Thanks kelly I really enjoy these kind of videos and it is so creative of you to come up with this unique idea of "This or That" I haven't seen anyone else doing this before...Your efforts are truly admirable One request please do a this or that for neogen dermalogy micro essence vs mishha time revolution essence and name the winner Thanks
Thank you, Alice! It's really good to know you enjoy these videos! I have the neogen up for testing soon, haven't gotten my hands on Missha yet (tired it years ago and liked it) but the ultimate plan is to have a This or That showdown between them!👍
@@michaelcrisci516 I agree! James Welsh raves about the Neogen one, while Liah Yoo raves about the Primera one. I'm planning to buy the Neogen on soon because I need an essence in my skincare routine and it's also cheaper but I've been debating so much
This or that: Kelly Driscoll and her amazing skin barrier repairing advice and Korean skincare knowledge or any other skincare guru? Kelly Driscoll! Top pick FOR SURE!
Great video!! I love that you've been taking a more fragrance/essential oil free approach and mention them on the products. Is there a moisturizer you use when you skip all your hydrating steps? There's times I'm too tired to use toner/essence etc, but my moisturizer alone won't do, it leaves my face super dry if I use it on its own (I use Cerave cream)
Oh that's hard to say because I never skip those steps! I think I could do an emergency cream with a few layers of the same toner (it's very quick to apply) and maybe this illiyoon cream!
Kelly thank you for always having the best, detailed information about each product and key ingredients in these products. I love being educated on the functionality of products and why they are or aren’t good and what they target! I wanted to get a Propolis product but I’m trying not to overwhelm my skin with too many products as I am on prescription topical creams such as retin-a, antibiotics ect but I do have the Klairs blue midnight calming cream and I’m glad you explained that it’s not so much a moisturizer because I never felt like it was and now I know why. ❤️ I’m super sensitive so I’m into the Soon Jung 2x Barrier intensive cream and the Illiyoon Ceramide concentrate.
I feel you on wanting to take things slow, it's really the best route to take for skin! If you're sensitive I think you'll really love that soon jung cream, such a great minimal product plus you can't turn down some good madecassoside for sensitive skin!
Kelly Driscoll yes!! I actually like to layer my creams so I like to go in with the Cosrx nourishing rice mask and then the Soon Jung one on top. I sometime throw the Klairs cream when I need it. 🥰
Great video. Lol, you’re so right... soooo many products so little time/money! I think you’ll really love the Soon Jung Cica Balm when you get around to it. Amorepacific needs to put you on their payroll for converting so many of us to Illiyoon.
Great video! Thanks to you, I'm finally seeing results with the Midnight Blue Calming Cream. You had explained before that it wasn't a moisturizer, something that I didn't know... And now I use it under the Soon Jung 2x Barrier Cream. I'm recovering from an irritation period and these two were the only fragance free skincare products I had available. Funny thing is that I felt at first that the 2x Barrier Cream was a little occlusive, using by itself. Now my skin got used to it and it feels lighter.
Oh so glad to hear they're working together to help your skin! The klairs product does work well for irritation and the soon jung is a perfect pair with it!
Soon Jung felt too occlusive on my skin and broke me out. Recently ordered klairs midnight blue so hopefully that works for me. Great comparison breakdowns!
Hi Kelly! Great, informative video as always. It really helps us out in considering which products we want to buy when there’s so many similar ones out there! I would like to see a comparison between the isntree hyaluronic acid toner and the Rovectin skin essentials activating treatment lotion, both are fragrance free, and have several types of hyaluronic acid! Thanks ❤️☺️
Kelly!! ❤️❤️❤️As always amazing in depth review of all products. I have tried both the propolis products and prefer skinfood even though it is slightly tacky. I am currently using both soon jung as well as as iliyoon (just started 2 days back). I am having some texture issues. I feel like my skin is reacting to the colder weather. Please do a video on actives (Vit c, retinol, aha, bha, niacinamide etc) and your routine and products that you like. Also a video on hair care would be great! Thanks for the wealth of information. Loving all your Instagram posts and videos here 😘
I'm early in the works (researching and ordering products) for a k-beauty body products video so definitely some hair products will be included! I've been a long time fan of shiseido tsubaki shampoo and conditioner!👍
It seems like the iope cream is quite similar to the innisfree bija cica balm. You should try it! Works wonders for me in calming down irritation almost effectively immediately. Super affordable and probably one of the few products from the innisfree line that is fragrance free too!
@@KellyDriscoll I got my on Illiyon and IOPE hut I can't decide whic one - my skin is dehidrated and dry, most heavy crems dries me out even more. Kelly, help me decide between these to. Xxx
Really love the product pairings you choose for these videos! Almost every product I had my doubts for have been mentioned, thank you so much for the detailed input. It really has been helpful for making a purchasing decision!
