It’s difficult to find a good halal moisturiser these days. With tons of skincare products on the market, it’s a daunting task to find one that’s suitable for your skin. Besides, modern consumers now favor individualization and one-size-fits-all skincare just won’t cut it anymore. Hence, enter Safi and their range of radiance-boosting halal moisturisers to suit your own individual skin type! Since we each have our own unique personalities and skin concerns, Safi’s moisturisers will bring each of us one step closer to finding our own Safinality!

Award-Winning Halal Skincare

Established in 1985, Safi has been delivering high quality halal skincare essentials for 35 years now. Since then, Safi has received numerous awards including the 2019 Asia’s Halal Brand Award. Combining modern skincare formulations and natural ingredients with Islamic beliefs, their skincare products are specifically tailor-made to address Asian skin concerns.

Why Choose Safi?

With so many options available these days, it’s difficult to find a moisturiser that suits your specific skin type, let alone one that is certified halal. With Safi’s collection of halal moisturisers tailored to meet your unique skin concerns, you will be able to find your Safinality in no time! Think of Safi as your halal skincare bestie when it comes to providing you with efficacious skincare that is completely free of alcohol, and cruelty free. With Safi, you can now take good care of your skin knowing that you’re using halal ingredients that are amazing for your skin!

Find Your Safinality!

Here, four Malaysian women come together to experience Safi’s moisturisers for themselves and find their Safinality in the process!

Safi Perfect White Illuminating Day Cream SPF20PA++

Balqis Ariffin, 26, Beauty Journalist
Skin Concern: Dull complexion, uneven skin tone

Balqis: “Lately, my skin has been looking quite dull and tired. All those long hours of working in front of my laptop has been stressing my skin out. Like the sun’s harsh UV rays, blue light from our electronic devices is actually very harmful for our skin. Besides the dark shadows under my eyes, my skin has also been very dry and ashy-looking. I suspect it’s from working in an air-conditioned room for long hours everyday. Since my main skin concern is a dull complexion, I decided to try Safi’s Perfect White Illuminating Day Cream.

It contains natural plant extracts like kakadu plum which is super rich in antioxidants! In fact, it has 100x more Vitamin C content than an orange! Additionally, the moisturiser also incorporates an Ultra White Technology that allows Nano Biowhite particles to penetrate deep into the skin. Thus, it is able to effectively target hyperpigmentation spots and reduce their appearance.”

My Verdict

“I have been using this moisturiser diligently for over 3 weeks now. And as you can see, my skin is much brighter and more even in tone. Because the moisturiser contains a high dose of Vitamin C, it can make the skin quite sensitive to sun exposure. Hence, I like that the moisturiser also contains SPF20PA++ to protect my skin during the day time. However, I do like to layer another sunscreen on top with SPF50 for extra sun protection. Overall, I love this moisturiser for day time because it’s super lightweight and absorbs quickly into my skin. My skin is also more radiant now and I have more confidence to go makeup-free these days!”

Pros:
+ Skin looks brighter
+ Has sun protection
+ Lightweight and non-greasy

Price: RM23.00. Available at Guardian

Safi Hydra Glow Hydrating Water Drop Moisturiser

Nina Shahriman, 21, Beauty Journalist

Skin Concern: Very dry skin, prone to eczema flare-ups

Nina: “I have always had dry and sensitive skin that’s prone to occasional eczema patches. So I really wanted to try Safi’s Hydra Glow Hydrating Water Drop Moisturiser out for myself. Plus, the name sounds so refreshing! This daily moisturiser contains water-soluble Vitamin B3 which is known for its amazing water retention properties. Besides that, it also contains other really hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, Vitamin B5, ceramides and fermented rice extract. All of these ingredients are brilliant for alleviating dryness, soothing tight and irritated skin and fortifying the skin’s moisture barrier.”

My Verdict

“Even though my skin is on the dry side, I don’t like the feeling of greasy moisturisers on my skin. That’s why I am really glad to find that Safi’s Hydra Glow Moisturiser has a lightweight cream-gel consistency. It’s like literally giving your skin a refreshing sip of water. After using this for a month now, my skin is much more hydrated and less prone to itchy flare-ups. I like that it also has a very mild and refreshing scent to it which doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin.

Also, I notice that my skin is looking more glowy and radiant. This moisturiser locks in moisture very well and it keeps my skin looking plump and dewy throughout the day. I highly recommend this if you have dry skin like me and you’re looking for a quick and intense moisture boost!”

