When guardian announced they were rolling out free professional skincare consultations with their pharmacists — now officially Certified Derma Experts — I knew I had to try it for myself.
You guys know my skin can be manja sometimes, so if there’s something new (and FREE!) that helps me understand it better, I’m already halfway there.
I went during the launch preview, and honestly… I didn’t expect to be that impressed.
The moment I walked in
The place was buzzing — media, influencers, skincare lovers everywhere. But what caught my attention were the little consultation booths. Each one had a Guardian pharmacist ready for 1-to-1 sessions, and next to them? A sleek device from Korea that looked like it came straight out of a sci-fi skin clinic.
Turns out, that’s the AI-powered Skin Health Check tool that Guardian is rolling out across their stores. And let me tell you… this thing works FAST.
The Skin Check
They sat me down, and placed the device around my face.
Three minutes — literally three! — and the results popped up.
My skin was analysed across 12 different categories including wrinkles, dark circles, pores, blemishes, dehydration, acne… basically all the things we secretly worry about but pretend we don’t.
And here’s the part I loved:
The pharmacist didn’t just read the results. She explained them — properly. No fear-mongering, no “you MUST buy this,” no confusing jargon. Just a calm breakdown of what’s happening with my skin and why.
What I learned
Apparently, a lot of us are struggling with sensitive skin issues — eczema, acne, pigmentation, all that fun stuff — and Guardian has actually built a whole “Radiance Academy” to train their pharmacists to deal with exactly these problems.
So when they say “Certified Derma Expert,” it’s not just a cute title.
They’ve gone through actual training by dermatologists and brand partners.
As someone who reads reviews, watches TikTok tips, listens to aunties, cousins, and friends… the misinformation is REAL. Talking to a trained pharmacist felt so refreshing.
My favourite part?
It’s free.
And it’s available nationwide.
You don’t need an appointment; you just pop into your nearest guardian, ask for the Skin Health Check, and get personalised advice on the spot.
No pressure to buy.
No awkwardness.
Just genuinely helpful guidance.
I walked in curious and walked out feeling like I finally understood my skin in a more structured way — not based on vibes and TikTok trends.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed walking down the skincare aisle (hi, it’s me 🙋🏻♀️), this new guardian service seriously helps narrow things down. Their pharmacists really are your friendly neighbourhood Derma Experts now.
So yes — highly recommend. Go get your skin checked, ask alllll the questions, and walk out feeling like you’ve unlocked the cheat codes to your own face.
And bonus: if you’re a MYguardian Rewards member, you get vouchers and a sample kit too.
If you are not yet a MYguardian Rewards member, use my referral code 38810328 to get 150 MYpoints.
Not bad for a 3-minute scan, kan? 💛
Aliyawanders 
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