I agree with you.I just use cleanser, exfoliant fluid zero peeling,serum, moisturizer/cream and spf..🙂 the well-known dermatologist here in my country, Philippines suggested thay we don't need too much products on our skin.What she has said about was the exactly the same in your content.I followed this and it works for me!! Thank you!
Susan i always use toners. Im happy to hear i don't need it. Is there anyway you could do a nip and fab video loke this. I use every range. Id love your advice on what i dont need. Also what do you suggest is the best cleanser for someone like me who is 39 and had every skin issue. Dark spots, scars, breakouts and uneven skin tone... Huge clogged pores and white bumps which are apparently calcium deposits. I NEED YOUR HELP SUSAN
Fellow skincare snobs-don’t get mad at me! I’m not saying you’ve made a mistake buying or using these products, I’m just saying there’s a big difference between “want” and “need” right? I love skincare and have so much fun trying different products and discussing. 😘
Totally agree with you Susan!! As a teacher who gets paid 10 months out of the year, I go back to the basics of what I need during the summer months :) your video continues to be informative and wonderful for the skin care community!
This video is so refreshing! I use the most basic products and my skin is looking the best it has in ages! Cerave cleanser, cerave pm moisturiser, sunscreen, some salicylic acid once in a while to exfoliate and that's it! I do want to try a retinoid one day soon though :)
I like people that takes time and explains what is needed only, I’ve tried so much and spend lots of money and time on products. Thank you for this video very helpful.
i wish i could just go have someone look at my face and go : hm, you have this kinda skin, here are three products, use them once a day and you'll look 20 forever
A good esthetician can do this for you. Do your research and look at reviews for estheticians in your area. Someone who is very knowledgeable with ingredients and what they do for your skin. You definitely need a cleanser, a moisturizer with spf, and some kind of serum. The specifics of those will depend on your specific skin type and what would work best
I'm Korean and the bare minimum is this: - face wash (nothing too harsh, lots of bubbles so it really gets in your pores) - toner (again, nothing too harsh but gentle. gentle is KEY) - essence or serum (they're kind of the same thing) - cream If it's night, you're done. If it's day, put on sunscreen and you're clear! How to achieve glassy-skin? Here you go.
It’s changes up when I run out of the product, but right now I’m using: Atomy foam cleanser, Neutrogena alcohol free toner, Olay serum, Clinique moisturizing lotion (day), Neutrogena hydro boost water gel (night), nature republic 50spf sun block (day), nature republic aqua sleeping pack (night). I don’t have perfect skin (I’m a student so I have occasional acne from stress) but I do have the glassy skin b/c I focus more on moisturizing and hydrating from deep within the skin rather than covering up what I’m lacking with makeup. Hope this helps.
I've dealt with acne a lot and I saw a huge improvement when I cut out foamy/soapy face washes.. Also just rinsing my face with lukewarm water in the morning without stripping my skincare from the night before, then doing my routine. (Edit: grammar)
Essence Toner Micellar water Eye cream Pobre reducing products Face oil Face masks Specialized creams for example creams especially for your hands etc Cellulite and stretch marks creams Lip scrub Humectant serum
If you use true argan oil it will help reduce the appearance of stretch but you have to use it ever day over a few weeks ♥️♥️ But I understand your message, worrying about something as "silly" or frivolous as stretch marks or pores is ridiculous ♥️♥️♥️
That's a great skincare routine! For the average person, that's all you really need. I think her list was more for the person that wants a step up from the basics. Cleanser, moisturizer, spf, and a good exfoliator is the perfect routine for the average person.
I was using Niacinamide from some time to clear out my dark spots but now, I sticked to Retinol since I’m more focused in anti-aging. Prevention is better than cure.
Liz Solis Except not all information in this video is correct. And kinda useless tbh. She’s sounds like some beauty editor who has no clue about ingredients or how they work on your skin and together. Everyone should consult with a real dermatologist.
I would disagree with the hand cream thing. Hand cream is usually cheaper and thicker than face cream. Many are formulated to withstand a lot more "wear and tear" than face cream. If I used the same cream for my face and hands I would either have a very oily face or constantly dry hands. The one I would say that there isn't a great difference is hand cream and body cream. They're pretty much the same thing. I buy hand cream because I need a carry size to take with me when I leave the house.
I use a coconut *body* cream with karitè oil for my hands and everything else (not face, of course). Very cheap and I'm always pleasantly smooth and soft.
This vid is just bs. She avoids some essential facts that differentiate products and their use, such as eye cream, masks, stretchmark creams etc...and she admits that she enjoyed some of them often. Everything about skincare and beauty is ”unnecessary” already if you happen to have a perfect, constantly regenerative skin, which is precisely what she is referring to here... Just blablablas on and on.
@@qwenm824 In terms of basic skincare Susan is actually correct. Eye creams and masks and stretch mark creams (which really don't do anything much at all) are not necessary, they are nice, but don't have to be part of an essential skincare routine. Especially since a lot of people don't need them to have good skin. The video isn't BS at all and could be very helpful to someone just starting out with skincare and confused about all the different products. As to the different uses: there are so many videos on Mixed Makeup about products and what they do that adding that info into every video produced would just be overkill.
The products I use: A facewash: Kinda obvious, right? A toner: Too really get my skin 100% clean and the PH balance. Face cream: To moisturize Eye cream: For my very bad eye bags. Chapstick: Too have soft lips Tea tree oil: Apply on my pimples overnight to dry them out. This may seem like a lot to some people, but I have struggled with my skin for a while. Do what makes you and your skin happy.
I would recommend adding or replacing the tea tree oil with a 4% BHA gel which also helps reduce redness and help pimples heal quickly without being drying.
I think that a really basic skin care routine should have just 3 steps: - Cleanser - Moisturizer - Sunscreen Exfoliation every now and then. And depending on the needs of your skin you add other products, like serums, oils, toners...
Funny how different we are! I absolutely hate toners and never use them and my skin is much nicer. And then my sister swears by them and for her it works wonders!
I never had too many complains about my skin, but what a marvellous change when I added essences and pre seruns to my routine! I def recommend them. Products evolved a long way and today we fortunately have so many options to try on and combine. Just build a specific regiment for you, stay consistent and enjoy life.
This video was awesome! We live in a consumerism culture and this was a great video to set the record straight as to what’s really needed for a healthy, long term skincare routine.
The world has been consumed by the notion of "more is more" and "more is better". The older I've grown the more I've noticed that fewer, high quality products work better and harder for your skin. Thank you for this video, it's quite revolutionary in this age of elaborate beauty routines.
Yes I am 41 I have always done less is more, I do not get on the band wagon or trends, I stick to what my Momma and Grandma did, No one ever guesses I am anywhere near 40. 😉😁
I'm not kidding when I said that Susan SAVED my skin. I am so grateful and I honestly believe I will follow her skincare suggestions for life!! You're the best!!!
I don’t often comment but seriously THANK YOU. I have had problem skin my whole life (eczema, dry skin, sensitive skin, now I’ve developed oily combination, madness!) and watching your videos along Hyram’s has completely opened my eyes. Why didn’t anyone ever teach me these things?! I’m 34! Thank you so much for creating your channel. I’m about to binge watch more of your videos!
I’m 19 and I never had a skincare routine in my life but coming across this channel makes me want to buy everything under the sun just to get that glass skin☀️ 😭
You need to start soon. There's no perfect time as soon as you realise skincare is importantbut BUT... your age is like the perfect time😅 I started my skincare regime when I was 12 yo. I'm 33 now and I don't have any skin problems eg wrinkles dark spots etc. At least moisturise and apply sunscreen ok? Hehe
Go easy and slow. A young person doesn’t need a whole lot. Clean your skin and finding a good sun screen that you like to use and a moisturizer are a good start. The sun care and wearing hats and sunglasses and not sunbathing is an important thing for self protection.
@@alisson_duron lol looking back of course! I started early because when I just finished elementary school, puberty kicked in! I noticed that my body smelled disgusting 😂 I asked my mum to buy me deodorant and not only did she buy me deodorant, she bought me body lotion and body scrub too that had wonderful aroma lol (now I'm using mild to none fragrance products). I've been gaining interest towards skincare ever since.
I think it depends on your skin - I tried not using a toner and my skin looked dull and also I love a detoxifying mask as it decongests and makes my skin look brighter. I use a chemical exfoliater ie REN once or twice a week but cannot be without a detoxifying mask.
Same here! The cleanser I used is gentle but ever since I used a toner that had hyaluronic acid, it got rid of my dry patches! So I agree that it depends on your skin. And toners can be helpful if you want to make sure you don't have traces of makeup even if you did the double cleanse
My toner (it's called lotion-essence from the Nuxe aquabella line) vanishes my texture. Ive been using it for almost two years now and it has made my skin so much smoother. Always have a few back ups in my drawer!
Jackie Supernova exact same!!! We are cousins lol. My dermatologist told me to quit the toner too... and I tried... but my super oily skin revolted and pores stayed dirty looking. I also love my weekly masks. So I basically do her recommended routine plus toner & mask.
I completely agreee with this. For so many yrs I only use face cleanser(aveeno brightening scrub), niacinamide serum(the ordinary), then cetaphil moisturizer w/ spf(during day time) then olay retinol24 moisturizer(during night). If I'm feeling fancy I do facial. That's basically it
She made good points. I watch a dermatologist and they said you only need spf Reapply spf and a retinoid at night. So you need go clean your face and exfoliate in between.
I can’t believe how much I’ve learned since I started watching you in March when I started working as a beauty advisor ❤️ you’ve given me so much knowledge to share with my clients and even senior coworkers love to work with me because they learn so much ❤️ thank you so much Susan!
As a chemist and skin care addicted I can say that I will never give up to eye creams. It is true that some have the same base as a moisturiser but they are fragrance free ( or they should be if the brand is a serious one) , tested and selected for the eye zone and the texture is adapted to the needs of the area. I agree they are overpriced though :)
@@anammaniar2571 my toner, peel, and nicidemine serum are all from Revolution skincare. I buy them from ulta very inexpensive but works amazing for me.
I really love face oil. I have super dry skin and it has honestly changed my life. I often use it instead of a moisturizer at night. But I don't use a luxurious expensive face oil, I use argan oil I bought on Amazon that I also use on my hair. It was $10 and a fairly large bottle. So I feel like I have a found a face oil that works well for me, and isn't expensive.
I have a toner in my skin care routine and I believe I need it simply for two reasons: at night - removes the leftover makeup and in the morning - I skip the cleanser because I am not doing anything in the night to get dirty, so I put water on my face and then clean and refresh it with a toner. I use L’ocitane brand and I am very happy with it.
I’ve watched a few of your reaction videos, and almost felt like I wasn’t doing enough. My routine is so simple - wash, tone (exfoliate), and moisturize! It’s worked for me for years
How refreshing to watch a youtube video that's purpose is not about encouraging us to consume, consume, and consume! My dermatologist has been saying that I don't need eye cream for years. Even the associates at Deciem say the same. Could you please do a part two or make this a series? I don't believe you need primer. Thank you Susan for this wonderful video!
BuBBles602! Exactly if we go back in time people were using less and still getting better results with skin but now we are using so so much and having even more problems. Minimalism and necessity is key tbh
Face oils are more meant for dryer skin type or if you live in dryer climate. And you only need 2 drops for the whole face to start. Put it on your palm and warm it up, then just press on. Application of oils is quite specific and most of the time, ppl use too much. Give it another try later in life. As mature skin will be dryer.
@@Leslie-rd6qx Aren't face oils meant to stop your your skin from losing it's own natural moisture since it's so occlusive? I don't personally think oils are hydrating (they don't provide water).
I agree with the comment saying to try it when you’re older - skin dries out as we age. Also, was it your way to moisturize? Facial oils are mainly used as the last step to seal everything in!
