Yes! Right now ive been using L-ascorbic, Azaleic acid (prescription), and mineral Spf 50 daytime , and Tret 0.1% at night. Still need several months to see if my melasma fades
@@midlifemom5829 Hi 👋🏽, I have melasma as well and my skincare routine has really helped me manage it successfully. I use Timeless Vitamin C, Obagi Clear (prescription), Tretinoin 0.1%, and an avobenzone-free chemical sunscreen from Europe that contains Phenylethyl Resorcinol. I top it all off with a tinted mineral sunscreen that has DNA-repair enzymes. I haven't had any issues with melasma in over a year now! I should mention that I only use the Obagi Clear product once a year, and it lasts for about 3 months with daily use. For the other 9 months, I use Obagi Clear FX (non-prescription). 💛
Maelove Glow Maker (vitamin C serum) is phenomenal! I switched from spendy options years ago and will never look back. While you hear a lot about Timeless C, I didn’t care for the packaging (airless pump that leaked each time I depressed the pump), and the formula felt sticky and oily to me. So glad you’re sharing the Maelove love!
9:22 I have to share- I burn easily and WHEN I TELL YOU I FOUND THE ONE FOR ME…! I started using Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50++. Not only does it moisturize my face most of the day-it provides me that SPF I need living in a sunny state! ☀️ ALSO, I traveled to Greece and used this, (although applied it twice a day as I was constantly in the sun) and didn’t even slightly burn ONCE. Which is huge for my skin as I nearly always do if I slip up even once! If you haven’t yet-check out this moisturizer. And it’s so affordable for what it does!!! Moisturizer and sunscreen?? Yes please
I’m a guy and for 3 months used the Geek & Gorgeous 0.1% A-Game with their power peptides serum. What a difference in my skin. They now make a 0.2% Retinal at a brilliant price.
I second. Geek&gorgeous A-game is a great retinal, you can start with 0.05 % and work your way up to 0.2 %. And I actually prefer their C-glow over skinceuticals. There, I’ve said it. Their peptide serum is waiting in my drawer, I can’t wait for my current one to run out, though I really really like it. EDIT: can>can’t correction
I would love to see a video about what products to use in what order for morning and nighttime. My skin has been naturally good until this year and now I’m developing wrinkle sand blemishes on my dry skin.
Absolutely worth the spend on Medik8 Crystal Retinal, my sensitive reactive skin can’t tolerate tretinon, my dermatologist recommended Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1, it took me 6months to build from once a week to every night, but it is so worth it, not only can I actually use a retinal which I never thought I could but my skin has shown so much improvement, I use for signs of ageing, my other semi spurge is Naked Sundays 100% Mineral Sunscreen, my skin loves this sunscreen and it does not like many, and it’s so beautiful to use, it actually replaced my tinted moisturiser and foundation as well as being a beautiful sunscreen, it’s like a little tint a little coverage a little blurring and my skin but better. The rest of my skin care is from local pharmacy using products again recommended by my derm, my skin has never looks better, I spend less on skin care even with my 2 spurge and semi spurge products, and get compliments on my skin looking flawless (a big change to a few years ago pre dermatologist referral). Loving your videos Dr Sam and find your advise in line with my own derm Dr Ann.
Dr Ellis, I am 70. Skin looks quite good. I am actually using less make up. I do use sunscreen. Drug store moisturizing.. For a simple lady, a lot of these products are overwhelming. I am noticing i don't have the glow as i use to. Could you recommend what i could use for a little pick me up please? I do get milia, so want to be careful. Not a wet shine, just a glow...the way i feel inside. Very much appreciated 😊 Ty
I have been using the Prequel balm as my eye cream. It has made such a difference in moisturizing my eye area. My eye area is always irritated due to eczema. My eyes have stopped itching. Thank you again for Prequel. Also, the ointment balm was helpful with eczema on the lips, but it was too far to gone, and I needed to actually use medical ointment. But once my lips are back to normal, I will be using the ointment again for my lips. So many of your products are worth it.
This might be a controversial opinion, but I never spend money on a first cleanse, i.e. a cleansing balm or formulated cleansing oil. I use a mixture of castor oil and jojoba oil as my first cleanse (and Prequel's Gleanser as my second!) and it works amazingly well, removes all of my makeup and sunscreen and leaves my skin so soft. This mixture is way less expensive than pretty much any pre-packaged cleansing balm or oil out there and works just as well, if not better.
Timeless vitamin C serum is so good too. 26 $ CAD for 1 oz. It's the maximum I wanna go for a serum. I store it in the fridge to slow down the oxidation since it has almost the same formulation as the skinceuticals one. I got the 10% and I am working my way up for the 20% in few months 😉
I knew early on that eye creams are never worth it. I finally bought my first eye serum with the BOJ ginseng eye serum after seeing it mentioned so many times on RUclips. I have always avoided my eye area because my fave Olay retinol moisturizer stung my eyes. BOJ eye serum changed that for me. In short, if you have issues with retinol around your eyes like me, try an eye serum with retinol.
Love your honesty here. Two products I love (both in the save category) are the Lubriderm Advanced Moisture Therapy Unscented with pro-ceramides, and the Garnier Ombrelle Complete SPF 60 sunscreen with mexoryl. Both are drugstore products (Shoppers here in Canada), both are marketed as body but I find they work fine on my face too. They work well under the makeup I use too, which includes the Sephora house brand skin tint.
I typically only splurge ($50-$60 at most) on moisturizer - I just love the experience of a plush moisturizer. Eadem’s Cloud Cushion is my all-time fave. I also love the Dr. Dennis Gross peels… BUT I stock up on them only when they go on sale (usually Sephora has awesome discounts during Black Friday).
Your viideos are so informative as well as practical. I'm vision-impaired, so I'm reliant upon hearing a clear narrative. My splurge has and will always continue to be, sunscreen. No question. Still, sunscreens have come a long way, and you shouldn't have to pay too much, to be able to still get reliable results. Any sunscreen is only as effective as the consistency and amount with which it's applied. I've been using an SPF daily, since I was in my teens, and I'm about to turn 52. I remember being teased in high school about my fixation with applyng 'sun cream' versus slathering myself in baby oil. I'd far rather continue to strive for prevention, rather than 'perfection'.
