DRUNK ELEPHANT A-PASSIONI RETINOL CREAM REVIEW| DR DRAY
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- TODAY I REVIEW DRUNK ELEPHANT'S NEW A-PASSIONI RETINOL CREAM (NOT SPONSORED).
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💜SUPPORTING REFERENCES
Kligman AM. Guidelines for the use of topical tretinoin (Retin A) for photoaged skin. JAAD (1989). 21:650-654.
Malinauskiene L. Bakuchiol - a new allergen in cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis (2019). Jan 15. In Press.
Cheng-Zhu W et al. Synthesis and Evaluation of Bakuchiol Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Agents. Molecules (2018). 23:515.
Dhaliwal S et al. Prospective randomized double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoaging Br J Dermatol (2018).
Bagatin E et al. Comparable efficacy of adapalene 0.3%gel and tretinoin 0.05% cream for the treatment of photoaging. Eur J Dermatol (2018) 28:343-350.
Kang S, Goldfarb M, Weiss J, et al. Assessment of adapalene gel for the treatment of actinic keratoses and lentigines: A randomized trial. JAAD (2003). 49:83-90.
Mukerjee S et al. Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety. Clin Interv Aging (2006)4:327-348.
Danby SG et al. Effect of olive and sunflower seed oil on the adult skin barrier: implications for neonatal skin care. Pediatr Dermatol (2013). 30:42-50.
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I didn't realize that you also had a PhD - you are a total badass! Thanks for the awesome videos!
Right! I just graduated with my bachelors in biochemistry I am interested in a PhD program so this is so inspiring!
@@violindalola She's a medical scientist, which is so badass!
Seriously, you were already legit, but being an MD PhD?! No wonder you are so much more thoughtful, knowledgeable and critical than any dermatologist I’ve been to!
Violinda Lola Is the seller
Dr. Dray squared!
Wonderful talk!
You are fast becoming the superstar of skin care, and critical thinking reviews. I no longer look at other RUclips videos when it comes to skincare or skin care products, I take your advice to heart.
Thank you for all your hard work.
Happy Monday from very ,very cold Ontario🙂🍁
Thanks ms shari!
Honestly, more interested jn this than m/u videos now. I have tons of make-up Lol - for color not to cover up. But this is fascinating
product review conclusion @ 21:20
Thank you
Thankssss
Thank you I was like when it will get finally that product review
Just wondering, would you ever consider doing a video on your career/schooling experiences? Things like how was college, med school, getting a PhD, why you chose dermatology, things like that. I’ve always been really curious since I want to become a physician and I know you’d, as always, give your honest opinion on your experience. Not sure if anyone else is interested, but I’m definitely curious about it :)
Juan Andrés Great idea! I love hearing about other peoples adventures in academia. 😀
I think she mentioned in a few early videos that she liked dermatology because it's a "looking" specialty, as in she can tell a lot about a person's health just by examining their skin closely with microscope, no need for fancy expensive tests. She said you can tell a person is diabetic just by looking at their nails. :) But not sure she has said anything about all the other stuff. Would love to hear it all!
Great idea! ;)
Love this idea too!
Me too!
PHD in molecular biology also!! I'm so inspired by you!! You are the only person I entrust my skin to😊. Won't wast my money on DE. Have a blessed day!😊💜☕️🤸
Thanks for watching!
Dr.dray, could you please make a video about the genetic differences between different ethnicities regarding aging, collagen production, effects of melanin content, thickness of the skin etc ?
Luisa Blasczkiewicz that’s a great idea!
I love this idea!
yes! pls.
Such a great topic and would love to see it!
Controversial?
I'm getting my PhD In Geochemistry and I love that you do science based reviews. I've been doing that on my own, since I have access to journals, but having an expert like you do it for me is far more effective. Thanks!
good luck with your thesis!
I’m a fairly new subscriber and I’m very impressed with your educational background. A board certified dermatologist with PhD in molecular biology is a fantastic combination. I think you could also become an educator in those subjects as well. Have you ever thought about writing and publishing books on dermatology or molecular biology?
Nick B. I’m in my junior year of a bachelors in biology and she’s been my favorite teacher yet!!!! So happy to have found her she’s inspiring! 💕💕
Rikki Short That’s awesome! ❤️ I agree! 😊
Idk man, this stuff makes my skin look amazing. Fine lines pretty much gone. 🤷🏼♀️ glowing skin. No makeup skin. I like it.
