Oh no I just realized you did not find the Press restart gentle retinol serum !? 😩 People need to know how great this is a start out I absolutely love it so if anyone’s looking for a recommendation I recommend that one I’ve been through probably over 5 of them ♥︎ Sorry so many comments I didn’t realize till after I watched everything u didn’t include their press restart gentle retinol. But it’s ok ♥︎♥︎♥︎
Pinning so others see this! I'm 4 years into retinol so it wouldn't have been ideal for me, but I can absolutely believe it's a fantastic starter retinol. Thanks for sharing ☺️
Love your opening! You are so stinkin’ cute! Thanks for trialing this. Will have to check them out for my hubs who I’ve managed to get to start wearing actives.
You are such a gem! I swear every time I’m thinking about trying a brand you put out a video. Your videos are always well researched and organized with links and time stamps. I love that you try products for more than a day before putting out a review. You deserve millions of subscribers and I know that you will get there!
Looking at the overnight facial product really drove home your point about the shortcomings of inci lists and how misleading they can be. Lactic and glycolic acid (0.01%) comes before vitamin E (0.5%) and had they did not disclosed concentrations I would have for sure thought they were above 1%! I wont go as far as to say this was done to intentionally mislead the customer but its definitely eye opening!
Right, I think part of it is that the "more is better" mentality is driven into our heads, even though the reality is that many ingredients are at their most optimal performance at low levels. So it leaves companies in an odd position for sure - they may create an effective product, but if they admit the percentages, will that turn people off? It's also why I think knowledge is power though - there may be an odd phase of people realizing what they do best with, but eventually it could all fall into place and lead to buying the products that work out best for each of us (...or I'm an idealist 🤷♀️ lol)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Your absolutely right and I really appreciate that you touch on this in your videos. Like you said it does beg the question tho. Was their alleged initial reluctance to disclose the percentages for this specific product due to a fear that some people might be in for an awakening? Interestingly enough I also recently read in some papers that the concentration of various growth factors in cell culture conditioned media (super expensive star ingredient in TNS serum and others alike) are in the ppb (pg/ml) to ppm (ug/ml) range. FGF was the highest concentration at around 3 ug/ml which equates to 0.0003%! Kinda puts things in perspective a bit.
I’ve never heard of the brand Geek and Gorgeous, but that name describes you so well. I’m thinking of getting the Versed Acne Body Mist for my daughter because she has been complaining about backne lately.
Aww thank you! It's a great product; I love that it's quick (as I've griped before about loving the results from body care but not always wanted to dedicate the time lol). "Spray and done" is chefs kiss haha
I bought it for my teenage son, its only been 2 days but he has used it both days after his shower! I think because it's so easy to use and kind of fun.
I use the overnight facial peel product because my skin is extremely sensitive to most exfoliators. I’m using it as a way to slowly increase the level of actives in my routine. I also recommend it to clients who are hesitant to use chemical exfoliators. It’s not much, but I think it’s a user friendly intro product.
I do agree. I'm still haunted by that video of the kid who used a dermaroller and THEN FOLLOWED with the Ordinary peeling solution. That's not wise for...anyone!? This, however, is perfect for newbies or for sensitive skin.
@@kimberlykefalas9563 yep! In terms of ranking balms (which is the next BIG video I'm working on btw!), I'd truly say this is in a category of it's own. It melts into my skin like the Glow Recipe balm does, but in a very stark contrast to that, it doesn't leave behind a film. It's a new favorite for me!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Thanks! I have been using the clinique ever since I started double cleansing, and was going to try the GM after your review as if I'm going to buy this many products I should try to have some of them be less expensive! So maybe I will try this one instead. ALSO btw I got my Glowbiotics Cream Oil and it's amazing. I love it. So thank you for that recommendation.
Wow, the percentages of that peel were so interesting! I’ve never tried versed but I’ve looked at their products often. Very excited to see what you think of geek&gorgeous, I’ve tried several of their products.
Day 1 of G&G alone showed me that this is going to be a very different trial. I was standing in my bathroom rearranging their actives and trying to settle on the right routine to follow haha. Can't wait to see the results!
Speaking of refills, leafshave (my favorite razors/ low waste) created a lifetime dermaplane with replaceable blades similar to this, a pack of refill blades costs 9 dollars and contains 10 replacement blades, in case versed as not released a refill pack. I have the original pivot razor, but prefer the twig for my sensitive under arms and legs. 😊
Yeah I think it's probably optional for most, but I'll say it would be nice for those with more oily-combo skin who want to add in emollient properties of oils without adding to the oily look!
I’m so happy for this review! Finding the Versed line was really helpful for me getting started in skincare. I found their Keep the Peace wash and it was so awesome for my dry skin and doesn’t irritate my rosacea. I can’t find anything that works as well for my breakouts and doesn’t strip my skin. Thanks for doing a review! Looking forward to trying some of their newer products. I did try their Day dissolve but I think it’s been reformulated since I first gave it a try. I may have to try it again because I really wasn’t fond of it at first. I preferred the Elf holy hydration Cleansing Balm to it, although the fragrance of the Day Dissolve was quite nice.
