Angie, I appreciate your candid thoughts and research backed responses. In my book, you “influence” through education, rather than through a desire to influence people to “buy! buy! buy!”. Thank you! I’m so happy that you’re back twice a week, doing what you do best!🌺
@@AngieHotandFlashy You made me so happy when I watched this video!!! I have been screaming this at my screen for years and you are so amazing for speaking the truth and data!! Just awesome!
Hi Angie! Happy New Year! I love watching your videos and I follow a lot of your advice. You put a lot of good information on the products you like and I love the research also that you put into the products. I was revisiting your topics and saw this one hoping you may have touched on the subject of Milia. I’m having some issues with it and eliminating some products that the companies themselves have changed or something I may have changed using in my cleansing routine or make-up. Do you happen to have talked about this subject before and if so, can you please tell me where I can find this on your channel? I would very much appreciate it. Thank you!!
I am 76 years old and have been following your skin care for 5 years. This routine has really helped my skin , I don’t have the gray look that a lot of older women have. When I went to dentist last week she made a remark about retirement and how did I like it. Told her I loved it ,but have been retired for a number of years, she ask how old I was ,told her 76 she said I looked much younger then that,more her age. I loved it! Your skincare works.
Ugh! I got put into an early menopause at 30 because of breast cancer. My cancer was extensive but I’m still here. But the key here is taking care of your skin and your health. Thanks for the video.
Yells "menopause " right along with Angie! Love how you inform your audience in a very unbiased way of the science behind the beauty world. Great video!
I am so glad you addressed the “clean” labeling. I have terrible allergies and sensitive skin. Products containing these so called “clean” ingredients can be a terrible choice for me and cause uncomfortable reactions. 🤦🏼♀️🤷♀️ They may work in an excellent manner for another person. I always read the label and steer clear of to many plant based, natural additives because they inevitably cause problems. Thank you for addressing this issue Angie. As always, you keep us informed and educated. Another great video. I always enjoying spending time on your channel. 😊💗
I have also tried “clean products” and I’ve had eye irritation and skin irritation from different products. Went back to my normal products. My skin is back to normal and my eyes are better no irritation!
**CORRECTIONs** I'm so sorry, I missed the prostaglandin analog ingredient in GrandeLash. It IS in there so it's similar to RevitaLash. Also Curology doesn't offer both the dark spot formula and the custom (tretinoin) formula simultaneously. Only Agency does that. And you don't need a separate email address to switch from Curology to Agency any more. Just let your Curology provider know and they'll switch you over!
Hi I am an MD with a life long interest in some of these topics. First I prefer to use the word "compound" instead of "chemical" - same reasons as yours;; Second how ingredients are sourced and processed can be as important as the recipe. As we all know in cooking two cooks can have the same set of ingredients and one cook say overheats the recipe (done faster) while the other cooks as directed. Even with the best of intentions, "cooks" can fail to notice how the "overheating" causes other compounds to appear - one of which is / might be a nasty bad actor. Time is money. A company exists to make a profit. The pressure even on the most decent ethical people can be enormous. How do we as consumers find out about this new compound if it's an unanticipated result of the "overheating"? First there is no requirement to add it to the list since it was not actually introduced by the company. So we have to wait until enough people are harmed or worse to qualify for some kind of "class action" either in the courts or before regulatory bodies - actions the company HAS TO fight because of course they understandably fear loss of business...... This is why your common sense systematic approach to your testing is so appreciated by people like me (a consumer too) and the rest of us - along with your careful attention to the science and above all, your honesty about the absence of good data. From the way you set up your experiments / trials to the way you discuss your findings - its clear you know that we can be more certain about some results than others - first and second that too offen there is no scientific data only anecdotal data. Don't get me wrong, first thing I want to know about is how this skincare etc worked for other people. The stories are the START of research but what with social media etc you would swear that the stories of the "influencers" are the last word in science! Ethical people like you always disclose sponsorship etc. Listening to "influencers" with their youthful enthusiasm, charm and good looks its easy to forget they might be more biased than even they realize. There is a good thing we could do in the US. We could do what the Europeans do: require the companies to prove the safety of each new compound they wish to bring to market in their product(s) - including those compounds that result from their special techniques etc - BEFORE they go to market. The EU puts consumer safety first. Here in the US just think of the suffering - the thousands and thousands often millions of people of have to be injured or worse to justify the mere removal of a compound and its offending product from market. Sure looks to me like we put the right to make a profit (absolutely legit) TOO FAR ahead of consumer safety. This of course is a personal opinion and individual cases taken separately and in context show us different sides of these issues. Looking at toxicology data we see another picture: the chemicals in makeup allowed in the US v the EU can be a frightening experience. I love your combination of the careful, rational and scientific on the one hand, and the fun we can have exploring ways to look and feel better as we age - safely.......Thanks for the hard work.....AHegarty MD
I switched from curology to agency 4 months ago. All I had to do was message my provider at curology and let them know. I answered some questions and she switched my account over. When you do it that way, they give you an additional discount for the first year. Great deal!
I bought the omnilux after your video last week, and I have melasma. Normally, if I go outside on a sunny day, with a very high spf on and no other protection, my Melasma will be almost glowing by the time I come back inside. No amount of sunscreen or type of sunscreen completely works. I'm also allergic to some chemical sunscreens. I tried the omnilux 2 days ago and had no glowing. It doesn't seem to worsen it, from what i saw. But i will continue to track it. What I typically do is wear an spf rated, large, floppy, brim hat in addition to my sunscreen. I keep that hat with me all of the time. I have extras in my car and other places just in case. If I don't have sunscreen or can't reapply it, the hat is great protection. Make sure to get a hat that has a brim that, when pulled down, reaches your jaw line or goes past it. I can't tell you how many times I've been out at dusk an the sun is at the horizon and is not overhead. So you need something that will block the sides of your face, too.
👏👏👏 thank you Angie! So refreshing to hear the science straight up and acknowledge the marketing ploys even in the “green” movement. My husband has a degree in Chemistry and often says the same things you are pointing out…
I have had pretty bad melasma for almost my entire adult life. I have struggled over the years to get it under control. I’ve honestly found that hydroquinone and chemical exfoliation work the best for me. BUT what I wanted to share is that I also have the omnilux contour red led light mask and can say 100% that it does not cause my melasma to flare up. Just wanted to let other ladies to know my experience. 😄
Angie, I'm so glad you addressed "clean" beauty because some of the comments made by people on UA-cam and their followes about skincare products are so absurd. It's usually a misunderstanding of what an ingredient really is vs what it sounds like to them or they're parroting someone who made the same mistake. Thank you for always researching studies and giving us accurate information. It's just one of the many reasons I trust, follow and love you. XXOO ❤️
OK Menopause=Dry Everything!!!! Also, if you contact your Curology Medical Consultant you can ask her to switch your account over for you. That's what I did and I used the same email.Thanks Angie, you're the best!
Again, thank you. I’m reordering Revitalash. I bought into the headline of “danger.” I’ll watch for any signs of of trouble but I’m looking forward to lush, dark lashes again. Doing the research is key and I appreciate that you do it.
Hello Angie! Love your work! Wondering if you would consider making a video about how you clean your jewelry and any tips for how you keep it so sparkly. Thanks!