Rachel S me too, I love this stuff, no shame in that
Uhhhh!!!! Me too! My skin has been amazing since I started using it. I don’t use foundation any more.... only sunscreen!!
Hey can u help me, I bought this and I don’t know where to put it? Says I can’t under my eyes. But that’s where the lines are! And the ‘pea size’ doesn’t cover my whole face. What do you guys do ??
Rach B mix with your moisturizer (:
@@phunghuynh1545 whichever moisturizer is fine? Or should be in a particular consistency/texture etc? Mine is La roche posay toleriane ultra fluid.
As a fellow health care provider and skin care nerd (I mean that in the most endearing way), you have truly been a breath of fresh air over the last month since I’ve discovered your channel. It’s easy to fall into the marketing hype and promises of the beauty industry but your evidence based approach to skincare and your focus on sun protection + keeping it simple is sure to change the lives of so many people. It’s not easy to educate and entertain, but for me, you’ve done just that! Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time out of your busy days for us and for putting in so much hard work to your videos!! It does not go unnoticed ☺️
Thanks!
You have a PhD and MD?!! That is so impressive! Can you make a video about your experience working toward those degrees?
Wow, as others have stated, I did not know you held a PhD IN ADDITION to an MD with board certification in the highly coveted field of DERMATOLOGY. You offer such a unique and credible background for interpreting science and skin care, and we are all so lucky to have your videos. Thank you, Dr. Dray!
Thanks for watching!
Can you please do review on the Paula’s choice skin care line
She has reviewed a few items. And wow has Paula’s Choice become a cluttered line, far different from Circa 2002 Paula’s Choice with its plain white bottles, exquisite cosmetics, and vehement insistence a person only needs a few good products. But I too would enjoy Dr Drey taking the time to perhaps find a few things from Paula’s Choice that are likely to be good for a wide audience.
Always love to see honest reviews from an intelligent well-educated professional with expertise in relevant field instead of some "beauty gurus" or “aestheticians” who would hype up a product based on mere anecdotal experiences.
I was under a dermatologist's care for most of my life for sensitive skin. When I was teens through 20's and even early 30's had bad cystic acne and rosacea. I always followed the advice that was given to me religiously because I knew I didn't know better than a dermatologist, and my skin eventually not only cleared up, but was in very good condition. I don't know why it's so hard for people to accept that expensive doesn't equal better, and that the "keep it simple" mantra is the best solution. I find myself banging my head against a wall, I can't even imagine what it's like for you but can I get an AMEN for everything you just said.
People love the look of luxury packaging and the way it makes them feel to use expensive products. I got swept up in it too. It's a fantasy.
@@perfumaphilia3246 I totally understand that, and if you have no skin issues and can afford it, by all means have at it! I only wish I could slap whatever I wanted on my face without issues. I just get a bit crazy when I see people - as Dr. Dray said - possibly CAUSING the irritation to their skin from continually trying different skin care lines that are loaded with fragrance and other irritants just because of the pretty packaging. My friends come to me for skin care advice all the time because they know I'm always on top of it, and when I tell them in order to calm down their skin they need to go back to basics they go out and buy La Mer or something instead. Sigh.
@@michelleisabel Yeah, I hear you! Expensive skincare becomes almost like a weird, mindless habit for people. Those products are a feast for the senses and it's difficult for people to give up, even if they KNOW it's causing issues for them (but most people don't realize).
I don't and have never had the luxury of slapping just anything on my face and body either, but I got sucked into that world for a while. I have very dry, sensitive skin, mild rosacea, and keratosis pilaris. I experimented with all kinds of expensive products, because I was convinced that investing more money meant I had a better chance of resolving my skin issues (back then I didn't know better). Then I became enchanted with luxury, wanted to try all the hyped up products, and lost sight of my own skin's needs (and my skin either showed no improvement or got worse as a result). Well, I've learned my lesson now and know better. My skin and wallet thank me tremendously.
Good on you for staying educated on skincare! So few really take the time to research this topic, and a few out of that group truly don't care. At the end of the day, some people would rather buy the sexy petrolatum in the pretty tub with the $100 price tag, or the serum with mangosteen-wild berry-probiotic-unicorn tear-slug secretion that does nothing because it makes them feel good, and there's nothing you can do or say.
Perfumaphilia I’m LOL at the unicorn tear slug secretion part😂😂 Its totally true, unfortunately, that people will buy and hype up these things all based on price point/packaging/Fancy sounding ingred.
