Conclusion : SK-II didn’t work at all on her- not recommended at all too expensive. Missha did-(cause it has lactic acid, niacinamide, etc) she recommend but it’s still quite expensive. Cosrx rice mask- is one of her kbeauty faves.
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My mother first used SK II essence after a friend recommended her. She hated it. Then I tried it. After 3-4 days I noticed my skin looked brighter and my acne got less... now 7 years later and I still use them! I can really notice the difference if I don’t. Tips to save some money is I try to buy always at the airport in duty free :)
afic10 There's some bots that go around disliking videos on all channels once the channels reach a certain subscriber threshold. It's honestly not worth worrying about
Leroset Seriously? I recently heard that if you don't comment on a video in a while that RUclips will unsubscribe you from that channel. What the hell is RUclips's purpose?
I had actually emailed Missha to ask the lactic acid percentage. They said "0.00021% /100g", so I assume it's not exfoliating, rather a ph adjuster or preservative for the formula. Just FYI!
I absolutely love SKII! I've been using it for approximately a year. It really has changed my skin. I buy the 250ml and it does last me a long time. I suffer from oily and aging skin. It has brightened my skin and lightened my dark spots. It does take awhile to see results. At least 3 months. I had to do a before and after photo to appreciate the actual changes skii did for my skin!
I’m using SK-II and I’m really loving it. It makes my skin smoother than ever. I used some other brands before, but the mix of Hada Labo and SK-II is fantastic on my skin.
I've used SKII starting treatment on and off for over 10 years now. It's always been my go-to product if I have an important event coming up because it always makes my skin feel and look very smooth and bright after using it for a few days. It's almost common knowledge amongst Asian luxury skincare veteran that SKII Starting Treatment/Essence is most suitable for oily skin type. If you have dry or sensitive skin, it is NOT suitable for you AT ALL. Mainly because of its super high concentration of the active ingredient - Pitera which speeds up the skin cell renewal process. And you should definitely NOT use facial scrub or cleansing brush such as Clarisonic or shave your face(if you're a man like me) before using this treatment. Your face will sting like you're applying a 30% glycolic acid peel. Don't ask me how I find that out! :D
I’ve tried both the SK-II and Missha, and I’m sorry to Say, I disagree with you. That Pitera stuff is pixie dust for my face. Smells like some nasty bodily discharge, but for me, the glow and luminosity of my skin (no other change in my skincare routine besides this essence) were undeniable. Missha was just okay, it never seemed to do much, either good or bad, except perhaps save me some cash. However, one thing we can both agree on, is those price tags should be abolished. So, the cheap skate became motivated to make my own dupe of the product. Luckily I live next to P&G Japan, and with a little detective work I have narrowed down the sake brewery where I think they purchase their sake lees(the ingredient from which Pitera is derived). I have made my own filtrate and I even use the leftover yeast as a mask. The results are just as great as the SK-II, dare I say even better, as I know what I’m putting in my concoction, and it’s a hell of a lot cheaper.
I finished a few sample bottles. SK II FTE really worked for my skin. I used it after I got a lot tanner from a vacay, then my skin got a lot brighter after 3 days. But it's so expensive so I stopped using it :(
For my skin personally, SK-II works so well. It hydrates my skin immediately upon application and makes it glow like nothing else. Doesn't break my acne prone skin out. And it helps brighten my skin too I love itttt
SK-II essence is my HG of all essences. But I do love both SK-II and Missha essences, but for different reasons. I find the effectiveness of 1 bottle of SK-II is the same as maybe 2-3 bottles of Missha. I would not recommend using tretinoin in your regimen while using SK-II essence. I too, also find it irritating. The cost of SK-II is ridiculous and I only purchase a bottle once or twice a year (usually around the holidays for better deals). I recommend using the Missha essence in conjunction with the Missha toner. I just find you get better results. Both are staples in my skincare regimen, and they are the two essences I keep going back to, but essences aren't for everyone - although I think they add a great layer of hydration for those of you with dry skin.
Liz Lee that’s really interesting!! You motivated me to try to buy a 2nd or 3rd bottle of Missha if this doesn’t wow me. I heard that there are many different strains of galactomyces and there’s quite a premium for the best strands.
@@brattingprincess There are soooo many different kinds of it now so it's just a guessing game to see which won't irritate my skin. I hope you had good results!
Liz Lee I stopped buying Missha after their bungle on sexual harrassment within the company. I found an even cheaper toner (half of missha regular) that is snail-based called Swanicoco Fermentation SnailCare Skin Toner. It has all the things my skin likes except propolis. Missha FTE somehow makes my skin really really soft.
@@shreeya1113 you totally can! I want to say when I wrote that comment a year ago I was using a stronger tretinoin strength so my skin was pretty sensitive.
I REALLY enjoy the Tatcha sunscreen, which is a little annoying because it's so expensive. They have it for members only online at Costco right now for a nice discount though! Picked up a couple backups.
Yes!! I too would love her opinion on Tatcha's products. I actually splurged a couple of mnths ago and bought the essence water..does NOTHING! In fact, it caused my skin to rash. Also tried the water cream by Tatcha..same issue. Not sure why this happened, but sure curious about Dr. Drays opinion of the products.
Tatcha in my opinion is one big marketing brand...pretty packaging etc etc...but there's fragrance in most products...but my problem started where they wanted $95 for an oil with gold in it gold is pointless in skincare.my second problem was they sell a lot of products that you have to open and dip your fingers into...if it's just a basic moisturizer like Dr. Dray uses then it's not a big deal but when the products has all of those beneficial ingredients in it as soon as you open it and its exposed to the air and your fingers the ingredients are compromised and then you're basically just left with a moisturizer that isn't going to do anything other than that.
Here in Malaysia SK-II is like a status symbol amongst women. Personally I've never used it, or bothered to grab some samples to try but a friend of mine described her experience with it as having her face 'peeled off' 😂. After her animated regaling i firmly decided to stay far away from it. Been into Hada Labo since 2016 and am loving it and am so happy it's getting loads of thumbs of from Dr. Dray as well (since a lot of other brands are not easily available here like Cerave). Love love love all your vids, keep em coming! ❤️
Yes, huge status symbol in Singapore too, with a special spa in Changi airport by the lounges. I waded through a big bottle. It took me over a year. I didn't find it at all harsh but it didn't do anything either. Plus it smells awful.
The Missha time revolution Essence is amazing. I have sensitive skin and was having a lot of imbalance between dry and oily skin four years ago when I started using it, within a few weeks it fixed my skin. It has been a godsend, it really changed my skin. Not only is my skin balanced, but glowing and it did wonders for my redness.
There are two versions of Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment essence. The Intensive version of Missha Time Revolution First Treatment essence is a truest dupe not the Moist version. Thanks
Plamena Mincheva You are probably right... honestly i stoped using it because i did not see a diference between when i use it and dont. Just not worth the extra step...
I had the sample bottle too and it not only dried my skin out, but it caused breakouts. I never ever breakout. So glad I didn't spend 200 bucks on the big bottle. I'd rather have cute shoes lol They were hawking SK-II in so many drugstores in Tokyo, but still had the high end price. I paid attention to what the Asian women were buying and it wasn't that. They were buying the creams and masks that were 5 bucks for 10 masks, so that's what I bought too.
I am so glad you did this review! I have seen so many positive reviews of this product and I was very tempted. Thank God for this channel! I hope you have a great day and thank you for all of your reviews for us.
You can order the Missha from wal mart for $23 and free shipping for those who want to try it. Me personally, I will skip it because I'm already using 3 different products with Niacinamide. Thanks for the review!
