Wardah is an extremely popular skincare brand in Malaysia. Everytime you visit your nearest Watsons in search for skincare essentials, we guarantee that you’ve seen Wardah skincare sets sitting on the shelf. With the skincare brand being such a popular item, it is also constantly sold out in stores as well. The best thing about Wardah that has everyone obsessed over it is the fact that it’s a Halal skincare brand. Not many skincare brands can say that and this makes it available to our Muslim friends as well. 

Besides that, there are several amazing Wardah skincare products that are suitable for sensitive skin, oily skin and any skin type. Beauty Insider thinks that Wardah is an excellent skincare brand that everyone should try. Safe to use and gentle, here are some Wardah products you might want to add to your basket. So, let’s take a look at why everyone loves this Indonesian Skincare brand so much.

Wardah Skincare Brand

Despite everything you know about Wardah Beauty, and its popularity in Malaysia, Wardah is actually a skincare brand from Indonesia. Wardah was launched in 1995 by the company Paragon Technology and Innovation. Nurhayati Subakat is the woman behind the company launched in 1985. Who knew that just 10 years later, Wardah would be introduced to the world. 

Although when Wardah first launched, it wasn’t as popular. This was due to the fact that Wardah is a Halal skincare and cosmetics brand. At the time, Halal raw materials were hard to find and many thought that Nurhayati was “peddling religion”. So, in 2009, Wardah relaunched itself and came with a surpirsing improvement in both quality and packaging. It wasn’t until 2012 that Wardah Beauty finally expanded into Malaysia. Let’s just say that it was a success.

Wardah strives to fulfil the needs for Halal beauty products. As Halal products are slowly gaining traction in the beauty and skincare market, people are becoming more aware that everybody can use these products. If you are interested in Wardah Beauty, here are some skincare products that you might want to try. 

Wardah Products To Try

1. Wardah Lightening Face Toner 

Wardah’s Lightening Face Toner is one of their most popular products. It has a pH balanced formula that helps maintain the skin’s natural pH levels. Allowing for better product absorbability. It also contains advanced niacinamide to make the skin look radiant and bright. Despite its raging reviews, those with sensitive skin and acne-prone skin might want to steer clear of this toner. 

Why we love it:

  • pH balanced formula
  • Radiant skin
  • Contains advanced niacinamide

Price: RM8.90

Where to buy: Watsons

2. Wardah UV Shield Essential Sunscreen Gel

As we all know, sunscreen is the most important step in a skincare routine if you don’t want nasty wrinkles. The Wardah UV Shield Essential Sunscreen Gel is suitable for all skin types and has SPF 30 PA+++ for protection against UVA and UVB rays. Furthermore, this sunscreen is formulated without alcohol. As a daily sunscreen, it is lightweight and helps nourish the skin thanks to pro vitamin B5 and vitamin E. 

Why we love it:

  • No whitecast
  • Suitable for most skin types
  • Affordable

Price: RM13.00

Where to buy: Watsons

3. Wardah Lightening Serum Ampoule Niacinamide

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The Wardah Lightening Serum Ampoule Niacinamide absorbs quickly into the skin and is a lightweight serum. It has the benefit to help reduce acne marks, even out your skin tone, maintain moisture, brighten dark spots and protect from blue light exposure. With a water-based texture, it is easy to spread across the skin as well. 

Why we love it:

  • Water-based texture
  • Reduces acne marks
  • Brightens dark spots

Price: RM24.50

Where to buy: Shopee

4. Wardah Acnederm Acne Spot Treatment Gel 

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For a good and affordable spot treatment to cure your acne, try the Wardah Acnederm Acne Spot Treatment Gel. Its formula contains willowherb, a plant extract used to calm the skin, as well as offer antioxidant and anti-acne benefits. Besides that, its formula is also enriched with BHAs to help fade acne scars. Furthermore, this spot treatment also contains centella asiatica extract and salicylic acid. 

Why we love it:

  • Cooling sensation
  • Soothing 
  • Reduces redness and acne

Price: RM6.80

Where to buy: Threebs

5. Wardah Lightening Night Cream Moisturiser

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If you are looking for a night cream, try the Wardah Lightening Night Cream Moisturiser. Since its formula contains advanced niacinamide, it helps protect against blue light effects. This moisturiser is suitable for those with normal to dry skin. Thanks to ingredients such as licorice extract, it also offers your skin a radiant and glowing complexion. 

Why we love it:

  • Non-sticky
  • Lightweight formula
  • Moisturising 

Price: RM16.90

Where to buy: Guardian

6. Wardah C-Defense Serum

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The Wardah C-Defense Serum is packed with ethyl ascorbic acid and glycerin that offers moisture-retaining properties. This serum absorbs quickly and helps make your skin look younger and brighter. Aside from that, it also offers antioxidant properties, as well as promoting skin elasticity and anti-inflammatory properties. Although, the serum can be a bit heavy, so oily skin people shouldn’t want to lather this on. Especially at night. 

Why we love it:

  • Fades acne scars
  • Nice fragrance
  • Moisturising 

Price: RM29.90

Where to buy: Watsons