The Shelf Check · free until 30 November
Before you buy anything this Black Friday, show me your shelf.
Tell me what's on your skincare shelf. I'll tell you what to keep, what to pause and whether you need anything new. It's free, and you don't have to buy anything. Sometimes my answer will be: nothing.
Check my shelfFree · about two minutes · no need to buy
How it works
- Tell me what you use nowList the products in the form below, or email me one photo of your shelf with the labels facing out.
- Tell me two thingsYour skin type, and the one thing bothering you most.
- I reply within a few daysWith three short lists: Keep, Pause, and Missing (if anything is).
What I look at
- Two products doing the same job.
- More than one product that exfoliates, such as acid toners, scrubs or peeling pads.
- Whether you have a sunscreen you'll wear every morning.
- The order you're using things in.
Want to try it yourself first? Read my guide on how to declutter your skincare.
Why I'm doing this
After my trip to Seoul I tried everything. I over-exfoliated, over-cleansed and used products without understanding what was in them, until my sensitive skin stung. What fixed it wasn't another product. It was a shorter, simpler routine.
Black Friday is when it's easiest to buy things you don't need, so it's when a second opinion helps most.
Mari, founder of K Skin Aura
Yes, we're having a Black Friday sale too.
If something is missing from your shelf, I'll tell you what I'd choose, and it doesn't have to come from us.
I read every shelf myself, so I can take the first 50. The Shelf Check runs until 30 November, or until it's full.
Got it, thank you.
I'll look at your shelf and reply within a few days, from my own email address.
If you'd rather show me than list everything, email one photo of your shelf to hello@kskinaura.co.uk with "Shelf Check" in the subject.
Please check your junk folder over the next few days, just in case.
Your Shelf Check
About two minutes. The more you tell me, the more useful my answer.
I use what you share only to reply to your Shelf Check. We don't sell your information. More in our privacy policy.
Questions
Is the Shelf Check really free?
Yes. You don't need to buy anything, now or later.
Will you only recommend your own products?
No. If you're missing something, I'll say what I'd choose. Often you'll already own something that does the job.
Is this medical advice?
No. I choose and sell skincare. I'm not a doctor or a dermatologist. For a skin condition, broken skin or anything that's getting worse, please speak to a pharmacist or your GP.
What happens to my photo and product list?
I only use them to reply to you, and I never post them or share your name. If you tick the box, your shelf can be counted in anonymous totals, such as how many shelves had two exfoliating products, so I can share what I learn.