I've been watching your videos since i was 16 with hormonal acne and sensitized skin and now I'm 19 with a smooth, bright complexion. Thank you for always making such educational videos!! Without them my skincare journey wouldn't have been so successful!!
Literally just yesterday I was searching your channel for info on this. And BOOM! Thank you...because frankly there are a lot of "influencers" on UA-cam who really have no idea what they're talking about.
So if i make youtube videos, so many people like my videos that it make some decent money off it. Am I an influencer? What's wrong with being an influencer? Is it worse than being a youtuber?
Instead of a new am/pm routine… could you do your WEEKLY routine?! I think this would be so helpful and nobody on the internet does that ! It could be in a more “vlog” like format so we see your thought process and everything.
@@galaxia4709 yes, but She is a professional, there are some great youtubers that provide great info, but a lot of them are skincare professionals including lab muffin (She s great)
Every year she curates a box with wishtrend that includes her favourites, but aside for that no. I'd buy it straight away if Renée created her own line
I've been watching quite a lot of skincare YTers lately but I always come back to your channel. The amount of informations you give and your knowledge is beyond this world. Your videos are nicely lighted and edited. You also are very friendly too. You are my Lisa Eldridge of skincare - I ALWAYS learn something from your videos. Thank you for being on YT! ❤️ x Davie
Is it weird that I watch skincare UA-cam videos and ALWAYS come back to your channel to see "What does Renee say about this?" to cross-reference the accuracy of the information? Thank you so much for the incredible videos.
AlwaysRemarkable Brooks Good for you! That’s fantastic! I always seem to know more than Sephora employees because I watch these videos and I wonder why they don’t watch them too. I’ve asked, but they don’t seem to watch them much.
Hello to all people who have issue with acne. I am 22 years old, and since I was little girl, I suddenly got horrendous acne covering my face. I tried all acne medications available but it was no good. I even tried many diets and advice but in the end i got some metabolism disorder and I ended up with even more acne. My last hope was to try special laser treatments and when that failed too, it seemed I will never find solution. Then I run across this page. It’s name is: *AcneCureOnline. Com* It was impossible to believe, and advice from this site helped me to cure acne! After only 7 days I had first results and after less than two months my skin was free of acne. All this thanks to secrets from this site
Renee, I have religiously watched your videos for years now! Sometimes too MANY replays! You have completely changed my skin with how thorough you are. I really owe you! You sparked such a joy in just taking care of myself. Hopefully we can see your formulations one day!! Thank you, with love xx
Thank you for your suggestions about niacinimide and retin-a! Can you do a video on how you style your hair (a shampoo and coditioner, serum, oil, other product picks) along with showing how you blow-dry your hair to styling with the curling iron. Your hair always looks terrific! I'm sure many viewers would find this very helpful. Thank you!!
Thank you for this wonderful honest advice on less is more and alternating on actives. I love Paula's choice and use that line. But why do they tell everyone they can use everything together. It's like they push extra products for marketing gimmicks to sell more. That using all these actives are okay. Less is more, your skin has to get used to it. Alot of people need to know that, I just feel paulas choice doesnt demonstrate that to new customers, And I know it's not necessarily good to use salicylic acid and a retinoid together. Ugh its annoying. I also use adapalane and benzoyl peroxide together and the results are amazing!!!
I have stopped watching skincare guru on youtube in the last year since my since cleared up but I'll always watch renee. I always learn something new every time I watch a new video of hers
THIS was the skin care video I needed 3 years ago...so now, I just learned here not to use too many actives at one time, so that was why my skin reacted so violently (T_T)...thanks once again for helping the rest of us understand what, how and when to use (and not use!) these actives, your channel is GOLD!!
BP is actually perfectly fine with most everything, the only thing is you want to wait a few min before antioxidants because they would simply negate each other. They wouldn't react badly.
Sorry that happened, it must not work well for your skin.however, BP can be amazing for treating acne (it worked great for me and besides ruining my pillows, no side effects).
It's interesting that you mention L-AA can be used with peptides in the same routine since I've heard otherwise, I guess the best way to know is so try it but I'm worried of wasting products by making them less efficient
I have always alternated nights on Retin A and acid treatments. I had read the same thing you mentioned regarding the end results, so why put my skin through the ringer for no additional positive results? 😉It’s always great to have a refresher and reference for this. Anything I can do to avoid angry skin is appreciated! 😁As always, thank you, Renee! 👍
I feel like we've been conditioned to think that if it burns it's doing something. Glad to see that flawed, unnecesarrily painful perception is slowly changing!
@@gothamista exactly....it is deep in our minds. When i started using tretinoin...I did it by the book and no redness appared, no inflamation...and I was wondering ...does it really work? Why doesn't it happen to me also? 🤔🤪 .But my skin reacted differently and it started to purge and some zits started to appear....Thank God that is over now.
Hi. I use tretinoin and have for years, but my dermatologist did say to use it only two nights a week because of black box warnings. I have only used twice a week for several years now and it is as good as when I had every night to every other.