Its interesting that you point out all these potential irritants considering drunk elephants entire premise is NO ‘NASTIES’ lol. Also- you mention olive oil being potentially drying in moisturisers do you think then they are problematic in oil cleaners? I use DHC to oil cleanse..
Your skin radiance and clarity 😱 and the credentials 😱💪🏻
Love to hear your thoughts on the new Sunday Riley 'A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum'!
Stacey Tamalavicz I can tell you now - it’s 💩
@@Brian_0523 Really? Why? I ask because I found the DE offering too irritating to my skin and I live in a country where prescription retinol is prohibitively expensive, so I was hoping Sunday Riley's new retinol would be good!
@@lavienestpasunlongfleuvetr2559You might give The Ordinary a look. They have a wide assortment of serums with Retinol and AHA, BHA as well as Vit C. Amazon USA has a bunch of inexpensive brands for these oils and serums and I can't think Amazon UK doesn't have them or products like them. The active ingredient is the easy part. What you have to be careful of is what carrier oils and other ingredients they add that could be irritating to your skin. BTW what country doesn't allow Retin A to be sold in pharmaceutical grade products like Trentinoin? That's crazy? It's not like the science for this ingredient hasn't been around for literally YEARS.
Yes I wish she would
Thanks for the introduction, I realized you were knowledgeable and a dermatologist, but I’m sure your PhD helps in your amazing videos.
Dr. Dray is an md and a PhD?! Way to go!
First! Waiting for this! Edit: wow love your intro on your background, smart woman.
Thanks for watching!
Love the info! Thanks to you I am using very few ingredients and have awesome results (and more money)! I have never heard a man say that they have sensitive, dehydrated, reactive etc. skin. Ladies, most of our skin issues ARE self induced!!
RX Retin A is the way to go. It has made a huge difference in my skin in the past few years of use.
:)
Me too !
@@DrDrayzday we can use any brand of retinol? Neutrogena ???
This is very helpful. Somebody that knows her field and does her “homework” properly and with facts ✌️
Dr Dray is actually 98 years old. I trust her advice.
When I first came here to RUclips I started watching all kinds of beauty Diva videos about ingredients and so forth then I started realizing when these persons couldn't even pronounce let alone know anything about these ingredients of which they spoke. It ended for me ,when one of the woman I watched was getting one procedure after another. I knew watching her any more would be pointless, and any improved look she achieved was more because of the numerous procedures and not any skin care knowledge she could pass on to us youtubers.
Your the real deal. I trust your knowledge backed up by your passion for your calling to the field of dermatology.
Myself, my both daughters as well are blessed to have you here on RUclips.
Tks for your service!
I’ve been using the DE A Passioni with the B Hydra has not caused me any irritation whatsoever. I use it nightly and am very pleased with the results. My face is radiant and supple and my skin has never looked so beautiful. It is on the pricey side and I found Difference gave me good results but DE A Passioni took my skin to another level. Just use as directed and do research.
Much ❤️ for Dr Dray and her citations, TY!
Thanks!
Mel P Her effort is impressive!!
Shella Bella isn't it? And best of all its TRUSTWORTHY....a bit harder to find these days on the YT. Have an awesome day sista >'.'
Mel P you do the same! ;)
I attempted to go the all natural route and it never worked. I would still get cystic eruptions as well as hyperpigmentation. I am extremely grateful for your channel and your scientific approach. You gave me the 'whys' that I needed. I have had a simplified, Dr Dray approved, since June 2018, and wow, co-workers and family member stop me to say how beautiful and radiant my skin looks... And the Dr Dray following grows, because I give you all the credit. My poor oils have gone rancid and are about to get poured down the drain. I would love to go more natural, but until quality products at a reasonable price point are available, I will stick with my current routine. THANK YOU DR DRAY!
Happy Monday Dr. Dray. My husband thinks I have lost my mind. When I see a skin care commercial pushing they're crap and I'm yelling lies, lies it's all lies.
Omg 🤣 so good!
So good to know about layering instead of mixing....I have been using this and mixing it. It makes me peel like crazy!!
Where did you go to Med school? you’re academic background is very impressive, and hearing someone like yourself explaining ingredients so thoroughly is refreshing!
