About PickedSkincare
PickedSkincare exists for one moment: you are holding two serums, creams or sunscreens and want to know which one suits your skin, based on what is actually inside the bottle rather than on the marketing. We read the label so the answer is quick.
Who we write for
People with a specific skin type and a budget: dry, oily, combination, acne-prone or easily irritated skin; someone starting their first retinol; someone deciding whether a $180 vitamin C serum beats an $8 one. We write for adults choosing over-the-counter cosmetics. Children’s skincare is outside our scope.
What every page gives you
- The brand-listed actives and strengths, and a plain “not disclosed” when a brand keeps a percentage private.
- The full ingredient list, copied from the brand’s product page on a stated date, with a link so you can check it.
- What the evidence says, from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the FDA, the National Eczema Association and peer-reviewed studies on PubMed.
- Who should skip it, and a cheaper option when the cheaper bottle does the job.
What we don’t do
We haven’t tested these products on our own skin, so we don’t publish star ratings, “our score” or before-and-after claims. We don’t diagnose, and we don’t say a cosmetic treats any condition. For acne that won’t settle, rosacea, eczema, melasma or anything that worries you, a board-certified dermatologist is the right next step.
Who publishes the site
PickedSkincare is an independent publication based in Florida, USA. Pages are written and maintained by the PickedSkincare Editorial Team. Editorial email: hello@pickedskincare.com.
Money
“Check price” links may earn a commission once retailer programs approve us. A commission never picks the winner. Details: how we make money and the affiliate disclosure.