The green tea/red light study blew me away! That is absolutely crazy, so thanks for shining a light on the real story. I don't use red light therapy, but it's a good reminder to look more deeply at the primary literature when you see those claims. Thank you!
Yuuup, it kind of reminds me of the “blue light blockers” (actually, it very much reminds me of that lol). Antioxidants are good! But these bold claims I hear related to them, phew.
Trying to clear some semi-used products before buying anymore, this is inspiration to plow thru it! I also keep repeating what you said about Black Friday, "there WILL be other sales!"
I often use the Banila Co Clean It Zero cleansing balm as my sole nightly cleanser. It does such a good job of removing everything, including eye makeup, and washes clean off, that often I don’t feel the need to do a 2nd cleanse! Also I love that Peach Slices toner! I actually started using it based off a recommendation from you, Alice 😁. 1-2 years ago I made a comment asking for an alternative to CosRX snail essence since that one doesn’t really do anything for me, and you recommended the Peach Slices, and I’ve been using it ever since! I apply it day and night, after the Missha First Treatment essence and before serum.
The Missha Mugwort is one of my HG's for reducing redness, although their Red Algae essence is something I IMMEDIATELY miss when I run out. Thanks for the reminder that there will always be more sales. I kept that in mind during the holidays and it really helped!
Had a really great year watching your videos, always look forward to your uploads and save them for when I'm doing my routine/LED as well 😂 Happy holidays, Alice!
Agree that the BOJ sunscreen makes a brilliant primer. I’m also a lot older than you and said before I could happily call the BOJ sun serum my HG. Having said that, am now trying the Abib serum and it’s lovely too.
Always nice to see how the preferences evolve over time and with new discoveries ☺ I wanted to like the GInseng Moist Sun Serum from BoJ but it is way too moist and makes me (as an oily type) too shiny. Felt like a mirror after the application.
I am presently using Alpyn Beauty’s Super Peptide +Ghostberry Barrier Repair Cream. It’s extremely emollient but for $62, I liked Eadem’s Airy Cloud Moisturizer better. Will be curious to hear your review. I also started to single cleanse with oil and for someone with dry skin living in a dry climate, it’s amazing. Here’s to a great New Year and many more empties. ❤
Yesss ghostberry!! That’s the one, thank you! Ooh good to know, curiosity will get me though (and to this day I think they get sustainability in a way that very, very few brands do) Cheers to the New Year! 🥂
Jumping up and down!!! Thanks for the deets on the IL coq-10 sale!! I’ve been watching the Ulta site waiting for that to go on sale. Can’t wait to get that toner back in rotation 🙌🏼
The Graymelin canola crazy cleansing oil is really amazing if you don't do a lot of heavy makeup. I used to have a roommate, even though she and I have different skin types, I'm an oily combination and she is a dry combination but we both share the same 500ml (17 fl.oz) bottle. I also find the original canola version is somehow lighter and easier to wash than the more expensive pink or green bottles also from Graymelin.
Interesting find.on green tree amd LED. Green tea can be found in many fat loss and cellulite creams, I avoid it putting anything with it on my face not interested in losing facial fat.. Cq10 is way better.
Thank you Alice for making these videos, because you make better decisions about what to buy in the future. I hope you are well and have a nice new year 🥰
I use the Q10 serum from The Inkey List mixed with 1-3 drops of The Ordinary Pycnogenol. That combo has been my antioxidant of choice for quite some time. I don’t use a light treatment just notice that my skin doesn’t look or feel as well without my combo.
I also finished the Anua toner and the BoJ sunscreen this year and loved both, although not my favourites in that I won't repurchase them, as they were not hydrating enough for me. I double cleanse every single day though, I use the curel or Fancl oil cleaner, or sometimes Farmacy cleansing balm, as I wear a full face of makeup all the time and there is no other way to remove it, as I don't like makeup wipes and micellar water does not really work as well, so I use that for just point removal of lip and eye makeup before going in with an oil or balm. I really want to try the Make prem Intceca range as I heard it's pretty good
Have you tried any of the designated makeup removers (for lashes/lips?) I have one coming up very soon from Cezane-small spoiler but I absolutely LOVE it!
awwwwww man I actually didn't realize the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen had fragrance, I've been wanting to try it! But I try very hard not to put something on my face every day that has fragrance so that's a no go
I've been using the Mary&May 6 Peptide Complex Serum . Me and my Husband both like it a lot . I have seen results around the eye area and people have been complementing my skin Girl My skin. Not my Makeup.
The Sulwhasoo night mask is $54 for 4oz !! That is not bad. I tried the first care serum recently and oh boy, it was so so good. I should go out and buy the lottery😂 I use argeriline both on my crow's feet and 11s. Yes. Long back Angie on hot&flashy debunked the green tea story dissecting the study.
