Jen, a little tip for cleansing oils that don't work out as skincare is to use them to clean your makeup brushes. They remove makeup so easy and cleans the bristles really fast.
Also, do you think the Cetaphil serum with the beads can be repurposed to try on your neck to see if it also tightens like it did on your face? If that works, that would be a good hack for helping neck lines/wrinkles, and crepey skin. I've just started using retin-A on my neck area so can't report yet if it helps.
I love how you talk about the items. Most declutters I see are just, keeping this, getting rid of this types. Yours are mini reviews. TY for taking the time to do that. It is SOOOO helpful. ❤
I've noticed that too. It's nice to hear what the products are supposed to do and how if not it worked for her. She's great at explaining everything. It helps to make better choices for ourselves.
Yes, I love these kind of video. I bought the Cosrx and Klairs toners after I watched this video and I'm so glad. My skin has become dry over time so I'm searching for products. I also bought the Eucerin Q10 ........Love love love it....Thanks Jen😊
I saw your vanity and nearly cried! Mine looks almost the same full with bottles, tubes and jars and spares of everything in cupboards 😅 The only difference, I'm not a beauty blogger😂 I'm a regular 54 yr old trying to take care of my skin but clearly I'm easily influenced. I've made 2024 a no buy year! Thanks for sharing a comprehensive video ❤
I placed my first iHerb order for several of the fascinating K-beauty products Jen recommended. One hour after I ordered it was shipped and two days later it arrived at my door. What amazing service!
I use tretonoin at night and use my Vitamin C during the day. Vitamin C may help boost the effect of sunscreen and because it's an antioxidant it helps decrease sun damage.
@@anncollard1742 I know you are asking Jen, but this is one of my favorite categories! On the high end I love the Grande Plumping Lip Mask. My affordable favorite right now is the elf Holy Hydration Lip Mask. Do you have favorites?
Go Jen Go! Long ago, I limited myself to just three of each category, to be sorted down to just two. I've been pretty good about it so far, but seasonal changes can eliminate all my resolve. It doesn't matter this time around - No Buy July is truly one of your best ideas! Thanks for the video!
I do my makeup standing up in my large closet and just spent 3 days organizing and decluttering too. It's very satisfying and makes it so much more enjoyable getting ready for the day and for bed
Wow Jen this was another amazing video, you got me hooked on IHerb with K-Beauty products plus now you have a discount code, wahoo. I just ordered 2 jars of that City Beauty Firming cream, I had finished my first jar and was waiting for a sale. Yesterday I got an email for 40% off the entire site so I bought 2 jars👏 I saved this video so I could come back and write down the products I don’t have so I can try them on my dry skin. Loved loved how you described everything you showed and why you loved the ones you kept.❤
Oooo it’s a long one. 🤩Hunkering down with a Baileys & coffee for this one. ☕️ What a great way to unwind. Thanks Jen. Tatcha is my ride or die moisturizer. It’s pricey, but a jar lasts me forever. I just can’t quit it 😂..nothing compares.
The Pyunkang Yul essence toner is the most hydrating product I've ever owned! I think you'd love it when you're ready for a new toner. When I travel i use the Pyunkang Yul deep pore cleanser foaming cleanser, their essence toner, and just good 'ol cetaphil moisturizing lotion, and my skin feels amazing.
I bought the Haruharu Wonder cleansing gel bc of you and now it’s my holy grail. I’ve gone through 2 of them so far. We’re the same age and my sensitive skin loves it.❤
I have been using Tretinoin nightly for over 7 years, and I do exfoliant on occasion. For reference, I have Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, dry and sensitive skin. I prefer to use an exfoliating toner like Medik8 Press and Glow. It's very gentle and the ingredients are fantastic. Many people on Tretinoin find exfoliating unnecessary, as Tretinoin causes cell turnover. A PHA cleanser or toner can be used if you're looking for a little something extra and your skin doesn't mind it. I wouldn't recommend any exfoliating agents until you're through the retinization period. For most people, that's about 3 months. If you are acne prone, the retinization period can be longer. 😊
I'm late to the Tretinoin , as I've been on it for a year, the middle strength 0.05, & my face still gets peeling & flaking. I always had normal but now as I've gotten older, way drier. I know it causes cell turn over which is good so I'm just dealing with it.But will my skin (around my mouth especially) ever get "used " to it? Thinking maybe I should "sandwich" method but I want the most from it & want that tret the 1st thing on my skin. I even put it under & around my eyes for crows feet & fine lines & hope thats okay?
@onlytruth247 I understand wanting to get the best results, but at the same time, if you push your skin too much you could ruin your moisture barrier. You could try going down to .025 to see if you tolerate that better. If you can use that at least 5/6 nights a week without any irritation, try adding .05 a few nights a week, and increase the usage. Like you said, you could also use the sandwich method with a light moisturizer as a buffer. Adding a couple drops of an oil to a moisturizer after Tret can also help with dryness. Using a petroleum based product like CeraVe Healing Ointment around the dry spots prior to applying Tret can help prevent further irritation. Using hydrating products like a toner, serum, or essence in your morning routine can really help with repairing the moisture barrier and preventing further damage. If you can handle Tret around your eyes without irritation, then there's no reason you should stop. I've been doing it for years, and it's a game changer. As far as the mouth area, a lot of people experience drying and peeling there. You could try buffering just that area and see if that helps. I hope this helps ☺️
I use to get the peeling on my chin area all the time even after a couple of years on it. I started putting a drop of CBD oil only on my chin area then put on my tretinion, it stopped peeling after a few months. I don’t get it hardly ever anymore. I’ve been on the 0.05% for over 8 years.
