I love Australian Gold, from your recommendation. It smells very subtle and light. It feels like silk on my skin and makes me look healthy. I wouldn't use anything else.
Great advice on retinoids. I started tretinoin six months ago, (I'm 70 years old) and I am definitely aging backwards. People keep asking me what I have done. My wrinkles and lines have diminished so much, they are barely visible! I wish I had known about it 20 years ago!
I am using the Korean brand Make:Prem sunscreen. It is 50+PA++++. It leaves a small white cast that is pretty shiny, but does dry down., and it makes a pretty great primer under my makeup. I also wear it alone.
Clare Hallewell agree on that . Sometimes you pay for the brand name not for the product . And from my experience more expensive not necessarily better. As far as sunblock ... that is one skin product I always skip 😅We live in Vegas and I am 47 ☺️
I just want to add please also apply an SPF product to the lips as well. My husband was diagnosed with skin cancer of the lip. Thanks to an amazing plastic surgeon, you cannot even he had to have part of his lip removed. (Sorry if that's a bit cringy.) I know that he is in a small minority, but it is better to be safe. We keep SPF lip balms all over the house so we keep reapplying them!👍
Patti 1962 I completely agree. I seriously burnt my lips a few years ago wearing I lip balm that didn’t have SPF. My lips swelled to 3 times their normal size. Now anytime I go in the sun without a lip balm with spf, they start to tingle within minutes. Seriously scared me! Hope your husband continues to be well
@@w3ndi973 This was quite a while ago, and he has been cancer free. He has a "ginger" complexion, and when we were growing up no one ever thought about sunscreen. Thanks so much for sharing your story.
It took me years to commit to using a vitamin A because you use it forever and it makes skin sun sensitive. Thanks to UA-cam, I was able to leap the hurdle with help from my UA-cam friends. They tought me how to use retinoids safely and sunscreen that is comfortable and works wIth makeup. Now I use retinaldehyde every night and Sunprise, Purito, or Australian Gold sunscreen every day. I came LATE (@62)to the skincare party (I'm 76 now). But luckily my Gram gave me some good genes (and I stopped tanning beds).
Such a helpful video! Looking forward to the retanoid video and also the Korean SPF video, I really struggle finding sun protection that doesn't make me either look like an oily mess or far too matte and dry. There's literally no in between 😂
I hope you don’t mind me answering The Smasha there are very few excellent sunscreens. I have a video that might help. Elta Md is an excellent sunscreen and we see no breakouts or issues. Zinc oxides are all you should use. Just a thought. 🍑
Suncreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Tretinoin, tretinoin, tretinoin! Moisturizer, moisturizer, moisturizer! Very good information on sunscreen importance and usage! So happy to hear you share this essential information with your viewers.
Great video! It has helped clear the way to my developing a fit for purpose skincare routine. There is just so much out there. Looking forward to your Korean products review. Stay safe, stay well. Xx
I absolutely love the Sunrise sunscreen, which I got on your advise. It’s the best sunscreen I’ve ever used and I’ve tried a lot. It’s beautiful under make up ,thanks so much Gemma for the great tip, I adore it 👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌷
I'm 53 and started Tretinoin about a year ago. I was one of those worried I was too late to the game. I couldn't get into my Derm for new Rx, so I just subscribed to Curology (which so far, I'm happy with). I'm loving this series! BTW, your skin is glowy and gorgeous. ❤❤
I acted on your recommendations for Cerave, The Ordinary products and the Sunprise sunscreens. Thank you so very much and my 60+ year old skin thanks you.
I've been using the Sunprise on my face everyday for a while now Gemma thanks to your recommendation. It really works beautifully within my daily facial routine and make up goes on really well after it. Thank you, as always x
Really enjoyed this video! Whenever you get to talking about "non-essentials" for our faces, will you touch on your opinion of snail mucin? I'm so intrigued by it, but I'm not sure if I should get it. Thanks!!
Thanks for the tutorial!!! Very important to use sunscreen!! When I was a teen, there was no sunscreen! I am fair and can't count the times I got blistered using baby oil for skin protectant!!! Literally cooking myself! Thankfully 😅 times have changed: 🙏. Love you, Kristie K.
Really got into skincare since finding your channel. Can not wait for the video about retinol/serums! I’m 29 so starting to think about anti aging, do you think you could do a video on anti aging for beginners? X
I love these back to basics videos Gemma! 👍🏻 I don’t really have a skin care routine or know what I’m doing with make up (Even though I’m 38😱) and am finding them really useful to know where to start 😃
so enjoying your advice, because ture u get told all sort's! I am using the Estee lauder perfectionist pro Aqua uv gel spf 50! Also the Advanced night repair recovery comlex which i love more! Have bought ceraVe facial moisture after one of your other skin care love it plus the price!!!
I'm 59 and my skin is badly sun damaged from my younger years, I now use Sunprise light and airy and have for a couple of years, I need a fairly heavy moisturiser underneath as I find it a bit drying. If I want a no make-up look and have a bit of colour on my face I use Coola, but it's really hard to get now because it's so good, it's like having a blurring Matt primer with 30 spf. I keep checking but it's out of stock atm, it's expensive but a unique formula and fantastic.
Hi. Loving your channel. Please share your thoughts on using sunscreen in winter. Particularly on the days when the UV radar is saying the UV’s are low and no sunscreen is needed even though the sun is shining. I need some knowledgeable advice. Thank you very much 🙏🏻 x
Thank you for all the great information you share with us! I always learn so much and am taking better care of my skin because of you. It looks great, I think, for a 66 year old. Have you ever tried Cerave SA Cream for rough and bumpy skin? A Dr recommended it to my daughter and now we all love it! It is so great on rough feet or rough dry cracked hands-which we all suffer from right now. I live where we have cold winters and my hands would always crack open and bleed. But not since I use this at night.
Hi Gemma...Hope you are doing well...Great great video...Great choice of products...Agree 100% with all your recommendations...Can't wait to see the up coming videos you mentioned in this video...Take care dear...
