My Thoughts on Fillers & Botox, Retinoid Strength & Tretinoin for Under-eye Wrinkles/Eye Area
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- My Thoughts on Fillers & Botox, Retinoid Strength & Tretinoin for Under-eye Wrinkles/Eye Area
In this video I'm answering the top (most asked) questions gathered from all of my skincare & tretinoin videos. Timestamps to each question are below; I've also pinned a comment underneath this video for ease of reference.
0:03 What percentage of tretinoin do you use?
2:45 What's your skin type?
5:27 Do you [need to] moisturize?
6:10 Do you [need to] exfoliate?
7:35 What cosmetic work & fillers have you had done?
14:59 Do you use tretinoin every single night?
17:02 Do you use tretinoin on your eyelids/eye area?
18:27 What's your advice to older women wanting to start? (Is it "too late" to start using tretinoin?)
20:27 Which is better, the cream or gel?
21:50 [Photos]
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Do you recognize that you are also genetically blessed?
All people are not as fortunate.
Thank you for this comment. I wanted to address this, but I was being conscious of the video length as it was, and I was trying not to ramble on and on. (So I'll do that here, right now, lol)...The facial features I possess are the result of my genetics, yes. But as far as the prevention of visible aging and disease, what matters more (the most, in fact) is lifestyle; epigenetic factors-our personal habits & consistent routines (how we live). This is not my idea or opinion but confirmed fact; widely available in the scientific literature. The crux is that people have to actually DO the things. Many would rather not, or they lack the self-discipline to adhere to routines, or they are non-compliant in another way, for any number of reasons. People (including myself!!) are generally always going to look for a quick fix or instant or overnight result-be it with their skincare, their health; anything. In my experience, however, the truth of the matter is that it requires a deep commitment to a desired, specific outcome and adherence to an efficacious routine in order to achieve success. It’s also true that most often, when any of us see success in ANY area with a certain individual, it’s very likely a combination of many factors that has yielded that whole person which we see before us (it’s never just one thing). I can say that, for example, when both my mother and I implemented time-restricted feeding (about 5-6 years ago now), we both noticed an extremely marked difference in our appearance. So our eating lifestyle alone seems to “freeze” time. Truly amazing, but we wouldn’t have ever known that unless we actually tried it ourselves and practiced it for long enough (not just one day or one month, or even one year, but a LONG time). The same is true with skincare efficacy as it pertains to the visible signs of aging. Many people want or expect a particular result in two weeks, or two months, or six months. It just doesn’t happen like that. These things take time and patience and a lot of boring routine and the dullness of waiting. But it’s worth it, is my point. If you have a certain goal in mind, then it’s definitely worth the time, energy & effort you invest in said goal for you to reach your desired outcome. But, all of this being said, I completely understand that it’s entirely optional (as is all of this, lol). Ultimately it (anything in life, actually) comes down to each individual and what they’re willing to invest, so to speak.
Thank you Jennifer for reply. Appreciate it. I have been doing for many many years similar to what you do. I am also very disciplined, like you are.
Just meant that still I can never look as good as you do , due to genetics.
Too bad for me 😐. But I still look good 🤩
@@JenniferMyers Are u married? Plz don’t mind i just wanted to know bcoz i heard that, during pregnancy time and even if planing for pregnancy we can't use Tretinoin cream, you are the regular user of tretinoin so i just wanted to know abt it... Plz reply 😑
That’s correct: You’re not to use topical vitamin A products of any kind if you’re trying to conceive or while pregnant and breastfeeding.
@@JenniferMyers Thank you sooo much for reply ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Also the way you barely move your face muscles, I think that contributes to your really amazing skin
Don't ever be shy about speaking your opinion, darling. Offending just means that you said something important, and you'll never please everyone. I know you know this, I just think it bears iteration. I love plastic surgery, though, but I do agree that there's a pervasive, plastic look.
She’s just so beautiful. Her face is perfectly symmetrical and her skin and eyebrows, eyes look like she came out from a drawing. Also, love how she doesn’t waste time and answers the questions right away. Thank you so much for telling us everything.
no you can see when she opens her mouth/smiles, her mouth goes up more on the left side.
@@xhshgfsrodriguez4857 Jesus Christ, are we really going to break people down to small asymmetries like that? How bored you must be.
Agree!!