Please make your own skincare line!!! We would all buy it. It would be amazing like your videos. You have helped my skin go from not leaving house hiding irritated burning to no makeup able to leave house comfortably. Thanks so much again🌺
I’m just a 55 year old mother and grandmother here but love that you take the time to investigate and thoroughly deconstruct the products us consumers have been duped into buying, believing they will help our skin. kudos to you! Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Drunk Elephant is just another example of skincare companies taking advantage of the consumer misconception that the more expensive the product, the better it must be.
Knowledge is your friend. It is in everyone's best interest to find a reliable source of information on ingredients.
Thank goodness I found your channel Dr Dray! Better results for less money!
💋 Love love love you and your channel!!
😊❤
It's so true.
15 mins in and I didn't think I could love you anymore but found out I was wrong. You are amazing and what you have said in this whole video really resonated with me.
I don't understand why Drunk Elephant's prices are so expensive? Brandon Truax said you would have to be Drunk to spend $80 for Marula oil. Drunk Elephant 🐘 deletes negative comments on Sephora and various other websites. My dermatologist has been on Tretinoin since it came out and he is in his 70's and looks 40's.
They hyper inflate the importance of removing the "deadly 6" or whatever it is. They hyper inflate the packaging and marketing. And people are paying for it and giving it glowing reviews (I would assume quite a bit of that has to be self delusion to rationalize paying so much for a product you can get for so much less).
poor brandon... may he RIP 😞
shana4806 😪
Get Marula oil from the Ordinary. So much cheaper.
All The Artsy maybe they do hyper inflate the importance of removing the deadly 6 and the packaging. I personally really like the packaging. I was on accutane for 8 months, ive had bad acne for a long time. I feel like I’ve tried a million different skin care lines and nothing has come even close to making my skin look as good as drunk elephant. It is expensive but it lasts for a long time and I don’t have acne, my hyperpigmentation is gone, and the texture of my skin is dramatically improved thanks to the drunk elephant line so it’s worth it for me.
I never had an interest in this DE product, I was just watching the playlist. But when you started reading from the guidelines, I was fascinated. I love listening to you and your wealth of knowledge. You are appreciated and are a true gem and I want you to know this. 💖
Drunk elephant should hire you to help formulate their products 😊
They really should
jovi girl. I saw a comment not long ago suggesting to Dr. Dray that she create her own line of skin care products. I know that I would unquestionably support her.
Me too x ❤️
Dr. Dray should start her own brand. I would totally purchase her brand :)
Yeah they should, so they could sell stuff that does what it says. But her and Tiffany wouldn't get alone.. de thinks they do no wrong and it is our skins fault if there products dont work lol
Could you do a video on products with growth factors? Very curious as a lot of “medical grade” skincare products contain those.
I love your honesty. You’re one of the last youtubers that I trust for honest reviews. Thank you!
Since watching you, I've drastically simplified my skin care routine and my face is HAPPY! I have oily skin w/enlarged pores. I now wash with cerave, alternate w/2% salacylic acid leaving on for 2min and rinse. I dont dry my face and apply the hada labo gel to my damp face followed with moisturizer and or sunscreen. My pimples have greatly diminished. And can I just say how amazing it feels when I put on sunscreen! I just feel protected and it's silly how such a small thing makes me feel so good ha
Word of 2019: transepidermal water loss
Dr. Dray, you are glowing! Your skin is so dewy and beautiful looking. Thank you for reviewing this product, I was actually thinking about buying it. You have saved me so much money just by watching your videos. Thank you for everything you do for your viewers. Also, would you maybe in the future review Skinceuticals retinol cream 0.5?
I watch a TON of her videos, and I know she said that using a product with Retinaldyhide in it, is one step closer on a biological level, to what prescription retinoids do. The cream I’m currently using is .5 Retinaldyhide, but I’m going up to .1 soon. It is exclusive to physicians, in theory, but if you tolerate retinol well, you should be ok with this, and I have purchased it at Derm Store online. It’s the Avene cream. Hope that helps, here’s a link to the .05
www.dermstore.com/product_Retrinal+005+Cream_60568.htm?keyword=avene%20retrinal%200.05%20cream
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ITA w/the late Dr. Kligman and you. I had nothing but problems using the items Dr. Kligman warned against for my multiple skin diseases. Cosmetic companies unfounded claims remind me of flashy, charming guys who turn out to be a disappointment when you get to know them. The honest and uncomplicated guys turn out to be the better bet.
