How we review

SkinTried publishes two kinds of articles, and every article is labelled with which one it is.

Research-based articles are built from manufacturers’ published details, scientific studies and expert sources such as dermatologists and university research centres. Every source is listed at the end of the article, so you can check it yourself.

Hands-on reviews cover products we have used ourselves over a set period. Before and after photos are taken in the same room, light and pose, with no makeup, filters or retouching, and we never change skin tone. Results are one person’s experience and may differ for you.

Every verdict says what doesn’t work and who should skip a product. When a company makes a claim, such as results from its own study, we say that it’s a company claim.

We update articles when products, prices or evidence change, and show the date at the top.