@@hampstercrazy well yeah... everyone is asymmetrical :/ i wasn't trying to be rude its just a fact. shes not remarkably symmetrical. she looks great tho
@@xhshgfsrodriguez4857 it's ok to be asymmetrical (of course it depends, but mostly). When did the world become so obsessed with symmetry. It's a shame. Elvis was cute and he did this asymmetrical thing with his face that pleased everyone at the time. That's just an example.
I believe this new worry comes from marketing and the rise of plastic surgery. I think it makes people too obsessed with details and less attentive to charm, charisma and aura of a person.
0:03 What percentage of tretinoin do you use?
2:45 What's your skin type?
5:27 Do you [need to] moisturize?
6:10 Do you [need to] exfoliate?
7:35 What cosmetic work & fillers have you had done?
14:59 Do you use tretinoin every single night?
17:02 Do you use tretinoin on your eyelids/eye area?
18:27 What's your advice to older women wanting to start? (Is it "too late" to start using tretinoin?)
20:27 Which is better, the cream or gel?
21:50 [Photo slideshow]
Hi Jennifer! Thanks for this Q&A! ❤ Have a great day. 🤗
Hi Jennifer, loved your video, very informative. How much water do you normally drink? Your skin looks very healthy, BTW. Do you sleep all 8 hours of night, you have no under eye dark circles? Do you take supplements for sleep? Just curious.
Awsum
Advice on dark circles ?
Hello, and thanks. I think it's largely hereditary (I'm speaking of dark circles). I don't consume sugar in my daily diet, also, which is a known inflammatory agent that lends to darkness around the eyes. I don't drink alcohol, either. I know that definitely helps (my entire lifestyle as a whole contributes). I drink water when I'm thirsty; and also upon waking. I don't take supplements to aid in sleep, no.
I’m so happy that you are posting more and more❣️❣️❣️
Loved that you included the slideshow at the end! You have such a beautiful family! Thank you for this helpful video and including time stamps✨
I lit up when you smile. Such honesty on everything you say
Thank you so much for doing this Q & A.
Very informative! You've really helped me to create a simpler morning & evening routine. Love your videos.
You look like you’ve barely aged since your teenage years! Also though I imagined you’ve always been athletic, I never would have guessed that you were a cheerleader, that’s amazing! I appreciate you addressing these questions and the way you’re always to-the-point. ♥️
I love your frequent uploads!! thank you
Thank you for your honesty. You are a true beauty, inside and out. 🙂
my favorite notification is Jennifer uploaded a video 😻👏✨
Jen, thanks for sharing photos. You and your mother - just gorgeous and absolutely stunning.
I'm happy that you share your honest, personal opinion.
Thank you for being here with us !
you are such a calm and humble person. i love your personality. thank you for posting Jennifer I get so happy to see your videos :)
I love she straight away start the video with q&a
Thank you for all your tips. Hope you have a great weekend ❤️✨
Hello Jennifer I love all your videos and the simplicity of your skincare routine. Please keep doing videos, they inspire me to do better and your videos are so soothing to watch and listen to. I started using RetinA last because of you and it has helped my Keratosis Pilaris on my face tremendously, my face is so much smoother. I love the videos you did with your mom. I’m very close to my mom, she’s my best friend. If possible, I would love to see a video of your mom sharing her AM and PM skin care routine and the products she uses. You’re doing an amazing job! I’m excited to see more of your videos. Thank you and take care. 😊
I love your personality, your beauty, your calm way to explain everything, your sweetness! thank you for sharing with us your knowledge
You are wonderful, Jen. Your channel has really inspired me to be the best version of myself. Thank you. ❤
Beautiful in and out! Sometimes I come to hear her voice so calming
You sold in the first video I watched. Now, I'm watching for your calming effect - even as you talk about our faces peeling off.
Love how discipline you are💕
Please always stay true to you...honest and upfront. Opinion is opinion some will agree and others will disagree and that's perfectly fine ..love your channel.
Thank you so much for this video and your realness. It's so refreshing and rare to hear a woman who shares the same view about beauty/aging as I do. Nothing beats natural beauty and aging gracefully. Btw, you are stunning.
Hi Jennifer, I use the same percentage of retin a and have used it for 14 years 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 thank you for this video.
You're beautiful inside and out. Your pictures show what a timeless beauty you are. I thoroughly enjoy your content and vibe.
Nice to see you back
You beautiful. I don't know you but you seem such a beautiful soul. Thank you for all the info. I am 63 years, just started Retin A (6 months already) and can already see a difference.
Jenni you are such a VIBE✨
I really like how your videos are to the point and are just so crisp and clear !!!
