Kelly !! ☺️💛 Thank you for including the “eco friendly” factor. Many times I look for the products that interest me and I can't find this information or I don't know all the ingredients that I should avoid to not contaminate. Could you make a video about it? how to know if they have microparticles and contaminating ingredients, please !!! and clean planet product recommendations 🌎💛🙏🏼 It would be a great help !!! for me and I think that for everyone it should be a great topic to consider, we are destroying our own planet 😞 I would also like to propose a “campaign” so that all the ingredients of our products come out in the container and not only in the box (which most of us throw away) so we would be much more aware of what we are using and learn about our bodies 🥰 it would be wonderful ! Love from Chili 🇨🇱
I am absolutely loving your “This or That” series. I find this so much more informative than traditional reviews & love how u present the information in an unbiased way. Thank u for doing this! Also, I’d love to see a comparison of A’PIEU & PURITO Sea Buckthorn creams.
UPDATE: It's come to my attention that the I'm From Ginseng Essence is indeed fermented. After contacting the brand directly, it was confirmed that not all online retailers have been provided the full information on how their mugwort is treated. I always strive to bring the most accurate information to my reviews and hope this update helps. Thank you to all who helped point this out! Learn more about it here ua-cam.com/video/78Nt5aNpG7Y/v-deo.html
Maria Clara Vieira Fernandes that was my first thought! I’ve been on a UA-cam break and I haven’t watched any videos in AWHILE & I was like 😮 Kelly’s hair is longer! 👌🏻👌🏻
I will love to know your opinion about japanese sunscreens😍. for example: Hada Labo UV white gel vs Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery essence. 💛💛totally obsessed with your videos💛💛
Thank you for the info on the Heimish balm. I think I'll be taking it off my jolse wish list. I'd be interested in a this or that on the iunik propolis vs the skinfood propolis serum in the future.
frontline327 the skinfood propolis did not impress me at all, the old or new version. Havent tried the iunik yet but the cosrx one is amazing to me! HTH
@@TheDearyayah to me its richer, more nourishing and makes my skin plump & glowy af. If I have any breakouts it heals them super quick. The ultra light version I like too esp in summer. It almost feels lightly emollient. The skinfood was nice but didn’t have as noticeable/immediate results. Like when I add or take away the cosrx from my normal routine I can see/feel a difference vs the skinfood did not standout [to me] it was just okay imo.
I confess nothing I bought from I'm From really overwhelmed me... what I tried (vitamin cream.. honey mask...etc etc...) was not memorable (and overpriced at being "ok"). The same I think of Laneige to be honest... On the contrary I am very happy with Missha products almost all the times. Personal opinion of course ;)
I know what you mean about Laneige, prior to cream skin and their lip mask I really did not like their products much (all of water bank line, water sleeping mask, perfect emulsion...) I'm From has been good to my skin and I agree, Missha usually hits the spot for me too!👍
I personally prefer the Banila Co than the Heimish one. I realized that when I don’t wash off properly and leave some residue on my hairline, the Heimish would cause small pimples to form. And its just more creamy than the banila co which is more clear and that’s what i prefer. :)
Oh, and I use the purple one which is better for sensitive skin coz it has a lot less fragrances. Plus, stylekorean always put that version on sale for almost 40% off so I tend to bulk buy it anyway 😁
I agree, the Banila just has that texture I prefer and washes away cleaner! I also have the purple version of the banila but I haven't sampled that one yet, the nourishing yellow one has been great for my sensitive skin too, glad they made a few different varieties!
You really are that sister I would love to have to craze over k-beauty things over together! Not only that, your view regarding responsible consumption and environmentally friendly product very educational and make everything so much easier for me that is looking for such products! Been trying to look for more k-beauty products that are cruelty-free, environmentally friendly, and/or more sustainable. Been using heimish all clean balm for the longest time as it's a better value for money product, but I'm switching to banila.co as soon as I finished my current container after this video! Thank you so much for being not only a thorough and detailed reviewer/content creator but as well as providing educational and value-adding contents for your audience.
Aw ya! I love it, I don't have any IRL friends that like K-beauty so I'm glad we can connect and gush over products here! I bought the Heimish originally for the same reason, it's a better value but that Banila (especially with the reformulation) just stacks up better! I do believe that small steps in our consumption can really add up to a big difference, we all choose different ways to do that but skincare is an area that is easy to adjust!
Thank you SO MUCH for these videos! I just switched to Missha essence instead of Neogen, and it's made world of difference. Plus you've helped me get the right products to heal my skin barrier. So grateful to have my face back to normal xx
The only reason that I went for the Heimish over the Banila is because Heimish is a cruelty free brand, whereas Banila is not. I know that doesn't matter to everyone but to me, that is a big deciding factor when buying products. However, hearing about the environmental impact that the Heimish balm may have, I'll have to do some shopping around...
