, microbiome skincare is taking over and soon it’ll be all over the beauty industry. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more Beauty Tips & Tricks, News, Giveaways and more!