Oh wow!!! Look at all those products!!! Definitely time for a clear-out!!😂😂 I'm glad I have found some good skincare products, every so often, I hear of something 'wonderful' or something on sale that sounds fantastic, but most often, I end up going back to my favourites and Olay products are great, I've seen them recommended by dermatologists, the one with retinol at night and with collagen for day... a good cleanser, a vit C for dark spots and a once a week exfoliator. 😊👌👍
I have combo mature skin and I still focus on hydration. I have the Haru haru toner, the Cosrx cream mist, and the Cosrx peptide serum as well. Love them all. Recently bought the Cosrx retinal cream, and no issues yet. I also love the Peach and Lily Dew Essence.
During the winter I sometimes spray the Cosrx ceramide spray on my face throughout the day to keep it hydrated. It surprisingly doesn’t disrupt my makeup-it actually seems to refresh it!
Jen if you haven’t gotten rid of the Double Serum yet, I used it on my chest because of my sun damage from being a swimmer and it actually worked wonders in that area! I know I’m super late to this party but if you use it on your beck, chest, and even shoulders, it’s beautiful on those areas!
I had the same experience with the Cerave moisturizing cream as you did with the Laneige. I feel like past a certain viscosity, the creams don’t have enough water to spread so they sit on the skin and don’t hydrate well. And I don’t want to rub my face so hard to force it in. I’m using the City Beauty cream, but often my skin burns and turns red - maybe the fragrance. Your before/after looked amazing. Very inspiring.
Yes!! That must be it...they're so thick that they just don't spread or hold much water. I'm sorry the City Beauty is irritating you...it could be the fragrance!!
i love Numbuzin products ! their sunscreen (one with a green tint) is awesome. i love K beauty skincare. i’m in the market for a firming neck cream. glad you have extra room after the declutter!
Such a lovely interesting video, I love the depth of information, I’m getting into skincare and I want to add more to my routine so the reviews are very helpful, thank you 😊❤
Your declutters are the BEST! So soothing to watch and full of mini reviews. Thanks for all you do! ❤ Also curious if you’ve tried the Tatcha Indigo cream or the Pyunkang Yul Intensive repair cream?
What a great declutter . Love the way you separated & explained everything. I got some great recs & thanks for mentioning iherb (never heard of ) bc I stopped trusting Amazon for years now. What a collection. I tend to hold on to everything & this inspired me to declutter. Thanks Jen♡
Good job with the decluttering, Jen! I will bet that is a big relief for you...and hubby. I am impressed with all the links you provided for the products. Thanks for all the hard work. Good to know what has worked for you and what hasn't. thanks for sharing.
I’ve used tretinoin for several years now. Especially during the first year, I found my skin needed help exfoliating all of the cell turnover. I saw a RUclips video (Pampered Wolf) demonstrating how to use cleansing oil to use as a gentle massage for exfoliation. I do that for 5 minutes or so when my skin feels like it needs it, usually every 7-10 days. It’s soothing and gentle and works like a charm. I use a thin layer of Hada Labo to start with and add more if I need more slip.
I love your nails. I use cleanser I don't like for my face on my hands. I'm so picky and sensitive. I love the la roshe posay gentle foaming cleansing oil. I bought that after watching your review. I'm using the cerave right now, but as soon as I'm done, I'm buying the la roshe posay. I also use the cleansers to clean my brushes.
I’ve been using Tret for over 20 years, and I still use an exfoliating product twice a week. I rotate between the Dr Gross peel pads (Hg product!), Sunday Riley Good Genes, Paula’s Choice Mandelic + Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant (it’s a newer item), or Peach & Lily Power Cocktail. I usually use Tret four nights per week, exfoliate 1-2 nights per week, and do tons of moisturizing products (usually a sheet mask and cream mask, plus all of my essences) one night a week. My skin loves this schedule, so I stick with it. 😅
@@mistytells someone told me that term a while back, and I was like “I was wayyyyyyyyy ahead of the curve on this one (for once!), because I’ve been doing it for decades!” 😎💃😂
@@JenPhelps be sure to ease your way into the Tretinoin, to make sure you don’t have too much dryness. Just start with a night or two per week, then go up from there. And Tretinoin can migrate, so avoid the crease around your nose, the corners of your mouth, and your eye area. You probably already know all of that, but I like to tell people, just in case! 😉 Hope it all works well for you! 💓
Great video Jen..goes along with “no buy July”..taking stock of what we have and enjoying products we really want to use. Skincare, make up, hair stuff🌸You’ve inspired me to do the same. I have some skincare back in the cabinet that probably needs to be tossed because I always seem to use my favorites, which is all I need. Thanks for always providing wonderful content.👍👱🏼♀️
I love the Cosrx ceramide cream mist(and the cream to match) and the 6 peptide essence., love! I also use the Torriden solid in ceramide essence /serum. It's ceramides, cholesterol etc are high up in the ingredients list and full of everything you need for hydrated skin. But I've recently started using the Man.yo panthetoin essence toner. It's incredible. It's quite thick in the bottle, it has that super hydrator ectoin ingredient and panthenol etc too. They also have a balm cream too. So for dry skin, it's been incredible. I layer them all at night and my skin is still hydrated throughout the next day. The Man.yo panthetion is definitely worth it if you have dry or dehydrated skin, as well as the Torriden solid in ceramide essence line. I love skincare and love watching skincare videos. It's always good to see what others are using and what they think about them. I've had some great recs from the few people I watch. I only watch you and Alice in the rabbit hole. And sometimes James Welsh. 💚
I’ve said this before….i really appreciate you going over each product. Some products that you declutterred would look great for me. I have combo skin and live in a humid/hot climate. Some of my facial products that I didn’t love for my face…I’ll use on my body to use it up or offer it to my daughter.
🎉 Guess that's why my mom and dad had separate bathrooms😉👍. They had a long marriage, large estate, happiness; but their own separate bathrooms,🤣. * For the best hydration, try Maelove's peptide(s) solution; 💯 Terrific skin hydration.