I've been watching your videos for years and have incorporated most of your current skin care into my routine. Love your in-depth research & product testing. I don't comment much on anything online, but really wanted to say how much I loved this video and what you had to say on the "clean" beauty topic and chemicals vs toxic chemicals! I've worked in the science field for almost 35 years and you are correct...a lot of what's out there is fear mongering and sales tactics. Thanks for a great, clear & understandable explanation! Keep doing what you do!!
Also I'm turning 42 and have used tretinoin since my 20 's and vit-c in my 30's. I can confirm, ingredients in your regimen are part of a whole and cumulatively work. Especially for prevention of aging. U made an awesome point when you told one viewer who didnt see results as dramatic as yours when you responded "just think what your skin would have looked like if you'd done nothing?". Believe me, she'd cry if she went that route.
Hi Angie. Thanks for your great info about clean beauty. You really cleared things up. Thanks also for mentioning that you sometimes get flaky skin from tretinoin. I have used it for five years but every now and then the dry, peeling skin comes back with a vengeance. Nice to know I’m not alone in that. 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for the video. Answered my question about switching to Agency. For me, probably no need. Have you ever talked about Sculptra? Also love when your pup walked in!
Angie, I have to say I never recommend UA-camrs to people but I always recommend you to anyone who wants to hear the truth/bottom line on products or reality. Thank you for the work you do to present a fair and thoughtful video in a sea of junk!
Love that your pup wants to be with mama & is video-bombing. My dogs always want to be next to me. I developed issues from Latisse (& am unable to tolerate eye creams or serums) after turning 50. (❤ thr “Say it with me Sistah-s, Menopause!!”😂)I used Latisse for years in my 40s without issue and then went in to menopause at 50 so the timing fits. My mom developed same issues around that age. Maybe runs in family or just due to menopause but Latisse burns my eyes now. I finally stopped worrying about my eyelash length as I have far bigger issues with chronic pain so dealing with burning, itchy dry eyes is not worth long eyelashes and until I get an upper bleph, I don’t wear mascara anymore as it just gets all over my upper eyelids. 😮 Every Ophthalmologist and derm I’ve spoken to (including my prescriber) all warn me to be careful not to put Tretinoin above my orbital bone; I believe the drug manufacturer does too so given this, I don’t know why any anyone would risk putting it under their eyes or above the orbital bone. (Well, I do know…hope for less eye wrinkles over the irritation risk it poses to thin under eye skin, even aside from meiboian gland risks which I do believe in as I know people it’s happened to.) Putting it on under eye reminds me of my mom wearing baby oil in 70’s before suntanning or me insisting on going in tanning beds in the 80s despite the dermatologists’ warnings. I found every bit of medical info I could to try to dispute my derm’s warnings. I was 17; I wasn’t thinking about aging & wasn’t concerned with skin cancer; I was a kid who wanted a year round tan before self tanner was available. I’m lucky I didn’t end up with terrible wrinkles but I did have to have a cancerous mole removed after 30 min in a tanning bed 4x/Wk for a few years. Live and learn, right? Id never do that now! I definitely try to follow manufacturers & my doctor’s instruction’s but I’m getting pretty tired of my under eye wrinkles so I may take a risk, cave to the “devil on my shoulder”, apply to under eyes see what happens!🤞 I still have to nag my 80 yr old mom about wearing SPF; she really never has (and it shows) and thinks I’m nuts wearing SPF indoors. 🤦♀️🙄 She has super thin skin as a result of all that sun damage; her arm, hand & leg skin cuts on anything. She hates it but I’m the nut for wearing SPF indoors while on Tretinoin? 😂Older isn’t always wiser…
Angie 🧡 Clean Beauty , Korean Beauty and Medical Grade skin care are all Marketing terms created by the Beauty industry. People need to be mindful of this. When your skin peels many times it is simply that your skin is not ready for the Vitamin A or the actives. We do all of our damage by the age of 20 to 22, this is actually written in Journal Of Medicine. When you start to use an active before allowing your skin to be prepared for it you will have issues. Because of the damage we do to our skin, before our early 20s we get a callous layer or a thickness, just like the heels of our feet. This is the skin protecting itself from all of the damage we have done, bad products, bad sunscreen, to much sun or foundation and concealer. When we help the skin to get rid of that callous layer, this is key to allowing actives to work properly. For almost 4 decades I have taught my clients to exfoliate gently first, to remove old tissue and callous prior to washing and feeding the skin. I am 56 and have never touched my face with a needle or procedure and I practice what I preach. What I teach as a Holistic Master Esthetician of almost 4 decades, works time and time again. The skin is a highly suggestive organ and it’s very easy to have beautiful skin at any age!! Come and look at my Before & Afters! Thank you for always allowing me to comment Angie. Blessings 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
Would you please do a video on application of product order? I’ve searched and it seems like the most recent one I could find was 2020 and you are using different products now. I want to use the products that you have most recently reviewed but I’m not really sure the order to apply them! I started using them last night and I’m so excited but I want to be sure I’m doing it right!
Angie, When I switched to Agency, They told me that I needed to let them know that I wanted to switch my membership from Curology to Agency. It was kind of confusing at first but worked out where I am using my same email address and can still view all my history online.😊
Yes, same here. I switched from Curology to Agency using the same email. I just messaged my Curology provider my request to switch over and they handled it.
Your channel is the absolute best, the platinum star of the bunch for women from 30-100. It is so wonderful to see the channel devoted to skin care and beauty that goes beyond make up . I have so much makeup that another show telling me about the next greatest eyeshadow palette turns me off. After all just how many of the same eyeshadows can I have. I realize there are younger people just starting out that might not have what I have but those are better suited to a younger You tubers .I’m 74 and have been a beauty and make up junkie since I was 5 or 6 and watched my mother sit at her dressing table putting her makeup on and applying her little fake Marilyn Monroe beauty mark. With that being, said I appreciate your channel because it goes beyond make up and it helps us find a way to make our skin or hair etc. perform better. After all you can’t put makeup on less that good ski. and expect it to look great.Your comprehensive scientific approach given in a way that even someone nonscientific like myself can understand the benefits and or detriment to some product that we might be considering. I’m glad you are back to uploading twice a week .
Amen to calling out the “clean” claim B.S. I greatly appreciate your pragmatic, objective and well researched information. I’m 50 and have taken up your entire skin routine (minus The Ordinary acid) and Trentenoin) after years of more “natural” products and my skin is feeling and looking fantastic! I’m alternating with the Timeless C as my skin hasn’t quite acclimated. Planning to very slowly start the only Retinaldehyde product I could find in an Australian drugstore in about 6 months when my skin is used to all of the products, then Trentenoin next year. Thanks for all of your super information.
Hi Angie My question to you is if you are not able to afford a village?? I would say that most of us are not able to afford the Agency, Vitamin C, Coenzyme Q10, and lactic acid. You may be able to afford these, but I have had a couple of procedures such as the erbium yag laser and the most recently the halo sciton laser combined with broadband light treatment. Hands down, the procedures were more effective. I feel like using neutrogena gentle skin cleanser and Maelove Vitamin C serum with Cerave pm moisturizer both in the morning and at night.
Your point on dry eyes is spot on. I am a lifelong contact lens wearer, and was almost stopped due to irritation in my early 50s, until I started HRT. Obviously, the HRT was to treat other issues, but I noticed very quickly that my dry eye issues also just magically resolved. I talked to both my gyn and my ophthalmologist later, and they both independently confirmed that dry eyes can be directly related to normal hormonal changes in menopause. I just turned 60 and have had no further issues with dry eye since HRT. I really appreciate your very practical approach to all these issues!
