Oh I love Isntree!!!! And I love you, you’re such a great content creator. And also, I have never seen anyone who can rock any hairstyle/ wig/hat and look absolutely stunning. I can barely find a pair of sunglasses that suits my face ..lol. ❤️
The green toner has been such a game changer for my oily acne pron skin it has all so brighten my skin from old sun damage i'm 51 yrs old and been using this ever since it hit the market i never want to be without product i have tried everything in this line they are all nice but i cant live without my green tea toner i have 5 backups lol love your vids your amazing and so honest
And to think it’s so good and yet SO affordable! Did you like the green tea cleanser? Trying not to spoil too much (maybe failing haha) but that one really surprised me 👀
The beginning of this video where 2023 Alice speaks to 2019 Alice is so epic! I laughed aloud. Great analysis of this popular Korean brand. I think the essence would be the thing I would be most likely to purchase. I really love your videos Alice!
Gosh, you really put so much effort into editing and substance, it's immensely appreciated! You recall which video covered constituents, which is a solid tangent from the topic of this video, (with the link appearance being timed just right- some people forget the links entirely) and you offer a mini explanation so those not in the know can still follow, all without missing a beat, then you bring it back into the flow of a more general review, it was seamless. 👏 That plus all the ingredient lists, guiding text boxes and generally how you conduct and organize these videos helps my unchecked ADHD brain follow along. You're very detail oriented in the best way, I think you'd make a really great teacher!
I use the green tea toner before LED. I have the BHA on my wish list, and now I’m interested in the onion line since PIH is a huge issue for me. Looking forward to part 2 and 3!
i have normal-combo skin and i decided to get the toner plus because of this video, its really hydrating and made my skin dewy! i love it so much 😊💞 im going to try the green tea toner next! thank you for the reviews they helped a lot !!
I love how you explain every single product in details. Thanks for doing a lot of research which is certainly helpful to me. I am a new follower from Singapore, and I will certainly follow you through. Love from Singapore
Watching old videos because of my recent order (with a lot of Isntree products). It kind of felt like I was grading my order like a test to your classes. I actually did pretty well. So watching your videos really does help and I hope others feel the same. A thought came to me when you mentioned that "we don't want lingering signs of our past breakouts" ... exactly! I always need to break up with my breakouts. Just wish we didn't have that on again off again relationship 😂
I've been anxiously awaiting this review!!! And two parts for the DRAMA! One of my all time favorite brands!!! Have nearly as many products from them as you do LOL plus backups!! Just recently purchased their chestnut aha product after being obsessed with their bha, but have yet to open it as i have so many other acids open right now! You NEED to try their aloe toner as well! So calming and soothing, yet watery and hydrating! Thanks for the thoroughness as always!
HELLO ALICE, I JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL AND IM SO GLAD I DID. I AM 59 YEARS OLD AND HAVE VERY DRY ACNE PRONE SKIN. PROBABLY BECAUSE I WORK AS A COOK. ANYWAY YOU HAVE SUCH BEAUTIFUL SKIN. I JUST LOVE KOREAN BRAND SKINCARE!
Love the phone call with past Alice🤣. When I first heard of Isntree I bought the Issinfree green tea micellar water thinking it was from them and didn't realize until I was like half way through it that it wasn't😅. It actually wasn't that bad but then again it was just a micellar water so🤷🏼♀️ I'm excited to try the onion toner, even if I am a bit worried your nose might be betraying me🤧 (j/k sorta lol) I might get a few of their other toners to try also since I'm still on the hunt for a good replacement for G&G liquid hydration.
I wasn’t kidding at all in my flashback - I totally mixed those brands up…and probably for at least a year LOL! I will be nervously awaiting you trying the onion toner hahaha! I feel confident though as Ara also didn’t smell onion. I did a single blind test…which is to say I stuck it under her nose and said “CLOSE YOUR EYES AND TELL ME WHAT THIS SMELLS LIKE” - a very professional, research-based approach 🙃😆 She said there’s a faint smell of “something”, but she didn’t say onion 👀
@@AliceintheRabbitHole glad I wasn't the only one lol. That sounds like a very professional way to test product smells👩🏼🔬😅. I will definitely let you know what I think of it when I receive it. Thanks again for the recommendation💜
I'm impressed the most by the fact that you even RECEIVED an order from Stylevanna 😂 My first (and last, ever) order was placed 5 weeks ago and they're telling me it won't be shipped for at least 3 more. I guess I was spoiled by YesStyle..lol.. Love your video! ❤
Omg it’s so good to know it’s not just me!! I placed an order on the 17th and it still hasn’t shipped. Yesterday I finally decided to just reorder the same product from yesstyle so that I can actually get it before summer is over🙄. First and last stylevanna order for me too.