I've been waiting on this!!!! You've taught this almost 70 year old so much. I feel like I have same skin as you ( just older👵) BUT is your sunscreen after all these morning products? Thank u Jen. I'll be ordering some of these through your links of course. I'm actually about to head to the beach Monday so jumping on some of the moisturizing things b4 I go;)
Whenever I have a skincare product that didn’t work out for my face, I just use it on my body. I can’t bring myself to just throw it out and it gives the illusion that I didn’t waste my money.
If I have a product that doesn't work out for my face - especially if it is too heavy for my combo oily skin - I always use it on my feet which makes them happy! 😆
I loved this!!! Hearing your reviews, since I have dry skin too, helps a lot when I am considering future buys!! I saw several I am very interested in trying when I run out of something. Thanks Jen!!💜
I do use a physical exfoliator when I’m using tretinoin (or any similar product). Tretinoin increases cell turnover so it seems like it helps to couple it with a product that brushes away those dead skin cells. My skin looks worse instead of better if I don’t use both. If you do too much manual exfoliation while using tretinoin, you could overprocess your skin (which I have done and it hurts!) Everyone’s skin is a little different, but I can use a manual exfoliating product 1-2 times a week.
🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 me too girl soooooooooooo many samples from Ulta!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I had to organize too … I love toners too!!!!! The new ILIA one is heavenly to me under my Haruharu wonder sunscreen chefs kiss!!!!! RNW Essence is a favorite CosRX 6 peptide booster Numbuzin #5 is my vitamin c in the morning with the serum too
Hi Jen! I’m catching up on this video but I wanted to recommend a toner for you! The Beekman 1802 Milk Shake toner spray. I’m not a huge toner gal but I LOVE this one. Elle Leary on RUclips (she’s not posting as much anymore) but she used to layer like 6-7 essences, and she’s an esthetician! I’ve always been told to put your products on top of your toner/essence while your skin is still damp. Once they’ve soaked in, apply one light layer and then start applying the next product. Think of a dry sponge as opposed to a damp sponge trying to soak up product, so your skin will soak up more when it’s damp! Great tip on your video! If you try the Beekman toner, let us know! ❤
Whoops - I should have waited one more minute for you to mention the travel size Beekman lol. I didn’t recognize the mini bottle so that’s why I mentioned it. I guess no harm in a few extra comments for the algorithm lol.
Great video! I use tretinoin, and since starting I don’t use exfoliating products much. Occasionally a chemical exfoliant, maybe once or twice a week. Rarely I will use a physical exfoliant. I’ve read the same, that it’s not really necessary with tret. I most use decalt a few times a week and that’s it. When I was adjusting to my new strength, I put it on over moisturizer, then put another layer of moisturizer. That was what I needed to keep my skin from peeling. Now I use it before my moisturizer.
I always enjoy these videos from you! There is always something new for me to try. Love the LP face cleanser! Going to try a couple of the toners you are so fond of. Thank you for this fantastic review 💕💕.
Whoa you don't double cleanse at night?!! Your skin looks amazing so that really shocks me!!!! Presently testinng the Innbeauty elastic serum and loving! I can't get behind anything D'alba or Naturium though. They just don't work for me.
Very helpful video 💯 thnx so much Jen! I love the mini reviews, I take notes of what products might be best for my skin (and my budget)... take care! hugzzz 💜
I do use a gentle exfoliate once or twice a week even though I’m using Retin-A. I get dry skin flakes around the corners of my mouth and that really helps to get rid of them.
Just an FYI - Tretinoin can migrate a couple of millimeters, so be sure to avoid the corners of mouth, the crease around your nose, and around your eyes. My derm told me this many years ago, and it really helped me avoid issues in those areas. Hope that helps. 😉
I also try a bunch of different skincare, and I usually end up going back to my favorites. I was just telling myself that I need to go through all of my skincare products and figure out what I still want to try out and either give away the rest or get rid of it. Hopefully this video will help me get in the mood to do it sooner rather than later.
Not to encourage your skincare purchases but you should try the brand Prequel. It’s developed by a dermatologist and it has a small variety of awesome products. They have a new hydration serum that reminds me of the Cosrx snail mucin.
Fun video! Thank you. I love the Tacha Dewy Skin Cream and the LaRoche Posey cleansing oil too. For a toner I use the original Dickenson's witch hazel (i know....I'm a barbarian 😂). Like someone else mentioned, if a product doesn't workout for my face I'll use it on my body.
Ooooh i love that witch hazel! I dont put it ALL over my face but i use it all the time to clean over blemishes, use it in my underarms and also on my behind 😅
Jen -- great video with such good info on the products. I am in exactly the same boat and you're inspiring me to declutter and cut way down. But here is my question: Whyyy am I such a baby that I can't make myself try the snail mucin serum?? Everyone loves it! I still can't make myself get past the ick factor😅
It really feels good! But I'm a science person, so it never icked me. I got the sample pack at Penney's, and the serum was hands down my favorite thing.
I use timeless, vitamin C in the mornings and tretinoin in the evenings.… Seems to work. And right now you’re on a very very low dose of tretinoin so it shouldn’t be a problem.
I use a brand called Saturday Skin. I’m pretty sure it’s a K beauty brand. All of their products have a 7 peptide combo. I really like their eye cream and their facial exfoliating product. They use Yuzu lemon in some of their products. I’ve never seen anyone mention this brand. Loved this video! Thanks
I love that rotating organizer ! Is that an Amazon product ? Great job of declutterring ! I’m sure your family and friends really enjoy the things you give to them !!
I’ve been on tret for about 4 years and I only really use an exfoliating toner when I notice clogged pores, or more texture than normal, which is probably once a month, whereas before I started tret I used one almost everyday
After hitting my thirties and now months away from 40, I ALWAYS wash my face in the morning, too. It feels better, but also gets all the dust mites out (I know, gross to think about but they’re real!)
