I truly appreciate your addressing this product and for opening the regular persons eyes to how companies pay influencers to promote products. Thank you so much👏🏻💕🥰
Michelle has admitted to using filters without disclosing it... she says she will tell us in the future but I'm just not a fan now, I feel like I can't get an authentic experience watching her
Kelly shared her unsponsored review of this product comparing with other famous "dupes" and she claimed that the SK-II one indeed showed significant difference in brightening though.
I started seeing the ads for this product, people using a full bottle and showing before and after pictures. I have to admit I didn't see a significant change in the "after" pictures on most of the ads. If I'm going to spend this kind of money, I would schedule a visit to my dermatologist and pay for a prescription product.... one that has proven data. There are so many products that can add hydration for much less money. I've been using the Etude House Soonjung Relief Toner. It is such a lovely, hydrating product that makes my skin so soft. And, for much less money!!
Patti, I totally agree with you hun .. I am always open to paying more for skincare but we have so many affordable options these day I need to see game changing results before I am paying these prices lol.. Happy Sunday hun and love you lots xxxxxxx
'Really good but not worth the money' is SK-II summed up precisely. I've tried it, my skin loved it and became so much more brighter and hydrated. Then I tried Missha Time Revolution and my skin became even brighter! I've since tried I'm From rice toner and Missha Time Revolution Artemisia and I will never go back to SK-II because significantly cheaper alternatives suit my skin just fine.
I guess everyone's skin condition is different. My main issue is melasma. Hydroquinone does not work for me. I've tried Cosrx, Misssha & Purito's Galactomyces essences - none of them has worked. I tried each brand for at least a year every night to decide if it works. I've since been using SKII for almost a year now, I would say my melasma is a little better. I'm told it's almost impossible to cure melasma, they come and go, you can only try to lighten them a bit. Since SKII is really expensive, I'm still thinking if I should continue using it after i've finished the bottle. Or try tranexamic acid instead. I have to say I do feel a big difference of using SKII compared to other Galactomyces essences. I believe concentration matters. Age also plays a part I guess - older people will feel the difference. People who are younger than 50 need not to waste money on SKII.
I am all for influencers getting paid for sponsorship as long as they give honest reviews. Sometimes I really get the vibe that they are giving scripted reviews. It’s like they have never mentioned the product before and now they are saying they have loved the products for years. I also think anyone that photoshops results is a true con. James Welsh can catch a filter so quick!! I have to trust the influencers I support! ♥️ you xxxooo
I don’t necessarily think you had to have used a product for 5+ years/promote ones that already preexist in your routine. If that is the case, great. But a sponsored post with this criteria is few and far between. It’s not realistic. Content creators need to make a livable income. What I am not ok with is if they take on a sponsorship that normally goes against their ethos. If, however, a product or brand wasn’t originally on their radar but the company reached out and the influencer did their due diligence by looking up the legitimacy of the company and genuinely tested the products on their own, then that’s fine. The idea that, “I’ve been using Cerave for years and they’ve reached out to me to sponsor this post…” is extremely rare. If you only have a 5 step skincare routine and only 1 company of the 5 you use reaches out to you to sponsor, is that a sustainable channel? Not likely. I remember a decade ago when there was a lot of pushback on sponsorships in general. Is it great if you promote something with no sponsorship? Of course! It eliminates bias. But is it a sustainable living for content creators? No. There needs to be balance.
I love when they say you don't need the product and there are better less expensive ones out there and then one day they are doing a paid sponsorship 🤦♀️
I totally agree with you hun and I think the issue is you never see these products on the channel before or after which makes me thing it was just a paid for opinion which I hate.. sending you so much love xxxxx
I hace rosácea..SKII wiorks well, other no .Sponsor videos??.Anyone un RUclips wants protsi not your case?i Are your videos wuthout stipped by publicity ???
I think sk2 is a good product, my mom been using it for the past 10 years and her skin looks even better than mine, she is in her mid 60's, I'm 24, however sadly sk2 essence sting my face so bad, I got really sensitive skin and it's a chore to find skin care that suits me, so far the only brand I could use safely is Benton, olivarier, rovectin and vichy.