Thank you for addressing “clean beauty”! I’m in complete agreement with you. It’s definitely a marketing device! You explained it very well, and loved your examples.
You explain everything so well! I feel like I just had free dermatology advanced class. You answered questions I didn’t realize I had. Thank you, I appreciate your very thoughtful and informative videos!
Solidarity with Dr. Dray with the word Petrolatum!! (instead of saying petroleum jelly). You're the best, Angie!! I've been watching you for years. Love your honesty & science! Thank you for helping me more times than one.
I had absolutely NO problem switching from Curology to Agency. Used the same information, i certainly didnt have to give them a different email. It was super easy and I even got the first month free when I switched. I love it❤️
My esthetician told me Not to use Hyaluronic acid with my tretinoin at night. When I stopped doing that, my flaking & irritation subsided. I sent a message to my curology provider & inquired about Agency. She sent me the quiz & I uploaded new pix. She swapped everything over for me & I transferred seamlessly with my original password plus they still have all of my Rx info from using Curology for 3 yrs- they gave me the Discount too .
I’m so happy to hear that research about dry eye. I do have dry eye and dearly want to use tretinoin. So happy that you did the research. Thanks for the deep dive!
Lol, I told my eye doctor I didn’t have dry eye, rather my eyes were watery all the time. He barely refrained from rolling his eyes and told me that the watering was a sign of having dry eyes.
A dermatologist suggested to stop using the lash serum and retin a for a few weeks and see if the eyes are still dry. If they are, then you know it’s not the products.
Thanks for this fact-filled and comprehensive vlog, Angie. I can always depend on you for discussing the facts and clarifying misconceptions. I always learn something new!
OMG you are SUCH a total CLASS ACT, Angie!! You break down everything to digestible / understandable terms. I love watching your videos because I feel like I'm educating myself! Thanks ESPECIALLY for the part about 'clean' makeup. I feel like lately, I'm seeing SO much criticism & negativity around certain chemicals... and I totally agree with your assessment and explanation.
All of your videos are great. This is absolutely your BEST. Seems to be so much fear about dangerous chemicals in skin care products. They forget that skin is our 1st line of defense and the danger of getting toxins from skin care is very unlikely.
Thank you once again Angie for a master class in skincare and their ingredients. You are a wealth of sound information and I’ve learned so much from you! Thank you also for addressing the clean beauty confusion. Too many young people buy products based on misinformation and lack of knowledge about ingredients and end up paying considerably more than they need to. I love your videos Angie!
Thank you for speaking on the clean beauty movement. So many people fall prey to this marketing gimmick. I just saw Tiktok of someone saying that sunscreen causes cancer not the sun, and I about keeled over.
Hi Angie. I guess I was lucky. I started Retin-A in my 20s when my skin was an oil slick. I just turned 63, with super dry skin, but luckily, no flaking. Thanks to you, I incorporated the Lactic acid 10% from The Ordinary, and that seems to keep my skin in check. Thank you for getting me on the Timeless 3 years ago. Vitamin C is key. Love the Coq-10. I've used both Latisse and RevitaLash, and actually prefer the RevitaLash. Grande Lash made my eyes burn and itch. Ugh. Good old menopause. Thank you so much for doing such an informative video. So much useful information. ❤❤
@@islandmama hi. After I use my Vitamin C serum, I let it sink in a few minutes, then add the lactic acid, then the Coq-10. Onto moisturizer, then sunscreen.
I've been watching beauty UA-cam videos for 7 years and THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE EVER WATCHED!!!!! I 100% mean EVER! Angie this was amazing and you said everything I have been screaming at my screen for a long time. Thank you for having the guts to just come out and speak the truth and data. YOU ROCK!!! 🥰💕💕💕💕💕
My husband just ordered the OmniLux Face Mask for me for Mother’s Day with your discount code. Thank you for the 10% off. I can’t wait to see what it does for my 71 year old wrinkled face.
Love this! I’m 52 and I have dry eye and I’ve had it for about 10 years, long before I started using tretinoin. I also went through menopause in my 40’s. And many many things with my health changed because of menopause I’m assuming eye dryness is one of them. I have also used different brands of lash growth serums in the last 10 years and that’s when I did notice eye irritation but it’s different than dry eye. I’m currently using the new obagi lash growth serum, however because of irritation I use every other night but I also include eye moisturizing drops every night. Oh the things we do for beauty 😉
Goin thru menapause noww omg! 40s and been 2yrs. Just curious have u had muscle weekness at all? Ive been dr shopped Round and wonderin now if its just hormones!! Ps do u know if on curology i can choose just tretinoin as active and make it simple❤
@@phillyjilly the best thing I ever did was go to see a natural path my general physician just happens to be one. So many odd side effects from menopause, it’s definitely no fun but now I’m on the other side of it, I’ll have the occasional heart palpitations but nothing serious. I honestly am not sure about curology, I tried it for about 18 months and that was about 3 years ago. My skin is just so finicky when it comes to skincare so now I use a retinaldehyde and my skin is much happier. I’ll go through phases of not using anything but a cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen because sometimes I think we over do it with our skin and honestly the less I do the happier my skin is. Good luck!
I really enjoy your videos and follow most of your skin care routines and have definitely seen an improvement. I have been hearing a lot about copper peptides for anti-aging. Have you tried copper peptide serums or done any research on them?
I just adore and respect you! Thank you for doing the deep dive into so many things, especially when someone challenges you... and then share and educate us. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I never miss your videos, as I always learn something.
Angie the Wondercloth Girl! I love this thing!! 💜I had to step back from my tretinoin to good old adapalene due to chronic flaking that has not resolved, even with just a 1x/wk application. The cloth takes care of removing flakes gently but thoroughly with just a little water. It's kind of a little miracle, or wonder, if you will, ha. For over a year I've been following your routine for the Timeless serums, Ordinary LA (about twice/wk) and Cereve PM moisturizer and my skin has never looked better. I do believe I may be missing the L-ascorbic acid though as I don't see it as an ingredient on any of my 4 bottles. I'll go back and check your product list. Today's vid is cram-packed w/ lots of info so I'll go in for Round #2 with pen and paper. Thanks for all your valuable input. It's making a difference.
Best. Video. Ever. Thank you for setting the record straight especially about Clean Beauty! You explain things so well and have the scientific research to back it. Also loved your outro about lack of estrogen in menopause likely being the cause of dry eye, etc. So true!! It actually happened to me! Thanks for having our backs Angie. You outdid yourself on this video ❤
Thank you so much for this video. I have flakey skin & I totally forgot about the CereVe Renewing Gel (been following your routine for about 4 years now). I'm 74 & the only place on my face I get ANY wrinkles is lower cheeks! That will sure help w/that. As always, thank you for your selfless advice!! Love you because you ALWAYS "keep it real"!!!!
Two Tretinoin tips: 1) Try applying moisturizer before Tretinoin. 2) Don't "slug" over Tretinoin. It may accelerate the Tretinoin because the "slug" serves to lock in everything beneath it including moisture & treatment ingredients.
