There is no doubt that you can always count on a shower gel to cleanse any grime (and worries) away. However, finding the best shower gel in Singapore for you does not come without its tribulations. If you use the wrong shower gel for your skin type, you can expect things like dried-out skin, itchy patches, and so on. Beauty Insider has got you covered with the best shower gels for every skin type and concern that will survive the heat and humidity in Singapore.

Top Rated Shower Gels in Singapore

1. Jowaé Relaxing Hydrating Shower Gel

This hibiscus-based shower gel would feel absolutely relaxing as you lather it on your body after a long day. The fragrance of this shower gel reveals aromas of exhilarating freesia, pink cedar and orchid. What’s more, is that your skin absorbs all its goodness from the hibiscus extract and antioxidant Lumiphenols. An added benefit of this shower gel is that is suitable to be used even by children from the age of 3 onwards. You need not worry about its side effects as it has been tested under dermatological control.

Why we love it:

  • Floral scent
  • Dermatologically tested
  • Hydrating properties

Price: $14.90

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2. Herbalpharm Aleppo Soap Shower Gel

The Aleppo Soap Shower Gel is a handmade formula that originates from Syria but is made in Turkey. Also, this shower gel is formulated with olive oil, laurel oil as well as Iye. It is one of the most gentle and moisturising shower gels there is and it works well on people of all ages. Not only that, but this shower gel also helps in reducing dandruff, and serving as an antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal shower gel. What’s more is that this shower gel is so versatile that it can also be used as a shampoo, hair conditioner and facial wash!

Why we love it:

  • High quality ingredients
  • Hydrating and nourishing properties
  • Multipurpose

Price: $9.60 – $24.00

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3. Restoration Essence Eczema Defender

The Eczema Defender shower gel by Restoration Essence is a coconut-based liquid soap that gives your skin an extra moisturising effect. It is so gentle that it is perfect to be used on babies, yet it is super effective for adults. This cleanser also aims to cleanse your skin from all dirt and impurities without stripping out the moisture from your skin. What’s more is that even if you’re someone who has skin concerns like Eczema, this cleanser is so gentle that it’ll cause no irritations to your skin. Additionally. this soap can also be used as a shampoo!

Why we love it:

  • Gentle formula
  • Retains hydration level
  • Multipurpose

Price: $33.00 (Original price $38.00)

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4. Dr. W!SH nikSkin SMART SKIN Shower Gel

Dr. W!SH nikSkin SMART SKIN Shower Gel features an advanced formulation that includes deep-sea plankton extract, alpha arbutin, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and amino acid. This award-winning product delivers deep cleansing while retaining the skin’s moisture level. With the powerful concoction of amino acid and hyaluronic acid, these ingredients help to whiten the skin tone, support collagen production and replenish the skin cells.

Additionally, they also function to boost the skin’s cellular activity and balance the pH value. This fan favourite shower gel delivers a luxurious experience, making it a perfect addition to your body care routine. It is highly loved by many people as it keeps your skin looking radiant and healthy.

Why we love it:

  • Whitens the skin tone
  • Promotes radiant looking skin
  • Packed with hydrating properties

Price: $59.00

Where to buy: Dr. W!SH online store

5. Plus Minus Lab  Rose³ 500ml Aromatherapy Shower Gel

Plus Minus Lab Rose³ 500ml Aromatherapy Shower Gel is a perfect companion that will take your bath session to the next level. Boasting a medley of rose essential oils, aloe vera extract, arginine and vitamin E, it gently cleanses the skin of impurities while replenishing the moisture loss. It imparts an aromatherapeutic rose scent for a luxurious spa-like experience. As the winner of the Beauty & Wellness Awards 2022 Best Body Cleanser and Beauty Insiders’ Choice, it checks all of the boxes for the best shower gels.

Why we love it:

  • Non-harsh formula
  • Delivers long-lasting rose scent
  • Retains the skin moisture level

Price: $32.90

Where to buy: Plus Minus Lab official website

6. Lush Honey, I Washed The Kids Shower Gel

Fans of honey syrup will find this shower gel to be a dream come true. With honey as its key ingredient, this shower gel packs a punch in the moisturising department while smelling absolutely delicious. What’s more, this shower gel boasts a unique blend of rosehip, lotus flowers and tiger lily to soothe and rejuvenate the skin. 

Reviewers are loving this body wash for its rich and sweet scent of honey, making this perfect for the sweet-toothed people! “This shower gel is the most amazing thing ever, I absolutely am obsessed with this product and I am so happy I discovered it.” One reviewer wrote. 