I know many dermatologists and skincare professionals will tend to brush off the SK-II essence as a gimmick and over-hyped product. I get it - it has an unimpressive ingredients list and is way too overpriced. It was the original essence on the market (long before K beauty burst onto the scene and claimed that they started the essence step). SK-II also started the sheet mask trend over 20 years ago which spawned the Korean craze and leading Western consumers to believe that the Koreans started it. I have tried both products and as much as I want to be sceptical, I have to admit that after going through the full-sized bottles for both, the SK-II wins it for me. I would not have noticed the difference had I not used both on my hands. Because I use many products on my face, it's really hard to tell which products are actually working. But my hands are a different story. I do use hand creams and lotions but as we all know, they don't do much apart from just moisturizing and acting as occlusives. I noticed that a few weeks into using the SK-II essence, my hands did look brighter and more youthful. I'm still young and I wouldn't consider them old looking by any means but the freckles seemed to look less noticeable and overall my hands just looked better and I couldnt stop admiring them. I then tried the Missha one because so many people claimed that it was a dupe (and I really was hoping to find a cheaper alternative) for the SK-II, but it really did nothing for my skin except to add that extra layer of hydration and moisture. In terms of texture, the Missha one seems ever so slightly thicker and did feel a tad more hydrating, but in terms of results it didn't actually brighten or lighten my pigmentation. Bear in mind, I have never used retin-a or strong retinol products so I can't say that I will not achieve the same results with them as I did with the SK-II essence. I have to agree with you though that it can irritate sensitive skins. It is not meant to be used with the famous korean 7-skin method. Your face will fall off! I used 2 layers of it once and it already felt like it was stinging my face. Then I made the mistake of using it once after exfoliating my face with the Dermalogica gentle cream exfoliant mask and it burned my face and turned it bright red. Only after 10 minutes of constantly splashing my face with cold water did the redness calm down. So I guess it must be quite a strong product and the concentration of the active ingredient is so high to the point of being irritating. That aside I will say that I do place many Japanese products in higher regard to their Korean counterparts. Despite their refusal to remove parabens from their products (which may put off a lot of the more health-conscious consumers), I do believe that the Japanese beauty industry overall has a more solid reputation backed by extensive research and cutting-edge technology. They are risk-takers and innovators. The Korean beauty industry on the other hand, simply chooses to adopt the fail-safe method of using ingredients that are already tried and tested and housing them in cuter and more attractive packaging. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on Korean products and I do enjoy using them as well. I appreciate that they try to make their products affordable and attainable by the average consumer, unlike SK-II which essentially targets the more elite consumer.
you said your hands looked "brighter and more youthful", that just sounds like the super vague claims from countless beauty products. what is brighter - do you mean your hands looked lighter in color than before? and what does youthful mean - did you see fine lines in your hands diminish?
Sounds extremely biased to generalise a whole country's beauty industry in such a way. You should have tested the two products at the same time on separate hands to get a more objective result, as your underlying bias strongly colours your conclusions about each product.
You almost got me till the parabens part. There is no concrete evidence suggesting parabens cause cancers. If you are allergic to it then it’s a different issue. For the most part, i would prefer parabens than things like alcohol as preservatives in my products. Seems like you are also biased against Korean trends for the most part. I never heard of any claim that SKii pioneered the sheet mask movement. It has been around Asia for ages lol. It’s fine if you prefer Japanese products to Korean products but don’t speak as if Kbeauty is copying JBeauty trend.
I use skii and LOVE it - no irritation at all. I use retin A as well. I tried stopping the skii and found I started breaking out and lots of redness - love this stuff - worth every cent!!! I have heard lots of others love it too and have similar results - probably for different skin types . You can get it when sales happen at various stores.
Hey Dr. Just wanted to say that I use sk2 and I would NEVER pay such an extreme amount of money for a product unless it worked. Sk2 has literally added a boost to my skincare routine. Also wanted to mention that my drunk elephant vitamin c serum had been making me glow like nobody's business. Even when I wash the product off the glow is there. I appreciate your reviews and the medical opinions that influence them. Sunscreen and subscribe🤣
I used both SK II and Missha.... my opinion, SK II does better. I think my skin tone looks better while using it. I just use my hand cause I don't want to waste the product. Even though both products suggest to use cotton pad. Thank you for your honest review. I always love your scientific research you do in every video ❤
Hi Dr. Dray - If you are taking video requests, I have one for the future :) I'd love to see examples of how much to use of each product in a typical routine. I always feel like I'm using too much. :)
Missha has now upgraded their formula for the Time Revolution Facial Treatment Essence, and not only the packaging has been changed. The new formula is now called the FTE with an extra 'Rx' added to it. The ingredients are as goes: yeast ferment extract, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, bifida ferment lysate, oryza sativa rice extract, pearl powder, water, diethoxyethyl succinate, propane diol, sodium PCA, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, polyquaternium 51, butylene glycol, vinegar, glycerin, ceramide NP, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, xanthan gum.
I love skll I've found it to completely smooth the textural appearance. Interesting you found it drying. It has helped my moisture barrier from the effect of retinal. Goes to show our skin is all so different.
for me sk-ii is my HG, I’ve been using it for 10 years. The first time I used it when I had breakout on my forehead and dull skin because of work environment, after 2 weeks my face became smooth and glowing I got compliment a lot. I tried to change to cheaper skincares a few times but I can always notice the difference, so for now I still use it intermittently especially if i will have special ocassion. my friends also use it, some love it others not really, so I guess it works differently on each person. But yeah its so expensive
Thank you for this honest review!!!! Have you ever, or could you, review the Biologique Recherche P50 1970 toner? It too is pricey and has tons of hype. Would love your opinion!
I use the version for sensitive skin. It has some good ingredients like lactic acid and niacinamide and glycerine mixed with some weird ones like horseradish root. It definitely makes your skin look great in the morning if you use it at night. But so does a stronger glycolic like Alpha H.
Isn’t it crazy how Different skin types respond to different products? I tried both of these and I have to admit the SK2 hands down beat out the Misha it really did brighten my face, even out my skin tone, and even helped with my hormonal acne unfortunately I can’t continue to buy it because of the price tag but I definitely noticed a difference once I stopped using it
Ohhhh. Lightbulb! Thank you! Do not even know how I ended up on this video but I was listening while doing something else and you mentioned KP on the face. My 13 year old has suffered with KP since she was a toddler and the KP on her face is a consistent issue these days that does require some special attention. I think we will give this a try!
I used SK-II many years ago and noticed nothing. Then again, my skin at the time was practically perfect after years of using Erno Laszlo. At 69 and after years of negligent skin care, I use the COSRX galactomyces gel/essence every other day along with a number of K-Beauty products and Paula's Choice BHA treatment. I appreciate this video and will stick with the COSRX.
Many people think the more expensive a product is that is so much better than lower priced ones. Hopefully they are watching your videos and getting educated . Love your sense of humor and intellect! Love your videos.
I’ve been curious about the Missha product, so thank you! ☺️ IT Cosmetics’ Miracle Water has fermented ingredients, also, but no one seems to be enamored with that one. It’s quite nice, actually. I love Paula’s Choice toners, though, because they are loaded with soothing ingredients and no weird trendy stuff.
Tried alot of different skincare like missha, hada labo, laneige, innisfree, kose and more.. finally decided to give SKII a try and never regret buying it.. skii helps to reduce dullness which all of the other skincares couldnt give me. I will never leave skii and always make sure i have a back up stock of it.
I have been late in discovering thr wonderful Dr. Dray and been binge watching. So funny when you tried to emulate the stamping of product on your cheeks!
Use it and love it. Have gotten tons of compliments that my skin looks great, even from my daughters who rarely notice stuff like this. I have sensitive skin without irritation. I just use a few drops in the palm of the hand. Putting it on a cotton pad makes me think that I'm paying lots of money to make a cotton pad look good. But thanks for the review; I will try the Missha.
