The best local online shopping sites in Singapore

Holistic body care 

Dr. Enzyme's holistic line of products are plant-based and rooted in traditional Chinese herbology. All its products use fermented botanicals – like the ones you would see at an old-school medicine hall – such as ginseng, ginger and mugwort. The Therapy Body Wash ($19.90) has a botanical cocktail mix of rose, pomelo peel, lychee, grapefruit, pineapple and more.

Essential oils are essential

Add scents to your life (and your shopping cart) with handcrafted artisanal aromatherapy goods from Mmerci Encore. With blends that can uplift your mood or wind you down nicely for the evening, the shop holds an endless combination of oils, mists, perfumes and body cleansers. 

For all beauty junkies

Shop skincare, makeup and even a mask for your vulva, Beauty Emporium is a one-stop-shop for some of the best homegrown beauty brands like Luxe Botanics, W.ant Skincare, We Need A Hero, Browhaus and more. Miss getting massages? Order some body wash blended with essential oils from Spa Esprit.

Keep calm and drink tea

If staying zen at home is important to you, browse through the interesting tea blends and accompanying tea-drinking accessories at A.muse Projects. Have some time on your hands? Have fun creating and naming your very own personal blend. The online service lets you choose a base (green, black, herbal, oolong or pu'erh) and build the tea by adding a floral, fruity or herbaceous element to it.

For luxe fragrances 

Get all your beauty needs under one roof at escentials. The multi-label store carries luxury and contemporary beauty and fragrance brands from around the world including Floraïku, Byredo, Diptyque, Jeffree Star Cosmetics and Lancer Skincare. Need a good room spray now that you're indoors more? Start stocking up here.

For homegrown aromatherapy items

Artificial scents and chemical wax-based candles are a thing of the past. Made with natural soy wax, infused with aromatherapy essential oils, Hush Candle's products are made in small batches to ensure consistent quality and lower cost, making it more affordable for customers. It currently carries nine scents such as peppermint orange and sandalwood nutmeg, that comes in two sizes: 120ml ($18) and 240ml ($32). Hush has also branched out into offering essential oil-related products such as essential oil roll-ons, room sprays and even hand sanitisers. 

For stylish reusables

It's time to end your relationship with disposables, and multi-label retailer ByKuraHome makes it so easy with their range of pretty and functional reusable ware. Pick up sleek silicone snack pouches, collapsible lunch boxes, mesh produce bags and even flat dumpling boxes that will slide away easily in your fridge. ByKuraHome's aesthetic is a sleek minimalism that's in vogue today, dominated by soft, pastel colours for subtle cheer.

To keep the bookworms occupied

BooksActually famously made the move to online-only operations last year, and have continued to spread the love of reading with an impressive range of hotly-anticipated titles and under-the-radar releases both locally and internationally. The store hasn't lost its personal touch either – every purchase arrives handwrapped with a free bookmark or two. Stumped and need a recommendation? BooksActually also offers exciting subscription plans that will get you a selection of specially curated books without you lifting a finger. 

For unique items for the home

This design-focused shop offers home furnishings to funky accessories, kitchenware, cool gadgets and even limited edition art collectables for every member of the family. Hipvan highlights new brands and emerging designers on its newsletter each week, so be sure to sign up for updates.

For sustainable bed linen

For building the ultimate comfortable home

Borrowing from the Danish concept of 'hygge' which encompasses all things cosy and content, Hooga's products aim to bring this warmth into your homes. Find all you need to make your personal space more meaningful and intimate. Shop fuzzy throw blankets, scented candles, pastel-coloured dinner sets, fairy lights, bed linen and more from the comfort of your own home.

For affordable and stylish home decor

The online furniture and home decor retailer offers affordable furniture that is definitely not boring. Shop Eames-inspired dining chairs, modular sofas, mid-century cabinets and Nordic-style decor at FortyTwo to build your dream home.

For the softest sheets 

Fancy a quality snooze fest? Upgrade your sleep quality with some lush beddings from local start-up Sojao. Roll around in some lightweight and breathable organic cotton bedsheets that – wait for it – get softer with every wash. Bundle sheet sets (from $98) include a fitted sheet, duvet cover and a pair of pillowcases. Available in white, navy, natural and stone.

For gadget geeks

With electronic stores shut because it is not considered an 'essential service', lovers of gadgets and devices must succumb to shopping online. Rack85 has a wide collection of smart living accessories for the home, mini drones, speakers, headphones and even an official Samsung store on its site. Time to rig up your work desk.