When you were growing up, have you ever heard that smashing an egg into your hair will help fortify the strands? What about putting cucumber slices on your eyes to help with dark undereye circles and swelling? These tips and tricks may sound like hogwash, but as it turns out, they contain a kernel of truth.

Breaking news: it has been proven that certain food products, like honey, offer remarkable benefits when applied to our skin. Keep reading to learn the specifics alongside our recommendations for the best honey-infused skincare products in Singapore.

Why is Honey Good For The Skin?

In an article by Healthline that is medically reviewed by Dr. Debra Rose Wilson, raw honey (yes, the sweet substance made and stored by bees) is packed with components beneficial for our skin. This includes getting rid of eczema, acne, inflammation, and wounds. Honey can also help speed up our skin’s general healing process and even works as a natural exfoliator.

Halt! Before you head to your closest grocery store to purchase a bottle full of raw honey, it’s best to try out these skincare products first. They’re honey-infused so you won’t have to court ants and other insects attracted to sweet food in your pursuit of flawless skin.

The Best Honey-Infused Skincare Products in Singapore

1. Purposeful Skincare By Allies (PSA) Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser

The Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser from PSA is sulfate-free, suitable for all skin types, and is infused with Manuka Honey UMF 16+ as well as Acai Berry. This enriching formula ensures your skin remains hydrated and nourished without feeling dry or stripped. We love a cruelty-free cleanser that not only brightens our complexions but also helps to replenish moisture, leaving our skin feeling comfortably refreshed and squeaky clean.

Why we love it:

  • Nourishes skin
  • Contains Acai Berry extract
  • Free from chemicals and cruelty

Cons:

  • Watery texture that’s more suitably stored in a pump bottle

Price: $41.00

Where to buy: Sephora

2. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum

Honey may not have any anti-ageing benefits, but that doesn’t mean it can’t aid in the process. Take Sunday Riley’s A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum as a prime example. It contains Hawaiian white honey which visibly balances out redness and soothes the skin, while the 5% retinoid ester blend works its anti-ageing magic. This serum is perfect for those with sensitive skin, as it is just as powerful as products that contain retinol while being gentler on the skin.

Why we love it:

  • Good for sensitive skin
  • Fights visible signs of ageing and improves UV damage
  • Soothing properties

Cons:

  • Might not be suitable for those new to retinol
  • Higher price point

Price: From $139.00

Where to buy: Sephora

3. Foreo Manuka Honey Revitalizing UFO Activated Face Mask

We’ve all heard of the world-famous Manuka honey sourced from New Zealand and Australia, but instead of consuming it, let’s put it in a face mask. Foreo’s Manuka Honey Revitalizing UFO Activated Face Mask is deeply soothing and nourishing, especially for all the dry skin girlies. This lightweight face mask has a gel-like texture that won’t leave behind a greasy residue on your skin. While basking in the elasticity and hydration this mask gives you, please refrain from taking a bite; this mask may smell sweet, but it’s not edible!

Why we love it:

  • Sweet scent
  • Infused with Manuka honey
  • Helps with premature signs of ageing

Cons:

  • Must be activated with the Foreo UFO device for the best results

Price: $36.00

Where to buy: Sephora

4. Farmacy Honey Grail Ultra-Hydrating Face Oil

Best Honey-Infused Skincare Products in Singapore

Farmacy’s Honey Grail Ultra-Hydrating Face Oil is definitely a holy grail product, as it’s a 2-in-1 for both skin and hair usage. This fast-absorbing and lightweight oil delivers intensive moisture as it is made with buckwheat honey, sea buckthorn, and an oil blend made from five different flowers. You can practically feel your skin being replenished with the omegas, vitamins, and amino acids present in this luxurious honey-infused oil. You can even comb this product through your hair for added shine.

Why we love it:

  • Rich with omegas, vitamins, and amino acids
  • Can be used on hair
  • Can be mixed with foundation

Cons:

  • May not be suitable for oily skin

Price: $78.00

Where to buy: Sephora

5. Huda Beauty Silk Balm Honey Kiss

Best Honey-Infused Skincare Products in Singapore

You can’t have a list of the best honey-infused skincare products in Singapore without including a lip balm—sweetness is meant to be tasted one way or another. Huda Beauty’s Silk Balm Honey Kiss contains soybean, liquorice, and hyaluronic acid with the addition of organic manuka honey for an extra sweet and hydrated pout. This lip balm has a subtle honey scent that makes it hard not to lick your lips after applying, but the plump and high-shine finish it provides may keep you from giving in to the urge.

Why we love it:

  • Contains hydrating hyaluronic acid
  • High-shine finish
  • Can be used as a lipstick topper

Cons:

  • Only 3.3ml per product

Price: $35.00

Where to buy: Sephora

6. Kiehl’s Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream

Best Honey-Infused Skincare Products in Singapore

In the market for a honey-infused moisturiser? Try Kiehl’s Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream, as it is made with 99.6% naturally derived ingredients, including manuka honey and red ginseng root (sourced from Korea). Far from just hydrating the skin, this renewing cream also helps to fortify the skin’s natural barrier while boosting radiance for youthful-looking skin. Don’t worry about getting any germs or bacteria into your jar of honey-infused skincare, as this product is sealed with a press-able dispenser.

Why we love it:

  • Manuka Honey sustainably sourced from a Maori family-owned company in New Zealand
  • Helps fortify skin barrier
  • Sealed jar for extra hygiene

Cons:

  • The dispenser may not be for everyone

Price: $107.18

Where to buy: Amazon

7. Fresh Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask

Best Honey-Infused Skincare Products in Singapore

This Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask from Fresh is the height of luxury, and it’s not just because of its 38% Buckfast bee honey. This mask also contains echinacea extract and vitamin E to help protect and soften your skin, as well as prevent visible signs of ageing. An overwhelming number of customers have reported that their skin felt plumper, smoother, more soothed, and more hydrated after using this Fresh mask, immediately after rinsing. If you want nourished and bouncy skin, just add it to your cart!

Why we love it:

  • Contains vitamin E
  • Softens skin
  • Proven results

Cons:

  • Higher price point

Price: $128.00

Where to buy: Tangs

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