How’d you choose your skincare products – reviews? Or most recently, skinfluencers? Whatever your methods are, we all unanimously want proven track records and results at affordable rates. Now that we have spent more than a year estranged from our dermatologists and facialists, it can be hard to get our hands on the high-tech skincare brands that aren’t readily available in your average Joe pharmacy. However, now that Britain is coming out of lockdown with bells on, it’s time to delve back into the healthy skincare world to look your absolute best for the summertime. Have a look at the brands that we recommend:

Professor Augustinus Bader

Professor Augustinus Bader is a pro in the field of regenerative medicine, and he seems to have sussed out the most relevant stem cells needed for skin repair. Practically all celebrities swear by his products (Victoria Beckham even bought out a collaboration with him). Try the Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer by the two. A bit expensive, but worth the investment.

£ 205.00

Augustinus Bader The Cream

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£ 92.00

Augustinus Bader X Victoria Beckham Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer

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£ 65.00

Augustinus Bader The Essence

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Dr. Barbara Sturm

Back in the noughties, Dr. Barbara Sturm was a beauty editor’s best-kept secret, then Kim Kardashian with that vampire facial (her face covered in blood) on her Instagram and now the brand is stocked in Hollywood’s cabinets. Her MC1 cream is a plasma-based cream that mixes the patient’s white blood cells and proteins into a moisturizer, which will make you have seriously glowy skin.

£ 135.00

Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream

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£ 100

Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum

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£ 60

Dr. Barbara Sturm Skin Food

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Lancer

Dr. Harold Lancer is a celebrity surgeon and skincare expert who calls the likes of Beyonce, Oprah and Kim Kardashian West clients – his products will nearly rewind the marching of time (as far as your face is concerned). The line you’ll find instore is exactly the one he uses in his clinic, so you will be getting Hollywood standard from the comfort of your own home.

£ 48.00

Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanser

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£ 105.00

Lancer Skincare The Method: Nourish Moisturiser

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£ 18

Lancer Studio Light Flawless Eye Concealer

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MZ Skin

This is the brainchild of Dr. Maryam Zamania, a global leading Aesthetic Doctor and Oculoplastic Surgeon with 15 years of practice in the UK. She firmly believes that a beautiful complexion starts with a consistent, daily skincare routine – less is more. The brand has a beautiful array of products, try the Hydrate and Nourish for this summer (also the LED masks look pretty cool).

£ 95.00

MZ Skin Age Defence Retinol Day Moisturiser

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£ 385.00

MZ Skin LED Mask

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£ 255.00

MZ Skin Vitamin C Corrective Serum

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Words By Rosina Findlay

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Have you ever wondered what the small bumps on your skin could be? It could be keratosis pilaris. Completely harmless, keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition that can last a long time. Even with this skin condition being mild, often people wish to reduce the look of the bumps. 

To gain a better understanding, we spoke with the dermatologist Dr Chris Tomassian. He answered all our burning questions surrounding keratosis pilaris. He defines what exactly keratosis pilaris is and how to reduce the appearance of the bumps. Not only this but, he provides his trusted recommendations for which products will ease the symptoms of this skin condition. The dependable Dr Tomassian explains all there is to know about keratosis pilaris. 

During the pandemic, @dr.tomassian took to Tik Tok and Instagram to educate and help others with their skincare engagingly and positively. Fun and easy to watch, Dr Tomassian will solve all your skin problems and concerns.

How did you get into skincare?

When I was in medical school, I learned about Dermatology and was very drawn to it. Helping patients with their skin was not only physical but also emotional. It’s hard to hide skin diseases, acne and other dermatology-related diagnosis. I wanted to dedicate my practice to helping cure skin diseases while also empowering my patients to love their skin and learn how to best take care of their specific skin needs. I especially love cosmetic dermatology and that’s how I found myself creating content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

What influenced your decision to help others with their skincare on social media?

I started creating content on TikTok and Instagram at the peak of the pandemic, April 2020. I realized a lot of patients were unable to go see their dermatologists and I wanted to be an easy resource. Additionally, self-care, especially skincare, became a huge trend during the pandemic. Whether it was people having more time to dedicate towards their skincare routines or finally had the courage to start testing products, skincare was trending, and it was important that these trends were not harmful to consumers. I took it as a responsibility to educate my followers on ingredients, trending products, mixing active ingredients and more to make sure they were not harming their skin. At the end of the day skincare needs to be simple to be effective and it needs to be tailored to your skin’s needs.

What is keratosis pilaris? What causes keratosis pilaris?

Keratosis pilaris is a super common skin condition characterized by these red to pink bumps on the upper arms, thighs, butt, and occasionally the face. These bumps are due to retained skin cells (keratin) that are trapped in your hair follicles. Keratosis Pilaris has a genetic predisposition and typically runs in family. It is also more common in people with a history of eczema or dry skin.

Is it possible to get rid of keratosis pilaris?

Unfortunately, there is no cure to KP as this a genetic condition, but rather treatments that can limit their appearance.

What are the best products that you recommend to help alleviate keratosis pilaris?