Yes! This is the only way I can use Tretinoin on my more sensitive skin. Recently I started putting on a hyaluronic acid serum immediately after cleansing and then the moisturizer over top. After 10-15 minutes, I apply the Tretinoin. I think the HA serum helps to make my skin look a little more plump in the morning, so I'll keep using it. P.S. Big hug to you for being a compassionate nurse. ♥
I DO have crazy itching and redness all round my eyes from Latisse, but I learned not to rub my eyes and I can cover up the redness! So...I will ALWAYS continue using Latisse! My eye doc is the BEST in the SOUTHEAST! I TRUST HIM COMPLETELY!!! LOVE LATISSE.
Oh my gosh, Thank you for addressing “clean beauty” it’s such a marketing gimmick. And yes many “natural” plant botanicals I feel can be more bothersome to my skin and nose (headaches) plus some can cause photo sensitivity- like bergamot and lemon peel oil.
OMG … started Agency a few weeks ago, and am wondering what to do about the flakiness, and as usual, you have the answer! Angie, please know how valuable your work is to all of us. Thank you for all you do! (This was a wonderful Q & A session!)
Wow, even though I'm watching this 8 months later, this was a powerhouse of excellent information Angie, thank you so much! I had that same issue with switching from Curology to Agency, and finally just gave up. I might try the different email option and see!
I tried Agency for six months and it temporarily ruined up my skin. I have combination skin and Agency completely dried out my skin and caused major flaking around my nose and upper lip area. In January I got Covid which caused me to have to blow my nose a lot. Because of the dryness that Agency caused me to have around my nose and upper lip area, the skin around my nose became very raw and formed lesions. When the lesions developed, I immediately quit using Agency. It is now the third week of April and although mostly healed, I am still dealing with healing in the nose area. I began using your (Angie) recommendations of the Neutrogena Hydro Boost face wash and Cera Ve moisturizer which helped and now I'm using multiple hydrating products from Beauty Pie. So far these products are working for me. Beware of Agency.
Thank you Angie for all the stuff you do for us. I know just the research alone is very time consuming not to mention everything else you do. I just want to tell you how much I appreciate you.
Angie you are a CHINGONA!!! That's a Badass in Spanish. As a teacher, nothing makes me happier than hearing you explain your research based answers to those questions that require it. You are my hero. Been following you for years and just love and appreciate you so much!!
Thank you so much for your logical answer to the “clean” makeup question. Such a ridiculous concept. Just like “natural.” Everything comes from the natural world (it doesn’t come from an alternate universe). I’m sure you will get lots of haters…stay strong.
Hi Angie, I seen so many different answers as to whether or not it’s ok to use Latic acids with vitamin C. Some say you should never use acids with Vitamin C and other research says you can If you use Vit C first. Can you set the record straight.
Angie- I recently purchased a Nebulyft RF device. It was kind of expensive, but had raving reviews on UA-cam. Then I became concerned because I heard that RF devices can increase fat loss by melting the fat in the face. Have you had any experience/knowledge regarding the RF devices?
I so agree. I've had terrible skin reactions from product that claim to be "pure", "clean" or of all natural ingredients. I've had a lot of success with many of your suggestions.
Hi Angie! I just learned that The Ordinary will come out with a lash & brow serum. Did they send you one to try? Can you comment on its ingredientes? Thank you
I started an experiment Jan. 1. Only use Careprost (like Latisse) on one eye and a natural lash serum sold by Dr Rajani on my right eye. I want to see if the lid redness and staining from years of Rx lash serums go away. So far the lashes on the 'natural' eye are a bit sparser but not that noticeable when I wear mascara. Not much difference in lid redness so far. If the difference turns out to be negligible, I may stop all lash serums and save some money.
I so appreciate your balanced comments on "clean beauty". As an RN, I could not agree with you more on your assessment of chemical use and safety testing as it relates to cosmetics. I've got sensitive skin and have several issues with "natural" ingredients like lavender and rosemary. Known to be common irritants, it's amazing that these are promoted so heavily in "clean" skincare and makeup. As aways, I appreciate your candor in your evaluations of all things beauty.
Just an FYI, I was a Curology customer (thanks to you Angie), just tried to transfer to Agency last week, and did run into problems. Thankfully I actually read the popup box that said I was a Curology customer, and to contact my dermatologist about effecting a transfer. Then I saw your video about it, and thought, hunh, synergy. Anyway I emailed my dermatologist, she asked some questions, I got an email saying I could transfer to Agency. When I tried to sign in to Agency using my Curology email and password, it didn't recognize it as an account. So I tried to set up a new account and it said my email was already in use. So I clicked on "Forgot password", Agency sent me a link and I reset the password. Didn't need to use a new email, so hope this helps any current users of Curology who want to switch over.
Angie, I appreciate your candid thoughts and research backed responses. In my book, you “influence” through education, rather than through a desire to influence people to “buy! buy! buy!”. Thank you! I’m so happy that you’re back twice a week, doing what you do best!🌺
Thanks Judi! I'm a little disappointed in the fear mongering approach to selling product... I guess fear works but it's not my cup of tea.
100% agree, JudiV!
@@AngieHotandFlashy You made me so happy when I watched this video!!! I have been screaming this at my screen for years and you are so amazing for speaking the truth and data!! Just awesome!
Hi Angie! Happy New Year! I love watching your videos and I follow a lot of your advice. You put a lot of good information on the products you like and I love the research also that you put into the products. I was revisiting your topics and saw this one hoping you may have touched on the subject of Milia. I’m having some issues with it and eliminating some products that the companies themselves have changed or something I may have changed using in my cleansing routine or make-up. Do you happen to have talked about this subject before and if so, can you please tell me where I can find this on your channel? I would very much appreciate it. Thank you!!
I am 76 years old and have been following your skin care for 5 years. This routine has really helped my skin , I don’t have the gray look that a lot of older women have. When I went to dentist last week she made a remark about retirement and how did I like it. Told her I loved it ,but have been retired for a number of years, she ask how old I was ,told her 76 she said I looked much younger then that,more her age. I loved it! Your skincare works.
How did you narrow it down to what to use? I don't understand there is SO much info amd product recommendation on this channel
This is what I love from Angie! No nonsense, actual research based on science, see-through the marketing answers! Bravo!
Totally agree!
Angie I’m a biologist and agree 100% w your philosophy concerning “clean beauty”. You did an excellent job explaining the issue , THANK YOU💕👏🏻🥰
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RIGHT! KEEP ON EDUCATING THE MASSES!!!
Ugh! I got put into an early menopause at 30 because of breast cancer. My cancer was extensive but I’m still here. But the key here is taking care of your skin and your health. Thanks for the video.
Thank heavens you made it! I'm a cervical cancer survivor but at age 48.
Yells "menopause " right along with Angie! Love how you inform your audience in a very unbiased way of the science behind the beauty world. Great video!
Hello kelly
I am so glad you addressed the “clean” labeling. I have terrible allergies and sensitive skin. Products containing these so called “clean” ingredients can be a terrible choice for me and cause uncomfortable reactions. 🤦🏼♀️🤷♀️ They may work in an excellent manner for another person. I always read the label and steer clear of to many plant based, natural additives because they inevitably cause problems. Thank you for addressing this issue Angie. As always, you keep us informed and educated. Another great video. I always enjoying spending time on your channel. 😊💗
I agree, I've had lots of issues with "natural" facial skincare products.