YAAAAAAAY I've been waiting for this video (series!). Excellent, helpful review as always! I was so close to cracking and repurchasing the more expensive BHA liquid you referenced because I've been dealing with some skin congestion and I know that treatment works, but now I'm going to try the isntree. At some point, I also want to try up the onion (purple is my fav color so not a problem for me!) and the AHA (I used a previous version and look forward to the improved!). I also have some interest in the HA essence (I enjoyed the og toner years ago) but I run into the tricky thing of when my skin is the driest there is also less humidity in the air. I'd love to know about your thoughts about the green tea+LED after trying other antioxidants with the LED. I keep being intrigued by green tea but then going for other things because of the marketing or the price (amore pacific yikes).
Amorepacific was just too pricey for me (and personally for not enough results BUT that could be my skin type for sure!) But yeah, I can’t figure out why Andrei is so stuck on green tea in LED therapy when there are soooo many other antioxidant options!
I have been curious about the chestnut and onion products from Isntree, but now I want to try them in my next order. I am happily waiting for the second part of my May Stylevana order, I split it up based on the video where you talked about how it will take longer to get products that indicate a longer period of before shipping. For anyone who hasn’t noticed this on the product page or on each item in your shopping cart, instead of “usually shipped within in 24 hours”, it will say “usually shipped within 7-14 working days “ or “usually shipped within 30 working days”. I already have a new shopping cart that I add to when I find a new product I want to try or when I know I will be out of a product in about three months. And then I wait for the best prices or discounts, because there will always be more than one.
Smart plan! I talk about how I didn’t have the best approach in part 2 lol - paid more for some of these products than I could have. Strategic buying can save a LOT of cash!
I'm so excited for these videos! I haven't tried Isntree yet, and I've been waiting for more info to try and decide which products to try first. 🥰 I'm starting to get some new adapalene peelies, 😫 so I am loving the light but intense Hydration Korean skincare offers.
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I'm at about 5-6 weeks. Although, I tried to minimize my skincare during a week long pupsitting trip and started using it every night. Also, I've been using Cos de Baha serums for the "sandwich" thing they said to do, and those thicker, aloe based serums seem like the biggest difference. As soon as I got home, I started using those again with some more calming barrier support products and it's improved. Although I can see I'll have to have patience with my dry areas... the cooling, moisturizing marine ingredients based products feel soooo good right now, especially with the 110 degree Temps outside. I'm just glad that except for the grocery store, it's pretty much only animals that see me right now! 😂 I HAVE to get that onion based toner!!
I usually distinguish innisfree from isntree in that innisfree products tend to have fragrance and can be found at sephora. That isntree HA essence has had all sorts of opinions, lol. Some weren't impressed by it and some absolutely love it. Have you tried the Benton Green Tea Toner?
Yeah tbh I really wasn’t too overwhelmed with Innisfree? Good prices yes, but Isntree is on another level (for my sensitive skin, at least). I haven’t, although Benton is on the list of “would like to try more in the future!”
I can't see the name and not think "Isn't ree" - the leaf is so clearly the apostrophe! And now that you mention it, count me in the Not Paying Attention camp. It did not occur to me that Innisfree is different. What. Oh I have the hyaluronic toner still! And love the refreshing green tea toner. Wish I could remember which Innisfree product(s) I've tried, if any. I'm going through my giant Costco-sized SK-II Pietera essence at an alarming rate considering the cost, so I'm thankful for your dupe video. :)
Haha yep, I’m convinced most of us mixed the two up - at least at some point! But overall, I’m a way bigger fan of Isntree 🤐 I’m so grateful for that product too. I keep testing out fermented serums and I do think I prefer SK-II’s style (but not price 👀). IOPE it is!!
Aaahhhhh I was waiting for this!! I am so happy you reviewed the Isntree!! 😭😭😭💜💜💜💜💜 Edit: Ah yes. My 2021 self has also often confused Isntree with Innisfree 😆
I still think hyaluronic acid is still exciting for someone living in the US. Most of the hyaluronic acid here is sodium hyaluronate. Occasionally you will see hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid. Asisn brands have much better hyaluronic combinations, and they're not unreasonably expensive. Sodium hyaluronate is great because it's one of the lighter molecules, it's stable, and I'm assuming it's the easiest to manufacture. Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and regular hyaluronic acid are great because they're heavier. But I like to have as many forms as possible because my skin really loves it.
