Sick Or Scared Of Retinoids? Team TTG Review The Brand You Need To Know

Keen to avoid the rather ‘no pain, no gain’ approach to skincare we have been seeing of late? (After all, popular ingredients such as retinoids and exfoliating acids might be effective but they are renowned for potential purging, redness and other side effects too). Team TTG has been trialling Meder Beauty, the skincare brand from leading dermatologist Dr Tiina Meder, which does things differently. Here’s how we got on… 

The elevator pitch: What is Meder Beauty

Meder Beauty was founded on the firm belief that you don’t need to be aggressive with your skin to see results. So much so that all the products are deemed pregnancy-safe while still being able to treat key skin concerns such as wrinkles, breakouts and chronic redness. That’s because the products work with (rather than against) your skin to protect against and treat signs of ageing without potentially irritating ingredients such as retinoids and exfoliating acids.

You can find out more over on our full Meder Beauty brand listing or keep reding to hear our specific tried-and-tested product reviews below.

Plus, if you are interested in trying Meder Beauty for yourself? We are offering a 15% discount off the brand on the TTG shop, plus double loyalty points for all of March!

Alice reviews: Meder Beauty Blepharo-Rich Eye Cream

The area around your eyes can be really sensitive so it is not necessarily somewhere where a ‘go hard or go home’ approach is guaranteed to work. That’s where Blepharo-Rich Eye Cream from Meder Beauty comes in! As the name suggests, it’s rich in texture and packed with nourishing ingredients like peptides, squalane, probiotics, and niacinamide — all of which are perfect for hydrating and smoothing the delicate skin around the eyes.

I love it because it provides deep hydration that keeps fine lines and wrinkles at bay, while also brightening and rejuvenating the eye area. It’s thick yet feels incredibly smooth and light on the skin, absorbing quickly without any greasy residue! That means it protects against dryness and creepiness without compromises.

Meder Beauty B7R Blepharo-Rich Eye Cream, £51, SHOP NOW

Georgia reviews: Meder Beauty Red-Apax Anti-Redness Concentrate

The Red-Apax Anti-Redness Concentrate has been a total game-changer for my skin – and I know that Becki, our contributing editor has had similar levels of success with it for her rosacea-prone complexion so that makes two of us!

As someone who’s had eczema since I was small, I often struggle with dryness and irritation, especially if I’m tired or stressed, and it can be difficult to find skincare solutions that actually work (or that don’t make it worse!). This serum has been one of my favourites, and it has really quickly got to work. After just a month of using it, my skin feels calmer, more hydrated, and noticeably less inflamed. It’s soothing, lightweight, and easy-to-use. And, of course, best of all, it gives my skin the relief it desperately needs.

Meder Beauty Red-Apax Anti-Redness Concentrate, £90, SHOP NOW

Becki reviews Arma-Lift Age Well Firming Concentrate 

Ever since I entered my 30s (the time from when your skin’s collagen production really starts to slow down), I’ve intensified by anything to keep wrinkles and dehydration at bay. But, I need to dodge anything that will sensitise my reactive complexion. With my cosmetic science training to guide me, the Arma-Lift concentrate stands out for its research-backed ingredients. Peptides are really having a moment right now, and the EGF peptides it contains, as well as resveratrol and plant stem cells, are going to kickstart your skin’s collagen production, while prebiotics soothe and enhance your microbiome for less reactive, smoother-looking skin.

What’s particularly impressive is that Arma-Lift is designed with perimenopausal and menopausal skin in mind, addressing hormonal changes that lead to dryness and wrinkling — while being non-irritating and antioxidant-rich. Plus, if you’re considering any tweakments soon, such as laser, the concentrate can help speed up the post-treatment recovery process too.

Meder Beauty Arma-Lift Age Well Firming Concentrate, £115, SHOP NOW

Interested in trying Meder Beauty for yourself? We are offering a 15% discount off the brand on the TTG shop, plus double loyalty points for all of March!

Find more skincare solutions for all your main concerns, over at the TTG skincare shop.

Written in partnership with Meder Beauty