Gosh, I've watched some of your videos today and i have no words , idk you have just left me speechless🤐 so much valuable information in a video from A to Z everything, and i didn't even get bored, so easy to understand just wOW 🙀😻 You're so different, offer such strong advice/opinions on products and the best thing is you're not like go try this and that and also this and check it out yourself like thats not why i am here cuz i wanna know what i don't know and what i should use, and you've helped me sooo soo much 🤗 simply you're the best 😘
I love the iunik propolis serum texture! Just received my yesstyle order. I absolutely love the iope cica cream too!! Amazing comforting feeling. Can I apply my cica cream after my snail repair cream or should it be the opposite? The snail treatment is much thinner though
Girl, I L O V E you. Where have you been all this time? This channel is *eveything* I have been looking for on youtube for the past 3 years. I found it by accident while looking for more k beauty info. OMG. We even share the skin tone (but my skin is oily 🤷♀️ well I guess there's no such thing as perfect huh? Lol). Your videos are so good. Thank you for everything you post. I get so much info I need. 🤩 amazing.
I never really figured out why the Klairs cream didn't work out as well as I thought it should. But what you said here really sounds familiar. Thank you for talking this through so well!
Just stumble on these and i have to say that i really enjoy the iunik propolis serum, been using it for a year now, it really helps with acne and now i have cleat skin ☺
I have been so tempted to order the Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence but I keep taking it out of my cart. Uhm after this video, it might make a come back lol...Thanks for your ingredients breakdown. Us skincare nerds really need that level of detail! ;)
Same here. Love your channel and I am very intrigued about K beauty. Because of you I just placed my first Yesstyle order and I can't wait for it to arrive 😍🙈🤗 I used your code to save few pounds. Regards from the UK
I actually use the illiyoon at night and soon jung in morning! I do like them for different purposes, the soon jung is nice if I'm feeling like I went in a little heavy with other layers and just need something lighter! Illyoon is what I grab when I need nourishment, or some extra moisture when skin is a little agitated.
Kelly Driscoll Thanks Kelly! I actually meant to refer to the IOPE Derma Cica Cream (not Soon Jung) in comparison with illiyoon haha sorry! I’m contemplating which one to buy as my next moisturizer (I’ve tried Soon Jung and it was alright- but like you said, everyone’s skin reacts differently)
Hi Kelly, I could really use a recommendation for a moisturizer for my husband. He has combo/oily skin but with rough flaky patches right in the oiliest areas (between the eyebrows and sies of the nose). Those areas also tend to be red/sensitive, especially during tue winter months. With the help of your videos (especially clogged pores/dehydrated skin) I put together a regimen for him which he actually sticks to :D and seems to help a lot. The only thing I haven't figured out is the right moisturizer. It shouldn't be too heavy cause he hates the feeling of heavy/oily/sticky creams but should still be moisturizing and kind of calming and not adding to the clogged pores in and around his nose.... sry for the long comment :D but I really hope you can recommend one or two products. Thanks for your work! :)
Hmmm that's a tough one but maybe check out cerve moisturizing lotion (not cream) it's lighter than the cream but still has the good moisturizing capabilities, with those dry patches and dehydration he most likely need good moisturization to help get things in balance.
@@KellyDriscoll Thanks for taking the time to respond :) Does it do anything for the redness? I thought maybe the moisturizer should also have some calming/healing ingredients like honey or green tea or something?
@@otty5108 Thanks for your suggestion, I was actually looking into tue Cosrx one. Is it moisturizing enough or just hydrating? Also does it help with calming/reducing redness?
Lisa Blume I would recommend the Peach and Lilly matcha cream. Very light and great finish, but super comforting and full of antioxidants. Incredible formulation!!
Skinfood declared bankruptcy in 2018, and then stated a desire to go into the US online market. It is virtually hard to get it online here, and in South Korea, as I discovered in 2019, the Skinfood stores are mostly non-existent. Even here in the pharmacies, in Southeast Asia, you can no longer find the brand......
Dear Kelly, thanks for the video, and for all your content actually - thoroughly done and eloquently conveyed. Regarding iUnik serum - I've been surprised that you (and in fact no-one) didn't refer to the fact that it contains witch hazel. Which is an astringent, it can be drying and sometimes can contribute developing an allergy. In iUnik serum witch hazel appears quite down on the list, but it's there. This has been a reason I, although have been contemplating on buying the serum, still haven't done it. Your thoughts?
Yes it has witch hazel and rose water as well! I don't find the iunik to be drying or have any stringent properties but of course if you have an individual sensitivity to the ingredient it's probably best to avoid.