I have use this products for about 4-5 years and I swear by it. My sister used to said the same thing about the price and how I can get sth similar much cheaper. I don’t think you’d need it if you’re under 25 cuz I don’t think it’d be much different even if you use it. But for ppl over that age I’d recommend if you could afford it. It’s a great product for long term use.
Gothamista has done unsponsored reviews of this product a few times in her skincare routine videos. If you watch her she is one of the OGs, honest and open RUclipsrs of Korean skincare. she has used the product for many years. Check out.
I must admit to not having tried SK-II as it is not the sort of price I am comfortable paying for a single skin care product. I do however use Galactomyces ferment filtrate in the form of Secret Key's Starting treatment essence and am very pleased with the hydrating and soothing effects. I do feel it is making a difference to my skin. whether it is this product or whether it is just that it helps to improve the effects of what is put on after I do not honestly know but it is now a firm staple of mine.
I actually bought it because of sponsored contents (Dr Shereene Idriss) and I have not seen any difference. My skin is good, so I wouldn’t see much difference anyway cause I have a strong routine. So I’m pretty doubtful when I see these very good skin people saying they have seen dramatic changes. Even tretinoin does not give crazy results in good skin, you just maintain it. It’s an ok product, but I won’t be repurchasing.
Ah the famous sk2 essence. My mom and I never bought into its hype. We prefered Cetaphil and Guerlain. Once drug store to the core and the other bougie at its finest 😂 My dad once bought Sk2 instead of the Guerlain super aqua lotion we specifically asked for. He was so proud and smug, so sure he did a good job. Unfortunately for him it was not appreciated.
I have no problem with sponsored content when it is done right. What I do not like is the labeling of a product "viral" or "taking the internet by storm" when it's too often not the quality or results of the product that are bringing the success. I suppose I just have an issue with any brand's sponsoring their way into a "viral" product. I also think that this oversatuation can have some negative consequences. For example: now so&so has paid for their product to go viral, but what if it IS an amazing product? I feel they've alienated many consumers because we don't know if the product really is that good, or if it's paid hype. (I can think of a couple popular products right now I'd like to try, but I worry about wasting money on something that turns out to be just average, nothing special, or even actually a fail. So, I tend to wait out buying new cosmetics and such until the initial craziness dies down, but FOMO can be real!) I also feel it can encourage content creators to step over the line of what is honest because perhaps they now feel they should be exhibiting the results the other 50 sponsors seemed to achieve so they resort to fudging the results with filters. It's as much up to brands as it is creators to maintain some control over the message, and to be sure that all are kept honest. Being open about being sponsored like James Welsh, choosing a few creators who do genuinely enjoy the product to sponsor, diligently maintaining quality control of the "advertisements" created in the product's name takes effort, but I think brands are playing with fire when they slip. Send out 50,000 PR packages if that's what someone wants to do. The fact is in today's climate if your product is good (or even great) it will take off on an honest push instead of trying to saturate social media platforms with unrealistic claims, dishonesty, manipulation, and labels that could leave a product a flash in the pan anyways. Oh dear, I seem to have written a novel. 😬
Awesome eye opening video Rob. It always irks me when filters are used to PROMOTE products. They lose credibility with me whenever I spot it. Also the price!? I'd have to sell a kidney to be able to afford that. Fat pass for me. Keep up the awesome work Rob.
I totally agree hun, use filters in your own life as much as you like but when your promoting a product I think you have a duty to be honest and using filters is not that.. sending you lots of love xxxx
I tend to avoid this ingredient because of fungal acne, but if I could I would definitely try the alternatives. Purito, Cosrx, Benton, Iunik, Some by mi, Secret Key all have affordable products with galactomyces.
