The best local sustainable, vegan and eco-friendly brands in Singapore

The brainchild of mum and daughter duo, Jo and Ashley Yong, Two Halves prides itself as a vegan beauty and skincare brand that helps even the busiest find a simple yet effective and restorative skincare ritual. Its fuss-free Better Balance Soothing Hydration Essence ($85) features skin-synchronising, plant-based ingredients that are consciously formulated to not only be eco-friendly but also bring balance to your skin for an overall healthy and glowing complexion. The lightweight and fragrance-free watery gel also suits sensitive and sensitised skin.

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Bare, bold, or in between – whatever your style is, Solos Cosmetics will match it up with its innovative, travel-friendly, and oh-so-easy-on-the-wallet beauty essentials. The beauty brand was born from a discussion about the planet by two friends who were hard-pressed to find any sustainable, ethical, and cruelty-free cosmetics that are long-lasting, hypoallergenic, and won’t break the bank. Now, the duo offers affordable, gorgeous lippies (from $12) and sleek liquid eyeliners (from $8) that are vegan, cruelty-free, and contain no nasties.

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Here’s one brand whose products will sit pretty on your top shelf: FrankSkincare’s minimalist, apothecary-like tinted glass bottles are made for #flatlays. Produced in tiny batches with certified organic ingredients, FrankSkincare was created out of founder Cissy Chen’s belief that healthy, radiant skin should be accessible to everyone. Oils (from $44) are Chen’s specialty, and a tiny drop goes a long way. Made with organic, good-for-your-skin ingredients, the product range caters to women, men, and babies, and is safe for expecting mums, too.

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Less is more with this award-winning skincare brand. Sigi Skin focuses on the idea that a skincare regimen should be simple but also effective, which is why each product is packed with superfood ingredients as well as scientifically-backed ingredients to bring out the best for your complexion. Most of its products have multi-purpose benefits, so you can do a lot with a little. The popular Kaleanser ($38) doubles as a makeup remover as well as a facial wash, while the Pink Nectar eye cream ($62) can also be used as a lip mask.

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What started as a passion project by Lynsey Lim has grown to become an award-winning, PETA-certified, cruelty-free and vegan brand. And as its name suggests, Handmade Heroes offers handcrafted skincare products that promise to do wonders for your skin. It takes inspiration from Asian beauty practices and uses natural ingredients such as rice, coconuts, hibiscus, charcoal, and turmeric. Its product range covers you from top to toe with lip scrubs ($9.90), dry shampoo ($15.90) and hibiscus face masks ($18.90), with a dedicated section for mums and babies, featuring nursing and diaper balms ($12.90).

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This eco-friendly brand is all about being sustainable while embracing simplicity. Move your attention to its signature bar soaps ($9.50) which are handcrafted with botanical ingredients that soothe and nourish the skin. And with the Rough Beauty Soap Club membership ($18), you’ll get first dibs on its seasonal flavours on top of your bi-monthly fresh bar soaps delivery. There are also gentle foot scrubs, moisturising oil, and roll-on perfumes, and even body wash, to boot.

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Not a beauty or skincare brand per se, but still big on being eco-friendly and vegan, Zhai carries stylish wardrobe essentials made from natural fibres such as bamboo, linen, tencel, and eucalyptus. The sustainable fashion label also boasts original designs that are versatile for every style and occasion, without compromising on quality, affordability, and most importantly, being kinder to the environment.

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