The Truth About DR SAM BUNTING - Dr Sam Skincare Review 

Hey guys and welcome back to Mad About Skin where I wanted to share with you a skincare brand review of the Dr Sam Bunting skincare line. I would love to know any thoughts and feelings you have on this skin care line and any products from them you have tried.. Sending you all so much love xx

I really enjoy videos where you review an entire product line, finding the "gems" among them. I always stick with affordable products, but every once in a while, I like to treat myself to a more expensive, special product. So the mask has definitely caught my attention!! This may end up on my birthday list this year, as I will be turning 60! (I don't know HOW this is possible!!)❤️❤️❤️ Well done, Rob!!

Thanks for this video! I have combination skin and I actually love the flawless moisturizer :) (and the Brightly serum too!)

Dear Rob, I believe this second time you are reviewing Dr Sam's FLAWLESS NIGHTLY SERUM and failing to mention that it has Granactive Retinoid. If I relied only on your review, I would get a wrong idea about this serum. Also, mentioning that the eye serum has Granactive Retinoid would have been helpful. Although, I am not a fan of this skincare line (I find it to be too overpriced), I hope in the future you could help your followers to be better informed, as well as to be fair to Dr S. Bunting's skin care line, and people who worked on it. Wishing you a peaceful Sunday evening and a good start for the new week.

I've only tried the Flawless Nightly Serum. I knew I could probably buy the actives for separate and cheaper. But I was JUST starting to get into a more proactive routine. So it was initially worth being able to introduce 1 simplified step as a beginner.

You are such a reliable guy, thank you for the video its really helpful 🍇🍒🎀

The brightly serum has a vit c and the nightly has a Granactive Retinoid. Both the serums have niacinamide, azilaic acid, and bakuchiol. The key differences are the vit c and the retinoid. That's why one is marketed for day and the other for night. I've used her line. I love all the products from her line, except for the spfs. Mineral doesn't work for me. My children finished up the spf and my 8yro son loved the hybrid one so I'll be repurchasing all the products. My only complaint is the packaging on the cleanser. I wish it came in a flip top packaging to save on packaging. Thanks for another great review. ❤️

Thank you for your review!!!! Very good!!!

My favorites: the cleanser. Brightly serum. Nautralising gel, and the moisturizer :)

At first, I didn’t like the cleanser, but then I realized after I finished it and when back to my usual double cleanse, that her cleanser didn’t bother my eyes while the oil and Neutrogena cleanser do. Also, it’s easier and quicker than the double cleanse. So I ordered more cleanser and the handy-dandy refill. Don’t much like the spfs so I’m not re-ordering. I just reordered the eye cream and the nightly serum both of which have granactive retinol. The eye cream I can use every night, but the nightly serum, not always. So I haven’t ordered her more potent serum yet. She says to go through several cycles before you upgrade. My skin is looking pretty good, considering I’m 73. No age spots, fine wrinkles are minimized, kind of glowy, so I will continue to use these three of her products as well as Timeless and Maelove. I really don’t find them that expensive compared to many others.

Thank you so much for your very informative review❤️. Sadly too expensive for my budget.

Love the video- her cleanser is a HG for me!

I am enjoying Dr Sams products I like the brightly serum, spf which I found to be a more hydrating mineral spf which usually dries my skin. I also like both the revival mask and moisturiser and her body moisturiser. The nightly serum is fine. I also like the lip balm which is lovely and the cleanser is fine. Price is higher than I usually pay but if it’s a treat or a present then I think fair especially since it’s created by a Harley St dermatologist and having lived in London for 4 years I know you can pay a lot more. I also like that you can buy some in a pack and would definitely like to see a chemical spf which I tend to use more often. Good video Rob and keep it up

Brightly, my skin loves it! The only negative point is that I have to buy the bundle nightly and Brightly as I am not able to get Brightly alone where I live... the nightly is well tolerated in my neck so I ll keep use it!

I have enjoyed learning from Dr Sam but I agree with other comments here that, actually, she only talks about issues her products treat/address & only ingredients that are in those products. I feel like her socials are really just extended adverts for her services and/or skincare line. Once I'd learned the basics, I found that Dr Sam's content had little more to teach me.

Hi there - FYI the Dr Sam sunscreen is a combination sunscreen not just a physical one. Dr Dray reviewed this in 2019 - I just looked to confirm the info. Great video - I have used lots of the Dr Sam range. For reference I am 57 years old with dehydrated sensitive skin. Nightly serum - I didn't really get anywhere with that - either it did nothing or irritated my skin when I increased usage so I gave up. I currently use the tinted physical sunscreen - Gossamer tint - which is nice but does leave the skin a bit too shiny - esp around my eyes. It is comfortable to use though. The cleanser was too drying for my dehydrated skin. The untinted Gossamer physical sunscreen was a nightmare for me - it pilled every single time no matter what I did. Flawless lip is nice - very thick and soothing, I personally liked the moisturiser but overall it wasn't hydrating enough so I had to use tons of it and when using the lighter one in the summertime I felt it didn't hydrate my skin at all. Hope my personal experience helps anyone considering the Dr Sam range 😊

I love the revival mask. It is so hydrating. It also makes a good hand cream

Hello! I was wondering if you had any plans to try Trinny London skincare range :) would be interested to hear your thoughts.

