I am still baffled how u try so many products and your skin is still glowing and beautiful. Same always gotta hit the skincare and dog toy treat isle..lol
This stuff has worked so well for my skin. Quicker than prescription retin-a (better results to be honest) and none of the redness/peeling! It's a great product.
I absolutely love this product. I'm on my second bottle. I use it daily. I genuinely believe that women with a little age do not exfoliate enough, leaving their skin looking rough and dull. It leaves my skin super soft without any irritation. I'm a big fan of CeraVe's cleansers as well - Hydrating Facial Cleanser and SA Cleanser. I also use their moisturizing cream.
According to some derms and cosmetic chemists Ive seen on social media, lower percentages of glycolic acid are great for people with dark skin. They’re more likely to suffer rebound hyperpigmentation with higher percentages of glycolic acid.
I’m like Rob from Mad About Skin, I’m sticking with Lactic or PHA & mostly giving up on Glycolic. Even the gentle Good Molecules one (which is 3% & sounds better than this one) is too much for me.
I got this this week! I've only used it once so far. My skin generally tolerates acids well but I've been on tret for a few months now so I've been incorporating very gentle exfoliating here and there. I like the pump packaging and it was lighter weight than I was afraid it would be when I saw it was creamier than their AHA/BHA combo Acne Control Gel. It didn't pill on me and absorbed quickly. Very gentle and seemed to work (albeit from minimal testing).
That is a very good point, those who are using other actives and/ or tretinoin might be better off using a gentle exfoliant to avoid extra irritation so thank you for mentioning that.
It’s funny that you are reviewing this as I have been researching AHA/BHA/PHAs today. I am still in my first year of having an actual skincare routine, despite my age. The only acid I have tried is L-ascorbic acid. Because of my rosacea I was afraid to try any of the AHA/BHA/PHA products. However, I got a sample of 4% glycolic acid and I was so surprised I tolerated it and my skin texture was so improved after just one use. I have tried it two more times, have tolerated it and now am researching the many variations of AHA/BHA/PHA products. The CeraVe product is made for someone like me, but there’s so many other possibilities.
Hi Sarah here in the UK we have a very limited selection of cereve available tbh. This purple range is not available here, apart from on Amazon at inflated prices lol. I just don't get the cereve hype. When it first launched here a few years ago I was so excited, as I had seen it all over youtube. I bought the hydrating cleanser, the pm moisturiser and the big tub of moisture cream - what a disappointment they were. The cleanser is fine - it worked fine and didn't cause me any issues, so I used it up (I haven't repurchased as it wasn't really all that impressive). The pm moisturiser and the moisture cream in the tub both burned/stung my skin on face, neck and chest. I used them up on the body, but they weren't moisturising enough and I had to layer more moisturiser on top - never purchased again due to how disappointed I was in their performance. I later realised the formulation we had was different from the US and is the same as their new US formulation - which is not getting the best reviews as far as I can tell. There is something in the formulation of their moisturisers my skin hates, although so far I haven't been able to pinpoint the issue from the INCI list. Both cereve and cetaphil have been a disappointment tbh - the only thing I really like is the cetaphil redness night moisturiser. Everything else has been either meh or irritated my skin. All of that said I think a 5% exfoliating treatment is probably a decent percentage for more sensitive skin, which is who they're marketing too. Used daily this will probably be enough for most people to see results. Of course really sensitive skin will probably struggle with the glycolic acid and might enjoy either PHA or mandelic acid better. I think it's a reasonable addition to their line and in keeping with who the products are marketed to. Best wishes.
Caustic lye is the 8th ingredient. Its so weird to see it in a leave on facial product. I make soap, lye is used and it lives up to the caustic part and it smells awful. All that aside, this looks interesting
I'm using my glycolic acid less frequently so I probably wont pick this up. Less often seems to be helping to get rid of scars and ingrowns with less pain and irritation. Lol, I'll wait for winter to make a final decision though. ♡ Thanks Sarah your glow keeps my focus on my longterm goals. ♡☆♡
Oh thank you so much, you're always too kind, always love when I see your name pop up. I feel so lucky to have "met" so many amazing people through RUclips!
i used Paula's choice BHA liquid exfoliant but every time i use it break me out first then it clear that acne , i think exfoliation doesn't suite me 🥺.