It may sound corny but...you will always have a special place for me. Due to your very informative videos my skin looks its best even though I am aprouching 40. Whenever I am in doubt I search your advice on what to use...and this video comes at the time. Thanks and looking forward to more and more.
Such good advice here. Before I knew anything about skin care actives, I wanted to try ascorbic acid to help with melasma, so I researched that and found a serum to try, since I don't have access to Retin-A. I used ascorbic acid 2 months and was absolutely Blown Away with what it did for my skin! That's when I got obsessed with actives and learning about anti aging and found your channel. Thank you Renee! Now I use adapalene and niacinamide at night and ascorbic acid and Alpha arbutin in the mornings. My skin looks amazingly better and I really do look younger. I'm overjoyed
Is alpha arbutin brightening for you skin? I bought it but haven’t been consistent with it so haven’t noticed a diff. But perhaps I should add it to my morning routine before I give it away.
@@gothamista Thank you! I've really been blessed by your videos and the education about skin care. I'm 43 and was seeing so many signs of aging but the hyperpigmentation was really upsetting me the most. This combination of actives plus good hydration has saved my skin and I'm thrilled to see the fine lines and wrinkles subsiding and more collagen and plumpness.
@@rubyrayne8 I'm not sure how much the alpha arbutin is helping oh, but I got a bottle of it from the ordinary and I'm planning to use it up. All four of the products I mentioned are supposed to help with skin lightening and hyperpigmentation, and because I'm using them all together I'm seeing amazing change. If I were you, I would try using it every single morning, especially if you'll be outdoors at all
@@kmp8985 oh no not at all thankfully. Lol But it does stain the skin temporarily. It did freak me out though. And I do have melasma unfortunately so I'm used to hyperpigmentation. ☹
What brand do you all use for your BP? I am a religious user of Tretinion - / hydroquinone 5+ years - ( on 4 months off 3-4) so why would I use a BP? And should I? That has always confused me. I guess I could google it lol but communication and great skincare chat is key to life these days! Also what AHA/BHA are you all using for a switch? ? I’m liking Drunk Elephant BUT recently purchased The Ordinary. Must say very impressed! Thank you. ❤️💋💋
@@amysophia1314 I don't use BP anymore. This was years ago before I found better acne treatments. I think it's good for teens and younger people. I mean it's ok for adults too but it's very drying and there ar better ways to treat adult acne. I had hormonal acne so the BP didn't work for the hormonal acne. I ended up trying a DIM supplement that worked miracles on my hormonal acne to get rid of it. For BHA, my fave is Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid. I've used it now for 20 yrs. Amazing for large pores and gives skin a beautiful glow. For AHA, my al time fave is by Montarbo Skincare Lactic Brightening Treatment. 1 use and my skin was transformed. It is the BEST I've ever tried and I test a TON of stuff. The Ordinary's 10% LA is quite nice too and such a great price but to be honest, I get better results with Montarbo LA. Never cared for the DE baby facial. It's nice but overpriced IMO. I prefer lactic over glycolic for my skin too. Don't forget your sunscreen! 😘
I had epidou for a while. Loves it, yes it's harsher but I needed it at the time. I feel like skincare these days is so next generation than what we had 10 years ago. But somehow most common brands didn't upgraded their formulas..
I really appreciate the information you provide, especially in this video. There are so many brands and products on the market that it's overwhelming. Not all of them are created equal. Could you do a video combination of this info and the brands you would recommend as most effective for each active, please?
I wish this vid had come out last week! I really stripped my skin last week but to soothe and fix my moisture barrier I ordered the cosrx snail mucin essence so it was a blessing in disguise. That stuff feels like magic!
Does thinnest to thickest apply when using hydroquonine? I am using 4% hydroquonine and 10% niacinmide to even skin tone and spots but I’m so confused what order to use them in.
When you use tretinoin,you can pretty much say goodbye to any other form of actives that you can use in the pm,which made my routine a lot more simple,and my skin definitely look better than when I used to just want to put everything on my face
My son’s hormonal acne (14 years old) has improved dramatically with every other night application of Epiduo Forte...just an FYI since Epiduo was mentioned in the video. Thanks for another super informative video! Also, you have to try the Trinny London under eye concealer, I think you would absolutely love it. Look into it ;)
I was struggling with hormonal acmes for a long time, now I am left with acne spots and dark spots... can you please make a video on how to lighten them ???? An effective routine. PLEASE. I will be very thankful.
@gothamista hi, Renee thank you for clarifying how to use actives. Question? Can niacimide be used with bha? My skin is really oily and tough. Thanks!!!
Hi Renee! You always are amazing. I may have missed it, but I use retinol and Hylauronic Acid together at night for anti aging in my routine. I have been using Yeouth, which I have the retinol, and then a super serum..I forgot what else it had besides Hylauronic acid. Also, I have been using a lot of Korean products that really improved my skin. However, What do you think of Oil of Olay Regenerist moisturizer? I had to throw out my vitamin c serum when I noticed it started to turn color. Oh well. Lol. Thanks!!