Wow! Hearing that price point makes me glad I get prescription Retin-A for $5 with my medical insurance.
Is that in the US?
Another great video! Refreshingly honest, unbiased, scientific, no wishy-washy fuffing about. I love the “You’re not a plant” 😁. Thanks for clarifying that “natural” doesn’t equate to safe or effective. Natural product is also a chemical entity and it has the potential to irritate. It drives me nuts when people assume otherwise. Thanks
I’m so excited I found your channel and this video. I’m positive I’ve overworked my facial skin with all of these anti-aging products. After watching your video I realize the madness needs to stop. Everything you’ve mentioned not to do, I’ve done, At night for a year, Ive used a mild cleanser, makeup eraser cloth and a foreo sonic device to cleanse. Then, an AHA moisturizer and a retinol cream, with a serum. In the morning I use my vitamin C serum and then my sunscreen and makeup. PROBLEM- I started using drunk Elephants Passioni. Because I’ve used retinol for a year, I thought my olive complexion was strong. I used it 3 nights in a row. Need I say more? It’s been 13 days and I’m still peeling in places on my face that I didn’t apply to i,e. My under eye area. I did everything you said I shouldn’t do with the exception of moisturizing. I thought I could AHA it away or Foreo it away. The pealing keeps coming in waves. Help, please? Should I lay off of everything for now except moisture and sunscreen? Btw, I returned A Passioni to Sephora since you said there isn’t enough research yet. Wish makes sense. Thank you for any hep. Joni
Thoughts on The Ordinary retinoid products?
Ditto
I don’t understand why people insist on wasting time on retinol creams. You can get a prescription from your primary doctor for real Retin A and with a GoodRX coupon - the price is less than $100. 🤷♂️
Brian Leister because some of us have physicians that refuse to prescribe it .
Stacie Lee that’s extremely hard to believe.
@@Brian_0523 truth. My own doctor won't prescribe it for 'cosmetic' purposes.
Brian Leister why is it so hard to believe ? My family physician told me he won’t prescribe it to me unless it’s for acne. I don’t have acne, I don’t even get small break outs. He out right refuses to prescribe it to me. I’m waiting to see a dermatologist which I will then pay out of pocket 150..00 just to see him and get the prescription, And my insurance won’t cover a dime of it because it’s cosmetic. I’m using drunk elephant until my apt with the dermatologist which is in April
Brian Leister they are free in my country, I feel lucky.
you are so kind to be detailed and informative about this. I'm mid 50's and have not ever used tretinoin but I have used retinol products briefly ( ROC). I think a good point is that marketing is going to really take advantage of vegan consumers. Add to that a large percentage of the population of baby boomers are seeking antiaging products. I agree the long llists on some of these products tends for me to pass on them. I still love Cerave products.
Yeah there is no transparency in terms of what exactly there vegan retinol is and a) if it is stable in the formulation, b) bioavailable, c)effective, d) safe
DE retinol is retinol. Bakuchiol is listed as bakuchiol (ex : Bioderma sebium global, OSKIA Super 16). Retinol is often made from isoprene, often a byproduct of naphta or oil cracking so it is very commonly not animal-derived.
thanks for clarifying
I love listening to you when you state from dermatological references, you have such passion in your voice 😃. Happy Monday 🐶
Wonderful, scientifically based review. Good job! Could you please review Paula’s Choice?
Thanks for the discussion of Drunk Elephant. Bottom line, Retin A has been around since dirt, and it is available from MANY sellers at HALF the price of DE. 0.1% is the strongest available and it can be found in all sorts of serums, oils, etc, made by sellers like The Ordinary, Eva Naturals, School House, and others, most of whom ALSO take out unnecessary additives...which seems to be a DE mantra. It amazes me that people are willing to pay outrageous prices for stuff because of clever marketing.
Caroline Paquier hi! I was looking for a good Retinol cream to use.. is there a more affordable one that you recommend?!
Random question. Your face is line free. Smooth. I notice your facial muscles don’t move too much. Is that something you trained your face to do? I’d suspect your good facial structure lends itself to that? 😃
I think she trained it (or at least she is aware of it)
Never click so fast!!! Thanks Dr! It’s better try a Retin A with prescription (using the GoodRx card or other discount card if you don’t have medical insurance)
Thanks for this! I really value your opinion. My only concern is that Adapeline and prescriptions are too strong for some people, even if they aren't using any other actives or moisturizers with excessive ingredients/plant extracts. I think this is the main reason that so many people go for the weaker OTC retinoids, even thought they are more often more expensive.
that is largely a myth promoted by the manufacturers of the retinols...adapalene, at least in clinical practice and in trials, comes with little to no irritation
As a med student, thank you for these videos! Thoroughly enjoyed the in-depth analysis!
thanks for watching
I love the advice from Dr Kligman! Will definitely deep dive into that article.