I hope you don't mind me inquiring as this isn't skincare related, but I love your top! It's a lovely neckline and the sleeves really give it personality. I'd really love to know where it's from.
Oh thank you! It’s from Black Milk clothing - it’s old though; I don’t think they still make it (but one of the reasons I loved them so much is their pieces last forever and ever haha!)
I tried the chestnut 2% bha in hopes of finding a replacement for Paula's choice 2% bha, but sadly the isntree was too drying for me and it took forever to fix my moisture barrier. So disappointing, I have no idea why that is since PC is a little drying but not to the point of huge patches of flaking skin. I might look into the onion line tho as I struggle with acne!
I haven't tried the Isntree one, but this is the same issue I have every time I think I can find another brand of BHA. Something about the PC is just so much less drying than anything I've tried so far! I think I'm giving up and just paying the PC price. I use it sparingly, so one bottle lasts me 6 months -- not exactly breaking the bank.🤷🏻♀️
Haha yeah, this is why I immediately corrected myself - there is no one size fits all in skincare!! I’ve seen quite a few people say that nothing replaces the PC for them!
The green tea fresh toner burnt my skin. At first I thought it was a fake product, got another, same problem. It turned out I had developed a sensitivity to hylauronic acid. Its in everything. Curses.
Update. Not allergic to hylauronic acid. Allergic to TEA. Can't drink it, it makes me throw. If I put anything with it in on my skin it burns. I'm worried england will render me stateless!
I use the AHA essence about 1-2x a week and always the nights I don’t use adapalene, and the BHA every other morning (alternating my C/BHA mornings still - that’s been my system for about 3 years at this point!)
Amorepacific green tea essence annoyingly is much nicer than the Isntree toner. But its like getting 85% of value for 1/10 the price. Don't recommend Amorepacific unless you have a lot of disposable income or find a great deal.
LOL yes, it is annoyingly better - perfect description! But too much $$ to me personally (my splurge from amorepacific is the powder cleanser - pricey but at least it lasts and lasts and LASTS hahaha)
Thanks Alice, I think that onion toner will be on my shelf soon. Do you know, or can estimate, the amount of niacinamide it has? I'm just being really mindful to stay around 5% in combination with my other products. Fairly new to your channel and I just love your video style and delivery, and really enjoy your humour. Love from a new fan xx
My guess - and it’s only a guess - is that it would be at if not under 5%. And I say that because I have reacted to higher levels of niacinamide in the past, but this is smooth sailing for my skin!
has anybody used either the bha or aha around their eyes either intentionally or accidentally? has it caused any irritation, redness, etc to the skin around the eyes? i’m looking for an aha and/or bha toner or serum that is gentle enough to use around the eyes to get rid of milia and just in case it does get near my eyes.
Happy birthday!!! 🎉 Or belated birthday, but the rule is: Thursday birthdays mean you get to party for the whole weekend. It’s just the rules you know? 🤣🥰
Have u heard of Maysama Rooibose serum , I have been hearing people go on a few years ago about it for serum and light therapy it looks really nice. I heard the green tea from issintree is a fan fav between all skin types they even use the greentea under the Amorapacific greentea in juju island, yes I wish I could get the Amorapacific and sk11 let's talk about broke bitch of f some essence..lol but I love essence and toner so much. I can't wait to see the serum part, especially the bifida and how good it is compare of the HG status of some many that it use to be. Really want to try the chestnut BHA toner too but people are saying the ph was too high to be that effective. The HA toner I'll just never be into idk why it's in everything. Put some peptides add so good stuff to it then we are talking ..lol
Yes I have - it seems to be quite popular! I went very deep in the rabbit hole one day on Andrei’s work (lol I can’t remember his last name - it’s in the video though 🤣) and his entire logic is that antioxidants neutralize any potential damage from LED. The thing is…it’s kind of complicated. Because on one hand, LED therapy is made to treat and not to harm. And while there may be exceptions due to certain conditions (such as melasma) then not using LED is a better option from the start in those cases? BUT it’s ultimately not a bad idea, although if the premise really is neutralizing free radicals, then there are many options to choose from. Antioxidants are as ubiquitous as hyaluronic acid I would say 🤐 I go off on all that to say: I like the combo, but I suspect it’s not limited to JUST green tea! And great news with BHA - newer research has come out suggesting it’s not pH-dependant! Lab Muffin has a post about it if you want to see more 😃
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yea that good about the pH sometimes my skin can't handle the low pH exfoilant. Yea the green Roibos is suppose to be like greentea and a different part of the the plant or something I haven't done much research like the matcha powder , I think their using different parts. I know that for a while mr Kong's mom Penn smith skincare was going on about it. I think the Benton greentea I oner was made for more dry skin people but has other things in it and the closet I have seen is isntree to amara Pacific I mean ware is all the green tea dupes. At all, it will hurt to fall in love with 2 essences that the mini size is 100$ omg 😱 have u tried Benton greentea toner yet ? I have it on the list actually I got it from Benton on Amazon along with he iope bio essence I got the Benton for like 11$ I just did a subscription is case I like them so I can keep the good price and if I don't like it I'll just cancel the sub.