Hi Renee. I’m a long time user of Ascorbic acid and recently got prescribed a retinoid/hydroquinone cream for melasma. How long did you stay away from Vit C before incorporating it back in your regimen? I’m planning to use ( once I can) Vit C in am and Retinoids at night. Thank you for such well thought out and researched vids
Can I use Acwell licorice toner, the ordinary Alpha arbutin serum and the body shop vitamin C moisturizer accordingly all of things together at the same time?
I use the Elf moisturizer which I just noticed has Peptides, and I want to start using lactic acid. Should I be okay since it’s in the moisturizer and not a concentrated version?
Bonus: While benzoyl peroxide does degrade most tretinoin formulations this is much less of a problem if you use microencapsulated Tretinoin. If there is still concern you can utilize BPO contact therapy _(apply the product, wait 3-5 minutes then thoroughly wash it off)_ wait a couple minutes then apply the retinoid. Contact therapy with BPO is nearly as effective as leave on therapy
Hi dear Can you talk about the alpha lipoic acid , how to use it with other serums, what to expect from it , and your thoughts about it ... thank you dear
QRX Labs has a niacinamide + retinol (and hyaluronic acid!) serum I love. It’s affordable and comes in a 2oz bottle, so it’s twice the amount you usually get in serums. Hopefully the brand is reputable because I enjoy that serum.
Hello, I love your videos!!! I do have a question, at the 7:20 min mark you mention using BHA/AHAs and vitamin c together. I'm new to skincare knowledge, but I've read to not use these products together as they can cause irritation b/c they both have exfoliating effects and that BHA/AHAs can throw off the PH levels (when used with vit. c ) and make vitamin C less effective. What are your thoughts?
Hi Renee I had quick question on skin layering. Is it ok to hydrate your face with a toner or face mist while layering. What I am trying to ask is after cleaner and toner say I use BHA & the instruction says wait for 15 mins before layering but the skin gets dry then is it ok to use a toner or face mist to hydrate before I layer another say in the same case AHA. I use BHA/AHA in same routine and I need to wait atleast for 15/20 mins likewise for Vitamin C serum and Niacinamide i use it same routine but keep a gap of 5/10 mins so is it ok to hydrate your skin evern though you've used a toner after cleaner can you still hydrate coz there is 15 min gap. Thank you!!
Please tell me that you will work with Yesstyle on another skincare holiday package. I loved everything in the last box. You can do the exact same package. Especially the I am rice toner and honey mask.
Hi Renee How have you been lately??? your style of video is so structured and I am legit obsessed with it Have you used the new version of is and tree green tea fresh toner?? I wanna use a green tea product in my routine but I am stuck between "innisfree green tea seed serum" and "is and tree green tea fresh toner" any thoughts Thanks in advance
hello Renee, thanks for this fantastic guide! Is it true that it is better to use zinc-free sunscreens if you use active ingredients such as peptides? there seems to be interference ...
Thanks for this video. It is a great help .This really help new users of Asian skin care, with so many steps, products . I have wondered if it would be o.k to use all these together.
How about magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and benzoyl peroxide? BP is a staple for me and I'm considering a new toner which has MAP and I was hoping to be able to use everyday including when I use my leave on BP gel... So will I have to find something else or is that only for l ascorbic?
Hi Rene. My red and dark spots doesnt seem to go away despite the use of sunscreen daily. My work used to go outside and be exposed to the sun for 1-2minutes like 5-7x a day exposure here in middle east, is it advisable to use vit C? Despite the environment. I hope you'll notice my concern. Thank you! More power and God Bless you
@@vandflaske1 will it not cause my spots to be darker or more red during day time? Even if i use it in the evening. I also have acne prone, dehydrated combo skin. Frustrating type of skin 😞
Excellent video. There is a lot of conflicting thought about problems when using L-ascorbic acid or other direct acids in the same routine as peptides and that the acid will degrade the peptides. Do you have info on that? Thanks!!!
This is great info! Are there sunscreen ingredients that cancel one another out? If for instance you use a moisturizer which has sun protection but perhaps not enough so you layer a Japanese sunscreen over it
Can’t thank you enough for such an educational video @gothamista! I’ve been using my .05 Tretinoin first after cleansing then Matrixyl Synthe 6 then moisturizer. Should I reverse the Tretinoin and Matrixyl or perhaps use a niacinamide serum instead of the Matrixyl? Thank you in advance! 😊
U channel is extremely informative regarding all aspect...regarding dis video I have a ques can i use micro essence having salicylic acid n den layering it up wid my vit c serum? Does vit c reacts wid BHA/AHA?
Hello, this may be a silly question but i was looking for a dark spot serum which i think i found. That being said, I noticed that it has 10% L-Ascorbic Acid. I already have a 15% L-Ascorbic Acid from another brand i use. Will combining products with different vitamin C cancel each other out?
