You should look into korean sunscreens for some great, cosmetically elegant formulas! My current favorite is the HaruHaru Airyfit, it's just the perfect amount of hydration for my combo skin without feeling greasy. ..also congrats on graduating!! my PhD defense is also in December, whoo!
I've heard AMAZING things about Korean skincare and sunscreens! I'll look into the one you recommended. Thank you for the suggestion! Ahhhh congratulations on your PhD! We are going to feel so liberated after December, haha. 💕
I went through something similar last winter, and as silly as it sounds, "liberating" is 100% the right word for the feeling! I slimmed my routine way down and focused on high-quality drugstore products, and now the only thing I really splash out on is my sunscreen. Deciding that I was done spending my time, money, and decision-making energy on skincare let me get back to enjoying rather than dreading my routine. Thank you for the smart and refreshing video! PS Hautemess Tom sent me!
Our experiences are very similar! You’re so right - it’s not only money that is saved but also time and energy. And thank you so much for stopping by. Tom is the best! ❤️
I love LaRoche Posay and Cerave skincare together with tretinoin, timeless vitamin c and matryxl serums. Using for 10 years now, I’m 61 and my facial skin is 41.
Try korean skincare and even kbeauty eyeshadow the shimmery ones tho are top tier, also congrats on nearly finishing your degree, can't wait to see you pop on my notifications regularly!!❤
Thank you Hadeel! It's funny, I used to live in South Korea yet I never fully explored their beauty products. I should have! Hope you're doing well bebe ❤️
This is amazing! I'm so happy you've found affordable skincare and your skin is doing even better than before! Definitely agree, our skin does do better without all the fussing! So liberating to not have to spend thousands on skincare!!! Congratulations! I'm so sorry you got that horrible rash 😔 it looked so painful, but I'm so glad it cleared up!!!
Thank you! You know how much I looooove La Mer and Sisley, but I just couldn’t stomach the prices anymore. I’m SO glad that I’ve found more affordable products that work and have an overall simpler routine. Thank you for watching! 💕
It's great to see you again! I'm a big fan of French pharmacy skin care lines, too. (And I'm also in Canada!) I primarily use Bioderma, Avène, and Vichy. Great video!
Thank you so much, Sue! Ahhh yes, Shoppers Drug Mart to the rescue! I'm so glad they carry these French pharmacy brands. Vichy is also so great, especially for some of their sunscreens!
You have an amazing selection in your hands. Avène cleansers, thermal water and embryolisse creme are cults for a good reason. Is clinical sunscreen is such a good product. My favorite 100% physical sunscreen. Too bad I can’t find it easily here in Austria. Regardless of product selection, I honestly believe in consistency overall and giving the skin what it’s asking for the moment.
The iS Clinical sunscreen is amaaaazing, hey? It's a shame it isn't as easily accessible where you live. I can relate as quite a few skincare brands are harder to come by in Canada as well. And I fully agree that consistency and finding what's compatible with your skin is what matters the most!
Can I just say you look amazing ?? Dare I say even better than before when using all those luxury products (which you were stunning before too! But you’re really glowing here) 🫶 great video and a great reminder to not be such a product snob, which I’ve been totally guilty of. Another great drugstore brand that just hit Target here in the states is prequel… their Gleanser is AMAZING! $19 bucks beautiful satisfying packaging too🩵
You've completely made my day with this comment, Christie! Thank you so much for saying that. 💕 You're the second person here to mention Prequel! It doesn't appear to be available in Canada, but if it ever does enter the Canadian market, I'll definitely look into it! Love that drugstore brands are offering satisfying packaging for us potential product snobs as well. 😉
Bebe is back!! 💕💕 I have missed you so much Brittany but congratulations on your graduate degree!! Beautiful and smart...you've got it all 😊 I have my skin care right where i want it...i use a combo of Tatcha, Exuviance, No. 7 and Dr. Dennis Gross. All kind of spendy but not La Mer spendy. I do have that Avene thermal spray. I ADORE facial mists & sprays!! Keep them in the fridge for an extra cooling effect. One thing i will say is invest in a good eye cream. You are still young but start now...in 20 years you'll thank me!! 😂 Hope you are having a lovely Autumn 🍂🍁🍂🍁 it must be beautiful up there!! Looking forward to your next upload beautiful bebe 🥰💖