I liked the untinted mineral sunscreen, didn't think much of the cleanser for the price... pretty much out of my budget price range, when I can get prescription treatments and drugstore cleansers/moisturisers for a lot cheaper.

Hi Rob I like Dr Sam's youtube channel and the brand matches her overall elegant aesthetic, but tbh it's priced a bit higher than I want to pay. I may try the mineral spf, as I'm a fitzpatrick one and whitecast has to be really obvious to look bad on me. If it is a hydrating mineral spf, it may be worth a try for me (super dry, mature, rosacea and eczema prone). I get my azelaic acid on prescription from my GP and my retinoid from G&G - both of which work really well for me. For a night time eye product the Avene physiolift retinaldehyde is working well and it's a lot cheaper than the Dr Sam eye product shown. At some point I might treat myself to the mask and try it as a daily moisturiser - perhaps when I order the spf? I did order some Paula's choice products during their recent sitewide 20% off sale in the UK. Of the three ordered none irritated my skin, but the stand out for me is the clinical dry skin cream in the purple tube. It's also one of their most expensive moisturisers unfortunately. It has a beautiful texture and is really comforting on my dry/irritated skin and yet sits well under spf and makeup all day. Still not enough for overnight (where I need something even richer and more occlusive), but I may try their body cream for that next time. Despite the higher price tag I may cave and get it again in the Autumn, when my skin will be going mental with the change in season. I'm really enjoying it just now, but by the time it's used up we should have better weather and something less rich will probably work at that time. The other two were from the standard dry skin range - the mineral spf30 and the hydrating overnight mask. The mineral spf is a bit drying and has a more obvious white cast than the calm range spf does and the mask is nowhere near enough hydration for me (it pills used over the clinical moisturiser btw - despite them saying to use it over a moisturiser). Layered three times (it's a 100ml plus tube) it works fine as a traditional moisturising mask, but won't be a repurchase. I will of course try your mineral spf once it is available (in the hope it isn't too drying), but obviously will need to use a moisturiser underneath with that too. it does sound like it will be a much better price and that's always a bonus. My absolute favourite mineral spf is by skinceuticals, but it's gone up in price to £44 for 50mls - which is why I'm no longer buying it. At the previous £36 I could just about justify it, but not at £44 ouch. A 50ml bottle in the colder months lasts me a couple of months, but in warmer weather it's a month if that - no way can I pay £44 for it per month on my budget. The Avene version is fairly similar to the skinceuticals in texture and application, but it's more drying on the skin. It's also between £13 and £18, depending if it's on offer and more sustainable as a repeat purchase. Best wishes.

THANK YOU!

Thanks. I wish her products were more affordable.

hi!!! new to ur videos snd adore u & them. question would this moisturizer be a perfect pair with tretinoin in the p.m. ? i’ve been using too many active s . eeesh

Happy Sunday.. Love you x

Wishing you a great week ahead my love 💕

Rob please can you review the Trinny London skincare range?

Love the much texture of the cleanser!! Kind of expensive to ship to US☹️. Also tried the moisturizer but found it a bit too thick

If you have to compare face theory azelaic acid, and Paula choice vs Dr Sam . Which one do you like better and why . Thanks

Like 👍🏻 😁!! Have always heard stellar things, just too pricey, I just don’t go there. Thanks Rob!

I found the cleanser a bit drying and nothing special. Brightly pilled like mad. I gave them away to my 19 year old who recons the 2 products have cleared up her acne. So works for some.

I never thought they would be as good as they sound 😳 I'll definitely check them in detail

I’d love to try this brand but really can’t afford it. But I’ve found so much HG affordable skincare, so I’m not having too much FOMO 😂

I Love brightly and use the nightly from my neck down, it’s so gentle. Definitely holy grails for me:)

Hi Rob, A quick question, after the eye serum, do I need to apply an eye cream also? If yes, any recommendations? Budget ones if possible. Thanks.

Been using her products since they launched five years ago. Love them all especially the new moisturiser intense and nightly pro. Would not use any other skincare line now and at 60 years young I’ve tried them all from high end to low end.Consistency and products you love to use and actually give results are key ❤

What about the nightly pro, have you tried it?

It is boogie..If I lived there I will definitely go for it!

You are very wrong about the nightly serum Rob, it’s main active is granactive retinoid which is very punchy , I have rosecea and I am building up to using it every other night, buffeted. This is a fabulous formulation. Love your channel by the way.

Wouldn’t you use the mask at night and the moisturizer in the morning before makeup?

I do love Dr Sam's videos but wouldn't feel the need to purchase her skincare line. I can get similar/better for cheaper.