@AliceintheRabbitHole It is difficult to quantify. I used it for a year and thought I did not see a difference in my 11s. But then I realized that it remained the same without worsening over the past 2 years. I am 60 and small crow's feet appear only when I crinkle my eyes to smile. At rest, I don't have any lines or wrinkles. So my evaluation is that it prevented worsening of lines but did not reduce existing deep lines. One other youtube influencer(maryellenover60) mentioned that she used the 20% argereline (skin diva) and it reduced her nasolabial folds.
I am SOOOO irritated that I bought a huge bottle of the NuFACE gel right before I discovered the zip gel. It’s by far the quintessential best gel on the market for conductivity.
It really is! I feel ya though. I didn’t have much to compare the Nuface gel to originally, so when I tried Ziip it felt like, “…is this what I’ve been missing!?”
Just started the G&G C Glow serum & their balm cleanser. Update on the Reviv Ultimate serum: used the entire bottle, 1.69 FL OZ. Did not see much improvement on my face, but liked it and saw a small improvement on my "turkey" neck. Not sure if I'd spend that money again on one serum. I think I'm going to try my Retinaldehyde on my neck and see if I get irritated. If no irritation, will look for improvements after a couple of months. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!! Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
Thanks for the update! I feel you on looking for whether the investment in a product is worth it. Though I’m very excited to hear how the G&G goes. Those are both suuuuch good products and yet very affordable 😁
I wanted to love that LAGOM cleanser so much because I was looking for something light in the a.m. that wouldn't be stripping. But it dried me out so bad! I do, however, want to try the Good Light moisturizer. And the SKIN1004 biome moisturizer. But which one first!? Also, a rec! Been really enjoying the new antioxidant emulsion from Jordan Samuel Skin: Antioxidant Treatment Emulsion. I think your skin would really like it.
Just a comment, your love and the results of the Chogongjin Youngan Jin Cream. I've heard from several that the Bloomeffects Royal Tulip Moisturizing Nectar has you waking up to beautiful, plump nourished skin as well. Thinking of buying one or the other for my dry skin.
It’s so funny you’d mention that one. Bloomeffects is a brand I’ve been eyeing for ages! However, I couldn’t resist that the price is incredible on Chogongjin, hence it won out on my “to try” list. If I see a good sale on Bloomeffects though…
Have you had a chance to discuss this with the head of maysama, Bev? She's been on a lot of channels and seems pretty open to discussing her products. I would just be curious to see that conversation. Thank you for your videos I enjoy them.
@AliceintheRabbitHole I've been in touch with her on Instagram. Because I was using the serum with my red light treatment. And I started to wonder after seeing the conversation about pulse light, If the pulse light replaced basically the need to use the serum. I'm still not really sure what the answer to that is. I think the answer is no you still need to use it. Natch 🤣 I mentioned your video to her on Instagram. So I don't think it'll be a total surprise if you contact her. Happy New Year! Looking forward to your content in 2024!
I found the peach and Lily copper peptides to work better for in my routine than The Ordinary. I want to love TO's but omg it's so insanely difficult for me to not get sensitivity. I don't use it with any actives but if tret is used the day before or the day after copper peptides, my skin is a goner and I spend days reigning it in. I don't have sensitive skin, I use tret .05 and could basically use it every night, I'm so surprised I'm struggling. Dialing back the tret to make copper peptides work has made me experience some flaking drom tret again. Don't know if it's worth the hassle, though I do love the effects I've seen from copper peptides!
It’s very good that you isolated the problem! One of my worries with copper peptides is that there isn’t really a lot of human research, although there are plenty of anecdotal reports - and those are both VERY good and some not-so-good. TBH I feel P&L chose wisely to have a less high percentage of CP, but a whole range of other peptides included. I really love that formula!
does anyone else have a pet peeve study they see quoted in marketing all the time? mine is the one saying retinal works "11 times faster than retinol". I think if you look up the study it's some in vitro testing comparing *the same concentration* of retinal and retinol and their effect on one specific gene expression - because brands tend to use much more retinol than retinal in a product the comparison is basically irrelevant, and aside from that, gene expression probably isn't going to be linked linearly to how quickly you would see results!! yet all the major retinal brands quote this 😤😤
I never double cleanser in the traditional way, even in summer. I have been taking down Anessa Milk and cushion foundation only using a cotton pad with micellar water and Bioderma Sensibio Gel wash. Takes time, but doesn't irritate me. I do not recommended this! My skin is known to behave illogically.