I have missed you too babe! Thank you so much -- I'm so excited to gain more of my life back after December (and post videos more often!). You use great brands! And I think the key is finding skincare that ultimately works for us and that we are happy to spend the money on. Facial mists are so good, hey? I also have a bit of my Caudalie Beauty Elixir left which I like to save for extra stressful days as a bit of pampering. 💕 Ahhhh an eye cream! I have never found one that I've loved enough to repurchase so I'll take any of your recommendations! You know me, autumn is my FAVOURITE season! Today is a gloomy, rainy day but sometimes I enjoy having these extra cosy days. Loving the cooler weather, though! And I'm also loving playing around with more autumn makeup looks lately. I'm talking about Manasi 7 in my next video but oh my gawwwwd, I bought their All Over Colour in the shade Fuchsine and it always makes me think of you! Thanks for always being here and cheering me on! I hope you are having a fabulous and relaxing weekend. 💕
I have never heard of the Manasi 7 line before so eagerly awaiting your video on it. As for eye cream I love the Exuviance Age Reverse but not sure if you can get it in Canada. It's sold here at Ulta. Shlseido has a good tho pricey one. The Tatcha Silk Peony is really nice but pretty expensive. A lot goes a long way so that's good!! They're having a 20% off sale right now on their site and I always try to wait for sales 😆🛍🩷
@@pinksparkle258 It doesn’t look like that eye cream is available in Canada, which isn’t surprising since Canada is pretty miserable for online shopping. And yes! That’s the good thing about eye cream - it really should last a good while! Waiting for sales is always a good idea for products you know you love. Do you have anything on your wish list for the Sephora sale in a couple of weeks? 💕
@@bornblushing i am thinking about the new Natasha Denona Roxa palette and then mostly skin care. Had my eye on one of the new YSL lippie but at $48 I'm reconsidering it. I have so much makeup right now I'll never use it all 😳
@pinksparkle258 YSL lipsticks are always tempting. I bought one of their lip shine lipsticks this year and do enjoy it, but I agree the cost is up there. Good to restock on your usual Tatcha products for skincare, though! Thankfully nothing is on my wish list for Sephora right now… and I’m hoping it stays that way. 😂💕
When u save money on cleanser, moisturizer, etc. it makes lots of sense to spend on sunscreen. It’s the number one beauty staple. And it should feel elegant especially under makeup. Great job!❤ u look beautiful..
Hi Brittany, so nice to see a new video from you - you look glowing! As a fellow rosacea sufferer I can just say simplifying my routine has been great. I have been a longtime fan of drugstore skincare and have really appreciated a good formula without bells and whistles (my skin hates fragrance for example). I am glad you found something you enjoy and that works for you. I love my LaRoche Posay UVimune hydrating cream sunscreen but I’m not sure that is available in Canada. Otherwise I have also had good experiences with Korean sunscreen (skin1004 specifically). But also if you are happy with your current pick that’s obviously great too! Hope to see you again soon ☺️
Hi! Always so nice to hear from you. Yes, there's so much to be said for simplifying, isn't there? You and others have mentioned loving LRP, so I may check out some of their products as well! I've also heard of Skin1004 and am intrigued by their sunscreens. Thank you for leaving such lovely comments!
The skin AND the hair are giving!! :).. That Embryolisse face cream is super popular with makeup artists too. Such a wonderful base before makeup. What an achievement reducing your skincare costs to that level while still loving the results! Lmao I still have a tiny P40 bottle I got from Paris and I remember them saying it would last me only 1M. Riiight 😂. I just tried the Bloomeffects mineral spf face oil (??) and I quite like how it applies. It rubs out clear and gives a nice glow. It is on the dewier side but would act as a nice base before makeup too. Can't wait for the Manasi 7 video next!! :D
Thank you! Yeah, I definitely see why the Embrolisse cream is popular with makeup artists. I love how my base products sit on top of it! That's hilarious about your bottle of P50. I'm glad you didn't get sucked into that rabbit hole like I did. 😂 Oooooh a mineral SPF face oil sounds intriguing! I love the idea of it providing a nice glow. And yes, Manasi 7 coming soon! 💕
I switched over to Prequel Skincare several months ago. Fragrance free, good for all skin types and affordable. I need support of skin barrier the most and that's the basis of this line. It feels good to scale back and be consistent. With the luxury skincare, you find a lot of potential allergens or irritating ingredients that can flare underlying skin issues. And, what works for one may not work for another. Finding what works for you is the goal. Thank you for sharing your journey!! Love your videos. ❤
I just looked up the line and it looks awesome! I agree, it feels so good to just simplify and have a routine that's affordable and reliable. Not listening to all the noise and buzz words surrounding skincare is SO helpful. Thanks so much for watching and for sharing, Jacki!