Honestly speaking i started my tretinoin journey because of you..i got to learn so many unspoken things from you!
I was 19 when I started tretinoin now i am 21!! I will surely continue to take care of my skin and myself!! Thank you so much Jennifer ❤️
I so love your openness, you talk about many very important things, like self-discipline (this is what is usually taken for genetics), patience, everyday self care, listening to your body, nourishing your body (your food that you eat is not poisonous), there are just so many aspects to preserving beauty, inner calmness, control over stress, etc. And yes unfortunately less and less women are capturing all this, understanding how it all works together and having the results that you do🌹🥰🌹you are our modern Cleopatra who is generously sharing her secrets out of pure kindness and goodness 🥰🙏🌹
The best and honest beauty expert on RUclips may God bless you ❤️
I love your personality! You are so unique and outspoken. I appreciated the way you shared your opinion on Botox and fillers. Stay true to yourself, I respect your take!
You're like the wise bestfriend! We all listen closely to what you have to say. Such a treasure!
I love what you said about aging and that you will look at your face when older and love it . I have had no work done and feel I will never need to . I eat a healthy diet use tret and am am young and feel beautiful. Learning to love yourself is the first step and with that comes wanting to take care of your body by what you eat and exercise and skin care . You are what you think you are xx
Off topic, but I want to say how much I love hearing you talk about your mother -- and your family.
You're such a natural beauty! I love these informative skincare videos. I've been using tretinoin for a couple years now and am looking forward to my journey well into my 40s (I'm 28 now). I hope to age as gracefully as you and you look young as ever! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it's a breath of fresh air. 💙
Thank you for sharing all of this with us! 🧡🙏🏻
You inspired me to embrace my natural beauty and simplicity
Hi Jennifer! One thing that you speak about is consistency, which I really think is key. Consistency with effective ingredients and above all, simplicity. Dermatologists talk about this all the time; the people who tell us that we need more than 2-3 products are precisely the ones trying to sell them to us! Thank you!
You are gorgeous.. I love every your video.. To much love from Serbia, Jen 🇷🇸♥️😊Thank you 🙏🏼💕
Is so nice to look and listen to you...you are very authentic human❤
You Are The Reason To Motivate Me And Select Retinoid Cream And I Cannot Thank You Enough For The Brilliant Decision Making Suggestion, You Have Changed My Life Thank You So Much God Bless You, You Are An Angel To Me.. 💐
Thank you so much for your videos. Been watching for a few years now- you’ve kept me on the retinoid. When I would want to give up, I’d watch your videos. I’ve been on it for about four years now!
You’re so amazing Jen. So proud to find someone on internet who’s genuine & truly real. More power to you . Xx
Love your name
Thank you for such an informative video! I really enjoyed this!
Thanks for sharing, Jen. The pictures are precious...and really shows how well Tretinoin works, you seem to have hardly aged!
That whole bit about aging gracefully really resonated with me.
Watching you do your skincare routine is cathartic for me lol. And an absolute inspiration to be faithful to my skincare routine. Thank you, Jennifer 💎
Thank you. Stay with the course, Courtney. Consistency (habit/routine) leads to the most success.
This video shows how good you were raised.Most credit goes to your parents who raise you that way. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS
Great video! My skin care is simple as well, I have sensitive skin and less is best for me ! I love using trention and moisturizer and a good cleanser .
Your sister and mother look so gorgeous!~ y'all really look great :') and I heavily agree with what others said, and it has only become more obvious with the high school pictures, but you really have hardly aged since then, it's actually incredible.
👏👏👏you're the best and the most honest ❤
I would love to see a video with your sister and her skincare experience!
I recently found your channel while searching for help with retinol use. You have helped me so much with your results driven sensible approach. I am beyond sick of the fake beauty influencer “that girl” garbage that drives us into buying tons of expensive products that we don’t need and don’t work any better than good basics. Your channel is like a breath of fresh air and I love your honesty and realness. Slowly making my way through your episodes. Thank you.
I totally agree with you! I will do retinol and other topical treatments, but never anything invasive! My mom lived to 92 and had beautiful skin. I have used sunscreen religiously since I was 23 (I'm 59) and think that it is the best anti-aging product. I started tretinoin 2 years ago and use Altreno and Differin with great results. You are a beautiful person, and I love your channel and simplicity 💙
I feel that the discussions around artificial interventions are heating up. There are many women who decided not to go back to dying their hair (once salons reopened after the pandemic-related shutdowns), and I believe that women embracing gray hair is a big first step. When we have women such as Paulina Porizkova and yourself showing the beauty of aging without surgical intervention. For those who want it -- great! But I think that we have to stop the nonsense of thinking that aging is something to be feared. If we embrace a healthy diet (different for everyone) and a healthy lifestyle, these few topical "interventions" will work even better.