I hear ya, it’s hard to make recommendations for others as everyone has different skin AND different preferences! But yep, whatever works for us works ☺️
Force shield is what I used before I found k beauty and was able to use chemical filters. Definitely wanna try the BOJ ginseng spf, just waiting to find a really good deal. Still need to try the round lab spf too but I can’t break away from my beloved Isntree watery Sun gel ❤️💧🧡
I feel the BOJ is closer to the Isntree, especially if you like the look of Isntree’s on. BoJ is definitely more glowy. Check Vana for deals, that’s where I bought mine for something like $5 lol!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole in the last couple months I had a horrible experience with SV and, sadly, will never be ordering from them again. SK has never let me down though, so I’ll likely pay more, but actually receive my items
The Chogongjin cream is one of my favourite discoveries this year. I bought it due to your recommendation! 🤩🤩 There's also a sleeping mask in the range, the jar is looks slightly different. Have you tried it, Alice? I'm thinking of buying it once I finish the Youngjin cream runs out. I also want to try the oil from Chogongjin.
Shush up! U crack me up! That’s why we love you! I am guilty for buying into the green tea before red light! Woo hoo for co q10 I love love my timeless one. I will layer that after my copper peptide before red light now! Hugs
Thankfully I never believed in green tea before red light. And the maysama serum for over 60 bucks ?? What a ripoff. Every single company clearly states, that the mask should be used on clean, dry skin. It’s that simple. I am baffled that so many, even RUclips influencers believe in that !!! Thank you so much for clarifying that ! Love your empties, and Love to you, Alice, I hope you had wonderful Christmas ❤
Speaking or argireline and matrixyl, Maelove's Peptide Squad has both of those in it and copper peptides. At least one derm I follow has said it's probably her best anti-aging product of the year. How do you feel about Asian beauty hair care products?
Oh how you’re asking at the right time - I have a haircare haul coming in (from both YesStyle and stylevana so..delivery date is TBD lol) I’ll have to look that product up, thanks for mentioning it!
Please Alece try the treatment lip serum from Ma:nyo, it's so so good. my lips even feel great after it wore off what is a new for me. normally my lips only feel good with constant reapplication but this treatment is phenominal ❤
I really like the Kopari lip gloss but i wish they would change the packaging. You have to be so gentle otherwise too much comes out. I have the coconut and the tinted one ( I think it's birthday cake ) Skin1004 sunscreen had a nice texture but it kinda stung my skin. I returned it.
Ah this is so true! I always squeeze out too much for the first week or so. The problem resolves itself afterwards, and by the end, I’m twisting the tube to get the very last bit out lol
@@AliceintheRabbitHoleit's such a beautiful lip gloss. I try to get it when on sale though $16 a pop ain't cheap. I just seen Ulta's upcoming sale ( Love Your Skin Event ) Maybe it's just me but not excited at all. There's only one product I'll be getting. I'm glad I took advantage of deals before Christmas. I already told myself this year to slow down. Only purchase what I need. No more buying just because it's a good deal. No reason to have more than one backup.
When I saw that the indie lee toner was in the love your skin event I was ecstatic!! I love your Ulta sale videos and I’m intrigued on your thoughts for the love your skin event!!!! I personally am not that impressed😣 The only things that caught my eye were the indie lee toner and some of the peach and lily products.
Yeahh, I found myself going, “Ulta, add more k-beauty!!” - strong start with cosrx but then it trickles off a bit. Still some good finds and omgggg hot buys are back!! I’m so excited haha
@@AliceintheRabbitHole agreed!!! Cosrx is one of my favorite brands and I usually buy their products from Amazon but I’ll definitely snag the eye patches during the Ulta sale after I saw you try them!!! They look amazing!!
It’s totally optional. My primary reason for using them is not that I worry about ROS (we don’t have data on this being harmful; think “blue light from computer screens is ruining our skin” all over again 🙄) but rather that I dislike the feeling of dry skin during the treatments
Hey Alice! Have you tried the skin1003 pro bio cica cream? I’ve just started using it recently and it’s been so great for my dehydrated skin, lightweight yet so nourishing.
Yeah, Finally I see the Indie Arie CoQ-10 on sale......BUT, Darn, it's online only, which means I have to pay shipping....dang, not spending enough for free shipping
Stylevana! Just know the shipping is a bit (…lot) slower, up to a month I would say. It’s worth it for the better prices to me personally! I haven’t made an updated video on ginseng, but suffice to say: Sulwhasoo and Donginbi are still my favorites ☺️
Whats the purpose of a toner. My mom asked me this yesterday and I who constantly researches skin care didn't even know. The internet says to refresh ur skin without stripping it is that true? I don't like to always look stuff up bc a lot of it is dangerously false, lol. So I'm rly wondering what's the purpose of a toner I thought it was to exfoliate so I'm confused, lol!
It has changed over the years. Originally, it was designed to restore the skins' ph after cleansing with soap. Now that we seldom cleanse with a bar of soap it can be used to prepare the skin for the next step, or sometimes it can exfoliate a little too. This is what I have heard from skincare brands anyway.
please consider having your face in the thumbnail. yt didn't show this vid on my main page but they always have your new vids on my main page immediately when u upload. but every time u don't I always miss your vids. I just found this lol.