I love this video series, because this is what any skincare enthusiast wants to know: to decide between the two top best bets... Btw, the retail prices sounded a bit high. Yesstyle has sometimes very good deals. I remember seeing the I'm from for about 23€ a while ago, but now the 160ml bottle it's again at 34€...The Missha essence was now available in a mist form in a 120ml bottle for 27€... (1$=0,9€, 1€=1,1$) I think that this continuous price hunting of k&j beauty is an exciting part of the hobby. Yes, I think skincare as one of my hobbies, which is the most time and money consuming of them😳☺️
I hope this series can help people save money and time deciding between the right one for them! I definitely try to list the full retail price of things as deals and sales aren't always available in all locations. I totally didn't buy my I'm From at the full price, it luckily went on a really good sale on Yesstyle last month, I think it was like $23 at the time!
Well I’m glad that even though you picked missha mugwort over I’m from. I’m glad you liked the mugwort because I like the cruelty free of I’m from! So yahoo I’m excited to try it
Happy to see you touched on all the factors that would make or break my decision to try the All Clean Balm. I've used the Clean It Zero original before and like it a lot. I'm super sensitive to smells and it's not very noticable. I won't be trying the Heimish one for the Shea butter, essential oils and the polyethylene. All of these ingredients sound like a bomb for my skin. I think I would break out or have a reaction. Thanks for comparing these 2 balms!
Hi Kelly. Hope you're good. These are my favourite videos from you. This or that ❤️👌💗 I was also a Heimish girl before Banilla reformulated. But I am trying wherever possible to not put anything harmful to our planet down the drain or in the bin. Since they removed the mineral oil and poly.... Blah blah I've switched. The yellow and blue are my favourite ones. I've not tried either of those mugwort, but am in love with mine from Hanyul which is a triple fermentation recipe. How about a eye cream this or that next. I know you use and love the Manyo and Purito, same as me. Have a good weekend lovely xox
That Hanyul is a strong contender as my next purchase when this I'm From is close to empty! 😍Oooo an eye cream showdown would definitely be a fun/interesting one, thank you for the idea!
Love these comparison episodes. Help me a lot to think before buying. On top of that, big applause to that you actually point out ‘eco friendly’ issue. I never see anyone doing this and it is the huge thing for me (and should be for everyone!!). Many waste we have produced already by purchasing. By a little bit more concern in the ingredient would help to save our environment and ourselves. Big love and respect to you. Thank you 💕💕
So glad you enjoy them! It's definitely something we need to be aware of as consumers, not only packaging/recycling concerns but definitely the impact of ingredients too. I'm a firm believer that small tweaks and changes by individuals can add up to a big positive changes for our world!
@@KellyDriscoll yeap! Would be better if the brand stated it more clearly! Consumers gotta know what they are putting on their skin! That said, even though I'm somewhat susceptible to fungal acne, I haven't had a problem with fermented mugwort (I stay away from Galactomyces). Actually, I've noticed my skin is clearer than ever! I'm using the I'm from mugwort essence and wash off mask. Just ordered their sheet mask and want to try the Missha version in the future!
I'm really happy to hear this product hasn't aggravated your skin at all, it's definitely a much less aggressive product compared to most fermented products so I can see this could be safe! The wash off mask is fantastic!👍
I finished 2 tubs of the Heimish All Clean Balm and one bottle of the Klairs Cleansing Oil, but I started using the iUNIK Calendula Cleansing Oil a couple of months ago and finally realised that my skin doesn't have to feel irritated after my first cleanse 😜 (it does contain some ylang-ylang, but with its otherwise short and gentle ingredient list it's fine on my skin personally)
I agree, Banilla is a great cleansing balm. I don't need to double cleanse when I use it, and it does a fantastic job of removing SPF and makeup. I'd love to see a this or that with Amorepacific Vintage Fermented Essence and Isntree Fresh Green Tea Essence! 😁
This or that serias are way too great!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!! I am learning tons from your videos. My Misha Artemisia essence is on the way!!
Looove these comparison videos :D On another note, I've been treating a damaged skin barrier successfully with lots of light, balancing layers and completely cutting out actives. As a result I am finding it difficult to gently exfoliate for fear of damaging my barrier again and so am experiencing closed comedones i've never dealt with before. How do you maintain good cell turn over while babying an impaired barrier? Again, love your videos Kelly, you put out so much quality content it blows my mind!
Yay, so glad you're seeing some success with your new gentle routine! It's always tricky to treat congestion with a weak barrier (especially because congestion is often a symptom of your weak barrier, usually not a separate issue). A gentle alternative that could help is niacinamide, I'd look for percentages between 2-5% to keep it gentle but effective! Purito has 3% in their fermented boosting 94 complex essence and its ingredients list is definitely moisture barrier approved!
ohh missha essence sounds like the my beloved atoclassic essence in terms of results. I find it increasingly harder to find which is why I turned to the im from mugwort essence. It definitely is slow.
That's the only thing about the I'm From Mugwort that really kind of is a stick in my side, just knowing how slow it is, the Missha works almost immediately!