I live this episodes! I just can't get enough of Kelly xD I've been binge watching all this golden videos and my 2 orders on the way from Yesstyle are full of advices and choices I made with the help of this amazing tools Kelly gives us. Laneige cream skin, Soon Jung ph5.5 toner, keep cool toner and the TIA'm Vita B5.... also that beautiful cream eyeshadow! I cant wait to repair and pamper my skin with all this goodness. I may become a tonerholic too Ahaha xD But my skin needs it, it craves hydration. Btw, i have the Mamonde Hibiscus ceramide light cream on the way, heard lot of good things about it even though it haves some essential oils, did you ever thought and/or try this cream?
💕😊I can't wait to hear how your products work out, they're some excellent choices! I haven't personally tried the mamonde but have also heard good things!
Thank you so much for the comparison! 😄 I've just bought the iUnik's serum two weeks ago. 😔 Is it okay to use the propolis serum with AHAs/BHAs, retinols or azelaic acid in a routine since it has 12% vitamin C in it or not? x.x
Hi Kelly! With so may K-beauty products that each contain different star ingredients, I am wondering if there are things we shouldn't use at the same time? I have acquired several different products now and I don't know if I can/should use everything together? Some things I have are Secret Key Aloe Toner, Earth Recipe Energy Boosting Toner, Cosrx AHA/BHA toner, The Plant Base Ceramide serum, The Plant Base Collagen serum, iUnik Propolis serum, Etude House 5.5 toner, pyunkang yui toner, Laneige cream skin refiner, tonymoly chok chok watery green tea moisturizer. I also use a vitamin c serum and sometimes at night a moisturizer containing retinol. Of course I don't put all of those on my face at once but just curious what things in K-beauty we shouldn't mix.
I don't see any reason why, in theory you can't use them all together. I do recommend using actives (aha, bha, vitamin c, retinol) in separate routines, less because they don't mix and more because it can potentially be irritating to skin.
@@KellyDriscoll thank you for taking the time to read my long comment! I can really tell that you do a lot of research and I value your opinion! Would love to know your thoughts on Sukoyaka Suhada Urea Moisturizing Lotion. 😁
First time seeing ur video THANK U! I recently switched to K-Beauty (except Hydrasurge CLINIQUE HG!!) I'm now a subscriber can't wait to check out ur other videos
I love your videos so much! I pin your product recs to my skincare pinterest board. Then I imagine what it would be like if I could actually afford all these things and create my dream skincare routine 😄
Hi Kelly. I love you “this or that” videos! I’m looking for a new moisturizer. Can you help me choose one? I have acne and very sensitive skin. I don’t use any fragrance or essential oils in my skin care. I’m on Retin A so my skin tends to be dry and sometimes still a little oily in the T zone. Do you think the Soon Jung 2x barrier cream, illyoon or the iope will be better for me?
Hard to say, the iope and illiyoon have more calming and anti-acne benefits, might be best to concentrate on those, both are moisturizing but lightweight enough to suit combo/dry skin.
Hi Kelly, nice video. I’m using the Klairs sometimes as a spot treatment but it isn’t too moisturizing. Looking for a calming moisturizer with calming effect. Is the IOPE suitable for combination/oily skin?
Hi Kelly, do u still feel those encapsulated ceramides in Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream these days? I was able to feel them quite obviously in my first tube but the 2nd one which was a travel size, there aren't any so I thought it was the small tube size and never think much, today, I opened the big 500 ml tub, again there is no capsules.
Hello.. Actually I am teens and I have combination and sensitive skin type so which moisturizer will be better for me iliyoon moisturizer or soon jung moisturizer pls tell me I will wait to get your reply😊
Hi ! I love your videos!!!! love skincare and layering. Right now I’m layering essences then I use the Paula’s choice 10% niacinamide booster( check the ingredients) next a Tranexamic acid combo serum and different hyaluronic serum... then cerave pm. Any other choices that might be better? Or other suggestions of things to add. I can get mild slight rosacea flare ups once in awhile and I like to keep the skin barrier strong. I’d say I’m normal skin and get a bit dehydrated sometimes . Thanks so much!
They definitely could be compared against each other as well. Soon jung does fall more into the moisturizer category texture wise so I chose the klairs and iope as special irritation treatments for the 1st segment.
Hey! Please, try to compare Benton aloe hyaluron cream with Aromatica 95% natural aloe aqua cream (I think Aromatica is very underestimated, I love that brand!
Hi Kelly, I'm considering buying the Skinfood royal honey essence as a winter hydrator, it seems great however I see a lot of people raving about it more so for dry skin and as I have combination skin, i'm afraid it won't work for me, would you be able to help me with this?
