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What Go-To products do I use if I have sensitive skin?

A good chunk of our products are dermatologically tested to be suitable for sensitive skin, including: Fancy Face, Much Brighter Skin, Much Plumper Skin, The Repair Shop, Clarifying Face Hero, Face Hero, Very Lightweight Moisturiser, Very Useful Face

What Go-To products do I use if I have oily skin?

In particular, Properly Clean, Clarifying Face Hero, Clarifying Exfoliator, The Removalist, and Very Lightweight Moisturiser. And ‘cos we love to help you Beat The Breakouts, we conveniently bundled these five calming and clearing pros, right here. H

What Go-To products do I use if I have dry skin?

All of ‘em! But top of the list should be Fancy Face, Juicy Gel, Face Hero, Much Plumper Skin, and Very Useful Face Cream or Very Luxe Face Cream (your choice here depends on what skin concerns you’re wanting to target, and the preferred texture of y

What Go-To products do I use if I have mature skin?

I mean, the whole range is nourishing enough to support mature skin - we all need antioxidants, moisture, and exfoliation. But if you are looking to target more specific concerns associated with ageing skin, there’s a couple we can recommend. Glow Ex

What Go-To products do I use if I have teenage skin?

Go easy on the actives, please. And avoid retinoids entirely. Your skin does not need this level of regenerative care right now - you’ll likely wind up damaging your skin barrier. To start, we recommend Properly Clean and Very Lightweight Moisturiser

If I have acne, is it okay to use Go-To?

Totally. In particular, we’d recommend reaching for Properly Clean and Clarifying Exfoliator given their formulas contain low levels of salicylic acid. Clarifying Face Hero is also clinically proven* to reduce the number of pimples, improve the appea

If I have cystic acne, is Clarifying Face Hero going to help clear it?

It’s best to call on a dermatologist for help when treating cystic acne - it’s the largest, angriest, most severe type of acne. Over-the-counter treatments aren’t quite tough enough. But if and when you incorporate harsher products (isotretinoin, ret

What Go-To products do I use if I have hyperpigmentation?

Much Brighter Skin is formulated with 10% sodium ascorbyl phosphate (a highly stable, anti-microbial, non-irritating form of vitamin C), to target that rascal hyperpigmentation. This includes dark spots caused by acne, post-inflammatory pigmentation,

Is Go-To safe to use during pregnancy?

Yes! Most of the range. As proof, Zoë, our founder, has been through two pregnancies and used Properly Clean, Very Useful Face Cream, Exfoliating Swipeys, and Face Hero from the range (all other products weren’t formulated at the time!). The three Go

Can I use Go-To if I have Eczema?

There is nothing in any Go-To product that will cause your eczema any harm, but everyone has their own individual reactions, so we cannot make solid claims either way. What we can say is that our Very Useful Face Cream has soothing amla berry in it t

I'm allergic to some preservatives, what's that Benzyl something-something I see you guys are using?

Every skincare product needs some form of preservative, and at Go-To we use nasty-free ones, readily available in nature. The only benzyl derivative in Go-To is benzyl alcohol which is in Properly Clean, Very Useful Face Cream,Exfoliating Swipeys, Ni

I have a nut allergy, what Go-To products do I need to (sadly) avoid?

We like to think of nut oils as food for your skin, helping to lock in moisture, and provide an added boost of antioxidants. Unfortunately for those who also can’t enjoy the sweet nostalgia of a simple peanut butter sandwich, there are a couple of pr

Can I use Fancy Face with oily skin?

You can. And we believe you should. Oil cleansers can be wonderfully balancing on shiny skin: they take away dirty oils, and replenish the good oils. Remember, if you’re giving your skin too little oil (oily skins tend to avoid products with oil) you

Oh no! I have experienced a breakout since using Go-To!

Don't panic! Making a switch to your routine can sometimes cause temporary breakouts or even some dryness while your skin adjusts to your new products. Alternatively, there might be other things that have caused the breakout. (A change of season, hor

Should I use an oil cleanser in the morning, night or both?

We definitely recommend oil cleansing at night, (to remove all your SPF and makeup) but some people start the day with an oil cleanse to remove the sebum that accumulates over night, and make the skin plump for makeup application.

Do I need to double cleanse?

It’s up to you, your skin, your day, your needs. (Our founder, Zoë, does, as she is a SPF-wearing, makeup-wearing person, with a dry skin type, in her 40s.). Fancy Face, Properly Clean and Juicy Gel are all perfectly fine to use solo, but if you’re w

If I have oily skin, can I still use face oil?

Yes! Oily skin can use face oil. And should. Just know, you’re best to pick up a balancing dry oil like Clarifying Face Hero that helps to clear and clarify blemish-prone skin. Made specifically to sort out pimples, oiliness, blackheads, and scarring