Skii is my HG especially the essence and the facial treatment masks. I had very problematic hypersensitive skin with eczema spots and acne on occasions. I tried la mer, skinceuticals , cle de peu, so many products and my skin always reacted badly. Skii is the only product that changed my skin to baby soft and clear. Japanese products just work so much better for my skin, skii has been around for a while & you get what you pay for !!! That’s my quote in life lol
Every time I see someone talking about this channel and this channel that and then I go and see them talking about products. I always come here to see if the doctor had spoken about it. And thank God she has and more importantly people with experience in the products are giving feedback.🙏
I have been using SkII clear lotion followed by essence for more than 10 years now and I have to say I'm still very happy with it. A big bottle lasts me more or less than a year so it is just pretty much a yearly investment for my skin care. I have started some k beauty products and have not seen any benefits on my skin so far.
Dr. Dray, thank you for the superb information you provide! I am saving so much on skin care products and my skin has never looked better! Very grateful to you!
I recently came across this product from Missha and was watching videos of and reading about it. I was confused. Then I just searched with your name and found this video ! Such relief. Either product itself or key ingredients HAVE to be Dr. Dray approved for me to make me finally click that buy button. My husband jokes saying oh you are again busy with your friend Dr. Dray!
You’re totally right. I have sensitive skin and rosacea, tried Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence and it made some areas of my face red and kinda itchy (not the rosacea areas tho), BUT I found out it was ok for my neck. I would recommend getting a sample or buying a small bottle (if there is any) but definitely not repurchasing.
I tried both, Mischa is a cheap vision of SK2,it helps for moisture and soften your skin,not too bad,but if you want something like miracles than you got to go for SK2,the result is super awesome,make you looks a few years younger,very effective ingredients,but very expensive,only for rich people,poor people will use missha.....
I would really like to know you opinion on the skinceuticals CE ferulic Have you personally tried that product from them? What do you think of the ingredients in it!
I LOVE the CosRx Galactomyces 95 essence. With such good other ingredients a far better less expensive dupe. Ingredients. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (95), Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Panthenol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol, Adenosine
@@nordicmind82 its subtile. Just overall brightness and soothing factor. Its nothing dramatic. Just helps with healing and the rejuvenation process. Love it.
hlynned Fair enough. Reviews like that sound a heck of a lot more plausible than hyperbolics about anything resolving any and all skin problems, making the skin perfectly smooth, bright, soft, shiny, and glowing, and making us three inches taller.
You could start a series to sanity check an entire series of high-end brands like SK2, Elizabeth Arden, Tatcha and so on that cost a fortune with their lies. Thank you, Dr. Dray. I really appreciate the work you do and because of you, I went to a dermatologist instead of experimenting with my skin :)
there are not enough days in a lifetime to reality check the bazillions of overhyped and overpriced skin care products out there...maybe just a picture of a landfill would communicate the message of "Stop the madness!"
I do enjoy the Missha Essence, and Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence. I prefer to apply them by putting 1-2 splashes into the palm of my hand, and use my hands to gently pat the essence onto my face.
WOW $179.00. As consumers. we need to keep in mind that at least 75% (possibly more) of the cost of a luxury skincare/makeup item is tied to the marketing and fancy packaging costs. Great review Dr. Andrea.
I have PCOS and have struggled with cystic acne for years. SK-II is the only thing that has worked for me! Cleared it up completely in 3 days. Not wanting to buy a big bottle after I used up my sample, I went a week without it. Instantly the acne was back and I was buying the big bottle. 😩 But we’re going on 6 months with no spots. But I immediately follow it up with my moisturizer. So I don’t feel the drying, irritating effects.
when I saw the price of that SK-II I couldn't believe it. LOL. Many youtubers push this product (often there's sponsorship somewhere in these) and I'd never use it because they typically have terrible skin. They swear by this product and I think no way, cause your face is inflamed and full of break outs. Then "poof" they are no longer in their favorites as they are on to the next thing. New product hypes and still broken out. Fast fashion/cosmetic industry is designed to empty your wallets.
I had been use SKII for almost 5 years until I was pregnant. Because my skin became sensitive during my pregnancy and stated to use dragstore brands. I think SKII spend a lot of money on ad, and those superstars.😒 now I focus on the ingredients not the commercial ticks. Thank you for sharing and tell the truth.
To me skii does work. The treatment Essence is a pre serum btw... the effect is rather strong. The missha one is less acidic but the effect is less powerful. I doubt I’d ever switch this item.
this is all what they tell you to make you believe there is something magic here...it is a bottle of watery nothing......liquids aren not great vehicles for active ingredient delivery...very basic principle of topical drug delivery that you can read about in any dermatology textbook ....of course skii and missha wont tell you that, though
Dr Dray I heard about this theory as well.. like basically all skincare items are not too different from each other. I don’t know the science behind it but based on my experience, I do tend to break out if I skip the treatment Essence for a day or two. I actually don’t really know how that works. What do you think about La Prarie I think that’s the name... it’s crazily expensive, 2000+ for a set I believe. Some tests suggest it’s just marketing but I saw a woman in airport claiming she’s been using this for five years.. and her skin looks like ten years younger than her actual age. I feel if I replace the treatment Essence I’m going to suffer from mild breakouts 😭
When you compare the ingredients, A better dupe for SKII is CosRx Galactomyces 95 essence, and is even less expensive than the Missha. In my opinion it is even better than SK II because it still is mostly galactomyces (95%,) but also has Niacinamide, and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Hi Dr Dray, I use and love the Cosrx Galactomyces 95 tone balancing essence. I think the 3.38 oz was less than $20. I use it under the rice mask at bedtime. Thanks for the info, Susan
Susan Stokes I use the COSRX Glactomyces Toner and love it and want to try the essence as soon as I use up the COSRX Advances Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which I also like.
I’ve been using Secret Key for a few weeks. Very hydrating. I put a bit in Palm of hands and pat on face. IMO you loose a lot of product that just gets adsorbed in cotton pad.
Hi Dr. Dray Can you do a review on a Korean brand called Amorepacific? It’s a luxury brand and I would love to know if it’s worth the money. I’m curious about their enzyme peel and vintage single extract.
I actually have had some luck with Missha products and tend to like some of their sheet masks as well. The only thing I recommend for those interested in trying them out is do not order through the US Missha site. Many that have had ended up with fraud on their credit cards. Happened to me a couple of months ago from an order I placed last November. But otherwise they do have some good problems. SKII I think has always been overhyped.
hi Dr. Dray, I for one am shocked that you didn't get good results from the SKII, but sure no one thing works for everybody. I have been using the SKII facial treatment for about the last 4-5 years and it is the one thing that has helped my acne (of course I have use retin A and everything else) I use the SKII facial essence also and it absolutely gives my skin a luminosity that I can't deny. I know both the facial treatment and the essence are way expensive, but I can't deny the results. Maybe its because I have acne oily prone skin (or at least I had), I haven't tried the Missha yet and just out of curiosity I think I will try it.
Hi, Dr Dray. SK2 is an essence and needs to be used after toner. That's the official recommended usage. For me, after toner, it's fine. If I use it right after cleaning, it stings. Also, when I use Retin A 0.1%, Sk2 irritates. I think that's cuz my skin gets sensitive from the prescription, not SK2's fault.
I’m very curious too, got my first PC’s package a month ago. So far I’m satisfied. It seems like Paula has a similar rational approach to her formulas. I’m just wondering if it’s worth the price, esp. now when the company was sold out and the products became smaller and more expensive. They are VERY generous with gifts with purchase though and often send me notifications of 25% off sitewide.
It takes about 2-3 months of using SK II then you will see the effect on your skin. For me, it made me have some small pimple for couple of weeks then it made my skin softer and brighter. And it works well if you use it about 5-10 drops both for cotton pad and hand palm. After about 8-12 months , it will stop make any changes on the skin until you stop using it. You will feel the skin become worse.