@@KellyDriscoll It's unfortunate that in the meantime I found it's not fungal acne safe at all :/ it's a shame since everyone seems to love it. Thank you anyway!
What's your opinion on the A'Pieu madecassoside cream? Or the Skin&lab medicica cream? I have the klairs but wants somthing different when I'm through. IOPE is on my radar also.
I am interested in buying from yesstyle. Can anyone tell me if the shipping take a while because of customs or is there an average customs charge? Thanks!
Depends where you are but I usually wait about 2 weeks for my orders to the states for items that are in stock (if you're in a hurry make sure to filter your search for in stock items). No problem with customs and if you have to pay customs yesstyle has a form you fill out for a refund on the fees!
Can you make a video about the best skincare items under makeup? I have liked for example the Snail bee high content essence and Deep green tea lotion from Benton. Have noticed also that sheet masks can be a disaster before a foundation application... So warning about the failures would be nice too. I know that your channel is about K-beauty, but as you wear makeup, have you noticed some examples of makeup items that your skin wouldn't tolerate and which on the opposite have relatively good ingredients... We just put so much effort on searching the best skincare but then kind of settle for less in our makeup products! Or have you already eliminated bad stuff from your makeup arsenal?! I think there would be some interesting content to be created around this subject.
That's an interesting idea! If I even have issues with pilling particularly I'll always state it. The only ingredients I've recently begun to avoid (Idk why I never thought to look) from makeup, particularly my foundations, is alcohol! I find it can really dehydrate my skin throughout the day!
I love how you review the ingredients not just the packaging, texture and finish.
I love to geek out about the ingredients, always helps to find out exactly what a product can and can't do for you!
Vitamin C serums!😊
Thanks for the suggestion! 👍
Yay! I need this 🤗
Thanks kelly I really enjoy these kind of videos and it is so creative of you to come up with this unique idea of "This or That"
I haven't seen anyone else doing this before...Your efforts are truly admirable
One request please do a this or that for neogen dermalogy micro essence vs mishha time revolution essence and name the winner
Thanks
Thank you, Alice! It's really good to know you enjoy these videos! I have the neogen up for testing soon, haven't gotten my hands on Missha yet (tired it years ago and liked it) but the ultimate plan is to have a This or That showdown between them!👍
@@KellyDriscoll Neogen and Primera's essences would be an interesting this or that!
@@michaelcrisci516 I agree! James Welsh raves about the Neogen one, while Liah Yoo raves about the Primera one. I'm planning to buy the Neogen on soon because I need an essence in my skincare routine and it's also cheaper but I've been debating so much
This or that: Kelly Driscoll and her amazing skin barrier repairing advice and Korean skincare knowledge or any other skincare guru? Kelly Driscoll! Top pick FOR SURE!
Ahhhh omg!! ❤❤❤ massive gratitude, thank you!! Means a lot to know I can help!
If I could give this a million likes, I would! LOVE your channel. It's so in depth and informative! Thank you!
Love this or that!!! I really want to see cleansing oils this or that and maybe second cleanse this or that!
Ooo great suggestion!
Dr jart and the cosrx ceramide cream
Thanks for the suggestions!
Great video!! I love that you've been taking a more fragrance/essential oil free approach and mention them on the products. Is there a moisturizer you use when you skip all your hydrating steps? There's times I'm too tired to use toner/essence etc, but my moisturizer alone won't do, it leaves my face super dry if I use it on its own (I use Cerave cream)
Oh that's hard to say because I never skip those steps! I think I could do an emergency cream with a few layers of the same toner (it's very quick to apply) and maybe this illiyoon cream!
I love the Soon Jung Barrier crème, I've also purchased the toner after your last toner video and love it! Thanks for all the information!
Yay, I'm so glad you're enjoying the toner!!
Kelly thank you for always having the best, detailed information about each product and key ingredients in these products. I love being educated on the functionality of products and why they are or aren’t good and what they target! I wanted to get a Propolis product but I’m trying not to overwhelm my skin with too many products as I am on prescription topical creams such as retin-a, antibiotics ect but I do have the Klairs blue midnight calming cream and I’m glad you explained that it’s not so much a moisturizer because I never felt like it was and now I know why. ❤️ I’m super sensitive so I’m into the Soon Jung 2x Barrier intensive cream and the Illiyoon Ceramide concentrate.
I feel you on wanting to take things slow, it's really the best route to take for skin! If you're sensitive I think you'll really love that soon jung cream, such a great minimal product plus you can't turn down some good madecassoside for sensitive skin!