Hi Mina! Always so nice to hear from you. Quite a few people have recommended Korean skincare as well, so I’ll have to check out some of their products too! ❤️
@@bornblushing I Think you would love the Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk cleanser- it’s so soft and silky, cheap and comes with a pump. I found it through Dr Dray’s RUclips channel. Oh and the Skin1004 Cica SPF is Devine🥳🥳
So happy to see a new video from you!! Loved this video, I'm so happy that you were able to heal your skin & find a better routine for you, it feels horrible when your skin completely freaks out and you feel so out of control. I'm also constantly trying to simplify my routine & I feel like the Violette_FR products (Boum-Boum Milk & C'est La Cream) have worked so well for me, they're very simple & focused on sensitive skin which is perfect and they last me about 5-6 months which is insane, many products barely last me a month and a half! I'm not a huge fan of their serums so in that category I still stick to luxury brands I've used before and still love & also with sunscreen I haven't found anything that replaces either my Pavise or Agent Nateur Holi Soleil, but I'm like you, I struggle so much with finding a good sunscreen so I will definitely continue using the ones that work for me even if they're pricier. Overall, I think it's also this constant pursuit of "perfect skin" that keeps us in this obsessive purchasing cycle & some luxury brands definitely promote this more is more mentality, especially as we grow older, it's like if you have a simple routine you're basically doing absolutely nothing for your skin, and I think more people are actually finding out that that's not true, sometimes less is truly more and just focusing on a simple hydrating soothing routine can work for so many. I can't wait to see your Manasi(7) video, I love that brand! Also, congrats on being close to getting your degree. Best of luck!!💖 P.S. Reposted my comment because I wasn't sure if it was showing!!
Hi Natalia! It's always so lovely to hear from you. I was wondering how you're doing! And no, I never saw your previous comment - it didn't show up on my end. How dare RUclips hide the comments of one of my favourites! I've used Violette's Boum Boum Milk in the past and I LOVED it! I love how long it lasts, I agree. I haven't tried her cream but I believe you when you say it's so calming and effective. And yeah, finding that perfect sunscreen is TOUGH, so I am reluctant to try others in the meantime, though many people have sung the praises of Korean sunscreens. Have you tried any? Yes, the chase of the mythological "perfect" skin is such a futile (and expensive!) pursuit. I'm SO glad to not be attached to that anymore. Less really is more! Oooooh! Yes, I LOVE Manasi(7)! It's by far my favourite makeup line now. Ever since trying their products, I haven't wanted to use anything else! What have you tried by them? Once I've finished my studies, I plan on making a video showing a few of my favourite items by them. One thing I particularly adore about the brand is their "less is more" philosophy, too! Thank you for your comment, Natalia! And again, I'm so sorry I never saw your original comment, so I'm glad you reposted! 💕
@@bornblushing Aw thank you, I hate it when RUclips does that!! Ooh yes I have also heard amazing things about Korean sunscreens but I actually haven't tried any, again since I struggle so much with sunscreen I'm kind of afraid to test around different ones, and I've usually found that most of the Korean skincare products available where I live have fragrance or a lot of essential oils so that always makes me a bit cautious, but maybe one day I'll try them out. I also love the Manasi(7) philosophy and how you can really tell that they have a very beautifully curated line and really stick to their message (not like other brands like Augustinus Bader who initially were like you only need one face cream, this does it all, and now they have an insane amount of products after becoming so popular ). So far, I have only tried the all over colours and the eye glows, but I'm dying to try out their skincare line, their lip pencils, highlighters, and more of the all over colours, they truly create the most exquisitely unique shades, the new one Pacaya looks stunning! So I can't wait to see your video. It's always so nice chatting with you and I'm so happy to see you back here again! Good luck with everything, hope you're doing well!! 💕
@@nataliar163 Totally, I feel the same way about Korean sunscreens! Please let me know if you ever try one. Yes, Manasi's philosophy is amazing, and it's even more amazing that they ACTUALLY stand behind what they say. I feel like most brands are full of BS when it comes to appealing to the more "minimal" crowd. Ohhhhhh my goly wolly, Manasi's All Over Colours are INSANE. I adore them. I now have a selection of their All Over Colours, Strobelighters, Eye and Lip Definers, and also their Bronzelighter. The skincare boutique I used to purchase from had a buy one get one free sale on all Manasi products, sooooo you can guess how that went. No regrets, though, as I feel I can go on a makeup no-buy next year as I go through my Manasi products. I don't have their new shade, Pacaya, but it looks so beautiful. I hope you had a wonderful week and have a relaxing weekend, Natalia! 💕
I had a pretty severe allergic reaction after a surgery about a year ago and became sensitized to a ton of skincare/makeup. Sometimes I enjoy how simple my routine is now, takes less thought, but I have not really liked the way my skin has looked since. I feel like I've never gotten it back so its bittersweet.