Ty I have been watching videos on actives and in fact after Watching videos it was so easy to know what to buy and how to use it I’m only 12 I know I’m a bit young to be using actives but it really works 😂😁
I want to start using retinol but I have never used actives. I wanted to get buffet from ordinary niacinomide from the ordinary. Not sure whether it is ok to use those actives alongside. would like to know your opinion on this thank you ❤️
hi please help, sorry this is very late i really need help!!! can you use benzoyl peroxide and niacinamide together? like let it dry and use it after in same regime at night?? it would be much appreciated if you could reply as i can’t find any info anywhere :/ 💛🧡
Thank you I like the info about Not to cocktail active ingredients. I feel the same that if I do that I’m not sure if I am getting the same amount even if I’m doing it myself by measuring etc. It’s hard to tell which product absorbs another etc. also YES can you give us. Weekly look at your skincare routine.
Would you categorize Bakuchiol in the Retinoid category or is it a different animal entirely? Would love a video clean beauty ingredients to look for!!!
I have the ordinary ascorbic acid+alpha arbutin & niacinamide & lactic acid & hyaluronic acid. I have full, dry and uneven skin tone. How do I layer them??
Can I use benzol peroxide in the mornings and retinol at night, and twice a week use a glycolic acid to exfoliate besides the benzol peroxide or besides the retinol?
Question: I’m a big fan of Paulas Choice booster line. However, I’ve only used one booster per routine (eg: vit C in the morning, niacinamide in the evening). Now I’m trying to introduce their retinol booster as well. Their website said I can just mix retinol + niacinamide in a “cocktail” and massage into my face. Is this safe?
I've been watching your videos since i was 16 with hormonal acne and sensitized skin and now I'm 19 with a smooth, bright complexion. Thank you for always making such educational videos!! Without them my skincare journey wouldn't have been so successful!!
Ahh Jessica this makes me so happy!!!
That’s awesome! What’s your skincare routine like??
Can you tell me what was your routine when you were 16? Because I’m 16 and I don’t know what to use
Literally just yesterday I was searching your channel for info on this. And BOOM! Thank you...because frankly there are a lot of "influencers" on UA-cam who really have no idea what they're talking about.
Cherice Hunt I just love, Renee!
So if i make youtube videos, so many people like my videos that it make some decent money off it. Am I an influencer?
What's wrong with being an influencer? Is it worse than being a youtuber?
Dr. Siracha spreading misinformation
Instead of a new am/pm routine… could you do your WEEKLY routine?! I think this would be so helpful and nobody on the internet does that ! It could be in a more “vlog” like format so we see your thought process and everything.
Dana Cohen thats a great idea!!
Dana Cohen that’s great idea. I also want to see how she apply those products (full face/spot...tap or massages...)
Dana Cohen Yes! I need a weekly routine laid out.
Yes I also need weekly routine
She finally did it!
Renée is the queen. She is the only non-professional I trust when it comes to skincare. Thank you so much, queen! 👏🏻💖
You can trust Lab Muffin Beauty Science as well
Thank you, my love!
you're the sweetheart!! 😊
I know
@@galaxia4709 yes, but She is a professional, there are some great youtubers that provide great info, but a lot of them are skincare professionals including lab muffin (She s great)
Would you ever release your own skincare line? Or collaborate with skincare lines for product development ?
Jack Castillo Oh heck yes. That would be the only collab or influencer brand I would ever purchase.
That would be absolutely AMAZING!!!!
She really should be the one who release her own skincare line!!
@@TracyD2 right?! It would be so trsutworthy
Every year she curates a box with wishtrend that includes her favourites, but aside for that no.
I'd buy it straight away if Renée created her own line
I've been watching quite a lot of skincare YTers lately but I always come back to your channel. The amount of informations you give and your knowledge is beyond this world. Your videos are nicely lighted and edited. You also are very friendly too. You are my Lisa Eldridge of skincare - I ALWAYS learn something from your videos. Thank you for being on YT! ❤️ x Davie
Agreed! Similar to Lisa! Gives information, isn't dramatic or silly and you always learn something.
Aww thank you Davie!! Biggest compliment ever, I love Lisa so much!!
Thank you Nicole!
Intelligent talk about skincare. How refreshing. Thanks, Renee!
Is it weird that I watch skincare UA-cam videos and ALWAYS come back to your channel to see "What does Renee say about this?" to cross-reference the accuracy of the information? Thank you so much for the incredible videos.
You have no idea how your videos have helped me talk to clients in Sephora😍
AlwaysRemarkable Brooks Good for you! That’s fantastic! I always seem to know more than Sephora employees because I watch these videos and I wonder why they don’t watch them too. I’ve asked, but they don’t seem to watch them much.
Love it!!
@@Huddie400 Exactly....even some pharmacists seem lost in space when it comes to skincare
Can I just say Renee’s hair is glorious
Ab Ma yes! She always has gorgeous hair
haha! Thank you!!