@@AliceintheRabbitHole on a unrelated side note... I love cosrx snail line.. have everything except cleanser... Got a snail cleanser from TJ Maxx for 3.99 today.. All snails are NOT created equal.. maybe I'm thinking the snails in this cheap stuff were like the reject snails 😂
Alice hi!! we have arrived! I’m so excited for this!!! I love hearing your thoughts 💛 I was actually really interested in the onion products because I’ve already known about the benefits and have used products that had onion inside of them but it was never the star so this was intriguing right from the start but the prices hurt my wallet 🥴 I’m a budget girl. The toner is $28 and I’ve only paid $13 for a toner 😂 where I shop
Yep i paid around $14-$15. It’s very confusing how much K-Beauty prices fluctuate, but I’ll still stalk the websites until I find the price I want to pay. Just a matter of time 🤣
Your grape juice-wine analogy for the isntree green tea toner & amorepacific vintage single extract essence was so spot on!
Oh I love Isntree!!!! And I love you, you’re such a great content creator. And also, I have never seen anyone who can rock any hairstyle/ wig/hat and look absolutely stunning. I can barely find a pair of sunglasses that suits my face ..lol. ❤️
Oh thank you! I have entirely too much fun with creating a look 🤣💕
Facts!! ❤️
The green toner has been such a game changer for my oily acne pron skin it has all so brighten my skin from old sun damage i'm 51 yrs old and been using this ever since it hit the market i never want to be without product i have tried everything in this line they are all nice but i cant live without my green tea toner i have 5 backups lol love your vids your amazing and so honest
And to think it’s so good and yet SO affordable! Did you like the green tea cleanser? Trying not to spoil too much (maybe failing haha) but that one really surprised me 👀
@@AliceintheRabbitHole oh yes i enjoy the cleanser as well i just go thro a lot more toner i get a little to happy with 3/4 layers of toner lol
The beginning of this video where 2023 Alice speaks to 2019 Alice is so epic! I laughed aloud. Great analysis of this popular Korean brand. I think the essence would be the thing I would be most likely to purchase. I really love your videos Alice!
Gosh, you really put so much effort into editing and substance, it's immensely appreciated! You recall which video covered constituents, which is a solid tangent from the topic of this video, (with the link appearance being timed just right- some people forget the links entirely) and you offer a mini explanation so those not in the know can still follow, all without missing a beat, then you bring it back into the flow of a more general review, it was seamless. 👏
That plus all the ingredient lists, guiding text boxes and generally how you conduct and organize these videos helps my unchecked ADHD brain follow along. You're very detail oriented in the best way, I think you'd make a really great teacher!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words 🥰
I use the green tea toner before LED. I have the BHA on my wish list, and now I’m interested in the onion line since PIH is a huge issue for me. Looking forward to part 2 and 3!
i have normal-combo skin and i decided to get the toner plus because of this video, its really hydrating and made my skin dewy! i love it so much 😊💞 im going to try the green tea toner next! thank you for the reviews they helped a lot !!
I love how you explain every single product in details. Thanks for doing a lot of research which is certainly helpful to me. I am a new follower from Singapore, and I will certainly follow you through. Love from Singapore
Watching old videos because of my recent order (with a lot of Isntree products). It kind of felt like I was grading my order like a test to your classes. I actually did pretty well. So watching your videos really does help and I hope others feel the same.