It gets so frustrating that some of these huge brands aren't cruelty free yet. Every year the momentum keeps going in the right direction, so hopefully cerave understands this is what customer want.
I believe that anything that's sold in China is required by China to undergo testing in animals. China is a huge market, so lots of brands want to sell there. Personally, I'd prefer the companies just not do business there and stop with the animal testing.
@@queenbunnyfoofoo6112 Ah, yeah I heard that mentioned somewhere. Probably here lol…That makes sense, but damn…Really bothers me. They often breed and raise them in captivity. I saw a Human Society commercial on here that said in the US there are currently 50,000 dogs born and bred in cages essentially for testing, so I could only imagine how bad it is in China.
@@jillianmaloney3544 Me too. You would think that there probably isn't any really new compound for cosmetics at this point....so there shouldn't be any need for animal testing for them.
Thank you for mentioning that, I'll include link in the video but here is one too! www.etsy.com/listing/480890582/lash-brow-serum-eyebrow-and-eyelash?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pickles+potions+lash+Serum&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&tr_rank=5&organic_search_click=1&bes=1
Can I use this renewing ex fliating cream with cerave hyalaurinic hydrating serum routine . And also can I use this exfoliating cream with Este Lauder nightly repair serum at the same routine . Thank you in advance . I like your honest advice and open ion about products .
You should be able to use those products together with no problem. Have you used them all before? I wouldn't introduce them all on the same day just in case you have an issue with one of them you won't know which one caused it, but if you have tried them all and know they work okay then there isn't any reason you can't use them all in the same routine.
You certainly can use them together. I've found they usually work better together in a Serum with a ph above 4. Peptides tend to foam up when used with a product with a low ph (like exfoliants and vitamin c)
Hi,how are you? As always I love watching your videos!!!💕 I have a question,which toner would you recommend to help minimize pores? Thank you and be safe!!!
Oh thank you so much! I've got a few that I recommend checking into. The Paula's Choice 2% BHA Skin Perfecting Liquid Exfoliant is wonderful. The Farmacy Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Clearing Toner is also one that a lot of people have good luck with and worth checking out. The Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid is also a good one and pretty affordable too!
Not related, but have been wanting to ask this question… Can you mix products/actives into a cleanser? Ex: Geek and Gorgeous Jelly Joker with their Salicylic acid serum. I’m looking to achieve a SA gentle cleanser for fungal acne. Both are FA safe.
You probably could try that, but Salicylic Acid can be a tough one to "mix" into another product. Typically Mixing salicylate acid works best in a Propylene Glycol based formula. That being said, I'm going to link you to a website that fungal acne prone people have found very helpful, lots of product recommendations: simpleskincarescience.com/fungal-acne-products-malassezia-pityrosporum-folliculitis/
I appreciate link for the fungal acne safe products. Great resource!! Still not sure If SA or BP is way to go with Fungal + acne, but I’ll test and trial.
Hey Serah...I just started using the Hero Cosmetics sunscreen and so far I like it..How many pumps you think will be enough to get good coverage? So far its been the only sunscreen that doesnt leave a white cast or break me out.
i love AHAs and have been using them for years. i recently ordered the paulas choice BHA because i ocassionally get breakouts and struggle with black heads on nose and chin especially. combo skin here, how often should i use the Paulas choice?
For the Paula's choice, I would use it like every 3rd day to start to see how your skin tolerates it. I overused it in the beginning and got very dry/papery feeling skin, especially on my neck when I went every other day/some days in a row. I had to back off of other actives/AHAs to find the best balance. Now I use it every other morning. Helps keep my large pores clear. I could use it more frequently, but I like to use the days off trying new products :)
I would tend to agree with what Gwendoline said. Slow tends to be the best way to go with most Skincare products, especially exfoliants like BHA. I really have had great luck with pretty much all of the exfoliants from Paula's Choice, especially their bha ones. Another option is to apply the bha specifically to the areas of concern as opposed to the entire face.