I started doungvthd layering of my toner after u suggested it and boy has it made a difference!! I also have dry skin so I needed this suggestion! Lol! 🙌
I love that you explain the good and the bad. And wow. That’s a whole lot of goodies. I couldn’t Imagine having all that. It’s well deserved tho. Thank you for being amazing kind and truthful. It’s funny, I have never had a routine for skincare. Never and still don’t. I don’t even know what does what and what do you even need and for why I use what I get from Boxy charm. I love the cosrx serum, and the Tatcha. I will always use those. I’m on the hunt for sun spots on hands arms
Skincare products usually have a shorter shelf life and it's better to not open another until one single product is used off. Also I bought the Pixi toner once before, and I don't feel like it's a sensitive skin safe product, fortunately I didn't have any problem with it and I finished it. Then I don't repurchase it again.
Oh this was just so fun. Thanks for doing this. I just bought a sample size of the snail mucin today. I also am going to try naturiums vitC & niacinamide. Have you ever tried those? I'm so very grateful you're here !
Hi Jen so in answer to your Tretinoin and using other forms of exfoliating serums etc, I would taking into consideration your skin type; if that being its dry, oily, combo, sensitive etc will effect the answer. As a general rule of thumb I would say until you have gone through any potential Tretinoin uglies I would avoid BHAs AHAs and PHAs as you may experience symptoms of over exfoliation like more breakouts dryer/flaky skin, redness and stinging. I've been using Tretinoin for 3.5 years now I started on a really low dosage like yourself and word of warning I do feel like these lower percentages whilst its great they there for beginners I do think they can drag the process of retin-isation. I thought I was getting somewhere until I tried the standard dosage of 0.025% which I used for 2 years. about a year ago I increased to 0.05% and I cannot get over how much of a difference its made. The results you are wanting to see will also take much longer tretinoin isn't a race because ofc it's a marathon. I'd also be careful of the Azelaic acid in the formulation they have given you, whilst 5% is very low, its mechanism of action is exfoliation so again you may think wait tretinoin is far too irritating but in fact it might be your skin just needs pure tretinoin for a while before you can incorporate other things in. Building tolerance is key. the unwanted side effects may come as a result if you do use the other products in conjunction. I haven't used AHAs since I started tret but have managed to incorporate 15% azelaic acid everyday, 5% benzoyl peroxide and a sulphur cleanser, Only recently have been able to re-include BHA but only at 1% and even then sometimes it can come out that my barrier is a little impaired I'd suggest at least for the first 3-6 months allow your skin to adapt and see if you like using Tretinoin. I would say if you can get onto the standard prescription strengths then do, if your skin is clog prone avoid the creams as they tend to include Isopropyl myristate. In terms of Vitamin C and Tretinoin, again you may find that due to increased sensitisation from the tret, the vitamin C may tingle, personally I never kept up with a vitamin c but I always found that it was better to use the vitamin c in the morning and another form of anti oxidant at night.
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Jen, a little tip for cleansing oils that don't work out as skincare is to use them to clean your makeup brushes. They remove makeup so easy and cleans the bristles really fast.
Also, do you think the Cetaphil serum with the beads can be repurposed to try on your neck to see if it also tightens like it did on your face? If that works, that would be a good hack for helping neck lines/wrinkles, and crepey skin. I've just started using retin-A on my neck area so can't report yet if it helps.
I love how you talk about the items. Most declutters I see are just, keeping this, getting rid of this types. Yours are mini reviews. TY for taking the time to do that. It is SOOOO helpful. ❤
@@deann3621 agree!
I've noticed that too. It's nice to hear what the products are supposed to do and how if not it worked for her. She's great at explaining everything. It helps to make better choices for ourselves.
Yes, I love these kind of video. I bought the Cosrx and Klairs toners after I watched this video and I'm so glad. My skin has become dry over time so I'm searching for products. I also bought the Eucerin Q10 ........Love love love it....Thanks Jen😊
Thank you for showing your bathroom counter and keeping it real. I love skincare too
Can’t lie, I leave stuff out so I’ll remember to use it and sometimes my bathroom looks busy too 😅
I saw your vanity and nearly cried! Mine looks almost the same full with bottles, tubes and jars and spares of everything in cupboards 😅 The only difference, I'm not a beauty blogger😂 I'm a regular 54 yr old trying to take care of my skin but clearly I'm easily influenced. I've made 2024 a no buy year! Thanks for sharing a comprehensive video ❤
I placed my first iHerb order for several of the fascinating K-beauty products Jen recommended. One hour after I ordered it was shipped and two days later it arrived at my door. What amazing service!
Yes!! That's why I love them! 🥰
Skincare declutters are rare from the creators I watch. & I definitely trust your opinions & overall thoughts. Thanks
I use tretonoin at night and use my Vitamin C during the day. Vitamin C may help boost the effect of sunscreen and because it's an antioxidant it helps decrease sun damage.
Just make sure to moisturize that's a lot of acid
I am loving your latest video - less consumption, minimalist 👌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Your voice is just the ticket after a long day. Awesome content as always!
@@stephanietruax948 we all feel like she is our true friend.
I was surprised that you don't have any dedicated lip treatments. I'm really loving ''no buy july'' great content!
I would love to see a video with Jen’s favorite lip treatments!
I do but didn't include them with my skincare. They live on my nightstand. 🥰
Which lip treatment do you like best (from one dry wrinkly lip girl to another 💋
@@anncollard1742 I know you are asking Jen, but this is one of my favorite categories! On the high end I love the Grande Plumping Lip Mask. My affordable favorite right now is the elf Holy Hydration Lip Mask. Do you have favorites?
@lisabailes1065 yaay I have an elf order coming today and I threw that in last minute. I tried laniege but don't get the hype🤔
A dermatologist I follow said the la roche posay oil cleanser is great to use to wash sunscreen off at the end of the day…especially on kiddos!