For me it has to be Mineral sunscreen. It's environmentally friendly and ocean safe. Love these type of vids, loads of very useful information and recommendations. Can you recommend sunscreens for the eye and lip areas please? Thanks for this vid, the importance of sunscreen cannot be underrated. 💖💞💖
First time I haven’t been late to the party 🎉 and the first to comment. Wait....it’s only Wednesday right 🤔? I’d forgotten about the new schedule 🤦🏻♀️xx
Looking forward to this series! I’ve gone completely overboard with products, and am in the process of starting over. I pretty sure vitamin c breaks me out! :(
Great video of basics. I would love to know which sunscreens your mother likes best since she and I have similar skin types. I have found that physical sunscreens are very drying for my older skin and chemical sunscreens burn my eyes if I get to close. I still use sunscreen most days, but I'm still looking for the HG. Thanks
Organic (chemical ) sunscreens have been proven to be better filters then inorganic (mineral) ones. Because like many, organic sunscreens burn my eyes so I use an inorganic one for my eyes and organic for the rest of my face, neck, ears ,décolletage. My inorganic (mineral) sunscreen is tinted so it also serves a bit as a light concealer. I also have a tinted organic one when I don’t feel like wearing my CC cream.
rallara ral. Hi. Not sure if you can buy it but I use Australian Gold 50 tinted (blue leaves) . I have very dry skin including around the eyes and. it’s a bit thick for me so I put very little Marula oil around my eyes before applying the Australian Gold. A trick I also use it a concealer is too thick. Then it works really well.
Great video. I don't know how 3 people could give this a thumbs down. Love cerave too. Love the granactive in emulsion - it's only available in the no-brainer set at the moment. I've a set on the way to me as we speak. I prefer the buffet + copper but I'll buy the set just for the retinoid. I'll gift the moisturiser to my daughter. She loves it.
The same people give me thumbs down before they even watch the video. It happens. It doesn't bother me too much. Some people just need to find happiness 😁 xxx
Looking forward to your next back to basics too...as I do use most of your favourite serums etc...but unfortunately I stopped the VitC as i found it too irritating...i am curious to know if you have re introduced it to your routine again.
Thank you, helpful! A question, is niacinamade suitable for dry skin? Since I started with products from The ordinary my complexion has improved but now I’m really dry... suspecting the niacinamade or maybe the toning solution... 🤔
Been using the La Roche Posay sunscreen and find that it can make my face a bit itchy so will try a mineral sunscreen. Also I can't use retinol at the moment as I am pregnant but I have seen people recommend rosehip oil as an alternative so will try that. Thank you for your really helpful videos :)
Wow and thank you so much. Here in the US La Roche sunscreens are different, probably because of the FDA. So broken hearted because I have a drawer full of un-usable sunscreens (for me). In the US I recommend Elta MD. It works also under foundation too. I know viewers may like more fun things to watch, especially when we can see the ending and magical result, but this video is what makes the real magic happen! Loved it. No artistic hand can create a perfectly beautiful result without skincare! I hope you include cleansing the face in your follow up. Skincare alone has removed 5 yrs of aging (damage) and I owe it to you. Btw, I bought the 5$ Wet & Wild foundation that you tested recently. Omg, it is awesome, absolutely beautiful (as you would say). 5$!!!! Whaaaat? It’s in my top 2 for foundations. Don’t like the smell but it goes away quickly. I thank you for that too cuz I would never ever have bought it. Amazing and I don’t even set it.
Great video Gemma, I Use IT Cosmetics cc cream that has spf of 50. Some people are saying spf doesn’t work as well in foundations and cc creams - do you agree or think you have to use separate spf product?
Since you mentioned the medical no-no’s associated with tretinoin, I just wanted to mention that my h(a)ematology team advised me to limit my retinoids, because they can have an effect on the efficacy of blood thinners (specifically warfarin, brand name Coumadin here in the States.) A caveat here is that I’m super complicated - yes, that’s a medical term 😉 - with a history of almost 20 blood clots in both legs, both lungs and my brain that I’ve developed on pretty much all the anticoagulants on the market - thanks, weirdly aggressive form of a genetic disorder! - so this may just be me, but I wanted to pass along that there may be a connection to retinoids thinning the blood (which in some cases is worse than clotting), and prescription strength tretinoin causing clots in those with a history or heightened risk factors. I was told bakuchiol was a better alternative for someone as super duper Medically Special like me. It’s obviously not as powerful, but I’ve still seen a difference using things like Indeed Labs’ Refacing Pads and Dr. Dennis Gross’ Gentle Daily Peels two to three times a week. I sincerely hope nobody else has a history like mine, but wanted to mention it just in case. 😊 Also, I couldn’t help laughing through the sunscreen portion, simply because I’ve gotten on my wife’s case so many times about wearing it even if we’re not going anywhere, and I’m not saying I’ve slid my daily SPF down the bathroom counter at her while emphasizing “Gemma from UA-cam says it’s important!!!”...except that’s exactly what I’ve done, and I’m not sorry. As always, many thanks and much love.
wieldwords...thank you so very much for your post. i just got out of the hospital (8 days) with blood clots in leg and both lungs ... not genetic. i am currently on blood thinner. thank you for your recommendations. it's so interesting to me no one asked about my skin care routine in emergency or during my stay at hospital or now that i'm at home. i'm a california girl through and through so spf (once it was invented-i'm 74 bwahahaha) has been a staple and i do now use Gemma's recommendation...I really love Gemma and her posts about sunscreen and now with the virus lockdown here in L.A. county i sit in front of a window most of the day (spf now after i brush my teeth). here's me sending healthy vibes...and a great big warm hug for your post, you Medically Special person you.
Your videos are always so informative! I was wondering if you might talk about some of the retinol alternatives like bakuchiol? Do you think they are effective? Are there any “natural” alternatives that you think would be worth trying?
Hi Gemma, I was wondering what your thoughts are on skincare for children? My niece is 8 and her skin is starting to get bumpy on her face (we think hormones are kicking in!). My sister wants to get a face wash for her but isn’t sure what to get. I’d be grateful for your guidance xx
My son is in the same position Phoebe. A nice gentle cleanser would be great. Try the simple hydrating micellar cleanser. It's excellent and doesn't strip the skin xxx
(Apologies in advance for a long post!) THANK YOU for the reassurance that it's not "too late." I'll be 64 in a couple of months. I've spent my entire life playing softball, riding horses, swimming, camping, bike riding, gardening, etc. Back in the day we didn't use sunscreen as soon as we outgrew the stage when Mom slathered us with Coppertone. I had oily skin and acne as a teenager, which my parents didn't allow me to treat because they feared that I would end up using products that would permanently damage my skin. So here I am at 64 with a face full of sun damage -- a little discoloration, broken capillaries, rough texture, and pores big enough to hide a VW Beetle in. I started trying to care for my skin about a year ago. I wear SPF every day now, and I use a cocktail of azalaic acid, niacinamide, and peptide serums in the morning. In the evening I've started using the CeraVe retinol serum, since I read that it's good for retinol beginners. I've almost used up my second bottle with no ill effects, and I'm wondering if you could recommend a good next step for me to try -- a little stronger retinol. I've also been using the No 7 Hydra Luminous moisturizers (day and night versions), and I was wondering what you think about them? I absolutely love the way they feel, and they seem to keep my skin plump-looking and feeling hydrated. Thank you for all of the great advice, recommendations, and tips that you share on your channel. You are one of only a handful of You Tubers that I trust.