@@NOBSBeauty yes I was thinking the same that I'd apply it on my tzone only. I'm loving this space. So many helpful suggestions and the fact u have replied to all my comments I'm just a fan :)
@@gwendolinehall1386 thank u so much for sharing your experience and I agree as well I used to get carried away with exfoliation but now I have come to know what works best for my skin :)
Hey @NoBSBeauty Sarah, can you do an investigation into what “extracts” are extracted into? Especially in K Beauty, this is really important to figure out. I’m an herbalist so I know how extractions are done…there’s always a menstruum that the mark is extracted into. Could be water, glycerin, or alcohol. Or something else! Point is, something that claims to be nothing but mugwort extract and “no water” like…what is it actually? It’s certainly not just pressed mugwort juice. It’s mugwort steeped in SOMETHING. What? And in herbalism we can do a calculation of how strong an extraction is. Mg equivalent of dry herb per ml kinda thing. Basically my point is these k beauty products that are so rich in extracts are probably using a method of labeling different then the US FDA would. Can we please figure this out?
I have been intending on doing more research on this, it really is a fascinating topic. The variations of quality is also a big concern. The better the quality Extract the more expensive the product would end up being, so I have to wonder how some of the brands get away with charging so little for some of their products and still make money?! Comparing the Isntree Green Tea Toner to the Amorepacific Vintage Extract for example, the price difference is astounding. It is also interesting to see what they use to Extract them, Water? Alcohol is also a common ingredient with Extracting ingredients. Very importance comment, and also a good reminder that not everything is an apples to apples comparison.
@@NOBSBeauty yay! I hope you do . I mean I buy glycerin extractions meant for internal use and they're usually around ten bucks for an ounce and they are deep brown/green/red/purple, depending on the herb they're extracting. Like centella, that's also known as Gotu Kola. I've taken it internally for years to do exactly what the topical stuff is supposed to do. But my glycerin extractions of it are DARK BROWN, potent, and I know exactly how much herb I'm getting. (Also since they are so potent and are nothing but herb, glycerin, and water, I add them to skincare.) When I look at the Purito serum and how clear it is, I really wonder how much plant extract can really be in there. Like they could put a small amount of centella in a vat of glycerin and water and then call the result "centella extract" but it could be super weak. Another point I want to mention: I've been adding a couple pumps of astaxanthin into my night cream. So in a 1.7 oz jar of cream I'm adding about 3 mgs of astaxanthin. I'm not great at math, but that's gotta be a very low total %. And it turns my cream very red. I look like an Oompa Loompa when I go to bed, but it all absorbs and my skin looks incredible in the morning. Wanted to mention it because astaxanthin is a very well studied ingredient and possibly the most potent antioxidant on earth. More and more brands are adding it to skincare, but the products are like, pale pink or pale orange or actually even white or clear! Astaxanthin is bright red by nature. the color itself is what is so beneficial about it. Same goes for berries. the pigments ARE the antioxidants. I could go really in-depth into this, but the point is, if you have a product claiming to have astaxanthin in it and it doesn't turn you a little red, or lutein in it and it doesn't turn you a little yellow, or blueberry in it and it isn't a little blue....you're not really getting much. I wish % values were required on labeling! Anyway. Thanks for reading my rant! I figured you'd appreciate a rant. Lol.
I am still baffled how u try so many products and your skin is still glowing and beautiful. Same always gotta hit the skincare and dog toy treat isle..lol
I love that your purple nail polish matches the Cerave purple! ❤️❤️
I noticed that as well😁💗
This stuff has worked so well for my skin. Quicker than prescription retin-a (better results to be honest) and none of the redness/peeling! It's a great product.
I absolutely love this product. I'm on my second bottle. I use it daily. I genuinely believe that women with a little age do not exfoliate enough, leaving their skin looking rough and dull. It leaves my skin super soft without any irritation. I'm a big fan of CeraVe's cleansers as well - Hydrating Facial Cleanser and SA Cleanser. I also use their moisturizing cream.
Very thorough product review. Thank you No BS for creating such helpful content. I value your expertise.
Oh thank you so much, you're too kind!
I love hearing what new exfoliants are coming out. Thank you for testing them all (yay!!!) Sarah 🍂❤️🔥🍁!!
There have been some really exciting new exfoliants released recently! Even when I find one I love I still want to try all the new goodies 😃😍🤦♀️
According to some derms and cosmetic chemists Ive seen on social media, lower percentages of glycolic acid are great for people with dark skin. They’re more likely to suffer rebound hyperpigmentation with higher percentages of glycolic acid.