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear you went through that. I understand the frustration of trying to find skincare that works well for our skin. It's taken me SO long and I still feel like I'm figuring it out. There's a lot of misinformation out there as well, so it's difficult to know what's ultimately going to be good or not. I hope you find the solutions for what will have your skin return to the way you really love it. 💕
Amen! When I was in NY a couple of years ago, I was talked into an entire line of La Prairie skincare. It made no difference at all in my skin. I do use U Beauty - but just 2 steps. I use Naturium balm to cleanse my skin and it is perfect. Beauty of Josean sunscreen is really terrific - I think you would like it. Thanks for the video and good luck with school!
Ahhhhhh La Prairie! I have never tried any of their skincare but I remember being tempted quite a few times. Your skincare routine sounds like it has a nice range of products. I hadn't heard of U Beauty so just looked them up. I like their message of having an "essential suite" of products! Hope you're doing well, Allison! 💕
Same here...such a relief when you realise skincare doesn't need to be so complicated...I actually started making my own❤ I'm a former Medical scientist and now I'm a Beekeeper and found that beeswax is such an underrated ingredient that is now my main skincare one!!!
That's amazing! How cool to be able to put your talents to use in that way. I didn't know that about beeswax! I'll have to read about it more. What a relief to be able to create your own perfect skincare, especially customized for your own needs!
Hi Mary! LRP is also an amazing line. I was considering purchasing their cleanser before I decided on the one by Avène. So nice to hear that you've adjusted your skincare routine as well as I remember you were a big La Mer fan too!
@@bornblushing I used to do the same many years ago. Now I know everything about skin and ingredients and I would never ever fall for marketing claims again.
My skin redness improved after I stopped the chemical exfoliators and retinols. I just decided to listen to how my skin looks and act accordingly. I felt guilty because I thought my pores would get clogged but oh well...it was either that or red skin.
I totally relate! I felt like my skin would look so textured and clogged but lo and behold, it’s much smoother now after quitting all actives. It really is about finding what works for us isn’t it. 💕
I used to be a LaMer fan. I just loved the moisturizer (soft). Repurchased it several times......until they reformulated it😢. Now it breaks me out. I had to look for alternatives and found Dalton marine cosmetics! Much more afordable (compared to LaMer)😅. I'm now thankful they messed with their formula 😂 Also a big fan of Avene....
Sometimes reformulations are a huge blessing in disguise, hey? I remember when Biologique Recherche started reformulating all their products, and that's what prevented me from purchasing more from the line. La Mer also reformulated their Tonic and I looooved the original! I just looked up Dalton Marine Cosmetics and it looks like a great line! Germany is pretty underrated in terms of their skincare.
What a twist first u attract people to show luxury skincare with countless admires and push them in one way to buy , now when yr videos gone viral your channel is superhit u come dwn to skincare of less less price 😂
You should look into korean sunscreens for some great, cosmetically elegant formulas! My current favorite is the HaruHaru Airyfit, it's just the perfect amount of hydration for my combo skin without feeling greasy. ..also congrats on graduating!! my PhD defense is also in December, whoo!
I've heard AMAZING things about Korean skincare and sunscreens! I'll look into the one you recommended. Thank you for the suggestion! Ahhhh congratulations on your PhD! We are going to feel so liberated after December, haha. 💕
I second Korean skincare. I enjoy French pharmacy as well.
I am an oily gal and I use the Haruharu… it’s SO good! Definitely love it!
I went through something similar last winter, and as silly as it sounds, "liberating" is 100% the right word for the feeling! I slimmed my routine way down and focused on high-quality drugstore products, and now the only thing I really splash out on is my sunscreen. Deciding that I was done spending my time, money, and decision-making energy on skincare let me get back to enjoying rather than dreading my routine. Thank you for the smart and refreshing video!
PS Hautemess Tom sent me!