Love the video! Simple and basic is key. My personal opinion as a consumer who's owned all of these and thoroughly educated on most of them: 1. Essence - relatively agree - depends on the essence and what they do. 2.Toner - agree - again depends on the ph of the water and also your cleanser 3.Micellar water - agree. 4.Eye cream - disagree. Just from my observations of people around me, those that don't use a line minimising eye cream tend to develop fine lines and crows feet a lot earlier on that those that do, but may be different in other areas of the world. 5. Pore reducing products - agree. they can only reduce the appearance but not completely get rid of it and most don't work. 6. Face oils - agree and disagree - not everyone needs one, but they are definitely life savers for some of us with problematic skin. (I have personally benefited a lot from using face oils). 7. Face masks - agree but they are nice. Some essences and toners can also be used as a face mask. 8. Specialized creams - agree and disagree. Yes I can use face moisturiser for my hands, but it's about 3 times more expensive and smaller than my hand cream so not the most economical option for me. For someone with really dry skin, hand or body cream is a necessity. 9. Cellulite & stretch marks cream -agree 10. Lip scrub - agree but they taste nice 11. Humectant serum - agree My basics i would say would be cleanser, moisturiser, spf and night cream. I would add exfoliant, eye cream and serum after that, then face mask.
I started my skincare/anti aging routine at 18. I worked in a perfume/beauty department and I was exposed to so many skin care. I’m starting to teach my 10 year old daughter about skin care now, just the basic things, like washing your face every morning and night and adding spf
Hey! I just turned 18 and all i do is use water no face wash or anything but i just started using chemical exfoliaters but i feel like ppl usually are like why would young ppl need to use skincare or anti aging stuff but i feel like it might help in the long run, would u recommend chemical exfoliater for 18 yr olds is it good i use the Ordinary peeling solution aha bha
Aena Mustafa I started at 16. My mom was obsessive and made me do research. I’m 31 now and my skin is in great shape for my age if not better. Personally, I would suggest gentle cleanser, moisturizer, spf and occasional pro or at home facials 🤗 exfoliating is good but less is better imo
We talk a whole lot about skincare, which I love, don’t get me wrong. But, now we’re all walking around with great skin and jacked up hair! Can we talk about haircare? What steps should we add to our haircare regiments or even take away? What ingredients should we look out for? Hot water? Cold water? What about scalp care? Etc...?
The basics to look out for are: sulfates, parabens, and silicone free products. There are a lot of code words used in the ingredient list so I'd just encourage you to look on youtube for hair channels by natural hair women. Videos that'll tell you more
My suggestion would be get a good quality salon grade shampoo, conditioner and hair mask. That's pretty much all you need. Don't wash your hair everyday, if you can't help it and must wash daily, then don't wash daily with shampoo. Every hairdresser i've met has told me that hair oils are generally a waste of money - most don't actually seep into your hair, they just sit on top and give the appearance of nice hair.
This video made a lot sense, especially regarding the purported purpose of toners. Back in the day, toners were essential because many cleansers probably made the skin more alkaline. So toners were used to restore the natural ph balance. But with newer cleansers being already ph balanced then there is no need for a generic no purpose toner. It’s crazy how beauty industry is a combination of science and tons of marketing. It’s up to consumers to research the products we use, understand ingredients, and make sure we’re not wasting money on marketing. Skincare isn’t just about the product it’s about the experience and companies know that. If you have the money to splurge go ahead and give yourself a spa treatment every day. But this video is helpful for those that don’t have $400 to spend on hottest essence and serum that comes out every month. Get the essentials and then add the necessary luxury item depending on your skin’s needs. For example, winter in the east coast can be extremely harsh on the face due to the combination of weather and indoor heaters. I’ve found that a hydrating thicker face oil + a regular moisturizer does wonders to retain moisture on my face. However, I recently discovered Fresh’s rose petal deep hydration moisturizer. It’s thick and so luxurious. I slathered a bit on my face and didn’t need use of my face oil because I was specially using a deep hydrating moisturizer. I use a moisturizing essence during this season as well because I want to make sure my skin is hydrated as possible before facing the outside elements. I probably wouldn’t use the hydrating moisturizer or essence in humid whether. skincare depends on the users environment, genetics, and skin needs.
My skincare routine - Oily and acne prone skin Cetaphil face wash A little bit of apple cider vinegar+some water in a little spray bottle as a slightly exfoliating and PH balancing toner Aloe Vera Gel for moisturizer Summertime? Sunscreen too (I love in a northern cloudy place) And once a week all year long, a 30% AHA 2% BHA exfoliating mask.
Gosh! I just had to comment again. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I appreciate your honesty so much! It’s good for me to hear this every once and while so that my supply does not become too overwhelming. I keep thinking there is something better than what I already have. I do have nice products that I love using. But I need to use them up before buying more. Thanks again Susan!
I love this! Yes, dermatologists can have differing opinions, and that's okay. I love your opinion on serums, and I also binge-watch a dermatologist who doesn't care for them. Both are lovely professionals with great knowledge to share. In the end, I believe people need to be educated about skincare and quit buying (or not buying) a product ONLY because you're told to do so. Be informed. Know your skin, know your different skincare products and ingredients, and do what's best for you. Don't "need" a serum? Cool, but be informed of the "why" instead of foregoing one only because someone told you not to use one and then judging other professionals negatively based on that advice. Thank you, Susan, for sharing valuable information! I love your channel.
@@austejabertasiute6999 Yes, but they ate full of chemicals too. Buyer beware! Every dermatologist will tell you that genetics, nutrition, food sleep, exercise and life satisfaction is ay more important than the bottled cosmetic products and the most expensive creams.
@@GGTanguera no one is talking about expensive stuff... Check out @Doctorly for example. They are good dermatologists and they know their stuff. They talk about what is good and what isn't. They don't encourage people to buy expensive products and they explain what chemicals are dangerous, what to avoid, what is irrelevant in a skincare routine and etc. You can always look up on on google what is really toxic and what isn't. And you really can't avoid a dirty face because you touch it with your hands, you lean on surfaces, some people wear makeup and that clogs their pores and water will never wash your face that deeply. What do you think happens when you go to a dermatologist? They say "just sleep and eat healthy"? That doesn't work for everyone, because people have different types of skin. A healthy diet and enough sleep doesn't help with your hormones and genetics.
my skincare routine- i have dry skin, acne, fungal acne, and extremely sensitive skin- cleanser- i use the keep the peace from versed moisturizer- i use the iunik beta glucan one treatment- i use the paulas choice benzyl peroxide gel acne treatment (only at nightime, every couple days) Sunscreen- i use the dear klairs blue mineral sunscreen (every morning) chapstick- i use the morphe 2 lip oil or the lizard lips original chapstick (i have very dry lips btw)
I agree with everything you said except toner. My skincare includes cleanse, tone and moisture. Adding a toner to my routine changed my skin positively. I usually use fragrance free and Alcohol free toners. Everyone's skin is different.
I agree about eye creams, masks, and oils. The whole esthetician argument that eye creams are somehow made with all smaller molecules is a load of crap and I want to know what schools teach that. There isn’t like smaller molecule shea butter you can buy lol. If you’re using a moisturizer that is free of fragrance and essential oils then it can be used up to the orbit (the bones that frame the socket) like an eye cream. The exception would be if you need a less irritating retinol or AHA for that area or hydroquinone like you said. As someone who has dry skin (and most dry skin types also lack water not just oil) I get a lot out of regular sheet masking hydration wise. Hydrated skin heals faster and cells communicate better and the difference in my skin when I’m sheet masking regular is really amazing. But aside from that, no one time treatment can replace regular skincare. It’s interesting how when people have skin issues they look to masks but the truth is that it’s consistent use of daily skincare that will make real changes. Oils... bleh. I’ve commented before but people forget that they’re just emollients. A good moisturizer will have not only emollients but occlusive and humectant ingredients too. They’re not necessary unless you’re really dry.
Julia hiya. Sure, happy to help. Just remember that while I can help you build a routine and provide some options, it’s also important to carefully curate your own routine based on what you know about your own skin and the skin issues you want to work on. We both may be dry (and dry skin often locks both oil and water) but you may be more sensitive or you may seal with hyper-pigmentation, etc. So really focus on not only hydration but what your goals are. I’m 26 so my goals are also preventing skin aging and I try and balance hydration with also not clogging my skin with overly emollient products. Cleansing is the most important thing for someone who is dry. If you’re stripping and irritating your skin during cleansing then you’ll always be trying to compensate with products. Pre-cleanse at night when wearing sunscreen and makeup and use a low PH non-foaming cleanser at night. For exfoliation, AHAs are your friend especially lactic acid because you’re hydrating while you exfoliate. Ditch the scrubs unless it’s a wash cloth or konjac sponge with your cleanser. Layer hydrating water based products and seal in with a moisturizer. Always wear sunscreen. And if anti aging is important to you, start with a retinol and maybe a Vit C serum. I’m assuming you’re in the states so correct me if you’re not. Asian skincare is the way to go if you want affordable but effective. Also, don’t rush out and buy a million products. Introduce one product at a time and prioritize a good cleanser, hydrator, moisturizer, and sunscreen before the rest. AM: - Cerave Hydrating Cleanser, LRP Hydrating Cleanser, Glossier cleanser, Stratia Skin cleanser, or Cosrx Low PH First Cleansing Milk Gel would all work take your pick - Dr Brenner C Serum or Ebanel C serum (Amazon) - Cezanne High Moist Skin Conditioner, Hada Labo toners, or one of the Cos de Baha toners (Amazon) - small amount of your PM moisturizer - Canmake Mermaid UV Gel my favorite or the Nivea Sun Protect Water Gel SPF 50 if you live somewhere hot (Amazon/Ebay) PM: - Peach Slices Peach Pudding Makeup Remover (top pick $7.99 at CVS and online) or any cleansing oil or balm - AM cleanser - Isntree AHA Essence (my favorite, on YesStyle/Amazon/Ebay), Stratia Skin Mandelic Acid, or The Ordinary Lactic Acid - hydrating toner from AM - Isntree C Niacin Ampoule, IQ Natural Line Reducing Serum, or Bradcueticals Mesenchymal Stem Cell Serum (First is brightening/hydrating, second two are anti aging and hydrating) - The Inkey List Retinol Serum (Sephora) or JJ Labs Retinol Serum (Amazon/Etsy) - Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream, A’pieu Glycolic Acid Cream, and Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream are all great moisturizers Asian skincare is all pretty much on YesStyle as well as well rated sellers on Amazon/Ebay. Cerave is on Amazon and most drugstores. Just pick from the options based on what you feel is best for your skin and budget as well as what’s more accessible, they’re all products I recommend and love. Hope that helps.
Sheet masks that contain fragrance (even from plants) is irritating to the skin and can cause redness and eventually dermatitis, an allergic reaction. I suggest a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid. It prevents moisture from leaving the skin 👍
Julia I love the Cerave renewal Am and Pm moisturizers. The Am has SPF and the pm doesn’t. They have Niacinamide in them too which is great for acne prone skin and people with rosacea
Margot Abihabib not sure why you’re commenting on sheet masks when I didn’t recommend them to her. My comment was a response to the video and Susan mentioned sheet masks so I responded to that. Sheet masks can and do increase hydration levels in the skin and can be helpful when used alongside a regular skincare routine like that one I suggested to her. I like Cerave and their moisturizers are great for sealing in moisture and preventing TEWL, I don’t personally find they contain adequate humectants to really draw water to the skin. The Skin Renewing Night Cream for example has a small amount of hyaluronic acid (not even sodium hyaluronate which is superior) and glycerin which for me personally isn’t adequate. Sheet masks aren’t a necessary step and can’t easily be replaced by a hydrating toner or serum alone for dry skin types but I find them to be a good addition to my routine and my skin heals faster from treatments like peels and CIT when I’m using them. There are also countless sheet masks without fragrance. While I do personally avoid fragrance, there isn’t any real evidence on its damaging effect for the skin. Certain terpenes can be sensitizing for some people but not everyone. I don’t recommend it simply because it’s unnecessary and because I dislike that brands use it as a way to not name potentially problematic ingredients.