Curious to find out why you don’t use green tea with LED therapy anymore. I bought the Isntree Green tea serum and toner specifically to use with that 😅
Yeah let me know if the video explained that well enough, I did start wondering if I got the concepts out of my head well enough lol Basically, I use antioxidants, but not limited to green tea. Because the theory is very much still a theory, and we don’t know that EGCG is better than, say, CoQ10
@@AliceintheRabbitHole What you shared about the study was so interesting and also disappointing! :( I can’t believe it’s being quoted so much when it actual has no scientific validity. It really shows how we must do our own research and not trust companies so blindly as they’ll use anything to sell their products. I have combo skin so I will still use the green tea products I bought (they’ve also been shown to be good for my skin type and isntree is a great brand overall, and I chose them because I saw the toner mentioned in another one of your videos!) but will definitely try other antioxidants once I’m done! Happy holidays :)
Yeahh, one of those companies has reached out to me a few times, but I’m not interested in their products - that conversation is why lol! I will say though: a lot of people use the Isntree before LED, which is priced fairly and if you have oily/normal skin, you may see the sebum balancing that I won’t. So it’s a good call, just don’t ever feel you have to $pend a lot on a product designed to be used with LED. That’s all marketing!
I tried green tea before my red light but I can't seem to be consistent about waiting 20 min in the morning to let it soak in😞 I think that idea of 20 min before comes from that study too, so maybe it's not as important?? Do you think it really matters if we put it on first or maybe it's ok just to get up, do my red light & then do my regular AM skin care w/some antioxidants tossed in there? @@AliceintheRabbitHole
I actually never heard of this 20 minutes idea! Yes, personally I think there shouldn’t be drawbacks with LED, even moreso with home devices (maybe - big maybe - in clinical settings, but home devices aren’t putting out high energy anyway). Personally I don’t worry about it, but I still like to add a nice antioxidant toner before LED. Mostly because otherwise I feel my dry skin getting dryer 🤣
If you don’t mind fragrance (and I don’t in cleanser) the old school face shop rice oil cleanser (light: there used to be - light and rich option) is PERFECT for the single oil cleanse! My skin was super sensitive and angry a couple of years ago and this method with this oil was so helpful and effective plus CHEAP! I have been reminded of this product as It’s absolutely everywhere here in Korea!
Wow, the scientific thesis by one scientist using antioxidant infusion serums is totally blown out of the water. 😂 It's fine with using whatever antioxidant rich toner, essence or serum with the red light therapy... Will wait for more research thesis to make a statement...
The green tea/red light study blew me away! That is absolutely crazy, so thanks for shining a light on the real story. I don't use red light therapy, but it's a good reminder to look more deeply at the primary literature when you see those claims. Thank you!
Yuuup, it kind of reminds me of the “blue light blockers” (actually, it very much reminds me of that lol). Antioxidants are good! But these bold claims I hear related to them, phew.
I love your empties! The overhead shot of each group makes it easy to follow as you review each individually, and categorizing them to boot. 🙌
Glad to hear you enjoy! 😁
Trying to clear some semi-used products before buying anymore, this is inspiration to plow thru it! I also keep repeating what you said about Black Friday, "there WILL be other sales!"
Always! At this point I think I can name at least one expected sale per month, not counting the surprise sales lol!
I often use the Banila Co Clean It Zero cleansing balm as my sole nightly cleanser. It does such a good job of removing everything, including eye makeup, and washes clean off, that often I don’t feel the need to do a 2nd cleanse!
Also I love that Peach Slices toner! I actually started using it based off a recommendation from you, Alice 😁. 1-2 years ago I made a comment asking for an alternative to CosRX snail essence since that one doesn’t really do anything for me, and you recommended the Peach Slices, and I’ve been using it ever since! I apply it day and night, after the Missha First Treatment essence and before serum.
Have you tried the newer Moringa Clean It Zero? It's fab!
we freaking love you alice!! hope you had a wonderful christmas with your loved ones
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas too, and have a happy New Year!! 🎆
The Missha Mugwort is one of my HG's for reducing redness, although their Red Algae essence is something I IMMEDIATELY miss when I run out. Thanks for the reminder that there will always be more sales. I kept that in mind during the holidays and it really helped!
It’s so very true; we have the Ulta sale coming up in days, and 21 Days of Beauty will be in the spring - the sales never really end!
I'am a very slow person when it comes to trying products. I just bought the Laneige cerapeptide toner. I'm in love with it!
The reformulation? Glad to hear you’re enjoying it, I still want to try it!
I've only just discovered how amazing the Skin 1004 sunscreen is this year, it blows my mind to think there might be something better!!!
Love the Sulwhasoo mask!! Need that Chogongjin ASAP!! The Bolden eye patches are SO GOOD!!
They really are! I wish Bolden was carried at Ulta/Sephora (for the accessibility; I can imagine them becoming quite a popular brand!)