I've been looking for something to remove body sunscreen residue after a swim. 👀 this giant bottle sounds perfect
I love the way you separate out the items and then go through them
You did a great job of organizing your vanity, Jen. Looks amazing!❤
Love that you talk about the products! 🙌🏽
Go Jen Go! Long ago, I limited myself to just three of each category, to be sorted down to just two. I've been pretty good about it so far, but seasonal changes can eliminate all my resolve. It doesn't matter this time around - No Buy July is truly one of your best ideas! Thanks for the video!
I do my makeup standing up in my large closet and just spent 3 days organizing and decluttering too. It's very satisfying and makes it so much more enjoyable getting ready for the day and for bed
Yes! It sure does! 🥰❤️
I was searching for a good declutter to watch when I got the notification 😊. Perfect timing.
I’ve been using the CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil as my daily cleanser - I actually find I like it even better than the Laroche-Posay.
I was wondering how that one compared! Maybe I'll try that one next!
Wow Jen this was another amazing video, you got me hooked on IHerb with K-Beauty products plus now you have a discount code, wahoo. I just ordered 2 jars of that City Beauty Firming cream, I had finished my first jar and was waiting for a sale. Yesterday I got an email for 40% off the entire site so I bought 2 jars👏 I saved this video so I could come back and write down the products I don’t have so I can try them on my dry skin. Loved loved how you described everything you showed and why you loved the ones you kept.❤
Oooo it’s a long one. 🤩Hunkering down with a Baileys & coffee for this one. ☕️ What a great way to unwind. Thanks Jen. Tatcha is my ride or die moisturizer. It’s pricey, but a jar lasts me forever. I just can’t quit it 😂..nothing compares.
I feel the same way!!
I love it too and a little goes a long way!
I got the big size for my birthday and I don't regret it one second!
@@JenPhelpsme too
The Pyunkang Yul essence toner is the most hydrating product I've ever owned! I think you'd love it when you're ready for a new toner.
When I travel i use the Pyunkang Yul deep pore cleanser foaming cleanser, their essence toner, and just good 'ol cetaphil moisturizing lotion, and my skin feels amazing.
I bought the Haruharu Wonder cleansing gel bc of you and now it’s my holy grail. I’ve gone through 2 of them so far. We’re the same age and my sensitive skin loves it.❤
I have been using Tretinoin nightly for over 7 years, and I do exfoliant on occasion. For reference, I have Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, dry and sensitive skin.
I prefer to use an exfoliating toner like Medik8 Press and Glow. It's very gentle and the ingredients are fantastic.
Many people on Tretinoin find exfoliating unnecessary, as Tretinoin causes cell turnover.
A PHA cleanser or toner can be used if you're looking for a little something extra and your skin doesn't mind it. I wouldn't recommend any exfoliating agents until you're through the retinization period. For most people, that's about 3 months. If you are acne prone, the retinization period can be longer. 😊
I'm late to the Tretinoin , as I've been on it for a year, the middle strength 0.05, & my face still gets peeling & flaking. I always had normal but now as I've gotten older, way drier. I know it causes cell turn over which is good so I'm just dealing with it.But will my skin (around my mouth especially) ever get "used " to it? Thinking maybe I should "sandwich" method but I want the most from it & want that tret the 1st thing on my skin. I even put it under & around my eyes for crows feet & fine lines & hope thats okay?
@onlytruth247 I understand wanting to get the best results, but at the same time, if you push your skin too much you could ruin your moisture barrier.
You could try going down to .025 to see if you tolerate that better. If you can use that at least 5/6 nights a week without any irritation, try adding .05 a few nights a week, and increase the usage.
Like you said, you could also use the sandwich method with a light moisturizer as a buffer. Adding a couple drops of an oil to a moisturizer after Tret can also help with dryness.
Using a petroleum based product like CeraVe Healing Ointment around the dry spots prior to applying Tret can help prevent further irritation.
Using hydrating products like a toner, serum, or essence in your morning routine can really help with repairing the moisture barrier and preventing further damage.
If you can handle Tret around your eyes without irritation, then there's no reason you should stop. I've been doing it for years, and it's a game changer.
As far as the mouth area, a lot of people experience drying and peeling there. You could try buffering just that area and see if that helps.
I hope this helps ☺️
I use to get the peeling on my chin area all the time even after a couple of years on it. I started putting a drop of CBD oil only on my chin area then put on my tretinion, it stopped peeling after a few months. I don’t get it hardly ever anymore. I’ve been on the 0.05% for over 8 years.
I have never gone through the "retinization" period! Even when I combine acids with retinoic acid or retinal. Very interesting!
Hi Jen, I use .025% Tret and only exfoliate 1x per week. For people with sensitive skin, they might not want to exfoliate that much.
Loved it! Next declutter please 😊
I recently bought the Haruharu toner, and I absolute love it. I also have their eye cream and like it as well.
Their eye cream is the only eye cream I'll get
Oh wow!!! Look at all those products!!! Definitely time for a clear-out!!😂😂 I'm glad I have found some good skincare products, every so often, I hear of something 'wonderful' or something on sale that sounds fantastic, but most often, I end up going back to my favourites and Olay products are great, I've seen them recommended by dermatologists, the one with retinol at night and with collagen for day... a good cleanser, a vit C for dark spots and a once a week exfoliator. 😊👌👍
I LOVE that Haruharu eye cream. It really helped get rid of the milia under my eyes!
Hi Jen, I enjoyed watching this video, your nails look great,love that peach/nude colour,looks great with your skin tone. Love Katherine xoxo
I am SO OVERLY EXCITED about this video! Lol I can’t wait to see your collection! Yay!🤩
I have combo mature skin and I still focus on hydration. I have the Haru haru toner, the Cosrx cream mist, and the Cosrx peptide serum as well. Love them all. Recently bought the Cosrx retinal cream, and no issues yet. I also love the Peach and Lily Dew Essence.
I bought the Laroche Posay when you talked about it last year. I love it!
During the winter I sometimes spray the Cosrx ceramide spray on my face throughout the day to keep it hydrated. It surprisingly doesn’t disrupt my makeup-it actually seems to refresh it!
