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A complete, personalised skin consultation — expert analysis, tailored routines, and guidance you can trust. Grounded in dermatological science. 100% independent.
Follow-Up Questions
Thanks — that’s helpful. Two things you mentioned are worth a closer look before I build your routine.
You said the dark patches appeared this summer — do they darken after time in the sun, even with SPF on?
Yes — mostly on my cheeks and upper lip.
Does your skin ever sting or feel tight after cleansing?
Sometimes, with foaming
Answer in your own words — the more you share, the better your plan.
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Follow-Up Questions
Thanks — that’s helpful. Two things you mentioned are worth a closer look before I build your routine.
You said the dark patches appeared this summer — do they darken after time in the sun, even with SPF on?
Yes — mostly on my cheeks and upper lip.
Does your skin ever sting or feel tight after cleansing?
Sometimes, with foaming
Answer in your own words — the more you share, the better your plan.
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The Problem
You’ve been guessing. Guessing is expensive.
A shelf of things that didn’t work, a face that reacts to products made for sensitive skin, or a routine that stopped working when your body changed. Nobody has told you why, and everyone offering advice has something to sell.
You bought what you were told to. It didn’t work, or made it worse.
The £100-plus routine that was going to sort it becomes the next failed attempt on the shelf. Then another one. Nobody explains why it didn’t work, so you have no way of knowing whether the next one will.
Your skin changed and nobody has explained why.
Hormones, a new medication, a new baby, stress at work, a routine that used to work and suddenly doesn’t. A brand quiz cannot see any of that, and neither can an influencer. So you get generic advice for a problem that is anything but.
Everyone offering advice has something to sell.
The brand quiz recommends the brand. The creator was paid to say that. The counter assistant has a target. None of them is a consultation; they are sales funnels dressed up as advice, and the advice always ends in the same place.
The real problem? Everyone giving you skincare advice has a reason to recommend what they recommend — and that reason isn’t your skin. You don’t need more products. You need someone who understands your skin and has nothing to sell you.
See What You Get
Here’s what your consultation looks like
Not a generic product list. A detailed, personalised analysis of your skin — written for you, about you.
Your Skin Consultation
Prepared for Sarah, 48 — Combination skin with hyperpigmentation concerns
Your Skin Analysis
Your skin concerns are very common for melanin-rich skin during perimenopause. The hormonal changes you experienced around age 50 often trigger increased melanin production, leading to the dark patches on your cheeks and forehead. Your reactions to vitamin C serums suggest a compromised skin barrier — the redness and stinging, especially around your nose, tells us we need gentler approaches.
Your Morning Routine
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum
Why this for you
Combines niacinamide (melanin transfer inhibitor) with melasyl — a newer molecule clinically shown to reduce dark spots. For your skin tone, preferable to vitamin C serums which triggered your barrier sensitivity.
Your Evening Routine
3 products · ~£28.50Your Personalised Tips
Introduce the Mela B3 serum gradually — every other evening for the first two weeks to let your barrier adapt.
Always apply SPF as the final step in your morning routine, even on overcast days — UV penetrates cloud cover.
+ 4 more tips in your full consultation
What to Expect
Expect initial improvements in skin texture within 2–3 weeks. Visible reduction in dark patches typically begins at 6–8 weeks with consistent use… full timeline in your consultation
Notice how every recommendation explains why it’s right for this person’s skin. Yours will be just as specific.
A complete, real consultation for a demonstration profile — analysis, routines, products, and the reasoning behind them.
11,000+
Verified products
Every recommendation comes from a database of real products across 607 brands, checked for current UK pricing. We never recommend a product we can’t verify.
Cited
Evidence you can look up
Every recommendation names the dermatological research behind it, so you can verify it yourself before you spend a penny on products.
14 days
Money-back guarantee
Not worth it? Full refund within 14 days of purchase, no questions asked. Our only income is your £29 consultation fee.
Your report may tell you to buy less, not more. A shorter routine costs us nothing.
The Shelf Audit is part of every consultation. Tell us what you already own — we judge each product against your skin, and tell you what to keep, retire or replace before you spend another penny.
Our Promise
Why you can trust this advice
We built The Skin Adviser because we were tired of the same problem you are: advice that ends in a sale. So we removed the sale.
We have zero commercial relationships with any brand.
No sponsorships. No PR packages. No partnerships. When we recommend La Roche-Posay or The Ordinary, it's because the evidence says it's right for your skin — not because they're paying us.
We don't earn a penny from any product we recommend.
No affiliate links. No referral codes. No commission. Our only revenue is the £29 consultation fee you pay upfront. That means our only incentive is getting it right for your skin — because if we don't, we've failed at the only thing we do. There is no scenario in which recommending you a worse product benefits us.
Your consultation is grounded in dermatological science.
Not TikTok trends. Not influencer opinion. We draw on peer-reviewed dermatological research, and we cite our sources so you can verify everything yourself.
Ready for skincare advice with no hidden agenda?
What’s Included
Everything in your consultation
A detailed, evidence-based consultation personalised to your skin, your concerns, your budget, and your life.
Complete skin analysis
What's actually happening with your skin, why it behaves the way it does, and what to prioritise first.
