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Last updated: 07/10/2025
Jade Emery
Edit&Echo Lead Editor
I Tried the AI-Powered Skincare Brand Taking Over The Internet
It was May in New York. The weather was perfect. Summer plans were being made. And I was still hiding behind layers of concealer. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I was frustrated to see my skin hadn't improved despite my exhausting 12-step routine, so it was time for a change.
I had my eye on this custom skincare brand called MDacne that seemed to be everywhere on my feed. After going viral on TikTok and Instagram, I began seeing it featured ALL over the place, including Dermatology Times, Forbes, and Brit+Co.
Even more impressive? The same investors who backed Airbnb, Dropbox, and DoorDash have invested in MDacne and they rarely invest in beauty brands.
Editor's Note: MDacne is offering your first kit for FREE—just pay shipping. (Limited Time Offer).
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MDacne analyzes information that customers provide through a 2-minute quiz on their website to create a simple 3-step routine with completely customized ingredients tailored to your specific acne concerns.
They use artificial intelligence to cross-reference data from over 1,000,000 customers and 100's of customized ingredients to choose the perfect formula for YOU.
Their tech is so advanced, it took AI experts from Stanford working alongside a dermatologist with 35+ years of experience to perfect it.
It sounded a bit far-fetched, but after seeing insane transformations from MDacne customers, I decided to give it a try myself... and when I tell you that I was stunned by the results, I'm not exaggerating.
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I appreciate that my skincare set included detailed information about each ingredient in my custom formula, so I knew EXACTLY what I was putting on my skin, and why it was chosen for me.
In my skin quiz, I said that stubborn acne scars and active breakouts were my main concerns, so my treatment cream was formulated with powerful actives like customized retinoids and niacinamide, perfectly balanced for my skin type. Unlike harsh acne treatments I'd tried before that left my face red and peeling, my MDacne treatment cream was gentle yet incredibly effective.
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Most acne cleansers either strip my skin completely or don't clean deep enough, so I was curious to see how my custom cleanser would perform. The formula was perfectly balanced—not too harsh, not too gentle.
Following MDacne's application tips, I massaged it onto damp skin for 30 seconds before rinsing. Not only did it remove every trace of makeup and oil, but my face felt clean without that tight, dry feeling I usually get. The anti-inflammatory ingredients helped calm my active breakouts from day one!
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I was most excited about MDacne's moisturizer because finding one that doesn't clog pores while still hydrating acne-prone skin feels impossible. The idea of a moisturizer specifically formulated for MY skin's needs seemed too good to be true.
My custom moisturizer felt lightweight yet deeply hydrating. Within the first week, I noticed my skin looked less inflamed in the mornings. After about six weeks, the acne scars I'd been battling for years looked noticeably lighter, and my complexion was so clear and smooth that I actually felt confident leaving my apartment with just SPF—no concealer needed. That's when I knew this was a game-changer.
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MDacne streamlined my complicated 12-step routine into a simple, powerful regimen that actually works. They recommend retaking the quiz every two months before each shipment to ensure your formula evolves with your skin's changing needs.
That means MDacne has cut my skincare product shopping down from hours a month to three minutes every two months. With the dramatic improvements in my complexion, not to mention the time and money I've saved, I've found my skincare system for life.
For anyone struggling with acne or acne scars, MDacne is the only skincare I'd recommend.
Editor's Note: MDacne is offering your first kit for FREE—just pay shipping. (Limited Time Offer).