You are such a gift to the world, dear Andrea! Thank you for this review, as always, the wealth of information and the depth of it is so much more than just a product review. These are mini-lessons served under the sauce of product review. Absolutely priceless. You look gorgeous and radiant, such a beautiful face! Enjoy your Monday! Lots of love💜💜💜
Thanks so much as always for the really thorough reviews! It's super helpful to have this detailed info from you! Sending love from Italy! :)
Thanks for watching!
You are wonderful!! I’ve been completely obsessed with your videos recently! I would love to see a full in depth review for first aid beauty as a brand. The classic products, as well as the new stuff (ultra repair barrier cream.. etc.) 😊❤️
Wow. Didn’t realize that you also have a PhD in molecular biology!! No wonder you always dive deep in the wealth of ingredients these days and can explain every item and whether there is evidence based research in the literature. I’m so thankful that you share all this information with your subscribers! What you do as a hobby, reaching and teaching people all over the world, is vital information about our skin that people with non robust insurance may not find out. Bless you Dr. Dray! 😍💙💙
Your hobby is sharing your knowledge with us 👏🏽🙌🏽
I am always so impressed by your ability to blow right through the hype and get straight to basics that actually work !!!! Thank you !
thanks for watching!
Just FYI DRunk Elephant is telling me they don’t use Bakuchiol retinol they use a pure retinol source. Bakuchiol is suppose to have all the benefits of retinol without the irritation (still not a great amount of research here). Biossance has a Bakuchiol retinol and it may be worth a try for people who seem to be too sensitive for retinols.
Thanks for all the great info on retinols still trying to wrap my head around all of it.
Thanks!
Good morning Dr Dray! Thank you for this video, I was actually kind of praying for this review and I have to tell you I was tempted to buy the product, however I decided to talk to my doctor and as a matter of fact I’m getting my prescription for tretinoin today! I’m nervous and excited to start the journey, but thanks God I found your channel and have guidance through your videos. Have a wonderful one 😊
so excited for you! i love the tretinoin 0.05% lol i'm getting amazing results!
Can retinol cause brow loss?
Here is an interesting thing. I’ve been using tretinoin (prescription) and retinol for years kind of off and on (I’m 46). Lately I had a 6-8 month break because I ran out of product and didn’t get to buy more. I also lately noticed that my brows are growing in a little to the point of me not needing to use a shadow to fill them in (I always did that very gently). About a month ago (edited: about 6-8 weeks ago) I went back on retinol, this time from Drunken Elephant and in the last week or 2 my brows again are very patchy and the new growth I had is gone. They are pretty much back to the crazy overplucked look I sported over 20 years ago.
Retinol is the only thing I changed in my routine. I started googling it and I seem not to be alone with this experience.
I use retinol almost daily because I have a pretty thick and oily skin especially my forehead can take it daily (daily on a forehead and no irritation. The rest of the face every second day to avoid irritation)
I would love to hear your thoughts on that dr. Drey.
Could it be from an actual irritation (even invisible) or from the actual vit A?
Yeeeees, we love a scholastic sister! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Daaaaaaang!! I had no idea you had your PhD!! That is so amazing!! You are truly an inspiration!
The prettiest I’ve seen you look . Your skin looks brilliant
thanks
Dr dray totally change the way I look after my skin ( face &bod) and I’ve ended saving $$ in the process, thank you Andrea, so glad I found your channel
I am 40 and just a year and a half ago I started using retinoid serum from the ordinary and I noticed a nice improvement in the texture of my skin. When differin went over the counter, I then switched to that one and I didn’t really noticed much of a difference, yes it does keep the skin more bright and smooth but I never experienced retinization at all, no peeling or irritation whatsoever (and I do have mild rosacea). I may try tretinoin but I feel my skin is in a good place and I may not need it yet. I am glad it’s not worth for me to spend all that money in this drunk elephant product.
i recently started using retinol from the ordinary. would you mind telling me what else was in the ingredients? mine is .1% in squalene and i wish i had not had bought it in oil since my moisturizers arent oil based. i will use it up but dont know where to go from there. any ideas on your end?
debbie gurney when I bought the ordinary retinoid, it was the granactive retinoid 2% serum. I haven’t really tried the squalane one. If you want you could try the non-squalane based retinol and use a higher percentage of you can tolerate it. I have tried the retinol 1% from the Inkey List (that’s the one I am using right now) and I really like the results a bit better than with the ordinary. That brand is also very affordable.