Ohhh good to know, that explains the confusing reviews I was reading. It rinses off so easily for me that I was truly perplexed to see opposing thoughts. Makes sense that it was reformulated!
So glad you finally did this review!! I’m glad you tried the gentle milky cleanser. I hated it at first for the same reasons you mentioned, but now I love it. I really think you would love the acne-calming cream cleanser though, I feel like it was made for you. It’s not hydrating like the other but it’s so gentle and soothing for a BHA product. Soo funny about the overnight facial peel…I had no idea the strength was that low. I’ve used it before but stopped because every time after I’d use it my skin looked mildly crappy after and I couldn’t figure out why. Down the road I learned I was sensitive to AHAs. With other AHAs my skin freaks out, with this one it was like a crab being boiled, slowly so I didn’t know what was happening. So I feel like maybe even the low strength does do something…. 🤷♀️ that would be a good research project 😆
It's very possible that it does! Especially given that the peel has those humectant/occlusive properties to it. It's a huge reason why at the end of the day, i truly think the only way to know if a product will work for us is to try it. And why I'm a believer in samples/minis!
Oh my gosh! I'm so excited to try some of these products. Definitely the DewPoint moisturizer, the serums seem fabulous and maybe I'll finally dip my toe into retinol😄
The autosave serum is pretty amazing. And i actually think it is a really good price for all the great ingredients and antioxidants. Wish it did not smell like ham though! I am used to that smell now but feel the auto save is really strong!
It smells like ham? I can't tell if my nose is adjusted to unscented skincare or just fairly neutral at picking up smells But I think I'm glad for it LOL! 😆🤣 I have to run this smell by Ara (which at this point I should just do with everything)...hold on I'm gonna update you on how this goes
@@AliceintheRabbitHole ahhh! Now i feel like I got a bad one cause it isnt like an unscented skincare product smell. It is like that metallic hot dog smell lol! And mine is strong. Pine sap I dont pick up on 😂
That last product is that placebo effect lol but all jokes aside great review I am excited to get some of these products and try them out my skin needs help!
Versed i found them at target about / years ago and their are like 3 STAPLE items I refuse to live without. Which is the just take a breath clarifying serum. The retinol “serum “ although I do love a few strong better ones thee as at a better gentle one tho. Also their zero G eye cream. Omg - oh and the sulfur spot treatment. So good. The toners were not my favorite but the bliss toner was nice. Im nit a toner girl tho. And also im WAITING till July when the “advance “ line the serum n moisturizer is in target stores bc I’m DYING to try those abs the derma planing tool too I need. But over all such a great brand. !! I truly do love then as a whole . The pink firming serum is nice although i was not happy with the serum oil ( antioxidant) UNFORTUNATELY. But it’s ok I love so much my two ride or die is the just take a breath clarifying serum And the press restart retinol serum like I said but I’m so happy more & more people are recognizing this brand !!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I bought cheap disposable derma razors and omg! To anyone thinking about trying those 5$ sets from TJMaxx: DONT!! The amount of micro cuts I sustained was astronomical! Even the angle of the Versed one looks more face friendly.
Oh ouch!! That does not sound fun 😧😧 Yeah tbh I just have them hanging around because...I don't know what to do with them. I grabbed those in a big lots years ago thinking, "oh these will be great for brows", got home, and remembered I don't exactly need to shape my uh...my lack of brows 😆🤣
I live in TX and the heat index (which is what is actually feels like outside taking humidity and other facts into account) for yesterday was 118 degrees!! Like WTF!! Here comes Summer. I remember one Summer here in TX, it was 123 degrees outside. Not the heat index. It was actually 123 degrees. My A/C couldn't keep up. Oh and the power people are threatening rolling blackouts already and it's only been like 90 degrees. Imagine when it gets to 100 or 105. We're basically screwed. I'm actively trying to move to Louisiana (Hammond, to be specific). I hate living in Texas.
They're threatening the rolling blackouts NOW!? Now, with no major events aside from the heat!? Whaaat! I'll never forget that news from last year - they talked about it here as well, but thankfully it didn't happen. It certainly doesn't sound fun!! 😱
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yeah we had to deal with it when it was negative degrees outside and now they're threatening it just as Summer gets going. And it's not even super crazy hot out yet!! Not cool. I'm so ready to get the hell outta Texas!! Are y'all getting a ton of transplants from Cali there too? We have a ton here including my neighbors and I dont mind it at all except for the fact that they're driving up home costs cause they're paying cash and buying homes outright way over asking and sometimes without even seeing it first. The housing market here is so stupid right now....just as were about to buy our first home and this shit happens lol.