Very good point, I've heard this as well and it makes a lot of sense. Going to have to do more reading up on it and do a video on it.
I’m like Rob from Mad About Skin, I’m sticking with Lactic or PHA & mostly giving up on Glycolic. Even the gentle Good Molecules one (which is 3% & sounds better than this one) is too much for me.
Hi, is there a sweet fruity scent? You said there isn’t but I am reading conflicting reviews that says there might be a sweet scent
I got this this week! I've only used it once so far. My skin generally tolerates acids well but I've been on tret for a few months now so I've been incorporating very gentle exfoliating here and there. I like the pump packaging and it was lighter weight than I was afraid it would be when I saw it was creamier than their AHA/BHA combo Acne Control Gel. It didn't pill on me and absorbed quickly. Very gentle and seemed to work (albeit from minimal testing).
That is a very good point, those who are using other actives and/ or tretinoin might be better off using a gentle exfoliant to avoid extra irritation so thank you for mentioning that.
Thank you
I just purchased this as a replacement dupe for Sunday Riley good genes which I love but is too expensive. What do you think ? Thank you!
I struggle with blackheads around my t-zone. What would be a good exfoliant?
It contains Isopropyl myristate which is highly comedogenic...
It’s funny that you are reviewing this as I have been researching AHA/BHA/PHAs today. I am still in my first year of having an actual skincare routine, despite my age. The only acid I have tried is L-ascorbic acid. Because of my rosacea I was afraid to try any of the AHA/BHA/PHA products. However, I got a sample of 4% glycolic acid and I was so surprised I tolerated it and my skin texture was so improved after just one use. I have tried it two more times, have tolerated it and now am researching the many variations of AHA/BHA/PHA products. The CeraVe product is made for someone like me, but there’s so many other possibilities.
Hi Sarah here in the UK we have a very limited selection of cereve available tbh. This purple range is not available here, apart from on Amazon at inflated prices lol. I just don't get the cereve hype. When it first launched here a few years ago I was so excited, as I had seen it all over youtube. I bought the hydrating cleanser, the pm moisturiser and the big tub of moisture cream - what a disappointment they were. The cleanser is fine - it worked fine and didn't cause me any issues, so I used it up (I haven't repurchased as it wasn't really all that impressive). The pm moisturiser and the moisture cream in the tub both burned/stung my skin on face, neck and chest. I used them up on the body, but they weren't moisturising enough and I had to layer more moisturiser on top - never purchased again due to how disappointed I was in their performance. I later realised the formulation we had was different from the US and is the same as their new US formulation - which is not getting the best reviews as far as I can tell. There is something in the formulation of their moisturisers my skin hates, although so far I haven't been able to pinpoint the issue from the INCI list. Both cereve and cetaphil have been a disappointment tbh - the only thing I really like is the cetaphil redness night moisturiser. Everything else has been either meh or irritated my skin. All of that said I think a 5% exfoliating treatment is probably a decent percentage for more sensitive skin, which is who they're marketing too. Used daily this will probably be enough for most people to see results. Of course really sensitive skin will probably struggle with the glycolic acid and might enjoy either PHA or mandelic acid better. I think it's a reasonable addition to their line and in keeping with who the products are marketed to. Best wishes.
Caustic lye is the 8th ingredient. Its so weird to see it in a leave on facial product. I make soap, lye is used and it lives up to the caustic part and it smells awful. All that aside, this looks interesting
It's probably used to set the right pH. It's fine
@@SebastianoZanda 🤞🤞🤞
Similar than Good Molecules BHA and AHA gel it is amazing and gentle, not irritating.
I'm using my glycolic acid less frequently so I probably wont pick this up. Less often seems to be helping to get rid of scars and ingrowns with less pain and irritation. Lol, I'll wait for winter to make a final decision though. ♡ Thanks Sarah your glow keeps my focus on my longterm goals. ♡☆♡
Oh thank you so much, you're always too kind, always love when I see your name pop up. I feel so lucky to have "met" so many amazing people through RUclips!
Please review affordable cruelty free skin care brands. Thanks.