I have also tried “clean products” and I’ve had eye irritation and skin irritation from different products. Went back to my normal products. My skin is back to normal and my eyes are better no irritation!
I have issues with both some conventional ingredients some "clean" ingredients. Guess I'm SOL. 😄
Exactly! And many “clean “ products contain sd alcohol which is so irritating!
It sort of indicates that everything we used before 'clean' was invented was dirty! It's such rubbish! :)
Angie, that was the best video ever! The entire time, I was like: “PREACH Angie!” Lol. I hope a lot of people listen, and thank you for all you do!
**CORRECTIONs** I'm so sorry, I missed the prostaglandin analog ingredient in GrandeLash. It IS in there so it's similar to RevitaLash.
Also Curology doesn't offer both the dark spot formula and the custom (tretinoin) formula simultaneously. Only Agency does that. And you don't need a separate email address to switch from Curology to Agency any more. Just let your Curology provider know and they'll switch you over!
Thanks for everything ! I’m putting on my vitc now after knowing it’s ok with Agency . ❤❤
Thank you 🙏
So agree with “clean” beauty comment…just marketing BS
Thank you for this information! Maybe you could pin this at the top of the comments so move people will see.
Hi I am an MD with a life long interest in some of these topics. First I prefer to use the word "compound" instead of "chemical" - same reasons as yours;; Second how ingredients are sourced and processed can be as important as the recipe. As we all know in cooking two cooks can have the same set of ingredients and one cook say overheats the recipe (done faster) while the other cooks as directed.
Even with the best of intentions, "cooks" can fail to notice how the "overheating" causes other compounds to appear - one of which is / might be a nasty bad actor. Time is money. A company exists to make a profit. The pressure even on the most decent ethical people can be enormous. How do we as consumers find out about this new compound if it's an unanticipated result of the "overheating"? First there is no requirement to add it to the list since it was not actually introduced by the company. So we have to wait until enough people are harmed or worse to qualify for some kind of "class action" either in the courts or before regulatory bodies - actions the company HAS TO fight because of course they understandably fear loss of business......
This is why your common sense systematic approach to your testing is so appreciated by people like me (a consumer too) and the rest of us - along with your careful attention to the science and above all, your honesty about the absence of good data. From the way you set up your experiments / trials to the way you discuss your findings - its clear you know that we can be more certain about some results than others - first and second that too offen there is no scientific data only anecdotal data. Don't get me wrong, first thing I want to know about is how this skincare etc worked for other people. The stories are the START of research but what with social media etc you would swear that the stories of the "influencers" are the last word in science! Ethical people like you always disclose sponsorship etc. Listening to "influencers" with their youthful enthusiasm, charm and good looks its easy to forget they might be more biased than even they realize.
There is a good thing we could do in the US. We could do what the Europeans do: require the companies to prove the safety of each new compound they wish to bring to market in their product(s) - including those compounds that result from their special techniques etc - BEFORE they go to market. The EU puts consumer safety first. Here in the US just think of the suffering - the thousands and thousands often millions of people of have to be injured or worse to justify the mere removal of a compound and its offending product from market. Sure looks to me like we put the right to make a profit (absolutely legit) TOO FAR ahead of consumer safety. This of course is a personal opinion and individual cases taken separately and in context show us different sides of these issues. Looking at toxicology data we see another picture: the chemicals in makeup allowed in the US v the EU can be a frightening experience.
I love your combination of the careful, rational and scientific on the one hand, and the fun we can have exploring ways to look and feel better as we age - safely.......Thanks for the hard work.....AHegarty MD
I switched from curology to agency 4 months ago. All I had to do was message my provider at curology and let them know. I answered some questions and she switched my account over. When you do it that way, they give you an additional discount for the first year. Great deal!
Same here!
Both companies are not available in Canada.
Any alternatives?
Same
Same
I bought the omnilux after your video last week, and I have melasma. Normally, if I go outside on a sunny day, with a very high spf on and no other protection, my Melasma will be almost glowing by the time I come back inside. No amount of sunscreen or type of sunscreen completely works. I'm also allergic to some chemical sunscreens. I tried the omnilux 2 days ago and had no glowing. It doesn't seem to worsen it, from what i saw. But i will continue to track it. What I typically do is wear an spf rated, large, floppy, brim hat in addition to my sunscreen. I keep that hat with me all of the time. I have extras in my car and other places just in case. If I don't have sunscreen or can't reapply it, the hat is great protection. Make sure to get a hat that has a brim that, when pulled down, reaches your jaw line or goes past it. I can't tell you how many times I've been out at dusk an the sun is at the horizon and is not overhead. So you need something that will block the sides of your face, too.
👏👏👏 thank you Angie! So refreshing to hear the science straight up and acknowledge the marketing ploys even in the “green” movement. My husband has a degree in Chemistry and often says the same things you are pointing out…
I have had pretty bad melasma for almost my entire adult life. I have struggled over the years to get it under control. I’ve honestly found that hydroquinone and chemical exfoliation work the best for me. BUT what I wanted to share is that I also have the omnilux contour red led light mask and can say 100% that it does not cause my melasma to flare up. Just wanted to let other ladies to know my experience. 😄
Angie, I'm so glad you addressed "clean" beauty because some of the comments made by people on UA-cam and their followes about skincare products are so absurd. It's usually a misunderstanding of what an ingredient really is vs what it sounds like to them or they're parroting someone who made the same mistake. Thank you for always researching studies and giving us accurate information. It's just one of the many reasons I trust, follow and love you. XXOO ❤️
Hi Angie do Curology or Agency deliver in Canada..? if not, what equivalent would you propose? Thank you
Completely agree!! Almost every clean beauty product I know of that people have tried has been horrible
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This video has helped me more than any other influencer in a long time. Thank you for all the great information.
You always look great, but I always love when you go makeup-free - your skin is beautiful!
Thanks so much!
OK Menopause=Dry Everything!!!! Also, if you contact your Curology Medical Consultant you can ask her to switch your account over for you. That's what I did and I used the same email.Thanks Angie, you're the best!
Again, thank you. I’m reordering Revitalash. I bought into the headline of “danger.” I’ll watch for any signs of of trouble but I’m looking forward to lush, dark lashes again. Doing the research is key and I appreciate that you do it.
Hello Angie! Love your work! Wondering if you would consider making a video about how you clean your jewelry and any tips for how you keep it so sparkly. Thanks!
I've been watching your videos for years and have incorporated most of your current skin care into my routine. Love your in-depth research & product testing. I don't comment much on anything online, but really wanted to say how much I loved this video and what you had to say on the "clean" beauty topic and chemicals vs toxic chemicals! I've worked in the science field for almost 35 years and you are correct...a lot of what's out there is fear mongering and sales tactics. Thanks for a great, clear & understandable explanation!
Keep doing what you do!!
Also I'm turning 42 and have used tretinoin since my 20 's and vit-c in my 30's. I can confirm, ingredients in your regimen are part of a whole and cumulatively work. Especially for prevention of aging. U made an awesome point when you told one viewer who didnt see results as dramatic as yours when you responded "just think what your skin would have looked like if you'd done nothing?". Believe me, she'd cry if she went that route.
Hi Angie. Thanks for your great info about clean beauty. You really cleared things up. Thanks also for mentioning that you sometimes get flaky skin from tretinoin. I have used it for five years but every now and then the dry, peeling skin comes back with a vengeance. Nice to know I’m not alone in that. 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for the video. Answered my question about switching to Agency. For me, probably no need. Have you ever talked about Sculptra? Also love when your pup walked in!