That’s a great idea! I love this spray and having it at work in the winter sounds amazing.
Jen, moisturizers you can use on your body, even serums, legs, arms, heels
Jen if you haven’t gotten rid of the Double Serum yet, I used it on my chest because of my sun damage from being a swimmer and it actually worked wonders in that area! I know I’m super late to this party but if you use it on your beck, chest, and even shoulders, it’s beautiful on those areas!
I had the same experience with the Cerave moisturizing cream as you did with the Laneige. I feel like past a certain viscosity, the creams don’t have enough water to spread so they sit on the skin and don’t hydrate well. And I don’t want to rub my face so hard to force it in. I’m using the City Beauty cream, but often my skin burns and turns red - maybe the fragrance. Your before/after looked amazing. Very inspiring.
Yes!! That must be it...they're so thick that they just don't spread or hold much water. I'm sorry the City Beauty is irritating you...it could be the fragrance!!
i love Numbuzin products ! their sunscreen (one with a green tint) is awesome. i love K beauty skincare.
i’m in the market for a firming neck cream. glad you have extra room after the declutter!
Such a lovely interesting video, I love the depth of information, I’m getting into skincare and I want to add more to my routine so the reviews are very helpful, thank you 😊❤
Hi! I love skincare!!! Fantastic video, I think the best declutter video I had ever seen! ❤
The Haru Haru Black Rice toner is the best. You gave me some good ideas for some summer moisturizers. Love this video! Thank you.
I absolutely agree on the LRP cleanser, the Haruharu toner, and the BoJ Dynasty Cream. The rest I found interesting. Thank you for doing this!
Your declutters are the BEST! So soothing to watch and full of mini reviews. Thanks for all you do! ❤
Also curious if you’ve tried the Tatcha Indigo cream or the Pyunkang Yul Intensive repair cream?
I have tried the Indigo cream and love it! Not as much as the Dewy Cream because it's thinner but it's beautiful too.
What a great declutter . Love the way you separated & explained everything. I got some great recs & thanks for mentioning iherb (never heard of ) bc I stopped trusting Amazon for years now. What a collection. I tend to hold on to everything & this inspired me to declutter. Thanks Jen♡
You really educated me on this video. I’m looking forward to trying some of the brands ❤
Good job with the decluttering, Jen! I will bet that is a big relief for you...and hubby. I am impressed with all the links you provided for the products. Thanks for all the hard work. Good to know what has worked for you and what hasn't. thanks for sharing.
I’ve used tretinoin for several years now. Especially during the first year, I found my skin needed help exfoliating all of the cell turnover. I saw a RUclips video (Pampered Wolf) demonstrating how to use cleansing oil to use as a gentle massage for exfoliation. I do that for 5 minutes or so when my skin feels like it needs it, usually every 7-10 days. It’s soothing and gentle and works like a charm. I use a thin layer of Hada Labo to start with and add more if I need more slip.
I love your nails. I use cleanser I don't like for my face on my hands. I'm so picky and sensitive. I love the la roshe posay gentle foaming cleansing oil. I bought that after watching your review. I'm using the cerave right now, but as soon as I'm done, I'm buying the la roshe posay. I also use the cleansers to clean my brushes.
Oh what a great idea!!
Same! I just use it at kitchen sink or bathroom instead! Same for face creams I don't love.
I love the Haru Haru toner. So good, have been through several of them.
I’ve been using Tret for over 20 years, and I still use an exfoliating product twice a week. I rotate between the Dr Gross peel pads (Hg product!), Sunday Riley Good Genes, Paula’s Choice Mandelic + Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant (it’s a newer item), or Peach & Lily Power Cocktail. I usually use Tret four nights per week, exfoliate 1-2 nights per week, and do tons of moisturizing products (usually a sheet mask and cream mask, plus all of my essences) one night a week. My skin loves this schedule, so I stick with it. 😅
Skin cycling. That’s what I’ve been doing and my skin loves it. Finally something my skin loves.
@@mistytells someone told me that term a while back, and I was like “I was wayyyyyyyyy ahead of the curve on this one (for once!), because I’ve been doing it for decades!” 😎💃😂
I'm definitely going to try this routine, thanks!!
@@Future-zx9ts you definitely were WAY ahead of everyone else. I wish someone would have shared this secret a long time ago. It’s amazing.
@@JenPhelps be sure to ease your way into the Tretinoin, to make sure you don’t have too much dryness. Just start with a night or two per week, then go up from there. And Tretinoin can migrate, so avoid the crease around your nose, the corners of your mouth, and your eye area. You probably already know all of that, but I like to tell people, just in case! 😉 Hope it all works well for you! 💓
This is perfect! I needed this! So far I’m having a successful no-buy July!
I use hydrating toner and usually K Beauty products. I also shop IHerb! I have had no issues getting my order quickly!
Loved this Video Jen ❤
Great Job! What a beautiful change, so calming!
Great video Jen..goes along with “no buy July”..taking stock of what we have and enjoying products we really want to use. Skincare, make up, hair stuff🌸You’ve inspired me to do the same. I have some skincare back in the cabinet that probably needs to be tossed because I always seem to use my favorites, which is all I need. Thanks for always providing wonderful content.👍👱🏼♀️
I love the Cosrx ceramide cream mist(and the cream to match) and the 6 peptide essence., love! I also use the Torriden solid in ceramide essence /serum. It's ceramides, cholesterol etc are high up in the ingredients list and full of everything you need for hydrated skin. But I've recently started using the Man.yo panthetoin essence toner. It's incredible. It's quite thick in the bottle, it has that super hydrator ectoin ingredient and panthenol etc too. They also have a balm cream too. So for dry skin, it's been incredible. I layer them all at night and my skin is still hydrated throughout the next day. The Man.yo panthetion is definitely worth it if you have dry or dehydrated skin, as well as the Torriden solid in ceramide essence line. I love skincare and love watching skincare videos. It's always good to see what others are using and what they think about them. I've had some great recs from the few people I watch. I only watch you and Alice in the rabbit hole. And sometimes James Welsh. 💚
Hi, where do you buy all the ones you mentioned ?
