On the razor front, have you considered using a traditional safety razor? They're so much cheaper over time and sharper, and more sustainable. They don't have any gel on them so you have to use your own cream and they can be a bit scary but truly the closest shave you'll ever get
@@phoebe688 i personally have an albatross brand safety razor that was a rather random gift- but i do love it and works/feels great! however if i were to ever need another one for whatever reason i would definitely splurge on a ouithepeople brand safety razor!
Really appreciate the time and effort you put into these types of videos! It truly feels like an honest review and an opinion I can trust, which can sometimes feel hard to find online these days :)
I've been seeing Skin & Me SO much lately, so I really appreciated seeing this!! And I had no idea about Rare Beauty - how lush did that cream blush look? I would LOVE to see you test Il Makiage - those ads plague me on Instagram and honestly, it's wearing me down! I think it's definitely meant for full coverage people, but it'd be interesting to see if that's just how it's targeted towards me!
i absolutely loved this! the part where you asked for the person watching to subscribe, like, and turn on notifications felt so natural. i was captivated the whole time and i loved how you filmed this! thanks for sharing!!
I actually use the Harry’s razors myself! I have always preferred razors marketed towards men. Their moisturising bar on the razor too is lovely, maybe you’ll enjoy that? :) loved this video, as always ❤️
For razors I would 100% recommend either a traditional safety razor or something of the sort. I use Leaf Shave, and they are amazing and completely plastic free. For moisture I also use a conditioner, I use the ordinary conditioner for my hair and it's inexpensive and works great for legs. These safety type razors are really great because up front they are a bit pricey, but then buying only the blades is a few cents per blade forever. Most of them also have recycling programs for their blades :)
Leaf razors! It's literally the best shave of my life. It's a fully metal razor, and uses replaceable metal blades like a safety razor, but it has a hungering head. It's a bit expensive, but i've had mine for 2 years now and it works amazing
The liquid luminizer makes for a super pretty, long lasting, glowy eyeshadow! Definitely enough product to be passed down to future generations, but a great, quick everyday eye look
I love that you tried all of these products! I’ve heard a lot of things about skin and me because they’re sustainable and so many people say the products are amazing. After this review I definitely want to give it a try 😅
a rep from the company said it was just a coincidence and they haven't done any testing on accessible packaging, but that they're hoping to explore it in the future
you can get flamingo at Target! I love it because it makes ~self care~ if you choose to do that more time and financially manageable! re shaving -> Im a big fan of a safety razor since they last and they're affordable. I know a lot of people also enjoy the leaf shave!
FFS is amazing! You don't need to get the extra shower cream/balm/exfoliator but there amazing too (a little goes a long way). You can also return used blades to them to recycle. 🌍
Azelaic acid in high doses can sting at the beginning. I like 10% better than 15% :) So i would maybe not use it 15% everyday but skip a day :) the serum from facetheory has niacinamide an azelaic acid 10% and you get a lot of product :) so you could use this as a dupe :)
I use zero waste razor (mine is brand geisha shawer) and I really like it. The blades come in pack of 50 and last quite a long time. Would recommend! Blades obvs are very sharp so be careful with those when changing!
Hi Lucy! I don't think it classifies as an instagram brand but there is this italian makeup brand (shipping worldwide) called Espressoh that I feel could totally be your vibe! Love for you to give it a go, their gelly blush is perfect for summer :)
Companies that sell you a subscription while trying to stand for sustainability like estrid… big nono Safety razors or for example the Leaf Shave are way more sustainable choices for shaving
By the way, on the skin & me tingling - I got the same sensation just using the Ordinary's Azelaic Acid and also in my prescription acne products, so it could be the acid rather than additional menthol :) (but obviously not sure!) Enjoyed the vid as always xx
Regarding Skin & Me, if you have sensitive skin then maybe give this one a miss, I dont have the most sensitive skin but this gave me dermatitis and my whole face was peeling (I know this can happen with tret/retinol but not to this level) in my dose I had tret, niacinamide and something else I cant remember and was told to use it everyday.. I didnt use it everyday because retinol is very strong and you have to work up to everyday but I used it for a few weeks every other day and it ruined my skin... I used it in Nov/Dec and my skin is still recovering now.. so just beware
I used dollar shave club razors for a while and grew to not like them. Since then I've been using Billie which I feel last a really long time so I'd recommend trying them if you haven't. And then I've been advertised these sustainable metal handles that you swap out the blades manually? I'd be interested in seeing your thoughts on something like that!
I currently use FFS for shaving but I don't think it's that good tbh - it would be cool to see you test them to get your opinion on the company! I also tried skin+me and found it didn't do anything except make my skin worse (more redness, eczema flare ups and made texture worse?) So I switched to Dermatica instead and find that for some reason it works so much better for me as a subscription skin care service.