Kelly Driscoll yes!! I actually like to layer my creams so I like to go in with the Cosrx nourishing rice mask and then the Soon Jung one on top. I sometime throw the Klairs cream when I need it. 🥰
Great video. Lol, you’re so right... soooo many products so little time/money! I think you’ll really love the Soon Jung Cica Balm when you get around to it.
Amorepacific needs to put you on their payroll for converting so many of us to Illiyoon.
Haha omg, Amore Pacific owns everything, I've had a lot of their products recently! My bathroom is starting to look like an Aritaum store! 😆🙈
Came here to recommend the Soon Jung Cica Balm haha, it's much richer than the "intensive" cream
Great video! Thanks to you, I'm finally seeing results with the Midnight Blue Calming Cream. You had explained before that it wasn't a moisturizer, something that I didn't know... And now I use it under the Soon Jung 2x Barrier Cream.
I'm recovering from an irritation period and these two were the only fragance free skincare products I had available.
Funny thing is that I felt at first that the 2x Barrier Cream was a little occlusive, using by itself. Now my skin got used to it and it feels lighter.
Oh so glad to hear they're working together to help your skin! The klairs product does work well for irritation and the soon jung is a perfect pair with it!
I love your This or That series!!
I Love “This or That”!! So glad I ordered the Soon Jung since I’m very oily.
Yay, it's a good choice for oily skin!
Soon Jung felt too occlusive on my skin and broke me out. Recently ordered klairs midnight blue so hopefully that works for me. Great comparison breakdowns!
Oh that's too bad to hear it didn't work well for you, hopefully the lighter texture of the klairs will be just the thing for your skin! 👍
Thanks for the proplis battle! I currently using the Skinfood but thinking of buying the Inuik after finishing it. Thanks Kelly!
You're so welcome, glad it was helpful! 💕
Hi Kelly! Great, informative video as always. It really helps us out in considering which products we want to buy when there’s so many similar ones out there! I would like to see a comparison between the isntree hyaluronic acid toner and the Rovectin skin essentials activating treatment lotion, both are fragrance free, and have several types of hyaluronic acid! Thanks ❤️☺️
Ooo great suggestion, I've been curious to try some isntree products!😍
@@KellyDriscoll Oh yes, and you could compare the Benton Green Tea Toner with the Isntree Green Tea Toner.
Kelly!! ❤️❤️❤️As always amazing in depth review of all products. I have tried both the propolis products and prefer skinfood even though it is slightly tacky. I am currently using both soon jung as well as as iliyoon (just started 2 days back). I am having some texture issues. I feel like my skin is reacting to the colder weather.
Please do a video on actives (Vit c, retinol, aha, bha, niacinamide etc) and your routine and products that you like.
Also a video on hair care would be great! Thanks for the wealth of information. Loving all your Instagram posts and videos here 😘
I'm early in the works (researching and ordering products) for a k-beauty body products video so definitely some hair products will be included! I've been a long time fan of shiseido tsubaki shampoo and conditioner!👍
It seems like the iope cream is quite similar to the innisfree bija cica balm. You should try it! Works wonders for me in calming down irritation almost effectively immediately. Super affordable and probably one of the few products from the innisfree line that is fragrance free too!
Would love to see some Peptide comparisons and vitamin C!
Amazing video Kelly as always ! X
Thank you for the suggestion, glad you enjoyed it!
I love the propolis skin food. I'm already on my second bottle. Love how it absorbs in my skin 😍
Yass, so glad you love it too! It's got such a lovely texture! 💕
I agree with you.. klairs isn't moisturized enough and its work for red pimple
And because of you i buy iope 😅 hope it works for me 🙏
Happy to help and hope you love the Iope as much as I do! 💕
@@KellyDriscoll I got my on Illiyon and IOPE hut I can't decide whic one - my skin is dehidrated and dry, most heavy crems dries me out even more. Kelly, help me decide between these to. Xxx
Really love the product pairings you choose for these videos! Almost every product I had my doubts for have been mentioned, thank you so much for the detailed input. It really has been helpful for making a purchasing decision!
Gosh, I've watched some of your videos today and i have no words , idk you have just left me speechless🤐 so much valuable information in a video from A to Z everything, and i didn't even get bored, so easy to understand just wOW 🙀😻
You're so different, offer such strong advice/opinions on products and the best thing is you're not like go try this and that and also this and check it out yourself like thats not why i am here cuz i wanna know what i don't know and what i should use, and you've helped me sooo soo much 🤗 simply you're the best 😘
I love the iunik propolis serum texture! Just received my yesstyle order. I absolutely love the iope cica cream too!! Amazing comforting feeling. Can I apply my cica cream after my snail repair cream or should it be the opposite? The snail treatment is much thinner though
Girl, I L O V E you. Where have you been all this time? This channel is *eveything* I have been looking for on youtube for the past 3 years. I found it by accident while looking for more k beauty info. OMG. We even share the skin tone (but my skin is oily 🤷♀️ well I guess there's no such thing as perfect huh? Lol). Your videos are so good. Thank you for everything you post. I get so much info I need. 🤩 amazing.
