When the Air Outside Changes

Start with the air-quality information, not the shopping list

Singapore’s official guidance uses the 1-hour PM2.5 reading to help people make decisions about immediate activities and the 24-hour PSI forecast to plan ahead. The impact of haze depends on air quality, health status, and the duration and intensity of outdoor activity.

That is the first decision. Products come later.

Before you head out

Check current guidance and adapt outdoor activity where recommended. For everyday personal care, keep the routine practical: moisturise if your skin needs it, use appropriate sun protection, and add makeup or complexion products for their normal cosmetic role — not as a substitute for official haze precautions or as an unverified PM2.5 barrier.

When you come home

A useful transition routine can be simple: change out of clothes worn outside, wash what needs washing, remove makeup and sunscreen, cleanse comfortably, and restore moisture if skin feels dry or tight.

That is why this routine crosses categories: laundry and surface cleaning sit in Better Home, cleansing and moisture in Better Care, and compact essentials for when you are out and about in Travel Better.

If skin feels irritated

Haze can be associated with irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, and some people may also notice that their usual comfort routines need adjusting. Skincare cannot treat the effects of haze — if you have symptoms, follow official health advice. What it can do is stay simple: avoid unnecessary exfoliation if skin already feels uncomfortable, choose cleansing based on sensitivity and restore moisture where needed.

Find what fits your routine

TGC helps you discover products around the everyday jobs that matter — keeping your home fresh and clean, removing makeup and sunscreen, cleansing and caring for your skin, packing useful essentials, and creating a more comfortable everyday routine.

A better way to shop changing conditions

Rather than creating a ‘haze products’ shelf, TGC can help you move through the routine: Heading Out → Coming Home → Care for Skin → Refresh the House → Travel/Commute → Wind Down. Choose the part of the routine you need today, then compare the products that actually do that job — from a head-to-toe cleansing bar for a quick reset to an everyday surface cleaner for the house.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I check air quality in Singapore?

Use NEA’s haze website or the myENV app. The 1-hour PM2.5 reading helps with decisions about immediate activities, and the 24-hour PSI forecast helps you plan ahead.

Can skincare protect my skin from haze or PM2.5?

We don’t describe any skincare as protecting against or treating haze or PM2.5. Skincare does its everyday job: cleansing comfortably, moisturising and sun protection. To reduce exposure, follow official guidance.

What should I do when I come home on a hazy day?

Keep it simple: change out of clothes worn outside, wash what needs washing, remove makeup and sunscreen, cleanse comfortably and restore moisture if your skin feels dry or tight.

What if my skin feels irritated during haze?

Simplify your routine: pause exfoliation, choose fragrance-free products if fragrance tends to bother you, and moisturise. If symptoms persist or are severe, seek medical advice.