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Follow these skin experts on Instagram to get your best skin yet

From product recommendations to ingredient explanations, it’s all here

By Isobel Larkin

Beauty Crew Digital Content Editor / July 12 2019

The Best Skin Experts To Follow On Instagram

From product recommendations to ingredient explanations, it’s all here

By Isobel Larkin

Beauty Crew Digital Content Editor / July 12 2019

Instagram isn’t just a place for selfies, #foodstagrams and travel snaps; it’s also a great spot to look for advice and inspo on basically anything you’re interested in. And if you’re anything like us, skin care is right up there with your favourite things!

So, we’ve curated a list of our favourite skin care experts to follow on Instagram where you’re certain to find loads of product recommendations, advice on treating different skin concerns, and explanations on ingredients.

Dr Barbara Sturm

@drbarbarasturm’s feed is a whirlwind picture show of informative vlogs and posts by the German dermatologist, which also showcases her incredible range and regrammed posts from her adoring celeb following. Sturm is an expert on a huge range of topics like pollution’s effect on the skin and treating skin inflammation, and when it comes to advice, she holds nothing back.

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Paula Begoun

Paula Begoun is one of the OG Internet skin care advisors, and has since spawned a hugely successful skin care line, Paula’s Choice. Not sure what order to apply your skin care products in? Or perhaps you’re wondering what the difference between BHAs and AHAs are? @paulaschoice has got your back! You’ll find loads of invaluable skin advice and ingredient information being dished out via her feed.

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The Skincare Edit

The creator of @theskincareedit_ is a former beauty and health editor named Michelle Villett, so you could say she knows a thing or two when it comes to beauty! From product recs to skin care tips and celebrity skin care regimens, it’s all here.

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Gave the @yesto paper masks a test-drive today with mixed results 🤔 Swipe to check them out... my thoughts below! 👇 ・ 🌿 PRODUCT DETAILS 🌿 ✦ Single-use sheet masks ($3-4 each) ✦ 96% natural ingredients ✦ Silicone-free ✦ Made of biodegradable cotton ✦ Come in a bunch of different versions-calming, moisturizing, blemish-fighting, etc. ・ 🌿 MY RESULTS 🌿 ✦ So I tried the Calming Cucumber first, but had to rip it off after a couple of minutes because my face was on fire! 🔥 Even though it's described as "calming" 😂... maybe it's the alcohol denat? Or the menthol? Why are these ingredients in their "soothing" line?!?! 🙈 ✦ I had MUCH better luck with the Moisturizing Coconut mask. 🥥 It's alcohol-free and contains aloe vera juice, coconut oil, coconut juice and coconut water. I didn't find this oily, and it left my skin feeling hydrated and plump. But my skin does really well with coconut oil-it's not comedogenic for me! ・ ✦ Fit was a bit off for both... way too much fabric between the eyes ・・・ 🌿 OVERALL 🌿 The brand sent me these, but I would definitely pick up the coconut one again. ✅ Ok, it's no SK-II-but the ingredients are cleaner than most sheet masks, and it does the job for a very nice price! ・ ☝️ Have you tried these masks? ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

Victoria and Gloria Lu

Victoria and Gloria Lu are a skin care chemist duo and the brains behind @chemist.confessions. On their page, you’ll find a heap of skin care myths debunked and our personal fave – their series on decoding ingredient lists (aka #decodethatIL), in which they explain how different ingredients work in practice.

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We're kicking off May in a huge frenzy. Today we're in LA taking part in @daytimeemmys gifting lounge, then tomorrow we're hanging out with the lovely esthetician Angela @euroclear_skincare, and after that, we're heading out to NYC for suppliers day. 🚙✈️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️ So! While we're hanging out with Angela, what questions do you have for the lovely esthetician? Peels? Microneedling? Scrubs? Vampire facials? What has you curious? #happyweekend #rareteamfaces #getthesepeoplemorecoffee

Dr. Davin Lim

@davinlim is an Australian laser dermatologist doling out priceless info like there’s no tomorrow on a huge range of topics including everything from reducing large pores to how to get the most out of your skin care actives. We love his candid manner and the way he presents his wealth of info in easily digestible short video snippets.

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#AHAs are another addition you can slowly ease into your daily skin care routine for glowing skin, reduced pore size, improved skin clarity and less pimples.🌟 - 🌚 AHA cream work by chemical exfoliation, unlike scrubs, Clarisionic, or other forms of mechanical microdermabrasion. AHA's also stimulate collagen and elastin- this accounts for their anti-aging and wrinkle removing properties. - 💥 NOTE: Patients with eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, or sensitive skin have to be extra careful as even low concentration AHA creams can cause skin irritation or flare up your pre-existing skin disorder! - 👉🏻 In these patients, the use of a cream is preferred compared to a serum. Mixing with a bland moisturiser can dilute the concentration of AHA from a 10 to 5 or lower. - TAKE HOME MESSAGE 🍡 start slowly. Start with a pea size drop of AHA 10 once a week. You can incorporate this into your ABC's of skin care. 📈Once you tolerate this strength you can either increase application frequency or increase the AHA strength. Obviously do not increase both at once or skin irritation will occur. 👨🏼‍🔬I have no preference for AHAs, however Neutrogena & Obaji both have a long record of making safe, well formulated AHAs- Glycolic- Lactic acid formulations- both as a peel and as a cream, and is a good starting point.

Michelle Wong

Michelle Wong of @labmuffinbeautyscience is a Sydney-based science educator with a PhD in chemistry. On her beautifully edited grid, you’ll find easy-to-understand explanations of the science behind beauty products and stacks of authentic product reviews.

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2018 is over and so are these products! So I did a video review of them (and some that aren't pictured, because I have small hands - this is the face of someone trying to look chill while 2 seconds away from dropping everything on the ground). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are the products I've managed to finish despite road testing everything else, which is no mean feat. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I also talk a bit about foam and microplastics because what's a Lab Muffin video without nerdiness? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out my stories or the link in my bio 😀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ {PR samples} #skincarereview #skincareproducts #skincarefaves #beautuber #skincareaddiction #skincarejunkie #skincaredaily #skincare #farmacy #thebodyshop #itsskin #peterthomasroth #cleanser #cleansingbalm #peelinggel #foundation #sephoraaus

Hannah English

Self-proclaimed sunscreen queen Hannah English of @ms_hannah_e is a scientist working in clinical research who has an honours degree in pharmacology of melanoma treatment. She is therefore a total expert when it comes to the sun’s effect on the skin and how to protect yourself. Follow her for epic shelfies, skin care reviews and, of course, sunscreen recommendations.

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AD/ How do you tackle congested skin? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've not adjusted very well to cooler weather and... might have slept in my makeup a couple times... because it was "too cold to get my face wet." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't @ me ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm pulling it out with new brand @aceologybeauty 's Detox Modeling Mask. More in stories, and if you want to try anything from Aceology I have a discount code for you - HANNAH15 🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spoiler alert; my skin is calmed, decongested, AND hydrated. Yes. Hydrated.

Once you’ve got your fill of all of the best #skinspo, you might also like to check out some of our favourite makeup artists on Instagram.

What are your favourite skin care Instagram accounts? Let us know in the comments.

Main image credit: @haileybieber

Isobel Larkin

Isobel is a Digital Content Editor at BEAUTYcrew, marie claire and InStyle. When she's not busy hunting for the latest beauty news, you’ll find her arranging her skincare collection in search of the perfect “shelfie.” Isobel was previously BEAUTYcrew's Junior Beauty Writer.