Why we love it:

  • Amazing scent
  • Revitalize the skin
  • Soothing ingredients

Price: $22.00

Where to buy: Lush stores

7. Olive Oil Skincare Company Body Wash – Rose Geranium

This body wash is definitely a treat for the skin! Blended with Rose Geranium essential oil, it’s perfect for those with dry to oily skin. It’s a known ingredient that helps soothe and balance the skin. It creates a creamy lather that leaves your skin toned, hydrated, and bright.

Why we love it:

  • Brightens the skin tone
  • Hydrates the skin
  • Soothes redness

Price: $36.00

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8. Johnson & Johnson Skin Nourish Shea & Cocoa Butter Wash

This shower gel is everything you need for skin that is softer than a baby’s cheek. Infused with shea & cocoa butter, this shower gel deeply cleanses the skin and moisturises dry and dehydrated skin without any fuss. This makes it one of the best bath and shower products money can buy! Plus, it boasts a formula so gentle that even babies can use this shower gel!

With over a thousand glowing reviews and counting, this shower gel is your go-to if you struggle with parched skin. “I find after using this that my skin is significantly more calm and soft to the touch,” says one reviewer.

Why we love it:

  • Gentle formula
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Hydrates the skin

Price: $14.50

Where to buy: Amazon

9. Avalon Organics Bath & Shower Gel Revitalizing Peppermint

You are in for a pampering session with this shower gel. Enriched in peppermint oil, this shower gel leaves the skin with a cooling mint sensation that is guaranteed to refresh your senses. On top of that, the peppermint oil in its formula works to balance sebum production to combat any acne breakouts. 

The subtle peppermint scent was the star of this shower gel and many reviewers on iHerb agree! However, some users warn that this shower gel might not be suitable for people with sensitive skin types.

“Loved it when putting a small amount when drawing a bath, it smells not too strong or too subtle just right, and when not used in a bath it makes a very nice and rich lather, definitely buy it just the smell alone makes it worth it,” says one iHerb review.

Why we love it:

  • Cooling sensations
  • Regulates sebum production
  • Prevents acne

Price: $18.00

Where to buy: Lazada

10. EO Products Shower Gel Rose & Lemon

If you are looking for a power-packed formula to rid of extra oily skin, this is the shower gel that you are looking for. Its unique blend of essential oils comprises Rose, Orange, Geranium, Rosewood, and Lemon to remove excess sebum and reveal smooth and bouncy skin. In addition, this shower gel contains aloe vera and chamomile to reduce the appearance of blemishes for good measure.

We love that this shower gel has the perfect balance of rose and lemon and rose essential oils, making its scent nothing but refreshing without being too overpowering! On top of that, it does not strip away the skin’s natural moisture! That is a win in our books.

Why we love it:

  • Prevents excess sebum
  • Soothes inflammation
  • Floral scent

Price: $35.95

Where to buy: Amazon

11. Pine & Co – Seasons Body Wash Refill With Lid

Feel the nostalgia in every season, may it be during Spring and/or Summer! Pine & Co’s body washes come with refreshing scents that remind you of different seasons. Not only that, you can save more with this 2-in-1 bundle since each bottle contains 500ml of product! Free from harsh chemicals that can further dry out the skin, these plant-based products gently nourish and moisturize while deeply cleansing the skin from impurities, dirt, and bacteria. Great for all skin types, too.

“I love the scent of both the summer and spring bodywash. My body doesn’t feel dry when I step out of the shower.”, says a reviewer from Insider Mall.

Why we love it:

  • Refreshing scent
  • Clean ingredients
  • Hydrates the skin

Price: $15.00

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12. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 

The Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a serious contender when it comes to cleansing sensitive skin. Earning its title of being a cult classic, this coveted shower gel soothes and cleanses the skin while being extra mild and gentle on the skin. Thanks to its extra gentle and mild formula, this shower gel is perfect for all skin types, even the most sensitive of skin types. 

Overall, this shower gel does live up to its promise of being non-irritant while leaving the skin much softer and smoother than it was! We love that it also doubles up as a face wash. Perfect for lazy Sundays!

Plus, this shower gel has been highly revered by reviewers across forums and has received over 20 000 glowing reviews across beauty forums!

“This is an excellent cleanser for sensitive skin. It is so gentle and never irritates my skin. I love that this cleanser does not remove any moisture from my very dry skin,” one Influenster reviewer wrote.