Someone may have already said this, but I just wanted to mention that the Dune film is based on a book and the books of Dune came out before Star Wars. Those books greatly inspired and influenced the creation of Star Wars. Thought you'd be interested in knowing that! :)
Would of loved to see cut always to you using or the products to better get your experience. Otherwise very thorough! I tried flamingo as well and felt the same. I think ilia does a recycling program, maybe you can recycle it that way? Would of been good for them to have their own send back program
Pretty sure Star Wars was actually based on Dune. Not the other way around! Dune is the first major sci Fi novel universe. Star Wars was inspired by Dune :) someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Dune was created before Star Wars. In fact, George Lucas WAS INSPIRED BY DUNE, to many Star Wars visuals by descriptions from the Dune book series. So no, Star Wars wasn't an inspiration to Dune, but rather Dune was an inspiration to Star Wars.
personally, i think a lot of brands are engaging in positive discrimination purely based on the realm that the majority of charities that they support (to do with race) are targeted at black women. i totally understand this but they can’t claim to be encouraging diversity when brown women and other ethnic minorities are being overshadowed. it just ticks a box for them.
On the razor front, have you considered using a traditional safety razor? They're so much cheaper over time and sharper, and more sustainable. They don't have any gel on them so you have to use your own cream and they can be a bit scary but truly the closest shave you'll ever get
I second this!
Hi!👋 Would you recommend any particular brands or kinds of safety razors?
@@phoebe688 i personally have an albatross brand safety razor that was a rather random gift- but i do love it and works/feels great! however if i were to ever need another one for whatever reason i would definitely splurge on a ouithepeople brand safety razor!
I use normal razor with aloe vera gel exfoiate before lotion after works for me!
@@biancamillan4692 thanks for taking the time to reply! that’s really helpful
This is such a fun, original and high quality video series- can’t wait to see the next installment :)
Lawrence of Arabia inspired Frank Herbert's Dune, and Dune inspired George Lucas' Star Wars :)
Vote up! George cherry picked so many elements from books and movies that inspired him to make Star Wars. Dune was a major influence 🙏
Really appreciate the time and effort you put into these types of videos! It truly feels like an honest review and an opinion I can trust, which can sometimes feel hard to find online these days :)
I've been seeing Skin & Me SO much lately, so I really appreciated seeing this!! And I had no idea about Rare Beauty - how lush did that cream blush look? I would LOVE to see you test Il Makiage - those ads plague me on Instagram and honestly, it's wearing me down! I think it's definitely meant for full coverage people, but it'd be interesting to see if that's just how it's targeted towards me!
i absolutely loved this! the part where you asked for the person watching to subscribe, like, and turn on notifications felt so natural. i was captivated the whole time and i loved how you filmed this! thanks for sharing!!
I actually use the Harry’s razors myself! I have always preferred razors marketed towards men. Their moisturising bar on the razor too is lovely, maybe you’ll enjoy that? :) loved this video, as always ❤️
For razors I would 100% recommend either a traditional safety razor or something of the sort. I use Leaf Shave, and they are amazing and completely plastic free. For moisture I also use a conditioner, I use the ordinary conditioner for my hair and it's inexpensive and works great for legs. These safety type razors are really great because up front they are a bit pricey, but then buying only the blades is a few cents per blade forever. Most of them also have recycling programs for their blades :)
FFS is by far my favourite sustainable razor company! No extra foam or gel needed in the shower ❤️
Ooo, would LOVE to see a chatty grwm with Rare Beauty like you’ve done with Fenty and Glossier in the past!
Leaf razors! It's literally the best shave of my life. It's a fully metal razor, and uses replaceable metal blades like a safety razor, but it has a hungering head. It's a bit expensive, but i've had mine for 2 years now and it works amazing
The liquid luminizer makes for a super pretty, long lasting, glowy eyeshadow! Definitely enough product to be passed down to future generations, but a great, quick everyday eye look
So happy to hear you review rare beauty!!
I love that you tried all of these products! I’ve heard a lot of things about skin and me because they’re sustainable and so many people say the products are amazing. After this review I definitely want to give it a try 😅
The rare beauty products are packaged that way (quite chunky) so that they are easier to open for people with mobility issues.
wow I didn’t even realize it was built up packaging! I hope the beauty world considers accessibility like that more often!
a rep from the company said it was just a coincidence and they haven't done any testing on accessible packaging, but that they're hoping to explore it in the future
This has been disproven many times.
you can get flamingo at Target! I love it because it makes ~self care~ if you choose to do that more time and financially manageable!
re shaving -> Im a big fan of a safety razor since they last and they're affordable. I know a lot of people also enjoy the leaf shave!
Been tempted by Skin & Me and Rare Beauty for ages so this came at a great time! Definitely need to try that cream bronzer and blush 😍
FFS is amazing! You don't need to get the extra shower cream/balm/exfoliator but there amazing too (a little goes a long way). You can also return used blades to them to recycle. 🌍
I love FFS too, I've used them for years! I have mega dry skin and their post shave balm is a saviour for me
fellow FFS user here, cannot fault them and absolutely adore their razors
Always enjoy your videos, creative, informative, and well thought out!