Thank you for addressing this! I love the Scinic FTE (I personally think it's an almost identical dupe for the SK-II Pitera Essence)! I also love the Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence. I got it with the Neogen Real Ferment Micro serum, which is just a bit heavy for my combo/oily sensitive acne prone skin. I use it sometimes on my hands (I won't preach about anti aging care for hands lol). I am currently doing well with the Benton Snail Bee and Isntree Green Tea Fresh lines (aaaand at least a few other products in rotation). Of course, I'm always keeping my eyes open for "miracle" products containing no AHA's to completely rid myself of acne! I'm happy I found you on SV, and I'll keep checking in on your channel! 💖
I am not against influencers taking on sponsorships at all as from a personal perspective I think I am quite marketing savvy and a good reader of body language. Also I do not hang onto any one influencers opinions but seek out views from others to get a more balanced view. So "I think" I have built in protection and take it for what it is. The majority of influencers are not hard core business people and rely on employing managers to take away some of that associated stress and I think in some cases the influencer has become no more than a front to the business. To me it is plainly obvious that some highly respected influencers have also been manipulated by some skincare brands which I doubt they would recognise or acknowledge themselves. That is the power behind the science, and the ultimate aim of successful marketing. In your case Rob you have in the past recommended brands and then at a later date discovered further information or called out the same brands for shady practices. We all learn and brands/companies change and I COMMEND you for honestly bringing these to our attention. This in itself could have been a conflict of interest if sponsorship had been accepted for earlier reviews. You do things your way Rob, you have our support!
Brilliant video as always. I use the one by One Thing. Love your shirt. You don’t need filters because you are just drop dead gorgeous naturally❣️❣️❣️ Love you xxx
i have used sk2 and i used other galactomyces products from kbeauty brands. i will admit sk2 has much more dramatic results, but dupes work well too. comparing the difference and price, i stick with kbeauty dupes as they work just fine and is worth the money
SKII is just way out of budget for me. The Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence is a must in my AM routine. I don't think the Galactomyces is the same grade as the SKII, but I think the same results can happen, it just takes longer. Also the Cosrx Galactomyces is $23.40 for 100mls.
I totally agree with you on the price its just too up there for most people.. I need to check the cosrx one out as I have never used it.. love you xxxxx
I love your video and I went with your first recommendation and I must say as a tom boy I love it. I hate feeling sticky and I feel like it soaks in pretty well but my face does look hydrated I tried another essence and hated it so I thought all of them would be about the same. Now I know thanks so much!
Seriously thank you. I have been watching reviews and debating if I should buy SK-II. I think that if another product has the same ingredient list and they work there is no need to spend crazy money. I’m going to give Then I Met You a go 💗 just a question I use prescription retinol cream every second night after a moisturiser. Would the serum interfere with it? I am guessing use the serum first, then moisturiser and then retinol? Any ideas thank you 🙏
I actually dont dislike it I am just not the biggest fan o most of their products, I think they are all ok but for the price point I wanted more.. that being said their essence is amazing for sure.. sending you lots of love xxxxx
Hi Rob I don't have a problem with sponsorship as such, as long as it clearly labelled as an AD - that's all it is, just like the ADs on tv that I scroll through as I record programmes so i can do so. I'm not keen on heavily scripted "reviews" as part of that sponsorship though and feel if the company wants their product promoted, the content creator should be able to use their own words to describe why they like it. I don't think it's a bad product, but it is wildly overpriced in my opinion. It may well be stronger than the alternatives, but is it 10 times stronger?- doubtful tbh. If I was going to try one of those wildly expensive essences it would probably be the green tea one from Amore pacific, as at least it is a far different process to make it. I would never spend that much though, so it's a moot point. I like galactomyces as an ingredient and liked both the Missha and Neogen first essences at around £30 for approx 180mls. The rose in the Iunik didn't work for my skin, though I haven't tried the purito version or the then I met you. Best wishes.
From my experience, I can say that SK-II is a little bit more potent than any other brand that I’ve tried. However, I have to mention that it caused my skin irritation and stinging sensation. Did it brighten my skin? Yes, it did. Did it hydrate my skin? Not really but it helped to prepare my skin for the next step. Do you have to spend this huge amount of money on this product? that depends on your budget and preference but remember there are several excellent dupes out there and you can give them a try.
Personally I see Michelle as a makeup person so I don't really go for skincare advice from her even if I do think she takes good care of her skin. In addition, Michelle has a down to earth but fairytale like glamour to her videos and I kinda approach skincare in a face flat to earthly manner.