@@KellyDriscoll That's so weird...the I'm From worked for me so fast. I noticed a difference within a week, which is pretty fast for me, maybe slow for others. The glow I get from it is so nice, it completely turned my skin around.
I love this series! However, there are some bits of misinformation here 1) 100% extract does not mean 1 ingredient. Korean labeling regulations are a bit different; an extract is simply a solution: typically the star ingredient, a solvent, and a preservative. In the case with I'm from, the preservative is 1-2 hexanediol. If it were 100% mugwort, it would just be a mostly solid slurry of plant matter. It's misleading but at least it narrows it down so that you know there's nothing like fragrances or essential oils 2) The I'm from essence is fermented, just not twice like the Missha! I love the I'm from and have the Missha one coming in, hope I love that one too! I've heard that the I'm from is more hydrating though, did you find that to be the case?
I'd love to know where you've read the ingredients about 1-2 hexanediol...? I do understand that 100% doesn't mean 100% of the formula but just curious as this info was not available to me when researching this video. (same with the fermented bit, as that was already pointed out and I have emailed Wishtrend about this as it's not listed anywhere on their site).
@@KellyDriscoll it's the I'm from that is fermented once, I saw it once it it looks like they took it down? Multiple blog reviews also note this in their description, kind of a strange thing to happen in frequency at the time it came out. As I mentioned, labeling laws don't require it as it is considered part of the extract, same way parfum can actually be composed of many individual components. People have contacted I'm from and that was the official response, there's some posts on r/AsianBeauty; soo beauty also mentioned this on her UA-cam channel. It's not disclosed officially because the companies aren't required to disclose the exact components of what that country's laws deem to be proprietary, like parfum.
The fact that there isn't super prominent expiration almost necessitates preservatives. If there weren't preservatives, pure plant extract in a solvent like water or glycerin would degrade incredibly quickly.
Love it, thanks for the in-depth info, I just wanted to make sure I hadn't missed anything on the material that was available to me regarding use of preservatives, so I appreciate your insight. As far as the fermentation goes, I've reached out to wishtrend because that's a horrible oversight on their part and could be trouble for a lot of people, so hopefully this little blunder actually ends up inspiring positive change, I'm still waiting for their response!
I think they both remove makeup and sunscreen very well but I do feel the Banila washes away easier and cleaner so overall the whole experience is more pleasant with Banila!
Love this series so much!! I get so excited when I get the notification you’ve uploaded a new video!! Your ingredient knowledge and content is fabulous. I can’t remember if I’ve seen you do a vitamin C review, but I’d love to see you compare several brands. I’m trying out the Neogen powder vitamin C now (mixing medium of CosRX Snail Mucin) and am really enjoying.
That makes me so happy to know you really look forward to my videos, seriously! 🙏❤ I've really only covered the klairs vitamin C so far, although that Neogen powder is very good, I just haven't been able to use it consistently enough to have a thorough opinion on it!
I’m so bummed with the clean it zero reformulation. The purity one is my HG, (I finished 7 tubs of it) I recently tried the new version and it gave me a huge breakout, lots of cystic acne 😫 any recommendation for oily, acne prone and sensitive skin? the heimish one seems pretty heavy
I recently purchased quite a few Benton and Purito products to try and help with my acne prone sensitive combination skin and was wondering if the mugwort essences might also help aid that or if it can even be used in combination to those products
Kaitlyn Finigan oh totally! I am your skin type and I feel like I’m from rice toner AND mugwort have made a huge difference in my skins barrier and it’s redness in less than a week. And I never say that about something so soon into the game. Love mugwort so far!!
Great comparisons! The one I really wanted to see you did in this video. The Iunik and Klairs. I love facial oils but sometimes want something a tiny bit lighter, so I’m intrigued by both of these. The Iunik, however, would probably suit me best. To be honest I want them both, lol. Thanks a bunch, girlie🍃🌸
They both have their own merits and for being lightweight they do pack a punch which has been a blessing this summer for my skin! (this humidity has me drenched in minutes 😳)
I have used both cleansing balms and I agree with you... Banila Co is better. I was taking a break from the Heimish balm because my skin is irritated (probably from tryining to incorporate retin A) and it's the only oil cleanser I have left. I went into a skincare detox for a couple of days and as soon as I used the Heimish again, it burned and left me back in square one.
I'm so glad you enjoy my videos, that means a lot to me to know! 💕You can expect some content about the Primera essence in the near future! I actually have the blithe essence unopened but unfortunately it contains a lot of essential oils that I've currently eliminated from my skincare routine, I will probably have to donate it!😭
Thank you, Raven! Oh and I just opened up the illiyoon ato salt cream you recommended me a month or so ago and WOW thank you because I'm loving it so far!
Kelly are you familiar with Swanicoco Fermentation Peptine Eye Care Cream from Soko Glam? I got an ad in my email today and the ingredients look super interesting. :)
Would you do a review of beauty of josean cleansing balm ? I’m curios about it as I don’t see the poly (microbead) ingredient in it so would love to see you do a review.