Pros:
+ Soothing on dry and itchy skin
+ Lightweight refreshing texture
+ Skin feels hydrated for longer

View Nina’s full review of the entire Safi Hydra Glow range here!

Price: RM39.90. Available at Guardian.

Safi Acne Solutions Soothing Gel Moisturiser

Nursyazizie Zainal (Zizie), 25, Customer Service Officer

Skin Concern: Oily and acne-prone skin, acne scars

Zizie: “For years, I have struggled with oily and acne-prone skin. You’d think that after my teenage years, I’d be free from acne breakouts! But adult acne is a very real thing and it really made me self-conscious about my skin. Even after the acne spots have disappeared, I would still have these scars left behind and I would just cover them up with a concealer. However, wearing foundation and concealer so often would actually aggravate my skin further and cause even more breakouts! It’s like a never-ending battle with my acne. So I was really excited to try Safi’s Acne Solutions Soothing Gel Moisturiser.

With skin-rejuvenating ingredients like AHA, BHA and neem extract, it sounded very promising to me. The moisturiser uses a unique Rapid Action Technology to effectively deliver these ingredients to detoxify the skin. On one hand, AHA gently exfoliates the dead skin cells and helps with reducing the appearance of acne scars. On the other hand, BHA gets right into the pores to control sebum production and prevent future breakouts from occurring. Finally, neem has antibacterial properties and helps to eliminate acne-causing bacteria and soothe inflammation.”

My Verdict

“After years of dealing with acne, I never thought I would feel confident about my skin. So I am very happy that this moisturiser works for me. Initially, the content of AHA and BHA in this moisturiser has made me feeling hesitant to try on this product due to my sensitive and oily skin that is also prone to acne and dehydration. So I was pleasantly surprised that it didn’t irritate my skin. Also, my skin looks brighter and feels smoother thanks to the skin-boosting formula in the moisturiser. Even my old scars have faded and I don’t wear concealers and foundation as often now.

The lightweight texture of this moisturiser has definitely helped to benefit my skin concern. The skin soothing properties of the product will be the reason for me to continue using the moisturiser as it will be my best haul to keep my skin healthy as well as to combat further acne formation on my skin.”

Pros:
+ Feels refreshing and not greasy
+ Exfoliates without irritating my skin
+ Acne breakouts have reduced

Price: RM26.00. Available at Guardian.

Safi Youth Gold Lifting Day Cream SPF25PA++

Amelia, 25, Entrepreneur
Skin Concern: Fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin

Amelia: “I’ve just hit my mid twenties and my old skincare routine isn’t working for me anymore. Besides having very dry and dehydrated skin, fine lines are starting to appear around my eyes and nasolabial folds (aka smile lines). My cheeks have also started to sag a little bit and it’s been quite worrying for me. Because I have hooded eyelids, I notice they are also starting to droop towards the outer corners. I’m all for ageing gracefully but I really wanted to find a good moisturiser to meet my current skin concerns. That’s why I decided to go for Safi’s Youth Gold Lifting Day Cream with SPF25PA++.

I like my moisturisers quite rich and nourishing, and this moisturiser ticks many boxes. It’s hydrating, has a luxurious texture yet absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving behind a greasy residue. On top of anti-ageing red algae, it contains light-diffusing crystals, Vitamin C and Nano Gold 24K to combat environmental aggressors and stimulate cell regeneration. Besides protecting the skin from infrared damage, red algae also helps to reduce DNA damage and slow down premature signs of ageing.”

My Verdict

“I’ve only been using the moisturiser for 2 weeks now so I haven’t noticed a significant lifting effect in my skin. However, my skin is much brighter, more plump and hydrated and my skin looks firmer especially around my cheek area. Also, I notice that the fine lines on the sides of my eyes have faded quite a bit and my skin is definitely smoother and more radiant than before. I love that it has a rich and nourishing texture which doesn’t feel heavy or greasy on the skin. I’m also very happy that it contains SPF25PA++ which adds an added layer of protection in the day time. Will definitely continue using this to see a visible lifting effect and as a nourishing treatment to prevent new fine lines and wrinkles from appearing. A must-have daily anti-ageing moisturiser for sure!”

Pros:
+ Skin feels very hydrated
+ Has sun protection, great for daily use
+ Fine lines have slightly fadedfaded slightly
+ Rich and emollient (soothing) texture

Price: RM29.90. Available at Guardian.

Find your Safinality today! After all, it’s your time to shine with Safi!

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