Why we love it:

  • Gentle formula
  • Soothes the skin
  • Suitable for all skin types

Price: $15.50

Where to buy: Guardian

13. Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Body Wash

Itchy and dry skin is no more with this shower gel. As its name suggests, this shower gel soothes sensitive skin and works to replenish the moisture in your skin. With soothing oatmeal in this shower gel’s formula, this antioxidant-rich shower gel packs a punch in quenching parched skin and protects sensitive skin. That is a win in our books.

As its name suggested, this body wash truly works to relieve the skin from any stubborn dry flakes! Not only is it moisturising, but it also has an unscented formula to prevent any irritation! This is a must-have on our list.

“I have sensitive skin and cannot use just any body soap or wash! Aveeno was recommended by my dermatologist and I must say it’s legitimately the best thing I put on my body!” One Influenster reviewer wrote.

Why we love it:

  • Soothes inflammation and redness
  • Delivers intense hydration
  • Suitable for those with sensitive skin

Price: $22.90

Where to buy: Watsons

14. Dr Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap in Tea Tree

Dr Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soaps has earned the title of being a cult classic and this Tea Tree soap is no different. It lathers up into a thick foam, leaving the skin feeling clean and smooth without drying out the skin. This liquid soap also works to soothe inflammation and fight off acne scars, thanks to its tea tree oil extract. Plus, it is made with fair trade certified ingredients!

As expected of its cult status, this shower gel has received a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 by over a thousand reviewers! “Dr. Bronner’s is like a magical potion, it does it all. It’s not as thick as I thought it would be, but it’s very concentrated – doesn’t take much to do the job,” one Amazon reviewer wrote.

Why we love it:

  • High-quality ingredients
  • Keeps skin hydrated
  • Soothing properties

Price: $23.50

Where to buy: Watsons

15. Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit

Clear AND fresh-smelling skin? Count us in on this shower gel! Made with patented Micro-clear technology, this shower gel works to remove excess sebum production and grime to keep acne breakout triggers at bay. What’s more, this shower gel contains salicylic acid to exfoliate the skin and fight off acne. The best part is that this shower gel features pink grapefruit as its star scent, so you can expect a sweet-smelling scent that will linger on your skin.

If you are looking to banish your bacne once and for all, this is a deliciously amazing alternative. Having said that, some reviewers were not fans of microbeads in this shower gel. So do take note!

“Great to use when showering after a long workout at the gym to prevent breakouts! Great smell, clean and crisp, not mediciney, the pink grapefruit is the perfect scent to add a clean finish to your shower,” says one Influenster reviewer.

Why we love it:

  • Removes excess sebum
  • Combats acne
  • Sweet scent

Price: $21.00

Where to buy: Shopee

16. Eucerin Skin Calming Body Wash

Inflamed and itchy skin patches are all too familiar with people who struggle with eczema. With this, the Eucerin Skin Calming Body Wash is your best rescue tool. Unlike most shower gels, this shower gel has a mild lather for a fuss-free cleanse. On top of that, it is enriched with omega oils and other natural lipids to soothe cracked and itchy patches for clean and comfortable skin. 

Over a thousand of reviewers swear by this shower gel for being soothing and gentle on eczema-prone skin! Even if you suffer from extremely parched skin, this shower gel does not disappoint in moisturising your skin! Looks like this is a potential holy grail for people with eczema-prone skin.

“With extremely sensitive skin with eczema and molescum, this body wash is extremely calming and really soothes my skin. I enjoy how soft and gentle it is on sensitive skin and perfect for whenever my skin is really bugging me,” says one reviewer.

Why we love it:

  • Features mild lather
  • Infused with omega oils
  • Hydrating properties

Price: $15.50 – $26.50

Where to buy: Shopee

17. Petal Fresh, Pure Soothing Bath & Shower Gel, Lavender

Lavender is revered by skincare junkies and eczema sufferers for working wonders on inflamed skin.  If you are looking to try out a shower gel with this acclaimed essential oil, this shower gel is your best pick.  Formulated with organic lavender, it works to soothe and calm irritation and redness thanks to its anti-fungal properties.  Plus, its refreshing lavender scent promises to calm your senses for the most calming shower experience of a lifetime. 

Reviewers are fans of this shower gel for its calming lavender scent that does its job of revitalizing the senses. Plus, reviewers are also fans of this shower gel as it does not dry the skin.

Why we love it:

  • Contains organic lavender extract
  • Soothes irritation
  • Calming scent

Price: $17.50

Where to buy: Shopee