Thanks for the medical reference for this particular skin care company. I still say the medical word because that’s kind of where I live. I wonder if they get the reference to their knockout name
I am getting the Body spray for my husband back. I will let you know how it goes. He has always had mild break outs. We shall see. Have a great week ❌⭕
Just a small squeeze tube I use in the face when it’s Compromised it does wonders and then I just add the clarifying serum mix it with my moisturizer in my skin is back to normal in like 2 to 3 days it’s wonderful
The product you said will be discontinued actually sounds good minus the lemon oil. I actually experimented with Teatree Rosemary frankincense and lavender diluted in squalane oil and my skin oh my goodness it healed so much from the breakouts I was having I was getting deep cystic acne and that’s all gone right now! 😭 I used purito defense barrier Cleanser and then after I would use a hyaluronic acid serum from the Inkeylist and then apply the blended oil on top of it and that’s it for a week and my skin loves!! But now I’m only applying it as a spot treatment before bed. I understand that some essential oils can be irritating but some of them are also healing and they get a bad rep However I will say that it’s about how much you use and I only use three drops of each. When it comes to essential oils in leave on skin care I avoid it because I don’t know the percentage
We used to have a fragrance here in Canada by a company called Demeter..they made different scents like fresh cut grass, morning dew, fresh laundry, etc…I can just imagine them making a candied hot dog water one 🤣🤮
I have the Sunday morning serum/oil I do love it! ( saw your Ig when it was 50% off at target, thanks again!) want to buy more from this brand after I use some stuff up. Great recommendations!
I was such a fan of several Versed products. Their Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream and Advanced Restoring Serum were, IMO, total standouts for SUCH a good price point. Both are no longer available anywhere that I can find. What is happening over at Versed? Target has all their product on sale, I wonder if they are being discontinued. Also, I'm with Arra (sp?), I HATE the sensation of moisturizer on my skin! Blech. I rarely use it, but instead use moisturizing sunscreen. At my age I'm taking a chance, but I feel suffocated and oily with a rich moisturizer, it's been a real issue for me in terms of aging and skincare.
I’m wondering the same thing. It really feels like the brand took off initially but has floundered more recently. It’s a shame as I agree that they had some standouts!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole So I went ahead and sent them an e-mail through their website. A woman responded to me and said that the beautiful night cream and restoring serum are indeed discontinued (I'm guessing several of the other products you mention are no longer available because I couldn't find them on their website). She did not answer my question about whether they were still being sold at Target, but she did tell me they have new products launching. I asked her for an ETA, and she said they weren't releasing that info yet, but that I would be "excited" to see them. So, I'm wondering if they were bought out by someone, and the less profitable items were phased out. I did read that Versed Skincare is/was owned by Katherine Powers who also owns Merit--another brand I love.
When your breaking out ALL U NEED IS THAT JUST BREATH AND SOMETHING LIKE A VANSCREAM or Whatever moisturizer you like unscented and your skin will be cleared up in days I swear to God that product is literally incredible I don’t know how they do it with such simple grade ingredients but it works magic
Totally agree. It's so tempting to do EVERYTHING for a pimple (oh how I know lol), but the best thing for it is one targeted acne treatment and moisture to allow the skin to heal. Definitely not: pick, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, salicylic, pick again, more salicylic, "is it gone yet", repeat, then stare in the mirror and go "why is this pimple ten times bigger!? 😭" (alas, we all know this story, I suspect!!)
I love the Elemis cleansing balm, but I hated the Versed one, for me it wasn’t just the smell but it didn’t emulsify the same way/rinse clean and it burned my eyes 🥲 That was my first and only experience with Versed, unfortunately.
How often do you switch your skin care? And because you switch your skin care so often. Could that be the reason that you haven't completely got control over your acne?
I changed mine to I have been buying tons of korean skincare sinse watching no B S beauty and ur yes style hauls..lol what is that bubble toner u were loving I cant seem to find the name
We were in the high 90's today. I would melt at 76°. I am greedy with my A/C. 72°. I wish it was 69°. I love to sleep in cool air. I could live at 69° year round..❌⭕
Fun follow up: we saw water dripping into the top of our AC system last night. Had to make one of those emergency calls to maintenance, and it turns out the upstairs neighbor had been trying desperately to keep their apt cooler. So that's a story of Louisiana - if you try to fight the AC here, it breaks! 👀😱
Do you think DEW POINT MOISTURIZING GEL-CREAM is a cruelty free dupe for Neutrogena Hydroboost boost gel moisturizer? Do you also happen to know a cf dupe for Neutrogena Hydroboost Moisturizer SPF 50? Thanks for another great video.
