10 Skincare & Beauty Accounts To Follow For That Post Lockdown Glow
Don’t let quarantine stop you from keeping your skin on point!
Finding the motivation to do anything in lockdown apart from binge Netflix & consume your own body weight in snacks is tricky, that’s for sure. But there shouldn’t be any negotiation when it comes to looking after your skin.
You have a unique opportunity to fine-tune that routine, try out something new, or use products you haven't thought about before. You may want to visit Skinhelpers for in-depth reviews of skincare and maybe you'll discover a product that's more effective than you currently have. However, this will cause you some effort. Knowing where to turn for all this advice can be tough too, we know you don’t want to spend your precious TV time researching, so we’ve done it for you instead!
From dermatologists to chemists, beauty gurus to informed enthusiasts, make sure you keep that skincare on lock during quarantine by following these 10 skincare accounts for top tips & advice.
#1 Joanna Czech
Skincare guru to the stars, Joanna comes up highly recommended by the likes of Kim K, Jennifer Aniston & Anna Wintour. A respected and celebrated esthetician her experience spans years of research, she even supports big name brands with their skincare ranges including ‘La Mer’ - her highlight reels are where it's at, we recommend ALL of them but start with Skin Science first.
All that ingredient jargon blowing your mind a little? Yeah, us too. It's a good job we’ve found some solid accounts that explain it all, Chemist Confessions is one of them! They break down what’s in your products & investigate new ‘on-trend’ ingredients - complete with zero influencer agendas & no-nonsense explanations (hello layman's terms for us without that chem degree).
#3 Re-Issue
Breaking down skincare by budget, nasty ingredients & one that is a bit more key when it comes to your routine. Loads of knowledge and information is stored in those delightful highlights, as well as a fabulous color palette to match. Check out the Parabens highlight for a wake-up call into what’s really in your makeup bag!
Board-certified dermatologist Dr.Idriss is an ideal account for skincare advice during these dark times. Her expertise lies in facial aesthetics and rejuvenation, her #pillowtalkderm chat runs every evening for her followers where she discusses skin issues such as acne and rosacea all the way through to product recommendations.
Facialist & skincare expert Abigail James isn’t award-winning for nothing, her page is full of holistic knowledge on looking after your skin. Offering her health & well-being tips, personal routines & popular live Q&As her account won’t disappoint, make sure to check out her YouTube channel too!
For all your adult acne needs, Dr. Sam is a must for support & advice on dealing with the actual devil. She gets it and is on hand to help tackle the problem and pass on advice as a cosmetics dermatologist & expert in this field. Need more reasons to follow? Food. Food for the skin & food for the soul friends, Dr. Sam showcases some delicious shots of go-to foods and explains why they are good for your skin.
Let’s throw another board-certified dermo into the list with Dr. Chang. A beauty & skin expert and cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Chang want you to reach your lockdown skin goals, her expertise includes facial & body contouring and is no stranger to recommending products that are guaranteed to give you that glow!
A mix of in-depth & engaging captions mixed with an aesthetically pleasing feed, it can only be Adri. Here you will find super detailed skincare routines for morning & night as well as on-trend product recommendations for skincare & makeup, we won’t be surprised if you buy everything at once, just take our money!
Bursting with informative posts that look stunning at the same time, Mariela over at A Good Skin Day covers skincare & makeup reviews and recommendations so you can kind of try before you buy. Expect detailed and honest reviews of products, not only on their posts but their stories too, also that ‘codes’ highlight is sure to make your purse happy.
#10 TalontedLex
What’s a skincare article without some positive vibes thrown in, Lex is all about empowering women with skin conditions. She uses makeup to celebrate her rosacea and campaigns for skin positivity, with some ‘how to’s’ and reviews threw in. Lex’s account is sure to bring a smile to your face and remind you that you are beautiful no matter what, make sure you check out her ‘How Do I Look?” series, where she chats with everyday gals about their skin conditions, allowing herself and her followers to learn and engage together!
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