Gloves in a Bottle Singapore
The shielding lotion for hands that crack from washing, wet work and everyday irritants.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 17 reviews · 900+ sold on Skinshare
- Stays on through handwashing. One application lasts 4 to 6 hours.
- Light and non-greasy. No added fragrance, hypoallergenic, for ages 6 months and up.
- Delivery from S$1.90. Free courier on orders over S$50, urgent 12–24 hour delivery available.
Notified with HSA
Made in the USA, sold by Skinshare since 2013
Dermatologist recommended
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No parabens
No added fragrance or colour
Same day delivery
Within Singapore
Not a moisturiser. A shield.
Most lotions sit on top of your skin, so the next handwash takes them off. Gloves in a Bottle bonds with the outermost layer of skin cells and helps your skin hold on to its own oils and moisture. It only comes off as those cells naturally shed.
| Ordinary moisturiser | Gloves in a Bottle | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it sits | On top of the skin | Bonds with the outer layer of skin |
| After you wash your hands | Mostly washed off | Still there |
| How long it lasts | Until the next wash | 4 to 6 hours |
| How it feels | Can be greasy or sticky | Dries to a light, non-greasy film in under a minute |
What it won’t do: it isn’t a treatment and doesn’t replace anything your doctor has prescribed. If you have a prescribed cream, keep using it as directed and apply Gloves in a Bottle over it once it’s dry. See a doctor if your skin is broken, weeping, infected or getting worse.
Who it’s for
Hands in water all day
Healthcare, F&B, cleaning, hairdressing: any job where you wash or scrub your hands dozens of times a shift.
“Keeps my hands moisturised even if I have been scrubbing throughout the day.”
– Tinzaps, verified buyer
Housework and dishes
For hands that feel tight and dry after a day of washing up, laundry and cleaning.
“Mother-in-law used it and said that her hands don’t feel as dry and tight after heavy washing and household chores.”
– K., verified buyer
Skin that reacts to soap
A layer between your skin and the soaps, detergents and dust it meets every day.
“It doesn’t wash off easily unlike other moisturisers… It is helpful in reducing my sensitivity to irritants (e.g. soaps).”
– CY, verified buyer
Kids from 6 months
Hypoallergenic with no added fragrance, so it suits small hands that are always being washed. For babies under 6 months, ask your doctor first.
What Skinshare customers say
★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews
“Really does what it claims to do (though the ‘gloves’ part is probably a bit of hyperbole). It is an effective moisturiser and it doesn’t wash off easily unlike other moisturisers.”
CY, verified buyer ★★★★★
“My skin loves this lotion. Discovered this when I bought some samples to try. It’s moisturising and lightweight without being sticky.”
H., verified buyer ★★★★
“This acts as my shield against water as I wash a lot. At least my skin doesn’t feel so dry after applying it.”
J., verified buyer ★★★★★
Choose your size
Try it first
Sample pack, 3 x 5ml
S$6.90
See how your skin takes to it before buying a bottle.
Handbag size
100ml
S$24.90
Fits a bag or a work locker. About S$0.25 per ml.
250+ applications
240ml
S$42.90
For daily use at home. About S$0.18 per ml.
Best value
2 x 240ml
S$79.00
One for home, one for work. S$6.80 less than two single bottles.
Prefer a plant-based formula? Gloves in a Bottle Botanical, 100ml, S$29.90. It contains daisy-family plants (arnica, chamomile, yarrow), so patch test first if you react to those.
How to use it
- Start with clean, dry skin. It needs dry skin to bond properly.
- Use about a 10-cent coin’s worth for both hands and rub in until it’s absorbed. It dries to a thin film in under a minute.
- Reapply after 4 to 6 hours, or sooner after heavy scrubbing.
Using a prescribed cream as well? Apply that first as your doctor directed, let it dry, then apply Gloves in a Bottle on top.
Questions
Is it safe for children?
The maker tests it as hypoallergenic and recommends it from 6 months old. For babies under 6 months, check with your doctor first. Whatever the age, patch test the first time: put a little on the inside of the elbow and wait 24 hours.
Can I use it on my face?
You can use it on your face, hands and body. One customer with rosacea did find it set off a flare on her face, though it suited her legs well. If your facial skin is reactive, patch test first.
Can I use it with the cream my doctor prescribed?
Yes. Apply your prescribed cream first, exactly as directed, and let it dry. Then apply Gloves in a Bottle over it. Keep following your doctor’s plan: nothing on Skinshare’s shop is a substitute for prescribed treatment.
What if my skin is cracked or broken?
Don’t apply it to an open, weeping or infected wound. Cracked, bleeding skin can have several causes, so see a doctor or dermatologist to find out why. Once a wound has been cleaned and treated, you can use Gloves in a Bottle on the skin around it to protect it from irritants.
How long does a bottle last?
The 240ml bottle is rated for 250+ applications. A 10-cent-coin-sized amount covers both hands.
What’s the difference between Original and Botanical?
Original has no added fragrance and is the one most of our customers use. Botanical adds aloe vera, arnica, chamomile, comfrey, yarrow and vitamin E. Arnica, chamomile and yarrow are in the daisy family, so skip Botanical if you react to daisy-family plants.
What’s in it?
The Original formula, as listed on the bottle: Purified Water (Aqua), Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearyl Alcohol, L-Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Caprylhydroxamic Acid.
How fast is delivery?
SingPost Smartpac is S$1.90 and takes 3–6 working days. Courier is S$3.90 (free on orders over S$50) and takes 3–5 working days. Same day delivery by urgent courier is S$14 and arrives within 12–24 hours. You can also collect from Pulasan Road, near Eunos MRT. Full delivery details.
Give your hands a shield that lasts past the next wash
Not sure yet? Start with the S$6.90 sample pack.
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