I would step it up a gear if you're not getting any irritation or seeing any improvement. Try La Roche Posay Redermic R or Paula's Choice Retinol Cream xxx
@@PamperedWolf Thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond. And your sunscreen demonstration yesterday was fabulous. If anyone doesn't "get it" after seeing that, they just don't want to "get it." Bless you and your precious family. Be well and stay safe.
HI, I have watched you for a really long time, I found you so beneficial. I never commented on your channel ever. I am 42, I am a nurse so very stressed at moment, but honestly this is the best advice you've ever gave me. Thankyou to you and your mum, you have really helped me with this hectic stressed time I feel I have no time, to get organised and my skin is awful at moment, thankyou xx
Thank you so very, very much @Jodie Howlett , when I clap tomorrow, I will be thinking of you. Your selfless dedication is appreciated in so many ways. I hope all medical professionals get recognised financially by our government when this is over. xxx xxx
Sending you lots of love and thanks for what you are doing at this terrible time. Wish we could all give you a big hug. Take care and stay safe. Soph. xxx
@@sophiegafney4597 Thankyou very much for that, I have always worked on a really busy ward bt the virus just wiped out half of the staff so were so short staffed. Thankgod they have all recovered well though. All of you stay safe x
Hey Gemma :-))) Im glad you did this video, I've tried some products and worked out do i need this or that. So its a very good message. Thanks Gemma oxoxoxo
I've recently started curology and excited to see results but know it'll be a very long time before i do do i was thinking of doing a 25% TCA peel at home. Any suggestions on the best way to do it?
Agree with SPF. I wish that I knew about it, when I was young (I am 59). I have told my boys to always wear SPF so hopefully they wont experience the same sun damage as I have.
@@PeachesSkinCare hello. I subscribe to your channel. I have a question if you don't mind. My moisturizer has petrolatum in it. Will the petrolatum stop my tretinoin from absorbing?
@@mave143 Hello Mave, In my opinion YES, the petroleum acts as a barrier locking moisture in and keeping the skin protected like a piece of glass ( hope that analogy makes sense). Also I would be very mindful of the product your using and find out if the petroleum they use is pure. Vaseline brand has a proprietary triple purification process. It’s the only one I recommend. I think your Petroleum ( Vaseline) should be separate from your antioxidant ( food for your skin) moisturizer. I’m wearing some right now as almost a mask before I shower and wash. Hope this made sense and helped. Thank You for being a part of my village as well 😉🙌🏻🍑Lisa
@@mave143 Cerave is not my favorite. It’s really just something doctors recommend when they have you in harsh medications or actives. It’s essentially the new Cetaphil. You really need something that is a powerful antioxidant and anti aging Moisturizer. 🙌🏻🍑Lisa
I started using Retin A prescription about 35 yr old. I broke out bad on my upper lip with skin irritation and all that. I just stopped using it in that area.... UNTIL my skin looked great except that area. The difference was so bad I just had to start laughing. Yes it looked like crap. But I knew it was working so well and all that money and effort was worth it. I’m in the US so.. had to pay out of pocket. It’s evening out now. Thank baby Jesus.
Usually, the side of your face that is next to the window where you sit to drive is the side that will have the most sun damage. Also, your skin will become more sensitive to the sun when you use retinoids.
Gemma I started using Tret 7 days ago and apply it as per your Tret tutorial. Any idea why my eyes looked so much drier and 20 years older since I do not use Tret anywhere near the eye area. I use a retinol eye cream but not as strong as Tret. It is La Roche Posay Redermic. Thanks.
I would stop using your retinol eye cream as the tretinoin will migrate into the undereye area underneath the skin anyway which is probably why you are experiencing dryness xxx
Thank you for this video. I get quite confused re skin care and I appreciate you breaking it down in a straight forward way. I’m taking notes and going to look for products you recommend.
Hi I need to get some sunscreen but I dunno which one I have an extremely sensitive skin and i can’t do silicons they break me out like crazy! Can someone please suggest which one to get? PS I’m also pregnant so anything that’s safe for that too
Looking forward to your video on Korean SPF's! I'm using a new spf that was recommended by Cyrille Laurant (hopefully spelled his name correctly) that I really like. It's Skin Aqua UV super moisture milk SPF 50+ PA++++. But now I can't remember if it's Korean or Japanese lol Great back to the basics video!
Thanks! Good overview, Gemma! But it would be useful to know that CeraVe moisturiser that you show (in tub) has mineral oil as one of the first ingredients. Thats the main difference between lotion and cream. I'm one of many, who can never use mineral oil based products as these clog my pores. Plus, this ingredient doesn't really let anything you put on top to sink into your skin, even if you top it with retinol, so I wouldnt suggest it as a buffering cream.
I agree but I love this cream as it seals all the goodness in place. I struggle with occlusive ingredients but this cream doesn't give me any issues. Next week there's a vid all about the difference between occlusive, emollient and humectant ingredients, what they do, and how they react with your skin. xxx
I can testify to this, I'm allergic to UV rays, it happened suddenly.... I get huge lumps that itch, split and may bleed. It can happen even in the shade. Also as Gemma said indoors by a window, a few minutes of driving in the car.... My kids call it my elephant man syndrome!! I get a great Australian body spf on prescription. I'm not saying you will get this, there's no known cause, I'm just putting the case for definitely wearing SPF..... 😊. Xx
I watched Caroline hirons last week and she uses dermatica and she states retinol Should be applied to clean dry skin if you want to buffer wait at least 30 mins to let it have time to do something then buffer with a moisturiser. Also I saw her vids on vit a and she states that 5% isn’t always that so maybe when you do your video on retinol point that out. I’m sure you will of seen queen hirons vids but she is an ultimate expert and vitamin a is a tricky area and not straight forward. She did a whole series which took her months to gather info and she approached brands for info also xx
actually, i think Caroline is not clear enough about how to apply retinol. Especially, if you use tretinoin, and especially if you're new to it (I'm new to 0.05 tretinoin even after using it for the whole year), the cream should be applied on the skin that is dry. This means waiting for 20 min after cleansing until the skin is super dry and only then applying tretinoin. after this, this is recommended to wait for 20 min further before applying moisturiser. I like CH, but she is not the know-it all, as she recommends a skincare products with fragrance and essential oils in it. These ingredients can be sensitising for most strong retinol users.