Thank you for calling out the toner pad nonsense xx
cera ve toner is soothing without being too thick. underrated for sure
Had a really great year watching your videos, always look forward to your uploads and save them for when I'm doing my routine/LED as well 😂 Happy holidays, Alice!
Happy holidays!! 😁
Agree that the BOJ sunscreen makes a brilliant primer. I’m also a lot older than you and said before I could happily call the BOJ sun serum my HG. Having said that, am now trying the Abib serum and it’s lovely too.
There really are soooo many good options in K-Beauty sunscreens. Night and day from our western options!
Always nice to see how the preferences evolve over time and with new discoveries ☺ I wanted to like the GInseng Moist Sun Serum from BoJ but it is way too moist and makes me (as an oily type) too shiny. Felt like a mirror after the application.
I can believe it!
You turned me on to Indie Lee Co Q10 about 3 years ago and I love it. I still use it every day!❌️⭕️
So happy to hear you enjoy it!! I love how refreshing it feels AND my skin responds well to it, win-win all the way around 🤣
@AliceintheRabbitHole Same. Some times I say Indie Lee Take me away! A little old school calgon commercial!😄
I am presently using Alpyn Beauty’s Super Peptide +Ghostberry Barrier Repair Cream. It’s extremely emollient but for $62, I liked Eadem’s Airy Cloud Moisturizer better. Will be curious to hear your review.
I also started to single cleanse with oil and for someone with dry skin living in a dry climate, it’s amazing.
Here’s to a great New Year and many more empties. ❤
Yesss ghostberry!! That’s the one, thank you! Ooh good to know, curiosity will get me though (and to this day I think they get sustainability in a way that very, very few brands do)
Cheers to the New Year! 🥂
Jumping up and down!!! Thanks for the deets on the IL coq-10 sale!! I’ve been watching the Ulta site waiting for that to go on sale. Can’t wait to get that toner back in rotation 🙌🏼
You and me both!! 😁
The Graymelin canola crazy cleansing oil is really amazing if you don't do a lot of heavy makeup. I used to have a roommate, even though she and I have different skin types, I'm an oily combination and she is a dry combination but we both share the same 500ml (17 fl.oz) bottle. I also find the original canola version is somehow lighter and easier to wash than the more expensive pink or green bottles also from Graymelin.
I had to look this one up, thank you for sharing!
I love all the videos you make. BTW, I got to be with my family over Christmas....that was wonderful...Happy New Year to you
How nice is that! 😁 Happy New Year!!
Interesting find.on green tree amd LED. Green tea can be found in many fat loss and cellulite creams, I avoid it putting anything with it on my face not interested in losing facial fat.. Cq10 is way better.
Thank you Alice for making these videos, because you make better decisions about what to buy in the future. I hope you are well and have a nice new year 🥰
Thank you! Hope you have a great New Year too! 🎇
Ahhh. I find these some comforting ❤
I use the Q10 serum from The Inkey List mixed with 1-3 drops of The Ordinary Pycnogenol. That combo has been my antioxidant of choice for quite some time. I don’t use a light treatment just notice that my skin doesn’t look or feel as well without my combo.
Thank you for sharing! ☺️
The Kose Softymo oil cleanser works great as a one step cleanser for me! I only add a second cleanser if I’m wearing a mineral sunscreen.
Thanks for sharing!
I also finished the Anua toner and the BoJ sunscreen this year and loved both, although not my favourites in that I won't repurchase them, as they were not hydrating enough for me. I double cleanse every single day though, I use the curel or Fancl oil cleaner, or sometimes Farmacy cleansing balm, as I wear a full face of makeup all the time and there is no other way to remove it, as I don't like makeup wipes and micellar water does not really work as well, so I use that for just point removal of lip and eye makeup before going in with an oil or balm. I really want to try the Make prem Intceca range as I heard it's pretty good
Have you tried any of the designated makeup removers (for lashes/lips?) I have one coming up very soon from Cezane-small spoiler but I absolutely LOVE it!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Ive not heard of those, cool I will defo watch your video!
awwwwww man I actually didn't realize the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen had fragrance, I've been wanting to try it! But I try very hard not to put something on my face every day that has fragrance so that's a no go
Epic empties Alice!!!♥️🫶♥️
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I've been using the Mary&May 6 Peptide Complex Serum . Me and my Husband both like it a lot . I have seen results around the eye area and people have been complementing my skin Girl My skin. Not my Makeup.
The Sulwhasoo night mask is $54 for 4oz !! That is not bad. I tried the first care serum recently and oh boy, it was so so good. I should go out and buy the lottery😂
I use argeriline both on my crow's feet and 11s.
Yes. Long back Angie on hot&flashy debunked the green tea story dissecting the study.
Do you feel you’ve seen results from the argireline? I do though I struggle with quantifying it!