Ah I’m so sorry, tbh I haven’t tried a lot of Neutrogena products to compare! However, I can tell you about Dew Point! It’s a very lightweight moisturizer. If you have dry skin, it’s likely not enough on its own. However, if you don’t like the feel of moisturizer, you may love it. Ara actually loves this one (even though she has normal/dry skin) simply because she can’t stand the way moisturizer feels on her skin. This one disappears into your skin and leaves a light sensation of hydration! Aw geez just realized I’m replying on the video where I explained all this 😆🤣 - well, I guess I can summarize: it hasn’t changed 😆
I know I'm late but I have been trying a lot from this brand. My mainstays are the moisturizers (dew point and skin soak, the latter for colder months) and the sunscreen; have you tried it yet? They've since reformulated. It gives a slight cast on my dark skin but I don't mind. It's the mineral sunscreen that is more accessible for me. I'm currently trying the advanced restore duo (night cream and serum) and retinol body lotion. Haven't tried the duo yet but i like the retinol lotion so far after one use. Edit: I also like the press restart serum.
Before I use the versed dermaplane tool for the first time I wanted to ask you if you used it on dry skin or with oil? We both have dry skin and up until now I’ve always dermaplaned on dry skin but recently I saw dr Alexis stephens video about oil planing (with versed tool) for those with dry skin. Just wondering if you’ve tried it and have a preference? Thanks girl and I hope you and Ara (still not sure how to spell it) are settling into your new home!
So sorry for the delay!! Funny enough, I’d always shaved on oil - so the reverse situation 😆 turns out that I prefer dermaplaning on dry skin though. I expected it to be more uncomfortable, but it didn’t feel any different. Instead, I had less of the….so sorry for this incoming description, but the little piles of oil and hair moving around (yeah, sorry! Ick 👀) One tip though: i use toner first! Just a light spray, enough to keep my dry skin happy. And it of course drinks that up so my skin feels dry again anyway lol But as always, skincare is YMMV so I would do whatever works best for you! Hope that helps 😊 (Also yep, you got her name! She tells people her name is a palindrome 😆)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole thanks so much! I’m going to give it a go with squaline and see which is better. I have a feeling oil might be better for me. And 😂😂 at Ara!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole i actually do like the oil method more. My skin is just too dry/flaky after cleansing for a full on dry shave. I am going to try the tip you gave me next time tho. I love the versed tool. Not nearly as scratchy as the cheaper razors and sharper imo. Safer to use and sharper blade, if that makes sense
I will probably skip this brand as my skin is used to stronger formulas but I am thinking of having my husband try them out bc he's new to skincare(After years of harassing him I finally got him to start a routine lol💁🏼♀️🧖♂️😅)
Oh no I just realized you did not find the Press restart gentle retinol serum !? 😩 People need to know how great this is a start out I absolutely love it so if anyone’s looking for a recommendation I recommend that one I’ve been through probably over 5 of them ♥︎
Sorry so many comments I didn’t realize till after I watched everything u didn’t include their press restart gentle retinol. But it’s ok ♥︎♥︎♥︎
Pinning so others see this! I'm 4 years into retinol so it wouldn't have been ideal for me, but I can absolutely believe it's a fantastic starter retinol. Thanks for sharing ☺️
I am absolutely loving press restart!! It really the most gentle retinol I’ve found! I use it after my AZ serum!
"You know it's good because it's blue" yeah that's basically my life motto.
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me with the klairs midnight cream
I am super excited for the Geek & Gorgeous review!!!
Yep me too! I like how the toners/serums compliment each other
Love your opening! You are so stinkin’ cute! Thanks for trialing this. Will have to check them out for my hubs who I’ve managed to get to start wearing actives.
This brand is SUCH a good starting point/for more sensitive skin!
You are such a gem! I swear every time I’m thinking about trying a brand you put out a video. Your videos are always well researched and organized with links and time stamps. I love that you try products for more than a day before putting out a review. You deserve millions of subscribers and I know that you will get there!
Aww thank you, i appreciate it 🥰
Omg Geek and gorgeous!!! I'm so excited firor that one.
Saaaame!
In my mind, all good Vitamin C's smell like hotdog water. My fav's are Timeless and Maelove. They are Holy grails for me.
True. I don't mind the smell. When I smell it at this point, I know that product isn't loaded with fragrance lol!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Exactly!
Love both of those! Especially the Timeless.
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I love both the timeless and Mae love… now every time I use vitamin c I’m going to smell hotdog water 🤦♀️😂😂😂😂
Now I won't be able to get that smell out of my head and constantly think of "hot dog water". Makes me want to puke. 🤢🤮
Alice, you are a rare gem among UA-camrs. I enjoy all of your content, especially when you inject your humor. Thank you🤗
Thank you! 🥰
Looking at the overnight facial product really drove home your point about the shortcomings of inci lists and how misleading they can be. Lactic and glycolic acid (0.01%) comes before vitamin E (0.5%) and had they did not disclosed concentrations I would have for sure thought they were above 1%! I wont go as far as to say this was done to intentionally mislead the customer but its definitely eye opening!
Right, I think part of it is that the "more is better" mentality is driven into our heads, even though the reality is that many ingredients are at their most optimal performance at low levels. So it leaves companies in an odd position for sure - they may create an effective product, but if they admit the percentages, will that turn people off?