I mean I have to continue using it to maintain the effect ...but it is not worth the price if we compare it with any other clinical grade skincare products.
I can't use SK2 when i use retinol. It burns and gives me rash. If I stopped retinol for a while, then SK2 is fine. But I prefer Lancome Advanced GENIFIQUE serum. It contains similar yeast extract but non irritating even when I use Retinol. It gives my skin a healthier appearance. After I strayed a while and tried new things, I always came back to the Lancome serum and found my skin better after a couple weeks of usage. Lancome Genifique is THE favorite skin care item of mine.
Brand new subscriber. I stumbled across your video on Retin-A (getting ready to start soon), and I am hooked!. I can't stop watching!! I think you are beautiful, intelligent, incredibly funny and motivating. I have added healthier foods to my diet just by watching. For example, I ran into Trader Joes and got the dehydrated beets recently- love them! Thanks so much for your content! I look forward to your videos daily. All the best to you Dr. Dray!
I just recently bought skii to see what is it all about, i notice that my pores got smaller and i dont get any acne anymore. But its not really hydrating, you still need to use some moisturizer. I thought its just another product that im just going to try for a while and never ever re purchase. But since it works for me, i may re purchase again.
Thanks Dr Dray for another interesting topic! I found myself enjoying your videos every day because they are informative, evidence based and the points are clearly delivered :) They somehow also have a relaxing affect for my brain after a long day of work in my field.
I love this product. After adding this product to my skincare routine, I needed less creams. My skin went from dry to more normal. I use to never be able to not use creams after washing my face. But now, I can sometimes just use this with a light lotion. It also relieves any irritation or itchiness. I read a review by a Japanese blogger who also compares SKII and Missha and she had the same comments that you did. Ingredients alone prove the Missha is simply better. Lastly, I'd love to know if it's true that essences absorb more readily into the skin than creams or lotions.
I have the Missha and I like it. I haven't tried the sk-ii so I don't know if it's a dupe. Missha feels good. It is skin plumping. I use it in the evening during my Korean 10 step skin care routine. I wanted to try it. I ordered from Amazon. Like Dr. Dray said, I will use it up but I'm not going to repurchase. I need to minimize my skin care and I'm getting niacinamide in CeraVe lotion.
I’m not sure if the “splashing over your face” thing was purely a joke or not but if you had gone to the SK II website and watched the technique they recommended and demonstrated, you are suppose to put some in your hands, rub together and then press on to your skin. Your skin supposedly “drinks” it up. Some people repeat this a couple of times depending on how dry their skin is. Also, I’ve heard that putting it on a cotton pad is a giant waste of the product which is understandable considering you’re probably getting more product on the cotton than on your face and at that retail price, any drop wasted is awful. It’s not a sticky product by any means so I can’t see why people wouldn’t want to just follow the recommendations and just use their hands for application.
Never tried the SK -II however i dont think i will now. I have tried the Missha and was prepared to not like it. and I actually found it useful after a couple of weeks it seemed to really help my skin. Tried other galactomyces type products and Missha is the best. I have some serious retin a sensitivity and the Missha was very gentle on it. Thank you for your review.
Amen about the cosmetic industry’s purpose-$$$! Your followers should know what active ingredients are helpful, and we can find them in less expensive products. My many years on this earth have taught me there is no miracle in a bottle over the counter.....well there is sunscreen. 😉
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Conclusion : SK-II didn’t work at all on her- not recommended at all too expensive. Missha did-(cause it has lactic acid, niacinamide, etc) she recommend but it’s still quite expensive. Cosrx rice mask- is one of her kbeauty faves.
THANK YOU
Bless you 🙏🏽
You are lovely, thanks.
Thank you!
God bless your soul for summing it up
You inspired me to quit smoking in 2020 🎉 Felt silly to take such good care of my skin and still smoke cigarettes. Four days in and forever to go 💪 Thank you Dr! ❤️🌻
I hope you're doing well! Good luck
Good luck Holly!
Hello Beautiful! Stop smoking and just splurge on skin care!;) Try also Elizabeth Arden youth essence.
21 days in!!! i feel so good, I hope you're doing well
You can do it!!! It can be tough but it is worth it💜
The Missha Time Revolution Ampoule is a good dupe for Ester Lauder Night Repair serum. FYI for anyone interested
Thank you!
It is better that EL Night Repair. I love Missha skincare products
Thank you !
What do you mean by a good dupe
@@yourdailydoseofsocialaxiet5212 dupe= duplicate/substitute
My mother first used SK II essence after a friend recommended her. She hated it. Then I tried it. After 3-4 days I noticed my skin looked brighter and my acne got less... now 7 years later and I still use them! I can really notice the difference if I don’t. Tips to save some money is I try to buy always at the airport in duty free :)
Who the hell is disliking Andrea’s videos!!! (Probably P&G and L’Oréal)
afic10 That's exactly what I always wonder!!! Probably cosmeceuticals ...
Mayra W and a couple of RUclips beauty gurus for sure
afic10 There's some bots that go around disliking videos on all channels once the channels reach a certain subscriber threshold. It's honestly not worth worrying about
Leroset yeah but afic10 comment was really funny & totally worth me commenting
Leroset Seriously? I recently heard that if you don't comment on a video in a while that RUclips will unsubscribe you from that channel. What the hell is RUclips's purpose?
Generally don't care much when others are reviewing these two products HOWEVER when Dr. Dray reviews them I am all ears! 😏👍
glad you enjoy
I had actually emailed Missha to ask the lactic acid percentage. They said "0.00021% /100g", so I assume it's not exfoliating, rather a ph adjuster or preservative for the formula. Just FYI!
good to know
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That’s what it is exactly 🤙🏻🤙🏻
AHA at that percentage are for moisture, not exfoliation
I absolutely love SKII! I've been using it for approximately a year. It really has changed my skin. I buy the 250ml and it does last me a long time. I suffer from oily and aging skin. It has brightened my skin and lightened my dark spots. It does take awhile to see results. At least 3 months. I had to do a before and after photo to appreciate the actual changes skii did for my skin!
I’m using SK-II and I’m really loving it. It makes my skin smoother than ever. I used some other brands before, but the mix of Hada Labo and SK-II is fantastic on my skin.
I've used SKII starting treatment on and off for over 10 years now. It's always been my go-to product if I have an important event coming up because it always makes my skin feel and look very smooth and bright after using it for a few days. It's almost common knowledge amongst Asian luxury skincare veteran that SKII Starting Treatment/Essence is most suitable for oily skin type. If you have dry or sensitive skin, it is NOT suitable for you AT ALL. Mainly because of its super high concentration of the active ingredient - Pitera which speeds up the skin cell renewal process. And you should definitely NOT use facial scrub or cleansing brush such as Clarisonic or shave your face(if you're a man like me) before using this treatment. Your face will sting like you're applying a 30% glycolic acid peel. Don't ask me how I find that out! :D
thank you :))
I’ve tried both the SK-II and Missha, and I’m sorry to Say, I disagree with you. That Pitera stuff is pixie dust for my face. Smells like some nasty bodily discharge, but for me, the glow and luminosity of my skin (no other change in my skincare routine besides this essence) were undeniable. Missha was just okay, it never seemed to do much, either good or bad, except perhaps save me some cash. However, one thing we can both agree on, is those price tags should be abolished. So, the cheap skate became motivated to make my own dupe of the product. Luckily I live next to P&G Japan, and with a little detective work I have narrowed down the sake brewery where I think they purchase their sake lees(the ingredient from which Pitera is derived). I have made my own filtrate and I even use the leftover yeast as a mask. The results are just as great as the SK-II, dare I say even better, as I know what I’m putting in my concoction, and it’s a hell of a lot cheaper.