Thanks yes I do know Caroline. It's correct that vitamin A needs to be applied to dry skin (as I mention in my tretinoin for beginners video) and that if you do apply a buffer you must wait for that to sink in too before applying the retinoid. x
Kat333ify that is your opinion. I love Caroline hirons she is outspoken and I for one love her for that she will call people out no problem. She is an expert in her field and I trust her opinions 100% i use her blog most days she gives facts no BS. I will continue to follow her advice as her advice has helped me. I love how she doesn’t do trends and her advice is followed by many hence why she consults ok brands. #skinfreaks
Pampered Wolf I have just purchased one of the spring kits such good value I’m most excited to try NIODS HA I believe there is 15 diff types. I currently use HADA LABO that’s more affordable but we shall see xx
I just introduced my mom to retinol in a low concentration. I'm not sure if she use it every day and if she does use sunscreen every day 🙄 I tell her and my dad over and over again but I doubt their promises. Let's see how it works 😅
Think I've been living in a cave. Thank goodness for You Tube and your videos. Always thought that peptides, retinols etc were only in high end products and I couldn't afford them. I am a complete numpty with all these things like matrixol etc. Can you give a beginners starting point for a 66 years old with fair dry/combination skin with little broken veins. Very interested in the ordinary products. My make up foundation, eyeshadow (hooded eyes) and lips (thin) are all in need of an update too. Help!
I need to disagree with you about the sunscreen filters. Some of them only protect against one kind of UV light, and we need protection against all of them. An SPF product with only one filter may therefor not be protection enough. Thankfully, they are rare. (As I type this I sit next to large windows facing south, with a bottle of broad spectrum SPF next to the monitor, for easy reapplication. 😎) I look forward to seeing your reviews on Korean sunscreens. Are you planning one on the Japanese ones as well?
As long as the product says broad spectrum you are covered for both UVA and UVB damage. I would never buy a product that doesn't have the Broad spectrum label xxx
Great video! Can’t wait for the Korean spf one. I’ve been torn between a few of them like Biore and Sunprise but heard some of them are high in alcohol content so have been a bit wary of buying.
I want to use a retinoids so bad but have been pregnant or breastfeeding for the last 7 years and 8 months 😂 I will be in this club for the foreseeable future- I wonder if anyone knows an alternative for the breastfeeders?
Hi Gemma. Would you be able to do a video on Dermatica please? I'm subscribed to another UA-camr who is American and she uses Curology, the US equivalent. It is free in the UK for a month at the moment and free for 3 months for NHS staff. I work in the NHS and the stress is ruining my skin, so I would like to take advantage of the offer but I would like to hear your opinion on it first. Thank you. 😊
Darby Terpstra not really sure. I do know that the squalane is an oil and the emulsion is more milky, as for the actual differences you’d have to ask Gemma
Hello! I bought Sunprise Spf on your recommendation. On me it leaves a white cast. Is it only on me? How much should you rub it in? To not look like a ghost 👻 i have to put something tinted over it. Could you please show how you put it on and how it looks on you. Love your videos! 💕💕
Tara Swain I’m a bit of vampire so I apply first thing in the morning for the school run then after 4 hours close all my curtains. I reapply before the school run in the afternoon xxx
I love Australian Gold, from your recommendation. It smells very subtle and light. It feels like silk on my skin and makes me look healthy. I wouldn't use anything else.
Me too
me too, Australian Gold mineral tinted 50. this is without alcohol and fragrance, so better than Sunprise.
Great advice on retinoids. I started tretinoin six months ago, (I'm 70 years old) and I am definitely aging backwards. People keep asking me what I have done. My wrinkles and lines have diminished so much, they are barely visible! I wish I had known about it 20 years ago!
I'm excited to read this! Have you done other anti aging products?
I am using the Korean brand Make:Prem sunscreen. It is 50+PA++++. It leaves a small white cast that is pretty shiny, but does dry down., and it makes a pretty great primer under my makeup. I also wear it alone.
I dont know what I'd do without your advice in skincare and makeup!! Thank you so much!! Sending love from the USA in Pennsylvania 🌞💖
Thank you for talking sun protection. Every. Single. Day. ❤️
I have used a supermarket branded SPF and I am finding it so good, a good skin care routine shouldn’t cost a fortune if you haven’t got it xx
Clare Hallewell agree on that . Sometimes you pay for the brand name not for the product . And from my experience more expensive not necessarily better. As far as sunblock ... that is one skin product I always skip 😅We live in Vegas and I am 47 ☺️
I agree on that. Don’t buy expensive brands. I tested multiple price range cosmetic products and not always happy with high end ones .
I just want to add please also apply an SPF product to the lips as well. My husband was diagnosed with skin cancer of the lip. Thanks to an amazing plastic surgeon, you cannot even he had to have part of his lip removed. (Sorry if that's a bit cringy.) I know that he is in a small minority, but it is better to be safe. We keep SPF lip balms all over the house so we keep reapplying them!👍
Patti 1962 I completely agree. I seriously burnt my lips a few years ago wearing I lip balm that didn’t have SPF. My lips swelled to 3 times their normal size. Now anytime I go in the sun without a lip balm with spf, they start to tingle within minutes. Seriously scared me! Hope your husband continues to be well
@@w3ndi973 This was quite a while ago, and he has been cancer free. He has a "ginger" complexion, and when we were growing up no one ever thought about sunscreen. Thanks so much for sharing your story.
Such a good point. I love the sun sense one 😍 I’m glad your husband is okay x
@@heatherevans93x Thanks you!
Agree! I have seen several clients in my over 30 years with cancers in their lips. Thank you for reminding everyone 🍑
It took me years to commit to using a vitamin A because you use it forever and it makes skin sun sensitive. Thanks to UA-cam, I was able to leap the hurdle with help from my UA-cam friends. They tought me how to use retinoids safely and sunscreen that is comfortable and works wIth makeup. Now I use retinaldehyde every night and Sunprise, Purito, or Australian Gold sunscreen every day. I came LATE (@62)to the skincare party (I'm 76 now). But luckily my Gram gave me some good genes (and I stopped tanning beds).
Such a helpful video! Looking forward to the retanoid video and also the Korean SPF video, I really struggle finding sun protection that doesn't make me either look like an oily mess or far too matte and dry. There's literally no in between 😂
I hope you don’t mind me answering The Smasha there are very few excellent sunscreens. I have a video that might help. Elta Md is an excellent sunscreen and we see no breakouts or issues. Zinc oxides are all you should use. Just a thought. 🍑
Suncreen, sunscreen, sunscreen!
Tretinoin, tretinoin, tretinoin!
Moisturizer, moisturizer, moisturizer!
Very good information on sunscreen importance and usage! So happy to hear you share this essential information with your viewers.
Great video! It has helped clear the way to my developing a fit for purpose skincare routine. There is just so much out there.
Looking forward to your Korean products review.
Stay safe, stay well.