It's also why I think knowledge is power though - there may be an odd phase of people realizing what they do best with, but eventually it could all fall into place and lead to buying the products that work out best for each of us (...or I'm an idealist 🤷♀️ lol)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Your absolutely right and I really appreciate that you touch on this in your videos. Like you said it does beg the question tho. Was their alleged initial reluctance to disclose the percentages for this specific product due to a fear that some people might be in for an awakening?
Interestingly enough I also recently read in some papers that the concentration of various growth factors in cell culture conditioned media (super expensive star ingredient in TNS serum and others alike) are in the ppb (pg/ml) to ppm (ug/ml) range. FGF was the highest concentration at around 3 ug/ml which equates to 0.0003%! Kinda puts things in perspective a bit.
I’ve never heard of the brand Geek and Gorgeous, but that name describes you so well.
I’m thinking of getting the Versed Acne Body Mist for my daughter because she has been complaining about backne lately.
Aww thank you! It's a great product; I love that it's quick (as I've griped before about loving the results from body care but not always wanted to dedicate the time lol). "Spray and done" is chefs kiss haha
I bought it for my teenage son, its only been 2 days but he has used it both days after his shower! I think because it's so easy to use and kind of fun.
@@babyface45 did it clear the back acne?
Geek and gorgeous! I’m so excited
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I use the overnight facial peel product because my skin is extremely sensitive to most exfoliators. I’m using it as a way to slowly increase the level of actives in my routine. I also recommend it to clients who are hesitant to use chemical exfoliators. It’s not much, but I think it’s a user friendly intro product.
I do agree. I'm still haunted by that video of the kid who used a dermaroller and THEN FOLLOWED with the Ordinary peeling solution. That's not wise for...anyone!?
This, however, is perfect for newbies or for sensitive skin.
Need a new cleansing balm now I know what I’m trying….your the best Alice ❤️
Theirs is what I wanted the Glow Recipe to be. I cannot get over that this is a drugstore cleansing balm! 🤯
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Do you like this one better than the Good Molecules?
@@kimberlykefalas9563 yep! In terms of ranking balms (which is the next BIG video I'm working on btw!), I'd truly say this is in a category of it's own. It melts into my skin like the Glow Recipe balm does, but in a very stark contrast to that, it doesn't leave behind a film. It's a new favorite for me!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Thanks! I have been using the clinique ever since I started double cleansing, and was going to try the GM after your review as if I'm going to buy this many products I should try to have some of them be less expensive! So maybe I will try this one instead. ALSO btw I got my Glowbiotics Cream Oil and it's amazing. I love it. So thank you for that recommendation.
Wow, the percentages of that peel were so interesting! I’ve never tried versed but I’ve looked at their products often. Very excited to see what you think of geek&gorgeous, I’ve tried several of their products.
Day 1 of G&G alone showed me that this is going to be a very different trial. I was standing in my bathroom rearranging their actives and trying to settle on the right routine to follow haha. Can't wait to see the results!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I’m excited to see what you’re trying from them! Their products are definitely different in terms of actives.
Speaking of refills, leafshave (my favorite razors/ low waste) created a lifetime dermaplane with replaceable blades similar to this, a pack of refill blades costs 9 dollars and contains 10 replacement blades, in case versed as not released a refill pack. I have the original pivot razor, but prefer the twig for my sensitive under arms and legs. 😊
Woohoo! Excited for this video! I have several of their products in my routine currently.
I’m super intrigued by the oil serum… but I just don’t see how it would fit into my routine. 🤷🏻♀️
Yeah I think it's probably optional for most, but I'll say it would be nice for those with more oily-combo skin who want to add in emollient properties of oils without adding to the oily look!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole good to know… that is not my skin type, so I’ll be skipping it, for sure! 😀 Definitely checking out that hydrating toner.
What a great comprehensive review. I’m very surprised some products had some algae!
Indeed! With brands like La Mer and Elemis, you'd think it's a costly ingredient, but it certainly doesn't need to be!
I’m so happy for this review! Finding the Versed line was really helpful for me getting started in skincare. I found their Keep the Peace wash and it was so awesome for my dry skin and doesn’t irritate my rosacea. I can’t find anything that works as well for my breakouts and doesn’t strip my skin. Thanks for doing a review! Looking forward to trying some of their newer products. I did try their Day dissolve but I think it’s been reformulated since I first gave it a try. I may have to try it again because I really wasn’t fond of it at first. I preferred the Elf holy hydration Cleansing Balm to it, although the fragrance of the Day Dissolve was quite nice.
Ohhh good to know, that explains the confusing reviews I was reading. It rinses off so easily for me that I was truly perplexed to see opposing thoughts. Makes sense that it was reformulated!