Definitely keeping an eye out for those, more in the works very soon!
i used Paula's choice BHA liquid exfoliant but every time i use it break me out first then it clear that acne , i think exfoliation doesn't suite me 🥺.
Have you had better luck with other types of exfoliants (aha's pha's, lha)? Just wondering if one of those might agree with your skin better?
@@NOBSBeauty only the ordinary peeling solution suits me
Wow, I can’t believe a well established brand, who has already done tons of research I am sure, can’t go cruelty free.
It gets so frustrating that some of these huge brands aren't cruelty free yet. Every year the momentum keeps going in the right direction, so hopefully cerave understands this is what customer want.
I believe that anything that's sold in China is required by China to undergo testing in animals. China is a huge market, so lots of brands want to sell there. Personally, I'd prefer the companies just not do business there and stop with the animal testing.
@@queenbunnyfoofoo6112 Ah, yeah I heard that mentioned somewhere. Probably here lol…That makes sense, but damn…Really bothers me. They often breed and raise them in captivity. I saw a Human Society commercial on here that said in the US there are currently 50,000 dogs born and bred in cages essentially for testing, so I could only imagine how bad it is in China.
@@jillianmaloney3544 Me too. You would think that there probably isn't any really new compound for cosmetics at this point....so there shouldn't be any need for animal testing for them.
Where can I get the pickles potions and lotions lash serum? Can you leave a link?
Thank you for mentioning that, I'll include link in the video but here is one too!
www.etsy.com/listing/480890582/lash-brow-serum-eyebrow-and-eyelash?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pickles+potions+lash+Serum&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&tr_rank=5&organic_search_click=1&bes=1
Can I use this renewing ex fliating cream with cerave hyalaurinic hydrating serum routine . And also can I use this exfoliating cream with Este Lauder nightly repair serum at the same routine . Thank you in advance . I like your honest advice and open ion about products .
You should be able to use those products together with no problem. Have you used them all before? I wouldn't introduce them all on the same day just in case you have an issue with one of them you won't know which one caused it, but if you have tried them all and know they work okay then there isn't any reason you can't use them all in the same routine.
Can we use peptides with tretinoin?
You certainly can use them together. I've found they usually work better together in a Serum with a ph above 4. Peptides tend to foam up when used with a product with a low ph (like exfoliants and vitamin c)
Hi,how are you?
As always I love watching your videos!!!💕
I have a question,which toner would you recommend to help minimize pores?
Thank you and be safe!!!
Oh thank you so much! I've got a few that I recommend checking into. The Paula's Choice 2% BHA Skin Perfecting Liquid Exfoliant is wonderful. The Farmacy Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Clearing Toner is also one that a lot of people have good luck with and worth checking out. The Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid is also a good one and pretty affordable too!
@@NOBSBeauty thank you so much for taking the time to reply back to me,I really appreciate that 💕
Not related, but have
been wanting to ask this question…
Can you mix products/actives into a cleanser? Ex: Geek and Gorgeous Jelly Joker with their Salicylic acid serum. I’m looking to achieve a SA gentle cleanser for fungal acne. Both are FA safe.
You probably could try that, but Salicylic Acid can be a tough one to "mix" into another product. Typically Mixing salicylate acid works best in a Propylene Glycol based formula. That being said, I'm going to link you to a website that fungal acne prone people have found very helpful, lots of product recommendations: simpleskincarescience.com/fungal-acne-products-malassezia-pityrosporum-folliculitis/
I decided to use the SA serum (let sink in for a bit) then wash off with the Jelly Joker. Thank you, glad I didn’t mix it.
I appreciate link for the fungal acne safe products. Great resource!! Still not sure If SA or BP is way to go with Fungal + acne, but I’ll test and trial.
I haven't heard of this product!
It is still pretty new, cerave and Cetaphil have been busy the past couple months releasing new goodies!
@@NOBSBeauty Oh man, I have to pay closer attention!
Hey Serah...I just started using the Hero Cosmetics sunscreen and so far I like it..How many pumps you think will be enough to get good coverage? So far its been the only sunscreen that doesnt leave a white cast or break me out.