Our experiences are very similar! You’re so right - it’s not only money that is saved but also time and energy. And thank you so much for stopping by. Tom is the best! ❤️
Love your diction and your voice. Very pleasant to listen to
Thank you so much! Happy to have you here. 💕
I love LaRoche Posay and Cerave skincare together with tretinoin, timeless vitamin c and matryxl serums. Using for 10 years now, I’m 61 and my facial skin is 41.
That is amazing and so inspiring to hear! LRP is really good. I should look into Cerave as an option, too!
Try korean skincare and even kbeauty eyeshadow the shimmery ones tho are top tier, also congrats on nearly finishing your degree, can't wait to see you pop on my notifications regularly!!❤
Thank you Hadeel! It's funny, I used to live in South Korea yet I never fully explored their beauty products. I should have! Hope you're doing well bebe ❤️
French pharmacy brands are a gem!
Yes! I'm so glad they're easily accessible here in Canada. Thank you for watching!
This is amazing! I'm so happy you've found affordable skincare and your skin is doing even better than before! Definitely agree, our skin does do better without all the fussing! So liberating to not have to spend thousands on skincare!!! Congratulations! I'm so sorry you got that horrible rash 😔 it looked so painful, but I'm so glad it cleared up!!!
Thank you! You know how much I looooove La Mer and Sisley, but I just couldn’t stomach the prices anymore. I’m SO glad that I’ve found more affordable products that work and have an overall simpler routine. Thank you for watching! 💕
It's great to see you again! I'm a big fan of French pharmacy skin care lines, too. (And I'm also in Canada!) I primarily use Bioderma, Avène, and Vichy. Great video!
Thank you so much, Sue! Ahhh yes, Shoppers Drug Mart to the rescue! I'm so glad they carry these French pharmacy brands. Vichy is also so great, especially for some of their sunscreens!
You have an amazing selection in your hands. Avène cleansers, thermal water and embryolisse creme are cults for a good reason. Is clinical sunscreen is such a good product. My favorite 100% physical sunscreen. Too bad I can’t find it easily here in Austria.
Regardless of product selection, I honestly believe in consistency overall and giving the skin what it’s asking for the moment.
The iS Clinical sunscreen is amaaaazing, hey? It's a shame it isn't as easily accessible where you live. I can relate as quite a few skincare brands are harder to come by in Canada as well. And I fully agree that consistency and finding what's compatible with your skin is what matters the most!
Can I just say you look amazing ?? Dare I say even better than before when using all those luxury products (which you were stunning before too! But you’re really glowing here) 🫶 great video and a great reminder to not be such a product snob, which I’ve been totally guilty of. Another great drugstore brand that just hit Target here in the states is prequel… their Gleanser is AMAZING! $19 bucks beautiful satisfying packaging too🩵
You've completely made my day with this comment, Christie! Thank you so much for saying that. 💕
You're the second person here to mention Prequel! It doesn't appear to be available in Canada, but if it ever does enter the Canadian market, I'll definitely look into it! Love that drugstore brands are offering satisfying packaging for us potential product snobs as well. 😉
Bebe is back!! 💕💕
I have missed you so much Brittany but congratulations on your graduate degree!! Beautiful and smart...you've got it all 😊
I have my skin care right where i want it...i use a combo of Tatcha, Exuviance, No. 7 and Dr. Dennis Gross. All kind of spendy but not La Mer spendy. I do have that Avene thermal spray. I ADORE facial mists & sprays!! Keep them in the fridge for an extra cooling effect. One thing i will say is invest in a good eye cream. You are still young but start now...in 20 years you'll thank me!! 😂
Hope you are having a lovely Autumn 🍂🍁🍂🍁 it must be beautiful up there!! Looking forward to your next upload beautiful bebe 🥰💖
I have missed you too babe! Thank you so much -- I'm so excited to gain more of my life back after December (and post videos more often!).
You use great brands! And I think the key is finding skincare that ultimately works for us and that we are happy to spend the money on. Facial mists are so good, hey? I also have a bit of my Caudalie Beauty Elixir left which I like to save for extra stressful days as a bit of pampering. 💕
Ahhhh an eye cream! I have never found one that I've loved enough to repurchase so I'll take any of your recommendations!
You know me, autumn is my FAVOURITE season! Today is a gloomy, rainy day but sometimes I enjoy having these extra cosy days. Loving the cooler weather, though! And I'm also loving playing around with more autumn makeup looks lately. I'm talking about Manasi 7 in my next video but oh my gawwwwd, I bought their All Over Colour in the shade Fuchsine and it always makes me think of you!