Xx
I absolutely love the Sunrise sunscreen, which I got on your advise. It’s the best sunscreen I’ve ever used and I’ve tried a lot. It’s beautiful under make up ,thanks so much Gemma for the great tip, I adore it 👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌷
I'm 53 and started Tretinoin about a year ago. I was one of those worried I was too late to the game. I couldn't get into my Derm for new Rx, so I just subscribed to Curology (which so far, I'm happy with). I'm loving this series! BTW, your skin is glowy and gorgeous. ❤❤
I acted on your recommendations for Cerave, The Ordinary products and the Sunprise sunscreens. Thank you so very much and my 60+ year old skin thanks you.
Genevieve Reed Same here. X
I've been using the Sunprise on my face everyday for a while now Gemma thanks to your recommendation. It really works beautifully within my daily facial routine and make up goes on really well after it. Thank you, as always x
I'm using Purito Comfy Water Sunblock 50 spf which was recommended and its great, non greasy and good under makeup and no scent.
Really enjoyed this video! Whenever you get to talking about "non-essentials" for our faces, will you touch on your opinion of snail mucin? I'm so intrigued by it, but I'm not sure if I should get it. Thanks!!
Thanks for the tutorial!!! Very important to use sunscreen!! When I was a teen, there was no sunscreen! I am fair and can't count the times I got blistered using baby oil for skin protectant!!! Literally cooking myself! Thankfully 😅 times have changed: 🙏. Love you, Kristie K.
Thank you for reminding me to get back on the retinol train. And as a healthcare provider, many thanks for your excellent education on sunscreen! 🙏🏼
Not sure if you're aware but Next are selling Ordinary and have most of the range in stock !! I think this is for the UK only x
Really got into skincare since finding your channel. Can not wait for the video about retinol/serums! I’m 29 so starting to think about anti aging, do you think you could do a video on anti aging for beginners? X
I love these back to basics videos Gemma! 👍🏻 I don’t really have a skin care routine or know what I’m doing with make up (Even though I’m 38😱) and am finding them really useful to know where to start 😃
so enjoying your advice, because ture u get told all sort's! I am using the Estee lauder perfectionist pro Aqua uv gel spf 50! Also the Advanced night repair recovery comlex which i love more! Have bought ceraVe facial moisture after one of your other skin care love it plus the price!!!
Love these series xxxx
I'm 59 and my skin is badly sun damaged from my younger years, I now use Sunprise light and airy and have for a couple of years, I need a fairly heavy moisturiser underneath as I find it a bit drying. If I want a no make-up look and have a bit of colour on my face I use Coola, but it's really hard to get now because it's so good, it's like having a blurring Matt primer with 30 spf. I keep checking but it's out of stock atm, it's expensive but a unique formula and fantastic.
thank you for doing this video raising awareness of sunscreen, my husband is now uncureable from his skin cancer xxxx
That's so sad. Thoughts are with you xxx
Hi. Loving your channel.
Please share your thoughts on using sunscreen in winter. Particularly on the days when the UV radar is saying the UV’s are low and no sunscreen is needed even though the sun is shining. I need some knowledgeable advice. Thank you very much 🙏🏻 x
I use sunscreen 365 days a year. It's super important even in the low UV ray days if you use acid exfoliators, retinols etc xxx
Thank you for all the great information you share with us! I always learn so much and am taking better care of my skin because of you. It looks great, I think, for a 66 year old.
Have you ever tried Cerave SA Cream for rough and bumpy skin? A Dr recommended it to my daughter and now we all love it! It is so great on rough feet or rough dry cracked hands-which we all suffer from right now. I live where we have cold winters and my hands would always crack open and bleed. But not since I use this at night.
I need to try that xxx
I use that CeraVe sa on my feet and it is fantastic!
SPF yes!!! Thank you. This is the best statement for spf I've heard on You Tube yet .
Hi Gemma...Hope you are doing well...Great great video...Great choice of products...Agree 100% with all your recommendations...Can't wait to see the up coming videos you mentioned in this video...Take care dear...
I have been using the sunprise SPF in the last two weeks. Think it’s fab - it sinks into my skin really quickly.
For me it has to be Mineral sunscreen. It's environmentally friendly and ocean safe.
Love these type of vids, loads of very useful information and recommendations.
Can you recommend sunscreens for the eye and lip areas please?
Thanks for this vid, the importance of sunscreen cannot be underrated. 💖💞💖
That's a good one Chrissy. I apply regular sunscreen to my lips but I will search for others xxx
I found an Aquaphor Lip Repair with SPF 30 at Ulta.
@@lynncapps6155 thanks Lynn, I'll try yk find it here in the UK .
First time I haven’t been late to the party 🎉 and the first to comment. Wait....it’s only Wednesday right 🤔? I’d forgotten about the new schedule 🤦🏻♀️xx
It always good to go back to the basics. I love your foundation
Great advice thanks Gemma. Love to Jan, hope she is well. Love Cindy 😊😊
Looking forward to this series! I’ve gone completely overboard with products, and am in the process of starting over. I pretty sure vitamin c breaks me out! :(
Great video of basics. I would love to know which sunscreens your mother likes best since she and I have similar skin types. I have found that physical sunscreens are very drying for my older skin and chemical sunscreens burn my eyes if I get to close. I still use sunscreen most days, but I'm still looking for the HG. Thanks
Check out our favourite sunscreen video xxx
Organic (chemical ) sunscreens have been proven to be better filters then inorganic (mineral) ones. Because like many, organic sunscreens burn my eyes so I use an inorganic one for my eyes and organic for the rest of my face, neck, ears ,décolletage. My inorganic (mineral) sunscreen is tinted so it also serves a bit as a light concealer. I also have a tinted organic one when I don’t feel like wearing my CC cream.
Hi France D., which inorganic (mineral) one you use? Any recommendations? Thanks
rallara ral. Hi. Not sure if you can buy it but I use Australian Gold 50 tinted (blue leaves) . I have very dry skin including around the eyes and. it’s a bit thick for me so I put very little Marula oil around my eyes before applying the Australian Gold. A trick I also use it a concealer is too thick. Then it works really well.
@@francedangela9556 Hi Frace D., thanks for your reply, much appreciated- I might give it a go see what happens. Cheers
What percentage of retinol should I look for for a starter?
There are links in the description box xxx
Great video. I don't know how 3 people could give this a thumbs down. Love cerave too. Love the granactive in emulsion - it's only available in the no-brainer set at the moment. I've a set on the way to me as we speak. I prefer the buffet + copper but I'll buy the set just for the retinoid. I'll gift the moisturiser to my daughter. She loves it.
The same people give me thumbs down before they even watch the video. It happens. It doesn't bother me too much. Some people just need to find happiness 😁 xxx
@@PamperedWolf I call them "The Begrudgers". Ah sure if that's how sad people get their kicks - more to be pitied.