AM & PM routines
Step-by-step morning and evening routines with exact products in the right order. No guesswork.
Product recommendations
From across every brand — CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, The Ordinary, Paula's Choice, and hundreds more.
Scientific reasoning
Not just what to use, but why. With evidence-based citations from real dermatological research.
Alternatives
Every recommendation comes with an alternative option — whether more affordable, a different formulation, or simply another strong choice.
Ingredient guidance
Retinol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid — what they actually do and whether you need them.
Skin tone tailored
Fitzpatrick type, PIH risk, white-cast-free sunscreens, and melanin-specific considerations.
Realistic timeline
An honest week-by-week guide to when you'll start seeing changes and when to adjust.
Simple Process
How it works
You tell us about your skin. We listen. Then we give you a plan.
Tell us about your skin
Your skin type, age, tone, concerns, allergies, what you’ve tried before, and what hasn’t worked. Describe it in your own words or use our guided prompts.
We ask personalised follow-ups
Based on what you’ve shared, we ask follow-up questions specific to your skin. Because a proper consultation listens before it advises.
Get your complete consultation
A detailed skin analysis, complete AM & PM routines, specific product recommendations with scientific reasoning, alternatives, and a realistic timeline.
What you told us
“My skin gets really oily by midday but my cheeks feel dry. I’ve tried vitamin C serums but they made my skin sting.”
Based on what you’ve shared, we’d like to understand more:
You mentioned stinging with vitamin C — can you tell us which products caused this? This helps us identify whether it’s the vitamin C itself or other ingredients like fragrance or alcohol.
Does the oiliness in your T-zone happen year-round, or is it worse in certain seasons? Seasonal variation can tell us a lot about what’s driving the imbalance.
Have you noticed any changes in your skin since starting any new medications or supplements? Some can affect oil production and sensitivity.
Every consultation asks its own follow-up questions, based on your specific answers — just like a real dermatologist appointment.
Your consultation is ready within 24 hours — we’ll email you as soon as it is.
Compare The Value
One fee, once. Nothing to sell you.
Private Dermatologist
£150–300
6+ week wait for an appointment
Skincare Subscription
£24.99+/4 wks
Ongoing, after any intro offer
Independent Consultation
£29
Personalised. Science-based. No agenda.
Brand Quiz
Free
Only recommends their own products
Think about the last skincare product you bought that didn’t work. The serum that broke you out. The moisturiser that was too heavy. Every one of them was a guess. One fee, paid once, gets you a complete plan for your skin — and the reason behind every product in it.
100% independent
No affiliate links, no sponsorships, no brand partnerships. Recommendations based purely on dermatological evidence.
Money-back guarantee
Not satisfied? Full refund within 14 days of purchase, no questions asked. We're confident you'll find it worth far more than £29.
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Your card details never touch our servers. Industry-standard encryption by the same processor used by Amazon and Google.
We never sell your data
Your answers are used to prepare your consultation — nothing else. No marketing lists, no data brokers. The short list of services that process it is in our privacy policy.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know
Still have questions? We believe in transparency — here’s the honest answer to everything people ask.
We don’t ask you to trust credentials — we show you the method. Every consultation is built from a curated bibliography of published dermatology references, each one checked against the published record before it’s allowed in; a database of 11,929 real products checked against current UK retailer listings; and hard safety rules covering pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies and medication. Every recommendation cites its evidence so you can verify it yourself. We’re not doctors and we don’t diagnose — for medical skin conditions, see a GP or dermatologist. Read exactly how a consultation is put together on our methodology page.
A complete, personalised skin consultation: detailed analysis of your skin, morning and evening routines with specific product recommendations from across all brands, scientific reasoning for every recommendation, alternatives for every step, ingredient guidance, and a realistic timeline for results. It’s the kind of analysis you’d get from a private dermatologist — for a fraction of the cost. Don’t take our word for it: read a full sample consultation before you pay a penny.
No. Everything we sell is a one-off payment. You pay £29, you get your consultation, it’s yours to keep — no recurring charges, no hidden fees.
Brand quizzes recommend their own products. Clinique’s quiz recommends Clinique. Ours recommends from over 11,000 products across 607 brands — whatever is genuinely best for your skin. We have zero commercial relationships with any brand. Our only revenue is your £29 consultation fee, so our only incentive is getting it right.
We collect detailed information about your skin type, tone, concerns, sensitivities, allergies, what you’ve tried before, and what hasn’t worked. Then we ask personalised follow-up questions based on what you’ve told us — just like a good dermatologist would. The result is a consultation tailored specifically to you, not generic advice.
Full refund within 14 days of purchase, no questions asked. We’re confident you’ll find the consultation worth far more than £29 — but if you don’t, you get your money back. We’d rather refund you than have you feel it wasn’t worth it.
Stop guessing. Start knowing.
£29, once. A complete, personalised skin consultation grounded in dermatological science — not brand deals, not influencer opinions, not generic advice.
Independent advice with nothing to sell you except the truth about your skin.
This service provides personalised skincare guidance grounded in dermatological research. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. If you have a medical skin condition, please consult a dermatologist. We have no affiliate links, no sponsorships, and no brand partnerships.