Thanks for always being here and cheering me on! I hope you are having a fabulous and relaxing weekend. 💕
I have never heard of the Manasi 7 line before so eagerly awaiting your video on it. As for eye cream I love the Exuviance Age Reverse but not sure if you can get it in Canada. It's sold here at Ulta. Shlseido has a good tho pricey one. The Tatcha Silk Peony is really nice but pretty expensive. A lot goes a long way so that's good!! They're having a 20% off sale right now on their site and I always try to wait for sales 😆🛍🩷
@@pinksparkle258 It doesn’t look like that eye cream is available in Canada, which isn’t surprising since Canada is pretty miserable for online shopping. And yes! That’s the good thing about eye cream - it really should last a good while! Waiting for sales is always a good idea for products you know you love. Do you have anything on your wish list for the Sephora sale in a couple of weeks? 💕
@@bornblushing i am thinking about the new Natasha Denona Roxa palette and then mostly skin care. Had my eye on one of the new YSL lippie but at $48 I'm reconsidering it. I have so much makeup right now I'll never use it all 😳
@pinksparkle258 YSL lipsticks are always tempting. I bought one of their lip shine lipsticks this year and do enjoy it, but I agree the cost is up there. Good to restock on your usual Tatcha products for skincare, though! Thankfully nothing is on my wish list for Sephora right now… and I’m hoping it stays that way. 😂💕
Yay! I am so happy you posted!
Aww thanks so much, Klaira! Hoping to be able to post more regularly next year ❤️
When u save money on cleanser, moisturizer, etc. it makes lots of sense to spend on sunscreen. It’s the number one beauty staple. And it should feel elegant especially under makeup. Great job!❤ u look beautiful..
Thank you so much, Yvonne! I agree, sunscreen is the number one skincare product. I can’t quite give this one up! ❤️
Hi Brittany, so nice to see a new video from you - you look glowing!
As a fellow rosacea sufferer I can just say simplifying my routine has been great. I have been a longtime fan of drugstore skincare and have really appreciated a good formula without bells and whistles (my skin hates fragrance for example). I am glad you found something you enjoy and that works for you. I love my LaRoche Posay UVimune hydrating cream sunscreen but I’m not sure that is available in Canada. Otherwise I have also had good experiences with Korean sunscreen (skin1004 specifically). But also if you are happy with your current pick that’s obviously great too!
Hope to see you again soon ☺️
Hi! Always so nice to hear from you. Yes, there's so much to be said for simplifying, isn't there? You and others have mentioned loving LRP, so I may check out some of their products as well! I've also heard of Skin1004 and am intrigued by their sunscreens. Thank you for leaving such lovely comments!
The skin AND the hair are giving!! :).. That Embryolisse face cream is super popular with makeup artists too. Such a wonderful base before makeup. What an achievement reducing your skincare costs to that level while still loving the results! Lmao I still have a tiny P40 bottle I got from Paris and I remember them saying it would last me only 1M. Riiight 😂. I just tried the Bloomeffects mineral spf face oil (??) and I quite like how it applies. It rubs out clear and gives a nice glow. It is on the dewier side but would act as a nice base before makeup too.
Can't wait for the Manasi 7 video next!! :D
Thank you! Yeah, I definitely see why the Embrolisse cream is popular with makeup artists. I love how my base products sit on top of it! That's hilarious about your bottle of P50. I'm glad you didn't get sucked into that rabbit hole like I did. 😂 Oooooh a mineral SPF face oil sounds intriguing! I love the idea of it providing a nice glow. And yes, Manasi 7 coming soon! 💕
I switched over to Prequel Skincare several months ago. Fragrance free, good for all skin types and affordable. I need support of skin barrier the most and that's the basis of this line. It feels good to scale back and be consistent. With the luxury skincare, you find a lot of potential allergens or irritating ingredients that can flare underlying skin issues. And, what works for one may not work for another. Finding what works for you is the goal. Thank you for sharing your journey!! Love your videos. ❤
I just looked up the line and it looks awesome! I agree, it feels so good to just simplify and have a routine that's affordable and reliable. Not listening to all the noise and buzz words surrounding skincare is SO helpful. Thanks so much for watching and for sharing, Jacki!