@@di3486 never heard of it but i will def look it up. i am using the ret with squalene on my brown spots on my legs and arms. nothing wasted!!!
debbie gurney for the price definitely! The inkey list retinol has a really nice texture, you’ll like it
"You are not a plant" - gotta love this lady !
I’m using Avene Retinaldyhide .05, and I noticed the EltaMD SPF 46 that the physician paired it with has lactic acid in it. I have a pretty photographic memory, and I think I recall you saying not to use any beta or alpha hydroxy acids in your skin care if you’re using retinoids or their derivatives. Thanks again Dr Dray for being the MOST informative and professional RUclips creator in the WORLD. You deserve an award 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Better to just get tretinoin by prescription probably still cheaper
@@anonymous6594 You have Curology in the US.
Cureology isn't available in all states. Luckily, this applied to mine enabling me to pay much less getting the generic cream via All Day Lab.
Here in Portugal Tretinoin is 3€. So yeah, definitely cheaper
Anonymous65 ...depending on your age...after a certain age insurance will not cover, mine didn’t.
True. However, this is a good option for those who avoid animal products/follow a vegan lifestyle.
Just discovered Dr. Dray and wish I had sooner. I bought the A-Passioni about a week and a half ago and while I do think I’ve had some benefit from it (after peeling, my skin seems a little brighter and smoother), it seems I also seriously overspent.
I am in the market for a new skincare routine and am finding these videos to be incredibly enlightening. Thank you!
thanks for watching :) Happy Friday!
Great review!!! Thank you! Your knowledge definitely doesn’t reflect on your subscribers! Hope you put more videos!
Dr Dray, I would absolutely love if you had your own skin care line! I'm sure that others share this view. Than you for so much information! I love watching you, and seeing your beautiful mom and cute little Tybee!!
I use now 1% retinol from Skinmedica after being with 0.05% tretinoin during 4 months. I like it as well as SkinMedica TNS serum and TNS eye cream. It would be great to hear your opinion about Skinmedica’s products like retinols and growth factors serums. Thanks for your great video.
Your educational background and occupation makes you so informative and I really like how you keep it real❤💜❤
Beauty and brains, too! 😊 Thank you for your excellent and in depth reviews. Have a wonderful week! ❤️❤️❤️
Happy Holiday! Thanks for the review!
Hello Andrea! This is my first comment on your channel, despite the fact Ive been subscribed since your second month on RUclips. I’m just not a person who comments lol I think you’re fabulous, and your impartial information in this age of “paid sponsorships” is so refreshing! Your knowledge is vast and informative, and your vlogs with your mom are so endearing! You’ve been one of the best parts of my day for almost 2 years! That’s all, lol for some reason I felt after two years I want to convey that to you! Also, thank you for the Christmas card with the lovely message inside, it truly meant a lot to me. Have a wonderful week dear. XO Elaine W.
omg "sunscreen and subscribe" i love you. This is the first of your videos that I've seen and holy hell am I ready to take a big dive into youtube binge-land
Shivering through the Polar Vortex here in Sunny but cold, Maryland! Hoping you have a great Monday! I love your reviews and have discovered on my own that Drunk Elephant Protini just isn't any more hydrating than CeraVe PM. I know you like it. I'm so grateful that you do these! Have a great week! ⛷️🧣🧦🧤🌬️❄️ PS - did I hear you right when you said tretinoin can get rid of bad cells (like precancerous cells)? I have had skin cancer on my forehead and aktinic keratosis on the bridge of my nose. Both have been removed but I still have some sun spots on my forehead.
Yes, it helps AKs
Have you done or would you consider doing a video on the types and differences of Retin-A..like the cream, the gel and the Micro gel and what they do, if different from each other. Otherwise...why are there different forms of it? 🤔
Why did you do a PhD? Do you do research currently/work in an academic center?
I just got a trial size of this but haven’t used it yet, I have been curious.... so I’m happy to see this review.