Hi ! How would you compare the Iunik and the Klairs vitamin C serum 5% in terms of texture ? :) Great video btw, I have another bottle of essence to go through but after that, I'm for sure going to test the Missha one :D
I have the I’m From Mugwort essence and the box says“ The essence contains single extract of fermented Gangwha mugwort”...so it is fermented right? But the Missha is fermented twice vs just once???
Yeah I can see it on the marketing material they post on Yesstyle but I think it's odd they don't mention that anywhere else, it's not in any of the text for the product either (not the image gallery of yesstyle) and Wishtrend is the official retailer of I'm From and there is zero reference to this (I used Wishtrend for my research for this video, btw) that's super disappointing the information is somewhat hidden and not obvious as many people are sensitive to fermented ingredients. I'm going to reach out to Wishtrend about this because it could be a big oversight!
Way too much talking and over explaining. This video could have easily trimmed to 6-8 minutes. Please people have short attention spam. For 3 broad comparisons this video is too long. Skip skip skip watch
off topic but red really suits you!!
Thank you!!💕
Kelly !! ☺️💛 Thank you for including the “eco friendly” factor. Many times I look for the products that interest me and I can't find this information or I don't know all the ingredients that I should avoid to not contaminate. Could you make a video about it? how to know if they have microparticles and contaminating ingredients, please !!! and clean planet product recommendations 🌎💛🙏🏼 It would be a great help !!! for me and I think that for everyone it should be a great topic to consider, we are destroying our own planet 😞 I would also like to propose a “campaign” so that all the ingredients of our products come out in the container and not only in the box (which most of us throw away) so we would be much more aware of what we are using and learn about our bodies 🥰 it would be wonderful ! Love from Chili 🇨🇱
I am absolutely loving your “This or That” series. I find this so much more informative than traditional reviews & love how u present the information in an unbiased way. Thank u for doing this!
Also, I’d love to see a comparison of A’PIEU & PURITO Sea Buckthorn creams.
I'm so glad you enjoy them! Ooo that would be an interesting one, sea buckthorn is a very interesting ingredient, thank you for the suggestion!
i have both! and purito is better! :)
maite lima, thanks for the feedback. What makes Purito better in your opinion?
UPDATE: It's come to my attention that the I'm From Ginseng Essence is indeed fermented. After contacting the brand directly, it was confirmed that not all online retailers have been provided the full information on how their mugwort is treated. I always strive to bring the most accurate information to my reviews and hope this update helps. Thank you to all who helped point this out! Learn more about it here ua-cam.com/video/78Nt5aNpG7Y/v-deo.html
Wow you care so much for your subscribers ....Thank you.
You gotta pin this up!
@@crmwlatte Ahh thanks, I thought I did! Done!
Ginseng essence?? 😅 I think you meant mugwort lol
ok but can we talk abou how amazing kelly's hair looks in this video??
Maria Clara Vieira Fernandes that was my first thought! I’ve been on a UA-cam break and I haven’t watched any videos in AWHILE & I was like 😮 Kelly’s hair is longer! 👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you!! I'm not sure what I did different, maybe just a good hair day! 😅
I will love to know your opinion about japanese sunscreens😍. for example: Hada Labo UV white gel vs Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery essence.
💛💛totally obsessed with your videos💛💛
How does she not have more followers?! 🤷♀️
The world is cruel 🥺😫
Thank you for explaining the differences in the mugwort essences in such depth it answered a lot of my questions!
Thank you for the info on the Heimish balm. I think I'll be taking it off my jolse wish list. I'd be interested in a this or that on the iunik propolis vs the skinfood propolis serum in the future.
Ah that sucks but I'm happy if it helped you make a choice/save money! Oh, stay tuned in the future! 😉
frontline327 the skinfood propolis did not impress me at all, the old or new version. Havent tried the iunik yet but the cosrx one is amazing to me! HTH
@@RikaStinka what did the cosrx propolis do that the skinfood didn't?
@@TheDearyayah to me its richer, more nourishing and makes my skin plump & glowy af. If I have any breakouts it heals them super quick. The ultra light version I like too esp in summer. It almost feels lightly emollient. The skinfood was nice but didn’t have as noticeable/immediate results.
Like when I add or take away the cosrx from my normal routine I can see/feel a difference vs the skinfood did not standout [to me] it was just okay imo.
I confess nothing I bought from I'm From really overwhelmed me... what I tried (vitamin cream.. honey mask...etc etc...) was not memorable (and overpriced at being "ok"). The same I think of Laneige to be honest... On the contrary I am very happy with Missha products almost all the times. Personal opinion of course ;)
I know what you mean about Laneige, prior to cream skin and their lip mask I really did not like their products much (all of water bank line, water sleeping mask, perfect emulsion...) I'm From has been good to my skin and I agree, Missha usually hits the spot for me too!👍
It's like the color red is made for you! 😍❤️
I personally prefer the Banila Co than the Heimish one. I realized that when I don’t wash off properly and leave some residue on my hairline, the Heimish would cause small pimples to form. And its just more creamy than the banila co which is more clear and that’s what i prefer. :)
Oh, and I use the purple one which is better for sensitive skin coz it has a lot less fragrances. Plus, stylekorean always put that version on sale for almost 40% off so I tend to bulk buy it anyway 😁
I agree, the Banila just has that texture I prefer and washes away cleaner! I also have the purple version of the banila but I haven't sampled that one yet, the nourishing yellow one has been great for my sensitive skin too, glad they made a few different varieties!