I fully agree on getting some affordable skincare items. It's so worth it and unnecessary to spend esp on cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreen. You are 100% right. I think certain serums or creams that are focusing on issues are worth it. I love your cleanser and C. I used Maelove for awhile. It's very nice but your line is just WOW and I LOVE that it's affordable. You can have terrific skin with affordable skincare. Ppl don't understand this. You do need to wear sunscreen and a wide brim hat though :))
Hello, how are you? I love having multiple steps in my skincare routine, though I know it’s not really necessary. So, here’s what I’m thinking: I’ll choose a brand I like, that’s accessible where I live, and that won’t make me hesitant to buy products, especially sunscreen, and then I’ll stick to that brand for my routine. I know this approach isn’t exactly dermatologist-approved, but I love fragrances, nice scents, and glass packaging-all that kind of thing. I find all of this in L’Oréal products. I can balance them with tretinoin, and another brand I really like is Nivea. I think they have great products, very moisturizing, very tolerable for sensitive skin, with long-lasting hydration. Their sunscreens are easy to spread, which is especially convenient for me since I have a short beard. I’d rather combine products this way than spend more and feel hesitant to use the moisturizer, serum, or sunscreen, or restrict my routine so much that it feels boring, making me lose motivation to stick to it. Greetings from Brazil 😊!
My skin can't do without acids. Try as I might to not use Sunday Riley's Good Genes, it's the single most effective product in my routine. I also love Benefit's Shrink Wrap. I have found cleaners and serums don't have a large effect, but for me, moisturizer does. Dior Capture Totale is The One.
I love your Prequel sunscreen 🧴 I just purchased the Allies Moisturizer. Thank you Doc for given the best recommendations !! LOVE ALL the PREQUEL products!!
The price per oz/ml is so real. I'm still studying and don't have stable income, so spending 20+ bucks on a skincare product is already a lot for me. I was so hesitant to buy my first K-beauty product because of the price, but then I realized that some of the sizes are so big I would actually spend more buying 'more affordable' smaller products (like stuff from the Ordinary, which I still love) than when buying one big product thus spending more at once
I have been using City Beauty products. Have you heard of them? I heard good and bad about them. I am interested in a good retinol body lotion. Can you recommend some? Thanks so much. Ilene
Everything I'm able to buy in h7ge packages, I buy. My face moisturizer, cleanser, shampoo and conditioner are 1L bottles, my face SPF is a 250ml tube. Watching for price/volume is Everything when budgeting. That and buying when there are great discounts and having a little stash at home
Great video! Just splurged on the AOS moisturizer a few days ago, excited you think it it’s worth it. Definitely agree Prequel vitamin C is top notch and cannot wait to repurchase 🤞🏻 black Friday sale. I invested in a red light mask and don’t use it nearly enough to make it worth the splurge. Someone help me with consistency tips. Pregnancy flares my rosacea so badly so I know it would actually help. Stratia has some amazing products and not nearly enough hype, their moisturizes are phenomenal.
I have seven nieces all but one are in their twenties. All will be receiveing Prequel for Xmas this year. I love it and to me there's something for everyone. I'm super appreciative of the quality and affordability of your brand.
That's actually so sweet 😊 my relatives usually stick to giving us money now because they don't want to buy something unnecessary for us, but it's still nice to receive something you can physically hold (although I'm obviously grateful for the money)
@johanaantonova740 Aw, thank you. I usually do give them gift cards, too. Everyone is so busy these day, things aren't easy for anyone but I know younger ppl are dealing with alot right now. I thought maybe making them a little basket of the basics like the gleanser (which I freaking love) would maybe help to remind them to take a little time out for themselves. A little self care. Thank you btw, your comment was so sweet and appreciated.
I do have a question what I try to find an answer for a while now and nobody can answer: what should I use first in the morning , the hialuronic acid or vitamin C , they both have the same consistency!! Please help and thank you !
My cleanser is 20 bucks and I use it for approximately 6-8 months or more on an everyday basis. Here in Germany this is an absolute splurge because people buy cleansers for 3-6 Eur from the drugstore. I always try to buy more elevated but also hypoallergenic formulas and once I find something I will stick for it. It is so freeing! I love skincare but I have rosacea and 99, 9% of products are not great for me.
Dr. Sam, is it possible to get vitamin C in a form of a face cream/moisturizer? Do you have some recommendations? I don't like how serums feel on my skin, they give me this sticky sensation so I am not likely to use them. Thank you for all the work that you do 😊
One thing I no longer splurge on is micellar water, I used caudalie's for many years, but I found bioderma's formula much better for my sensitive skin.
I’m using your line & absolutely 😊 love it! I too use to expensive products, thought they were the only ones that really worked, we’re still told that! I’m saving money on good products
Tell me more about full body skin care! The lotion I love most is Kheil’s Crème de Corps, but it is so pricey! Often I settle for Nivea’s Skin Firming or Gold Bond’s Ultimate Healing. I’d love guidance on what ingredients to look for and what to avoid in terms of full body skin care.
@ I had it done in lancaster, PA. A nurse withdraws the blood and separates the plasma with a machine. The plasma is put in you skin by a aesthetician while microneedling with a pen. It is great but expensive and worth the money if you can afford it. Never look for deals to do this treatment.
There is a product by Pond's called Rejuveness that is just like the Sunday Riley Good Genes. The first or second ingredient is Lactic Acid. It's just as good and much cheaper.
Really? Because Good Genes is amazing but soon expensive. I have one bottle of Good Genes left. I stacked discounts and coupons to get 2 for the price of one.
Can you talk about using Hydroquinone and other actives together? I already use it every other night with my Tretinoin and a layer of vanicream,, but can I use it with Vit C, Peptides, cica? What about skipping then vanicream and using a moisturizing oil like squalan e?
Thanks for the great video Dr. Sam! I always loved and used drug store SPF, there are so many that work and are reasonably priced. My new love is ISDIN's tinted mineral SPF 50. I never thought I'd spend that kind of money but it's so effective, elegant, lightweight, my skin but better. Total game changer. Speaking of save or splurge, have you heard of TRUology skincare? They have a 20% THD Serum with other skin brightening antioxidants that's fantastic. It's not cheap though, it's $132. They also have a retinAL .2% serum, also pricey... Wanted to know your thoughts!