Hello to all people who have issue with acne. I am 22 years old, and since I was little girl, I suddenly got horrendous acne covering my face. I tried all acne medications available but it was no good. I even tried many diets and advice but in the end i got some metabolism disorder and I ended up with even more acne. My last hope was to try special laser treatments and when that failed too, it seemed I will never find solution. Then I run across this page. It’s name is: *AcneCureOnline. Com* It was impossible to believe, and advice from this site helped me to cure acne! After only 7 days I had first results and after less than two months my skin was free of acne. All this thanks to secrets from this site
Renee, I have religiously watched your videos for years now! Sometimes too MANY replays! You have completely changed my skin with how thorough you are. I really owe you! You sparked such a joy in just taking care of myself. Hopefully we can see your formulations one day!! Thank you, with love xx
Thank you for your suggestions about niacinimide and retin-a! Can you do a video on how you style your hair (a shampoo and coditioner, serum, oil, other product picks) along with showing how you blow-dry your hair to styling with the curling iron. Your hair always looks terrific! I'm sure many viewers would find this very helpful. Thank you!!
Thank you for this wonderful honest advice on less is more and alternating on actives. I love Paula's choice and use that line. But why do they tell everyone they can use everything together. It's like they push extra products for marketing gimmicks to sell more. That using all these actives are okay. Less is more, your skin has to get used to it. Alot of people need to know that, I just feel paulas choice doesnt demonstrate that to new customers, And I know it's not necessarily good to use salicylic acid and a retinoid together. Ugh its annoying. I also use adapalane and benzoyl peroxide together and the results are amazing!!!
I use many PC products together, and have for 15 years. Never a problem.
Nisiepie N. That doesn’t mean everyone would be ok with it.
@@jelly4074 ok with it, meaning the entire line of products?
@@sigh_anna meaning mixing tons of different actives together. Which isnt good until you know your skin strength
@@hilaryb5234 of course. That would be foolish
I have stopped watching skincare guru on youtube in the last year since my since cleared up but I'll always watch renee. I always learn something new every time I watch a new video of hers
THIS was the skin care video I needed 3 years ago...so now, I just learned here not to use too many actives at one time, so that was why my skin reacted so violently (T_T)...thanks once again for helping the rest of us understand what, how and when to use (and not use!) these actives, your channel is GOLD!!
I'm not surprised that benzoyl peroxide doesn't play nice with other actives. It always treated my skin very badly when I was using it. 😒
BP is actually perfectly fine with most everything, the only thing is you want to wait a few min before antioxidants because they would simply negate each other. They wouldn't react badly.
@@sigh_anna Thanks for the clarification! 😊 I know BP works well for some people, but I have to keep that stuff very far away from my skin.
@@TsubataLately oh yeah, there will always be some people who simply can't tolerate an ingredient well. It is frustrating
@Nisiepie N. How long do you have to wait to put a serum on. I only use a benzoyl peroxide face wash.
Sorry that happened, it must not work well for your skin.however, BP can be amazing for treating acne (it worked great for me and besides ruining my pillows, no side effects).
Renee, you are always helpful with your vast knowledge and clear explanations. Good seeing you as always.
You too!!
You seem like a very chill person. Your voice is so soothing. Thanks for all the knowledge you pour on your Chanel. I greatly appreciate it
It's interesting that you mention L-AA can be used with peptides in the same routine since I've heard otherwise, I guess the best way to know is so try it but I'm worried of wasting products by making them less efficient
Your videos gets all the love of viewers... i see not hate..it's super positive. Love your contents!! Super fan here
I have always alternated nights on Retin A and acid treatments. I had read the same thing you mentioned regarding the end results, so why put my skin through the ringer for no additional positive results? 😉It’s always great to have a refresher and reference for this. Anything I can do to avoid angry skin is appreciated! 😁As always, thank you, Renee! 👍
I feel like we've been conditioned to think that if it burns it's doing something. Glad to see that flawed, unnecesarrily painful perception is slowly changing!
@@gothamista exactly....it is deep in our minds. When i started using tretinoin...I did it by the book and no redness appared, no inflamation...and I was wondering ...does it really work? Why doesn't it happen to me also? 🤔🤪 .But my skin reacted differently and it started to purge and some zits started to appear....Thank God that is over now.
Hi. I use tretinoin and have for years, but my dermatologist did say to use it only two nights a week because of black box warnings. I have only used twice a week for several years now and it is as good as when I had every night to every other.
DDMontg whats Black box warnings?
Cancer causing components
It may sound corny but...you will always have a special place for me. Due to your very informative videos my skin looks its best even though I am aprouching 40. Whenever I am in doubt I search your advice on what to use...and this video comes at the time. Thanks and looking forward to more and more.
This made my day Lavinia. Thank you always!!
You give the best advice and are the most articulate as well! New subscriber here, love your videos xo
I`ll be waiting for your own skin care brand 👍
Wow I JUST ordered new skincare to try. This is such perfect timing! I always love your recommendations!
Such good advice here. Before I knew anything about skin care actives, I wanted to try ascorbic acid to help with melasma, so I researched that and found a serum to try, since I don't have access to Retin-A. I used ascorbic acid 2 months and was absolutely Blown Away with what it did for my skin! That's when I got obsessed with actives and learning about anti aging and found your channel. Thank you Renee! Now I use adapalene and niacinamide at night and ascorbic acid and Alpha arbutin in the mornings. My skin looks amazingly better and I really do look younger. I'm overjoyed
Is alpha arbutin brightening for you skin? I bought it but haven’t been consistent with it so haven’t noticed a diff. But perhaps I should add it to my morning routine before I give it away.