I’ve said this before….i really appreciate you going over each product. Some products that you declutterred would look great for me. I have combo skin and live in a humid/hot climate. Some of my facial products that I didn’t love for my face…I’ll use on my body to use it up or offer it to my daughter.
🎉 Guess that's why my mom and dad had separate bathrooms😉👍. They had a long marriage, large estate, happiness; but their own separate bathrooms,🤣.
* For the best hydration, try Maelove's peptide(s) solution; 💯 Terrific skin hydration.
I've been waiting on this!!!! You've taught this almost 70 year old so much. I feel like I have same skin as you ( just older👵) BUT is your sunscreen after all these morning products? Thank u Jen. I'll be ordering some of these through your links of course. I'm actually about to head to the beach Monday so jumping on some of the moisturizing things b4 I go;)
Aw thank you!! Yes, sunscreen is the very last step before makeup. 🥰
Whenever I have a skincare product that didn’t work out for my face, I just use it on my body. I can’t bring myself to just throw it out and it gives the illusion that I didn’t waste my money.
If I have a product that doesn't work out for my face - especially if it is too heavy for my combo oily skin - I always use it on my feet which makes them happy! 😆
Yes! As long as I don’t have an allergic reaction to them, I usually use toners and serums as aftershave lol
I loved this!!! Hearing your reviews, since I have dry skin too, helps a lot when I am considering future buys!! I saw several I am very interested in trying when I run out of something. Thanks Jen!!💜
I do use a physical exfoliator when I’m using tretinoin (or any similar product). Tretinoin increases cell turnover so it seems like it helps to couple it with a product that brushes away those dead skin cells. My skin looks worse instead of better if I don’t use both. If you do too much manual exfoliation while using tretinoin, you could overprocess your skin (which I have done and it hurts!) Everyone’s skin is a little different, but I can use a manual exfoliating product 1-2 times a week.
🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 me too girl soooooooooooo many samples from Ulta!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I had to organize too …
I love toners too!!!!! The new ILIA one is heavenly to me under my Haruharu wonder sunscreen chefs kiss!!!!! RNW Essence is a favorite CosRX 6 peptide booster Numbuzin #5 is my vitamin c in the morning with the serum too
Hi Jen! I’m catching up on this video but I wanted to recommend a toner for you! The Beekman 1802 Milk Shake toner spray. I’m not a huge toner gal but I LOVE this one.
Elle Leary on RUclips (she’s not posting as much anymore) but she used to layer like 6-7 essences, and she’s an esthetician! I’ve always been told to put your products on top of your toner/essence while your skin is still damp. Once they’ve soaked in, apply one light layer and then start applying the next product. Think of a dry sponge as opposed to a damp sponge trying to soak up product, so your skin will soak up more when it’s damp! Great tip on your video!
If you try the Beekman toner, let us know! ❤
Whoops - I should have waited one more minute for you to mention the travel size Beekman lol. I didn’t recognize the mini bottle so that’s why I mentioned it. I guess no harm in a few extra comments for the algorithm lol.
It's just a tip, I use less adorable toners for neck, décolleté and body.
Really appreciate your help and loved your collection also added some toner & serums for me 😅❤
Thank you, Jen! I have been on the fence about a few of these that you’re decluttering. I appreciate your thoughts!!!
Great video! I use tretinoin, and since starting I don’t use exfoliating products much. Occasionally a chemical exfoliant, maybe once or twice a week. Rarely I will use a physical exfoliant. I’ve read the same, that it’s not really necessary with tret. I most use decalt a few times a week and that’s it.
When I was adjusting to my new strength, I put it on over moisturizer, then put another layer of moisturizer. That was what I needed to keep my skin from peeling. Now I use it before my moisturizer.
I really enjoyed your video! I love how you take your time to talk about each product. ❤
Yes, you can use vitamin c with tretinoin as long as your skin accepts it well. I just talked to a dermatologist about it.
Jen, thank you so much for the skincare video!
I always enjoy these videos from you! There is always something new for me to try. Love the LP face cleanser! Going to try a couple of the toners you are so fond of.
Thank you for this fantastic review 💕💕.
I use tretinoin + use an exfoliate once in a blue moon, but I now exfoliate w/Shop Miss A’s exfoliating cloth..
Love the nails!! 💕
Whoa you don't double cleanse at night?!! Your skin looks amazing so that really shocks me!!!! Presently testinng the Innbeauty elastic serum and loving! I can't get behind anything D'alba or Naturium though. They just don't work for me.
The La Roche Posay cleanser is really effective! 🥰
Very helpful video 💯 thnx so much Jen! I love the mini reviews, I take notes of what products might be best for my skin (and my budget)... take care! hugzzz 💜
I do use a gentle exfoliate once or twice a week even though I’m using Retin-A. I get dry skin flakes around the corners of my mouth and that really helps to get rid of them.
Just an FYI - Tretinoin can migrate a couple of millimeters, so be sure to avoid the corners of mouth, the crease around your nose, and around your eyes. My derm told me this many years ago, and it really helped me avoid issues in those areas. Hope that helps. 😉
@@Future-zx9tsI've been on tret for a year and I've been putting it around & under my eyes for "crows feet" & fine lines. Is that ok do you think?
Hi jen, just wanted to say that this was so informative. I ordered a few of your favorite products to give them a try. Love your channel!
I also try a bunch of different skincare, and I usually end up going back to my favorites. I was just telling myself that I need to go through all of my skincare products and figure out what I still want to try out and either give away the rest or get rid of it. Hopefully this video will help me get in the mood to do it sooner rather than later.
That haruharu cleanser is my everyday too!! The toner too!!!