I’m also kind of over the luxury skincare now. I’ve moved on to French farmacy and Korean skincare and I love it🥰
Hi Mina! Always so nice to hear from you. Quite a few people have recommended Korean skincare as well, so I’ll have to check out some of their products too! ❤️
@@bornblushing I Think you would love the Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk cleanser- it’s so soft and silky, cheap and comes with a pump. I found it through Dr Dray’s RUclips channel. Oh and the Skin1004 Cica SPF is Devine🥳🥳
@@minazohradalagerjensen Thank you for those recommendations!
I use a mix of luxury, korean, and japanese skincare and I wait for sales for the pricer stuff. Nice to have a balance
@@juicywater7868 I agree, balance is key! Korean and Japanese skincare have amazing products too.
So happy to see a new video from you!! Loved this video, I'm so happy that you were able to heal your skin & find a better routine for you, it feels horrible when your skin completely freaks out and you feel so out of control.
I'm also constantly trying to simplify my routine & I feel like the Violette_FR products (Boum-Boum Milk & C'est La Cream) have worked so well for me, they're very simple & focused on sensitive skin which is perfect and they last me about 5-6 months which is insane, many products barely last me a month and a half! I'm not a huge fan of their serums so in that category I still stick to luxury brands I've used before and still love & also with sunscreen I haven't found anything that replaces either my Pavise or Agent Nateur Holi Soleil, but I'm like you, I struggle so much with finding a good sunscreen so I will definitely continue using the ones that work for me even if they're pricier. Overall, I think it's also this constant pursuit of "perfect skin" that keeps us in this obsessive purchasing cycle & some luxury brands definitely promote this more is more mentality, especially as we grow older, it's like if you have a simple routine you're basically doing absolutely nothing for your skin, and I think more people are actually finding out that that's not true, sometimes less is truly more and just focusing on a simple hydrating soothing routine can work for so many.
I can't wait to see your Manasi(7) video, I love that brand! Also, congrats on being close to getting your degree. Best of luck!!💖
P.S. Reposted my comment because I wasn't sure if it was showing!!
Hi Natalia! It's always so lovely to hear from you. I was wondering how you're doing! And no, I never saw your previous comment - it didn't show up on my end. How dare RUclips hide the comments of one of my favourites!
I've used Violette's Boum Boum Milk in the past and I LOVED it! I love how long it lasts, I agree. I haven't tried her cream but I believe you when you say it's so calming and effective. And yeah, finding that perfect sunscreen is TOUGH, so I am reluctant to try others in the meantime, though many people have sung the praises of Korean sunscreens. Have you tried any?
Yes, the chase of the mythological "perfect" skin is such a futile (and expensive!) pursuit. I'm SO glad to not be attached to that anymore. Less really is more!
Oooooh! Yes, I LOVE Manasi(7)! It's by far my favourite makeup line now. Ever since trying their products, I haven't wanted to use anything else! What have you tried by them? Once I've finished my studies, I plan on making a video showing a few of my favourite items by them. One thing I particularly adore about the brand is their "less is more" philosophy, too!
Thank you for your comment, Natalia! And again, I'm so sorry I never saw your original comment, so I'm glad you reposted! 💕
@@bornblushing Aw thank you, I hate it when RUclips does that!!
Ooh yes I have also heard amazing things about Korean sunscreens but I actually haven't tried any, again since I struggle so much with sunscreen I'm kind of afraid to test around different ones, and I've usually found that most of the Korean skincare products available where I live have fragrance or a lot of essential oils so that always makes me a bit cautious, but maybe one day I'll try them out.
I also love the Manasi(7) philosophy and how you can really tell that they have a very beautifully curated line and really stick to their message (not like other brands like Augustinus Bader who initially were like you only need one face cream, this does it all, and now they have an insane amount of products after becoming so popular ). So far, I have only tried the all over colours and the eye glows, but I'm dying to try out their skincare line, their lip pencils, highlighters, and more of the all over colours, they truly create the most exquisitely unique shades, the new one Pacaya looks stunning! So I can't wait to see your video.
It's always so nice chatting with you and I'm so happy to see you back here again! Good luck with everything, hope you're doing well!!
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@@nataliar163 Totally, I feel the same way about Korean sunscreens! Please let me know if you ever try one.
Yes, Manasi's philosophy is amazing, and it's even more amazing that they ACTUALLY stand behind what they say. I feel like most brands are full of BS when it comes to appealing to the more "minimal" crowd.