Looking forward to your next back to basics too...as I do use most of your favourite serums etc...but unfortunately I stopped the VitC as i found it too irritating...i am curious to know if you have re introduced it to your routine again.
Thank you, helpful! A question, is niacinamade suitable for dry skin? Since I started with products from The ordinary my complexion has improved but now I’m really dry... suspecting the niacinamade or maybe the toning solution... 🤔
More likely to be the toner than the niacin amide. Niacinamide helps keep moisture in the skin xxx
Beauty Bay have the majority of The Ordinary products in stock now. Ordered 3 days ago and received today x
Been using the La Roche Posay sunscreen and find that it can make my face a bit itchy so will try a mineral sunscreen. Also I can't use retinol at the moment as I am pregnant but I have seen people recommend rosehip oil as an alternative so will try that. Thank you for your really helpful videos :)
Btw you are glowing! Love your makeup!
SPF is so important and often overlooked.
Thank you dear this is very usefull. Do you Apple the retinoid also in summer? At night ?
Yes I do xxx
Wow and thank you so much. Here in the US La Roche sunscreens are different, probably because of the FDA. So broken hearted because I have a drawer full of un-usable sunscreens (for me). In the US I recommend Elta MD. It works also under foundation too.
I know viewers may like more fun things to watch, especially when we can see the ending and magical result, but this video is what makes the real magic happen! Loved it. No artistic hand can create a perfectly beautiful result without skincare! I hope you include cleansing the face in your follow up. Skincare alone has removed 5 yrs of aging (damage) and I owe it to you.
Btw, I bought the 5$ Wet & Wild foundation that you tested recently. Omg, it is awesome, absolutely beautiful (as you would say). 5$!!!! Whaaaat? It’s in my top 2 for foundations. Don’t like the smell but it goes away quickly. I thank you for that too cuz I would never ever have bought it. Amazing and I don’t even set it.
Really good info, can you please tell us in what order all these go in do I put spf on first. x
Sunscreen spf is last in the morning skincare regime amd before any makeup application 🙂
SPF is the LAST part of your skincare routine always xxx
Great video Gemma, I Use IT Cosmetics cc cream that has spf of 50. Some people are saying spf doesn’t work as well in foundations and cc creams - do you agree or think you have to use separate spf product?
Video coming soon. But no spf in foundation doesn't work at all. All will be explained in the vid xxx
Pampered Wolf looking forward to it!
Since you mentioned the medical no-no’s associated with tretinoin, I just wanted to mention that my h(a)ematology team advised me to limit my retinoids, because they can have an effect on the efficacy of blood thinners (specifically warfarin, brand name Coumadin here in the States.) A caveat here is that I’m super complicated - yes, that’s a medical term 😉 - with a history of almost 20 blood clots in both legs, both lungs and my brain that I’ve developed on pretty much all the anticoagulants on the market - thanks, weirdly aggressive form of a genetic disorder! - so this may just be me, but I wanted to pass along that there may be a connection to retinoids thinning the blood (which in some cases is worse than clotting), and prescription strength tretinoin causing clots in those with a history or heightened risk factors. I was told bakuchiol was a better alternative for someone as super duper Medically Special like me. It’s obviously not as powerful, but I’ve still seen a difference using things like Indeed Labs’ Refacing Pads and Dr. Dennis Gross’ Gentle Daily Peels two to three times a week. I sincerely hope nobody else has a history like mine, but wanted to mention it just in case. 😊
Also, I couldn’t help laughing through the sunscreen portion, simply because I’ve gotten on my wife’s case so many times about wearing it even if we’re not going anywhere, and I’m not saying I’ve slid my daily SPF down the bathroom counter at her while emphasizing “Gemma from UA-cam says it’s important!!!”...except that’s exactly what I’ve done, and I’m not sorry. As always, many thanks and much love.
wieldwords...thank you so very much for your post. i just got out of the hospital (8 days) with blood clots in leg and both lungs ... not genetic. i am currently on blood thinner. thank you for your recommendations. it's so interesting to me no one asked about my skin care routine in emergency or during my stay at hospital or now that i'm at home. i'm a california girl through and through so spf (once it was invented-i'm 74 bwahahaha) has been a staple and i do now use Gemma's recommendation...I really love Gemma and her posts about sunscreen and now with the virus lockdown here in L.A. county i sit in front of a window most of the day (spf now after i brush my teeth). here's me sending healthy vibes...and a great big warm hug for your post, you Medically Special person you.
Your videos are always so informative! I was wondering if you might talk about some of the retinol alternatives like bakuchiol? Do you think they are effective? Are there any “natural” alternatives that you think would be worth trying?
Backuchiol is great. Obviously not as effective, but it has very similar qualities xxx
Hi Gemma, I was wondering what your thoughts are on skincare for children? My niece is 8 and her skin is starting to get bumpy on her face (we think hormones are kicking in!). My sister wants to get a face wash for her but isn’t sure what to get. I’d be grateful for your guidance xx
My son is in the same position Phoebe. A nice gentle cleanser would be great. Try the simple hydrating micellar cleanser. It's excellent and doesn't strip the skin xxx
Pampered Wolf thanks so much Gemma, I really appreciate the advice. Keep being you, I think you’re fab x
(Apologies in advance for a long post!) THANK YOU for the reassurance that it's not "too late." I'll be 64 in a couple of months. I've spent my entire life playing softball, riding horses, swimming, camping, bike riding, gardening, etc. Back in the day we didn't use sunscreen as soon as we outgrew the stage when Mom slathered us with Coppertone. I had oily skin and acne as a teenager, which my parents didn't allow me to treat because they feared that I would end up using products that would permanently damage my skin. So here I am at 64 with a face full of sun damage -- a little discoloration, broken capillaries, rough texture, and pores big enough to hide a VW Beetle in. I started trying to care for my skin about a year ago. I wear SPF every day now, and I use a cocktail of azalaic acid, niacinamide, and peptide serums in the morning. In the evening I've started using the CeraVe retinol serum, since I read that it's good for retinol beginners. I've almost used up my second bottle with no ill effects, and I'm wondering if you could recommend a good next step for me to try -- a little stronger retinol. I've also been using the No 7 Hydra Luminous moisturizers (day and night versions), and I was wondering what you think about them? I absolutely love the way they feel, and they seem to keep my skin plump-looking and feeling hydrated. Thank you for all of the great advice, recommendations, and tips that you share on your channel. You are one of only a handful of You Tubers that I trust.
I would step it up a gear if you're not getting any irritation or seeing any improvement. Try La Roche Posay Redermic R or Paula's Choice Retinol Cream xxx
@@PamperedWolf Thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond. And your sunscreen demonstration yesterday was fabulous. If anyone doesn't "get it" after seeing that, they just don't want to "get it." Bless you and your precious family. Be well and stay safe.