After first hearing about galactomyces and SK-II (and then it's price!) I found a lot of youtubers recommending Secret Key starting treatment essence as a direct dupe. Dr. Drea said that galactomyces also has potential to be beneficial to people suffering from KP. I wanted to try it myself and when I heard that (my daughter has KP) that sealed the deal. Perfect excuse to try something new. That was two years ago and now I HAVE to have a backup bottle (need to order as opened backup bottle this morning). My skin is so hydrated, brighter and almost polished looking after using it. It's available from Stylevana also.
Hi hun, so lovely to hear from you and I havent tried that one but I will have to check it out for sure so thank you so much for sharing your experience. love you x
Urgh it has really gotten on my nerves these before and after shenanigans. Usually it’s a blatant use of lighting, the before picture will have side lighting to highlight the texture and then the miraculous after picture will have face on lighting which will blur away the defects. It’s so obvious and annoying. Fed up of the deception and manipulation these days, feel like being led around in a herd all the time.
SKII is huge in east Asia despite the hefty price tag which to some people translates to effectiveness and quality. I used to be part of that demographic till I looked into skin care and its recent development
I totally agree with you hun, I think some think the more you pay the better the outcomes will be but this is not always the case.. thank you for sharing and sending you lots of love xx
I truly appreciate your addressing this product and for opening the regular persons eyes to how companies pay influencers to promote products. Thank you so much👏🏻💕🥰
Its a pleasure hun and I think we should just all be a little more aware of how brands influence the influencer lol.. love you so much xxxxx
Michelle has admitted to using filters without disclosing it... she says she will tell us in the future but I'm just not a fan now, I feel like I can't get an authentic experience watching her
Oh I didnt now this.. thats not great and there is clearly a filter in the thumbnail you can see it a mile off.. sending you lots of love xxxxx
Michelle is so fake, I don’t like her
Sk2 doesn’t seem like a bad product but it’s not worth the money.
Amen hun I think this is a review in one sentence for sure.. love you x
Kelly shared her unsponsored review of this product comparing with other famous "dupes" and she claimed that the SK-II one indeed showed significant difference in brightening though.
Thats amazing I will check it out now as I love Kelly and her content.. thanks for the heads up and sending you lots of love xxxxx
I started seeing the ads for this product, people using a full bottle and showing before and after pictures. I have to admit I didn't see a significant change in the "after" pictures on most of the ads. If I'm going to spend this kind of money, I would schedule a visit to my dermatologist and pay for a prescription product.... one that has proven data. There are so many products that can add hydration for much less money. I've been using the Etude House Soonjung Relief Toner. It is such a lovely, hydrating product that makes my skin so soft. And, for much less money!!
I love the Soon Jung toner as well. Fantastic product
Where can I find the Etude essence?
@@cristinitaandco I bought mine from Amazon Prime. No shipping costs and arrived quickly!!♥️♥️ Of course I’m in the US!!
Patti, I totally agree with you hun .. I am always open to paying more for skincare but we have so many affordable options these day I need to see game changing results before I am paying these prices lol.. Happy Sunday hun and love you lots xxxxxxx
'Really good but not worth the money' is SK-II summed up precisely. I've tried it, my skin loved it and became so much more brighter and hydrated. Then I tried Missha Time Revolution and my skin became even brighter! I've since tried I'm From rice toner and Missha Time Revolution Artemisia and I will never go back to SK-II because significantly cheaper alternatives suit my skin just fine.
I am a Missha Time Revolution fan too. Another product recently recommended to me is Hera.
Amen thats the best summary in one sentence.. I will have to check out some of your other dupes though as I havent tried them.. love you x
I guess everyone's skin condition is different. My main issue is melasma. Hydroquinone does not work for me. I've tried Cosrx, Misssha & Purito's Galactomyces essences - none of them has worked. I tried each brand for at least a year every night to decide if it works. I've since been using SKII for almost a year now, I would say my melasma is a little better. I'm told it's almost impossible to cure melasma, they come and go, you can only try to lighten them a bit. Since SKII is really expensive, I'm still thinking if I should continue using it after i've finished the bottle. Or try tranexamic acid instead. I have to say I do feel a big difference of using SKII compared to other Galactomyces essences. I believe concentration matters. Age also plays a part I guess - older people will feel the difference. People who are younger than 50 need not to waste money on SKII.
