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BY: BAGAHOLICBÉBÉ

Life has moved indoors but that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to partake in your favourite activity. Physical stores may be shut but you’ll still find what was available at beauty counters now on Tangs’ and Robinsons’ e-stores, where you can get your Cle de Peau Beaute, Clarins, La Mer, La Prairie and YSL Beauty fixes.

Add local businesses to your radar as well, including these home-grown beauty labels that all ship to your doorstep. Some of which include customisable skincare brand Alche{me}; handcrafted aromatherapy goods from Mmerci Encore; Pera Skincare that’s inspired by the traditional wisdom of Peranakan wellness secrets; non-toxic lipsticks from Sen Natural that are designed to enhance all Asian skin tones; multi-tasking skincare essentials from Sigi Skin; minimalist skincare brand Re:erth; and clean beauty brand Rooki Beauty.

The following online beauty stores are also still running, which allow you to refresh your beauty stash with just the click of a button. In other words, don’t blame the ‘circuit breaker’ for wrecking your skincare game.

01 – ASOS.COM You might be familiar with its endless fashion options, but did you know they also stock over 5,000 beauty products? Its wide range includes body care from & Other Stories, innovative makeup from UOMA, and natural healing facial products from Emma Hardies. Other quirky finds include a spin brush cleanser and beauty fridge from Stylpro. Free standard delivery for orders over SGD55.

02 – DECKOUT.SG This one’s for the guys. You can now get your hands on grooming and hair products from brands such as Hanz de Fuko, Morris Motley, By Vilain, Doers of London and Imperial Barber, supplied to your doorstep within 3 working days and all with free delivery. There’s even a recurring order option so you will never find yourself running out of a must-have.

03 – ESCENTIALS.COM – Looking for a Diptyque or Byredo candle to scent your new WFH space, or how about one of those luxuriously soft silk pillowcases from Slip to rest your head on? This multi-label beauty retailer offers a spellbinding selection of luxury favourites from all over the world, with free shipping for orders over SGD80.

04 – KSISTERS.SG Not all Korean beauty products work for Singapore’s humid climate, so the good folks at Ksisters have gone ahead to curate a selection of under-the-radar products, from brands such as IWLT, Bonabella and Commonlabs, that perform well here. Free shipping for orders over SGD50.

05 – LOOKFANTASTIC.COM.SG As one of Europe’s largest beauty e-tailers, it serves up over 450 brands, including Elemis, Jurlique and Omorovicza that are some of the most-shopped in Singapore. Besides skincare and makeup, you can also stock up on daily essentials like some fancy Marvis Toothpaste and scented Molton Brown body products. Shipping isn’t the fastest (we’re talking 4 to 9 days for tracked delivery), but you get free delivery for orders over SGD110.

06 – LAZADA.SG The behemoth e-commerce platform owned by Alibaba is home to official online stores of beauty brands such as Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Foreo, Innisfree, Kose, Laneige, M.A.C, Origins and many more. Delivery fee varies for selected sellers, but you’ll surely be able to shop the latest beauty drops from your favourite brands here.

07 – NET-A-PORTER.COM One of the best online places to shop for beauty, NAP has a vast and superbly curated selection from over 200 brands. Not sure where to start? Check out skincare products from Dr. Barbara Strum and Vintner’s Daughter; makeup from Westman Atelier, Kevyn Aucoin and Surrat Beauty; facial tools from Joanna Czech; and body care from Legology. Plus, you’ll want to stalk for updates because there are always new brand additions and cult favourites sell out fast. Free shipping for orders above USD300.

08 – SEPHORA.SG The good? You’ll still be able to get your hands on your must-have labels, including Charlotte Tilbury, Dior Makeup, Drunk Elephant, Fresh, Inkey List, Pat McGrath, and so much more. The bad? No more swatching before buying for now. Free shopping for orders SGD40 and above.

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