Thank you for the recommendations! My family has been pressuring me for a Christmas wishlist for a few weeks. Now I can give them one. 😍 But one tiny thing confused me about your links: You marked links to your own brand as affiliate links. I always thought affiliate links were there to pay someone else for influencing for your products. 😅
I agree with you on everything except exosomes. We brought plated into my husbands practice because the science and research behind it is fantastic, plus their patents around extraction and lipid protection. Plated has transformed my face and it’s the only super expensive product I’ll continue buying!
Thank you for your great content, Dr. Ellis. I heard you mention growth factors but I don’t believe you talked about them. Do you think the good ones, such as Neogenesis are worth the hefty price?
All her videos are so educational to me! I’ve learned so much about my skin (and others’ actually too) and how to navigate everything skincare 0ver the past year thanks to this lovely brilliant lady. I continue to learn everyday thanks to her educational derm content and I am all here for it. ❤
I’ve always been a skeptic about pricy skincare and you’ve confirmed it. A lot of the claims in ads showing young women are a con. I use the basics from the pharmacy or supermarket, and retinol my doctor prescribed. That will have to do. Companies prey on women’s insecurities to sell their expensive overpriced lotions and potions.
Thank you Dr. Ellis! Over the years, I have bought ingrediencies used in high-end skincare and DIYed my own to save money. Watching your videos, I've started wondering whether it's actually harmful for me to put all of these ingrediencies into either an inexpensive toner or a cream (according to each of their own recommended utilization ratios). Here's a list of these ingrediencies: Allantoin，SY-DP9, PPG-9 DIGLYCERYL ETHER, VC-IP (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate), Alpha Arbutin, SK-influx® V MB by Evonik, Ceramide 3, SymCalmin, Dragocalm, SymRelief100, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, ACTIValoe Aloe Vera Gel 10X, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Phytosterols (and) Tocopheryl Acetate (and) Bisabolol, D-panthenol USP, Primalhyal 3K(hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid), JUVENESSENCE AD(Algae extract), Vitamin E, Ectoin natural, Retinol 50C, Repair complex CLR-PF.
If you haven't talked about fungal acne on the face and scalp then please do, it makes skincare so hard for me as a dry skin person. Also what I do with sunscreen to save money is that I use a face sunscreen I love for my face alone and use a comfortable body sunscreen for my neck and chest area.
Great video ! I ordered the Allies of Skin multi functional product. Always looking for products to do several things at one time! Thanks for your great informative advice. I use some spendy ones from Derm's office and not so spendy ones also.
Dr Ellis, I just purchased the DR Dennis peel pads, extra strength. I am currently using a tretinoin prescription. How can I work these peel pads into my routine? Is it recommended not to use the peel pads the same night I’m using tretinoin?
I've been using a lot of affordable drug store and k beauty, but I can't seem to be able to give up my Estee Lauder ANR. It's the only product I splurge on
I love your recommendations and advice. I got the lumire firm riche eye cream and wasn’t impressed. I personally didn’t see a difference when compared to other eye creams. Have you tried the riche formula? I’m wondering if the original one is better.
I just discovered you. I do have Tatcha Indigo Midnight Repair. It is wonderful & expensive. FYI when Amazon has been having their Amazon Prime Days it is about $20 cheaper than through the company. I am old with sensitive red dry skin, and wrinkles & dark spots. I did do injections in my 40’s but not for years. I have spent a lot with products from Kate Somerville line. I think it is expensive Her products were reduced in the last Amazon Prime sale too. She does have a few things that I can use that I don’t break out from. DeliKate Soothing Cleanser, Goat Milk Cleanser & DeliKate Recovery Cream which Is on par with Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair. All of these are cheaper than most of her specialized creams. She now has a tinted Sunscreen but it still has the SPF smell that I do not tolerate. I will look into some of the products you recommended. Thank You.
I feel that sunscreen prices are CRAZY high considering we NEED to use significant amounts EVERYDAY!! It seems like I'm constantly on the hunt for the very least expensive sunsreen that layers well over and under skincare and makeup without pilling, without drying out my skin, and does't burn my eyes, or have fragrance or a scent!! It actually seems exhausting but I'm on a mission!!
Your product recommendations seem pretty good, Dr. Ellis. The only product I know don’t like is the ‘Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer’ (mentioned in the description box). I’ve actually tried this moisturizer before and had a really bad experience with it. This moisturizer severely dried out my skin and created fine lines all over my face (it even created fine lines on my eyelids, which I had never experienced before). It was a pretty horrifying experience. I later learned that the ingredient drying out my skin was the hyaluronic acid (in spite of hyaluronic acid being praised as one of the most hydrating ingredients out there). Unfortunately, I didn’t figure out right away that the hyaluronic acid was responsible for drying out my skin, so I kept trying products that contained it, and my skin would become dried out and wrinkly as a result. Only after I would stop the skincare product that I was using, that’s when my skin would start bouncing back to normal and the fine lines would disappear. But those were definitely scary experiences, because I was worried that my face would get stuck like that. It was difficult to figure out why my skin was becoming dry and fine lines were suddenly forming whenever I used a moisturizer, especially since many of these were thick moisturizers that were supposed to be super hydrating. So, I looked it up to see if I could find any information about why my skin was becoming dry & wrinkly whenever I used a moisturizer, but I couldn’t find anything. Everything I found was about how great it is to use a moisturizer, but no information about why my skin was suddenly becoming dry whenever I tried using a moisturizer. Eventually, I discovered that hyaluronic acid was what was causing this, and I later learned that there were other people who experience the same problem. Even a friend of mine who has normal skin says that her skin becomes dry when she uses skincare products that contain hyaluronic acid, although in her case she can tolerate them if the hyaluronic acid is somewhere at the end of the ingredients list. In my case, my skin cannot tolerate hyaluronic acid, whether it’s at the beginning or the end of the ingredients list. Personally, I don’t think hyaluronic acid is an ingredient that should be included in any skincare products that are marketed to people with sensitive skin because it can be a problematic ingredient, and it’s also known to be inflammatory. I’m mentioning all of this in case it can help someone, because when I started out trying skincare products, nobody warned me about this. So, I was trying skincare products to help with skin issues that I was experiencing, but instead these products made my skin much worse. When I reached out asking for answers, nobody had an answer at that time to explain what was happening to me. So, I kept trying products that contained this ingredient that was harmful to my skin because I didn’t have the right information. But anyway, I think the Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer has a very nice lightweight texture, and if it didn’t have the hyaluronic acid in it, it probably would have been a really great moisturizer for people with sensitive skin.