You should sell the yeast online, I would buy that in a heartbeat!
You would need to process it, and it doesn’t stay fresh for long.
I finished a few sample bottles. SK II FTE really worked for my skin. I used it after I got a lot tanner from a vacay, then my skin got a lot brighter after 3 days. But it's so expensive so I stopped using it :(
Girl, just buy the Cosrx Galactomyces Essence instead.
@@PassionPno Will do
For my skin personally, SK-II works so well. It hydrates my skin immediately upon application and makes it glow like nothing else. Doesn't break my acne prone skin out. And it helps brighten my skin too I love itttt
Hi when do you put it on. before or after moisturiser?
Bella Bae it didn’t help me ... missha is way cheaper all the way!!! And helped
@Username how many times are you going to make the same comment, you resentful (VERY likely poor) mysoginist beta-male?
Just leave people alone
Username bro who hurt u???
Username you are very stupid 💩💩💩💩💩💩🤮🤮🤮🖕🏼🖕🏼🖕🏼
SK-II essence is my HG of all essences. But I do love both SK-II and Missha essences, but for different reasons. I find the effectiveness of 1 bottle of SK-II is the same as maybe 2-3 bottles of Missha. I would not recommend using tretinoin in your regimen while using SK-II essence. I too, also find it irritating. The cost of SK-II is ridiculous and I only purchase a bottle once or twice a year (usually around the holidays for better deals). I recommend using the Missha essence in conjunction with the Missha toner. I just find you get better results. Both are staples in my skincare regimen, and they are the two essences I keep going back to, but essences aren't for everyone - although I think they add a great layer of hydration for those of you with dry skin.
Liz Lee that’s really interesting!! You motivated me to try to buy a 2nd or 3rd bottle of Missha if this doesn’t wow me.
I heard that there are many different strains of galactomyces and there’s quite a premium for the best strands.
Liz Lee why you shouldn’t combine skii with tretinoin?
@@brattingprincess There are soooo many different kinds of it now so it's just a guessing game to see which won't irritate my skin. I hope you had good results!
Liz Lee I stopped buying Missha after their bungle on sexual harrassment within the company. I found an even cheaper toner (half of missha regular) that is snail-based called Swanicoco Fermentation SnailCare Skin Toner. It has all the things my skin likes except propolis.
Missha FTE somehow makes my skin really really soft.
@@shreeya1113 you totally can! I want to say when I wrote that comment a year ago I was using a stronger tretinoin strength so my skin was pretty sensitive.
I’m curious to know your opinions on the popular skincare brand Tatcha 🤔🤔
meglovesmac1 some good products (overpriced) other worthless stuff, like most brands.
I REALLY enjoy the Tatcha sunscreen, which is a little annoying because it's so expensive. They have it for members only online at Costco right now for a nice discount though! Picked up a couple backups.
Yes!! I too would love her opinion on Tatcha's products. I actually splurged a couple of mnths ago and bought the essence water..does NOTHING! In fact, it caused my skin to rash. Also tried the water cream by Tatcha..same issue. Not sure why this happened, but sure curious about Dr. Drays opinion of the products.
Please do make a vid!!!
Tatcha in my opinion is one big marketing brand...pretty packaging etc etc...but there's fragrance in most products...but my problem started where they wanted $95 for an oil with gold in it gold is pointless in skincare.my second problem was they sell a lot of products that you have to open and dip your fingers into...if it's just a basic moisturizer like Dr. Dray uses then it's not a big deal but when the products has all of those beneficial ingredients in it as soon as you open it and its exposed to the air and your fingers the ingredients are compromised and then you're basically just left with a moisturizer that isn't going to do anything other than that.
Here in Malaysia SK-II is like a status symbol amongst women. Personally I've never used it, or bothered to grab some samples to try but a friend of mine described her experience with it as having her face 'peeled off' 😂. After her animated regaling i firmly decided to stay far away from it. Been into Hada Labo since 2016 and am loving it and am so happy it's getting loads of thumbs of from Dr. Dray as well (since a lot of other brands are not easily available here like Cerave). Love love love all your vids, keep em coming! ❤️
U can get Cerave from iHerb :)
i dont see the appeal
Status!!
Yes, huge status symbol in Singapore too, with a special spa in Changi airport by the lounges. I waded through a big bottle. It took me over a year. I didn't find it at all harsh but it didn't do anything either. Plus it smells awful.
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The Missha time revolution Essence is amazing. I have sensitive skin and was having a lot of imbalance between dry and oily skin four years ago when I started using it, within a few weeks it fixed my skin. It has been a godsend, it really changed my skin. Not only is my skin balanced, but glowing and it did wonders for my redness.
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There are two versions of Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment essence. The Intensive version of Missha Time Revolution First Treatment essence is a truest dupe not the Moist version. Thanks
What is the difference between the two mishha essence?
@@srijitabhattacharya5507 The ingredients are different. I think the Moist version was made for the US. It is less expensive.. Thanks
@@happytx1860 I see. Tysm.!
They only have the 5th generation now 😭 the first and 4th version is the best for my skin
I use SK11 and I love it. It has literally transformed my skin !! 💕
Sk11 lol
@@jasonbig1353she's all the way up to 11 and we're stuck on 2 😂
Thank You! SKII is so expensive. Another dupe is Secret Key First Essence.... It has niacinamide which is probably why you see the brightening
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Plamena Mincheva You are probably right... honestly i stoped using it because i did not see a diference between when i use it and dont. Just not worth the extra step...
Secret Key first essence rose addition is somewhat better to me that regular product.
Plamena Mincheva fermented ingredients for some reason really soothed my skin.
Oh my goodness, MAJOR belly laughs watching you demonstrate the splashing method!!😂😂❤❤
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That gives me a good laugh too. Watched this many times and still cracks me up
I love your casual sense of humor, sneaking in those natural giggles and microwave cleaning comparisons, you always have me laughing hysterically 😂
I had the sample bottle too and it not only dried my skin out, but it caused breakouts. I never ever breakout. So glad I didn't spend 200 bucks on the big bottle. I'd rather have cute shoes lol They were hawking SK-II in so many drugstores in Tokyo, but still had the high end price. I paid attention to what the Asian women were buying and it wasn't that. They were buying the creams and masks that were 5 bucks for 10 masks, so that's what I bought too.
I think proctor and gamble is just dumping left over solvent in a bottle and selling it for a profit
Dr Dray I have to agree. I try a lot of products and it's been a long time since something stripped my skin like the SK-II.
sophie sabbycat what's a good dupe for the sk2 toner?
I am so glad you did this review! I have seen so many positive reviews of this product and I was very tempted. Thank God for this channel! I hope you have a great day and thank you for all of your reviews for us.
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SK II really normalized my oily skin. Missha on the other hand did absolutely nothing. I am never giving up on SKII.
Agree sk ii works really well on my skin.
madhulikaP agree! SK11 is a miracle!!
Agree.. skii is worth more than investing on other skincare..
SK II Didn’t work for me. UNFORTUNATELY!
Just Another Roger how long did u try? It took me 3 weeks - twice a day, without skimping on the amount...but ya.. every skin is different..
You can order the Missha from wal mart for $23 and free shipping for those who want to try it. Me personally, I will skip it because I'm already using 3 different products with Niacinamide. Thanks for the review!