So glad you finally did this review!! I’m glad you tried the gentle milky cleanser. I hated it at first for the same reasons you mentioned, but now I love it. I really think you would love the acne-calming cream cleanser though, I feel like it was made for you. It’s not hydrating like the other but it’s so gentle and soothing for a BHA product. Soo funny about the overnight facial peel…I had no idea the strength was that low. I’ve used it before but stopped because every time after I’d use it my skin looked mildly crappy after and I couldn’t figure out why. Down the road I learned I was sensitive to AHAs. With other AHAs my skin freaks out, with this one it was like a crab being boiled, slowly so I didn’t know what was happening. So I feel like maybe even the low strength does do something…. 🤷♀️ that would be a good research project 😆
It's very possible that it does! Especially given that the peel has those humectant/occlusive properties to it.
It's a huge reason why at the end of the day, i truly think the only way to know if a product will work for us is to try it. And why I'm a believer in samples/minis!
I absolutely love the niacinamide/zinc serum from Naturium. I see VERSED at Target too, but have never pulled the trigger
Oh my gosh! I'm so excited to try some of these products. Definitely the DewPoint moisturizer, the serums seem fabulous and maybe I'll finally dip my toe into retinol😄
Their retinol is such a great starter - very low of course, but I appreciate that they accurately disclose the percentage!
Love Baby Cheeks and Sunday Morning! Great vid! Thank you!
The autosave serum is pretty amazing. And i actually think it is a really good price for all the great ingredients and antioxidants. Wish it did not smell like ham though! I am used to that smell now but feel the auto save is really strong!
It smells like ham? I can't tell if my nose is adjusted to unscented skincare or just fairly neutral at picking up smells
But I think I'm glad for it LOL! 😆🤣
I have to run this smell by Ara (which at this point I should just do with everything)...hold on I'm gonna update you on how this goes
She said pine sap...and now I do smell the ham oh no 😂
@@AliceintheRabbitHole ahhh! Now i feel like I got a bad one cause it isnt like an unscented skincare product smell. It is like that metallic hot dog smell lol! And mine is strong. Pine sap I dont pick up on 😂
Wow you have the glass skin look! How?! 😍
That last product is that placebo effect lol but all jokes aside great review I am excited to get some of these products and try them out my skin needs help!
Versed i found them at target about / years ago and their are like 3 STAPLE items I refuse to live without. Which is the just take a breath clarifying serum. The retinol “serum “ although I do love a few strong better ones thee as at a better gentle one tho. Also their zero G eye cream. Omg - oh and the sulfur spot treatment. So good. The toners were not my favorite but the bliss toner was nice. Im nit a toner girl tho. And also im WAITING till July when the “advance “ line the serum n moisturizer is in target stores bc I’m DYING to try those abs the derma planing tool too I need. But over all such a great brand. !! I truly do love then as a whole . The pink firming serum is nice although i was not happy with the serum oil ( antioxidant) UNFORTUNATELY. But it’s ok I love so much my two ride or die is the just take a breath clarifying serum
And the press restart retinol serum like I said but I’m so happy more & more people are recognizing this brand !!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I bought cheap disposable derma razors and omg! To anyone thinking about trying those 5$ sets from TJMaxx: DONT!! The amount of micro cuts I sustained was astronomical! Even the angle of the Versed one looks more face friendly.
Oh ouch!! That does not sound fun 😧😧
Yeah tbh I just have them hanging around because...I don't know what to do with them. I grabbed those in a big lots years ago thinking, "oh these will be great for brows", got home, and remembered I don't exactly need to shape my uh...my lack of brows 😆🤣
I live in TX and the heat index (which is what is actually feels like outside taking humidity and other facts into account) for yesterday was 118 degrees!! Like WTF!! Here comes Summer. I remember one Summer here in TX, it was 123 degrees outside. Not the heat index. It was actually 123 degrees. My A/C couldn't keep up. Oh and the power people are threatening rolling blackouts already and it's only been like 90 degrees. Imagine when it gets to 100 or 105. We're basically screwed. I'm actively trying to move to Louisiana (Hammond, to be specific). I hate living in Texas.
They're threatening the rolling blackouts NOW!? Now, with no major events aside from the heat!? Whaaat!
I'll never forget that news from last year - they talked about it here as well, but thankfully it didn't happen. It certainly doesn't sound fun!! 😱
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yeah we had to deal with it when it was negative degrees outside and now they're threatening it just as Summer gets going. And it's not even super crazy hot out yet!! Not cool. I'm so ready to get the hell outta Texas!! Are y'all getting a ton of transplants from Cali there too? We have a ton here including my neighbors and I dont mind it at all except for the fact that they're driving up home costs cause they're paying cash and buying homes outright way over asking and sometimes without even seeing it first. The housing market here is so stupid right now....just as were about to buy our first home and this shit happens lol.
Of course, great video, thank you!