I have used the Neogenesis Recovery which is an exosome product. I feel like it helps my skin heal faster from barrier issues and helps with minimizing pores. However is is over $300 for an oz and I am concerned about the potential skin cancer issue as my family has a history of skin cancer. So I likely will use it up and not repurchase.
Please do athletes skincare, if one has to wash more than once a day...going by bike and working out during the day, when to wash your face and which products to use when?
I just started using Murad dark spot treatment with really good results within a couple of weeks. A bit of a splurge but you only need a tiny bit , it really glides on easy. Will definitely keep it in my routine.
Do you have an opinion on the Lutronic Ultra laser? And a reminder for folks, a couple of channels have been focusing on reviewing different LED masks and they point out that the tech is constantly changing/evolving so if you already have a mask/panel you like and use regularly, don't feel pressured to go out and buy the next new thing.
Thanks Dr. Ellis! I'm interested in trying the Neocutis eye cream. Do you like both versions (firm and firm riche) or do you prefer one over the other? I've heard you mention both in past videos, so I'm curious if you've noticed a difference when using one over the other. Thanks! 😊
Sunscreen and moisturizer are very much an individual preference, my daughter hates anything that is a cream, she doesn't like the texture but tolerates lotions. We are a family that loves Avene Trixera nutri-fluid lotion for face and body. We also like their sunscreen, i never use the spray sunscreen as i usually breakout with it 😮. So a cream SPF50 is what I always buy.
I really appreciate how you mention other options for vit c even though your brand has your own version! I'm just curious, did you bench Prequel's vit c against Skinceuticals in any way? Either way, I love your brand (:
Thank you for all this information. I have lots of fine lines under my eyes and have found nothing that helps. I have tried retinaldehyde and even my tretinoin and they do nothing...any suggestions for a good eye cream? Or should I go for a moisturizing serum? Or both?? Thanks!!
The eye cream that has shown significant improvement in my under-eye wrinkles, lines, and dark circles is from “Medik 8” and it’s their “crystal retinal ceramide eye” serum, level 10 (I started at a lower “level”, but now I’m at 10, which is the strongest available). It’s quite pricey; however, the results are undeniable and it’s the one skincare product that I’m really splurging on (well, that eye cream plus the Medik8 retinal for the rest of my face). Honestly, if you’re able to give it a try, you may see results in less than 2 weeks - that was my experience. I’m sticking with this stuff!
Hello from norway 😊 Thank you for the very good and informative videos! I love them! I have been wondering about brands, we do not have all the things i see in your channel, but we have some of it. Is there any reason you do not use ZO skincare? Is this line out of date? Compared to like the medic8 and skinbetter retinols? And also, i am very fond of skincare, like all in here🥰 And have senstive skin, but would like to include many products in my routine. Thinking about, daily peel, niacinamide, hyaluronic avid, vitamin c, antiocxidants, and peptids and lipids, moisturizer and most important spf🤷♀️ Difficult to exclude something, and is too much to have it all. And how to know what products fit together. ❤
Waiting for Prequel’s launch on an affordable hyperpigmentation treatment soon! Counting on you, Dr. Ellis! ❤️
Just curious, I thought the vitamin C would qualify? What specific ingredients? 😊
Yes! Right now ive been using L-ascorbic, Azaleic acid (prescription), and mineral Spf 50 daytime , and Tret 0.1% at night. Still need several months to see if my melasma fades
Me too.
@@midlifemom5829remedy dark spot works really well for hyperpigmentation.
@@midlifemom5829 Hi 👋🏽, I have melasma as well and my skincare routine has really helped me manage it successfully. I use Timeless Vitamin C, Obagi Clear (prescription), Tretinoin 0.1%, and an avobenzone-free chemical sunscreen from Europe that contains Phenylethyl Resorcinol. I top it all off with a tinted mineral sunscreen that has DNA-repair enzymes. I haven't had any issues with melasma in over a year now! I should mention that I only use the Obagi Clear product once a year, and it lasts for about 3 months with daily use. For the other 9 months, I use Obagi Clear FX (non-prescription). 💛
Maelove Glow Maker (vitamin C serum) is phenomenal! I switched from spendy options years ago and will never look back. While you hear a lot about Timeless C, I didn’t care for the packaging (airless pump that leaked each time I depressed the pump), and the formula felt sticky and oily to me.
So glad you’re sharing the Maelove love!
I would like to see more information on aging skin. Age spots, wrinkles etc.
9:22 I have to share- I burn easily and WHEN I TELL YOU I FOUND THE ONE FOR ME…! I started using Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50++. Not only does it moisturize my face most of the day-it provides me that SPF I need living in a sunny state! ☀️
ALSO, I traveled to Greece and used this, (although applied it twice a day as I was constantly in the sun) and didn’t even slightly burn ONCE. Which is huge for my skin as I nearly always do if I slip up even once! If you haven’t yet-check out this moisturizer. And it’s so affordable for what it does!!! Moisturizer and sunscreen?? Yes please
I’m a guy and for 3 months used the Geek & Gorgeous 0.1% A-Game with their power peptides serum. What a difference in my skin. They now make a 0.2% Retinal at a brilliant price.
I second. Geek&gorgeous A-game is a great retinal, you can start with 0.05 % and work your way up to 0.2 %. And I actually prefer their C-glow over skinceuticals. There, I’ve said it. Their peptide serum is waiting in my drawer, I can’t wait for my current one to run out, though I really really like it. EDIT: can>can’t correction
Its because now the *suluxy* are higher quality than the original name brands! *COUGH CHANEL COUGH*
@@kaybee5959 I also use their power peptides. I also recommend niche beauty invisible sunscreen…that’s a game changer
@@NormaNosal-y5cwhat are you saying?
Saved so much by switching to Korean brands. My splurge is the Dr Dennis Gross pads, nothing does the same job
Korean skincare is the best!! What Korean brands/items do you use/recommend? Thanks ❤
Prequel has been blowing it out of the park. I love everything
I would love to see a video about what products to use in what order for morning and nighttime. My skin has been naturally good until this year and now I’m developing wrinkle sand blemishes on my dry skin.
I have a video on this!
@ Great! Can you link it please?
@@DrSamEllis I found it!