Wow, GREAT combos!! Thank you for sharing love!
@@gothamista Thank you! I've really been blessed by your videos and the education about skin care. I'm 43 and was seeing so many signs of aging but the hyperpigmentation was really upsetting me the most. This combination of actives plus good hydration has saved my skin and I'm thrilled to see the fine lines and wrinkles subsiding and more collagen and plumpness.
@@rubyrayne8 I'm not sure how much the alpha arbutin is helping oh, but I got a bottle of it from the ordinary and I'm planning to use it up. All four of the products I mentioned are supposed to help with skin lightening and hyperpigmentation, and because I'm using them all together I'm seeing amazing change. If I were you, I would try using it every single morning, especially if you'll be outdoors at all
Pajama Mama can I ask the brand names of the products you use and how you use them? xxx
This is so helpful! By the way, BHAs also work well under SPF since they have photoprotective effects!
Great info. Also not to mix BP with Hydroquinone. Learned that the hard way many yrs ago. LOL
Oh no! Did you get any permanent hyperpigmentation, or what happened ?
@@kmp8985 oh no not at all thankfully. Lol But it does stain the skin temporarily. It did freak me out though. And I do have melasma unfortunately so I'm used to hyperpigmentation. ☹
What is no?
What brand do you all use for your BP? I am a religious user of Tretinion - / hydroquinone 5+ years - ( on 4 months off 3-4) so why would I use a BP? And should I? That has always confused me. I guess I could google it lol but communication and great skincare chat is key to life these days!
Also what AHA/BHA are you all using for a switch? ? I’m liking Drunk Elephant BUT recently purchased The Ordinary. Must say very impressed! Thank you.
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@@amysophia1314 I don't use BP anymore. This was years ago before I found better acne treatments. I think it's good for teens and younger people. I mean it's ok for adults too but it's very drying and there ar better ways to treat adult acne. I had hormonal acne so the BP didn't work for the hormonal acne. I ended up trying a DIM supplement that worked miracles on my hormonal acne to get rid of it. For BHA, my fave is Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid. I've used it now for 20 yrs. Amazing for large pores and gives skin a beautiful glow. For AHA, my al time fave is by Montarbo Skincare Lactic Brightening Treatment. 1 use and my skin was transformed. It is the BEST I've ever tried and I test a TON of stuff. The Ordinary's 10% LA is quite nice too and such a great price but to be honest, I get better results with Montarbo LA. Never cared for the DE baby facial. It's nice but overpriced IMO. I prefer lactic over glycolic for my skin too. Don't forget your sunscreen! 😘
MAGIC! I've been thinking about this so much lately and BOOM you drop a video about it!!! Thank you so much, I needed this!
I had epidou for a while. Loves it, yes it's harsher but I needed it at the time. I feel like skincare these days is so next generation than what we had 10 years ago. But somehow most common brands didn't upgraded their formulas..
yes I agree!
I really appreciate the information you provide, especially in this video. There are so many brands and products on the market that it's overwhelming. Not all of them are created equal. Could you do a video combination of this info and the brands you would recommend as most effective for each active, please?
I wish this vid had come out last week! I really stripped my skin last week but to soothe and fix my moisture barrier I ordered the cosrx snail mucin essence so it was a blessing in disguise. That stuff feels like magic!
Edit: I was using acids with my prescription tazorac.
Aiiiiyeeee!!! Ouch, poor thing. Yes that snail mucin essence is so comforting and thick and hydrating!
hi, thank you for sharing. niacinamide and retinol, which one goes in first?
Thank you. We can never get enough good useful skin care info! I personally find and love aloe and hyaluronic acid based products!
Does thinnest to thickest apply when using hydroquonine? I am using 4% hydroquonine and 10% niacinmide to even skin tone and spots but I’m so confused what order to use them in.
I was about to take tretinoin for PIH and anti-aging purposes. This video helped me a lot. Thank you so much.
When you use tretinoin,you can pretty much say goodbye to any other form of actives that you can use in the pm,which made my routine a lot more simple,and my skin definitely look better than when I used to just want to put everything on my face
My son’s hormonal acne (14 years old) has improved dramatically with every other night application of Epiduo Forte...just an FYI since Epiduo was mentioned in the video. Thanks for another super informative video! Also, you have to try the Trinny London under eye concealer, I think you would absolutely love it. Look into it ;)
Thanks for the rec!
All I can say is........"YOU'RE THE BEST"! Thank you for sharing ❤️
xoxo from Las Vegas NV ♥️
This has been soooo helpful Renee!! Love your videos😍😍
Oh yay!!! It’s Renee!! Thanks so much for this thoughtful approach to actives!
