In honor of International Women's Day, it is a great pleasure to shine a spotlight on these local women-owned beauty brands that are constantly re-defining the concept of self-care with their carefully curated products— all Malaysian-approved.
Founded by Chiew Yee Sian, a former fashion and marketing graduate turned purveyor of clean beauty; Root Remedies realize the importance of 'less is more' when it comes to skincare ingredients. With Powered By Earth as their slogan, this cruelty-free brand ranges from hair care, body care, and of course, skincare— all made up of ethically sourced natural ingredients.
If you're in doubt, yes, clean beauty works; but you don't have to take our words for it. Root Remedies' Testimonials will convert you into a believer in no time.
What we'd recommend: Gromwell Squalane Gentle Restoring Face Oil | RM 129
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Local skincare has had a bad rep over the years, most of which are notorious for their repackaged products and questionable neon-colored ingredients but thanks to brands like The Raw, local skincare brands are slowly reviving their integrity.
Founded by a pharmacist with a passion for ethics in cosmetics, the brand is one of the very few that go the extra mile to provide education for each of the ingredient used in their products, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
What we'd recommend: Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 20% (Antioxidant, Anti-Ageing & Brightening) Serum | RM 75.90
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Jane Chuck's prized possession (among others) chucks.co, has risen to become one of the most raved about skincare brands as of late, and not without reason.
Besides it being cruelty-free, fragrance-free and alcohol-free, chucks.co is also heavily defined by their self-love approach which happens to be the governing factor to all their releases and we're all very big on self-care, aren't we?
What we'd recommend: Chuck's Very Important Sunscreen | RM 78
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Fairly new to the scene, Glow And Blush is a Penang-based plant-based skincare brand that believes in all things organic and sustainability (no plastic packaging for this one!). With minimalist packaging and even more minimal ingredients, Glow And Blush products are produced in small batches to ensure quality control— which means each and every product is handcrafted with love.
What we'd recommend: Skin Perfecting Serum | RM 79
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If you've been searching for an all-natural body care essentials that won't tear your wallet, Hush Little Jane is your best bet. Founded by a stay-at-home mom who understands, perhaps more than anyone, the importance of prioritising self-care even when you think you don't have time— this brand is specifically designed for responsibility-driven women who have a habit of neglecting self-care due to their hectic lifestyle.
Every product is personally handcrafted with skin-nurturing ingredients that have been tried and tested by so many Malaysians and the verdict's out: they're loving it.
What we'd recommend: Matcha Body Scrub | RM 38