I agree with pretty much all of these - I think of skincare as my hobby, so most of it is fun and relaxing etc. I know perfectly well that most of the products I use are not "necessary," but they're fun! Definitely consider them as luxuries
Great video! I do have to use micellar water, because it's the only way I can take off eye makeup without irritating my eyes. I soak a cotton swab with the water and gently clean everything off of my eyelids. Then I just rinse it off with plain water. And then I use my cleanser. As a person with really sensitive skin, I would like to recommend La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Caring Wash. It doesn't foam at all, has no fragrance in it, and it makes your skin feel moisturized, rather than tight and squeaky. I am also gonna make my own moisturizer with shea and cocoa butter, grapeseed oil (my skin is oily) and glycerin. Probably gonna share the results.
Hi Susan. My professor (who happens to be a chemist) told us that you should never use a moisturizer packaged in a jar because once you open the jar, the exposure to oxygen ruins the antioxidants and other active ingredients. Do you also agree?
I thought that moisturizers need to be proven that they can be stored in a room temperature room and opened however they’re designed to open and still have the same efficacy until the expiration date otherwise they wouldn’t be able to go on market :0c
very nicely explained video I have dry/sensitive skin and I dont use toner everyday because it makes my skin way more dryer!! I do own toner, essence, eye cream I don't use it everyday only when I feel like. :) Its like I am not spending money buying all products... skinacre and makeup industry really makes you buy more products that you actually need. It took me couple of years to know my skin and now I'm investing my money in good skincare and makeup products.
i'm glad I watched this video, a lot of blogs, other videos and instagram pages make it seem like YOU need all these things and sometimes it makes me feel overwhelmed. I've also stopped using face masks because I felt like they would either irritated my skin or do nothing at all, but people act like it's a MUST for good skin.
An essence is truly a luxury product, I have two new bottles sitting at home and I don't know how to incorporate them into my routine. Susan is right you definitely don't need them.
Renzokuken An essence should be applied after your toner, before a serum and moisturizer. I usually pour a bit into my hands and then pat the essence onto my face. 😊
@@KooCheePow My essence is from Missah. I was personally and physically in a Missah Shop in South Korea. Sales girl told me to use either an essence OR a toner. She also said it will be a waste of $$ if I were to use both. Susan is right in this video. No one is disputing the benefits of Essences. But it is a good to have and not a MUST have.
Renzokuken a sales girl isn’t a skin expert. There’s also a difference between a First Essence (which does prep your skin like Susan mentioned) and a regular essence. You also say that you have two essences but that’s super vague and it’s impossible to say whether they’re unnecessary without knowing the ingredients and what skin issues you have.
@@LaneyEye101 I only wash my face with a legit cleanser like once a week to be honest. I use micellar water to take off my makeup and then follow up with a hydrating toner which gets off any last traces, then I moisturize. It works for me!
I agree with you.I just use cleanser, exfoliant fluid zero peeling,serum, moisturizer/cream and spf..🙂 the well-known dermatologist here in my country, Philippines suggested thay we don't need too much products on our skin.What she has said about was the exactly the same in your content.I followed this and it works for me!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for clearing doubts out. I use a creamy face wash in the morning followed by hydrator as my skin looks dehydrated and the oil/cream in moisturizer breaks me out. (I don't use spf as I stay outdoor for less than 5 mins). After coming home from office, I clean/wash my skin with ubtan facewash, follow it with a vitamin c / retinol serum (each on alternate days) and then a night cream. I also arrange to make it seat nicely around my eye area so that eye creams are not needed. I end up using a lip balm before going to bed. This is my weekday skin care routine. On Sundays/off days, I use a face, lip and body Scrub. Follow it up with good thick body cum hand cum leg cum feet lotion and I use face sheet mask. Because of this, I don't use any other products on the day cz I don't go out and leave the serumy face overnight to cleanse it in the morning. For hair, I oil my hair overnight on Saturdays with onion hair oil and wash with vinegar shampoo next morning followed by spa cream. This is my over all daily and weekly routine. Please tell me if I'm doing correct.
I notice a lot of brands using the term “serum” for a product that is really a face oil. I think that is deceptive. Also, since body lotions are so much less expensive than those for the face, what about using a body product on the face? I think this video is well thought out.
Barb Robbins The skin on our face and neck is thinner than the skin on the rest of our body. Most body creams are too thick for our faces and could clog our pores more than a face cream. Some moisturizers are marketed for our body and face, though, and, in my experience, those are great for people like me with dry skin :D
I would just look at the ingredients more carefully before applying a body product to the face. Just because a product is too “thick” (occlusive) doesn’t mean it’ll break you out. But there are some ingredients (like fragrance for example) that the skin on your body may be fine with but could be a potential irritant to your face.
It depends on your skin type. I use the cerave body cream on my face and it does wonders, but I have dry skin. If you have oily skin on your face, I would stick to lighter lotion or gel formulations, like lotions instead of creams . But most is marketing. While the skin on your face is thinner, it does not need anything else than the skin on your body if you dont have problems such as melasma or acne
@@Krisdef totally that's why i loveeeeee cerave and vanicream because if you're not a chemist or a doctor you can rest assure that NONE of their products have any fragrance or essential oils or volatile extracts hence why they're safe on the face if you tolerate it
I AGREE WITH THE EYE CREAM. Seriously i hv ppl around me telling why i don't use eye cream because they thought i'm a skincare freak. But if they look closely at my skincare collections, i only have the ones that i need. So great that i can show this video to those people!
The best thing you can do is go to a dermatologist. I used to think that my skin was dry, put a lot of products in it, and oily creams. I started having serious problems on it, so I went to a dermatologist. She told me that my skin is oily dehydrated! I was shocked. I couldn’t believe that my skin was oily. I started using what she told me and girl... My skin is flawless! 🤩✨ I use exactly what my skin needs. And I don’t use too much. But that’s the most important thing, to use what you really need.
With toner, I know a lot of people see witch hazel as not drying but it really is. When you put for instance that Thayer's witch hazel toner onto the skin, it always felt like it was evaporating so that's how you know it's drying. I experienced a few pimples with that toner because of the witch hazel. I also own pure witch hazel also so that's how I know it was specifically the witch hazel. So if you have combo or dry skin I would tread carefully.
Susan Yara well, maybe not ALL! I’m looking at you Specialized creams, to include stretch mark and cellulite creams, i see you! i know your greedy scheme! Side note: @Mathias4Makeup had an extremely spunky makeup artist “cohosting” one of his videos and she gave this tip for dry lips that i, at first, i said to myself “WHAT!? That’s just crazy,” until i tried it. Put Bioderma on a cotton pad and gently rub your lips with it. I don’t know how or why it works, but it basically does exfoliate them and sloughs off the dead skin and flakes and reduces the dryness. I had literally just bought Bioderma for the 1st time (i double cleanse every night, but wanted that “extra” for in the morning or after a heavier or particularly gnarly weather day) so, i tried it! It was there, i was there, and it actually helps a LOT! I just need to master the technique, or stop feeling naturally compelled to lick my lips after lol.
Hello!So I watch your videos for a while and I'm very happy.💖🤗 Originally I'm from Bulgaria,but I live in England since May this year .I use to not have any skin problems except for one pimple here and there.But now the situation is a little bit different.I didn't have any skin routine back then, but now I definitely need and I've decided that I should make one. In one of your videos you said that there are 5-6 steps? 1) Clence 2) Exfoliate 3) Treatment *Retinol 4)Moisturize 6) Protection And I've decided to buy some stuff from Boots.For example: 1) Garnier micellar cleaning water 2) Neutrogena refreshingly clear facial Wash 200ml 3) Neutrogena visibly clear spot stress control daily scrub 150ml 4)Avene hydrance intence serum 30ml 5)Cera Ve Moisturising Hyaluronic Acid Lotion 236ml and the lip balm Burt's bees and Eucerin AtoControl Face Care Cream 50ml I couldn't find a retinol in the site and a I didn't choose any sun screen, because they didn't have an affordable one. You've recommend some of the products ,but are they good like in combination? And are they suitable for my skin in terms of.... I'm 20. My skin is on the dry side and is kind of sensitive. Should I buy anything/something else? Thank you!💖
Disagree on eye cream. There was a time I stopped using eye cream when I ran out of it and just used only moisturizer for the entire face, including the eye area. However it caused stinging, itching and redness around my eyes- and only in that area. I switched to another moisturizer, it did not cause the same side effect but I noticed fine lines started appearing around my eyes and my eyebags were such a shame. I finally decided to go back to eye cream, applying it day and night, and things improved in just one week. The fine lines much less visible, puffiness gone and over time, the area around my eyes brightened too that I don't need to do umder eye concealer anymore. I would also say that when I started doibg the full skin care regimen that includes the products you mentioned are not needed, my skin has never been better. I would compare my skin with those of friends of the same age who are only on the basic regimen and they ask me why I havent aged so much (like them now) since our college years. This video would have been ok if you mentioned the benefits of the nice to have products, which is to slow down skin aging and.improve skin texture. Also not agreeing when you say that dermatologists are only there for treatment. My derma gives me advice on products I can use for my skin type, I rarely go to her for facial treatment or botox and the stuff you mentioned. The dermatologists studied their craft, RUclipsrs should be careful in making the impression that their audience should believe them instead of their doctors.
There are very good alternative to eye creams like almond oil and castor oil. These are natural, keeps eyes healthy and increases eyelashes growth too..bonus😉
Arlene C. Ikr, but for me is the toner and eye cream. Green tea toner by tony molly really did miracle to my skin which it made my blemishes fade away. So for me, she is wrong many ways
Also Face oil has helped my skin so much! I know it’s not essential but I love mine. And as for hand cream I have super dry hands so I use hand cream as often as I remember and it’s cheaper than a facial moisturiser
I've had a gentle chemical exfoliator but have never used it often before a week ago. I've started using it on a regular basis and man, my skin looks so good. And I don't feel the need to use face masks anymore which is saving me money!
I have a super smooth and bright glass skin and here's my skincare routine: -Micellar water (to remove make-up and dirt) -Cleanser (foaming cleanser with green tea) -Hydrating cleanser (CeraVe) -Toner (DIY Rice water toner) -Vitamin C serum (day time) -Retinol 1% serum (Night time) -Niacinamide 10% serum (Night time) -Aloe vera soothing gel (day and night) -Moisturizer (PUREFORET Multi lotion with centella asiatica *it's facial lotion) *Day and Night. -SPF50++++ Broad Spectrum (Biore aqua essence) -Sleeping gel mask (Laneige water sleeping mask [Night time])
I've recently removed all acids from my routine to focus on "anti-inflammatory" and my skin is so much better!! To each their own I guess. Your skin gets thinner and thinner with constant chemical exfoliation and it makes your skin very vulnerable and it loses its ability to self-heal and regenerate. It feels good with constant chemical exfoliation coz you feel like your skin is always "new". Lol used to be a fan so absolutely know how that feels. Agree with everything in Susan's list except for masking. A good clay mask and a good hydrating sheet mask twice a week has improved my skin so they work for me!
@@juanitaroriguez3014 I was a fan of aha/bha like glycolic, retinol. My fave was the Drunk Elephant Sukari Babyfacial lol... It eventually made my skin very sensitive to the sun no matter how much sunscreen I put and was giving me some sun spots. Skin texture amazing no doubt.