Finally!!! Requested and waited for so long
I was struggling with hormonal acmes for a long time, now I am left with acne spots and dark spots... can you please make a video on how to lighten them ???? An effective routine. PLEASE. I will be very thankful.
Renee explains it so well
So useful, was looking for something like that, glad I discovered your channel!
Can I use niacinamide with salicylic acid? If yes, how can I layer in my routine?
Do you continue with your regular toner, serum, and moisturizer routine after you apply the tret? I’m just starting my own curology journey.
Yay! So happy to see you posting this 😊
I wish your video had been out when I started on my actives journey two years ago. So informative! Thanks for sharing.
@gothamista hi, Renee thank you for clarifying how to use actives. Question? Can niacimide be used with bha? My skin is really oily and tough. Thanks!!!
Hi Renee! You always are amazing. I may have missed it, but I use retinol and Hylauronic Acid together at night for anti aging in my routine. I have been using Yeouth, which I have the retinol, and then a super serum..I forgot what else it had besides Hylauronic acid. Also, I have been using a lot of Korean products that really improved my skin. However, What do you think of Oil of Olay Regenerist moisturizer? I had to throw out my vitamin c serum when I noticed it started to turn color. Oh well. Lol. Thanks!!
Hi Renee. I’m a long time user of Ascorbic acid and recently got prescribed a retinoid/hydroquinone cream for melasma. How long did you stay away from Vit C before incorporating it back in your regimen? I’m planning to use ( once I can) Vit C in am and Retinoids at night. Thank you for such well thought out and researched vids
So wonderful and easy to watch. On top of everything informative and clear. Love love love
Can I use Acwell licorice toner, the ordinary Alpha arbutin serum and the body shop vitamin C moisturizer accordingly all of things together at the same time?
I use the Elf moisturizer which I just noticed has Peptides, and I want to start using lactic acid. Should I be okay since it’s in the moisturizer and not a concentrated version?
Bonus: While benzoyl peroxide does degrade most tretinoin formulations this is much less of a problem if you use microencapsulated Tretinoin.
If there is still concern you can utilize BPO contact therapy _(apply the product, wait 3-5 minutes then thoroughly wash it off)_ wait a couple minutes then apply the retinoid. Contact therapy with BPO is nearly as effective as leave on therapy
You have such a soothing voice plus amazing knowledge. Thanks for all your hard work to create content.
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Can you talk about the alpha lipoic acid , how to use it with other serums, what to expect from it , and your thoughts about it ... thank you dear
Yaaaassss Reneeee I have been waiting for a vid that can explain these specific topic. Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
THANK YOU RENEE FOR THIS VIDEO! I actually commented a while back & asked if you could do a video like this! 🙌🏼☺️❤️
QRX Labs has a niacinamide + retinol (and hyaluronic acid!) serum I love. It’s affordable and comes in a 2oz bottle, so it’s twice the amount you usually get in serums. Hopefully the brand is reputable because I enjoy that serum.
What about peptides? Can they be used with AHA or Retinols?
Hello, I love your videos!!! I do have a question, at the 7:20 min mark you mention using BHA/AHAs and vitamin c together. I'm new to skincare knowledge, but I've read to not use these products together as they can cause irritation b/c they both have exfoliating effects and that BHA/AHAs can throw off the PH levels (when used with vit. c ) and make vitamin C less effective. What are your thoughts?
Can I use ceramide moisturizer after Wow Retinol Night Cream/Serum?? Can it be also paired with minimalist niacinamide serum?
Thanks for this. Please do a video on cocktailing / mixing products. Also can I mix vitamin C powder with my sunscreen?
Hi Renee I had quick question on skin layering. Is it ok to hydrate your face with a toner or face mist while layering. What I am trying to ask is after cleaner and toner say I use BHA & the instruction says wait for 15 mins before layering but the skin gets dry then is it ok to use a toner or face mist to hydrate before I layer another say in the same case AHA. I use BHA/AHA in same routine and I need to wait atleast for 15/20 mins likewise for Vitamin C serum and Niacinamide i use it same routine but keep a gap of 5/10 mins so is it ok to hydrate your skin evern though you've used a toner after cleaner can you still hydrate coz there is 15 min gap. Thank you!!
Please tell me that you will work with Yesstyle on another skincare holiday package. I loved everything in the last box. You can do the exact same package. Especially the I am rice toner and honey mask.
Hi Renee How have you been lately???
your style of video is so structured and I am legit obsessed with it
Have you used the new version of is and tree green tea fresh toner??
I wanna use a green tea product in my routine but I am stuck between "innisfree green tea seed serum" and "is and tree green tea fresh toner"
any thoughts
Thanks in advance
Hey Alice! I would definitely go with the Isntree Green Tea toner! It's fabulous!
@@gothamista Thanks Renee
Is it okay to use niacinamide based moisturiser after using active vit-c Solutions?
hello Renee, thanks for this fantastic guide!
Is it true that it is better to use zinc-free sunscreens if you use active ingredients such as peptides? there seems to be interference ...
Would it be better for me to use my niacinamide serum after Vitamin C in the morning or after my BHA exfoliant in the PM?