Angie, I have to say I never recommend UA-camrs to people but I always recommend you to anyone who wants to hear the truth/bottom line on products or reality. Thank you for the work you do to present a fair and thoughtful video in a sea of junk!
Love that your pup wants to be with mama & is video-bombing. My dogs always want to be next to me. I developed issues from Latisse (& am unable to tolerate eye creams or serums) after turning 50. (❤ thr “Say it with me Sistah-s, Menopause!!”😂)I used Latisse for years in my 40s without issue and then went in to menopause at 50 so the timing fits. My mom developed same issues around that age. Maybe runs in family or just due to menopause but Latisse burns my eyes now. I finally stopped worrying about my eyelash length as I have far bigger issues with chronic pain so dealing with burning, itchy dry eyes is not worth long eyelashes and until I get an upper bleph, I don’t wear mascara anymore as it just gets all over my upper eyelids. 😮
Every Ophthalmologist and derm I’ve spoken to (including my prescriber) all warn me to be careful not to put Tretinoin above my orbital bone; I believe the drug manufacturer does too so given this, I don’t know why any anyone would risk putting it under their eyes or above the orbital bone. (Well, I do know…hope for less eye wrinkles over the irritation risk it poses to thin under eye skin, even aside from meiboian gland risks which I do believe in as I know people it’s happened to.) Putting it on under eye reminds me of my mom wearing baby oil in 70’s before suntanning or me insisting on going in tanning beds in the 80s despite the dermatologists’ warnings. I found every bit of medical info I could to try to dispute my derm’s warnings. I was 17; I wasn’t thinking about aging & wasn’t concerned with skin cancer; I was a kid who wanted a year round tan before self tanner was available. I’m lucky I didn’t end up with terrible wrinkles but I did have to have a cancerous mole removed after 30 min in a tanning bed 4x/Wk for a few years. Live and learn, right? Id never do that now! I definitely try to follow manufacturers & my doctor’s instruction’s but I’m getting pretty tired of my under eye wrinkles so I may take a risk, cave to the “devil on my shoulder”, apply to under eyes see what happens!🤞 I still have to nag my 80 yr old mom about wearing SPF; she really never has (and it shows) and thinks I’m nuts wearing SPF indoors. 🤦♀️🙄 She has super thin skin as a result of all that sun damage; her arm, hand & leg skin cuts on anything. She hates it but I’m the nut for wearing SPF indoors while on Tretinoin? 😂Older isn’t always wiser…
The Cerave gel oil is one of my holy grails! I absolutely adore it. Highly recommend. It’s so great for dry, sensitive skin.
Hello Jenny
Do you have to wash the Cerave Gel Oil off in the morning before applying makeup? Looking for something to help with my dry skin
Angie have you ever done a review of Vichy products specifically their moisturizer and Mineral 89 Prebiotic Recovery and Defense Concentrate??
Angie 🧡
Clean Beauty , Korean Beauty and Medical Grade skin care are all Marketing terms created by the Beauty industry. People need to be mindful of this.
When your skin peels many times it is simply that your skin is not ready for the Vitamin A or the actives. We do all of our damage by the age of 20 to 22, this is actually written in Journal Of Medicine. When you start to use an active before allowing your skin to be prepared for it you will have issues. Because of the damage we do to our skin, before our early 20s we get a callous layer or a thickness, just like the heels of our feet. This is the skin protecting itself from all of the damage we have done, bad products, bad sunscreen, to much sun or foundation and concealer. When we help the skin to get rid of that callous layer, this is key to allowing actives to work properly. For almost 4 decades I have taught my clients to exfoliate gently first, to remove old tissue and callous prior to washing and feeding the skin.
I am 56 and have never touched my face with a needle or procedure and I practice what I preach. What I teach as a Holistic Master Esthetician of almost 4 decades, works time and time again. The skin is a highly suggestive organ and it’s very easy to have beautiful skin at any age!! Come and look at my Before & Afters!
Thank you for always allowing me to comment Angie. Blessings 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
Would you please do a video on application of product order? I’ve searched and it seems like the most recent one I could find was 2020 and you are using different products now. I want to use the products that you have most recently reviewed but I’m not really sure the order to apply them! I started using them last night and I’m so excited but I want to be sure I’m doing it right!
Angie, When I switched to Agency, They told me that I needed to let them know that I wanted to switch my membership from Curology to Agency. It was kind of confusing at first but worked out where I am using my same email address and can still view all my history online.😊
Yes, same here. I switched from Curology to Agency using the same email. I just messaged my Curology provider my request to switch over and they handled it.
Your channel is the absolute best, the platinum star of the bunch for women from 30-100. It is so wonderful to see the channel devoted to skin care and beauty that goes beyond make up . I have so much makeup that another show telling me about the next greatest eyeshadow palette turns me off. After all just how many of the same eyeshadows can I have. I realize there are younger people just starting out that might not have what I have but those are better suited to a younger You tubers .I’m 74 and have been a beauty and make up junkie since I was 5 or 6 and watched my mother sit at her dressing table putting her makeup on and applying her little fake Marilyn Monroe beauty mark. With that being, said I appreciate your channel because it goes beyond make up and it helps us find a way to make our skin or hair etc. perform better. After all you can’t put makeup on less that good ski. and expect it to look great.Your comprehensive scientific approach given in a way that even someone nonscientific like myself can understand the benefits and or detriment to some product that we might be considering. I’m glad you are back to uploading twice a week .
Amen to calling out the “clean” claim B.S. I greatly appreciate your pragmatic, objective and well researched information. I’m 50
and have taken up your entire skin routine (minus The Ordinary acid) and Trentenoin) after years of more “natural” products and my skin is feeling and looking fantastic! I’m alternating with the Timeless C as my skin hasn’t quite acclimated. Planning to very slowly start the only Retinaldehyde product I could find in an Australian drugstore in about 6 months when my skin is used to all of the products, then Trentenoin next year. Thanks for all of your super information.
Hi Angie
My question to you is if you are not able to afford a village?? I would say that most of us are not able to afford the Agency, Vitamin C, Coenzyme Q10, and lactic acid. You may be able to afford these, but I have had a couple of procedures such as the erbium yag laser and the most recently the halo sciton laser combined with broadband light treatment. Hands down, the procedures were more effective. I feel like using neutrogena gentle skin cleanser and Maelove Vitamin C serum with Cerave pm moisturizer both in the morning and at night.
Your point on dry eyes is spot on. I am a lifelong contact lens wearer, and was almost stopped due to irritation in my early 50s, until I started HRT. Obviously, the HRT was to treat other issues, but I noticed very quickly that my dry eye issues also just magically resolved. I talked to both my gyn and my ophthalmologist later, and they both independently confirmed that dry eyes can be directly related to normal hormonal changes in menopause. I just turned 60 and have had no further issues with dry eye since HRT. I really appreciate your very practical approach to all these issues!
I'm so happy HRT helped your dry eye so much!
Hello milady
For the past 7 years I have trusted and followed your advise above all others. This video speaks to the why.
Thank you for addressing “clean beauty”! I’m in complete agreement with you. It’s definitely a marketing device! You explained it very well, and loved your examples.
