Our Story
Skincare Built on Evidence, Not Promises.
Maxine Dean Skincare was founded on a single conviction: that the most effective skincare is the kind that tells you exactly what it does and why.
The Founder
From a Dermatology Clinic to a Clean Lab.
Maxine Dean spent fifteen years as a clinical aesthetician, watching clients spend thousands on products that overpromised and underdelivered. The industry was full of beautiful packaging and vague claims — but very little transparency about what was actually inside.
In 2018, she partnered with a cosmetic chemist and a board-certified dermatologist to build something different: a small, focused line of formulas where every active ingredient is chosen because the clinical evidence says it works — not because it photographs well.
Today, Maxine Dean Skincare remains a deliberately small collection. Three products. Each one developed over eighteen months of testing. Each one fragrance-free, dermatologist-tested, and formulated without fillers.
Our Philosophy
Less, but better.
We believe a three-step routine with the right actives outperforms a ten-step routine built on trend ingredients. Our formulas are designed to work together — or independently — so you can build a practice that fits your skin and your life.
Clinical Actives Only
Every ingredient earns its place through peer-reviewed research. If the evidence isn't there, neither is the ingredient.
Full Transparency
We publish the concentration of every key active. No proprietary blends, no hidden percentages, no marketing language in place of science.
Fragrance-Free, Always
Fragrance is the leading cause of cosmetic contact dermatitis. We removed it entirely — from every formula, without exception.
Dermatologist-Tested
Every product is tested under dermatological supervision before it reaches you. Not a marketing claim — a non-negotiable step in our process.
Key Ingredients
What we put in — and why.
We source pharmaceutical-grade actives and pair them with skin-compatible botanicals chosen for their synergy, not their story.
Every formula is available in our medical-grade skincare store — including anti-aging creams, skin lightening serums, and acne treatments.
L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
15%Neutralises free radicals, inhibits melanin synthesis, and stimulates collagen production. Stabilised with ferulic acid and vitamin E for maximum potency and shelf life.
Encapsulated Retinol
0.3%Time-released delivery minimises irritation while accelerating cell turnover, smoothing fine lines, and improving skin texture over 8–12 weeks of consistent use.
Triple-Weight Hyaluronic Acid
2%Three molecular weights penetrate at different depths — surface, mid-dermis, and deep — delivering layered hydration that lasts up to 72 hours.
Ceramide NP
1%Replenishes the skin's natural lipid barrier, reducing transepidermal water loss and protecting against environmental aggressors.
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