Skincare Lab UK helps readers compare skincare products without getting lost in marketing language. The focus is on what a product is, how different formats compare, where a product may fit in a routine and what is worth checking before buying.
Editorial lead
Maya Bennett is the editorial lead at Skincare Lab UK and leads the site's research, buying guides and skincare explainers.
Her work focuses on comparing product information, ingredients, routine fit and practical buying differences for UK shoppers.
What we help with
We write practical guides for people who want to understand product formats, ingredient lists and routine fit before they spend money. That may mean comparing face sunscreens, choosing between moisturiser textures, checking whether a formula is fragranced or using a tool to narrow down a shopping decision.
How we research
Research starts with the decision a UK shopper is trying to make. We then compare the available product information against the same set of practical questions.
- What is the exact product and format?
- What does the brand or manufacturer state about the formula and directions?
- What ingredients or concentrations are disclosed and relevant to the comparison?
- How does the format differ from the alternatives in the same guide?
- What should a shopper verify on the current retailer listing before buying?
- Where health or safety context matters, what do recognised professional sources say?
Product pages, sellers, formulations and packaging can change. For that reason, retailer links are treated as the final place to confirm current product details rather than as evidence that a product never changes.
Read our skincare safety and sources standard
Affiliate links
Some pages include Amazon UK affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Skincare Lab UK earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the shopper.
Affiliate eligibility does not decide what a guide says. Products should only appear where they are relevant to the comparison and can be described accurately from the information available.
Corrections and transparency
If a product changes, an ingredient statement becomes outdated or a guide contains an error, the aim is to correct the page rather than defend old wording. Material changes should be reflected in the page's review or update date.
Skincare Lab UK does not currently collect editorial enquiries through an on site form. The public Skincare Lab UK Medium profile and Maya Bennett editorial profile provide the current public identity linked to the project. A dedicated site contact route will be published when it is operational.
Skincare advice
Skincare Lab UK is for general information and shopping comparison only. It is not a substitute for advice from a GP, pharmacist, dermatologist, midwife or other appropriately qualified professional.
Everyone's skin is different. If symptoms are painful, infected, rapidly worsening, affecting the eyes, causing swelling or otherwise concerning, seek appropriate professional advice. Follow product directions and introduce active skincare cautiously.
How we write
- We explain products in plain English.
- We focus on routine fit, product format and useful comparison points.
- We keep skincare claims cautious and practical.
- We distinguish published product information from first hand testing.
- We separate shopping guidance from medical advice.
- We remind readers to check current retailer details before purchasing.