The teen pics are adorable! I can relate a little bit as you're the same age I am (I'm 40 as of this post).
I discovered your channel almost by accident by the way.
thank you for sharing those pictures. its interesting because you looked very mature as a teenager but now you look very youthful. i just started using retin-a bc of you and hopefully will keep up with it for the next 30 years!
I wore too much makeup in my teens!! I wore foundation, powder over that, eyeliner and mascara, and lip color; and (as you can see, lol) my application was, well, shall I say...unfortunate. I don't wear makeup anymore, and I swear that it shaves about 10 years off. Also, I'm killing two birds w/one stone, because it saves my skin the additional rubbing involved in makeup removal; especially not wearing eye makeup has, I believe, immensely preserved my skin.
Awwww the pictures 😍😍😍😍😍😍 So beautiful ♥️
Omg, your routine is so simple. I just found you (again, saw your videos a few years ago but I wasn’t that interested in skincare) I just bought a bunch of skicare products but well, I guess I will try your routine once I finish all this. 😅 I want to try it because is simple and give you results. Promise I will stick with it .
You are lovely 🥰 I love listening to what you have to say, so insightful. Thank you
You are so welcome.
Oh my gosh, you brought me to tears with your mom's description of loving the wrinkles ❤ just beautiful, and i want the same. Such beautiful thoughts. Thank you. Thank you for speakimg truth and hearh, and also not speaking harshly against those who choose differently.
Thank you for answering my questions about percentage! I can say Differin gave me a new face within 1 year of use. Way less acne, smooth skin, brightness and glow. It looks flawless.I wish I discovered it when I was younger and full of spots. Now trying tret 0.025 + 4% niacinamide. I think I'll try 0.05% next if I can tolerate it and then make a comparison to Differin. And yes Differin is easier to get. My goal is mainly to control acne and keep enjoying this beautiful smooth even skin that I thought I could never have - not so much controlling fine lines and wrinkles (I hate the term anti ageing, ageing happens weather we fight it or not and it's a privilege to age), so I am happy to use skincare but not interested in botox/procedures either.
Girl, don’t ever be sorry for speaking your opinion! I feel the same way, I’m way too much of a control freak to risk getting botched by plastic surgery/injections. I prefer to stick with topicals and make myself look like the best version of myself. Including imperfections and natural aging!
same here!! i believe that botox and fillers make you look older and everyone looks the same i really don’t like that look
You are lovely, Jennifer - I just discovered your channel and have been binge-watching your videos.
I'm 43 years, I've never ever used makeup or any thing.. I started to use retinol every now and then, but now I want to commit to look good for my son graduation. Thanks from Jordan.
I am 50 and I have decided never to have anything done to my face. It is very difficult, because socially there is pressure to look a certain way. Xxx You are very beautiful x
Thanks for sharing your experience over the years with tretnoin and your opinions ❤ you are very beautiful 😍 ..thanks for sharing the lovely pictures..I will be turning 29 coming February I would love to see how you looked at the age of 28 and 29.
You do really look younger when you get older! Wow I am impressed!
You don’t need any work done… your are absolutely beautiful already!!
I could not be more thankful to you because you are one who introduced me to this wonderful golden level of active product and it's been almost 3 years skin care journey with tretinoin and my skin is healthy, glowing , glass like! And really prevent early signs of aging.. ✨
Ps. You are good role model to me because you so mindful of aging process and I like the way you believe in preventing and aging gracefully 💫
Jen you are the best. True beauty. True wisdom. True heart. So appreciate all videos you made. You are way way above other skin care channels through your quality of being genuine from all levels. I appreciate to see someone can breakthrough the stereotype image of being beautiful.
Good Morning. You explained it perfectly, vanity we are all vain in some form or another. I too use retinol, I'm 53 in 3 weeks no injectables, no fillers, no invasive treatments. I too choose a topical treatment. Its a choice! To each their own.
Any opinion is a judgement...
I do obtain much from you. Jennifer, you are wise beyond your years.
You look good for 53!
@@candykitty1 🌸💞Thank you! Happy New year!
I love the fact that you stick to basics. Not everyone has the time, patience or even money to maintain a 10 step skincare routine.
