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With National Day just around the corner, it’s time to discover some local beauty brands to pamper your skin and psyche with.

From cute artisan bar soaps and eco-conscious skincare for the time-strapped to elevated bathroom essentials and sensorial blends, here are five sustainable homegrown beauty labels you should most definitely check out.

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01 – 5 To 5
Just like the brand’s short and sweet name, its uncomplicated skincare routine will have you covered in just three steps. The pared down minimalist routine currently offers three products. All are lightweight in texture, gentle on skin and work to support skin’s barrier.

There’s the Gentle Cleanser (SGD19 for 100 ml) and Aqualibrium hydrating serum (from SGD27.50 for 30 ml). Third is the Barrier Defender moisturiser (from SGD27.50 for 30 ml), all housed in eco-conscious packaging. 5 TO 5

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02 – Clean Folks Club
Clean Folks Club is bringing back the bar soap and raising the bar with its artisanal creations. From cold process soaps to pastel colour body lotions, they are handcrafted in small batches. Their delightful and artsy designs will add a dose of cheer to any bathroom.

Look forward to fun jiggly jelly soaps, eye-catching bar soaps that are mini works of art, and fruity body scrubs. Presented in recyclable packaging, prices start from SGD13 for a bar of soap. CLEAN FOLKS CLUB

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03 – Handmade Heroes
On the lookout for all-natural, vegan skin and body care options that are made from botanical oils? Then you won’t want to miss these offerings that also come in eco-conscious packaging.

Not sure where to start? Try its anti-ageing and skin plumping Ultimate Bakuchiol Booster Oil (SGD49.90) that’s a gentler alternative to retinol. Not forgetting its cult-favourite Ultra Sexy Lip Scrub (SGD9.90) that smells like coconut sorbet. HANDMADE HEROES

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04 – Slowhouse
Slowhouse invites you to enjoy the art of slow living with its range of beauty and wellness offerings. In particular, don’t miss those with its signature Contentment scent, a sensorial blend that includes peppermint, geranium, and lavender.

Must-tries include the invigorating Interior Oil (from SGD39 for 20 ml) and Hair Defrizzer (SGD55 for 30 ml). Along with the Hand Wash (SGD39 for 200 ml), they bring an uplifting touch to your daily routine. SLOW HOUSE

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05 – Wy:Now
Turn your bathroom into an urban zen space with thoughtfully concocted bathroom essentials from Wy:now. Plus, their minimalist bottles will add a touch of chic to any sink side.

Enhance everyday gestures with its selection of hand washes (SGD25 for 500ml), body washes (SGD28 for 500 ml) and hand sanitiser (from SGD7 for 30 ml). Each features skin-loving ingredients, sumptuous textures and soul-centering essential oils. WY:NOW

For more information, do visit the brands’ respective sites

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