A thought came to me when you mentioned that "we don't want lingering signs of our past breakouts" ... exactly! I always need to break up with my breakouts. Just wish we didn't have that on again off again relationship 😂
I've been anxiously awaiting this review!!! And two parts for the DRAMA! One of my all time favorite brands!!! Have nearly as many products from them as you do LOL plus backups!! Just recently purchased their chestnut aha product after being obsessed with their bha, but have yet to open it as i have so many other acids open right now! You NEED to try their aloe toner as well! So calming and soothing, yet watery and hydrating! Thanks for the thoroughness as always!
Isntree will be making my 2022 favorite brands list for SURE. It’s like they have one hit after another!? I don’t know how they do it 😍
Thank you! I will be buying the onion toner and the bha liquid, I already have and love the green tea toner 😇
HELLO ALICE, I JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL AND IM SO GLAD I DID. I AM 59 YEARS OLD AND HAVE VERY DRY ACNE PRONE SKIN. PROBABLY BECAUSE I WORK AS A COOK. ANYWAY YOU HAVE SUCH BEAUTIFUL SKIN. I JUST LOVE KOREAN BRAND SKINCARE!
Thank you! I love k-beauty too, such wonderful products! 😍
Love the phone call with past Alice🤣. When I first heard of Isntree I bought the Issinfree green tea micellar water thinking it was from them and didn't realize until I was like half way through it that it wasn't😅. It actually wasn't that bad but then again it was just a micellar water so🤷🏼♀️
I'm excited to try the onion toner, even if I am a bit worried your nose might be betraying me🤧 (j/k sorta lol)
I might get a few of their other toners to try also since I'm still on the hunt for a good replacement for G&G liquid hydration.
I wasn’t kidding at all in my flashback - I totally mixed those brands up…and probably for at least a year LOL!
I will be nervously awaiting you trying the onion toner hahaha! I feel confident though as Ara also didn’t smell onion. I did a single blind test…which is to say I stuck it under her nose and said “CLOSE YOUR EYES AND TELL ME WHAT THIS SMELLS LIKE” - a very professional, research-based approach 🙃😆 She said there’s a faint smell of “something”, but she didn’t say onion 👀
@@AliceintheRabbitHole glad I wasn't the only one lol.
That sounds like a very professional way to test product smells👩🏼🔬😅. I will definitely let you know what I think of it when I receive it. Thanks again for the recommendation💜
I'm impressed the most by the fact that you even RECEIVED an order from Stylevanna 😂 My first (and last, ever) order was placed 5 weeks ago and they're telling me it won't be shipped for at least 3 more. I guess I was spoiled by YesStyle..lol.. Love your video! ❤
Yes! It can take a while - I have a video on Stylevana if you want more info. I adore them but the shipping is slower for sure!
Just for reference I ordered my first order on the 11th and it arrived the 30th. Maybe area of country plays into it? I'm in Georgia.
Omg it’s so good to know it’s not just me!! I placed an order on the 17th and it still hasn’t shipped. Yesterday I finally decided to just reorder the same product from yesstyle so that I can actually get it before summer is over🙄. First and last stylevanna order for me too.
"I'd rather make fun of myself, there's no shortage of material."
I sat exactly this all the time 😂.
We are our own gift that keeps on giving! 🤣
Love love love your Alice 2019 call back! $1/gal gas…. LMAO
Love the 2019 call to Alice, so true! hahahahaha That is lots of Toners/Essences! I am excited to watch your 3 part series today. :) Thank you!
Been waiting for this review!!! Thanks for all your work as always (:
YAAAAAAAY I've been waiting for this video (series!). Excellent, helpful review as always! I was so close to cracking and repurchasing the more expensive BHA liquid you referenced because I've been dealing with some skin congestion and I know that treatment works, but now I'm going to try the isntree. At some point, I also want to try up the onion (purple is my fav color so not a problem for me!) and the AHA (I used a previous version and look forward to the improved!). I also have some interest in the HA essence (I enjoyed the og toner years ago) but I run into the tricky thing of when my skin is the driest there is also less humidity in the air. I'd love to know about your thoughts about the green tea+LED after trying other antioxidants with the LED. I keep being intrigued by green tea but then going for other things because of the marketing or the price (amore pacific yikes).