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I know many dermatologists and skincare professionals will tend to brush off the SK-II essence as a gimmick and over-hyped product. I get it - it has an unimpressive ingredients list and is way too overpriced. It was the original essence on the market (long before K beauty burst onto the scene and claimed that they started the essence step). SK-II also started the sheet mask trend over 20 years ago which spawned the Korean craze and leading Western consumers to believe that the Koreans started it. I have tried both products and as much as I want to be sceptical, I have to admit that after going through the full-sized bottles for both, the SK-II wins it for me. I would not have noticed the difference had I not used both on my hands. Because I use many products on my face, it's really hard to tell which products are actually working. But my hands are a different story. I do use hand creams and lotions but as we all know, they don't do much apart from just moisturizing and acting as occlusives. I noticed that a few weeks into using the SK-II essence, my hands did look brighter and more youthful. I'm still young and I wouldn't consider them old looking by any means but the freckles seemed to look less noticeable and overall my hands just looked better and I couldnt stop admiring them. I then tried the Missha one because so many people claimed that it was a dupe (and I really was hoping to find a cheaper alternative) for the SK-II, but it really did nothing for my skin except to add that extra layer of hydration and moisture. In terms of texture, the Missha one seems ever so slightly thicker and did feel a tad more hydrating, but in terms of results it didn't actually brighten or lighten my pigmentation. Bear in mind, I have never used retin-a or strong retinol products so I can't say that I will not achieve the same results with them as I did with the SK-II essence. I have to agree with you though that it can irritate sensitive skins. It is not meant to be used with the famous korean 7-skin method. Your face will fall off! I used 2 layers of it once and it already felt like it was stinging my face. Then I made the mistake of using it once after exfoliating my face with the Dermalogica gentle cream exfoliant mask and it burned my face and turned it bright red. Only after 10 minutes of constantly splashing my face with cold water did the redness calm down. So I guess it must be quite a strong product and the concentration of the active ingredient is so high to the point of being irritating. That aside I will say that I do place many Japanese products in higher regard to their Korean counterparts. Despite their refusal to remove parabens from their products (which may put off a lot of the more health-conscious consumers), I do believe that the Japanese beauty industry overall has a more solid reputation backed by extensive research and cutting-edge technology. They are risk-takers and innovators.
The Korean beauty industry on the other hand, simply chooses to adopt the fail-safe method of using ingredients that are already tried and tested and housing them in cuter and more attractive packaging. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on Korean products and I do enjoy using them as well. I appreciate that they try to make their products affordable and attainable by the average consumer, unlike SK-II which essentially targets the more elite consumer.
Sue Shaleh cannot agree more ;)
you said your hands looked "brighter and more youthful", that just sounds like the super vague claims from countless beauty products. what is brighter - do you mean your hands looked lighter in color than before? and what does youthful mean - did you see fine lines in your hands diminish?
Sounds extremely biased to generalise a whole country's beauty industry in such a way. You should have tested the two products at the same time on separate hands to get a more objective result, as your underlying bias strongly colours your conclusions about each product.
You almost got me till the parabens part. There is no concrete evidence suggesting parabens cause cancers. If you are allergic to it then it’s a different issue. For the most part, i would prefer parabens than things like alcohol as preservatives in my products. Seems like you are also biased against Korean trends for the most part. I never heard of any claim that SKii pioneered the sheet mask movement. It has been around Asia for ages lol. It’s fine if you prefer Japanese products to Korean products but don’t speak as if Kbeauty is copying JBeauty trend.
I use skii and LOVE it - no irritation at all. I use retin A as well. I tried stopping the skii and found I started breaking out and lots of redness - love this stuff - worth every cent!!! I have heard lots of others love it too and have similar results - probably for different skin types . You can get it when sales happen at various stores.
Hi Kat, how do you combine SK II with retin-a? Can you please share your skin care routine?
Once again you are saving me money 😊
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Hey Dr. Just wanted to say that I use sk2 and I would NEVER pay such an extreme amount of money for a product unless it worked. Sk2 has literally added a boost to my skincare routine. Also wanted to mention that my drunk elephant vitamin c serum had been making me glow like nobody's business. Even when I wash the product off the glow is there. I appreciate your reviews and the medical opinions that influence them. Sunscreen and subscribe🤣
What a wonderful sense of humour Dr.
I used both SK II and Missha.... my opinion, SK II does better. I think my skin tone looks better while using it. I just use my hand cause I don't want to waste the product. Even though both products suggest to use cotton pad.
Thank you for your honest review. I always love your scientific research you do in every video ❤
Hi Dr. Dray - If you are taking video requests, I have one for the future :) I'd love to see examples of how much to use of each product in a typical routine. I always feel like I'm using too much. :)
Missha has now upgraded their formula for the Time Revolution Facial Treatment Essence, and not only the packaging has been changed. The new formula is now called the FTE with an extra 'Rx' added to it. The ingredients are as goes: yeast ferment extract, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, bifida ferment lysate, oryza sativa rice extract, pearl powder, water, diethoxyethyl succinate, propane diol, sodium PCA, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, polyquaternium 51, butylene glycol, vinegar, glycerin, ceramide NP, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, xanthan gum.
I love skll I've found it to completely smooth the textural appearance. Interesting you found it drying. It has helped my moisture barrier from the effect of retinal. Goes to show our skin is all so different.
Missha did nothing for my 50 yr old skin SK-II is amazing and makes my skin glow and look so much better....♥️🇦🇺
for me sk-ii is my HG, I’ve been using it for 10 years. The first time I used it when I had breakout on my forehead and dull skin because of work environment, after 2 weeks my face became smooth and glowing I got compliment a lot. I tried to change to cheaper skincares a few times but I can always notice the difference, so for now I still use it intermittently especially if i will have special ocassion. my friends also use it, some love it others not really, so I guess it works differently on each person. But yeah its so expensive
Thank you for this honest review!!!! Have you ever, or could you, review the Biologique Recherche P50 1970 toner? It too is pricey and has tons of hype. Would love your opinion!
Susan Synnott I’d like her opinion on acid toners too.
I use the version for sensitive skin. It has some good ingredients like lactic acid and niacinamide and glycerine mixed with some weird ones like horseradish root. It definitely makes your skin look great in the morning if you use it at night. But so does a stronger glycolic like Alpha H.
YESSSS!!! I have been using it, and love it. I am curious in your opinion on it.
Susan Synnott would looove ur opinion! Not available in Canada ...yet...but on my wish list!
Susan Synnott when u see Stephanie and Caroline AND Molly Sims rave about it...better check with Dr.Dray...😏😝😏
Please do a Biologique Recherche breakdown!!!
YESSSS! I really wanna buy it, but want to see her review on it.
Isn’t it crazy how Different skin types respond to different products? I tried both of these and I have to admit the SK2 hands down beat out the Misha it really did brighten my face, even out my skin tone, and even helped with my hormonal acne unfortunately I can’t continue to buy it because of the price tag but I definitely noticed a difference once I stopped using it
Brenda Bogowith if you are a Costco member, they have SK-II in a huge bottle for $200 on their website. Just a thought!
I left SK-II for the same reason. But, after trying dupes without success, I'm going back to SK-II.
I put my SK 11 in a spray bottle that way I never waste a single drop. Buy it at Costco and it last about 8 months.
Ohhhh. Lightbulb! Thank you! Do not even know how I ended up on this video but I was listening while doing something else and you mentioned KP on the face. My 13 year old has suffered with KP since she was a toddler and the KP on her face is a consistent issue these days that does require some special attention. I think we will give this a try!
I used SK-II many years ago and noticed nothing. Then again, my skin at the time was practically perfect after years of using Erno Laszlo. At 69 and after years of negligent skin care, I use the COSRX galactomyces gel/essence every other day along with a number of K-Beauty products and Paula's Choice BHA treatment. I appreciate this video and will stick with the COSRX.
SK-II Treatment Essence is more suitable for Oily and Combination skin type, at least it works for me pretty well.
Many people think the more expensive a product is that is so much better than lower priced ones. Hopefully they are watching your videos and getting educated . Love your sense of humor and intellect! Love your videos.