Hello Ann
How are you today
You are so right on, so many people take in marketing hype hook line and sinker , thank you for all the research
You explain everything so well! I feel like I just had free dermatology advanced class. You answered questions I didn’t realize I had. Thank you, I appreciate your very thoughtful and informative videos!
Thanks so much Kathleen!😘
Hey Kathleen
Thank you thank you thank you! Loved your talk
It’s your research and attention to detail that makes you a “most trusted” resource for me! I loved this Q&A video!
Hello Lee,
How often do you see her content?
What’s your favorite content from This Channel?
Solidarity with Dr. Dray with the word Petrolatum!! (instead of saying petroleum jelly).
You're the best, Angie!! I've been watching you for years. Love your honesty & science! Thank you for helping me more times than one.
I so appreciated your explanation on clean beauty. So balanced and well said! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us🙂
You are so welcome!
I had absolutely NO problem switching from Curology to Agency. Used the same information, i certainly didnt have to give them a different email.
It was super easy and I even got the first month free when I switched. I love it❤️
I could listen to you talk skincare and makeup all day Angie!! You make everything so easy for us and we all love you for it! Thanks! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hello Kim
My esthetician told me Not to use Hyaluronic acid with my tretinoin at night. When I stopped doing that, my flaking & irritation subsided. I sent a message to my curology provider & inquired about Agency. She sent me the quiz & I uploaded new pix. She swapped everything over for me & I transferred seamlessly with my original password plus they still have all of my Rx info from using Curology for 3 yrs- they gave me the Discount too .
Absolutely love your “no-nonsense” approach, your chemistry knowledge, and “clean beauty” philosophy!👍
Hello Laura
Yes! Thank you for your words on “clean” and chemicals!!!!!! Yes, yes, yes.
Yes! Thank you so much for the explanation regarding "clean". Very well said. It's just fear mongering. Love it! Great video!!!!!!
Hello Kimberley
I’m so happy to hear that research about dry eye. I do have dry eye and dearly want to use tretinoin. So happy that you did the research. Thanks for the deep dive!
I love your research based “classes”. I love learning about makeup and skincare and you are a respected wealth of information. Love these videos!
Angie, thanks for all these well-researched answers! Would love to see this type of Q&A again soon.
Lol, I told my eye doctor I didn’t have dry eye, rather my eyes were watery all the time. He barely refrained from rolling his eyes and told me that the watering was a sign of having dry eyes.
A dermatologist suggested to stop using the lash serum and retin a for a few weeks and see if the eyes are still dry. If they are, then you know it’s not the products.
Thanks for this fact-filled and comprehensive vlog, Angie. I can always depend on you for discussing the facts and clarifying misconceptions. I always learn something new!
Hey Julia
The subject breakdown in the time slots 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
OMG you are SUCH a total CLASS ACT, Angie!! You break down everything to digestible / understandable terms. I love watching your videos because I feel like I'm educating myself!
Thanks ESPECIALLY for the part about 'clean' makeup. I feel like lately, I'm seeing SO much criticism & negativity around certain chemicals... and I totally agree with your assessment and explanation.
All of your videos are great. This is absolutely your BEST. Seems to be so much fear about dangerous chemicals in skin care products. They forget that skin is our 1st line of defense and the danger of getting toxins from skin care is very unlikely.
Thank you once again Angie for a master class in skincare and their ingredients. You are a wealth of sound information and I’ve learned so much from you!
Thank you also for addressing the clean beauty confusion. Too many young people buy products based on misinformation and lack of knowledge about ingredients and end up paying considerably more than they need to.
I love your videos Angie!
Love your clear and honest reviews Angie. Watched you for quite a long time now.
Your a brilliant straight talker 😊
Thank you for speaking on the clean beauty movement. So many people fall prey to this marketing gimmick. I just saw Tiktok of someone saying that sunscreen causes cancer not the sun, and I about keeled over.
Angie, thanks so much! If you had to choose one between Omnilux mask or the bear or new face micro current device, which if the 3 would you choose?
Love this! Angie is schooling us on so called "clean" skincare. I never bought into it and love your scientific, no BS approach.
Hello Tracey
Completely agree
I would like to see how you address aging on the hands.
Hi Angie. I guess I was lucky. I started Retin-A in my 20s when my skin was an oil slick. I just turned 63, with super dry skin, but luckily, no flaking. Thanks to you, I incorporated the Lactic acid 10% from The Ordinary, and that seems to keep my skin in check.
Thank you for getting me on the Timeless 3 years ago. Vitamin C is key. Love the Coq-10.
I've used both Latisse and RevitaLash, and actually prefer the RevitaLash. Grande Lash made my eyes burn and itch.
Ugh. Good old menopause.
Thank you so much for doing such an informative video. So much useful information. ❤❤
Quick questio when do you add the lactic acid to your routine? In the am after coq10.. ?. Let me know please
@@islandmama hi. After I use my Vitamin C serum, I let it sink in a few minutes, then add the lactic acid, then the Coq-10. Onto moisturizer, then sunscreen.
@@reneklein6049 thanks. I will give it a try.
@@islandmama sure. No problem. Good luck! 😊
Hi Rene
I've been watching beauty UA-cam videos for 7 years and THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE EVER WATCHED!!!!! I 100% mean EVER! Angie this was amazing and you said everything I have been screaming at my screen for a long time. Thank you for having the guts to just come out and speak the truth and data. YOU ROCK!!! 🥰💕💕💕💕💕
Absolutely LOVE & respect your take on “clean beauty”!!❤️🥰Thank you!!
Thank you!
My husband just ordered the OmniLux Face Mask for me for Mother’s Day with your discount code. Thank you for the 10% off. I can’t wait to see what it does for my 71 year old wrinkled face.
Love this! I’m 52 and I have dry eye and I’ve had it for about 10 years, long before I started using tretinoin. I also went through menopause in my 40’s. And many many things with my health changed because of menopause I’m assuming eye dryness is one of them. I have also used different brands of lash growth serums in the last 10 years and that’s when I did notice eye irritation but it’s different than dry eye. I’m currently using the new obagi lash growth serum, however because of irritation I use every other night but I also include eye moisturizing drops every night. Oh the things we do for beauty 😉
Thanks for sharing your experience!!
@@michelles2299 thanks I’ll have to look into that. I spend a small fortune in all types of eye drops.
Goin thru menapause noww omg! 40s and been 2yrs. Just curious have u had muscle weekness at all? Ive been dr shopped Round and wonderin now if its just hormones!! Ps do u know if on curology i can choose just tretinoin as active and make it simple❤
@@phillyjilly the best thing I ever did was go to see a natural path my general physician just happens to be one. So many odd side effects from menopause, it’s definitely no fun but now I’m on the other side of it, I’ll have the occasional heart palpitations but nothing serious. I honestly am not sure about curology, I tried it for about 18 months and that was about 3 years ago. My skin is just so finicky when it comes to skincare so now I use a retinaldehyde and my skin is much happier. I’ll go through phases of not using anything but a cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen because sometimes I think we over do it with our skin and honestly the less I do the happier my skin is. Good luck!
@@christian5707 thank u sooo much❤
I really enjoy your videos and follow most of your skin care routines and have definitely seen an improvement. I have been hearing a lot about copper peptides for anti-aging. Have you tried copper peptide serums or done any research on them?