Wait, you never said what you liked more, the IUnik or the Skinfood?
She likes more the skinfood one..
I never really figured out why the Klairs cream didn't work out as well as I thought it should. But what you said here really sounds familiar. Thank you for talking this through so well!
You're so welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
Loved this, I truly enjoy your videos
Thank you, Ambar! Really glad you enjoyed it! 💕
Just stumble on these and i have to say that i really enjoy the iunik propolis serum, been using it for a year now, it really helps with acne and now i have cleat skin ☺
I have been so tempted to order the Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence but I keep taking it out of my cart. Uhm after this video, it might make a come back lol...Thanks for your ingredients breakdown. Us skincare nerds really need that level of detail! ;)
Haha I love geeking out over the ingredients, glad you do too! 🤓
That Illiyon cream sounds intriguing. Definitely will check it out. I'm loving the Iunik Light Oil Serum that you recommended!
Oh yay! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the Iunik noni serum!!
I discovered you through collaboration with James Welsh and I am so happy I did :-) I am binge watching all your vids ❤️
Yay! Thank you!💕
Same here. Love your channel and I am very intrigued about K beauty. Because of you I just placed my first Yesstyle order and I can't wait for it to arrive 😍🙈🤗 I used your code to save few pounds. Regards from the UK
When it comes to this or that I definitely watch your videos 😍💜
We can also uso cerave cream, right? I love that moisturizing ☺Thank you for the video, Kelly. I'm learning english with your videos and I love them!!
I know IOPE Derma and Illiyoon Ceramide have different purposes, but between the two do you have a new favorite? Or do you still love both equally?
I actually use the illiyoon at night and soon jung in morning! I do like them for different purposes, the soon jung is nice if I'm feeling like I went in a little heavy with other layers and just need something lighter! Illyoon is what I grab when I need nourishment, or some extra moisture when skin is a little agitated.
Kelly Driscoll Thanks Kelly! I actually meant to refer to the IOPE Derma Cica Cream (not Soon Jung) in comparison with illiyoon haha sorry! I’m contemplating which one to buy as my next moisturizer (I’ve tried Soon Jung and it was alright- but like you said, everyone’s skin reacts differently)
How does the iunik serum compare to the Beauty of joseon propolis glow serum?
Hi Kelly, I could really use a recommendation for a moisturizer for my husband. He has combo/oily skin but with rough flaky patches right in the oiliest areas (between the eyebrows and sies of the nose). Those areas also tend to be red/sensitive, especially during tue winter months. With the help of your videos (especially clogged pores/dehydrated skin) I put together a regimen for him which he actually sticks to :D and seems to help a lot. The only thing I haven't figured out is the right moisturizer. It shouldn't be too heavy cause he hates the feeling of heavy/oily/sticky creams but should still be moisturizing and kind of calming and not adding to the clogged pores in and around his nose.... sry for the long comment :D but I really hope you can recommend one or two products. Thanks for your work! :)
Hmmm that's a tough one but maybe check out cerve moisturizing lotion (not cream) it's lighter than the cream but still has the good moisturizing capabilities, with those dry patches and dehydration he most likely need good moisturization to help get things in balance.
Try cosrx emulsion with birch sap, surprisingly quite moisturizing, driea down fast and and not sticky. My husband also uses this.
@@KellyDriscoll Thanks for taking the time to respond :) Does it do anything for the redness? I thought maybe the moisturizer should also have some calming/healing ingredients like honey or green tea or something?
@@otty5108 Thanks for your suggestion, I was actually looking into tue Cosrx one. Is it moisturizing enough or just hydrating? Also does it help with calming/reducing redness?
Lisa Blume I would recommend the Peach and Lilly matcha cream. Very light and great finish, but super comforting and full of antioxidants. Incredible formulation!!
Skinfood declared bankruptcy in 2018, and then stated a desire to go into the US online market. It is virtually hard to get it online here, and in South Korea, as I discovered in 2019, the Skinfood stores are mostly non-existent. Even here in the pharmacies, in Southeast Asia, you can no longer find the brand......
Dear Kelly, thanks for the video, and for all your content actually - thoroughly done and eloquently conveyed.
Regarding iUnik serum - I've been surprised that you (and in fact no-one) didn't refer to the fact that it contains witch hazel. Which is an astringent, it can be drying and sometimes can contribute developing an allergy. In iUnik serum witch hazel appears quite down on the list, but it's there.