Obviously bought on your recommendation!
Great declutter video!!
Not to encourage your skincare purchases but you should try the brand Prequel. It’s developed by a dermatologist and it has a small variety of awesome products. They have a new hydration serum that reminds me of the Cosrx snail mucin.
Fun video! Thank you. I love the Tacha Dewy Skin Cream and the LaRoche Posey cleansing oil too. For a toner I use the original Dickenson's witch hazel (i know....I'm a barbarian 😂). Like someone else mentioned, if a product doesn't workout for my face I'll use it on my body.
Ooooh i love that witch hazel! I dont put it ALL over my face but i use it all the time to clean over blemishes, use it in my underarms and also on my behind 😅
I'm going to show my husband your 'sink before' so he'll feel better about my mess! LOL Thank you for your service, Jen!🤣
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I love these longer videos!
Great Video! If i want to use up something quick, i just use it on my body :) love your content Jen❤
Jen -- great video with such good info on the products. I am in exactly the same boat and you're inspiring me to declutter and cut way down. But here is my question: Whyyy am I such a baby that I can't make myself try the snail mucin serum?? Everyone loves it! I still can't make myself get past the ick factor😅
It took me a minute to get past that also. But thankfully it has no scent and it just feels like a jelly moisturizer so I think of it like that. 🥰
It really feels good! But I'm a science person, so it never icked me. I got the sample pack at Penney's, and the serum was hands down my favorite thing.
@@maryeckel9682 Thanks! I may have to be brave and give it a try! I only hear great things about it.
That cos rx ceramide spray is also an every day for me, recommended by u! 💜
I’m also using Agency. Dark spot and future formula. I like it a lot
I use timeless, vitamin C in the mornings and tretinoin in the evenings.… Seems to work. And right now you’re on a very very low dose of tretinoin so it shouldn’t be a problem.
I use a brand called Saturday Skin. I’m pretty sure it’s a K beauty brand. All of their products have a 7 peptide combo. I really like their eye cream and their facial exfoliating product. They use Yuzu lemon in some of their products. I’ve never seen anyone mention this brand. Loved this video! Thanks
I love that rotating organizer ! Is that an Amazon product ? Great job of declutterring ! I’m sure your family and friends really enjoy the things you give to them !!
I love this video. It was so informative!
I’ve been on tret for about 4 years and I only really use an exfoliating toner when I notice clogged pores, or more texture than normal, which is probably once a month, whereas before I started tret I used one almost everyday
After hitting my thirties and now months away from 40, I ALWAYS wash my face in the morning, too. It feels better, but also gets all the dust mites out (I know, gross to think about but they’re real!)
Hi Jen! Can you do a video on your favorite lip products? My lips are so dry and always on the hunt for a good lipgloss and lipstick. Thanks
The Ole Henrikson lip balms are DA BOMB!
I started doungvthd layering of my toner after u suggested it and boy has it made a difference!! I also have dry skin so I needed this suggestion! Lol! 🙌
I love that you explain the good and the bad. And wow. That’s a whole lot of goodies. I couldn’t Imagine having all that. It’s well deserved tho. Thank you for being amazing kind and truthful. It’s funny, I have never had a routine for skincare. Never and still don’t. I don’t even know what does what and what do you even need and for why I use what I get from Boxy charm. I love the cosrx serum, and the Tatcha. I will always use those. I’m on the hunt for sun spots on hands arms
Skincare products usually have a shorter shelf life and it's better to not open another until one single product is used off. Also I bought the Pixi toner once before, and I don't feel like it's a sensitive skin safe product, fortunately I didn't have any problem with it and I finished it. Then I don't repurchase it again.
Oh this was just so fun. Thanks for doing this. I just bought a sample size of the snail mucin today. I also am going to try naturiums vitC & niacinamide. Have you ever tried those?
I'm so very grateful you're here !
No I haven't tried those yet! 🥰
Hi Jen 😊 this is a great video. Do you use the morning routine that you mentioned in the video beneath your make up?
Hi Jen so in answer to your Tretinoin and using other forms of exfoliating serums etc, I would taking into consideration your skin type; if that being its dry, oily, combo, sensitive etc will effect the answer. As a general rule of thumb I would say until you have gone through any potential Tretinoin uglies I would avoid BHAs AHAs and PHAs as you may experience symptoms of over exfoliation like more breakouts dryer/flaky skin, redness and stinging.
I've been using Tretinoin for 3.5 years now I started on a really low dosage like yourself and word of warning I do feel like these lower percentages whilst its great they there for beginners I do think they can drag the process of retin-isation. I thought I was getting somewhere until I tried the standard dosage of 0.025% which I used for 2 years. about a year ago I increased to 0.05% and I cannot get over how much of a difference its made. The results you are wanting to see will also take much longer tretinoin isn't a race because ofc it's a marathon. I'd also be careful of the Azelaic acid in the formulation they have given you, whilst 5% is very low, its mechanism of action is exfoliation so again you may think wait tretinoin is far too irritating but in fact it might be your skin just needs pure tretinoin for a while before you can incorporate other things in.
Building tolerance is key. the unwanted side effects may come as a result if you do use the other products in conjunction. I haven't used AHAs since I started tret but have managed to incorporate 15% azelaic acid everyday, 5% benzoyl peroxide and a sulphur cleanser, Only recently have been able to re-include BHA but only at 1% and even then sometimes it can come out that my barrier is a little impaired
I'd suggest at least for the first 3-6 months allow your skin to adapt and see if you like using Tretinoin. I would say if you can get onto the standard prescription strengths then do, if your skin is clog prone avoid the creams as they tend to include Isopropyl myristate.
In terms of Vitamin C and Tretinoin, again you may find that due to increased sensitisation from the tret, the vitamin C may tingle, personally I never kept up with a vitamin c but I always found that it was better to use the vitamin c in the morning and another form of anti oxidant at night.
This is great information thank you so much! 🥰❤️