You really are that sister I would love to have to craze over k-beauty things over together! Not only that, your view regarding responsible consumption and environmentally friendly product very educational and make everything so much easier for me that is looking for such products! Been trying to look for more k-beauty products that are cruelty-free, environmentally friendly, and/or more sustainable.
Been using heimish all clean balm for the longest time as it's a better value for money product, but I'm switching to banila.co as soon as I finished my current container after this video!
Thank you so much for being not only a thorough and detailed reviewer/content creator but as well as providing educational and value-adding contents for your audience.
Aw ya! I love it, I don't have any IRL friends that like K-beauty so I'm glad we can connect and gush over products here! I bought the Heimish originally for the same reason, it's a better value but that Banila (especially with the reformulation) just stacks up better! I do believe that small steps in our consumption can really add up to a big difference, we all choose different ways to do that but skincare is an area that is easy to adjust!
Thank you SO MUCH for these videos! I just switched to Missha essence instead of Neogen, and it's made world of difference. Plus you've helped me get the right products to heal my skin barrier. So grateful to have my face back to normal xx
The only reason that I went for the Heimish over the Banila is because Heimish is a cruelty free brand, whereas Banila is not. I know that doesn't matter to everyone but to me, that is a big deciding factor when buying products. However, hearing about the environmental impact that the Heimish balm may have, I'll have to do some shopping around...
I love this video series, because this is what any skincare enthusiast wants to know: to decide between the two top best bets...
Btw, the retail prices sounded a bit high. Yesstyle has sometimes very good deals. I remember seeing the I'm from for about 23€ a while ago, but now the 160ml bottle it's again at 34€...The Missha essence was now available in a mist form in a 120ml bottle for 27€... (1$=0,9€, 1€=1,1$) I think that this continuous price hunting of k&j beauty is an exciting part of the hobby. Yes, I think skincare as one of my hobbies, which is the most time and money consuming of them😳☺️
I hope this series can help people save money and time deciding between the right one for them!
I definitely try to list the full retail price of things as deals and sales aren't always available in all locations. I totally didn't buy my I'm From at the full price, it luckily went on a really good sale on Yesstyle last month, I think it was like $23 at the time!
Thank you very much about Heimish, polyethylene was a deciding point, it's no longer in my wish list. Thank you Kelly!
So glad to have helped!! 👍
Well I’m glad that even though you picked missha mugwort over I’m from. I’m glad you liked the mugwort because I like the cruelty free of I’m from! So yahoo I’m excited to try it
Happy to see you touched on all the factors that would make or break my decision to try the All Clean Balm. I've used the Clean It Zero original before and like it a lot. I'm super sensitive to smells and it's not very noticable. I won't be trying the Heimish one for the Shea butter, essential oils and the polyethylene. All of these ingredients sound like a bomb for my skin. I think I would break out or have a reaction. Thanks for comparing these 2 balms!
Thank you for talking about the environment and pollution - it’s a major factor when i’m choosing products. ❤️🌏
Hi Kelly. Hope you're good. These are my favourite videos from you. This or that ❤️👌💗
I was also a Heimish girl before Banilla reformulated. But I am trying wherever possible to not put anything harmful to our planet down the drain or in the bin. Since they removed the mineral oil and poly.... Blah blah I've switched. The yellow and blue are my favourite ones. I've not tried either of those mugwort, but am in love with mine from Hanyul which is a triple fermentation recipe. How about a eye cream this or that next. I know you use and love the Manyo and Purito, same as me. Have a good weekend lovely xox
That Hanyul is a strong contender as my next purchase when this I'm From is close to empty! 😍Oooo an eye cream showdown would definitely be a fun/interesting one, thank you for the idea!
Wow red suits so much!
Love these comparison episodes. Help me a lot to think before buying. On top of that, big applause to that you actually point out ‘eco friendly’ issue. I never see anyone doing this and it is the huge thing for me (and should be for everyone!!). Many waste we have produced already by purchasing. By a little bit more concern in the ingredient would help to save our environment and ourselves. Big love and respect to you. Thank you 💕💕
So glad you enjoy them! It's definitely something we need to be aware of as consumers, not only packaging/recycling concerns but definitely the impact of ingredients too. I'm a firm believer that small tweaks and changes by individuals can add up to a big positive changes for our world!
Missha makes great essences I love the essence I have from them so hydrating
I agree, they definitely know their stuff especially when it comes to first time essences!
Great info, I can't use fermented products so i can go for I'm from mugwort essence since the benefit quite the same..