Amorepacific was just too pricey for me (and personally for not enough results BUT that could be my skin type for sure!) But yeah, I can’t figure out why Andrei is so stuck on green tea in LED therapy when there are soooo many other antioxidant options!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Yes there are so many options! Like what about licorice root, centella, pycogenol, coq10? etc etc etc
I don't have any skincare from Isntree, I've never used any skincare from them; Good video, looking forward to parts 2 & 3.
🥰😂🤣🤣🤩 the phonecall with yourself !!! 👏👏👏👌🏻
I have been curious about the chestnut and onion products from Isntree, but now I want to try them in my next order. I am happily waiting for the second part of my May Stylevana order, I split it up based on the video where you talked about how it will take longer to get products that indicate a longer period of before shipping. For anyone who hasn’t noticed this on the product page or on each item in your shopping cart, instead of “usually shipped within in 24 hours”, it will say “usually shipped within 7-14 working days “ or “usually shipped within 30 working days”. I already have a new shopping cart that I add to when I find a new product I want to try or when I know I will be out of a product in about three months. And then I wait for the best prices or discounts, because there will always be more than one.
Smart plan! I talk about how I didn’t have the best approach in part 2 lol - paid more for some of these products than I could have. Strategic buying can save a LOT of cash!
i am trying the onion toner pads now and it's amazing....curious with the onion toner 😁
I'm so excited for these videos! I haven't tried Isntree yet, and I've been waiting for more info to try and decide which products to try first. 🥰
I'm starting to get some new adapalene peelies, 😫 so I am loving the light but intense Hydration Korean skincare offers.
How long are you into it? At about the 3 month mark, I almost quit! My skin was soooo dry. Thankfully that only lasted 1-2 weeks!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I'm at about 5-6 weeks. Although, I tried to minimize my skincare during a week long pupsitting trip and started using it every night. Also, I've been using Cos de Baha serums for the "sandwich" thing they said to do, and those thicker, aloe based serums seem like the biggest difference. As soon as I got home, I started using those again with some more calming barrier support products and it's improved. Although I can see I'll have to have patience with my dry areas... the cooling, moisturizing marine ingredients based products feel soooo good right now, especially with the 110 degree Temps outside. I'm just glad that except for the grocery store, it's pretty much only animals that see me right now! 😂 I HAVE to get that onion based toner!!
New here... I just want to know that I celebrate the hard work that you put in your channel... Loving the intention, the knowledge and you 💚🙌🏿😌
I usually distinguish innisfree from isntree in that innisfree products tend to have fragrance and can be found at sephora. That isntree HA essence has had all sorts of opinions, lol. Some weren't impressed by it and some absolutely love it. Have you tried the Benton Green Tea Toner?
Yeah tbh I really wasn’t too overwhelmed with Innisfree? Good prices yes, but Isntree is on another level (for my sensitive skin, at least). I haven’t, although Benton is on the list of “would like to try more in the future!”
That little skit was entertaining and fun…do some more 😀
The onion fascinates me. Thanks for the info. Have an amazing week ❌️⭕️
Can't wait to try the onion product. ❤️
Thanks for the review
Happy to share! It’s such a wonderful product 🥰
I totally love this video… it is so creative
Haha thank you! 🥰
I really appreciate this, you do such a good job.
I can't see the name and not think "Isn't ree" - the leaf is so clearly the apostrophe! And now that you mention it, count me in the Not Paying Attention camp. It did not occur to me that Innisfree is different. What.
Oh I have the hyaluronic toner still! And love the refreshing green tea toner. Wish I could remember which Innisfree product(s) I've tried, if any.
I'm going through my giant Costco-sized SK-II Pietera essence at an alarming rate considering the cost, so I'm thankful for your dupe video. :)
Haha yep, I’m convinced most of us mixed the two up - at least at some point! But overall, I’m a way bigger fan of Isntree 🤐
I’m so grateful for that product too. I keep testing out fermented serums and I do think I prefer SK-II’s style (but not price 👀). IOPE it is!!
Yay! I really like this brand but they’ve been hit or miss for me. However, I’m really liking the Chestnut 8% AHA and it’s soooo inexpensive.
Ah you got the new one too? It’s the perfect upgrade! 😍
Aaahhhhh I was waiting for this!! I am so happy you reviewed the Isntree!! 😭😭😭💜💜💜💜💜
Edit: Ah yes. My 2021 self has also often confused Isntree with Innisfree 😆
I buyed Bha 2% after your rec. Waiting to see and I really wish to replace Pc!