This has been a reason I, although have been contemplating on buying the serum, still haven't done it.
Your thoughts?
Yes it has witch hazel and rose water as well! I don't find the iunik to be drying or have any stringent properties but of course if you have an individual sensitivity to the ingredient it's probably best to avoid.
I live this episodes! I just can't get enough of Kelly xD I've been binge watching all this golden videos and my 2 orders on the way from Yesstyle are full of advices and choices I made with the help of this amazing tools Kelly gives us. Laneige cream skin, Soon Jung ph5.5 toner, keep cool toner and the TIA'm Vita B5.... also that beautiful cream eyeshadow! I cant wait to repair and pamper my skin with all this goodness. I may become a tonerholic too Ahaha xD But my skin needs it, it craves hydration. Btw, i have the Mamonde Hibiscus ceramide light cream on the way, heard lot of good things about it even though it haves some essential oils, did you ever thought and/or try this cream?
💕😊I can't wait to hear how your products work out, they're some excellent choices! I haven't personally tried the mamonde but have also heard good things!
You had me at Botox peptide lol. I’ve been meaning to pick up the Klairs calming cream. Love these vids 👍
Have you tried the cosrx hydrium line? The range contains Hyaluronic acid and propolis.
I just got the serum but I haven't tried it yet, nice to see them come out with essential oil free releases!
Thank you so much for the comparison! 😄
I've just bought the iUnik's serum two weeks ago. 😔
Is it okay to use the propolis serum with AHAs/BHAs, retinols or azelaic acid in a routine since it has 12% vitamin C in it or not? x.x
Finally !!! thank you for sharing ....thumbs up
Hi Kelly! With so may K-beauty products that each contain different star ingredients, I am wondering if there are things we shouldn't use at the same time? I have acquired several different products now and I don't know if I can/should use everything together? Some things I have are Secret Key Aloe Toner, Earth Recipe Energy Boosting Toner, Cosrx AHA/BHA toner, The Plant Base Ceramide serum, The Plant Base Collagen serum, iUnik Propolis serum, Etude House 5.5 toner, pyunkang yui toner, Laneige cream skin refiner, tonymoly chok chok watery green tea moisturizer. I also use a vitamin c serum and sometimes at night a moisturizer containing retinol. Of course I don't put all of those on my face at once but just curious what things in K-beauty we shouldn't mix.
I don't see any reason why, in theory you can't use them all together. I do recommend using actives (aha, bha, vitamin c, retinol) in separate routines, less because they don't mix and more because it can potentially be irritating to skin.
@@KellyDriscoll thank you for taking the time to read my long comment! I can really tell that you do a lot of research and I value your opinion! Would love to know your thoughts on Sukoyaka Suhada Urea Moisturizing Lotion. 😁
Illiyoon has gel version but still that one took ages to absorb.
Klairs midnight blue cream vs Axis- Y heartleaf my type calming cream (can you please do a comparison video on this please)
Vitamin C
Good idea!👍
First time seeing ur video THANK U! I recently switched to K-Beauty (except Hydrasurge CLINIQUE HG!!) I'm now a subscriber can't wait to check out ur other videos
hello. is klairs calming blue cream contains essential oil? thank u!
I love your videos so much! I pin your product recs to my skincare pinterest board. Then I imagine what it would be like if I could actually afford all these things and create my dream skincare routine 😄
Hi Kelly. I love you “this or that” videos! I’m looking for a new moisturizer. Can you help me choose one? I have acne and very sensitive skin. I don’t use any fragrance or essential oils in my skin care. I’m on Retin A so my skin tends to be dry and sometimes still a little oily in the T zone. Do you think the Soon Jung 2x barrier cream, illyoon or the iope will be better for me?
Hard to say, the iope and illiyoon have more calming and anti-acne benefits, might be best to concentrate on those, both are moisturizing but lightweight enough to suit combo/dry skin.
Thank you! I have ordered the iope.
Iunik propolis vitamin synergy and cosrx propolis light ampoule which would u recommend
I just ordered the iuniq propolis serum and iope cica cream! Under your code :)
Have you tried the Soonjung Cica Balm?
I haven't tried it yet!
Kelly Driscoll You should try it. It’s really cheap and quite popular in Korea.
Hi Kelly, nice video. I’m using the Klairs sometimes as a spot treatment but it isn’t too moisturizing. Looking for a calming moisturizer with calming effect. Is the IOPE suitable for combination/oily skin?
It's very light and non greasy, I could see it working well for combo/oily!
Kelly, thanks. Would the illyoon be a good moisturizer also? Which would you suggest, illyoon or IOPE?
