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5 YouTube skincare influencers to help you better understand your skin, from product reviews to routines for people with rosacea

  • Dermatologists guest star on Susan Yara’s channel, which is full of products, ingredients and routine breakdowns to help people learn about skin health
  • Dr Davin Lim demystifies skincare with videos that cover everything from the use of contraceptive pills to treat acne to what to do if you have sensitive skin

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TikTok star Charli D’Amelio with “skinfluencer” Hyram, one of five skin influencers on YouTube we recommend to better understand your skin. Photo: Instagram

Even before the pandemic, content creators who shared their skincare knowledge were gaining popularity on social media. But when the world went under varying degrees of isolation and we all stayed at home, “skinfluencers”, or skin influencers, really started to have their moment.

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From how to battle “maskne” (acne caused by wearing masks) to understanding different ingredients and how best to use them, skinfluencers suddenly found themselves in high demand. 

Of the plethora of fun and informative content creators out there, here are five influencers to follow so you can up your skincare know-how, from how to choose the right products to what marketing lies to look out for. 

Susan Yara

Susan Yara creates in-depth videos about what’s good for skin. Photo: Instagram
Susan Yara creates in-depth videos about what’s good for skin. Photo: Instagram

Susan Yara draws upon her connections and the information she’s acquired from a career in broadcast journalism and her experience as a beauty editor to create in-depth videos on what’s good for skin health.

Yara’s channel, Mixed Makeup, is full of breakdowns of products, ingredients and routines to help her audience understand what’s best for their needs.

From how to read ingredients lists to reacting to celebs’ skincare routines, Yara’s channel is educational, fun and backed by thorough research. There’s even a playlist called Derm Chats, where guest dermatologists discuss various skin concerns.

Hyram

Check out Hyram for no-fuss, honest opinions on different brands, ingredients and products. Photo: Instagram
Check out Hyram for no-fuss, honest opinions on different brands, ingredients and products. Photo: Instagram

You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone better than Hyram, a Hawaii-based skinfluencer, for no-fuss, honest opinions on different brands, ingredients and products.

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