I am all for influencers getting paid for sponsorship as long as they give honest reviews. Sometimes I really get the vibe that they are giving scripted reviews. It’s like they have never mentioned the product before and now they are saying they have loved the products for years. I also think anyone that photoshops results is a true con. James Welsh can catch a filter so quick!! I have to trust the influencers I support! ♥️ you xxxooo
I don’t necessarily think you had to have used a product for 5+ years/promote ones that already preexist in your routine. If that is the case, great. But a sponsored post with this criteria is few and far between. It’s not realistic. Content creators need to make a livable income. What I am not ok with is if they take on a sponsorship that normally goes against their ethos. If, however, a product or brand wasn’t originally on their radar but the company reached out and the influencer did their due diligence by looking up the legitimacy of the company and genuinely tested the products on their own, then that’s fine. The idea that, “I’ve been using Cerave for years and they’ve reached out to me to sponsor this post…” is extremely rare. If you only have a 5 step skincare routine and only 1 company of the 5 you use reaches out to you to sponsor, is that a sustainable channel? Not likely. I remember a decade ago when there was a lot of pushback on sponsorships in general. Is it great if you promote something with no sponsorship? Of course! It eliminates bias. But is it a sustainable living for content creators? No. There needs to be balance.
I love when they say you don't need the product and there are better less expensive ones out there and then one day they are doing a paid sponsorship 🤦♀️
@@sinodessa omg right!!!!
I totally agree with you hun and I think the issue is you never see these products on the channel before or after which makes me thing it was just a paid for opinion which I hate.. sending you so much love xxxxx
I hace rosácea..SKII wiorks well, other no .Sponsor videos??.Anyone un RUclips wants protsi not your case?i Are your videos wuthout stipped by publicity ???
I think sk2 is a good product, my mom been using it for the past 10 years and her skin looks even better than mine, she is in her mid 60's, I'm 24, however sadly sk2 essence sting my face so bad, I got really sensitive skin and it's a chore to find skin care that suits me, so far the only brand I could use safely is Benton, olivarier, rovectin and vichy.
The essence is worth every dime..I'm not an influencer
I have tried alot of essences and nothing compares to SKII...
Thank you so so much for sharing and I am so so glad its working for you skin.. love xxxx
Before/After pictures are always bollocks on social media 🤣🤣
Haha totally agree with you lol xxxx
The Purito is good, I liked it. Benton also has a good fermentation essence (with galactomyces, bifida and panthenol) as a possible alternative.
Hi hun, happy Sunday.. I havent tried the benton one but maybe I need to give it a go.. sending you lots of love xxxxx
The use of filter is misleading the customers and an unrealistic result which will lead to disappointments... I do not like it.... 😐
I totally agree with you hun .. love you lots xxxxx
I have use this products for about 4-5 years and I swear by it. My sister used to said the same thing about the price and how I can get sth similar much cheaper. I don’t think you’d need it if you’re under 25 cuz I don’t think it’d be much different even if you use it. But for ppl over that age I’d recommend if you could afford it. It’s a great product for long term use.
Gothamista has done unsponsored reviews of this product a few times in her skincare routine videos. If you watch her she is one of the OGs, honest and open RUclipsrs of Korean skincare. she has used the product for many years. Check out.
The iunik looks awesome! I have to admit that buying skincare when your skin is irritated can get expensive because you want relief!
I love the iUnik one its so so good I would totally recommend for sensitive skin.. love xxxxx
OOOOOO THE TEA!!!! 😹😹😹 Another dupe is Elizavecca Milky Piggy Galactomyces 100% Essence
Haha.. thank you so so much for sharing that dupe, I will head over and check it out.. love you xxxxx
I must admit to not having tried SK-II as it is not the sort of price I am comfortable paying for a single skin care product. I do however use Galactomyces ferment filtrate in the form of Secret Key's Starting treatment essence and am very pleased with the hydrating and soothing effects. I do feel it is making a difference to my skin. whether it is this product or whether it is just that it helps to improve the effects of what is put on after I do not honestly know but it is now a firm staple of mine.