Why not?
I don't know if you have done a review on Acwell toner but if you haven't please doooo🤗
I haven't tried that one yet but I will definitely consider it! 👍
Kelly Driscoll This toner is HG status for me! I’d also love your thoughts on its. ☺️
The I'm From Mugwort Essence is fermented! If you read the description on the box, it says it is fermented, just not double fermented,
Ugh yes! I had to reach out to the brand about this because they haven't provided their retailers with this information!
@@KellyDriscoll yeap! Would be better if the brand stated it more clearly! Consumers gotta know what they are putting on their skin!
That said, even though I'm somewhat susceptible to fungal acne, I haven't had a problem with fermented mugwort (I stay away from Galactomyces). Actually, I've noticed my skin is clearer than ever! I'm using the I'm from mugwort essence and wash off mask. Just ordered their sheet mask and want to try the Missha version in the future!
I'm really happy to hear this product hasn't aggravated your skin at all, it's definitely a much less aggressive product compared to most fermented products so I can see this could be safe! The wash off mask is fantastic!👍
I finished 2 tubs of the Heimish All Clean Balm and one bottle of the Klairs Cleansing Oil, but I started using the iUNIK Calendula Cleansing Oil a couple of months ago and finally realised that my skin doesn't have to feel irritated after my first cleanse 😜 (it does contain some ylang-ylang, but with its otherwise short and gentle ingredient list it's fine on my skin personally)
Yeah definitely cleansing with low to no irritation is definitely the goal! 👍
Oh you’re fabulous! So well spoke.
I agree, Banilla is a great cleansing balm. I don't need to double cleanse when I use it, and it does a fantastic job of removing SPF and makeup. I'd love to see a this or that with Amorepacific Vintage Fermented Essence and Isntree Fresh Green Tea Essence! 😁
COSRX - Centella Blemish Cream / or/ SKIN&LAB - Medicica Calming Cream ??? 😯😯😯
Thank you for the suggestion, I need to take a deeper look into skin&lab!
This or that serias are way too great!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!! I am learning tons from your videos.
My Misha Artemisia essence is on the way!!
So glad you're enjoying them!! I can't wait for you to try the Missha, it's sooo good!! 😍
Kelly Driscoll I’ll let you know!!
I've used and loved the Heimish balm for years, I had no idea it had polyethylene 😭 that's so upsetting. I'll have to replace it now
Please give a review on innisfree products.
Thanks for the suggestion, I will take a look at their products!
This just is so informative and useful! Enjoying these series so much!
So glad you enjoy them and they're helpful!! 💕
Looove these comparison videos :D On another note, I've been treating a damaged skin barrier successfully with lots of light, balancing layers and completely cutting out actives. As a result I am finding it difficult to gently exfoliate for fear of damaging my barrier again and so am experiencing closed comedones i've never dealt with before. How do you maintain good cell turn over while babying an impaired barrier? Again, love your videos Kelly, you put out so much quality content it blows my mind!
Yay, so glad you're seeing some success with your new gentle routine! It's always tricky to treat congestion with a weak barrier (especially because congestion is often a symptom of your weak barrier, usually not a separate issue). A gentle alternative that could help is niacinamide, I'd look for percentages between 2-5% to keep it gentle but effective! Purito has 3% in their fermented boosting 94 complex essence and its ingredients list is definitely moisture barrier approved!
@@KellyDriscoll thank you for your reply, i'll look to regulate my niacinamide useage and can never say no to a little skincare shopping! :P
ohh missha essence sounds like the my beloved atoclassic essence in terms of results. I find it increasingly harder to find which is why I turned to the im from mugwort essence. It definitely is slow.
That's the only thing about the I'm From Mugwort that really kind of is a stick in my side, just knowing how slow it is, the Missha works almost immediately!
I purchase the Atoclassic essence on peachandlily.com.
@@KellyDriscoll That's so weird...the I'm From worked for me so fast. I noticed a difference within a week, which is pretty fast for me, maybe slow for others. The glow I get from it is so nice, it completely turned my skin around.
I love this series!
However, there are some bits of misinformation here
1) 100% extract does not mean 1 ingredient. Korean labeling regulations are a bit different; an extract is simply a solution: typically the star ingredient, a solvent, and a preservative. In the case with I'm from, the preservative is 1-2 hexanediol. If it were 100% mugwort, it would just be a mostly solid slurry of plant matter. It's misleading but at least it narrows it down so that you know there's nothing like fragrances or essential oils
2) The I'm from essence is fermented, just not twice like the Missha!
I love the I'm from and have the Missha one coming in, hope I love that one too! I've heard that the I'm from is more hydrating though, did you find that to be the case?
I'd love to know where you've read the ingredients about 1-2 hexanediol...? I do understand that 100% doesn't mean 100% of the formula but just curious as this info was not available to me when researching this video. (same with the fermented bit, as that was already pointed out and I have emailed Wishtrend about this as it's not listed anywhere on their site).