Ohhhhhh my goly wolly, Manasi's All Over Colours are INSANE. I adore them. I now have a selection of their All Over Colours, Strobelighters, Eye and Lip Definers, and also their Bronzelighter. The skincare boutique I used to purchase from had a buy one get one free sale on all Manasi products, sooooo you can guess how that went. No regrets, though, as I feel I can go on a makeup no-buy next year as I go through my Manasi products. I don't have their new shade, Pacaya, but it looks so beautiful.
I hope you had a wonderful week and have a relaxing weekend, Natalia! 💕
I had a pretty severe allergic reaction after a surgery about a year ago and became sensitized to a ton of skincare/makeup. Sometimes I enjoy how simple my routine is now, takes less thought, but I have not really liked the way my skin has looked since. I feel like I've never gotten it back so its bittersweet.
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear you went through that. I understand the frustration of trying to find skincare that works well for our skin. It's taken me SO long and I still feel like I'm figuring it out. There's a lot of misinformation out there as well, so it's difficult to know what's ultimately going to be good or not. I hope you find the solutions for what will have your skin return to the way you really love it. 💕
Amen! When I was in NY a couple of years ago, I was talked into an entire line of La Prairie skincare. It made no difference at all in my skin. I do use U Beauty - but just 2 steps. I use Naturium balm to cleanse my skin and it is perfect. Beauty of Josean sunscreen is really terrific - I think you would like it. Thanks for the video and good luck with school!
Ahhhhhh La Prairie! I have never tried any of their skincare but I remember being tempted quite a few times. Your skincare routine sounds like it has a nice range of products. I hadn't heard of U Beauty so just looked them up. I like their message of having an "essential suite" of products! Hope you're doing well, Allison! 💕
I used to base my skincare products on brands. NOW I base it on ingredients and it’s been liberating! ❤
It's great to separate compatibility from marketing! Liberating is the perfect way to describe the feeling. ❤️
Same here...such a relief when you realise skincare doesn't need to be so complicated...I actually started making my own❤ I'm a former Medical scientist and now I'm a Beekeeper and found that beeswax is such an underrated ingredient that is now my main skincare one!!!
That's amazing! How cool to be able to put your talents to use in that way. I didn't know that about beeswax! I'll have to read about it more. What a relief to be able to create your own perfect skincare, especially customized for your own needs!
Love this content. I have moved to LRP and The Ordinary
Hi Mary! LRP is also an amazing line. I was considering purchasing their cleanser before I decided on the one by Avène. So nice to hear that you've adjusted your skincare routine as well as I remember you were a big La Mer fan too!
@@bornblushing Aww that is sweet. Yes the cost of living has changed my skincare purchases. Love to you beautiful
Less is more. The oil intrigues me. Thanks for sharing!
The oil is amazing! It leaves my skin feeling so soft as well. Thank you for watching!
Just discovered you, great video, where in Canada are you?
Thank you, I’m glad you found me! I live in Vancouver.
Your routine now is great and it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. 😊
Thank you! Yes, it's suuuuch a relief to now have such a simple and affordable routine after spending years of throwing cash at luxury skincare!
@@bornblushing I used to do the same many years ago. Now I know everything about skin and ingredients and I would never ever fall for marketing claims again.
My skin redness improved after I stopped the chemical exfoliators and retinols. I just decided to listen to how my skin looks and act accordingly. I felt guilty because I thought my pores would get clogged but oh well...it was either that or red skin.
I totally relate! I felt like my skin would look so textured and clogged but lo and behold, it’s much smoother now after quitting all actives. It really is about finding what works for us isn’t it. 💕
@@bornblushing it’s more art then science. I would prefer it to be the other way though…with predictable results..but that’s life.
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Thanks so much for being here sis! 💕
I used to be a LaMer fan. I just loved the moisturizer (soft). Repurchased it several times......until they reformulated it😢. Now it breaks me out. I had to look for alternatives and found Dalton marine cosmetics! Much more afordable (compared to LaMer)😅. I'm now thankful they messed with their formula 😂
Also a big fan of Avene....
Sometimes reformulations are a huge blessing in disguise, hey? I remember when Biologique Recherche started reformulating all their products, and that's what prevented me from purchasing more from the line. La Mer also reformulated their Tonic and I looooved the original! I just looked up Dalton Marine Cosmetics and it looks like a great line! Germany is pretty underrated in terms of their skincare.
@@bornblushing They have great skincare! Love their Vit C and Retinal serum!
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What a twist first u attract people to show luxury skincare with countless admires and push them in one way to buy , now when yr videos gone viral your channel is superhit u come dwn to skincare of less less price 😂