@@DrSamEllisCan you please put your Prequel products in order of use?! Thx! 🙏💜
Dr. Ellis please ship your brand to Canada 🇨🇦 I can’t wait to try them.
Came to say the same!!
Ditto! Please send to Canada 🇨🇦
Absolutely worth the spend on Medik8 Crystal Retinal, my sensitive reactive skin can’t tolerate tretinon, my dermatologist recommended Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1, it took me 6months to build from once a week to every night, but it is so worth it, not only can I actually use a retinal which I never thought I could but my skin has shown so much improvement, I use for signs of ageing, my other semi spurge is Naked Sundays 100% Mineral Sunscreen, my skin loves this sunscreen and it does not like many, and it’s so beautiful to use, it actually replaced my tinted moisturiser and foundation as well as being a beautiful sunscreen, it’s like a little tint a little coverage a little blurring and my skin but better.
The rest of my skin care is from local pharmacy using products again recommended by my derm, my skin has never looks better, I spend less on skin care even with my 2 spurge and semi spurge products, and get compliments on my skin looking flawless (a big change to a few years ago pre dermatologist referral).
Loving your videos Dr Sam and find your advise in line with my own derm Dr Ann.
Medik8 products makes your skin so soft and beautiful, even old acne scars disappears with the Crystal Retinal.
It is the bomb.😊
Dr Ellis, I am 70. Skin looks quite good. I am actually using less make up. I do use sunscreen. Drug store moisturizing..
For a simple lady, a lot of these products are overwhelming. I am noticing i don't have the glow as i use to. Could you recommend what i could use for a little pick me up please?
I do get milia, so want to be careful. Not a wet shine, just a glow...the way i feel inside.
Very much appreciated 😊
Ty
I have been using the Prequel balm as my eye cream. It has made such a difference in moisturizing my eye area. My eye area is always irritated due to eczema.
My eyes have stopped itching.
Thank you again for Prequel.
Also, the ointment balm was helpful with eczema on the lips, but it was too far to gone, and I needed to actually use medical ointment. But once my lips are back to normal, I will be using the ointment again for my lips. So many of your products are worth it.
I’ve been using the Vanicream Daily Moisturizer for years and I find it’s a really good product and a affordable price point!😊
This might be a controversial opinion, but I never spend money on a first cleanse, i.e. a cleansing balm or formulated cleansing oil. I use a mixture of castor oil and jojoba oil as my first cleanse (and Prequel's Gleanser as my second!) and it works amazingly well, removes all of my makeup and sunscreen and leaves my skin so soft. This mixture is way less expensive than pretty much any pre-packaged cleansing balm or oil out there and works just as well, if not better.
Timeless vitamin C serum is so good too. 26 $ CAD for 1 oz. It's the maximum I wanna go for a serum. I store it in the fridge to slow down the oxidation since it has almost the same formulation as the skinceuticals one. I got the 10% and I am working my way up for the 20% in few months 😉
During the holidays and several times during the year Timeless offers 40% off products! 👍
@annedon776 that's so cool. Thanks 👍
I love the Timeless vitamin c
Hi! If you are in 🇨🇦 try the Regimen Lab Vitamin C, it is great and it has antioxidants and glycerin for hydration.
Its because now the *suluxy* are higher quality than the original name brands! *COUGH CHANEL COUGH*
I knew early on that eye creams are never worth it. I finally bought my first eye serum with the BOJ ginseng eye serum after seeing it mentioned so many times on RUclips. I have always avoided my eye area because my fave Olay retinol moisturizer stung my eyes.
BOJ eye serum changed that for me.
In short, if you have issues with retinol around your eyes like me, try an eye serum with retinol.
Love your honesty here. Two products I love (both in the save category) are the Lubriderm Advanced Moisture Therapy Unscented with pro-ceramides, and the Garnier Ombrelle Complete SPF 60 sunscreen with mexoryl. Both are drugstore products (Shoppers here in Canada), both are marketed as body but I find they work fine on my face too. They work well under the makeup I use too, which includes the Sephora house brand skin tint.
I appreciate your sobering honesty here. Refreshing considering the work we live in. Thank you for that.
I typically only splurge ($50-$60 at most) on moisturizer - I just love the experience of a plush moisturizer. Eadem’s Cloud Cushion is my all-time fave. I also love the Dr. Dennis Gross peels… BUT I stock up on them only when they go on sale (usually Sephora has awesome discounts during Black Friday).
Your viideos are so informative as well as practical. I'm vision-impaired, so I'm reliant upon hearing a clear narrative. My splurge has and will always continue to be, sunscreen. No question. Still, sunscreens have come a long way, and you shouldn't have to pay too much, to be able to still get reliable results. Any sunscreen is only as effective as the consistency and amount with which it's applied. I've been using an SPF daily, since I was in my teens, and I'm about to turn 52. I remember being teased in high school about my fixation with applyng 'sun cream' versus slathering myself in baby oil. I'd far rather continue to strive for prevention, rather than 'perfection'.
I fully agree on getting some affordable skincare items. It's so worth it and unnecessary to spend esp on cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreen. You are 100% right. I think certain serums or creams that are focusing on issues are worth it. I love your cleanser and C. I used Maelove for awhile. It's very nice but your line is just WOW and I LOVE that it's affordable. You can have terrific skin with affordable skincare. Ppl don't understand this. You do need to wear sunscreen and a wide brim hat though :))
Your brand is amazing. Will you be coming out with just a facial moisturizer? I hope for dry skin.
I lovvveeee your prequel body cleanse in a pump. It’s in my shower. I’ve never loved a body cleanser more. I look forward to using it so much!!
I've been using and impressed by Elf's Holy Hydration moisturizers. My skin is normal/dry and this line works great.
Hello, how are you? I love having multiple steps in my skincare routine, though I know it’s not really necessary. So, here’s what I’m thinking: I’ll choose a brand I like, that’s accessible where I live, and that won’t make me hesitant to buy products, especially sunscreen, and then I’ll stick to that brand for my routine. I know this approach isn’t exactly dermatologist-approved, but I love fragrances, nice scents, and glass packaging-all that kind of thing. I find all of this in L’Oréal products. I can balance them with tretinoin, and another brand I really like is Nivea. I think they have great products, very moisturizing, very tolerable for sensitive skin, with long-lasting hydration. Their sunscreens are easy to spread, which is especially convenient for me since I have a short beard. I’d rather combine products this way than spend more and feel hesitant to use the moisturizer, serum, or sunscreen, or restrict my routine so much that it feels boring, making me lose motivation to stick to it. Greetings from Brazil 😊!