Thank you Alice for your videos!
How was your experience??
2019 Alice is living the dream 😂😂😂
I hate her naïveté 🤣😭
I’ve confused Inisfree with Isntree!
Did u see the SF SPF tint drops was a GWP purchase today, I was like should I make an order to try it out before buying the fun size .lol
😱 strong yes, at least if you have an order you want to make? Ugh that sunscreen is SO GOOD!!
heyy what products have u layered w the onion toner? it has AHAs so i assume it wouldn't be compatible with vit c serums,, unless?
I still think hyaluronic acid is still exciting for someone living in the US. Most of the hyaluronic acid here is sodium hyaluronate. Occasionally you will see hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid. Asisn brands have much better hyaluronic combinations, and they're not unreasonably expensive.
Sodium hyaluronate is great because it's one of the lighter molecules, it's stable, and I'm assuming it's the easiest to manufacture. Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and regular hyaluronic acid are great because they're heavier. But I like to have as many forms as possible because my skin really loves it.
I hope you don't mind me inquiring as this isn't skincare related, but I love your top! It's a lovely neckline and the sleeves really give it personality. I'd really love to know where it's from.
Oh thank you! It’s from Black Milk clothing - it’s old though; I don’t think they still make it (but one of the reasons I loved them so much is their pieces last forever and ever haha!)
I love Isntree! I just wish all the toners didn't include hyaluronic acid
Yeahhh it’s in almost every product of theirs! 👀
Can i use the %2 chestnut liquid with a %2 SA cleanser on non-sensitive oily skin?
Inquiring on the PAO of the AHA clear essence?
I tried the chestnut 2% bha in hopes of finding a replacement for Paula's choice 2% bha, but sadly the isntree was too drying for me and it took forever to fix my moisture barrier. So disappointing, I have no idea why that is since PC is a little drying but not to the point of huge patches of flaking skin. I might look into the onion line tho as I struggle with acne!
I haven't tried the Isntree one, but this is the same issue I have every time I think I can find another brand of BHA. Something about the PC is just so much less drying than anything I've tried so far! I think I'm giving up and just paying the PC price. I use it sparingly, so one bottle lasts me 6 months -- not exactly breaking the bank.🤷🏻♀️
Haha yeah, this is why I immediately corrected myself - there is no one size fits all in skincare!! I’ve seen quite a few people say that nothing replaces the PC for them!
Isntree Aloe soothing toner is missing though
The green tea fresh toner burnt my skin. At first I thought it was a fake product, got another, same problem. It turned out I had developed a sensitivity to hylauronic acid. Its in everything. Curses.
Update. Not allergic to hylauronic acid. Allergic to TEA. Can't drink it, it makes me throw. If I put anything with it in on my skin it burns.
I'm worried england will render me stateless!
Do you use both the salicylic & the aha essences? If so, same day or alternate? I have your skin type.
I use the AHA essence about 1-2x a week and always the nights I don’t use adapalene, and the BHA every other morning (alternating my C/BHA mornings still - that’s been my system for about 3 years at this point!)
Amorepacific green tea essence annoyingly is much nicer than the Isntree toner. But its like getting 85% of value for 1/10 the price. Don't recommend Amorepacific unless you have a lot of disposable income or find a great deal.
LOL yes, it is annoyingly better - perfect description! But too much $$ to me personally (my splurge from amorepacific is the powder cleanser - pricey but at least it lasts and lasts and LASTS hahaha)
Thanks Alice, I think that onion toner will be on my shelf soon. Do you know, or can estimate, the amount of niacinamide it has? I'm just being really mindful to stay around 5% in combination with my other products. Fairly new to your channel and I just love your video style and delivery, and really enjoy your humour. Love from a new fan xx
My guess - and it’s only a guess - is that it would be at if not under 5%. And I say that because I have reacted to higher levels of niacinamide in the past, but this is smooth sailing for my skin!
has anybody used either the bha or aha around their eyes either intentionally or accidentally? has it caused any irritation, redness, etc to the skin around the eyes? i’m looking for an aha and/or bha toner or serum that is gentle enough to use around the eyes to get rid of milia and just in case it does get near my eyes.
So how long has the spotty banana been in the background! Lol. I have watched every video and I just noticed it.
Haha i ordered it a few months ago because (insert any reason here and it will suffice 🤣)
But hey, more to add to the fruit collection behind me ahaha
I think you are amazing love know what our opinions are on skin care products.