Micellar Water saved my Skin! I tend to have „Akne“ and i started to cleanse my skin ONLY with Micellar Water since one year now. I love it and will never change the way I cleanse my skin every morning and evening 😍
This vid is really informative. I love it. 2 years ago, I used to do a 10step skincare and mygosh! my skin got even worse. My confidence became low. Now, i truly believe that "less is more". 🙂
Except for the magic of serums like she claims. The reality is, in a scientific settings, serums are not that effective upon topical application and most have extracts and irritating ingredients with no scientific backing what so ever. A retinol serum? Sure, but a retinol moisturizer will work the same. It's all just wording. Serums dont penetrate any better than a properly formulated face cream. It's funny those who claims serums have changed their skin drastically get like 50000 cosmetic procedures then act like it was their skin care that did it . Healthy skin does not need nuts and berries rubbed on its surface to continue being healthy. The only ingredients with scientific backing are niacinimide, cholesterol, ceramides, AHA, BHA, retinol, and very few others. These can be in a serum or moisturizer and will work the same. Hate to say this guys but estheticians are not scientists nor dermatologists so please be well informed before taking advice from one
fusionpunk 13 I would disagree somewhat. I mean a serum is just a product category just like a moisturizer. You can’t really make a broad claim about whether a serum or moisturizer is effective, it will always come down to the specific ingredients that they contain and whether you’re using the correct ingredients for the issues you want to address. I think that’s why Susan emphasized treatment serums. I like PH dependent actives to be water based so that I can use them first before any other skincare on clean, bare skin. I also find that dry skin types often lack water not just oil and using a water based product that has humectants and other actives provides some additional hydration for my moisturizer to seal in. You don’t have to do this but this is what works the best for me personally and many others and there’s certainly no harm in it. If a routine works for someone then they’re more likely to continue doing it and it’s all about consistency as far as results over time. Some people are perfectly content with a moisturizer but I find that in general, moisturizers often don’t contain high enough concentrations of proven ingredients. I’ve had an easier time finding 1% retinol serums (I alternate between prescription tretinoin and OTC retinol because with tretinoin alone I always end up missing my AHA) for example and same goes for certain antioxidants like resveratrol. Also, if I have more one skin issue that I want to address than layering can often be the way to go. In all honesty as someone with dry skin, the main function of my moisturizer is to prevent TEWL and alleviate my dryness anyway. And that’s a perfect place for niacinamide, ceramides, and cholesterol. Then I have my AHA and retinoids for anti aging and those have to be separate products of course especially since OTC retinol does best at a more neutral leaning PH while AHAs need to be formulated near their pKa ideally for exfoliation. I also deal with some hyper-pigmentation leftover from hormonal breakouts that my retinol and AHA don’t fully address and honestly I think the appearance of my skin looks best when I’m using a good brightening product so I usually use something with ingredients to inhibit tyrosinase like arbutin, tranxdmic acid, kojic acid, Vit C, etc. I’m a fan of arbutin myself and personally avoid hydroquinone since I just don’t have severe enough hyper-pigmentation to need a product that will end up damaging melanosomes and melanocytes. This is a personal example of course and purely anecdotal but I’m more using it to illustrate my point. It can just be easier to layer in order to utilize products that have effective concentrations of proven ingredients. And it’s easier to layer a couple water based products than layering moisturizer. I think it’s important to recognize too that while we should all approach skincare from a perspective that grounded in science and we should always go back to what’s proven, it’s important to remember that we’re also still learning a lot about skincare. Vitamin C and peptides for example. Are they proven and established research wise? No. But there’s a lot of promising early research out there. And because everyone is so different, if someone loves their Vitamin C serum and sees a difference then I’m all for it. As long as it’s not harmful. I think we agree more than we disagree though.
@@skinsciencebymira I didnt do the best at explaining exactly what I meant by hating serums. Of course, humectants are an absolute must pretty much for all skin types because trans epidermal water loss is an issue especially in the summer in dry climates. I prefer to use an all in one moisturizer that already has a humectant, an emollient, and an occlusive in it so I'm not bothered by an extra step since a humectant must be sealed by an occlusive or else it can have I'll effects. The problem with serums are the ambiguity in the marketing. I'm not referring to the basic humectant or even BHA, AHA, or retinol serums. My problem is the idea that a serum somehow penetrates deeper than a moisturizer and other products. That's just not true. A retinol in a serum has the same efficacy as retinol in a moisturizer as long as it is formulated properly . Serums are largely marketed so you buy multiple products because many of them, not all, are filled with a bunch of extracts that have no real relationships to skin health. I mean some of the things Susan has shown to use in the past just dont make sense to me as far as the ingredients go. 50000 algae extract, for example, dont do anything for the skin aside from acting as a humectant, which plain old inexpensive hyaluronic acid will do as well. For instance, I do use one expensive product from drunk elephant that has peptides that are wonderful humectants, but the truth is, my cerave pm moisturizer with niacinimide and ceramides and hyaluronic acid does so much more for my skin and that is why I will no longer purchase the drubk elephant since discovering the cerave one. The point is, while serums may often contain fancy ingredients that are expensive, there is no research backing their efficacy in topical applications. But yes, I agree with everything you said
@@kusumsharma7858 you are not dumb, that is a valid question. My point was it's not that if it's in a serum it wont work. The problem is that serum is used to market ingredients that dont have research backing them. However, something like hyaluronic acid or other active ingredients that are proven to work will of course be effective in both. However hyperpigmentation is treated based on what type it is. If its melasma, for example, hydroquinone is good but that is something you need to do with your dermatologist because it has to be controlled. If its overall brightness, niacinimide is a great ingredient . Hyaluronic acid is great for hydration but it wont do anything for pigmentation. It's simply a humectant. Also, make sure you put a moisturizer on top of hyaluronic acid because humectants need to be sealed in with occlusive. Let me know if there's anything you didnt understand and I'll be happy to explain. But the short answer is, no, hyaluronic acid will not help with pigmentation
I agree with everything you said EXCEPT! the facial oil part. Lol. I started using facial oil everyday with a moisturizer and it helped healed my acne scars. Not just any facial oils but the ones that help heal the skin has really helped me. It also helps my skin stay supple.... I love your videos btw!
I learned so much from you. ❤️ My current skincare is : Gel type cleanser Toner (with Aha, bha, tea tree oil and niacinamide) Moisturizer SPF Vitamin C and A serums ❤️
Totally agree with you... I’ve used all/full step skincare. After 5 years, I slowly reduce and get rid of all these product you mention. Also agree with the list of what we need. My serum is vitamin A,B,C, using when I feel my skin needs them, not daily.
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please do a recommendation video on the products you listed at end,like good and affordable products for exfoliation etc
What’s a good spf to use with sensitive skin?
I agree with you.I just use cleanser, exfoliant fluid zero peeling,serum, moisturizer/cream and spf..🙂 the well-known dermatologist here in my country, Philippines suggested thay we don't need too much products on our skin.What she has said about was the exactly the same in your content.I followed this and it works for me!! Thank you!
Susan i always use toners. Im happy to hear i don't need it. Is there anyway you could do a nip and fab video loke this. I use every range. Id love your advice on what i dont need. Also what do you suggest is the best cleanser for someone like me who is 39 and had every skin issue. Dark spots, scars, breakouts and uneven skin tone... Huge clogged pores and white bumps which are apparently calcium deposits. I NEED YOUR HELP SUSAN
Are yoyoso snail and hal. Acid serum good or are they just luxury items like face masks?
My bank account says thank you!
Same 😂
I SWEAR IT !!!
Samee
Same here😂
Literally!
Fellow skincare snobs-don’t get mad at me! I’m not saying you’ve made a mistake buying or using these products, I’m just saying there’s a big difference between “want” and “need” right? I love skincare and have so much fun trying different products and discussing. 😘
Totally agree with you Susan!! As a teacher who gets paid 10 months out of the year, I go back to the basics of what I need during the summer months :) your video continues to be informative and wonderful for the skin care community!
This video is so refreshing! I use the most basic products and my skin is looking the best it has in ages! Cerave cleanser, cerave pm moisturiser, sunscreen, some salicylic acid once in a while to exfoliate and that's it! I do want to try a retinoid one day soon though :)
I like people that takes time and explains what is needed only, I’ve tried so much and spend lots of money and time on products. Thank you for this video very helpful.
U alr said in the vid lol if anyone still gets mad i’m-
hey what do you recommend for acne scars
I only came here to make my broke ass feel good.
Edit: holy moly 1.4k likes, thankyou so much.
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This makes me feel good because this will save me $
Omg same
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i wish i could just go have someone look at my face and go : hm, you have this kinda skin, here are three products, use them once a day and you'll look 20 forever
Ophelia i can help you out.
You need
1. Cleanser
2. Sunscreen
3. Treatment serum such as Retinol
Try going to a dermatologist I know it can be expensive but once you go a couple times you should be good until your skin decides to change again lol
Go to a reputable skincare counter and have a consultation. Or, have a facial with an experienced esthetician.
Ophelia
What u need
Cleanser
Serum (antioxidant / retinol/ aha - bha)
Sunscreen
A good esthetician can do this for you. Do your research and look at reviews for estheticians in your area. Someone who is very knowledgeable with ingredients and what they do for your skin.
You definitely need a cleanser, a moisturizer with spf, and some kind of serum. The specifics of those will depend on your specific skin type and what would work best
I'm Korean and the bare minimum is this:
- face wash (nothing too harsh, lots of bubbles so it really gets in your pores)
- toner (again, nothing too harsh but gentle. gentle is KEY)
- essence or serum (they're kind of the same thing)
- cream
If it's night, you're done. If it's day, put on sunscreen and you're clear! How to achieve glassy-skin? Here you go.
H what brands do you use?
It’s changes up when I run out of the product, but right now I’m using: Atomy foam cleanser, Neutrogena alcohol free toner, Olay serum, Clinique moisturizing lotion (day), Neutrogena hydro boost water gel (night), nature republic 50spf sun block (day), nature republic aqua sleeping pack (night).
I don’t have perfect skin (I’m a student so I have occasional acne from stress) but I do have the glassy skin b/c I focus more on moisturizing and hydrating from deep within the skin rather than covering up what I’m lacking with makeup. Hope this helps.
100% agree. This is exactly what I do.
suds (bubbles) dont rly help with cleaning, its just for visualizing so u feel better cleaned
I've dealt with acne a lot and I saw a huge improvement when I cut out foamy/soapy face washes.. Also just rinsing my face with lukewarm water in the morning without stripping my skincare from the night before, then doing my routine. (Edit: grammar)
for me the real basics are cleansers, moisturizers and spf. then i would add a chemical exfoliator and then a serum
marcel diamandis Perfect! That’s all I use as well, and I also use an acne spot treatment.
marcel diamandis And that’s great!
@@SusanYara can you do a vid with the real real basics?!! and brands you recommend? thank you Susan big fan!!!
marcel diamandis yea I usually use a gel then a moisturizer
marcel diamandis what are your recommendations for the chemical exfoliator and serum ?
Essence
Toner
Micellar water
Eye cream
Pobre reducing products
Face oil
Face masks
Specialized creams for example creams especially for your hands etc
Cellulite and stretch marks creams
Lip scrub
Humectant serum
I don't think I could give up my toner... Aside from that..sure.
Jennifer N you da real mvp
Thanks Jennifer N, I appreciate you taking the time to list the 11 items💖❣️
i love people like you that do this
@@skyear4704 Yep, me too- I wish Susan Yara would simply do it under the video 🤷🏻♀️.
1. Essence
2.Toner
3.Micellar water
4.Eye cream
5. Pore reducing products
6. Face oils
7. Face masks
8. Specialized creams
9. Cellulite & stretch marks cream
10. Lip scrub
11. Humectant serum
Thank you.
I dont have any of them
I have too many of these. 😬
Thank you for posting haha really didn't wanna sit through a 20 minute video ❤
Toner and eye cream save my face. I won't skip them in my routine.
I use face toner and eye cream
Things I’ve just learned to get over: size of my pores and stretch marks...just not enough time in the day to worry about those
If you use true argan oil it will help reduce the appearance of stretch but you have to use it ever day over a few weeks ♥️♥️
But I understand your message, worrying about something as "silly" or frivolous as stretch marks or pores is ridiculous ♥️♥️♥️
My skincare routine is only three steps:
1. Cleanser
2. Moisturizer
3. Sunscreen
I exfoliate twice a week and use clay mask twice a month.
RGG is your skin good?
That's a great skincare routine! For the average person, that's all you really need. I think her list was more for the person that wants a step up from the basics. Cleanser, moisturizer, spf, and a good exfoliator is the perfect routine for the average person.
