Evidence-based products I recommend — organised by skin concern and budget. Every pick is grounded in science.
Fragrance-free, barrier-safe formula with ceramides and HA. The gold standard budget cleanser — dermatologist-developed.
Ultra-low irritancy. Perfect during retinoid phases. Prebiotic thermal spring water calms reactive skin.
The most accessible barrier-friendly cleanser. No artificial perfume or harsh chemicals. Great starting point.
Formulated without fragrance or irritants. Evidence-consistent brand. Works for dry and combination skin.
Professional-grade, soap-free gel. No fragrance or colour. pH-balanced. A clinical favorite.
Stable water-soluble Vitamin C. Lower irritation than LAA. Ideal entry-level for sensitive skin.
High-concentration LAA for experienced users. Exceptional value for serious results.
15% LAA + Vitamin E + ferulic acid — the clinically validated trio. Airless pump. One of the best mid-range options.
Mirrors the exact formula from landmark clinical trials. Exceptional value. Buy fresh for best results.
The clinical gold standard. Used in landmark Duke University trials. Most researched antioxidant in dermatology.
Oil-soluble Vitamin C with exceptional stability. Perfect for dry, mature, or sensitive skin.
Perfect entry-level retinol. 0.2% is the ideal starting concentration. Fragrance-free. Exceptional value.
Most clinically studied OTC retinol brand. Published trial data. Decades of evidence.
1% retinol with peptides and antioxidants. For those with established tolerance. Fragrance-free.
Retinaldehyde — one step from retinoic acid. Better tolerated than prescription strength.
Encapsulated retinol for reduced irritation. Excellent for sensitive skin. Ceramide-enriched base.
Sustained-release retinol with bisabolol to minimise irritation. Widely used in dermatological practice.
World's most evidence-backed moisturiser. Three-ceramide complex, HA, MVE. Fragrance-free. Non-comedogenic.
Simple, effective emollient. Decades of clinical use. Widely recommended by dermatologists.
Lightweight for oily/acne-prone skin. HA-based. Non-comedogenic. Perfect under SPF.
Clinically studied for post-irritation and retinoid sensitivity. Panthenol-rich with madecassoside.
Clinically studied 2:4:2 lipid ratio. Published RCT data for improved density. Most evidence-backed premium cream.
Patented TFC8 technology from stem cell research. One of the few luxury creams with peer-reviewed evidence.