To alleviate KP you have to gently exfoliate the retained skin cells in the follicles and to limit dry skin. I recommend using lotions with chemical exfoliants such as alpha hydroxy acid (lactic acid, glycolic acid) as well as beta hydroxy acids (Salicylic acid). Consistency is key with any product you use as if you stop, it will definitely become more noticeable. 

£ 11

THE INKEY LIST Salicylic Acid Cleanser

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£ 11.10

Amlactin Alpha Hydroxy Therapy Rapid Relief Lotion & Ceramides

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£ 7

THE INKEY LIST Glycolic Acid Liquid Toner

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£ 6.93

Eucerin Roughness Relief Lotion

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Are there any professional treatments that can help?

Though there is no cure to KP, there are several treatments that can help improve its appearance that you can talk to your provider about including medical grade chemical peels (Glycolic acid), prescription grade retinoids (tazarotene, tretinoin), as well as several laser treatments (PDL, Alexandrite, C02, and Nd:YAG)

Where do people usually go wrong when trying to treat keratosis pilaris?

Over exfoliation, trying to scrub their skin smooth, and manipulating individual lesions. This typically will lead to excessive dryness and irritation leading to more noticeable lesions and potential scarring from manipulation.

For more reliable skincare advice, head over to @dr.tomassian on Instagram and Tik Tok.

Words By Eleanor Coleman

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The beauty community and its presence on social media was all about makeup techniques; learning how to contour and choosing the right foundation but this has changed quite a bit over the years. We all still love a good makeup look but nothing beats a good skin, we’ve come to the realisation that a healthy and glowy skin often outweighs a full-face of makeup and there’s nothing wrong with this.

This new wave can be considered as a step towards self-care and acceptance, learning to live and work with the features that we already have instead of covering them up or trying to disguise them. We can attribute this change to the community of influencers, or better said “Skinfluencers”, that isn’t afraid of talking about skin problems like acne or reviewing every product for us, telling us their honest experience with different brands and educating us to the best of their ability to what’s right for each and every one of our skin types.

At first, it may seem too time-consuming to think about a skin-routine to follow and find the products that may be good for you, but that’s why we’ve come up with a list of our top 10 SkInfluencers to follow in order to be up-to-date with the latest trends and news of the beauty industry.

@skincarebyhyram

Hyram Yarbro is all over social media, and we at Voir perfectly understand why. He provides you with accurate and in-depth reviews of trendy products and even suggests alternative yet better skincare brands at more affordable prices. He was one of the firsts to introduce the importance of skincare on Tik Tok and we love him for it, now besides fun dances, we also have the opportunity to take care of ourselves via something as immediate as TikTok.

@whatsonvisface

Vi, also known as the SPF mom, not only will make you laugh with her vivid Tik Toks, but will also inform you with her non-filtered reviews. She knows everything about the good and bad of SPF products and will explain to you in the simplest of ways which ingredients they have and why or not you should be buying them.

@susanyara

You may know her for her career in Journalism or as the founder of Mixed Makeup, but the entrepreneur is also a dedicated Youtuber that focuses on responsible makeup. She will introduce you to all the best eco and plant-based brands that will make your skin feel like new with the satisfaction of taking care of our environment in the meantime.

@labeautyologist

LaBeautyologist’s Instagram is all about useful advice, with an expertise of an esthetician and a flawless skin of her own Nayamka Roberts-Smith is another trustworthy (skin) fluencer that will help you take care of your skin from the inside to the outside. She points out all of the different aspects in our life that influence skincare and how important it is to have a holistic perspective on self-care.

@bambidoesbeauty

The proof that quantity doesn’t mean quality. Ella McNamara is a strong believer that less is more when it comes to skincare, the right oil and you’re good to go. If you like her and want to challenge the consumerist mindset and have a simple yet effective skin-routine she’s the right person to follow.

@thepouf

Christina Grasso doesn’t only focus on beauty, but her knowledge and genuine passion make it a great source of information. She’ll research, buy, and test for you all of those renowned products that we might be too reluctant to buy for the fear of them disappointing us. Her critical reviews and aesthetical content, like her bath series, are definitely worth a follow.

@chemist.confessions

This is the account for those of us that want to break down and understand every element of the products we might put on our skin. If you’re extra-careful with the makeup you buy there’s no reason you shouldn’t give as much importance to your skincare. Gloria and Victoria will compare products, explain formulas and their chemicals, and expose everything there’s to know about the beauty industry and the products we so often advertise.

@jackieaina

Not only she comes up with enchanting makeup looks but prioritizes skincare and motivates us all to do the same. The makeup vlogger gives the best tips when it comes to properly hydrate your skin, overcoming acne shame, and buying products on a budget without ruining your face with unnecessary chemicals.

@liahyoo

Liah Yoo is another one of the many talents that emerged in Tik Tok. She creates content both in English and in Korean in order to make her tips available to as many of us as possible. Her routines and product reviews will amaze you and probably keep you up binge-watching, but at least you’ll be learning something useful that might change your skin’s life forever.

@seangarrette

Probably one of our favourite estheticians on the gram. His clean and organised aesthetics are a reflection of his interpretation of skincare, just by looking at his skin complexion you will understand why he’s a good choice to follow and learn from. If you want a flawless yet natural-looking skin don’t forget to check him out. Words by Chiara Ferrari

Graphic by Latisha Fleckenstien

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