No one needs 10 steps (unless you have a particular issue, but most don't). 10 steps is marketing to sell us stuff. Clean, and one or two products adapted to one's particular skin and that's it
Thank you for sharing,your skin is beautiful .
Hey Jennifer. I love your videos and find comfort in hearing what works for you and your advice with sticking with simplicity and things that work for each individuals best. I was wondering if you had experienced "purging" when you started the regiment of Tretinoin? I currently have combination skin with an occasional hormonal blemish and wanted to know if it ever effected you in the beginning. I hope you have a good end to the year.
I have 3 questions for you:
1. Do you remember what your skincare routine was like when you were transitioning to using stronger retin-a products?
2. Do you every exfoliate your skin?
3. Do you have any "before" pictures from before you started your retin a journey?
I have a lot of milia all over my face and have to make sure I don't have any dead skin getting trapped. I have to exfoliate otherwise I get more of those milia type acne. I do want to try retin-a after watching your videos, but I am curious to know how retin-a affects this, if it does, and if it's affected you. You have mentioned using an AHA body lotion, do you use anything like that for your face?
Thank you so much for your video!
Very informative! Thank you Jennifer ❤
Thank you for your videos, for your wise sharing🙏🙇♀️
thank you dear Jennifer 🙏
Thank you for the info .. over 20 years ago I was impatient as my acne face was pretty bad and I saw a friend of mine use Vaseline on her face only and it just so pretty on her . I been wanting to do this for a very long time since now my skin clear up . Thank you so much for reminding me :-) I just order my Cerave ointment and getting ready to do this journey bible .
I’ve been using tretinoin and I’ve found Weleda Skin Food to be the best rich moisturizer to counter the peeling or dryness. I highly recommend it to not just people using tretinoin but in general! It’s a miracle product!
Hi dear I really like your way to speak and after your tretinoin video I believe on u also and i m watching your all videos for improvement my face like u . Love u ❤️
Thank you for the very helpfull tipps🤗from Germany
You look just as beautiful..thank you Sharing pics!
QUEEN
It's wonderful that you have decided to age naturally, it's wonderful that some would like to have Botox, fillers and facelifts. Let us not judge one another for our preferences, let us love one another for our differences.
Have become a big fan of urs! Love from India ❤
You've got such a lovely voice!
You are very articulate and attractive. Congratulations on your skincare success!
Loved loved loved this video I think you always tend to to make a video I need to hear I am one of those people who switch products all the time but I will now stick to my products and be patient quick question do you apply the tretinoin on your upper lip that is my worst area thank you so much again for great content and keep making videos please
Wow, i really thought you had botox in your forehead because I noticed you weren’t very expressive, but it all made more sense when you mentioned that you have a very non-expressive face haha. Mine is the opposite and super expressive, but with consistent tretinoin cream I noticed a significant reduction in the depth of my wrinkles. It’s quite fascinating and the reason why I keep going and stay consistent with it. Little over a year of use now, and just got a stronger prescription for 0.05, so i cannot wait.
Can you please make a video specifically about the under eye care and how to get rid of wrinkles , fine lines etc .
My jaw hit the floor when I saw that you’ve been using it for over 20 years and you stated it was half your life. I would’ve never guessed. I seriously thought you were in your 20s!
I love both tret and differin both great for skin improving skin quality, wouldn’t be without them!
Great video!
An I feel same as you regarding surgery, it definitely feels like a rare thing these days. There are other practices to ageing well other injections and surgery!
I also want to look my best as I age but also like myself! Xx
May I ask do you use both differin and tretinion on alternate nights. I have used tretinion cream for over 2 yrs but just started incorporating differin not sure how to use both.
@@heidizeiler1269
Hi I have used both in the past, but now I only use tretinoin. I agree both very useful to skin health x
I love all the great content from your channel, thank you. Just a random thought... My maiden name is Myers and I'm half Korean too. I wonder if we're related lol. My dad had a few brothers in Denver. Would be funny, small world.
Great thoughts, Jennifer! I really hope that this face-altering era will end soon. I say this even while using these treatments in moderation. To me, instagram models are looking more scary than beautiful. I have been using tretinoin for only 3 years but I will never stop. I think you are beautiful the way you are🙂
PS: before tretinoin, I used differin for 2 years straight, every night- it did NOTHING for me. My derm said that actually differin works on different skin receptors and is only effective for acne. So I switched to tretinoin and after 7 months of constant side effects, I too have gotten myself a new face 🙂