Dear Rob, 1) Critical wavelengt is the most important factor in chosing sunscreen. Current regulations are clearly outdated and they require that 90 % of absorption occurs up to 370 nm, and not up to 400 nm! That means that no sunscreen can realiable provide excellent protection against UVA 1, ie 370 to 400 nm. 2) Non visible mineral sunscreen are acheived thanks to modern nano sized mineral particles. However, if you want the mineral sunscreen to provide excellent UVA 1 protection, it by necessity needs to be whiter because of the use of larger particles which more reflect and less absorb the rays. 3) The white cast has been heavily demonised in media, but any make up is visible on the skin, right? 4) Chemical sunscreens have the opposite problem, ie they are not visible on the skin, but they are very visible indeed on the fabric (cotton, wool etc.), either before or after washing, in terms of permanent brown or yellow stains. 5) LOreal has a new filter for 380 to 400 nm protection, its trade name is Mexoryl 400 and it is included in their new UVMUNE 400 line for La Roche Posay. 6) Pierre Fabre also has a new filter for up to 450 nm, although it goes even further, it is trade name is TriAsorB and it is included in several Avene sunscreens in their Orange line. I have tried sunscreens with both of these new filters.

The nightly serum has granactive retinoid. Both the serums have bakuchiol. But I would not pay £44 for a granactive retinoid

Oh I thought Daily sunscreen was a chemical sunscreen

I couldn't use these products. They are too drying and I had to pass them along to my mom with oily skin because you can't return any of the products from the US. I thought it would work for me since Dr Sam said she has rosacea and drier skin, but I found the cleanser overly drying and the moisturizers weren't nearly moisturizing enough for my skin. Also the cleanser didn't work to fully remove makeup and sunscreen, so I didn't like that it didn't really work and it was so drying. When I used just the system (cleanser, serum, moisturizer) my skin got dehydrated. I started seeing fine lines I hadn't had before, it was not good. I should have listened to all the reviews that said that, especially about the moisturizers. Also to be honest I didn't like any of the textures. I didn't find them pleasant enough for the price. Also I found the serums irritating on my sensitive rosacea skin. They caused redness and stinging, and after that I learned I can't use vitamin c or azelaic acid. I really love the medik8 bakuchiol serum instead! It works so much better for me. I've never tried the eye cream! I prefer other ones that are easier to get in the US and more affordable.

I think £37 is too much for a retinoid eye cream (the nightly eye serum) I have now switched to Avene physiolift eyes. It has retinal in it and is nearly half the price

I do like the brand as a whole,...even though the products are on the more pricey side. The cleanser, mask & eye serum being my faves, but the moisturiser not so much.

I do love Dr Sam Buntings RU-vid Channel and I've learnt a lot from it. However, I do find it annoying that she only ever mentions or promotes her own products. Also, the price point is a little to high for me to try any of her products yet.

I wish the products were less focused on Niacinamide, my skin reacts badly to it:(

My only experience is with the sunscreen, which was a definite fail for me. My skin is oily in the summer and combination in the winter. Finding a sunscreen for oily skin, while living in a humid, steamy climate is a challenge. I want excellent protection, which doesn’t feel heavy on the skin and doesn’t remain sticky after application. While Dr. Sam’s sunscreen supposedly offered protection and did not feel heavy, it remained horribly sticky, unpleasantly slick and stained my clothing. I was quite disappointed because the SPF was advertised as suitable for all skin types. I was further disappointed when the company didn’t accept the return of two unopened containers for a refund. My final disappointment was that my review, which simply said the formula was not suitable for a mix of oily skin in a humid environment, was never posted on her website. I realize that my final disappointment may sound naive, but I had relied on what I perceived as the company’s claim for transparency. Thanks very much for such a thorough review.

I dread to think just how difficult your channel is for people who lip read!!

Still waiting for Regime Labs review. 🤔

Gossamer was a huge disappointment for and with mask I was not impressed as well, not bad but wont buy again.

I love her brightly serum, I use it for years now. The rest... Nothing special.

🔥🔥🔥👍….

I wanted to try her line but just recently found out she’s not really a dermatologist. Doctor, yes, but not a dermatologist. I find that very misleading and not authentic. :(

Slightly off topic. Have you tried an LED facemask?

You're too smart to get sucked into the whole "eye cream" scene!!! Don't waste your money; unless you're getting this for free!!!

Just started using Dr. Sam’s this week. Are you still a fan of it?

Your face theory code is not working anymore.

I bought their trial kit. My skin is itchy and red and tight,,,no thanks

🥰🥰😹🤩 dr. Sam Bunting, and You show the backside Of the container. Nice barcode. But it is about the content not the container. 🥰 Omg that eye cream sounds like heaven 🧚🏼

I’ve been using the nightly and brightly serums, the SPF and light flawless moisturiser for nearly 2 weeks now…I have to say they are the best products I’ve ever used…my skin has never looked so good!!! Also, I don’t get a white cast with the SPF 🧴 😃