The illiyoon is heavier than the iope so not sure if you'll enjoy it, it's a medium weight cream.
Kelly thanks for the quick reply as usual
Hi Kelly, do u still feel those encapsulated ceramides in Illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream these days? I was able to feel them quite obviously in my first tube but the 2nd one which was a travel size, there aren't any so I thought it was the small tube size and never think much, today, I opened the big 500 ml tub, again there is no capsules.
would you recommend the illiyoon ceramide cream or the etude house barrier cream more
does iunik propolis vitamin Synergy serum has essensial oil ingredient?
Do you think ilyoon is bad for acne prone skin? Looking for a nice cream as a last step after tretinoin
Please let us know about acnegenic, comedogenic or ingredients that cause fungal acne
Hello.. Actually I am teens and I have combination and sensitive skin type so which moisturizer will be better for me iliyoon moisturizer or soon jung moisturizer pls tell me I will wait to get your reply😊
I just bought the Soon Jung 10-Free Moist Emulsion, Have you tried it?😄
I actually have it but haven't opened it yet! 🙈
Must say that I'm kind of disappointed at Etude House's Soon Jung barrier cream.. nothing special on my skin
Is theres any dupes for klairs?
How about purito unscented recovery cream ? Does that work similar to iliyoon and etude house soon Jung ?
Question. The skinfood propolis is it an essence or serum? When should I apply it? Can I use it as my essence?
It's called an essence, I use it as a serum! Texture is thinner than serum and thicker than essence, so it's in between!
Hi ! I love your videos!!!! love skincare and layering. Right now I’m layering essences then I use the Paula’s choice 10% niacinamide booster( check the ingredients) next a Tranexamic acid combo serum and different hyaluronic serum... then cerave pm. Any other choices that might be better? Or other suggestions of things to add. I can get mild slight rosacea flare ups once in awhile and I like to keep the skin barrier strong. I’d say I’m normal skin and get a bit dehydrated sometimes . Thanks so much!
I’d say the iope and soon Jung were more comparable to each other
They definitely could be compared against each other as well. Soon jung does fall more into the moisturizer category texture wise so I chose the klairs and iope as special irritation treatments for the 1st segment.
Hey! Please, try to compare Benton aloe hyaluron cream with Aromatica 95% natural aloe aqua cream (I think Aromatica is very underestimated, I love that brand!
Glad to hear the code stacking worked and helped your order! Thank you for the support!❤
Hi Kelly, I'm considering buying the Skinfood royal honey essence as a winter hydrator, it seems great however I see a lot of people raving about it more so for dry skin and as I have combination skin, i'm afraid it won't work for me, would you be able to help me with this?
I recommend it for combo skin as the texture is very balanced, it's not heavy!
@@KellyDriscoll It's unfortunate that in the meantime I found it's not fungal acne safe at all :/ it's a shame since everyone seems to love it. Thank you anyway!
Thanks for the info as I was thinking of buying it for my fungal acne
Do you think that the illiyoon is a good year round cream?
I've been using it since August! I think it can work year round if it's what your skin likes!
What's your opinion on the A'Pieu madecassoside cream? Or the Skin&lab medicica cream? I have the klairs but wants somthing different when I'm through. IOPE is on my radar also.
Medicica is on my wishlist! I haven't tried the apieu because it has essential oils which can be irritating!
Oh I see, I didnt know that, thankyou!
m orderin my illiyoon😊😇
Yay, you're gonna love it!👍
I am interested in buying from yesstyle. Can anyone tell me if the shipping take a while because of customs or is there an average customs charge? Thanks!
Depends where you are but I usually wait about 2 weeks for my orders to the states for items that are in stock (if you're in a hurry make sure to filter your search for in stock items). No problem with customs and if you have to pay customs yesstyle has a form you fill out for a refund on the fees!
I'm am in the US. Thanks for the fast reply!love your this or that videos.
Iope link doesn’t work :(
Can you make a video about the best skincare items under makeup? I have liked for example the Snail bee high content essence and Deep green tea lotion from Benton. Have noticed also that sheet masks can be a disaster before a foundation application... So warning about the failures would be nice too. I know that your channel is about K-beauty, but as you wear makeup, have you noticed some examples of makeup items that your skin wouldn't tolerate and which on the opposite have relatively good ingredients... We just put so much effort on searching the best skincare but then kind of settle for less in our makeup products! Or have you already eliminated bad stuff from your makeup arsenal?! I think there would be some interesting content to be created around this subject.
That's an interesting idea! If I even have issues with pilling particularly I'll always state it. The only ingredients I've recently begun to avoid (Idk why I never thought to look) from makeup, particularly my foundations, is alcohol! I find it can really dehydrate my skin throughout the day!