I added a serum on my skincare routine. I use retinol at night.
I was using Niacinamide from some time to clear out my dark spots but now, I sticked to Retinol since I’m more focused in anti-aging. Prevention is better than cure.
Sophie, i’m 14 years old. is it okay to use the ordinary aha 30% + bha 2% peeling solution? or the niacinamide and the lactid acid?
I love how we’ve made Susan our Skincare Queen.
Yes!! 🧖🏻♀️
Yasssssss
Liz Solis Except not all information in this video is correct. And kinda useless tbh. She’s sounds like some beauty editor who has no clue about ingredients or how they work on your skin and together. Everyone should consult with a real dermatologist.
Isla R Hands-on experience beats any degree out there.
I had to put a like on your comment because it was 666 and I was disturbed by that 🤣
Conclusion: you only need a cleanser, moisturizer and spf and you will glow up, girl
Some cleansers and moisturizers have salicylic acid in them, too, which is a chemical exfoliater. So you can check that off the list, too.
But make sure ur cleanser didnt contain any unecessary stuff and not too much alkalis
I still give my skin vitamin A,B,C (serum) to ‘eat everyday
sweet_ Habits SPF changed my life. Can’t believe I used to leave the house with no sunscreen before 😣
That just works, if you don't have any skin issue to treat
Please do just YOUR REGULAR skincare routine. Not Walmart or high end specific. Just your go to products
Shes does them on her channel i think
Also from my understanding Susan is constantly testing products
Yes I want this!!!!
I agree
I would disagree with the hand cream thing. Hand cream is usually cheaper and thicker than face cream. Many are formulated to withstand a lot more "wear and tear" than face cream. If I used the same cream for my face and hands I would either have a very oily face or constantly dry hands. The one I would say that there isn't a great difference is hand cream and body cream. They're pretty much the same thing. I buy hand cream because I need a carry size to take with me when I leave the house.
I use a coconut *body* cream with karitè oil for my hands and everything else (not face, of course). Very cheap and I'm always pleasantly smooth and soft.
They're really good in the tube to take to work when I have to wash my hands a lot, so I guess it's a case by case
This vid is just bs. She avoids some essential facts that differentiate products and their use, such as eye cream, masks, stretchmark creams etc...and she admits that she enjoyed some of them often. Everything about skincare and beauty is ”unnecessary” already if you happen to have a perfect, constantly regenerative skin, which is precisely what she is referring to here... Just blablablas on and on.
@@qwenm824 In terms of basic skincare Susan is actually correct. Eye creams and masks and stretch mark creams (which really don't do anything much at all) are not necessary, they are nice, but don't have to be part of an essential skincare routine. Especially since a lot of people don't need them to have good skin. The video isn't BS at all and could be very helpful to someone just starting out with skincare and confused about all the different products.
As to the different uses: there are so many videos on Mixed Makeup about products and what they do that adding that info into every video produced would just be overkill.
Also whatever I don't like as face cream I'll apply to hands+feet lol.....
The products I use:
A facewash: Kinda obvious, right?
A toner: Too really get my skin 100% clean and the PH balance.
Face cream: To moisturize
Eye cream: For my very bad eye bags.
Chapstick: Too have soft lips
Tea tree oil: Apply on my pimples overnight to dry them out.
This may seem like a lot to some people, but I have struggled with my skin for a while. Do what makes you and your skin happy.
I would recommend adding or replacing the tea tree oil with a 4% BHA gel which also helps reduce redness and help pimples heal quickly without being drying.
@@mottyreef yea like the paulas choice stuff
I think that a really basic skin care routine should have just 3 steps:
- Cleanser
- Moisturizer
- Sunscreen
Exfoliation every now and then. And depending on the needs of your skin you add other products, like serums, oils, toners...
True
And don't forget to exfoliate every now and then :)
A toner is a must. After washing ur face you should always use a toner to bring ur Ph back to it normal
Kilcis Escoto Dont you need a cleansing oil to wash away the sunscreen?
@@Elena-wm1nw not at all, because not all cleansers change the ph level. And sometimes the next products you apply rebalance it
I can't tell you how refreshing it is to hear this from a skincare lover. Thank you!
For me... a toner is among the basics.
Living in a hot humid environment such as Africa...you constantly have to balance the ph of your skin....
Funny how different we are! I absolutely hate toners and never use them and my skin is much nicer. And then my sister swears by them and for her it works wonders!
Emilie Steinwachs I know, believe me, I have tried a ton of them, I simply don’t like them and my skin is better without them.
Emilie Steinwachs what’s an example of an old school toner? I have one from Proactiv that I bought in 2014 lmao
Agreed
lnterestingg Thayers witch hazel
I never had too many complains about my skin, but what a marvellous change when I added essences and pre seruns to my routine! I def recommend them. Products evolved a long way and today we fortunately have so many options to try on and combine. Just build a specific regiment for you, stay consistent and enjoy life.
This video was awesome! We live in a consumerism culture and this was a great video to set the record straight as to what’s really needed for a healthy, long term skincare routine.
The world has been consumed by the notion of "more is more" and "more is better". The older I've grown the more I've noticed that fewer, high quality products work better and harder for your skin. Thank you for this video, it's quite revolutionary in this age of elaborate beauty routines.
Less works more for me.. Ive tried most of the product. Yepp, we dont need them..
Yes I am 41 I have always done less is more, I do not get on the band wagon or trends, I stick to what my Momma and Grandma did, No one ever guesses I am anywhere near 40. 😉😁
Shout out to the less-than-five-skincare-products gang. 😂😂 We outchea!
me me meee!!
Yup! I got four lol cleanser, moisturizer, retin A , spf
Considering an antioxidant or something like vitamin c but not a priority right now
Gia Mar I'm here girl I've got less than 0.
I just use 3:
Cleanser
Moisturizer
Oil control lotion
I have 4 steps:
•cleanser
•serum
•moisturizer
•sunscreen
I'm not kidding when I said that Susan SAVED my skin. I am so grateful and I honestly believe I will follow her skincare suggestions for life!! You're the best!!!
There’s a bunch of top CEO’s from major skincare companies watching this and hating on her right now like “shut up we’re losing millions!!!” Lol 😂
Yea shes one of them 😂
I don’t often comment but seriously THANK YOU. I have had problem skin my whole life (eczema, dry skin, sensitive skin, now I’ve developed oily combination, madness!) and watching your videos along Hyram’s has completely opened my eyes. Why didn’t anyone ever teach me these things?! I’m 34! Thank you so much for creating your channel. I’m about to binge watch more of your videos!
I’m 19 and I never had a skincare routine in my life but coming across this channel makes me want to buy everything under the sun just to get that glass skin☀️ 😭
You need to start soon. There's no perfect time as soon as you realise skincare is importantbut BUT... your age is like the perfect time😅
I started my skincare regime when I was 12 yo. I'm 33 now and I don't have any skin problems eg wrinkles dark spots etc. At least moisturise and apply sunscreen ok? Hehe
@@chavellaminerva I started at 24... Idk how I lived without before that!
Go easy and slow. A young person doesn’t need a whole lot. Clean your skin and finding a good sun screen that you like to use and a moisturizer are a good start. The sun care and wearing hats and sunglasses and not sunbathing is an important thing for self protection.
@@alisson_duron lol looking back of course! I started early because when I just finished elementary school, puberty kicked in!
I noticed that my body smelled disgusting 😂 I asked my mum to buy me deodorant and not only did she buy me deodorant, she bought me body lotion and body scrub too that had wonderful aroma lol (now I'm using mild to none fragrance products).
I've been gaining interest towards skincare ever since.
@@chavellaminerva How would you say your skin has aged despite having a proper skincare routine for so long?
I think it depends on your skin - I tried not using a toner and my skin looked dull and also I love a detoxifying mask as it decongests and makes my skin look brighter. I use a chemical exfoliater ie REN once or twice a week but cannot be without a detoxifying mask.
Same here! The cleanser I used is gentle but ever since I used a toner that had hyaluronic acid, it got rid of my dry patches! So I agree that it depends on your skin. And toners can be helpful if you want to make sure you don't have traces of makeup even if you did the double cleanse
Completely agree! My skin looks dull and full of texture when I try to cut out certain products.
My toner (it's called lotion-essence from the Nuxe aquabella line) vanishes my texture. Ive been using it for almost two years now and it has made my skin so much smoother. Always have a few back ups in my drawer!
Same here I'm not going without my P50 lotion that stuff is amazing.
Jackie Supernova exact same!!! We are cousins lol. My dermatologist told me to quit the toner too... and I tried... but my super oily skin revolted and pores stayed dirty looking. I also love my weekly masks. So I basically do her recommended routine plus toner & mask.
Skincare products can be so overwhelming. I needed this, thanks Susan!!
"You dont necessarily need a toner"
Me: what's a toner
Lol same here
Carah Music Ahahahaha same here!
Lol
Good.
🤦 ugh
I completely agreee with this. For so many yrs I only use face cleanser(aveeno brightening scrub), niacinamide serum(the ordinary), then cetaphil moisturizer w/ spf(during day time) then olay retinol24 moisturizer(during night). If I'm feeling fancy I do facial. That's basically it
She made good points. I watch a dermatologist and they said you only need spf Reapply spf and a retinoid at night. So you need go clean your face and exfoliate in between.
I can’t believe how much I’ve learned since I started watching you in March when I started working as a beauty advisor ❤️ you’ve given me so much knowledge to share with my clients and even senior coworkers love to work with me because they learn so much ❤️ thank you so much Susan!
I freaking love this !! Now we need is a what u do need in a basic good skincare routine and in extreme skincare routine lol
As a chemist and skin care addicted I can say that I will never give up to eye creams. It is true that some have the same base as a moisturiser but they are fragrance free ( or they should be if the brand is a serious one) , tested and selected for the eye zone and the texture is adapted to the needs of the area. I agree they are overpriced though :)
I'm surprised she did not mention face mists 😅🤣 you don't need it but its nice to have
Depends on your face type for sure. Dry skin, face mist is the HOLY GAIL.
CMIIW face mist it's just like toner in spray bottle with moisture ingredients..
That’s essence. That’s a face mist.
My toner is my face mist and it’s a mussssst for my dry ass skin just because i like the extra hydration
Rosewater saved my life though tbh, i use it as a facial spray AND toner and my face never looked better
Susan is like a fine wine, better with age!! She looks absolutely stunning and youthful. Thank you for teaching me about my skin! 💕🌸
Never giving up facial oil its helped reduce my oil production so much I use squalane oil at night and I don't get oily the next day.
What is your skincare routine?
Can you mention in detail please?
@@anammaniar2571 My Steps:
1. Cleanse & dry face
2. Tone (5% glycolic acid toner)
3. Peel ( quinoa nightly peel)
4. Serum (10% nicidemine/zinc)
5. Vitamin C serum
6. Moisturize
7. Oil to seal ( squalane oil)
8. Eye cream
@@anammaniar2571 my toner, peel, and nicidemine serum are all from Revolution skincare. I buy them from ulta very inexpensive but works amazing for me.
@@tawannas3802 thanks
Please do a similar video on 11 products you NEED in our skincare routine!! Please please please
She did the 7 products you NEED at the end of the video. She can't do 11 products you need, because you only need 7, you don't need more.
Yes
I really love face oil. I have super dry skin and it has honestly changed my life. I often use it instead of a moisturizer at night. But I don't use a luxurious expensive face oil, I use argan oil I bought on Amazon that I also use on my hair. It was $10 and a fairly large bottle. So I feel like I have a found a face oil that works well for me, and isn't expensive.
Can you tell us the name or give us a link? I've been looking for a good argan oil product
Despite what was said about dermatologists, ironically, good skincare products are developed with the consultation of dermatologists.
I have a toner in my skin care routine and I believe I need it simply for two reasons: at night - removes the leftover makeup and in the morning - I skip the cleanser because I am not doing anything in the night to get dirty, so I put water on my face and then clean and refresh it with a toner. I use L’ocitane brand and I am very happy with it.