@AliceintheRabbitHole It is difficult to quantify. I used it for a year and thought I did not see a difference in my 11s. But then I realized that it remained the same without worsening over the past 2 years. I am 60 and small crow's feet appear only when I crinkle my eyes to smile. At rest, I don't have any lines or wrinkles. So my evaluation is that it prevented worsening of lines but did not reduce existing deep lines.
One other youtube influencer(maryellenover60) mentioned that she used the 20% argereline (skin diva) and it reduced her nasolabial folds.
I am SOOOO irritated that I bought a huge bottle of the NuFACE gel right before I discovered the zip gel. It’s by far the quintessential best gel on the market for conductivity.
It really is! I feel ya though. I didn’t have much to compare the Nuface gel to originally, so when I tried Ziip it felt like, “…is this what I’ve been missing!?”
Cera Ve hydrating foaming oil cleanser works for me as makeup removing cleanser. I’ve been loving to not to have to use two steps lately
I can’t believe I’ve never tried that one! Thank you for sharing ☺️
Just started the G&G C Glow serum & their balm cleanser. Update on the Reviv Ultimate serum: used the entire bottle, 1.69 FL OZ. Did not see much improvement on my face, but liked it and saw a small improvement on my "turkey" neck. Not sure if I'd spend that money again on one serum. I think I'm going to try my Retinaldehyde on my neck and see if I get irritated. If no irritation, will look for improvements after a couple of months.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!
Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
Thanks for the update! I feel you on looking for whether the investment in a product is worth it. Though I’m very excited to hear how the G&G goes. Those are both suuuuch good products and yet very affordable 😁
I wanted to love that LAGOM cleanser so much because I was looking for something light in the a.m. that wouldn't be stripping. But it dried me out so bad! I do, however, want to try the Good Light moisturizer. And the SKIN1004 biome moisturizer. But which one first!? Also, a rec! Been really enjoying the new antioxidant emulsion from Jordan Samuel Skin: Antioxidant Treatment Emulsion. I think your skin would really like it.
Writing that one down, thank you for the rec! 😃
Just a comment, your love and the results of the Chogongjin Youngan Jin Cream. I've heard from several that the Bloomeffects Royal Tulip Moisturizing Nectar has you waking up to beautiful, plump nourished skin as well. Thinking of buying one or the other for my dry skin.
It’s so funny you’d mention that one. Bloomeffects is a brand I’ve been eyeing for ages! However, I couldn’t resist that the price is incredible on Chogongjin, hence it won out on my “to try” list. If I see a good sale on Bloomeffects though…
Have a wonderful week. Can't wait for your Ulta video. ❌️⭕️
Hope you have a great week too! 🥰
Have you had a chance to discuss this with the head of maysama, Bev? She's been on a lot of channels and seems pretty open to discussing her products. I would just be curious to see that conversation. Thank you for your videos I enjoy them.
I haven’t but great idea ☺️
@AliceintheRabbitHole I've been in touch with her on Instagram. Because I was using the serum with my red light treatment. And I started to wonder after seeing the conversation about pulse light, If the pulse light replaced basically the need to use the serum. I'm still not really sure what the answer to that is. I think the answer is no you still need to use it. Natch 🤣 I mentioned your video to her on Instagram. So I don't think it'll be a total surprise if you contact her. Happy New Year! Looking forward to your content in 2024!
I found the peach and Lily copper peptides to work better for in my routine than The Ordinary. I want to love TO's but omg it's so insanely difficult for me to not get sensitivity. I don't use it with any actives but if tret is used the day before or the day after copper peptides, my skin is a goner and I spend days reigning it in.
I don't have sensitive skin, I use tret .05 and could basically use it every night, I'm so surprised I'm struggling. Dialing back the tret to make copper peptides work has made me experience some flaking drom tret again. Don't know if it's worth the hassle, though I do love the effects I've seen from copper peptides!
It’s very good that you isolated the problem! One of my worries with copper peptides is that there isn’t really a lot of human research, although there are plenty of anecdotal reports - and those are both VERY good and some not-so-good. TBH I feel P&L chose wisely to have a less high percentage of CP, but a whole range of other peptides included. I really love that formula!
does anyone else have a pet peeve study they see quoted in marketing all the time? mine is the one saying retinal works "11 times faster than retinol". I think if you look up the study it's some in vitro testing comparing *the same concentration* of retinal and retinol and their effect on one specific gene expression - because brands tend to use much more retinol than retinal in a product the comparison is basically irrelevant, and aside from that, gene expression probably isn't going to be linked linearly to how quickly you would see results!! yet all the major retinal brands quote this 😤😤
I never double cleanser in the traditional way, even in summer. I have been taking down Anessa Milk and cushion foundation only using a cotton pad with micellar water and Bioderma Sensibio Gel wash. Takes time, but doesn't irritate me. I do not recommended this! My skin is known to behave illogically.