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I’ve been curious about the Missha product, so thank you! ☺️ IT Cosmetics’ Miracle Water has fermented ingredients, also, but no one seems to be enamored with that one. It’s quite nice, actually.
I love Paula’s Choice toners, though, because they are loaded with soothing ingredients and no weird trendy stuff.
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I really like the Missha Time Revolution one.
I love the IT cosmetics miracle water :) it's got so many ingredients it's kinda crazy
Skeptical Idealist love your name! We’re kindred spirits 😄 Is that a Bernese Mountain Dog in your photo?
Heather Elzinga No 😢 but a Bernese is one of my favorite breeds, always wanted one. The one in the pic is my overly enthusiastic pit bull.
Tried alot of different skincare like missha, hada labo, laneige, innisfree, kose and more.. finally decided to give SKII a try and never regret buying it.. skii helps to reduce dullness which all of the other skincares couldnt give me. I will never leave skii and always make sure i have a back up stock of it.
I have been late in discovering thr wonderful Dr. Dray and been binge watching. So funny when you tried to emulate the stamping of product on your cheeks!
Use it and love it. Have gotten tons of compliments that my skin looks great, even from my daughters who rarely notice stuff like this. I have sensitive skin without irritation. I just use a few drops in the palm of the hand. Putting it on a cotton pad makes me think that I'm paying lots of money to make a cotton pad look good. But thanks for the review; I will try the Missha.
Skii is my HG especially the essence and the facial treatment masks. I had very problematic hypersensitive skin with eczema spots and acne on occasions. I tried la mer, skinceuticals , cle de peu, so many products and my skin always reacted badly. Skii is the only product that changed my skin to baby soft and clear. Japanese products just work so much better for my skin, skii has been around for a while & you get what you pay for !!! That’s my quote in life lol
I love the Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence Rose Edition - affordable and effective xo
I so love how you give in your thoughts about these two essence. I've been loving my MISSHA too
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Hi what about the cosrx 95 essence
Every time I see someone talking about this channel and this channel that and then I go and see them talking about products. I always come here to see if the doctor had spoken about it. And thank God she has and more importantly people with experience in the products are giving feedback.🙏
glad this was helpful :)
I have been using SkII clear lotion followed by essence for more than 10 years now and I have to say I'm still very happy with it. A big bottle lasts me more or less than a year so it is just pretty much a yearly investment for my skin care. I have started some k beauty products and have not seen any benefits on my skin so far.
Dr. Dray, thank you for the superb information you provide! I am saving so much on skin care products and my skin has never looked better! Very grateful to you!
A face mask being called a gateway drug made me laugh! You are so funny! Great video
Butter Believe it That was hilarious!!
I recently came across this product from Missha and was watching videos of and reading about it. I was confused. Then I just searched with your name and found this video ! Such relief. Either product itself or key ingredients HAVE to be Dr. Dray approved for me to make me finally click that buy button. My husband jokes saying oh you are again busy with your friend Dr. Dray!
You’re totally right. I have sensitive skin and rosacea, tried Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence and it made some areas of my face red and kinda itchy (not the rosacea areas tho), BUT I found out it was ok for my neck. I would recommend getting a sample or buying a small bottle (if there is any) but definitely not repurchasing.
I tried both, Mischa is a cheap vision of SK2,it helps for moisture and soften your skin,not too bad,but if you want something like miracles than you got to go for SK2,the result is super awesome,make you looks a few years younger,very effective ingredients,but very expensive,only for rich people,poor people will use missha.....
I would really like to know you opinion on the skinceuticals CE ferulic
Have you personally tried that product from them? What do you think of the ingredients in it!
ZachTaylor I am using the Maelove Glow Serum. It’s great and so much more affordable. Very comparable too!
Jeannie 5766 Dr Dray should do a review on that!
Oh ma gosh I'm obsessed with your videos! I wish you would make your own skincare line!
The Secret Key First Treatment Essence Rose Edition is supposed to be better than the Missha. Gothamista spoke about it.
Have you used this? Trying to decide between the two.
@@TheBwil32 yeah I love it!
I LOVE the CosRx Galactomyces 95 essence. With such good other ingredients a far better less expensive dupe.
Ingredients.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (95), Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Panthenol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol, Adenosine
Much nicer price range! What results are you getting?
@@nordicmind82 its subtile. Just overall brightness and soothing factor. Its nothing dramatic. Just helps with healing and the rejuvenation process. Love it.
hlynned Fair enough. Reviews like that sound a heck of a lot more plausible than hyperbolics about anything resolving any and all skin problems, making the skin perfectly smooth, bright, soft, shiny, and glowing, and making us three inches taller.
You could start a series to sanity check an entire series of high-end brands like SK2, Elizabeth Arden, Tatcha and so on that cost a fortune with their lies. Thank you, Dr. Dray. I really appreciate the work you do and because of you, I went to a dermatologist instead of experimenting with my skin :)
there are not enough days in a lifetime to reality check the bazillions of overhyped and overpriced skin care products out there...maybe just a picture of a landfill would communicate the message of "Stop the madness!"
I do enjoy the Missha Essence, and Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence. I prefer to apply them by putting 1-2 splashes into the palm of my hand, and use my hands to gently pat the essence onto my face.
I love the shade being thrown at the sk II LOL. Overpriced and overhyped. Thank you for saving people from wasting their money :)
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Love SKII facial essence and the masks! Have used it for several years. It is the one product I splurge on.
WOW $179.00. As consumers. we need to keep in mind that at least 75% (possibly more) of the cost of a luxury skincare/makeup item is tied to the marketing and fancy packaging costs. Great review Dr. Andrea.
ridiculous
Hi, Dr. Dray! Please also do a video about Witch Hazel (like Thayers and Dickinsons)
i have
Thank you, Dr Dray!
I use SKII and find it works remarkably well. I’m sorry your experience was negative.
I have PCOS and have struggled with cystic acne for years. SK-II is the only thing that has worked for me! Cleared it up completely in 3 days. Not wanting to buy a big bottle after I used up my sample, I went a week without it. Instantly the acne was back and I was buying the big bottle. 😩 But we’re going on 6 months with no spots. But I immediately follow it up with my moisturizer. So I don’t feel the drying, irritating effects.
when I saw the price of that SK-II I couldn't believe it. LOL. Many youtubers push this product (often there's sponsorship somewhere in these) and I'd never use it because they typically have terrible skin. They swear by this product and I think no way, cause your face is inflamed and full of break outs. Then "poof" they are no longer in their favorites as they are on to the next thing. New product hypes and still broken out. Fast fashion/cosmetic industry is designed to empty your wallets.
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I had been use SKII for almost 5 years until I was pregnant. Because my skin became sensitive during my pregnancy and stated to use dragstore brands. I think SKII spend a lot of money on ad, and those superstars.😒 now I focus on the ingredients not the commercial ticks. Thank you for sharing and tell the truth.
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DOC HAVE YOU TRIED LOTION P50!!!??? could you do a review on that product!!!
To me skii does work. The treatment Essence is a pre serum btw... the effect is rather strong. The missha one is less acidic but the effect is less powerful. I doubt I’d ever switch this item.
this is all what they tell you to make you believe there is something magic here...it is a bottle of watery nothing......liquids aren not great vehicles for active ingredient delivery...very basic principle of topical drug delivery that you can read about in any dermatology textbook ....of course skii and missha wont tell you that, though
Dr Dray I heard about this theory as well.. like basically all skincare items are not too different from each other. I don’t know the science behind it but based on my experience, I do tend to break out if I skip the treatment Essence for a day or two. I actually don’t really know how that works. What do you think about La Prarie I think that’s the name... it’s crazily expensive, 2000+ for a set I believe. Some tests suggest it’s just marketing but I saw a woman in airport claiming she’s been using this for five years.. and her skin looks like ten years younger than her actual age. I feel if I replace the treatment Essence I’m going to suffer from mild breakouts 😭
Good afternoon Doctor, as always I really appreciate your honesty as always.