Amazing. I hope I look this good in my 50s. I’m getting nervous but thankful we have these resources. 🙏
@@nataliemores I hope I look like this in my 50s too 😅
My skin can't do without acids. Try as I might to not use Sunday Riley's Good Genes, it's the single most effective product in my routine. I also love Benefit's Shrink Wrap. I have found cleaners and serums don't have a large effect, but for me, moisturizer does. Dior Capture Totale is The One.
I love your Prequel sunscreen 🧴
I just purchased the Allies Moisturizer. Thank you Doc for given the best recommendations !!
LOVE ALL the PREQUEL products!!
What is on our skin in this video?? Tinted moisturizer or a foundation?? Its amaze!
Dior forever skin glow foundation! Thank you!
I was wondering the same thing! Glowy & beautiful
The price per oz/ml is so real.
I'm still studying and don't have stable income, so spending 20+ bucks on a skincare product is already a lot for me. I was so hesitant to buy my first K-beauty product because of the price, but then I realized that some of the sizes are so big I would actually spend more buying 'more affordable' smaller products (like stuff from the Ordinary, which I still love) than when buying one big product thus spending more at once
I have been using City Beauty products. Have you heard of them? I heard good and bad about them. I am interested in a good retinol body lotion. Can you recommend some? Thanks so much. Ilene
Everything I'm able to buy in h7ge packages, I buy. My face moisturizer, cleanser, shampoo and conditioner are 1L bottles, my face SPF is a 250ml tube. Watching for price/volume is Everything when budgeting. That and buying when there are great discounts and having a little stash at home
Great video! Just splurged on the AOS moisturizer a few days ago, excited you think it it’s worth it. Definitely agree Prequel vitamin C is top notch and cannot wait to repurchase 🤞🏻 black Friday sale. I invested in a red light mask and don’t use it nearly enough to make it worth the splurge. Someone help me with consistency tips. Pregnancy flares my rosacea so badly so I know it would actually help. Stratia has some amazing products and not nearly enough hype, their moisturizes are phenomenal.
I have seven nieces all but one are in their twenties. All will be receiveing Prequel for Xmas this year. I love it and to me there's something for everyone. I'm super appreciative of the quality and affordability of your brand.
That's actually so sweet 😊 my relatives usually stick to giving us money now because they don't want to buy something unnecessary for us, but it's still nice to receive something you can physically hold (although I'm obviously grateful for the money)
@johanaantonova740 Aw, thank you. I usually do give them gift cards, too. Everyone is so busy these day, things aren't easy for anyone but I know younger ppl are dealing with alot right now. I thought maybe making them a little basket of the basics like the gleanser (which I freaking love) would maybe help to remind them to take a little time out for themselves. A little self care. Thank you btw, your comment was so sweet and appreciated.
I do have a question what I try to find an answer for a while now and nobody can answer: what should I use first in the morning , the hialuronic acid or vitamin C , they both have the same consistency!! Please help and thank you !
If you have sensitive skin and use retinol, when or how do you work the Dr Dennis Gross peel in? Thank you Dr. Ellis!
My cleanser is 20 bucks and I use it for approximately 6-8 months or more on an everyday basis. Here in Germany this is an absolute splurge because people buy cleansers for 3-6 Eur from the drugstore. I always try to buy more elevated but also hypoallergenic formulas and once I find something I will stick for it. It is so freeing! I love skincare but I have rosacea and 99, 9% of products are not great for me.
Dr. Sam, is it possible to get vitamin C in a form of a face cream/moisturizer? Do you have some recommendations? I don't like how serums feel on my skin, they give me this sticky sensation so I am not likely to use them. Thank you for all the work that you do 😊
I love your brand. Specially the skin barrier balm, so good
@@carlaabbott8506 thank you so much!!
One thing I no longer splurge on is micellar water, I used caudalie's for many years, but I found bioderma's formula much better for my sensitive skin.
I’m using your line & absolutely 😊 love it! I too use to expensive products, thought they were the only ones that really worked, we’re still told that! I’m saving money on good products
Tell me more about full body skin care! The lotion I love most is Kheil’s Crème de Corps, but it is so pricey! Often I settle for Nivea’s Skin Firming or Gold Bond’s Ultimate Healing. I’d love guidance on what ingredients to look for and what to avoid in terms of full body skin care.
Get the Gold Bond overnight retinol lotion. It has urea which helps moisturize & deflake the skin, plus retinol!
@ ok, I took your advice and had to come back here and thank you! This stuff is great!
@@BartonEnglish1 I'm glad! I'm just waiting for Walmart to dupe it!
I just did a PRF microneedling treatment, $600! Love it and my face and neck are happy❤️
where did you have it done?
@ I had it done in lancaster, PA. A nurse withdraws the blood and separates the plasma with a machine. The plasma is put in you skin by a aesthetician while microneedling with a pen. It is great but expensive and worth the money if you can afford it. Never look for deals to do this treatment.
This was a really fantastic video. So important to know what’s worth spending on and what isn’t 😊
There is a product by Pond's called Rejuveness that is just like the Sunday Riley Good Genes. The first or second ingredient is Lactic Acid. It's just as good and much cheaper.
Really? Because Good Genes is amazing but soon expensive. I have one bottle of Good Genes left. I stacked discounts and coupons to get 2 for the price of one.
Can you talk about using Hydroquinone and other actives together? I already use it every other night with my Tretinoin and a layer of vanicream,, but can I use it with Vit C, Peptides, cica? What about skipping then vanicream and using a moisturizing oil like squalan e?
Thanks for the great video Dr. Sam! I always loved and used drug store SPF, there are so many that work and are reasonably priced. My new love is ISDIN's tinted mineral SPF 50. I never thought I'd spend that kind of money but it's so effective, elegant, lightweight, my skin but better. Total game changer. Speaking of save or splurge, have you heard of TRUology skincare? They have a 20% THD Serum with other skin brightening antioxidants that's fantastic. It's not cheap though, it's $132. They also have a retinAL .2% serum, also pricey... Wanted to know your thoughts!
