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Dr Jason Thomson – GMC No. 7139760. Consultant Dermatologist and Head of Medical at Skin + Me. Last updated August 2025
Dr Jason’s verdict: With Skin + Me PRO, your photos and consultation are reviewed by the Dermatology Team, so your treatment is created specifically for your skin. Thanks to powerful prescription actives – expect to see results in as little as eight weeks. Stick with it long-term and you’re more likely to see the clearer, healthier skin you’ve been hoping for.
Key benefits: Personalised formulations, unlimited consultations with your prescriber, active ingredients in concentrations that can’t be found on the high street.
Available from: skinandme.com (Skin + Me PRO subscription, prescription required, 16+).
Dr Jason’s verdict: With Skin + Me PRO, your photos and consultation are reviewed by the Dermatology Team, so your treatment is created specifically for your skin. Thanks to powerful gold-standard and derm-trusted actives, you can expect to see results in as little as eight weeks. Stick with it long-term and you’re more likely to see the clearer, healthier skin you’ve been hoping for.
Key benefits: Personalised formulations, unlimited consultations with your prescriber, active ingredients in concentrations that can’t be found on the high street.
Available from: skinandme.com (Skin + Me PRO subscription, prescription required, 16+).
Dr Jason Thomson’s verdict: For anyone using a powerful acne treatment, I suggest using a cleanser that hydrates and protects and won’t strip the skin. Skin + Me’s Cream Cleanser does exactly that – it gently removes makeup, sunscreen and daily impurities while keeping the skin barrier intact.
Glycerin draws water into the skin for lasting hydration, while isoamyl cocoate locks in moisture without feeling heavy. Gentle clarifiers ensure the skin is left fresh and balanced, perfectly prepared for active treatments that follow.
Key benefits: Removes makeup, sunscreen and daily buildup without stripping your skin of its natural, essential oils, ideal for all skin types (including sensitive) acne-prone skin.
Available from: Boots, skinandme.com (Skin + Me PRO subscription and Skincare Shop).
Dr Jason Thomson’s verdict: When treating acne, daily sun protection is non-negotiable. Many active ingredients can make the skin more sensitive to the sun, so I always recommend a high-factor, broad-spectrum SPF.
Skin + Me’s Daily Moisturiser with SPF 50 is an excellent choice. It’s non-comedogenic, vegan and cruelty-free, so it won’t clog pores or upset sensitive skin. With proven actives like carnosine, rainbow algae extract, ectoin and quince leaf extract, it not only provides advanced UVA and UVB protection but also hydrates and helps repair UV damage – all in one step.
Key benefits: Non-comedogenic, ideal for acne-prone skin, layers perfectly under makeup with no white cast.
Available from: Boots, skinandme.com (Skin + Me PRO subscription and Skincare Shop).
Dr Jason Thomson’s verdict: Whether you’re treating the odd spots or dealing with chronic breakouts, I recommend looking for formulas that treat multiple concerns at once. Dr Sam's Flawless Neutralising Gel combines azelaic acid, salicylic acid and bakuchiol – a powerful trio that reduces redness, calms inflammation, clears pores and minimises future breakouts.
It’s also non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, vegan and cruelty-free, meaning it won’t clog pores or compromise sensitive skin. Plus, it hydrates and supports the skin barrier, making it a great option even under makeup.
Key benefits: Powerful, proven active ingredients, non-comedogenic, vegan and cruelty-free, great for all skin types.
Available from: drsambunting.com, Sephora
Dr Jason Thomson’s verdict: Hydrocolloid patches are a great option for speeding up the healing of surface-level blemishes. They work by drawing out excess fluid, flattening the spot and protecting it from further irritation.
The INKEY List’s Invisible Pimple Patches are formulated with 99% hydrocolloid to extract debris and reduce swelling, while the actives actually target the spot. Salicylic acid helps to unclog pores, succinic acid minimises redness and ectoin locks in hydration and soothes the skin.
Key benefits: Efficacious active ingredients, invisible appearance on the skin.
Available from: theinkeylist.com, Boots, Superdrug, Cult Beauty