I actually bought it because of sponsored contents (Dr Shereene Idriss) and I have not seen any difference. My skin is good, so I wouldn’t see much difference anyway cause I have a strong routine. So I’m pretty doubtful when I see these very good skin people saying they have seen dramatic changes. Even tretinoin does not give crazy results in good skin, you just maintain it. It’s an ok product, but I won’t be repurchasing.
Ah the famous sk2 essence. My mom and I never bought into its hype. We prefered Cetaphil and Guerlain. Once drug store to the core and the other bougie at its finest 😂 My dad once bought Sk2 instead of the Guerlain super aqua lotion we specifically asked for. He was so proud and smug, so sure he did a good job. Unfortunately for him it was not appreciated.
I have no problem with sponsored content when it is done right. What I do not like is the labeling of a product "viral" or "taking the internet by storm" when it's too often not the quality or results of the product that are bringing the success. I suppose I just have an issue with any brand's sponsoring their way into a "viral" product. I also think that this oversatuation can have some negative consequences. For example: now so&so has paid for their product to go viral, but what if it IS an amazing product? I feel they've alienated many consumers because we don't know if the product really is that good, or if it's paid hype. (I can think of a couple popular products right now I'd like to try, but I worry about wasting money on something that turns out to be just average, nothing special, or even actually a fail. So, I tend to wait out buying new cosmetics and such until the initial craziness dies down, but FOMO can be real!)
I also feel it can encourage content creators to step over the line of what is honest because perhaps they now feel they should be exhibiting the results the other 50 sponsors seemed to achieve so they resort to fudging the results with filters.
It's as much up to brands as it is creators to maintain some control over the message, and to be sure that all are kept honest. Being open about being sponsored like James Welsh, choosing a few creators who do genuinely enjoy the product to sponsor, diligently maintaining quality control of the "advertisements" created in the product's name takes effort, but I think brands are playing with fire when they slip.
Send out 50,000 PR packages if that's what someone wants to do. The fact is in today's climate if your product is good (or even great) it will take off on an honest push instead of trying to saturate social media platforms with unrealistic claims, dishonesty, manipulation, and labels that could leave a product a flash in the pan anyways. Oh dear, I seem to have written a novel. 😬
Thanks for your alternatives to SKI-2.
Awesome eye opening video Rob. It always irks me when filters are used to PROMOTE products. They lose credibility with me whenever I spot it. Also the price!? I'd have to sell a kidney to be able to afford that. Fat pass for me. Keep up the awesome work Rob.
I totally agree hun, use filters in your own life as much as you like but when your promoting a product I think you have a duty to be honest and using filters is not that.. sending you lots of love xxxx
im using sk II for 6 years now and im happy with it❤
Thanks for watching and sharing xx
I tend to avoid this ingredient because of fungal acne, but if I could I would definitely try the alternatives. Purito, Cosrx, Benton, Iunik, Some by mi, Secret Key all have affordable products with galactomyces.
That is such a good point about the fungal acne thank you for calling this one out. love you x
Thank you for addressing this! I love the Scinic FTE (I personally think it's an almost identical dupe for the SK-II Pitera Essence)! I also love the Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence. I got it with the Neogen Real Ferment Micro serum, which is just a bit heavy for my combo/oily sensitive acne prone skin. I use it sometimes on my hands (I won't preach about anti aging care for hands lol). I am currently doing well with the Benton Snail Bee and Isntree Green Tea Fresh lines (aaaand at least a few other products in rotation). Of course, I'm always keeping my eyes open for "miracle" products containing no AHA's to completely rid myself of acne! I'm happy I found you on SV, and I'll keep checking in on your channel! 💖
I am not against influencers taking on sponsorships at all as from a personal perspective I think I am quite marketing savvy and a good reader of body language. Also I do not hang onto any one influencers opinions but seek out views from others to get a more balanced view. So "I think" I have built in protection and take it for what it is.
The majority of influencers are not hard core business people and rely on employing managers to take away some of that associated stress and I think in some cases the influencer has become no more than a front to the business. To me it is plainly obvious that some highly respected influencers have also been manipulated by some skincare brands which I doubt they would recognise or acknowledge themselves. That is the power behind the science, and the ultimate aim of successful marketing.