Thank you for the recommendations! My family has been pressuring me for a Christmas wishlist for a few weeks. Now I can give them one. 😍
But one tiny thing confused me about your links: You marked links to your own brand as affiliate links. I always thought affiliate links were there to pay someone else for influencing for your products. 😅
I agree with you on everything except exosomes. We brought plated into my husbands practice because the science and research behind it is fantastic, plus their patents around extraction and lipid protection. Plated has transformed my face and it’s the only super expensive product I’ll continue buying!
Thank you for your great content, Dr. Ellis. I heard you mention growth factors but I don’t believe you talked about them. Do you think the good ones, such as Neogenesis are worth the hefty price?
The Multi-Quench serum is SO good! 🙌 please come out with an eye cream 💜
thoughts about putting tretinoin around the orbital bone?
Hi Doctor, could you please make a video about methylene blue? And how to use it both internally and externally for best results?
Hi Dr Sam. Is your barrier therapy moisturizer coming back in stock soon? Thank u❤
All her videos are so educational to me! I’ve learned so much about my skin (and others’ actually too) and how to navigate everything skincare 0ver the past year thanks to this lovely brilliant lady. I continue to learn everyday thanks to her educational derm content and I am all here for it. ❤
I’ve always been a skeptic about pricy skincare and you’ve confirmed it. A lot of the claims in ads showing young women are a con. I use the basics from the pharmacy or supermarket, and retinol my doctor prescribed. That will have to do. Companies prey on women’s insecurities to sell their expensive overpriced lotions and potions.
Thank you Dr. Ellis! Over the years, I have bought ingrediencies used in high-end skincare and DIYed my own to save money. Watching your videos, I've started wondering whether it's actually harmful for me to put all of these ingrediencies into either an inexpensive toner or a cream (according to each of their own recommended utilization ratios). Here's a list of these ingrediencies: Allantoin，SY-DP9, PPG-9 DIGLYCERYL ETHER, VC-IP (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate), Alpha Arbutin, SK-influx® V MB by Evonik, Ceramide 3, SymCalmin, Dragocalm, SymRelief100, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, ACTIValoe Aloe Vera Gel 10X, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Phytosterols (and) Tocopheryl Acetate (and) Bisabolol, D-panthenol USP, Primalhyal 3K(hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid), JUVENESSENCE AD(Algae extract), Vitamin E, Ectoin natural, Retinol 50C, Repair complex CLR-PF.
If you haven't talked about fungal acne on the face and scalp then please do, it makes skincare so hard for me as a dry skin person.
Also what I do with sunscreen to save money is that I use a face sunscreen I love for my face alone and use a comfortable body sunscreen for my neck and chest area.
Waiting for Prequel to be available in Europe!
Great video ! I ordered the Allies of Skin multi functional product. Always looking for products to do several things at one time! Thanks for your great informative advice. I use some spendy ones from Derm's office and not so spendy ones also.
Love these kinds of videos, they're so hopeful 🥰 Dr. Ellis would you do a video on what skin & hair products are worth diy-ing vs buying?
Have you ever demonstrated the Prequel vitamin C? I feel like too much product is being dispersed. Did I get a bag pump?
Dr Ellis, I just purchased the DR Dennis peel pads, extra strength. I am currently using a tretinoin prescription. How can I work these peel pads into my routine? Is it recommended not to use the peel pads the same night I’m using tretinoin?
Still waiting for prequel to be available in the UK! 🤞🏽🤞🏽
Can you please explain growth factors
your content is great. Is Prequel available in the UK?
I've been using a lot of affordable drug store and k beauty, but I can't seem to be able to give up my Estee Lauder ANR. It's the only product I splurge on
I love your recommendations and advice. I got the lumire firm riche eye cream and wasn’t impressed. I personally didn’t see a difference when compared to other eye creams. Have you tried the riche formula? I’m wondering if the original one is better.
Very helpful. What a voice of sanity!
I just discovered you. I do have Tatcha Indigo Midnight Repair. It is wonderful & expensive. FYI when Amazon has been having their Amazon Prime Days it is about $20 cheaper than through the company. I am old with sensitive red dry skin, and wrinkles & dark spots. I did do injections in my 40’s but not for years. I have spent a lot with products from Kate Somerville line. I think it is expensive Her products were reduced in the last Amazon Prime sale too. She does have a few things that I can use that I don’t break out from. DeliKate Soothing Cleanser, Goat Milk Cleanser & DeliKate Recovery Cream which Is on par with Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair. All of these are cheaper than most of her specialized creams. She now has a tinted Sunscreen but it still has the SPF smell that I do not tolerate. I will look into some of the products you recommended. Thank You.
I feel that sunscreen prices are CRAZY high considering we NEED to use significant amounts EVERYDAY!! It seems like I'm constantly on the hunt for the very least expensive sunsreen that layers well over and under skincare and makeup without pilling, without drying out my skin, and does't burn my eyes, or
have fragrance or a scent!! It actually seems exhausting but I'm on a mission!!
Your product recommendations seem pretty good, Dr. Ellis. The only product I know don’t like is the ‘Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer’ (mentioned in the description box). I’ve actually tried this moisturizer before and had a really bad experience with it. This moisturizer severely dried out my skin and created fine lines all over my face (it even created fine lines on my eyelids, which I had never experienced before). It was a pretty horrifying experience. I later learned that the ingredient drying out my skin was the hyaluronic acid (in spite of hyaluronic acid being praised as one of the most hydrating ingredients out there). Unfortunately, I didn’t figure out right away that the hyaluronic acid was responsible for drying out my skin, so I kept trying products that contained it, and my skin would become dried out and wrinkly as a result. Only after I would stop the skincare product that I was using, that’s when my skin would start bouncing back to normal and the fine lines would disappear. But those were definitely scary experiences, because I was worried that my face would get stuck like that. It was difficult to figure out why my skin was becoming dry and fine lines were suddenly forming whenever I used a moisturizer, especially since many of these were thick moisturizers that were supposed to be super hydrating. So, I looked it up to see if I could find any information about why my skin was becoming dry & wrinkly whenever I used a moisturizer, but I couldn’t find anything. Everything I found was about how great it is to use a moisturizer, but no information about why my skin was suddenly becoming dry whenever I tried using a moisturizer. Eventually, I discovered that hyaluronic acid was what was causing this, and I later learned that there were other people who experience the same problem. Even a friend of mine who has normal skin says that her skin becomes dry when she uses skincare products that contain hyaluronic acid, although in her case she can tolerate them if the hyaluronic acid is somewhere at the end of the ingredients list. In my case, my skin cannot tolerate hyaluronic acid, whether it’s at the beginning or the end of the ingredients list. Personally, I don’t think hyaluronic acid is an ingredient that should be included in any skincare products that are marketed to people with sensitive skin because it can be a problematic ingredient, and it’s also known to be inflammatory. I’m mentioning all of this in case it can help someone, because when I started out trying skincare products, nobody warned me about this. So, I was trying skincare products to help with skin issues that I was experiencing, but instead these products made my skin much worse. When I reached out asking for answers, nobody had an answer at that time to explain what was happening to me. So, I kept trying products that contained this ingredient that was harmful to my skin because I didn’t have the right information. But anyway, I think the Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer has a very nice lightweight texture, and if it didn’t have the hyaluronic acid in it, it probably would have been a really great moisturizer for people with sensitive skin.