I hear ya, it’s hard to make recommendations for others as everyone has different skin AND different preferences! But yep, whatever works for us works ☺️
Force shield is what I used before I found k beauty and was able to use chemical filters. Definitely wanna try the BOJ ginseng spf, just waiting to find a really good deal. Still need to try the round lab spf too but I can’t break away from my beloved Isntree watery Sun gel ❤️💧🧡
I feel the BOJ is closer to the Isntree, especially if you like the look of Isntree’s on. BoJ is definitely more glowy. Check Vana for deals, that’s where I bought mine for something like $5 lol!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole in the last couple months I had a horrible experience with SV and, sadly, will never be ordering from them again. SK has never let me down though, so I’ll likely pay more, but actually receive my items
The Chogongjin cream is one of my favourite discoveries this year. I bought it due to your recommendation! 🤩🤩 There's also a sleeping mask in the range, the jar is looks slightly different. Have you tried it, Alice? I'm thinking of buying it once I finish the Youngjin cream runs out. I also want to try the oil from Chogongjin.
Oh wow I didn’t know!! Where do you find the sleeping mask?
Please give the Japanese version Curel cleanser a try!
I am ready for the Ulta skin event. Gonna get some new thing and some old favorites!❌️⭕️
I’m so excited!! Hot buys are FIIIINALLY back!!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I know!!!!!
Even when there are just products on the screen, you make it entertaining!! “You called?”😂😂😂
Nematodes rise up!
Shush up! U crack me up! That’s why we love you! I am guilty for buying into the green tea before red light! Woo hoo for co q10 I love love my timeless one. I will layer that after my copper peptide before red light now! Hugs
Ooh timeless has a coq10!? 👀
Thankfully I never believed in green tea before red light. And the maysama serum for over 60 bucks ?? What a ripoff. Every single company clearly states, that the mask should be used on clean, dry skin. It’s that simple. I am baffled that so many, even RUclips influencers believe in that !!! Thank you so much for clarifying that ! Love your empties, and Love to you, Alice, I hope you had wonderful Christmas ❤
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas too, and happy New Year!! 😁🎇
Speaking or argireline and matrixyl, Maelove's Peptide Squad has both of those in it and copper peptides. At least one derm I follow has said it's probably her best anti-aging product of the year. How do you feel about Asian beauty hair care products?
Oh how you’re asking at the right time - I have a haircare haul coming in (from both YesStyle and stylevana so..delivery date is TBD lol)
I’ll have to look that product up, thanks for mentioning it!
Please Alece try the treatment lip serum from Ma:nyo, it's so so good. my lips even feel great after it wore off what is a new for me. normally my lips only feel good with constant reapplication but this treatment is phenominal ❤
Thank you for the rec!
I got comedones (?) by using the Cerave face wash. Do you think it will happen again if I use the hydrating toner?
I really like the Kopari lip gloss but i wish they would change the packaging. You have to be so gentle otherwise too much comes out. I have the coconut and the tinted one ( I think it's birthday cake ) Skin1004 sunscreen had a nice texture but it kinda stung my skin. I returned it.
Ah this is so true! I always squeeze out too much for the first week or so. The problem resolves itself afterwards, and by the end, I’m twisting the tube to get the very last bit out lol
@@AliceintheRabbitHoleit's such a beautiful lip gloss. I try to get it when on sale though $16 a pop ain't cheap. I just seen Ulta's upcoming sale ( Love Your Skin Event ) Maybe it's just me but not excited at all. There's only one product I'll be getting. I'm glad I took advantage of deals before Christmas. I already told myself this year to slow down. Only purchase what I need. No more buying just because it's a good deal. No reason to have more than one backup.
When I saw that the indie lee toner was in the love your skin event I was ecstatic!! I love your Ulta sale videos and I’m intrigued on your thoughts for the love your skin event!!!! I personally am not that impressed😣 The only things that caught my eye were the indie lee toner and some of the peach and lily products.
Yeahh, I found myself going, “Ulta, add more k-beauty!!” - strong start with cosrx but then it trickles off a bit. Still some good finds and omgggg hot buys are back!! I’m so excited haha
@@AliceintheRabbitHole agreed!!! Cosrx is one of my favorite brands and I usually buy their products from Amazon but I’ll definitely snag the eye patches during the Ulta sale after I saw you try them!!! They look amazing!!
One of us put 20 Isntree products on her face and this was her favourite laugh 🤭 🤭
Alice are you going to repurchase the peach & lily copper peptide serum ? I didn’t catch it in the video.
Not right now due to guilt about my other peptide serums 😅 (p&l is better, but I mustn’t waste!)
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I actually use my current body red light mask after showering on bare dry skin, shall I start using an antioxidant toner instead?
