{"id":409,"date":"2025-05-13T09:10:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T09:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/?p=409"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:57:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:57:47","slug":"i-tried-this-new-dermatologist-approved-skincare-range-it-cleared-my-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/13\/i-tried-this-new-dermatologist-approved-skincare-range-it-cleared-my-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"I Tried This New Dermatologist-Approved Skincare Range \u2014 & It Cleared My Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I\u2019ve battled hormonal acne for years, so I\u2019m no stranger to dermatology clinics. But even though I\u2019d leave with a prescription that works wonders, I\u2019d also go home with about \u00a3300 less in my bank account. Dermatology appointments \u2014 and the prescriptions that come with them \u2014 are expensive, which is why a handful of skincare brands have made it their mission to democratise access to powerhouse ingredients that actually work. One that deserves a shout-out is Skin + Me<\/a>, a personalised skincare brand founded by three NHS dermatologists who\u2019ve seen just about every skin concern, from rosacea to adult acne.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What they don\u2019t know about achieving great skin isn\u2019t worth knowing \u2014 and luckily, they don\u2019t gatekeep. The brand has brought its high-performance ingredients (think rejuvenating retinoids and exfoliating azelaic acid) directly to the high street with an affordable, expert-led range that encompasses everything you need to build a dermatologist-approved routine, from cleansers and moisturisers to treatments. Dry, \u201cnormal\u201d, oily, combination and sensitive skin types are all covered, along with a wide range of concerns: hydration and glow, redness and uneven tone, fine lines and elasticity, pigmentation and dark spots, breakouts, and visible pores.<\/p>\n

That last concern really resonated with me, so instead of spending a small fortune on a professional appointment, I decided to try Skin + Me\u2019s high street collection first \u2014 and I\u2019m so glad I did. Ahead, you\u2019ll find my thoughts on each product, including the new Daily Moisturiser With SPF 50<\/a> \u2014 a sunscreen so good, you\u2019ll actually want to wear it every day.<\/p>\n

Skin + Me Foaming Cleanser<\/a><\/h2>\n
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A common misconception about foaming cleansers is that they dry out your skin. While it\u2019s true that some formulas are packed with harsh surfactants (the ingredients that create a lather), the ones in this cleanser are much gentler. There\u2019s cocamidopropyl betaine, for example, derived from coconut oil, which melts makeup and cuts through grease without leaving your skin uncomfortably tight. Another star ingredient is glycerin, which I always look for in cleansers and moisturisers. It draws moisture from the environment and deeper layers of the skin to keep dryness at bay. <\/p>\n

The addition of 5% saccharide complex \u2014 another deeply hydrating ingredient \u2014 makes this the ultimate gentle cleanser for oily to combination skin. I can vouch for it: I\u2019ve been using it to double cleanse in the evening. One wash dislodges my makeup (including foundation and mascara) and sunscreen, and the second ensures it\u2019s all gone. Even better, it\u2019s kind enough to use in the morning, too, so I\u2019ve been grabbing it straight from the shower. I never feel like my skin might crack when I pat it dry afterwards. It always feels nourished, not stripped, and I have a feeling I\u2019ll be using it down to the very last drop.<\/p>\n

Skin + Me Breakouts + Visible Pores Serum<\/a><\/h2>\n
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The star of my skincare routine has to be the Breakouts + Visible Pores Serum. This treatment comes in the brand\u2019s smart Daily Doser packaging, designed by dermatologists to ensure you get the perfect amount of active ingredients. Speaking of actives, 10% azelaic acid \u2014 an exfoliating acid \u2014 clears pores of oil, dead skin cells and bacteria before they can cause breakouts. Don\u2019t be fooled, though. It\u2019s so gentle that it also reduces redness, which is why dermatologists often recommend it for rosacea. The serum also contains 2% plant-based retinol, which encourages fresh skin cells without the irritation of traditional retinol, plus phyto-resin extract to prevent clogged pores and reduce excess oil. <\/p>\n

Since using this, the painful spots along my jawline and forehead have eased up significantly, as have the blackheads on my nose and forehead, and the little whiteheads that would pop up on my cheeks. The texture is more like a lightweight cream than a watery serum, so my skin feels nourished, never dry.<\/p>\n

Skin + Me Daily Moisturiser With SPF 50<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Lastly, no skincare routine is complete without a broad-spectrum, high-factor sunscreen. Enter: Skin + Me Daily Moisturiser With SPF 50 \u2014 an everyday moisturiser with added sunscreen that\u2019s exclusive to Boots. If you\u2019re serious about your skin, using SPF daily protects against UVA (which causes skin cancer and premature ageing) and UVB (responsible for sunburn). It also helps prevent hyperpigmentation, sun-induced inflammation and damage to your skin\u2019s moisture barrier. In short, it\u2019s essential, but a customer poll by the brand found that 91% of people surveyed weren\u2019t using enough.<\/p>\n

To combat this, Skin + Me\u2019s Daily Moisturiser with SPF comes in the Daily Doser packaging, ensuring you get full SPF 50 protection for your face with every click \u2014 no need to worry about measuring or applying enough. You can definitely tell dermatologists were involved in its design: This sunscreen is so lightweight, I actually look forward to using it each morning. It doesn\u2019t sting my eyes or leave me feeling hot and greasy during workouts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Besides aesthetics, this sunscreen boasts broad-spectrum protection, shielding skin against both UVA and UVB. Then there are the skin-enhancing ingredients such as 2% ectoin, which moisturises deeply, 0.2% carnosine (an antioxidant that defends skin against environmental aggressors that lead to dark spots) and 1.5% rainbow algae extract, which evens out skin tone over time. This is another product I\u2019ll use up \u2014 if my partner doesn\u2019t beat me to it; he\u2019s just as obsessed with the fast-absorbing, silky texture. <\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve battled hormonal acne for years, so I\u2019m no stranger to dermatology clinics. But even though I\u2019d leave with a prescription that works wonders, I\u2019d also go home with about \u00a3300 less in my bank account. Dermatology appointments \u2014 and the prescriptions that come with them \u2014 are expensive, which is why a handful of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":411,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/409"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=409"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":419,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/409\/revisions\/419"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}