But, I was waiting to hear/see more of that hair Clip, looks like it's a star?!?!?! I kinda want it
I love it so much!! It's in this video: ua-cam.com/video/oeq-tNzbo8k/v-deo.html
Thanks for the medical reference for this particular skin care company. I still say the medical word because that’s kind of where I live. I wonder if they get the reference to their knockout name
I am getting the Body spray for my husband back. I will let you know how it goes. He has always had mild break outs. We shall see. Have a great week ❌⭕
Hey Lisa! How are you? I bought it for my teenage son and he LOVES it. Super impressive that he would use anything....lol.. Hopefully it works.
I hope he enjoys it! I like that it's quick to use but still effective - that's a great combo. Thank you, you too ☺️💕
Just a small squeeze tube I use in the face when it’s Compromised it does wonders and then I just add the clarifying serum mix it with my moisturizer in my skin is back to normal in like 2 to 3 days it’s wonderful
I'm here for you!💞💞
Aww ty 🥰
I am loving Clarifying serums. I am using Balance Me and really like it..❌⭕
All skin is aging skin (at least on this planet 🌎.)
Indeed! 💕
The product you said will be discontinued actually sounds good minus the lemon oil. I actually experimented with Teatree Rosemary frankincense and lavender diluted in squalane oil and my skin oh my goodness it healed so much from the breakouts I was having I was getting deep cystic acne and that’s all gone right now! 😭
I used purito defense barrier Cleanser and then after I would use a hyaluronic acid serum from the Inkeylist and then apply the blended oil on top of it and that’s it for a week and my skin loves!! But now I’m only applying it as a spot treatment before bed. I understand that some essential oils can be irritating but some of them are also healing and they get a bad rep However I will say that it’s about how much you use and I only use three drops of each. When it comes to essential oils in leave on skin care I avoid it because I don’t know the percentage
Why should skincare make sense, when very little else does?? 🤔❤️
Lol right! Idk it seems like Versed struggled a bit initially with finding their footing, but their direction now is excellent
We used to have a fragrance here in Canada by a company called Demeter..they made different scents like fresh cut grass, morning dew, fresh laundry, etc…I can just imagine them making a candied hot dog water one 🤣🤮
The Fragrance Free Skincare Perfume Collection®️ 😆😆
@@AliceintheRabbitHole didn’t the ordinary do that? 😆
I remember Demeter when I was in high school....
I use the eye mask overnight in love it
Yep, that was one of my personal favorites! Quite a unique product too
*lololol the reference to Midazolam*
I have the Sunday morning serum/oil I do love it! ( saw your Ig when it was 50% off at target, thanks again!) want to buy more from this brand after I use some stuff up. Great recommendations!
Those Target deals were so good!! I've realized it's not TOO common for Target to run those, but you know I'm keeping an eye out haha!
I was such a fan of several Versed products. Their Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream and Advanced Restoring Serum were, IMO, total standouts for SUCH a good price point. Both are no longer available anywhere that I can find. What is happening over at Versed? Target has all their product on sale, I wonder if they are being discontinued. Also, I'm with Arra (sp?), I HATE the sensation of moisturizer on my skin! Blech. I rarely use it, but instead use moisturizing sunscreen. At my age I'm taking a chance, but I feel suffocated and oily with a rich moisturizer, it's been a real issue for me in terms of aging and skincare.
I’m wondering the same thing. It really feels like the brand took off initially but has floundered more recently. It’s a shame as I agree that they had some standouts!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole So I went ahead and sent them an e-mail through their website. A woman responded to me and said that the beautiful night cream and restoring serum are indeed discontinued (I'm guessing several of the other products you mention are no longer available because I couldn't find them on their website). She did not answer my question about whether they were still being sold at Target, but she did tell me they have new products launching. I asked her for an ETA, and she said they weren't releasing that info yet, but that I would be "excited" to see them. So, I'm wondering if they were bought out by someone, and the less profitable items were phased out. I did read that Versed Skincare is/was owned by Katherine Powers who also owns Merit--another brand I love.
When your breaking out ALL U NEED IS THAT JUST BREATH AND SOMETHING LIKE A VANSCREAM or Whatever moisturizer you like unscented and your skin will be cleared up in days I swear to God that product is literally incredible I don’t know how they do it with such simple grade ingredients but it works magic
Are you talking about Vanicream facial moisturizer or the Vanicream cream/lotion that is typically used on the body?
Totally agree. It's so tempting to do EVERYTHING for a pimple (oh how I know lol), but the best thing for it is one targeted acne treatment and moisture to allow the skin to heal.
Definitely not: pick, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, salicylic, pick again, more salicylic, "is it gone yet", repeat, then stare in the mirror and go "why is this pimple ten times bigger!? 😭" (alas, we all know this story, I suspect!!)
The eye mask sounds really good. ❌⭕
Awesome video:)
Wish you could have reviewed their brightening toner with the ahas
Best intro ever. Actually laughed out loud like a big nerd
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I love the Elemis cleansing balm, but I hated the Versed one, for me it wasn’t just the smell but it didn’t emulsify the same way/rinse clean and it burned my eyes 🥲 That was my first and only experience with Versed, unfortunately.