@@KellyDriscoll it's the I'm from that is fermented once, I saw it once it it looks like they took it down? Multiple blog reviews also note this in their description, kind of a strange thing to happen in frequency at the time it came out. As I mentioned, labeling laws don't require it as it is considered part of the extract, same way parfum can actually be composed of many individual components. People have contacted I'm from and that was the official response, there's some posts on r/AsianBeauty; soo beauty also mentioned this on her UA-cam channel. It's not disclosed officially because the companies aren't required to disclose the exact components of what that country's laws deem to be proprietary, like parfum.
*beginning of the sentence, since I can't edit for grammar : saw the fermented bit originally in one of their image promo material online
The fact that there isn't super prominent expiration almost necessitates preservatives. If there weren't preservatives, pure plant extract in a solvent like water or glycerin would degrade incredibly quickly.
Love it, thanks for the in-depth info, I just wanted to make sure I hadn't missed anything on the material that was available to me regarding use of preservatives, so I appreciate your insight. As far as the fermentation goes, I've reached out to wishtrend because that's a horrible oversight on their part and could be trouble for a lot of people, so hopefully this little blunder actually ends up inspiring positive change, I'm still waiting for their response!
I am shocked about the Heimish balm. 👎😩
I know, I am too!🙈
Would you say the banila is better at removing makeup/sunscreen?
I think they both remove makeup and sunscreen very well but I do feel the Banila washes away easier and cleaner so overall the whole experience is more pleasant with Banila!
Very informative regarding what I'm gonna buy between Missha Artemisia or I'm from mugwort essence. Thank you 😊
Wow this was so informative, thank you! Just discovered this or that videos, about to binge watch em all 😁
Heimish I don't like it from the very first time i used it.. I just throw the tub.. Only like banila Co.. Love love love it
Love this series so much!! I get so excited when I get the notification you’ve uploaded a new video!! Your ingredient knowledge and content is fabulous. I can’t remember if I’ve seen you do a vitamin C review, but I’d love to see you compare several brands. I’m trying out the Neogen powder vitamin C now (mixing medium of CosRX Snail Mucin) and am really enjoying.
That makes me so happy to know you really look forward to my videos, seriously! 🙏❤ I've really only covered the klairs vitamin C so far, although that Neogen powder is very good, I just haven't been able to use it consistently enough to have a thorough opinion on it!
I am so happy to find your UA-cam...
Am following u n have better understanding with your explanation.
I follow DIRECTOR PI...from Korea too
I’m so bummed with the clean it zero reformulation. The purity one is my HG, (I finished 7 tubs of it) I recently tried the new version and it gave me a huge breakout, lots of cystic acne 😫 any recommendation for oily, acne prone and sensitive skin? the heimish one seems pretty heavy
Hi Kel, good informative vid as usual! Came back to watch this (for the 10th time probably). Just bought the Missha Artemisia Essence. 😊
Oh wow 😍 😍 😍 I love your content, it's so amazing and informative! How didn't I come across your channel sooner???
I recently purchased quite a few Benton and Purito products to try and help with my acne prone sensitive combination skin and was wondering if the mugwort essences might also help aid that or if it can even be used in combination to those products
Kaitlyn Finigan oh totally! I am your skin type and I feel like I’m from rice toner AND mugwort have made a huge difference in my skins barrier and it’s redness in less than a week. And I never say that about something so soon into the game. Love mugwort so far!!
Great comparisons! The one I really wanted to see you did in this video. The Iunik and Klairs. I love facial oils but sometimes want something a tiny bit lighter, so I’m intrigued by both of these. The Iunik, however, would probably suit me best. To be honest I want them both, lol.
Thanks a bunch, girlie🍃🌸
They both have their own merits and for being lightweight they do pack a punch which has been a blessing this summer for my skin! (this humidity has me drenched in minutes 😳)
I have used both cleansing balms and I agree with you... Banila Co is better.
I was taking a break from the Heimish balm because my skin is irritated (probably from tryining to incorporate retin A) and it's the only oil cleanser I have left.
I went into a skincare detox for a couple of days and as soon as I used the Heimish again, it burned and left me back in square one.
Oh no, that really sucks! I do like that Banila, just feels lighter and washes cleaner.
You have very quickly become my favorite skincare you tuber. Please do Primera review..... And Blithe vital 8 beans essence.... Please. 😋😋😋😋😋
I'm so glad you enjoy my videos, that means a lot to me to know! 💕You can expect some content about the Primera essence in the near future! I actually have the blithe essence unopened but unfortunately it contains a lot of essential oils that I've currently eliminated from my skincare routine, I will probably have to donate it!😭
@@KellyDriscoll thank you very much. I will wait for the Primera review... ❣️❣️❣️❣️
this series was really helpful for me thanks!
unique video idea
love your video contents keep it up
I have been curious about neogen dermalogy micro ferment essence
Have you tried it???
Thank you glad you enjoyed it! I actually just ordered that one, so haven't tried it yet but soon!
