Jake Agnew
Founder
Jake is the Founder of Skincare Hero. Plagued by acne in his early teens, Jake turned to science to learn more about how skincare products actually work. He is committed to researching and recommending the best products, based on science. Jake attended Penn State University where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Information Technology. Using what he learned in school, Jake founded Skincare Hero with the goals of educating people on how to properly take care of your skin.

Jake Agnew's recent articles

Features 3 years ago

The Hottest Skincare Brands on TikTok

We looked at TikTok to find the most most popular brands on the platform. Our research uncovers the most popular brands by hashtag, the most popular by the following count, and the brands with the most published videos. With TikTok becoming the go-to platform for discovering the newest trends in beauty, you may be surprised […]
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Features 3 years ago

The Most Searched Skincare Brands

From Clinique to CeraVe, we looked at search data to find the most searched skincare brands across the world. When it comes to skincare, everyone has a different take. Thats because everyone's skin is unique, and everyone has different goals. While the market has so many products to offer, we wanted to see which brands […]
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Product Reviews 3 years ago

The Ordinary Buffet Review

If you're looking for products to help with signs of aging, The Ordinary Buffet serum may be a great fit for you. Before you give it a try, read our review to learn more about the ingredients and how this serum can become part of your daily skincare routine.
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Product Reviews 3 years ago

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution Review

The Ordinary's AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution can be helpful in improving skin texture and tone. While only recommended to be used twice per week, its powerful ingredients work wonders for your skin. To see if this product is a fit for you, below is our detailed review on this fan favorite product.
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Acne 3 years ago

What Does Acne Prone Skin Mean?

Although every individual has similar acne-causing triggers, some people are more prone to developing the skin blemishes because of larger pores and more overactive oil glands. Here is more information to help you to understand what exactly acne prone skin means.
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Exfoliants 4 years ago

8 Best Body Scrubs

You may have an exfoliating product in your skincare routine that you use on your face, but what about your body? Read on to learn more about exactly why exfoliating the entire body is important, as well as the best body scrubs.
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Acne 4 years ago

Mask Acne: How to Get Rid of Maskne

For those who wear masks comes something that most people didn’t expect to experience: mask acne. We know it’s important to keep each other safe, but mask-related acne is undoubtedly frustrating. Here is what you need to do to prevent maskne, as well as treat spots as they arise.
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Combination Skin 4 years ago

6 Best Exfoliators for Combination Skin

You may have heard of the importance of exfoliating your skin. But what products should people with combination skin use?
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