I too skip the oil balm in the morning.
I’ve watched a few of your reaction videos, and almost felt like I wasn’t doing enough. My routine is so simple - wash, tone (exfoliate), and moisturize! It’s worked for me for years
ok i love the skincare videos but can we get a hair care routine because your hair is GLOWING!!
I'm 69 and I've been using La'Dor Korean shampoo, conditioner, and hair-dryer protectant. Best results ever.
How refreshing to watch a youtube video that's purpose is not about encouraging us to consume, consume, and consume! My dermatologist has been saying that I don't need eye cream for years. Even the associates at Deciem say the same. Could you please do a part two or make this a series? I don't believe you need primer. Thank you Susan for this wonderful video!
I love a toner!!! Always have and always will use toner.
The conclusion is that most things Are wants/luxury and not needs.
BuBBles602! Exactly if we go back in time people were using less and still getting better results with skin but now we are using so so much and having even more problems. Minimalism and necessity is key tbh
Boom~ I need to keep reminding myself of this!
I cut out facial oils a couple months ago, a lot of texture on my face went away because I was just clogging my pores the whole time
I need it my face is dry I suffer with dry skin...even though sometimes I don't moisturize enough
Face oils are more meant for dryer skin type or if you live in dryer climate. And you only need 2 drops for the whole face to start. Put it on your palm and warm it up, then just press on. Application of oils is quite specific and most of the time, ppl use too much. Give it another try later in life. As mature skin will be dryer.
@@Leslie-rd6qx Aren't face oils meant to stop your your skin from losing it's own natural moisture since it's so occlusive? I don't personally think oils are hydrating (they don't provide water).
I just mix 2 drops in with my moisturizer and it does the job!
I agree with the comment saying to try it when you’re older - skin dries out as we age. Also, was it your way to moisturize? Facial oils are mainly used as the last step to seal everything in!
Also oatmeal works WONDERS at exfoliating my skin when I have eczema breakouts. It's a soft, cheap and effective physical exfoliator.
do you mix it with anything?
I mix it with honey it does
It's amazing
@@manalarziou4630 Free of chemicals and also makes a tasty snack after you are done (I'm joking lol)
If you dont have enough money for a skincare rutine, remember the best antiaging cream is just sunscrean💕
Love the video! Simple and basic is key. My personal opinion as a consumer who's owned all of these and thoroughly educated on most of them:
1. Essence - relatively agree - depends on the essence and what they do.
2.Toner - agree - again depends on the ph of the water and also your cleanser
3.Micellar water - agree.
4.Eye cream - disagree. Just from my observations of people around me, those that don't use a line minimising eye cream tend to develop fine lines and crows feet a lot earlier on that those that do, but may be different in other areas of the world.
5. Pore reducing products - agree. they can only reduce the appearance but not completely get rid of it and most don't work.
6. Face oils - agree and disagree - not everyone needs one, but they are definitely life savers for some of us with problematic skin. (I have personally benefited a lot from using face oils).
7. Face masks - agree but they are nice. Some essences and toners can also be used as a face mask.
8. Specialized creams - agree and disagree. Yes I can use face moisturiser for my hands, but it's about 3 times more expensive and smaller than my hand cream so not the most economical option for me. For someone with really dry skin, hand or body cream is a necessity.
9. Cellulite & stretch marks cream -agree
10. Lip scrub - agree but they taste nice
11. Humectant serum - agree
My basics i would say would be cleanser, moisturiser, spf and night cream. I would add exfoliant, eye cream and serum after that, then face mask.
I started my skincare/anti aging routine at 18. I worked in a perfume/beauty department and I was exposed to so many skin care. I’m starting to teach my 10 year old daughter about skin care now, just the basic things, like washing your face every morning and night and adding spf
Great
Hey! I just turned 18 and all i do is use water no face wash or anything but i just started using chemical exfoliaters but i feel like ppl usually are like why would young ppl need to use skincare or anti aging stuff but i feel like it might help in the long run, would u recommend chemical exfoliater for 18 yr olds is it good i use the Ordinary peeling solution aha bha
Great Job!
Aena Mustafa I started at 16. My mom was obsessive and made me do research. I’m 31 now and my skin is in great shape for my age if not better. Personally, I would suggest gentle cleanser, moisturizer, spf and occasional pro or at home facials 🤗 exfoliating is good but less is better imo
Can any of you recommend a retinoid cream over the counter for anti-aging?
We talk a whole lot about skincare, which I love, don’t get me wrong. But, now we’re all walking around with great skin and jacked up hair! Can we talk about haircare? What steps should we add to our haircare regiments or even take away? What ingredients should we look out for? Hot water? Cold water? What about scalp care? Etc...?
Have you heard about the curly girl method?
The basics to look out for are: sulfates, parabens, and silicone free products. There are a lot of code words used in the ingredient list so I'd just encourage you to look on youtube for hair channels by natural hair women. Videos that'll tell you more
My suggestion would be get a good quality salon grade shampoo, conditioner and hair mask. That's pretty much all you need. Don't wash your hair everyday, if you can't help it and must wash daily, then don't wash daily with shampoo. Every hairdresser i've met has told me that hair oils are generally a waste of money - most don't actually seep into your hair, they just sit on top and give the appearance of nice hair.
Brad Mondo recently made a video about this you should totally watch it
Mikayland Dodge I have, actually! Thank you! 🌻
I don't use eye cream either! I never actually saw the point of using eye cream, and I feel validated by your opinion!
This video made a lot sense, especially regarding the purported purpose of toners. Back in the day, toners were essential because many cleansers probably made the skin more alkaline. So toners were used to restore the natural ph balance. But with newer cleansers being already ph balanced then there is no need for a generic no purpose toner. It’s crazy how beauty industry is a combination of science and tons of marketing. It’s up to consumers to research the products we use, understand ingredients, and make sure we’re not wasting money on marketing. Skincare isn’t just about the product it’s about the experience and companies know that. If you have the money to splurge go ahead and give yourself a spa treatment every day. But this video is helpful for those that don’t have $400 to spend on hottest essence and serum that comes out every month. Get the essentials and then add the necessary luxury item depending on your skin’s needs. For example, winter in the east coast can be extremely harsh on the face due to the combination of weather and indoor heaters. I’ve found that a hydrating thicker face oil + a regular moisturizer does wonders to retain moisture on my face. However, I recently discovered Fresh’s rose petal deep hydration moisturizer. It’s thick and so luxurious. I slathered a bit on my face and didn’t need use of my face oil because I was specially using a deep hydrating moisturizer. I use a moisturizing essence during this season as well because I want to make sure my skin is hydrated as possible before facing the outside elements. I probably wouldn’t use the hydrating moisturizer or essence in humid whether. skincare depends on the users environment, genetics, and skin needs.
My skincare routine - Oily and acne prone skin
Cetaphil face wash
A little bit of apple cider vinegar+some water in a little spray bottle as a slightly exfoliating and PH balancing toner
Aloe Vera Gel for moisturizer
Summertime? Sunscreen too (I love in a northern cloudy place)
And once a week all year long, a 30% AHA 2% BHA exfoliating mask.
Gosh! I just had to comment again. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I appreciate your honesty so much! It’s good for me to hear this every once and while so that my supply does not become too overwhelming. I keep thinking there is something better than what I already have. I do have nice products that I love using. But I need to use them up before buying more. Thanks again Susan!
I love this! Yes, dermatologists can have differing opinions, and that's okay. I love your opinion on serums, and I also binge-watch a dermatologist who doesn't care for them. Both are lovely professionals with great knowledge to share. In the end, I believe people need to be educated about skincare and quit buying (or not buying) a product ONLY because you're told to do so. Be informed. Know your skin, know your different skincare products and ingredients, and do what's best for you. Don't "need" a serum? Cool, but be informed of the "why" instead of foregoing one only because someone told you not to use one and then judging other professionals negatively based on that advice. Thank you, Susan, for sharing valuable information! I love your channel.
Taco Bae EXACTLY! 😘😘😘
Drink enough water, eat nutritiously, sleep well and use sunscreen everyday. Without this everything else is pointless.
Exactly! Its ridiculous to apply collagen, vitamin C, A, E and the rest ON your skin. Just eat well and your skin will look great.
@@GGTanguera yeah like sleep and a good diet will magically remove all the dirt off of your face? Cleansers and moisturizers are there for a reason.
@@austejabertasiute6999 Yes, but they ate full of chemicals too. Buyer beware!
Every dermatologist will tell you that genetics, nutrition, food sleep, exercise and life satisfaction is ay more important than the bottled cosmetic products and the most expensive creams.
@@GGTanguera no one is talking about expensive stuff... Check out @Doctorly for example. They are good dermatologists and they know their stuff. They talk about what is good and what isn't. They don't encourage people to buy expensive products and they explain what chemicals are dangerous, what to avoid, what is irrelevant in a skincare routine and etc. You can always look up on on google what is really toxic and what isn't.
And you really can't avoid a dirty face because you touch it with your hands, you lean on surfaces, some people wear makeup and that clogs their pores and water will never wash your face that deeply. What do you think happens when you go to a dermatologist? They say "just sleep and eat healthy"? That doesn't work for everyone, because people have different types of skin. A healthy diet and enough sleep doesn't help with your hormones and genetics.
@@austejabertasiute6999 I don't need a lecture. I always get compliments for my skin. Everything comes from within :)
my skincare routine- i have dry skin, acne, fungal acne, and extremely sensitive skin-
cleanser- i use the keep the peace from versed
moisturizer- i use the iunik beta glucan one
treatment- i use the paulas choice benzyl peroxide gel acne treatment (only at nightime, every couple days)
Sunscreen- i use the dear klairs blue mineral sunscreen (every morning)
chapstick- i use the morphe 2 lip oil or the lizard lips original chapstick (i have very dry lips btw)
I agree with everything you said except toner. My skincare includes cleanse, tone and moisture. Adding a toner to my routine changed my skin positively. I usually use fragrance free and Alcohol free toners. Everyone's skin is different.
I use hyaluronic acid when my skin is so dry and It help my skin a lot. This is one of my SOS skincare product.
I agree about eye creams, masks, and oils.
The whole esthetician argument that eye creams are somehow made with all smaller molecules is a load of crap and I want to know what schools teach that. There isn’t like smaller molecule shea butter you can buy lol. If you’re using a moisturizer that is free of fragrance and essential oils then it can be used up to the orbit (the bones that frame the socket) like an eye cream. The exception would be if you need a less irritating retinol or AHA for that area or hydroquinone like you said.
As someone who has dry skin (and most dry skin types also lack water not just oil) I get a lot out of regular sheet masking hydration wise. Hydrated skin heals faster and cells communicate better and the difference in my skin when I’m sheet masking regular is really amazing. But aside from that, no one time treatment can replace regular skincare. It’s interesting how when people have skin issues they look to masks but the truth is that it’s consistent use of daily skincare that will make real changes.
Oils... bleh. I’ve commented before but people forget that they’re just emollients. A good moisturizer will have not only emollients but occlusive and humectant ingredients too. They’re not necessary unless you’re really dry.
Julia hiya. Sure, happy to help. Just remember that while I can help you build a routine and provide some options, it’s also important to carefully curate your own routine based on what you know about your own skin and the skin issues you want to work on. We both may be dry (and dry skin often locks both oil and water) but you may be more sensitive or you may seal with hyper-pigmentation, etc. So really focus on not only hydration but what your goals are. I’m 26 so my goals are also preventing skin aging and I try and balance hydration with also not clogging my skin with overly emollient products.
Cleansing is the most important thing for someone who is dry. If you’re stripping and irritating your skin during cleansing then you’ll always be trying to compensate with products. Pre-cleanse at night when wearing sunscreen and makeup and use a low PH non-foaming cleanser at night. For exfoliation, AHAs are your friend especially lactic acid because you’re hydrating while you exfoliate. Ditch the scrubs unless it’s a wash cloth or konjac sponge with your cleanser. Layer hydrating water based products and seal in with a moisturizer. Always wear sunscreen. And if anti aging is important to you, start with a retinol and maybe a Vit C serum. I’m assuming you’re in the states so correct me if you’re not. Asian skincare is the way to go if you want affordable but effective. Also, don’t rush out and buy a million products. Introduce one product at a time and prioritize a good cleanser, hydrator, moisturizer, and sunscreen before the rest.