I just adore and respect you! Thank you for doing the deep dive into so many things, especially when someone challenges you... and then share and educate us. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I never miss your videos, as I always learn something.
Angie the Wondercloth Girl! I love this thing!! 💜I had to step back from my tretinoin to good old adapalene due to chronic flaking that has not resolved, even with just a 1x/wk application. The cloth takes care of removing flakes gently but thoroughly with just a little water. It's kind of a little miracle, or wonder, if you will, ha. For over a year I've been following your routine for the Timeless serums, Ordinary LA (about twice/wk) and Cereve PM moisturizer and my skin has never looked better. I do believe I may be missing the L-ascorbic acid though as I don't see it as an ingredient on any of my 4 bottles. I'll go back and check your product list. Today's vid is cram-packed w/ lots of info so I'll go in for Round #2 with pen and paper. Thanks for all your valuable input. It's making a difference.
Thanks Angie for another science based session so refreshing in the UA-cam world , Diana
Best. Video. Ever. Thank you for setting the record straight especially about Clean Beauty! You explain things so well and have the scientific research to back it. Also loved your outro about lack of estrogen in menopause likely being the cause of dry eye, etc. So true!! It actually happened to me! Thanks for having our backs Angie. You outdid yourself on this video ❤
I appreciate your common sense answer about "Clean Beauty".
Thank you so much for this video. I have flakey skin & I totally forgot about the CereVe Renewing Gel (been following your routine for about 4 years now). I'm 74 & the only place on my face I get ANY wrinkles is lower cheeks! That will sure help w/that. As always, thank you for your selfless advice!! Love you because you ALWAYS "keep it real"!!!!
Two Tretinoin tips: 1) Try applying moisturizer before Tretinoin. 2) Don't "slug" over Tretinoin. It may accelerate the Tretinoin because the "slug" serves to lock in everything beneath it including moisture & treatment ingredients.
Yes! This is the only way I can use Tretinoin on my more sensitive skin. Recently I started putting on a hyaluronic acid serum immediately after cleansing and then the moisturizer over top. After 10-15 minutes, I apply the Tretinoin. I think the HA serum helps to make my skin look a little more plump in the morning, so I'll keep using it. P.S. Big hug to you for being a compassionate nurse. ♥
I DO have crazy itching and redness all round my eyes from Latisse, but I learned not to rub my eyes and I can cover up the redness! So...I will ALWAYS continue using Latisse! My eye doc is the BEST in the SOUTHEAST! I TRUST HIM COMPLETELY!!! LOVE LATISSE.
Oh my gosh, Thank you for addressing “clean beauty” it’s such a marketing gimmick. And yes many “natural” plant botanicals I feel can be more bothersome to my skin and nose (headaches) plus some can cause photo sensitivity- like bergamot and lemon peel oil.
OMG … started Agency a few weeks ago, and am wondering what to do about the flakiness, and as usual, you have the answer! Angie, please know how valuable your work is to all of us. Thank you for all you do! (This was a wonderful Q & A session!)
Hi Angie, Is there any creme or skincare to fade broken capillaries on the face
Sadly there isn't. Most laser treatments don't budge them. I believe V-beam pulsed dye lasers are the only ones that work on capillaries.
it’s called concealer unfortunately hahah
Wow, even though I'm watching this 8 months later, this was a powerhouse of excellent information Angie, thank you so much! I had that same issue with switching from Curology to Agency, and finally just gave up. I might try the different email option and see!
What a great video! TY!
I tried Agency for six months and it temporarily ruined up my skin. I have combination skin and Agency completely dried out my skin and caused major flaking around my nose and upper lip area. In January I got Covid which caused me to have to blow my nose a lot. Because of the dryness that Agency caused me to have around my nose and upper lip area, the skin around my nose became very raw and formed lesions. When the lesions developed, I immediately quit using Agency. It is now the third week of April and although mostly healed, I am still dealing with healing in the nose area. I began using your (Angie) recommendations of the Neutrogena Hydro Boost face wash and Cera Ve moisturizer which helped and now I'm using multiple hydrating products from Beauty Pie. So far these products are working for me. Beware of Agency.
Thank you Angie for all the stuff you do for us. I know just the research alone is very time consuming not to mention everything else you do. I just want to tell you how much I appreciate you.
Thank you so much!
Angie you are a CHINGONA!!! That's a Badass in Spanish. As a teacher, nothing makes me happier than hearing you explain your research based answers to those questions that require it. You are my hero. Been following you for years and just love and appreciate you so much!!
Thank you so much for your logical answer to the “clean” makeup question. Such a ridiculous concept. Just like “natural.” Everything comes from the natural world (it doesn’t come from an alternate universe). I’m sure you will get lots of haters…stay strong.
Hi Angie, I seen so many different answers as to whether or not it’s ok to use Latic acids with vitamin C. Some say you should never use acids with Vitamin C and other research says you can If you use Vit C first. Can you set the record straight.
I honestly can't thank you enough for being SCIENCE driven! 💖💖💖
Angie- I recently purchased a Nebulyft RF device. It was kind of expensive, but had raving reviews on UA-cam. Then I became concerned because I heard that RF devices can increase fat loss by melting the fat in the face. Have you had any experience/knowledge regarding the RF devices?
I’m 36 but I love your channel to give me solid advice and helpful tips to prepare for graceful aging over the next few decades!
I so agree. I've had terrible skin reactions from product that claim to be "pure", "clean" or of all natural ingredients. I've had a lot of success with many of your suggestions.
Angie, it's so nice to watch your videos because you research everything. Higher education is priceless!!
Hi Angie! I just learned that The Ordinary will come out with a lash & brow serum. Did they send you one to try? Can you comment on its ingredientes? Thank you
Can you talk about menopause in depth….changes in the body. Food to take that would help with the changes.
No dry eyes or anything here. Thank you Dr prescribed HRT
Love your videos
Thanks for addressing so-called clean beauty! Marketing. And can sometimes lack adequate preservative systems etc.
I started an experiment Jan. 1. Only use Careprost (like Latisse) on one eye and a natural lash serum sold by Dr Rajani on my right eye. I want to see if the lid redness and staining from years of Rx lash serums go away. So far the lashes on the 'natural' eye are a bit sparser but not that noticeable when I wear mascara. Not much difference in lid redness so far. If the difference turns out to be negligible, I may stop all lash serums and save some money.
I so appreciate your balanced comments on "clean beauty". As an RN, I could not agree with you more on your assessment of chemical use and safety testing as it relates to cosmetics. I've got sensitive skin and have several issues with "natural" ingredients like lavender and rosemary. Known to be common irritants, it's amazing that these are promoted so heavily in "clean" skincare and makeup. As aways, I appreciate your candor in your evaluations of all things beauty.
Just an FYI, I was a Curology customer (thanks to you Angie), just tried to transfer to Agency last week, and did run into problems. Thankfully I actually read the popup box that said I was a Curology customer, and to contact my dermatologist about effecting a transfer. Then I saw your video about it, and thought, hunh, synergy. Anyway I emailed my dermatologist, she asked some questions, I got an email saying I could transfer to Agency. When I tried to sign in to Agency using my Curology email and password, it didn't recognize it as an account. So I tried to set up a new account and it said my email was already in use. So I clicked on "Forgot password", Agency sent me a link and I reset the password. Didn't need to use a new email, so hope this helps any current users of Curology who want to switch over.
Thanks for sharing your experience!