Love your nail polish. What shade and brand please
Listed in the description box xxx
HI, I have watched you for a really long time, I found you so beneficial. I never commented on your channel ever. I am 42, I am a nurse so very stressed at moment, but honestly this is the best advice you've ever gave me. Thankyou to you and your mum, you have really helped me with this hectic stressed time
I feel I have no time, to get organised and my skin is awful at moment, thankyou xx
Thank you so very, very much @Jodie Howlett , when I clap tomorrow, I will be thinking of you. Your selfless dedication is appreciated in so many ways.
I hope all medical professionals get recognised financially by our government when this is over. xxx xxx
Sending you lots of love and thanks for what you are doing at this terrible time. Wish we could all give you a big hug. Take care and stay safe. Soph. xxx
@@sophiegafney4597 Thankyou very much for that, I have always worked on a really busy ward bt the virus just wiped out half of the staff so were so short staffed. Thankgod they have all recovered well though. All of you stay safe x
Sending all my love and thanks xxx
thanks for sharing - always enjoy listening to you and say hello to your mom :-) Have a great day - your make up is stunning
Hey Gemma :-))) Im glad you did this video, I've tried some products and worked out do i need this or that. So its a very good message. Thanks Gemma oxoxoxo
Great visit... Bravo 👏 I love your videos. Thank you!
My daughter is 15 and she has quite bad acne, can she use retinol? Obviously I would start her With the lowest percentage.
I would advise a trip to the doctor to discuss her skin medically before you try anything else xxx
I've recently started curology and excited to see results but know it'll be a very long time before i do do i was thinking of doing a 25% TCA peel at home. Any suggestions on the best way to do it?
I would leave these types of peels to the professionals to be honest. It's not worth the risk xxx
@@PamperedWolf thank you, I've heard that a lot lol.
Oops...cloudy here today and I forgot to apply sunscreen before going outside 😩. You are looking wonderful.
Agree with SPF. I wish that I knew about it, when I was young (I am 59). I have told my boys to always wear SPF so hopefully they wont experience the same sun damage as I have.
Lene it’s never to late to repair your skin!!!!
@@PeachesSkinCare hello. I subscribe to your channel. I have a question if you don't mind.
My moisturizer has petrolatum in it. Will the petrolatum stop my tretinoin from absorbing?
@@mave143
Hello Mave,
In my opinion YES, the petroleum acts as a barrier locking moisture in and keeping the skin protected like a piece of glass ( hope that analogy makes sense). Also I would be very mindful of the product your using and find out if the petroleum they use is pure. Vaseline brand has a proprietary triple purification process. It’s the only one I recommend. I think your Petroleum ( Vaseline) should be separate from your antioxidant ( food for your skin) moisturizer. I’m wearing some right now as almost a mask before I shower and wash. Hope this made sense and helped. Thank You for being a part of my village as well 😉🙌🏻🍑Lisa
@@PeachesSkinCare thank you so much! I'm using the CeraVe cream. ❤💕
@@mave143
Cerave is not my favorite. It’s really just something doctors recommend when they have you in harsh medications or actives. It’s essentially the new Cetaphil. You really need something that is a powerful antioxidant and anti aging Moisturizer. 🙌🏻🍑Lisa
I started using Retin A prescription about 35 yr old. I broke out bad on my upper lip with skin irritation and all that. I just stopped using it in that area.... UNTIL my skin looked great except that area. The difference was so bad I just had to start laughing. Yes it looked like crap. But I knew it was working so well and all that money and effort was worth it. I’m in the US so.. had to pay out of pocket.
It’s evening out now. Thank baby Jesus.
Haha. That's CRAZY. I'd LOVE to see a picture if you want to share. but if not...okay...I'm a random internet stranger, so I understand. 😂
Usually, the side of your face that is next to the window where you sit to drive is the side that will have the most sun damage. Also, your skin will become more sensitive to the sun when you use retinoids.
Gemma
I started using Tret 7 days ago and apply it as per your Tret tutorial. Any idea why my eyes looked so much drier and 20 years older since I do not use Tret anywhere near the eye area. I use a retinol eye cream but not as strong as Tret. It is La Roche Posay Redermic. Thanks.
I would stop using your retinol eye cream as the tretinoin will migrate into the undereye area underneath the skin anyway which is probably why you are experiencing dryness xxx
I now use both the SPF’s on your recommendation and they are great products ❤️ xx
Thank you for this video. I get quite confused re skin care and I appreciate you breaking it down in a straight forward way. I’m taking notes and going to look for products you recommend.
Hi I need to get some sunscreen but I dunno which one I have an extremely sensitive skin and i can’t do silicons they break me out like crazy! Can someone please suggest which one to get? PS I’m also pregnant so anything that’s safe for that too
Check out our favourite sunscreen video xxx
Thanks Gemma, would love to see a video on how to deal with roseacea
Azelaic Acid is fabulous. It's an anti-inflammatory and very calming xxx
I AM having a lot of sweat on my face when I'm waking up at the morning. Is that signs of oily skin ?
That could be a sign that you are hot during the night too. x
Great video. Thank you. Love you 💚
Is retinoid the same thing as retinol?
More or less. They are part of the same family. Retnoic acid is what you have in your skin naturally xxx
How do you get prescription / or prescription strength retinoids in the UK
You visit a dermatologist or sign up for Dermatica xxx
Are spf setting sprays any good?
Not really. They're ok as a little top up throughout the day, but no good as a first application step xxx
@@PamperedWolf oh yay!! Thanks for answering!!
Looking forward to your video on Korean SPF's! I'm using a new spf that was recommended by Cyrille Laurant (hopefully spelled his name correctly) that I really like. It's Skin Aqua UV super moisture milk SPF 50+ PA++++. But now I can't remember if it's Korean or Japanese lol
Great back to the basics video!
It's Korean. They have the best sunscreens.
@@debradowling800 thanks! I really do like how it applies & wears under makeup and very affordable!
I am surprised that an eye cream wasn't included. Can I 7se the CeraVe under my eyes?
Eye creams are a waste of money. You should use your usual moisturiser under your eyes xxx
Thanks! Good overview, Gemma! But it would be useful to know that CeraVe moisturiser that you show (in tub) has mineral oil as one of the first ingredients. Thats the main difference between lotion and cream. I'm one of many, who can never use mineral oil based products as these clog my pores. Plus, this ingredient doesn't really let anything you put on top to sink into your skin, even if you top it with retinol, so I wouldnt suggest it as a buffering cream.