AM:
- Cerave Hydrating Cleanser, LRP Hydrating Cleanser, Glossier cleanser, Stratia Skin cleanser, or Cosrx Low PH First Cleansing Milk Gel would all work take your pick
- Dr Brenner C Serum or Ebanel C serum (Amazon)
- Cezanne High Moist Skin Conditioner, Hada Labo toners, or one of the Cos de Baha toners (Amazon)
- small amount of your PM moisturizer
- Canmake Mermaid UV Gel my favorite or the Nivea Sun Protect Water Gel SPF 50 if you live somewhere hot (Amazon/Ebay)
PM:
- Peach Slices Peach Pudding Makeup Remover (top pick $7.99 at CVS and online) or any cleansing oil or balm
- AM cleanser
- Isntree AHA Essence (my favorite, on YesStyle/Amazon/Ebay), Stratia Skin Mandelic Acid, or The Ordinary Lactic Acid
- hydrating toner from AM
- Isntree C Niacin Ampoule, IQ Natural Line Reducing Serum, or Bradcueticals Mesenchymal Stem Cell Serum (First is brightening/hydrating, second two are anti aging and hydrating)
- The Inkey List Retinol Serum (Sephora) or JJ Labs Retinol Serum (Amazon/Etsy)
- Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream, A’pieu Glycolic Acid Cream, and Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream are all great moisturizers
Asian skincare is all pretty much on YesStyle as well as well rated sellers on Amazon/Ebay. Cerave is on Amazon and most drugstores. Just pick from the options based on what you feel is best for your skin and budget as well as what’s more accessible, they’re all products I recommend and love.
Hope that helps.
Sheet masks that contain fragrance (even from plants) is irritating to the skin and can cause redness and eventually dermatitis, an allergic reaction. I suggest a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid. It prevents moisture from leaving the skin 👍
Julia I love the Cerave renewal Am and Pm moisturizers. The Am has SPF and the pm doesn’t. They have Niacinamide in them too which is great for acne prone skin and people with rosacea
Julia did you see my comment? I included several product recommendations based on the your original question
Margot Abihabib not sure why you’re commenting on sheet masks when I didn’t recommend them to her. My comment was a response to the video and Susan mentioned sheet masks so I responded to that. Sheet masks can and do increase hydration levels in the skin and can be helpful when used alongside a regular skincare routine like that one I suggested to her. I like Cerave and their moisturizers are great for sealing in moisture and preventing TEWL, I don’t personally find they contain adequate humectants to really draw water to the skin. The Skin Renewing Night Cream for example has a small amount of hyaluronic acid (not even sodium hyaluronate which is superior) and glycerin which for me personally isn’t adequate. Sheet masks aren’t a necessary step and can’t easily be replaced by a hydrating toner or serum alone for dry skin types but I find them to be a good addition to my routine and my skin heals faster from treatments like peels and CIT when I’m using them.
There are also countless sheet masks without fragrance. While I do personally avoid fragrance, there isn’t any real evidence on its damaging effect for the skin. Certain terpenes can be sensitizing for some people but not everyone. I don’t recommend it simply because it’s unnecessary and because I dislike that brands use it as a way to not name potentially problematic ingredients.
Love love love! I truly appreciate that you are not trying to promote or put down any products. Thank you for sharing your unbiased knowledge !
I agree with pretty much all of these - I think of skincare as my hobby, so most of it is fun and relaxing etc. I know perfectly well that most of the products I use are not "necessary," but they're fun! Definitely consider them as luxuries
Great video! I do have to use micellar water, because it's the only way I can take off eye makeup without irritating my eyes. I soak a cotton swab with the water and gently clean everything off of my eyelids. Then I just rinse it off with plain water. And then I use my cleanser. As a person with really sensitive skin, I would like to recommend La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Caring Wash. It doesn't foam at all, has no fragrance in it, and it makes your skin feel moisturized, rather than tight and squeaky. I am also gonna make my own moisturizer with shea and cocoa butter, grapeseed oil (my skin is oily) and glycerin. Probably gonna share the results.
I love your hair! It's so shiny. Could you please make a video on haircare routine?
Hi Susan. My professor (who happens to be a chemist) told us that you should never use a moisturizer packaged in a jar because once you open the jar, the exposure to oxygen ruins the antioxidants and other active ingredients. Do you also agree?
Hmmm...I'm curious if this is true or not
This! I'd like to know as well. I've stayed away from jar products because of this.
I thought that moisturizers need to be proven that they can be stored in a room temperature room and opened however they’re designed to open and still have the same efficacy until the expiration date otherwise they wouldn’t be able to go on market :0c
@@xfindingsquirt No. There's a reason why all these products have preservatives and are tested under diff temperature conditions.
Patricia Gonzalez it depends on the ingredients. Typically you won’t seek unstable antioxidants in a moisturizer anyway.
Micellar water is basically just water soap.That's just chemistry.
very nicely explained video I have dry/sensitive skin and I dont use toner everyday because it makes my skin way more dryer!! I do own toner, essence, eye cream I don't use it everyday only when I feel like. :) Its like I am not spending money buying all products... skinacre and makeup industry really makes you buy more products that you actually need. It took me couple of years to know my skin and now I'm investing my money in good skincare and makeup products.
i'm glad I watched this video, a lot of blogs, other videos and instagram pages make it seem like YOU need all these things and sometimes it makes me feel overwhelmed. I've also stopped using face masks because I felt like they would either irritated my skin or do nothing at all, but people act like it's a MUST for good skin.
An essence is truly a luxury product, I have two new bottles sitting at home and I don't know how to incorporate them into my routine. Susan is right you definitely don't need them.
Renzokuken An essence should be applied after your toner, before a serum and moisturizer. I usually pour a bit into my hands and then pat the essence onto my face. 😊
I sometimes used essence instead of toner..Essence or toner for me..I don't use both
@@KooCheePow My essence is from Missah. I was personally and physically in a Missah Shop in South Korea. Sales girl told me to use either an essence OR a toner. She also said it will be a waste of $$ if I were to use both.
Susan is right in this video. No one is disputing the benefits of Essences. But it is a good to have and not a MUST have.
Renzokuken a sales girl isn’t a skin expert. There’s also a difference between a First Essence (which does prep your skin like Susan mentioned) and a regular essence. You also say that you have two essences but that’s super vague and it’s impossible to say whether they’re unnecessary without knowing the ingredients and what skin issues you have.
After toner. Before any serums, eye creams, oils or moisturizers
I agree with you, the basics are a necessity, the rest is just nice to have. I enjoy using some of the products you mentioned. Do I NEED them? No.
is it ok to use micellar water to get off all your makeup and then do a cleanse. I kind of treat those two steps as my double cleanse
Same I use micelles water to remove my foundation and mascara
Yep
thats all i realy use to take off makeup and cleanse my skin anymore..and i think my skin is much less dry now
@@LaneyEye101 I only wash my face with a legit cleanser like once a week to be honest. I use micellar water to take off my makeup and then follow up with a hydrating toner which gets off any last traces, then I moisturize. It works for me!
I agree with you.I just use cleanser, exfoliant fluid zero peeling,serum, moisturizer/cream and spf..🙂 the well-known dermatologist here in my country, Philippines suggested thay we don't need too much products on our skin.What she has said about was the exactly the same in your content.I followed this and it works for me!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for clearing doubts out.
I use a creamy face wash in the morning followed by hydrator as my skin looks dehydrated and the oil/cream in moisturizer breaks me out. (I don't use spf as I stay outdoor for less than 5 mins).
After coming home from office, I clean/wash my skin with ubtan facewash, follow it with a vitamin c / retinol serum (each on alternate days) and then a night cream. I also arrange to make it seat nicely around my eye area so that eye creams are not needed. I end up using a lip balm before going to bed. This is my weekday skin care routine.
On Sundays/off days, I use a face, lip and body Scrub. Follow it up with good thick body cum hand cum leg cum feet lotion and I use face sheet mask. Because of this, I don't use any other products on the day cz I don't go out and leave the serumy face overnight to cleanse it in the morning.
For hair, I oil my hair overnight on Saturdays with onion hair oil and wash with vinegar shampoo next morning followed by spa cream.
This is my over all daily and weekly routine.
Please tell me if I'm doing correct.
I notice a lot of brands using the term “serum” for a product that is really a face oil. I think that is deceptive. Also, since body lotions are so much less expensive than those for the face, what about using a body product on the face? I think this video is well thought out.
Barb Robbins The skin on our face and neck is thinner than the skin on the rest of our body. Most body creams are too thick for our faces and could clog our pores more than a face cream. Some moisturizers are marketed for our body and face, though, and, in my experience, those are great for people like me with dry skin :D
I would just look at the ingredients more carefully before applying a body product to the face. Just because a product is too “thick” (occlusive) doesn’t mean it’ll break you out. But there are some ingredients (like fragrance for example) that the skin on your body may be fine with but could be a potential irritant to your face.
It depends on your skin type. I use the cerave body cream on my face and it does wonders, but I have dry skin. If you have oily skin on your face, I would stick to lighter lotion or gel formulations, like lotions instead of creams . But most is marketing. While the skin on your face is thinner, it does not need anything else than the skin on your body if you dont have problems such as melasma or acne
@@Krisdef totally that's why i loveeeeee cerave and vanicream because if you're not a chemist or a doctor you can rest assure that NONE of their products have any fragrance or essential oils or volatile extracts hence why they're safe on the face if you tolerate it
fusionpunk 13 and they’re super affordable!
I AGREE WITH THE EYE CREAM. Seriously i hv ppl around me telling why i don't use eye cream because they thought i'm a skincare freak. But if they look closely at my skincare collections, i only have the ones that i need. So great that i can show this video to those people!
The best thing you can do is go to a dermatologist. I used to think that my skin was dry, put a lot of products in it, and oily creams. I started having serious problems on it, so I went to a dermatologist. She told me that my skin is oily dehydrated! I was shocked. I couldn’t believe that my skin was oily. I started using what she told me and girl... My skin is flawless! 🤩✨ I use exactly what my skin needs. And I don’t use too much. But that’s the most important thing, to use what you really need.
With toner, I know a lot of people see witch hazel as not drying but it really is. When you put for instance that Thayer's witch hazel toner onto the skin, it always felt like it was evaporating so that's how you know it's drying. I experienced a few pimples with that toner because of the witch hazel. I also own pure witch hazel also so that's how I know it was specifically the witch hazel. So if you have combo or dry skin I would tread carefully.
I swear she can talk forever and I’ll never get bored !
Love this. Our mothers and grandmother's skin are beautiful without glopping on all these products. Cleanser/soap and moisturizer Spf. Done
Whenever I put my moisturizer around my eyes it burns like crazy so I use a eye cream that's just for moisture my under eyes and lids get really dry.
I'm 16,so can i use eye cream now?
@@anammaniar2571 yes you can.
How DARE you Susan Yara! I NEED all the things! 😂
Haha! Same.
Hahaha! I mean, I do too. I love skincare!
Susan Yara well, maybe not ALL! I’m looking at you Specialized creams, to include stretch mark and cellulite creams, i see you! i know your greedy scheme!