In your case Rob you have in the past recommended brands and then at a later date discovered further information or called out the same brands for shady practices. We all learn and brands/companies change and I COMMEND you for honestly bringing these to our attention. This in itself could have been a conflict of interest if sponsorship had been accepted for earlier reviews.
You do things your way Rob, you have our support!
Thank you so so much for your love and support and for this informed perspective.. sending you so so much love xx
Great work rob! Always love your videos 🥰
Thank you so so much hun and love you xx
@@MadAboutSkin of course💖 stay amazing 💖
Brilliant video as always. I use the one by One Thing.
Love your shirt.
You don’t need filters because you are just drop dead gorgeous naturally❣️❣️❣️
Love you xxx
I’d never heard of this active until you told me about it!! I will have to look this one up!! Love you♥️♥️♥️
Oh Elizabeth you are too too kind to me lol.. love you so so much and Happy Sunday xxxxxxxx
@@Patti-1962 🥰🥰🥰
Love that shirt 🍃! And always love dupes. Thanks 😊 ps. And definitely love the company angle, v nb stuff!!!
Thank you so so much for watching hun and Happy Sunday.. love you x
Is the Neogen Real Ferment essence a dupe as well?
Hi hun, yes this would work well as a dupe.. love lots x
i have used sk2 and i used other galactomyces products from kbeauty brands. i will admit sk2 has much more dramatic results, but dupes work well too. comparing the difference and price, i stick with kbeauty dupes as they work just fine and is worth the money
thank you so much for talking about this!
Its a pleasure hun and thank you so much for watching.. love xx
I started using the CosRx Galactomyces Essence about a month ago and so far I really like it (and I also like that I can get it for around $20).
Oh thats amazing I will have to check that one out thank you for sharing ..xxxxx
SKII is just way out of budget for me. The Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence is a must in my AM routine. I don't think the Galactomyces is the same grade as the SKII, but I think the same results can happen, it just takes longer. Also the Cosrx Galactomyces is $23.40 for 100mls.
I totally agree with you on the price its just too up there for most people.. I need to check the cosrx one out as I have never used it.. love you xxxxx
Hope you love it, when you try it! Cosrx is one of my favorite brands. Love you too! Thank you for all your hard work, I appreciate all you do!💖💖💖
I love your video and I went with your first recommendation and I must say as a tom boy I love it. I hate feeling sticky and I feel like it soaks in pretty well but my face does look hydrated I tried another essence and hated it so I thought all of them would be about the same. Now I know thanks so much!
You should have a million subbies. I trust YOU with my whole face 💕🎈💕💕💕💕💕
This man HATES sk2 😂😂😂
Haha I actually dont mind some of their products.. I dont like their price point but some of their products are decent x
Seriously thank you. I have been watching reviews and debating if I should buy SK-II. I think that if another product has the same ingredient list and they work there is no need to spend crazy money. I’m going to give Then I Met You a go 💗 just a question I use prescription retinol cream every second night after a moisturiser. Would the serum interfere with it? I am guessing use the serum first, then moisturiser and then retinol? Any ideas thank you 🙏
And why don’t you like Then I met you as a brand!?
I actually dont dislike it I am just not the biggest fan o most of their products, I think they are all ok but for the price point I wanted more.. that being said their essence is amazing for sure.. sending you lots of love xxxxx
Hi Rob I don't have a problem with sponsorship as such, as long as it clearly labelled as an AD - that's all it is, just like the ADs on tv that I scroll through as I record programmes so i can do so. I'm not keen on heavily scripted "reviews" as part of that sponsorship though and feel if the company wants their product promoted, the content creator should be able to use their own words to describe why they like it. I don't think it's a bad product, but it is wildly overpriced in my opinion. It may well be stronger than the alternatives, but is it 10 times stronger?- doubtful tbh. If I was going to try one of those wildly expensive essences it would probably be the green tea one from Amore pacific, as at least it is a far different process to make it. I would never spend that much though, so it's a moot point. I like galactomyces as an ingredient and liked both the Missha and Neogen first essences at around £30 for approx 180mls. The rose in the Iunik didn't work for my skin, though I haven't tried the purito version or the then I met you. Best wishes.