From Beautypedia: “Last, we wanted to mention that the brand’s claim of using vegan retinol is something most retinol products can claim. The vast majority of retinol is synthetic (made in a lab) and qualifies as vegan because it isn’t derived in whole or part from any animal.” Is this true? If so, isn’t the Drunk Elephant one just good ole retinol? In the ingredients list it states “retinol”. If it was bakuchiol, wouldn’t it have to state that instead seeing as they’re both totally different things?
TheChristel22 I was wondering this as well - I think all retinol is vegan and since she is making such a big deal about this throughout the video, it is making me second guess my understanding. It’s frustrating when there is conflicting information from people we put our trust in about skincare. I do wish Andrea would respond to this question since she is very experienced and educated.
Beats her last video of best video of 2019 so far... this information is ASTOUNDING!! 👍🏽👍🏽
I simply LOVE all your videos, it's so science based and honest. My skin has improved heaps since I started following your advice, thank you.
The passion you showed while reading the Dr.'s recommendations was awesome lol thanks for all the effort you put into your videos
thanks for watching!
I’m curious. I see/hear/read that retinoids are effective in reducing fine lines, anti-aging, etc....but my question is... is it actually good for you? When I hear things like encourages cell turnover... I start wondering if it is a good thing to be putting your system into overdrive. So does the research show that it is actually good for us or is it simply effective for anti-aging (cosmetic) purposes? In theory, something can help with wrinkles but not be good for you. Thank you for your content- I learn so much.
I found alot of her answers in watching her videos. When I first found her, i went and watch all of them now i go back some i have watched 4 times. :) she has saved me so much money now
Retinoids can actually improve the health of skin by inhibiting enzymes that breakdown crucial proteins, improve cell differentiation so that various types of skin cells perform their functions better and lower skin cancer risk (when used in conjunction with safe sun practices) by potentially reducing the amount of precancers formed etc. The benefits of retinoids, especially tretinoin, are varied and not only cosmetic.
In a nutshell, Retin A helps normalise your skin.
Beauty yes, I have too. I’m watching them (as well as Dr Lim and Dr Sam Bunting), I haven’t come across anything regarding whether it was healthier/ good to use retinoids and Dr Google doesn’t seem to have an answer either. I’m so grateful to Dr Dray for the advice. She singlehandedly got me to STOP the skincare madness and get back to basics that actually work.
Dave A Thank you! I have been looking for research on this and haven’t found it myself this the question to Dr Dray.
Great great video, I love how u breakdown all the studies and are not biased, thank you!
Dr Dray, I dream about you last night. You were closely checking my skin with your loupe. I was very anxious at what you would be saying. And then you looked at me, frowned and said ''Don't forget, sunscreen and subscribe. Bye''.
You are amazing...Listening to your studies and reviews is the 1st thing I do when I wake up very early in the mornings.
I am 52 and dont have any wrinkles or pigmentation and it is al due to Retin A 0.05%, 4% hydroquinone,ceramides, vit b3, vit c and a very cheap moisturizer and proper PA++++ SPF 50 daily.
You look really healthy and glowy in this video.
Yes, tretinoin is best. And great you can get it on prescription in the US (particularly if you’re a dermatologist yourself). But try the same in Europe. Never happens. Not even for medical reasons.
I actually bought this and have been using it for about a month now and my face has never looked better and I had this weird sun damage on each side of my neck that looked like dirt creeping around to the middle of my neck and it is almost totally gone !! I just added about 2 weeks ago the serum and moisturizer from Peter Thomas Roth the with 20% THD Ascorbate, 3% E-antioxidant and 2% Ferulic Acid. What are your thought on that? I will add that I’ve been doing the Korean 7 step skin care for the last 6 months or so and my skin has never looked better. I get compliments from random people all the time in how good my skin was looking. What do you think about that regimen ? Too much? I know your a minimalist. I have treatment resistant depression and am in bed most of the time but something made me get up and start taking care of my face. I wouldn’t even wash it for weeks. Sad to say.
I am glad to hear that these things are helping
This is Louise, Girl your way to knowledgeable to only do reviews, genius i think, you got to take us there, don't you feel it, i can see your products on my shelves in Canada!
Is it me or do you enjoy seeing Dr. Dray a bit sassy? I really do appreciate the honesty though. I'm happy to know that not all expensive skin care are better. Thank you so much for your share of knowledge. Give my love to your mom and Tybee!!!