I have used the Neogenesis Recovery which is an exosome product. I feel like it helps my skin heal faster from barrier issues and helps with minimizing pores. However is is over $300 for an oz and I am concerned about the potential skin cancer issue as my family has a history of skin cancer. So I likely will use it up and not repurchase.
Please do athletes skincare, if one has to wash more than once a day...going by bike and working out during the day, when to wash your face and which products to use when?
Excellent info. Thank you. Love your honesty and ethics-despite creating your own line, you also recommend other products too. Classy!
I just started using Murad dark spot treatment with really good results within a couple of weeks. A bit of a splurge but you only need a tiny bit , it really glides on easy. Will definitely keep it in my routine.
What LED face mask do you recommend?
Extremely valuable information. Greatly appreciated. Love your channel. You always do such a thorough job. Thank you!
Great video, super helpful. I would like to know more about using sunscreen and recommendations for ones that suit under makeup
If I’m using Retin-A should I also be using something like the Peel Pads? Or is that too much? My skin is not sensitive. Great video. Thank you.
The Dennis Gross Peel Pads confuse me. I thought we weren't supposed to use exfoliants and retinol on the same night?
@@lindsayoxby3377 unless formulated to be used together!
Do you have an opinion on the Lutronic Ultra laser? And a reminder for folks, a couple of channels have been focusing on reviewing different LED masks and they point out that the tech is constantly changing/evolving so if you already have a mask/panel you like and use regularly, don't feel pressured to go out and buy the next new thing.
I would like to see your overview and recommendations on common brands like Olay, L’Oréal, Mary Kay, Limelife, etc.
Hi Dr Sam we live in Hawaii and have a 9yo son whom wears sunblock daily, can you recommend a type of facial wash for kids? Mahalo!
Thanks Dr. Ellis! I'm interested in trying the Neocutis eye cream. Do you like both versions (firm and firm riche) or do you prefer one over the other? I've heard you mention both in past videos, so I'm curious if you've noticed a difference when using one over the other. Thanks! 😊
I enjoy both! I’ve been more into the riche lately as my under eyes have gotten a bit drier.
Sunscreen and moisturizer are very much an individual preference, my daughter hates anything that is a cream, she doesn't like the texture but tolerates lotions. We are a family that loves Avene Trixera nutri-fluid lotion for face and body. We also like their sunscreen, i never use the spray sunscreen as i usually breakout with it 😮. So a cream SPF50 is what I always buy.
Dr Ellis I have 2 questions. First, can we use your serum with retina ? Second, do you plan to have a black Friday sale? Thank you
Many years ago, Orlane had a mist that I felt was worth every penny it cost. I was so glad that I followed the beauty consultant’s recommendation.
your hair looks beautiful!
Hello, I love your videos. In your opinion would the Evertone Omniglow Face & Neck + Microcurrent Mask be a good one for red light therapy?
i love that you brought up cost per amount! i track my skincare in notion, and one of the columns is $/ml.
Super useful video. Thank you!
The lisa eldridge cleanser is the one that surprised me a lot. I also suffer from rosacea and most cleansers leave my skin dry.The Lisa's one did not.
I really appreciate how you mention other options for vit c even though your brand has your own version! I'm just curious, did you bench Prequel's vit c against Skinceuticals in any way? Either way, I love your brand (:
I just started a DNA enzyme repair Photozyme. Too soon to say I see results but I do like the formula consistency.
the word you were looking for was "unit price" - when trying to accurately compare product pricing...love your content btw! :)
Thank you Dr. Sam for information we can use😊
Dr Sam this is so informative. Thank you so much
Thank you for all this information. I have lots of fine lines under my eyes and have found nothing that helps. I have tried retinaldehyde and even my tretinoin and they do nothing...any suggestions for a good eye cream? Or should I go for a moisturizing serum? Or both?? Thanks!!
The eye cream that has shown significant improvement in my under-eye wrinkles, lines, and dark circles is from “Medik 8” and it’s their “crystal retinal ceramide eye” serum, level 10 (I started at a lower “level”, but now I’m at 10, which is the strongest available). It’s quite pricey; however, the results are undeniable and it’s the one skincare product that I’m really splurging on (well, that eye cream plus the Medik8 retinal for the rest of my face). Honestly, if you’re able to give it a try, you may see results in less than 2 weeks - that was my experience. I’m sticking with this stuff!
@antoinettechevalier2453 Thank you!! I agree there are some things to splurge on 😁
Hello from norway 😊
Thank you for the very good and informative videos! I love them!
I have been wondering about brands, we do not have all the things i see in your channel, but we have some of it.
Is there any reason you do not use ZO skincare? Is this line out of date? Compared to like the medic8 and skinbetter retinols?
And also, i am very fond of skincare, like all in here🥰
And have senstive skin, but would like to include many products in my routine.
Thinking about, daily peel, niacinamide, hyaluronic avid, vitamin c, antiocxidants, and peptids and lipids, moisturizer and most important spf🤷♀️
Difficult to exclude something, and is too much to have it all.
And how to know what products fit together.
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Are you guys doing a Black Friday sale? 😊 👀
I’d love to get your thoughts on Biologique Recherche Lotion P50.
It’s really nice! Smells bad but effective 😅
It’s so good! Smells likeChloraseptic throat spray, but it works great!