I love videos like this! Super helpful and fun to watch 😃💗
for razors you should try FFS Beauty, I use them and cannot fault their razors, they stay sharp and give the smoothest shave I have ever experienced
I love Harry's razors, I wonder how different they are to flamingo?
Azelaic acid in high doses can sting at the beginning. I like 10% better than 15% :) So i would maybe not use it 15% everyday but skip a day :) the serum from facetheory has niacinamide an azelaic acid 10% and you get a lot of product :) so you could use this as a dupe :)
Try the FFS razors - personally like them a lot! and their subscription
I use zero waste razor (mine is brand geisha shawer) and I really like it. The blades come in pack of 50 and last quite a long time. Would recommend! Blades obvs are very sharp so be careful with those when changing!
Same. It's a scary transition to how sharp they are but now I love my geisha shaver and wouldn't go back to other shavers.
Hi Lucy! I don't think it classifies as an instagram brand but there is this italian makeup brand (shipping worldwide) called Espressoh that I feel could totally be your vibe! Love for you to give it a go, their gelly blush is perfect for summer :)
I love the Bulldog Sensitive Bamboo Razor :)
Ooh can’t wait to sit down and watch this now!! Loving your videos recently Lucy
Companies that sell you a subscription while trying to stand for sustainability like estrid… big nono
Safety razors or for example the Leaf Shave are way more sustainable choices for shaving
By the way, on the skin & me tingling - I got the same sensation just using the Ordinary's Azelaic Acid and also in my prescription acne products, so it could be the acid rather than additional menthol :) (but obviously not sure!) Enjoyed the vid as always xx
For razors, I recently started using Be Good Earth razors and they are sooooo great! You only change the blades and they are super easy to replace.
I like the "sunny" razor and foam 🥰
Regarding Skin & Me, if you have sensitive skin then maybe give this one a miss, I dont have the most sensitive skin but this gave me dermatitis and my whole face was peeling (I know this can happen with tret/retinol but not to this level) in my dose I had tret, niacinamide and something else I cant remember and was told to use it everyday.. I didnt use it everyday because retinol is very strong and you have to work up to everyday but I used it for a few weeks every other day and it ruined my skin... I used it in Nov/Dec and my skin is still recovering now.. so just beware
I used dollar shave club razors for a while and grew to not like them. Since then I've been using Billie which I feel last a really long time so I'd recommend trying them if you haven't. And then I've been advertised these sustainable metal handles that you swap out the blades manually? I'd be interested in seeing your thoughts on something like that!
where did you get the moon and stars print behind you on the wall? ✨
I currently use FFS for shaving but I don't think it's that good tbh - it would be cool to see you test them to get your opinion on the company! I also tried skin+me and found it didn't do anything except make my skin worse (more redness, eczema flare ups and made texture worse?) So I switched to Dermatica instead and find that for some reason it works so much better for me as a subscription skin care service.
On the razor front- FFS, I've been using them for a few years and like them. They also recycle the blades if you send them back.
The Venus razor is great. Never rusts. Truly my ride or die
I love the honesty 💓
Someone may have already said this, but I just wanted to mention that the Dune film is based on a book and the books of Dune came out before Star Wars. Those books greatly inspired and influenced the creation of Star Wars. Thought you'd be interested in knowing that! :)
have you considered buying an electric shaver? on the long run it comes on pretty cheap and they work pretty well for me
Would of loved to see cut always to you using or the products to better get your experience. Otherwise very thorough! I tried flamingo as well and felt the same. I think ilia does a recycling program, maybe you can recycle it that way? Would of been good for them to have their own send back program
I wasn’t planning on trying any Rare Beauty, but now I have to try that mascara, bronzer and blush! They look so pretty!
Pretty sure Star Wars was actually based on Dune. Not the other way around! Dune is the first major sci Fi novel universe. Star Wars was inspired by Dune :) someone correct me if I'm wrong.
I've been using skin and me for a good six months and you can get an extra two days or so by twisting as usual
What nail polish are you wearing in this vid please?
You should try a safety razor! That's one of the most sustainable options anyways ;)
Yeah that luminizer is huge! Maybe you could mix it with your sunscreen on holiday to be glowy like on your legs and arms?
Dune was created before Star Wars. In fact, George Lucas WAS INSPIRED BY DUNE, to many Star Wars visuals by descriptions from the Dune book series. So no, Star Wars wasn't an inspiration to Dune, but rather Dune was an inspiration to Star Wars.
personally, i think a lot of brands are engaging in positive discrimination purely based on the realm that the majority of charities that they support (to do with race) are targeted at black women. i totally understand this but they can’t claim to be encouraging diversity when brown women and other ethnic minorities are being overshadowed. it just ticks a box for them.
A subscription-based razor/wax/bodycare company I like is FFS
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