It’s totally optional. My primary reason for using them is not that I worry about ROS (we don’t have data on this being harmful; think “blue light from computer screens is ruining our skin” all over again 🙄) but rather that I dislike the feeling of dry skin during the treatments
Hey Alice! Have you tried the skin1003 pro bio cica cream? I’ve just started using it recently and it’s been so great for my dehydrated skin, lightweight yet so nourishing.
Yes! Yep that is a great cream. I’m glad they came out with a line that is so fitting for dry/dehydrated skin ☺️
Yeah, Finally I see the Indie Arie CoQ-10 on sale......BUT, Darn, it's online only, which means I have to pay shipping....dang, not spending enough for free shipping
Free for platinum/diamond! That’s always a perk of the 21 Days/LYS events ☺️
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I'll have to look into that, I neither at this point.
Alice, do you find the best prices on Sulwhasoo any place specific? I’m missing ginseng in my routine this winter. Do you have a ginseng video?
Stylevana! Just know the shipping is a bit (…lot) slower, up to a month I would say. It’s worth it for the better prices to me personally!
I haven’t made an updated video on ginseng, but suffice to say: Sulwhasoo and Donginbi are still my favorites ☺️
I don't like tingling either!❌️⭕️
Whats the purpose of a toner. My mom asked me this yesterday and I who constantly researches skin care didn't even know. The internet says to refresh ur skin without stripping it is that true? I don't like to always look stuff up bc a lot of it is dangerously false, lol. So I'm rly wondering what's the purpose of a toner I thought it was to exfoliate so I'm confused, lol!
It has changed over the years. Originally, it was designed to restore the skins' ph after cleansing with soap. Now that we seldom cleanse with a bar of soap it can be used to prepare the skin for the next step, or sometimes it can exfoliate a little too. This is what I have heard from skincare brands anyway.
please consider having your face in the thumbnail. yt didn't show this vid on my main page but they always have your new vids on my main page immediately when u upload. but every time u don't I always miss your vids. I just found this lol.
Curious to find out why you don’t use green tea with LED therapy anymore. I bought the Isntree Green tea serum and toner specifically to use with that 😅
Yeah let me know if the video explained that well enough, I did start wondering if I got the concepts out of my head well enough lol
Basically, I use antioxidants, but not limited to green tea. Because the theory is very much still a theory, and we don’t know that EGCG is better than, say, CoQ10
@@AliceintheRabbitHole What you shared about the study was so interesting and also disappointing! :( I can’t believe it’s being quoted so much when it actual has no scientific validity. It really shows how we must do our own research and not trust companies so blindly as they’ll use anything to sell their products. I have combo skin so I will still use the green tea products I bought (they’ve also been shown to be good for my skin type and isntree is a great brand overall, and I chose them because I saw the toner mentioned in another one of your videos!) but will definitely try other antioxidants once I’m done!
Happy holidays :)
Yeahh, one of those companies has reached out to me a few times, but I’m not interested in their products - that conversation is why lol!
I will say though: a lot of people use the Isntree before LED, which is priced fairly and if you have oily/normal skin, you may see the sebum balancing that I won’t. So it’s a good call, just don’t ever feel you have to $pend a lot on a product designed to be used with LED. That’s all marketing!
I tried green tea before my red light but I can't seem to be consistent about waiting 20 min in the morning to let it soak in😞 I think that idea of 20 min before comes from that study too, so maybe it's not as important?? Do you think it really matters if we put it on first or maybe it's ok just to get up, do my red light & then do my regular AM skin care w/some antioxidants tossed in there? @@AliceintheRabbitHole
I actually never heard of this 20 minutes idea! Yes, personally I think there shouldn’t be drawbacks with LED, even moreso with home devices (maybe - big maybe - in clinical settings, but home devices aren’t putting out high energy anyway).
Personally I don’t worry about it, but I still like to add a nice antioxidant toner before LED. Mostly because otherwise I feel my dry skin getting dryer 🤣
If you don’t mind fragrance (and I don’t in cleanser) the old school face shop rice oil cleanser (light: there used to be - light and rich option) is PERFECT for the single oil cleanse! My skin was super sensitive and angry a couple of years ago and this method with this oil was so helpful and effective plus CHEAP! I have been reminded of this product as It’s absolutely everywhere here in Korea!
Thanks for the rec! That really does sound perfect - into the YesStyle cart it goes 🤣
Hi Alice. Running late. Hubby has pneumonia. He is resting ❌️⭕️
Oh nooo hope he feels better!! 😔😔
@@AliceintheRabbitHole He is on several medications. He is a bit better today. Men are worse than children when sick! 👀
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Wow, the scientific thesis by one scientist using antioxidant infusion serums is totally blown out of the water. 😂 It's fine with using whatever antioxidant rich toner, essence or serum with the red light therapy... Will wait for more research thesis to make a statement...
I am always amazed at how much marketing teams can take one study and RUN with it!