Side note: @Mathias4Makeup had an extremely spunky makeup artist “cohosting” one of his videos and she gave this tip for dry lips that i, at first, i said to myself “WHAT!? That’s just crazy,” until i tried it. Put Bioderma on a cotton pad and gently rub your lips with it. I don’t know how or why it works, but it basically does exfoliate them and sloughs off the dead skin and flakes and reduces the dryness. I had literally just bought Bioderma for the 1st time (i double cleanse every night, but wanted that “extra” for in the morning or after a heavier or particularly gnarly weather day) so, i tried it! It was there, i was there, and it actually helps a LOT! I just need to master the technique, or stop feeling naturally compelled to lick my lips after lol.
haha same!! i love having those extra products bc it makes me feel like im treating myself every night:) i look forward to my night time routine
😂😂
Hello!So I watch your videos for a while and I'm very happy.💖🤗 Originally I'm from Bulgaria,but I live in England since May this year .I use to not have any skin problems except for one pimple here and there.But now the situation is a little bit different.I didn't have any skin routine back then, but now I definitely need and I've decided that I should make one. In one of your videos you said that there are 5-6 steps?
1) Clence
2) Exfoliate
3) Treatment
*Retinol
4)Moisturize
6) Protection
And I've decided to buy some stuff from Boots.For example:
1) Garnier micellar cleaning water
2) Neutrogena refreshingly clear facial Wash 200ml
3) Neutrogena visibly clear spot stress control daily scrub 150ml
4)Avene hydrance intence serum 30ml
5)Cera Ve Moisturising Hyaluronic Acid Lotion 236ml
and the lip balm Burt's bees
and Eucerin AtoControl Face Care Cream 50ml
I couldn't find a retinol in the site and a I didn't choose any sun screen, because they didn't have an affordable one.
You've recommend some of the products ,but are they good like in combination?
And are they suitable for my skin in terms of....
I'm 20. My skin is on the dry side and is kind of sensitive.
Should I buy anything/something else?
Thank you!💖
You just confirm what my mom has been telling me my whole life.
I thank you and my mom very much.
Informative and sincere video.
Love
in all korean beauty skin care dominating, it's good to know this! thank you so much for sharing.
Disagree on eye cream. There was a time I stopped using eye cream when I ran out of it and just used only moisturizer for the entire face, including the eye area. However it caused stinging, itching and redness around my eyes- and only in that area. I switched to another moisturizer, it did not cause the same side effect but I noticed fine lines started appearing around my eyes and my eyebags were such a shame. I finally decided to go back to eye cream, applying it day and night, and things improved in just one week. The fine lines much less visible, puffiness gone and over time, the area around my eyes brightened too that I don't need to do umder eye concealer anymore.
I would also say that when I started doibg the full skin care regimen that includes the products you mentioned are not needed, my skin has never been better. I would compare my skin with those of friends of the same age who are only on the basic regimen and they ask me why I havent aged so much (like them now) since our college years. This video would have been ok if you mentioned the benefits of the nice to have products, which is to slow down skin aging and.improve skin texture.
Also not agreeing when you say that dermatologists are only there for treatment. My derma gives me advice on products I can use for my skin type, I rarely go to her for facial treatment or botox and the stuff you mentioned. The dermatologists studied their craft, RUclipsrs should be careful in making the impression that their audience should believe them instead of their doctors.
Can I ask what eye cream are you using ? I'm actually looking for a good one. 😊
Same question 🙋♀️
Arlene C. How old are you?
There are very good alternative to eye creams like almond oil and castor oil. These are natural, keeps eyes healthy and increases eyelashes growth too..bonus😉
Arlene C. Ikr, but for me is the toner and eye cream. Green tea toner by tony molly really did miracle to my skin which it made my blemishes fade away. So for me, she is wrong many ways
Also Face oil has helped my skin so much! I know it’s not essential but I love mine. And as for hand cream I have super dry hands so I use hand cream as often as I remember and it’s cheaper than a facial moisturiser
Yes yes yes! As a dermal therapist I agree 100% with each of these
I've had a gentle chemical exfoliator but have never used it often before a week ago. I've started using it on a regular basis and man, my skin looks so good. And I don't feel the need to use face masks anymore which is saving me money!
I have a super smooth and bright glass skin and here's my skincare routine:
-Micellar water (to remove make-up and dirt)
-Cleanser (foaming cleanser with green tea)
-Hydrating cleanser (CeraVe)
-Toner (DIY Rice water toner)
-Vitamin C serum (day time)
-Retinol 1% serum (Night time)
-Niacinamide 10% serum (Night time)
-Aloe vera soothing gel (day and night)
-Moisturizer (PUREFORET Multi lotion with centella asiatica *it's facial lotion) *Day and Night.
-SPF50++++ Broad Spectrum (Biore aqua essence)
-Sleeping gel mask (Laneige water sleeping mask [Night time])
How do you make ur DIY rice toner
Please share your rice toner recipe.
I've recently removed all acids from my routine to focus on "anti-inflammatory" and my skin is so much better!! To each their own I guess. Your skin gets thinner and thinner with constant chemical exfoliation and it makes your skin very vulnerable and it loses its ability to self-heal and regenerate. It feels good with constant chemical exfoliation coz you feel like your skin is always "new". Lol used to be a fan so absolutely know how that feels. Agree with everything in Susan's list except for masking. A good clay mask and a good hydrating sheet mask twice a week has improved my skin so they work for me!
What types of acid were you using before?
@@juanitaroriguez3014 I was a fan of aha/bha like glycolic, retinol. My fave was the Drunk Elephant Sukari Babyfacial lol... It eventually made my skin very sensitive to the sun no matter how much sunscreen I put and was giving me some sun spots. Skin texture amazing no doubt.
Why are you taking a stab at my heart? You know I live for all of these products!
Micellar Water saved my Skin! I tend to have „Akne“ and i started to cleanse my skin ONLY with Micellar Water since one year now. I love it and will never change the way I cleanse my skin every morning and evening 😍
This vid is really informative. I love it. 2 years ago, I used to do a 10step skincare and mygosh! my skin got even worse. My confidence became low.
Now, i truly believe that "less is more". 🙂
As an esthetician I agree with her 100% about everything she said here!
Yes same here
Except for the magic of serums like she claims. The reality is, in a scientific settings, serums are not that effective upon topical application and most have extracts and irritating ingredients with no scientific backing what so ever. A retinol serum? Sure, but a retinol moisturizer will work the same. It's all just wording. Serums dont penetrate any better than a properly formulated face cream. It's funny those who claims serums have changed their skin drastically get like 50000 cosmetic procedures then act like it was their skin care that did it . Healthy skin does not need nuts and berries rubbed on its surface to continue being healthy. The only ingredients with scientific backing are niacinimide, cholesterol, ceramides, AHA, BHA, retinol, and very few others. These can be in a serum or moisturizer and will work the same. Hate to say this guys but estheticians are not scientists nor dermatologists so please be well informed before taking advice from one
fusionpunk 13 I would disagree somewhat. I mean a serum is just a product category just like a moisturizer. You can’t really make a broad claim about whether a serum or moisturizer is effective, it will always come down to the specific ingredients that they contain and whether you’re using the correct ingredients for the issues you want to address. I think that’s why Susan emphasized treatment serums.
I like PH dependent actives to be water based so that I can use them first before any other skincare on clean, bare skin. I also find that dry skin types often lack water not just oil and using a water based product that has humectants and other actives provides some additional hydration for my moisturizer to seal in. You don’t have to do this but this is what works the best for me personally and many others and there’s certainly no harm in it. If a routine works for someone then they’re more likely to continue doing it and it’s all about consistency as far as results over time. Some people are perfectly content with a moisturizer but I find that in general, moisturizers often don’t contain high enough concentrations of proven ingredients. I’ve had an easier time finding 1% retinol serums (I alternate between prescription tretinoin and OTC retinol because with tretinoin alone I always end up missing my AHA) for example and same goes for certain antioxidants like resveratrol. Also, if I have more one skin issue that I want to address than layering can often be the way to go. In all honesty as someone with dry skin, the main function of my moisturizer is to prevent TEWL and alleviate my dryness anyway. And that’s a perfect place for niacinamide, ceramides, and cholesterol.
Then I have my AHA and retinoids for anti aging and those have to be separate products of course especially since OTC retinol does best at a more neutral leaning PH while AHAs need to be formulated near their pKa ideally for exfoliation. I also deal with some hyper-pigmentation leftover from hormonal breakouts that my retinol and AHA don’t fully address and honestly I think the appearance of my skin looks best when I’m using a good brightening product so I usually use something with ingredients to inhibit tyrosinase like arbutin, tranxdmic acid, kojic acid, Vit C, etc. I’m a fan of arbutin myself and personally avoid hydroquinone since I just don’t have severe enough hyper-pigmentation to need a product that will end up damaging melanosomes and melanocytes. This is a personal example of course and purely anecdotal but I’m more using it to illustrate my point.
It can just be easier to layer in order to utilize products that have effective concentrations of proven ingredients. And it’s easier to layer a couple water based products than layering moisturizer. I think it’s important to recognize too that while we should all approach skincare from a perspective that grounded in science and we should always go back to what’s proven, it’s important to remember that we’re also still learning a lot about skincare. Vitamin C and peptides for example. Are they proven and established research wise? No. But there’s a lot of promising early research out there. And because everyone is so different, if someone loves their Vitamin C serum and sees a difference then I’m all for it. As long as it’s not harmful.
I think we agree more than we disagree though.
@@skinsciencebymira I didnt do the best at explaining exactly what I meant by hating serums. Of course, humectants are an absolute must pretty much for all skin types because trans epidermal water loss is an issue especially in the summer in dry climates. I prefer to use an all in one moisturizer that already has a humectant, an emollient, and an occlusive in it so I'm not bothered by an extra step since a humectant must be sealed by an occlusive or else it can have I'll effects. The problem with serums are the ambiguity in the marketing. I'm not referring to the basic humectant or even BHA, AHA, or retinol serums. My problem is the idea that a serum somehow penetrates deeper than a moisturizer and other products. That's just not true. A retinol in a serum has the same efficacy as retinol in a moisturizer as long as it is formulated properly . Serums are largely marketed so you buy multiple products because many of them, not all, are filled with a bunch of extracts that have no real relationships to skin health. I mean some of the things Susan has shown to use in the past just dont make sense to me as far as the ingredients go. 50000 algae extract, for example, dont do anything for the skin aside from acting as a humectant, which plain old inexpensive hyaluronic acid will do as well. For instance, I do use one expensive product from drunk elephant that has peptides that are wonderful humectants, but the truth is, my cerave pm moisturizer with niacinimide and ceramides and hyaluronic acid does so much more for my skin and that is why I will no longer purchase the drubk elephant since discovering the cerave one. The point is, while serums may often contain fancy ingredients that are expensive, there is no research backing their efficacy in topical applications. But yes, I agree with everything you said
@@kusumsharma7858 you are not dumb, that is a valid question. My point was it's not that if it's in a serum it wont work. The problem is that serum is used to market ingredients that dont have research backing them. However, something like hyaluronic acid or other active ingredients that are proven to work will of course be effective in both. However hyperpigmentation is treated based on what type it is. If its melasma, for example, hydroquinone is good but that is something you need to do with your dermatologist because it has to be controlled. If its overall brightness, niacinimide is a great ingredient . Hyaluronic acid is great for hydration but it wont do anything for pigmentation. It's simply a humectant. Also, make sure you put a moisturizer on top of hyaluronic acid because humectants need to be sealed in with occlusive. Let me know if there's anything you didnt understand and I'll be happy to explain. But the short answer is, no, hyaluronic acid will not help with pigmentation
I agree with everything you said EXCEPT! the facial oil part. Lol. I started using facial oil everyday with a moisturizer and it helped healed my acne scars. Not just any facial oils but the ones that help heal the skin has really helped me. It also helps my skin stay supple.... I love your videos btw!
Jade Thomas I love a face oil and shea butter.
I learned so much from you. ❤️
My current skincare is :
Gel type cleanser
Toner (with Aha, bha, tea tree oil and niacinamide)
Moisturizer
SPF
Vitamin C and A serums ❤️
WHAT IS YOUR TONER?
Totally agree with you... I’ve used all/full step skincare. After 5 years, I slowly reduce and get rid of all these product you mention.
Also agree with the list of what we need. My serum is vitamin A,B,C, using when I feel my skin needs them, not daily.