I’m kind of weirded out about onion!! But I’m open to trying it:)
I don’t think you’re alone! But yep, it’s SOOO great, and no onion smell (I confirmed that with my supersmeller over here 🤣)
An onion line? Did they really think that would sound "a peeling"?? XP
NOOOOO I love it omg 😆🤣
Lolol cool use of technology 👏
Hi. I am behind. Today was my Birthday. We ran around all day! ❌️⭕️
Happy birthday!!! 🎉
Or belated birthday, but the rule is: Thursday birthdays mean you get to party for the whole weekend. It’s just the rules you know? 🤣🥰
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I absolutely plan too. Thanks Alice 💗
Have u heard of Maysama Rooibose serum , I have been hearing people go on a few years ago about it for serum and light therapy it looks really nice. I heard the green tea from issintree is a fan fav between all skin types they even use the greentea under the Amorapacific greentea in juju island, yes I wish I could get the Amorapacific and sk11 let's talk about broke bitch of
f some essence..lol but I love essence and toner so much.
I can't wait to see the serum part, especially the bifida and how good it is compare of the HG status of some many that it use to be. Really want to try the chestnut BHA toner too but people are saying the ph was too high to be that effective.
The HA toner I'll just never be into idk why it's in everything. Put some peptides add so good stuff to it then we are talking ..lol
Yes I have - it seems to be quite popular! I went very deep in the rabbit hole one day on Andrei’s work (lol I can’t remember his last name - it’s in the video though 🤣) and his entire logic is that antioxidants neutralize any potential damage from LED. The thing is…it’s kind of complicated. Because on one hand, LED therapy is made to treat and not to harm. And while there may be exceptions due to certain conditions (such as melasma) then not using LED is a better option from the start in those cases? BUT it’s ultimately not a bad idea, although if the premise really is neutralizing free radicals, then there are many options to choose from. Antioxidants are as ubiquitous as hyaluronic acid I would say 🤐
I go off on all that to say: I like the combo, but I suspect it’s not limited to JUST green tea!
And great news with BHA - newer research has come out suggesting it’s not pH-dependant! Lab Muffin has a post about it if you want to see more 😃
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yea that good about the pH sometimes my skin can't handle the low pH exfoilant.
Yea the green Roibos is suppose to be like greentea and a different part of the the plant or something I haven't done much research like the matcha powder , I think their using different parts. I know that for a while mr Kong's mom Penn smith skincare was going on about it.
I think the Benton greentea I oner was made for more dry skin people but has other things in it and the closet I have seen is isntree to amara Pacific I mean ware is all the green tea dupes. At all, it will hurt to fall in love with 2 essences that the mini size is 100$ omg 😱 have u tried Benton greentea toner yet ? I have it on the list actually I got it from Benton on Amazon along with he iope bio essence I got the Benton for like 11$ I just did a subscription is case I like them so I can keep the good price and if I don't like it I'll just cancel the sub.
What will 2022 Alice be discussing with 2020 Alice in part 2? Maybe a different kind of mask? Very very clever! ❤️
Masking had such positive connotations pre-2020! 😩
@@AliceintheRabbitHole How the world has changed!
Isn’t that the truth!
Whoa hold on. I'm just realizing that I didn't notice that there is 2 brands TREE and FREE. .. I was today yrs old that I learned things
I’m telling ya, I had the exact same lightbulb moment!!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole on a unrelated side note... I love cosrx snail line.. have everything except cleanser... Got a snail cleanser from TJ Maxx for 3.99 today.. All snails are NOT created equal.. maybe I'm thinking the snails in this cheap stuff were like the reject snails 😂
Btw it was esfolio foaming snail cleanser
Alice hi!! we have arrived! I’m so excited for this!!! I love hearing your thoughts 💛 I was actually really interested in the onion products because I’ve already known about the benefits and have used products that had onion inside of them but it was never the star so this was intriguing right from the start but the prices hurt my wallet 🥴 I’m a budget girl. The toner is $28 and I’ve only paid $13 for a toner 😂 where I shop
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i bought mine at christmas for 9.99 so i stocked up
@@lisawilson2701 lucky!! stylevana or YESSTYLE?
Yep i paid around $14-$15. It’s very confusing how much K-Beauty prices fluctuate, but I’ll still stalk the websites until I find the price I want to pay. Just a matter of time 🤣
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I love this video… it’s so creative