Thanks for this video. It is a great help .This really help new users of Asian skin care, with so many steps, products . I have wondered if it would be o.k to use all these together.
Thank You for breaking down a topic that can be confusing.👍
It just comes down to skintuition with layering powerful ingredients. But I know there's too much conflicting info out there.
How about magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and benzoyl peroxide? BP is a staple for me and I'm considering a new toner which has MAP and I was hoping to be able to use everyday including when I use my leave on BP gel... So will I have to find something else or is that only for l ascorbic?
Yes thank u for this video!!! Renee could you do a review on the new Good Molecules brightening toner, the ingredients in it sound amazing!!!😚
I have it but not used it yet. Ingredients do look good
Hi Rene. My red and dark spots doesnt seem to go away despite the use of sunscreen daily. My work used to go outside and be exposed to the sun for 1-2minutes like 5-7x a day exposure here in middle east, is it advisable to use vit C? Despite the environment. I hope you'll notice my concern. Thank you! More power and God Bless you
Try to use vit C in your evening routine instead of your day routine
@@vandflaske1 will it not cause my spots to be darker or more red during day time? Even if i use it in the evening. I also have acne prone, dehydrated combo skin. Frustrating type of skin 😞
Such a helpful video, especially for a skin care newbie (and now skin care junky) like me! ❤
Excellent video. There is a lot of conflicting thought about problems when using L-ascorbic acid or other direct acids in the same routine as peptides and that the acid will degrade the peptides. Do you have info on that? Thanks!!!
It's fine to use peptides and L-AA. Not an issue with any of the formulators I've ever spoken to. W
This is great info! Are there sunscreen ingredients that cancel one another out? If for instance you use a moisturizer which has sun protection but perhaps not enough so you layer a Japanese sunscreen over it
Nah.
is it actually safe if we use Vit.C (L-ascorbic acid) after Niacinamide or vice versa? 5:46
Can’t thank you enough for such an educational video @gothamista!
I’ve been using my .05 Tretinoin first after cleansing then Matrixyl Synthe 6 then moisturizer. Should I reverse the Tretinoin and Matrixyl or perhaps use a niacinamide serum instead of the Matrixyl? Thank you in advance! 😊
U channel is extremely informative regarding all aspect...regarding dis video I have a ques can i use micro essence having salicylic acid n den layering it up wid my vit c serum? Does vit c reacts wid BHA/AHA?
Hello, this may be a silly question but i was looking for a dark spot serum which i think i found. That being said, I noticed that it has 10% L-Ascorbic Acid. I already have a 15% L-Ascorbic Acid from another brand i use. Will combining products with different vitamin C cancel each other out?
Would benzoyl peroxide face wash mess with the vitamin c or are you talking about the spot treatment.
👀✍ Class Is In Session!!
Tx so very much Renee.
Great video! I always looking forward for these educational videos✨❤️
Ty I have been watching videos on actives and in fact after Watching videos it was so easy to know what to buy and how to use it I’m only 12 I know I’m a bit young to be using actives but it really works 😂😁
I want to start using retinol but I have never used actives. I wanted to get buffet from ordinary niacinomide from the ordinary. Not sure whether it is ok to use those actives alongside. would like to know your opinion on this thank you ❤️
hi please help, sorry this is very late i really need help!!! can you use benzoyl peroxide and niacinamide together? like let it dry and use it after in same regime at night?? it would be much appreciated if you could reply as i can’t find any info anywhere :/ 💛🧡
Thank you I like the info about Not to cocktail active ingredients. I feel the same that if I do that I’m not sure if I am getting the same amount even if I’m doing it myself by measuring etc. It’s hard to tell which product absorbs another etc. also YES can you give us. Weekly look at your skincare routine.
Would you categorize Bakuchiol in the Retinoid category or is it a different animal entirely? Would love a video clean beauty ingredients to look for!!!
Different!
As helpful as ever ❤️ Hopefully you’ll do an updated AM / PM routine soon!
Thank you for putting out this video! So informative! Btw, love your manicure. What is the brand and name? Thanks in advance xx
Great video, im using serums and need to know what not to use together
I have the ordinary ascorbic acid+alpha arbutin & niacinamide & lactic acid & hyaluronic acid. I have full, dry and uneven skin tone. How do I layer them??
Hi,can I put niacinamide at night and after that apply my retinal over this following by my moisturiser,please advise
Can I use benzol peroxide in the mornings and retinol at night, and twice a week use a glycolic acid to exfoliate besides the benzol peroxide or besides the retinol?
Do you still use acid toners like Biologique Recherche P50? If yes, what time of a day and how often? Thank you for this video!
Question: I’m a big fan of Paulas Choice booster line. However, I’ve only used one booster per routine (eg: vit C in the morning, niacinamide in the evening). Now I’m trying to introduce their retinol booster as well. Their website said I can just mix retinol + niacinamide in a “cocktail” and massage into my face. Is this safe?
Hi Renee, can you please tell me if I can use Hydroquinone with retinoid? Thanks