Oh no! Thanks for sharing though 💕
How often do you switch your skin care? And because you switch your skin care so often. Could that be the reason that you haven't completely got control over your acne?
I changed mine to I have been buying tons of korean skincare sinse watching no B S beauty and ur yes style hauls..lol what is that bubble toner u were loving I cant seem to find the name
K-Beauty is so incredible! Beauty of Joseon bubble toner, still adore that one 🥰
We were in the high 90's today. I would melt at 76°. I am greedy with my A/C. 72°. I wish it was 69°. I love to sleep in cool air. I could live at 69° year round..❌⭕
My hubby would rather be at 75 !
Fun follow up: we saw water dripping into the top of our AC system last night. Had to make one of those emergency calls to maintenance, and it turns out the upstairs neighbor had been trying desperately to keep their apt cooler.
So that's a story of Louisiana - if you try to fight the AC here, it breaks! 👀😱
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Wow. That is awful. I hate heat. I hope you are all fixed?..❌⭕
Do you think DEW POINT MOISTURIZING GEL-CREAM is a cruelty free dupe for Neutrogena Hydroboost boost gel moisturizer?
Do you also happen to know a cf dupe for Neutrogena Hydroboost Moisturizer SPF 50?
Thanks for another great video.
Ah I’m so sorry, tbh I haven’t tried a lot of Neutrogena products to compare! However, I can tell you about Dew Point!
It’s a very lightweight moisturizer. If you have dry skin, it’s likely not enough on its own. However, if you don’t like the feel of moisturizer, you may love it. Ara actually loves this one (even though she has normal/dry skin) simply because she can’t stand the way moisturizer feels on her skin. This one disappears into your skin and leaves a light sensation of hydration!
Aw geez just realized I’m replying on the video where I explained all this 😆🤣 - well, I guess I can summarize: it hasn’t changed 😆
@@AliceintheRabbitHole thanks for the info!
I know I'm late but I have been trying a lot from this brand. My mainstays are the moisturizers (dew point and skin soak, the latter for colder months) and the sunscreen; have you tried it yet? They've since reformulated. It gives a slight cast on my dark skin but I don't mind. It's the mineral sunscreen that is more accessible for me. I'm currently trying the advanced restore duo (night cream and serum) and retinol body lotion. Haven't tried the duo yet but i like the retinol lotion so far after one use. Edit: I also like the press restart serum.
I haven’t tried it but I do want to! Is it a white-based cast or did they add a tint (like how Kinship’s is a bit peachy?)
Yeah I think it's a hint. Looks yellowish.
do you plan to review hyram's line when it launches?
Tbh, I haven't decided!
I don’t get the hot dog water for vitamin c. Vitamin c smells really like burned wood to me not like cured meat lol.
It’s a funky smell! But it works so well that I look past it 😆
Before I use the versed dermaplane tool for the first time I wanted to ask you if you used it on dry skin or with oil? We both have dry skin and up until now I’ve always dermaplaned on dry skin but recently I saw dr Alexis stephens video about oil planing (with versed tool) for those with dry skin. Just wondering if you’ve tried it and have a preference? Thanks girl and I hope you and Ara (still not sure how to spell it) are settling into your new home!
So sorry for the delay!!
Funny enough, I’d always shaved on oil - so the reverse situation 😆 turns out that I prefer dermaplaning on dry skin though. I expected it to be more uncomfortable, but it didn’t feel any different. Instead, I had less of the….so sorry for this incoming description, but the little piles of oil and hair moving around (yeah, sorry! Ick 👀)
One tip though: i use toner first! Just a light spray, enough to keep my dry skin happy. And it of course drinks that up so my skin feels dry again anyway lol
But as always, skincare is YMMV so I would do whatever works best for you! Hope that helps 😊
(Also yep, you got her name! She tells people her name is a palindrome 😆)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole thanks so much! I’m going to give it a go with squaline and see which is better. I have a feeling oil might be better for me. And 😂😂 at Ara!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole i actually do like the oil method more. My skin is just too dry/flaky after cleansing for a full on dry shave. I am going to try the tip you gave me next time tho. I love the versed tool. Not nearly as scratchy as the cheaper razors and sharper imo. Safer to use and sharper blade, if that makes sense
Makes sense to me..❌⭕
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Can we get a naturium one ?
Hi...❌⭕
I will probably skip this brand as my skin is used to stronger formulas but I am thinking of having my husband try them out bc he's new to skincare(After years of harassing him I finally got him to start a routine lol💁🏼♀️🧖♂️😅)
Aww yessss!! I always wonder if my own partner will branch out beyond cleanser and sunscreen...maybe someday...maybe 🤣
@@AliceintheRabbitHole hey a girl can dream right lol. Still hard to get him to use sunscreen but I'm trying😩