I agree but I love this cream as it seals all the goodness in place. I struggle with occlusive ingredients but this cream doesn't give me any issues. Next week there's a vid all about the difference between occlusive, emollient and humectant ingredients, what they do, and how they react with your skin. xxx
@@PamperedWolf sure, looking forward to your your next video! Keep safe and healthy!
Very very helpful. I needed this. Product overload. You did this for me because I asked about eye cream. 😂
You had me at back to the basics
Excellent video.x
Why is it necessary for an SPF to be at 30 or above?
I can testify to this, I'm allergic to UV rays, it happened suddenly.... I get huge lumps that itch, split and may bleed. It can happen even in the shade. Also as Gemma said indoors by a window, a few minutes of driving in the car.... My kids call it my elephant man syndrome!! I get a great Australian body spf on prescription. I'm not saying you will get this, there's no known cause, I'm just putting the case for definitely wearing SPF..... 😊. Xx
I watched Caroline hirons last week and she uses dermatica and she states retinol
Should be applied to clean dry skin if you want to buffer wait at least 30 mins to let it have time to do something then buffer with a moisturiser. Also I saw her vids on vit a and she states that 5% isn’t always that so maybe when you do your video on retinol point that out. I’m sure you will of seen queen hirons vids but she is an ultimate expert and vitamin a is a tricky area and not straight forward. She did a whole series which took her months to gather info and she approached brands for info also xx
actually, i think Caroline is not clear enough about how to apply retinol. Especially, if you use tretinoin, and especially if you're new to it (I'm new to 0.05 tretinoin even after using it for the whole year), the cream should be applied on the skin that is dry. This means waiting for 20 min after cleansing until the skin is super dry and only then applying tretinoin. after this, this is recommended to wait for 20 min further before applying moisturiser. I like CH, but she is not the know-it all, as she recommends a skincare products with fragrance and essential oils in it. These ingredients can be sensitising for most strong retinol users.
Thanks yes I do know Caroline. It's correct that vitamin A needs to be applied to dry skin (as I mention in my tretinoin for beginners video) and that if you do apply a buffer you must wait for that to sink in too before applying the retinoid. x
Kat333ify that is your opinion. I love Caroline hirons she is outspoken and I for one love her for that she will call people out no problem. She is an expert in her field and I trust her opinions 100% i use her blog most days she gives facts no BS. I will continue to follow her advice as her advice has helped me. I love how she doesn’t do trends and her advice is followed by many hence why she consults ok brands. #skinfreaks
Pampered Wolf I have just purchased one of the spring kits such good value I’m most excited to try NIODS HA I believe there is 15 diff types. I currently use HADA LABO that’s more affordable but we shall see xx
Fab video xx
I just introduced my mom to retinol in a low concentration. I'm not sure if she use it every day and if she does use sunscreen every day 🙄 I tell her and my dad over and over again but I doubt their promises. Let's see how it works 😅
Think I've been living in a cave. Thank goodness for You Tube and your videos. Always thought that peptides, retinols etc were only in high end products and I couldn't afford them. I am a complete numpty with all these things like matrixol etc. Can you give a beginners starting point for a 66 years old with fair dry/combination skin with little broken veins. Very interested in the ordinary products. My make up foundation, eyeshadow (hooded eyes) and lips (thin) are all in need of an update too. Help!
That's amazing that you are starting your skin care journey at 66!! I"m really excited for you. What have you already been using?
Fantastic video.......👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I need to disagree with you about the sunscreen filters. Some of them only protect against one kind of UV light, and we need protection against all of them. An SPF product with only one filter may therefor not be protection enough. Thankfully, they are rare. (As I type this I sit next to large windows facing south, with a bottle of broad spectrum SPF next to the monitor, for easy reapplication. 😎) I look forward to seeing your reviews on Korean sunscreens. Are you planning one on the Japanese ones as well?
As long as the product says broad spectrum you are covered for both UVA and UVB damage. I would never buy a product that doesn't have the Broad spectrum label xxx
@@PamperedWolf Absolutely, same here
UVA protection is far too important!
What do you recommend for sagging neck?
Yes! Desperate to know!
sagging skin on the neck is extremely difficult to treat. There are very few treatments that actually work. xxx
🙌🏻🥰YAAAAAAAAAS Girl!!!😘
Do you like the body shop age age defence 50 spf x
I do but it's HIGHLY fragranced which is such a shame xxx
Is there a retinoid product you recommend for the body? Looking for something to use on my hands/forearms and neck/chest.
There are so many to choose from and I can't personally recommend one as I haven't tried them. xxx
Great video! Can’t wait for the Korean spf one. I’ve been torn between a few of them like Biore and Sunprise but heard some of them are high in alcohol content so have been a bit wary of buying.
I want to use a retinoids so bad but have been pregnant or breastfeeding for the last 7 years and 8 months 😂 I will be in this club for the foreseeable future- I wonder if anyone knows an alternative for the breastfeeders?
You sound JUST like me. How old are you?
You can use an over the counter retinol. You might feel safer using that.
Best video..usa girl
Hi Gemma. Would you be able to do a video on Dermatica please? I'm subscribed to another UA-camr who is American and she uses Curology, the US equivalent. It is free in the UK for a month at the moment and free for 3 months for NHS staff. I work in the NHS and the stress is ruining my skin, so I would like to take advantage of the offer but I would like to hear your opinion on it first. Thank you. 😊
Check out the tretinoin videos. I use Dermatica xxx
@@PamperedWolf Will do. Thank you Gemma. 🤗
I have the granactive in squlane 2% then I assume I’ll move onto 5% then the regular retinol. I guess. Lol
What's the difference between the emulsion one and the one with squalene?
Darby Terpstra not really sure. I do know that the squalane is an oil and the emulsion is more milky, as for the actual differences you’d have to ask Gemma
@@joannesmith6920 thank you!
Darby Terpstra you’re welcome 😊
I couldn't find Paula's' Choice from the lynk you left on there.
I'll check the link xxx
Hello! I bought Sunprise Spf on your recommendation. On me it leaves a white cast. Is it only on me? How much should you rub it in?
To not look like a ghost 👻 i have to put something tinted over it. Could you please show how you put it on and how it looks on you.
Love your videos! 💕💕
I said that it does leave a slight white cast and if you're not using it under makeup it might not be for you xxx
Also, if you aren't leaving the house at all and just wearing SPF indoors, how often would you recommend reapplying? Thank you x
Every 4 hours xxx
@@PamperedWolf so about 3 bottles a month if I've worked that out correctly xxx
Tara Swain I’m a bit of vampire so I apply first thing in the morning for the school run then after 4 hours close all my curtains. I reapply before the school run in the afternoon xxx
Thank you so much for the review it is so informational. God bless xoxolynette3232