Could please recommend other Galactomyces essences, easily available in the U.K.? 💙🙏🏻🕊🌞
From my experience, I can say that SK-II is a little bit more potent than any other brand that I’ve tried. However, I have to mention that it caused my skin irritation and stinging sensation.
Did it brighten my skin? Yes, it did. Did it hydrate my skin? Not really but it helped to prepare my skin for the next step.
Do you have to spend this huge amount of money on this product? that depends on your budget and preference but remember there are several excellent dupes out there and you can give them a try.
Thank you so so much for sharing your thoughts on this which is so so useful and sending you lots of love xxxxxx
Sk2 essence is a fine product....if you don't have any major skin issues or conditions in my opinion.
I actually ordered the Missha Time Revolution Essence and love the product that is the dupe for SK.
Oh this is one I forgot but yes its totally a dupe and I hope it works really well for you xx
Yes, I am ordering it again after I have used up the Missha Time Revolution Essence. 😆
Personally I see Michelle as a makeup person so I don't really go for skincare advice from her even if I do think she takes good care of her skin. In addition, Michelle has a down to earth but fairytale like glamour to her videos and I kinda approach skincare in a face flat to earthly manner.
After first hearing about galactomyces and SK-II (and then it's price!) I found a lot of youtubers recommending Secret Key starting treatment essence as a direct dupe. Dr. Drea said that galactomyces also has potential to be beneficial to people suffering from KP. I wanted to try it myself and when I heard that (my daughter has KP) that sealed the deal. Perfect excuse to try something new. That was two years ago and now I HAVE to have a backup bottle (need to order as opened backup bottle this morning). My skin is so hydrated, brighter and almost polished looking after using it. It's available from Stylevana also.
Are you using Secret Key Rose Starting Treatment Essence? Because that’s the one that’s a dupe for SKII.
@@JulienArbor Thats the one
Hi hun, so lovely to hear from you and I havent tried that one but I will have to check it out for sure so thank you so much for sharing your experience. love you x
@@MadAboutSkin You have to splash it the same as sk-ii but I enjoy that part of it.
I agree, I myself love galactomyces ferment filtrate but I wouldn't pay that ridiculous price
Please do a review on Particle Face cream for men. The claims seem unrealisted
I Love Your Content You ALWAYS Keep It Real! 💕
Where can i get SK II in uk? Thank you
I am so thankful for this. I can’t afford ski 11 but I would love to try the dupes
Urgh it has really gotten on my nerves these before and after shenanigans. Usually it’s a blatant use of lighting, the before picture will have side lighting to highlight the texture and then the miraculous after picture will have face on lighting which will blur away the defects. It’s so obvious and annoying. Fed up of the deception and manipulation these days, feel like being led around in a herd all the time.
I totally agree with you hun, its so frustrating and dishonest which I hate.. sending you lots of love xxxx
That's why I watch your channel. Your honest. 💟
So another You Tuber LIED....big shock...NOT! The end!!!!!!
I wish this wasn't the case though.. sending you lots of love xxxx
Great livestream as always and loved this video idea x
Thank you so much hun and sending you lots of love x
SKII is huge in east Asia despite the hefty price tag which to some people translates to effectiveness and quality. I used to be part of that demographic till I looked into skin care and its recent development
I totally agree with you hun, I think some think the more you pay the better the outcomes will be but this is not always the case.. thank you for sharing and sending you lots of love xx
Check out JIN JUNG SUNG essence. Been wanting to try it. Possiblya dupe ? ...can you help me confirm it's Fragrance and essential oil free?
Never been interested in SK-ll but I use an amazing galactomyces serum that I will forever rave about and highly recommend!!
Hi hun, which is the one you use as I would love to try it out.. love x
@@MadAboutSkin Papa’s Recipe! Blemish serum! It’s divine!
Gothamista also had an SKII ad on her channel
Hi hun, I didnt know that I will have to check it out as I love her content xx
Thank you
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Thank you for joining the live it was so good to chat to you.. love you xxxxx
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Love you so so much hun xx
This is why Asian skin is better than westerner, we invest in our skincare, whereas you guys use cheap products and smoke drink
lol what the fuck are you ok dude?
I’ve used all these dupes but I still love how SK-II help me with my pore