Recommended dose is 1/4 teaspoon for your face😊
i love AHAs and have been using them for years. i recently ordered the paulas choice BHA because i ocassionally get breakouts and struggle with black heads on nose and chin especially. combo skin here, how often should i use the Paulas choice?
For the Paula's choice, I would use it like every 3rd day to start to see how your skin tolerates it. I overused it in the beginning and got very dry/papery feeling skin, especially on my neck when I went every other day/some days in a row. I had to back off of other actives/AHAs to find the best balance. Now I use it every other morning. Helps keep my large pores clear. I could use it more frequently, but I like to use the days off trying new products :)
I would tend to agree with what Gwendoline said. Slow tends to be the best way to go with most Skincare products, especially exfoliants like BHA. I really have had great luck with pretty much all of the exfoliants from Paula's Choice, especially their bha ones. Another option is to apply the bha specifically to the areas of concern as opposed to the entire face.
@@NOBSBeauty yes I was thinking the same that I'd apply it on my tzone only. I'm loving this space. So many helpful suggestions and the fact u have replied to all my comments I'm just a fan :)
@@gwendolinehall1386 thank u so much for sharing your experience and I agree as well I used to get carried away with exfoliation but now I have come to know what works best for my skin :)
Please review Luma & leaf
Hey @NoBSBeauty Sarah, can you do an investigation into what “extracts” are extracted into? Especially in K Beauty, this is really important to figure out.
I’m an herbalist so I know how extractions are done…there’s always a menstruum that the mark is extracted into. Could be water, glycerin, or alcohol. Or something else!
Point is, something that claims to be nothing but mugwort extract and “no water” like…what is it actually? It’s certainly not just pressed mugwort juice. It’s mugwort steeped in SOMETHING. What? And in herbalism we can do a calculation of how strong an extraction is. Mg equivalent of dry herb per ml kinda thing.
Basically my point is these k beauty products that are so rich in extracts are probably using a method of labeling different then the US FDA would. Can we please figure this out?
I have been intending on doing more research on this, it really is a fascinating topic. The variations of quality is also a big concern. The better the quality Extract the more expensive the product would end up being, so I have to wonder how some of the brands get away with charging so little for some of their products and still make money?! Comparing the Isntree Green Tea Toner to the Amorepacific Vintage Extract for example, the price difference is astounding. It is also interesting to see what they use to Extract them, Water? Alcohol is also a common ingredient with Extracting ingredients. Very importance comment, and also a good reminder that not everything is an apples to apples comparison.
@@NOBSBeauty yay! I hope you do . I mean I buy glycerin extractions meant for internal use and they're usually around ten bucks for an ounce and they are deep brown/green/red/purple, depending on the herb they're extracting. Like centella, that's also known as Gotu Kola. I've taken it internally for years to do exactly what the topical stuff is supposed to do. But my glycerin extractions of it are DARK BROWN, potent, and I know exactly how much herb I'm getting. (Also since they are so potent and are nothing but herb, glycerin, and water, I add them to skincare.)
When I look at the Purito serum and how clear it is, I really wonder how much plant extract can really be in there. Like they could put a small amount of centella in a vat of glycerin and water and then call the result "centella extract" but it could be super weak.
Another point I want to mention: I've been adding a couple pumps of astaxanthin into my night cream. So in a 1.7 oz jar of cream I'm adding about 3 mgs of astaxanthin. I'm not great at math, but that's gotta be a very low total %. And it turns my cream very red. I look like an Oompa Loompa when I go to bed, but it all absorbs and my skin looks incredible in the morning.
Wanted to mention it because astaxanthin is a very well studied ingredient and possibly the most potent antioxidant on earth. More and more brands are adding it to skincare, but the products are like, pale pink or pale orange or actually even white or clear! Astaxanthin is bright red by nature. the color itself is what is so beneficial about it. Same goes for berries. the pigments ARE the antioxidants. I could go really in-depth into this, but the point is, if you have a product claiming to have astaxanthin in it and it doesn't turn you a little red, or lutein in it and it doesn't turn you a little yellow, or blueberry in it and it isn't a little blue....you're not really getting much. I wish % values were required on labeling!
Anyway. Thanks for reading my rant! I figured you'd appreciate a rant. Lol.
@@juliaangelina1984 where do you buy your astaxanthin at?
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