@@KellyDriscoll I cant wait for you to try it
Its been hyped a lot to give honey skin but I have never tried it so dying for a review
It's very hyped so I'll be testing it out to see if it's actually worth that hype as it's kind of pricey!
Kelly Driscoll Another HG status toner for me!! Please let us know your thoughts 💭 👏🏻👍🏻.
Missha is on sale on Yesstyle right now for 34!
Thanks for your honest opinion and review 🙏
Totally agree about heimish vs Banilla! 👍👍👍💐
im using nacific jeju artemisia essnce..cheaper (less then usd20) 98% mugwort essence btw but forme still strong calming-healing essence.
Thak u sooo much for making these type of videos. Could u plz suggest smthng for textured skin?? My skin is normal to dry.
i really wonder if any mugwort essense help calm down huge acne that developing into cystic acne...?
Thanks for the thorough review, it was very helpful.
So glad you enjoyed it!! 💕
manyo bifida complex ampoule, do you try it, Kelly?. wanna know your opinion about this one ?
can we cook with it (mugwort essence)
You look amazing in this one
Great comparison video Kelly ❤️
Thank you, Raven! Oh and I just opened up the illiyoon ato salt cream you recommended me a month or so ago and WOW thank you because I'm loving it so far!
Kelly are you familiar with Swanicoco Fermentation Peptine Eye Care Cream from Soko Glam? I got an ad in my email today and the ingredients look super interesting. :)
Swanicoco is in my top 5 k beauty brands. Especially for peptides. I've seen that eye cream but it's hella expensive 😕
@@gingerbadjie9670 Yes it is, lol!
haha Ginger that was gonna be my response, the price is scary!
I haven't tried it but some people really swear by it that price is rough though!
@@KellyDriscoll Yes! Thanks Kelly! :)
Oh my, Mugworth here is known as a strong allergen... I was shocked to see it in K-beauty products...
Do you prefer cleansing balm or oil? I was thinking of trying oil as I have heimish balm. I have oily acne prone skin.
I generally prefer oil cleansers and have for years, I've been enjoying this banila balm but yeah oil has my heart!
Great video, more of these pls x
I've definitely got more planned down the road, glad you enjoy them!
Would you do a review of beauty of josean cleansing balm ? I’m curios about it as I don’t see the poly (microbead) ingredient in it so would love to see you do a review.
Kara Taylor that’s the one I use - I really love it, but is like to hear what Kelly has to say about it.
Margaret Kremer yes I only have tried a sample but really liked it only using a small 3 use sample! ❤️
you look so pretty in that outfit and that hair do! mind if i ask your ethnicity?
Hi ! How would you compare the Iunik and the Klairs vitamin C serum 5% in terms of texture ? :)
Great video btw, I have another bottle of essence to go through but after that, I'm for sure going to test the Missha one :D
The klairs vitamin C is much more oily in feeling and the iunik is much more hydrating and absorbs quicker!
Love this series!!!!!!! Super helpful🌈!
I'm so glad you're loving it! 💕
Great video! Thank you!❤💚
U looking beautiful!. And good subject chosen.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
I have the I’m From Mugwort essence and the box says“ The essence contains single extract of fermented Gangwha mugwort”...so it is fermented right? But the Missha is fermented twice vs just once???
Weird... My box says artemisia princeps extract 100% and I can't find reference to fermentation on the Wishtrend listing for this product...
Kelly Driscoll it’s on the actual product box and on YesStyle’s description...I wish I could post a picture 🤷🏻♀️
Yeah I can see it on the marketing material they post on Yesstyle but I think it's odd they don't mention that anywhere else, it's not in any of the text for the product either (not the image gallery of yesstyle) and Wishtrend is the official retailer of I'm From and there is zero reference to this (I used Wishtrend for my research for this video, btw) that's super disappointing the information is somewhat hidden and not obvious as many people are sensitive to fermented ingredients. I'm going to reach out to Wishtrend about this because it could be a big oversight!
Much awaited video ❤️ enjoyed alot ,so missha is the best ❤️
So glad you enjoyed it! I definitely think Missha performed better/faster for soothing skin!
Wonderful video! And you look great! ❤️
Thank you, really glad to know you enjoyed it, Pooja!💕
Love this series!
Yes you look great in red. Sounds good for rosacea
woah your camera realllly focus on you! hahaha anyway you look great and thanks for the vid
Hahaha yass, I invested in a much higher quality camera recently!! 👍
Love this series! 🤗❤
So glad you do!
Does anybody know what is the difference between missha time revolution artemisia treatment essence and the mist type?
It's the exact same formula, just in a mist bottle and I think 30ml less product than the regular bottle.
YES we love this or that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay, I'm really glad to know that! They're really fun to put together too!
Woah, nice video!
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Where do you get your information?
Thanks
You're welcome!
Yay! Im early! 😁
Yay, First!! 👍
Way too much talking and over explaining. This video could have easily trimmed to 6-8 minutes. Please people have short attention spam. For 3 broad comparisons this video is too long. Skip skip skip watch