Thanks!
When you compare the ingredients, A better dupe for SKII is CosRx Galactomyces 95 essence, and is even less expensive than the Missha. In my opinion it is even better than SK II because it still is mostly galactomyces (95%,) but also has Niacinamide, and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Hi Dr Dray, I use and love the Cosrx Galactomyces 95 tone balancing essence. I think the 3.38 oz was less than $20. I use it under the rice mask at bedtime. Thanks for the info, Susan
Susan Stokes I use the COSRX Glactomyces Toner and love it and want to try the essence as soon as I use up the COSRX Advances Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which I also like.
I also like the Rice Enzyme Mask!
I’ve been using Secret Key for a few weeks. Very hydrating. I put a bit in Palm of hands and pat on face. IMO you loose a lot of product that just gets adsorbed in cotton pad.
Hi Dr. Dray
Can you do a review on a Korean brand called Amorepacific? It’s a luxury brand and I would love to know if it’s worth the money. I’m curious about their enzyme peel and vintage single extract.
The youth revolution radiance creme & masque is amazing!
I love the fermented green tea essence but the whole line have heavy fragrance. I had to wash my face after the night cream 😑
@@sunshine9993 I found the fragrance in this brand too much for me. not my cup of tea
I actually have had some luck with Missha products and tend to like some of their sheet masks as well. The only thing I recommend for those interested in trying them out is do not order through the US Missha site. Many that have had ended up with fraud on their credit cards. Happened to me a couple of months ago from an order I placed last November. But otherwise they do have some good problems. SKII I think has always been overhyped.
yikes!
hi Dr. Dray, I for one am shocked that you didn't get good results from the SKII, but sure no one thing works for everybody. I have been using the SKII facial treatment for about the last 4-5 years and it is the one thing that has helped my acne (of course I have use retin A and everything else) I use the SKII facial essence also and it absolutely gives my skin a luminosity that I can't deny. I know both the facial treatment and the essence are way expensive, but I can't deny the results. Maybe its because I have acne oily prone skin (or at least I had), I haven't tried the Missha yet and just out of curiosity I think I will try it.
Hi, Dr Dray. SK2 is an essence and needs to be used after toner. That's the official recommended usage. For me, after toner, it's fine. If I use it right after cleaning, it stings. Also, when I use Retin A 0.1%, Sk2 irritates. I think that's cuz my skin gets sensitive from the prescription, not SK2's fault.
Have you tried Paulas Choice? Thanks for your reviews :)
Laurin Carmichael I’m curious about this, too.
yes, please review it :)
I’m very curious too, got my first PC’s package a month ago. So far I’m satisfied. It seems like Paula has a similar rational approach to her formulas. I’m just wondering if it’s worth the price, esp. now when the company was sold out and the products became smaller and more expensive. They are VERY generous with gifts with purchase though and often send me notifications of 25% off sitewide.
It takes about 2-3 months of using SK II then you will see the effect on your skin.
For me, it made me have some small pimple for couple of weeks then it made my skin softer and brighter.
And it works well if you use it about 5-10 drops both for cotton pad and hand palm.
After about 8-12 months , it will stop make any changes on the skin until you stop using it. You will feel the skin become worse.
so it gets bad then good then bad again???
I mean I have to continue using it to maintain the effect ...but it is not worth the price if we compare it with any other clinical grade skincare products.
I use the Missha essence 💕
I can't use SK2 when i use retinol. It burns and gives me rash. If I stopped retinol for a while, then SK2 is fine. But I prefer Lancome Advanced GENIFIQUE serum. It contains similar yeast extract but non irritating even when I use Retinol. It gives my skin a healthier appearance. After I strayed a while and tried new things, I always came back to the Lancome serum and found my skin better after a couple weeks of usage. Lancome Genifique is THE favorite skin care item of mine.
I love that she’s getting into Korean skin care
Cosrx also has a 95% Galactomyces essence and it like $18 and very good in my opinion
Is it better then missha? I just bought the cosrx
YAY I love dupe videos! You just saved me money! I had SKII on my Sephora buy list. Thank goodness I haven't bought it yet! Thank you! ❤😊
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Rene Daniels it's less than $25 at Target
Cosrx Galactomyces essence / toner is another similar product.
If it works out then, costco!!
Everyone’s skin is different. Seriously
Brand new subscriber. I stumbled across your video on Retin-A (getting ready to start soon), and I am hooked!. I can't stop watching!! I think you are beautiful, intelligent, incredibly funny and motivating. I have added healthier foods to my diet just by watching. For example, I ran into Trader Joes and got the dehydrated beets recently- love them! Thanks so much for your content! I look forward to your videos daily. All the best to you Dr. Dray!
thnaks!
I think I was supposed to hurt my arm so that I could find you and binge watch your videos.
I just recently bought skii to see what is it all about, i notice that my pores got smaller and i dont get any acne anymore. But its not really hydrating, you still need to use some moisturizer. I thought its just another product that im just going to try for a while and never ever re purchase. But since it works for me, i may re purchase again.
I’m laughing so hard at you questioning why they stopped at 6 steps!😂🤣😭
Thanks Dr Dray for another interesting topic! I found myself enjoying your videos every day because they are informative, evidence based and the points are clearly delivered :) They somehow also have a relaxing affect for my brain after a long day of work in my field.
thanks for wathcing!
I really enjoy this products and i see a diference in my skin too. Could you do a cosrx brand review?
I love this product. After adding this product to my skincare routine, I needed less creams. My skin went from dry to more normal. I use to never be able to not use creams after washing my face. But now, I can sometimes just use this with a light lotion. It also relieves any irritation or itchiness. I read a review by a Japanese blogger who also compares SKII and Missha and she had the same comments that you did. Ingredients alone prove the Missha is simply better. Lastly, I'd love to know if it's true that essences absorb more readily into the skin than creams or lotions.
there is no truth to that and it is largely a marketing claim to create consume appeal
I have the Missha and I like it. I haven't tried the sk-ii so I don't know if it's a dupe. Missha feels good. It is skin plumping. I use it in the evening during my Korean 10 step skin care routine. I wanted to try it. I ordered from Amazon. Like Dr. Dray said, I will use it up but I'm not going to repurchase. I need to minimize my skin care and I'm getting niacinamide in CeraVe lotion.
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I’m not sure if the “splashing over your face” thing was purely a joke or not but if you had gone to the SK II website and watched the technique they recommended and demonstrated, you are suppose to put some in your hands, rub together and then press on to your skin. Your skin supposedly “drinks” it up. Some people repeat this a couple of times depending on how dry their skin is. Also, I’ve heard that putting it on a cotton pad is a giant waste of the product which is understandable considering you’re probably getting more product on the cotton than on your face and at that retail price, any drop wasted is awful. It’s not a sticky product by any means so I can’t see why people wouldn’t want to just follow the recommendations and just use their hands for application.
Your skin is very pearlescent 😍
Never tried the SK -II however i dont think i will now. I have tried the Missha and was prepared to not like it. and I actually found it useful after a couple of weeks it seemed to really help my skin. Tried other galactomyces type products and Missha is the best. I have some serious retin a sensitivity and the Missha was very gentle on it. Thank you for your review.
same experience! I tried cosrx galactomyces as well...not blown away by that one
Amen about the cosmetic industry’s purpose-$$$! Your followers should know what active ingredients are helpful, and we can find them in less expensive products. My many years on this earth have taught me there is no miracle in a bottle over the counter.....well there is sunscreen. 😉
HOpe you are having a good week Ms Karen :)