@@AbbeyYungAbby can you please help me? You said in a video you thought the Dyson blow dryer made your hair look worse. Is there a blow dryer (other than the Re-whatever that’s $1000 lol) that you recommend? My budget is $400. Please respond I’ll appreciate it so much.
Anyone else wondering how people go through so much stuff?! I feel like I hardly go through anything even without having new products to test all the time🤣🥲
That’s also what I thought until one year I decided to keep all my beauty trash and by the end of the year I had a full bag of stuff. And I’m one of those people who doesn’t apply serums and creams every evening cause I work late and sometimes Im just too tired 😂
Same! I think influencers use product very generously since most of its given to them and they’re not paying for it like the average consumer. Which makes sense to me. Plus I don’t think they actually use ALL of it. It would be impossible with the mounds of product they have.
Definitely. I have overstock on body products, and well… everything really. 🤦♀️ A couple years ago I started using body stuff very generously, and I have yet to make a dent in my stash. I use skincare generously too, but it still pokes up, and I don’t feel like I buy that frequently. With free gifts with purchase, sometimes it just adds up. I can’t imagine how much product popular influencers get. And yes, I don’t think they are truly 100% empty either.
Just wanted to let you know that I personally would wait for your new videos no matter how long break you need! Always informative and pleasant to watch!
@@AbbeyYungAbby can you please help me? You said in a video you thought the Dyson blow dryer made your hair look worse. Is there a blow dryer (other than the Re-whatever that’s $1000 lol) that you recommend? My budget is $400. Please respond I’ll appreciate it so much.
@@AbbeyYungthank you so much for bringing that up. I went through awful withdrawals about two months ago. I couldn't even get out of bed and I'm so glad when people talk about it. It feels validating.
I purchased the Skin Smart mist earlier this year on your recommendation, and then didn't really use it because I just sort of forgot to. And then {spooky organ music} summer arrived. Oh my gosh I'm so thankful you rec'd it and that I had the foresight (sorta) to buy it because with all of outdoors here being like a big sweaty armpit, that mist has been super helpful in keeping my face from being one big zit. Thank you! Wishing you a survivable season and no more brain zaps.
I suffer from extreme anxiety and panic attacks. I increase the dose of my anxiety medication. I got windrawal symptoms when started the first antidepressants I took but know take a different that works better for me. Love your videos 💗
Talking about anxiety. I suggest you to buy a good quality punching bag. People underestimate the benefits of punching (using violence) but we need to let it out physically sometimes which we logically can't do in a civilized society. However, punching is extremely therapeutic and calming so it does help people who suffers from constant anxiety. Even psychologists are recommending it well at least mine that I had when I was a teen (31 now). My mom bought me one back then and installed in my room. It ended up she was also sometimes using it 😉
I got to take a real kickboxing class when my son was a baby, we used bags for punching & kicking, learned proper moves, etc - it prob saved my mental health! Six months in, we got a new teacher & it became jazzercize with “air” punches and kicks thrown in. I haven’t found another “real” class, and the circuit boxing gym is not for me, but the baby is starting as a teacher in August and I’ve kept the gloves because that was such an incredible experience. Great exercise for the body but also for the mind! Wonderful way to release emotion & feel like a badass. ❤
Great idea. I used to have one of those blow-up clowns that I'd punch when I needed to let out some frustration. Kept me from wanting to spank my kids or punch out my colleagues 🥊 I also had a mini version on my desk at work 😂
Love your brutal honesty, the comments about your tapering of medications cracked me up. I can sooooo relate, lol! You’re a beauty by the way and hats off in the content you share, very objective and credible. Well done!
Love how brave you are to talk and focus on your mental health. We need to keep breaking the stigma over it. So, way to go, woman! Hope you keep getting over your meds and getting stronger. ❤❤ Love your hair and hair recommendations. Here for them. Yes, to a yesstyle haul, please. Love them too. ❤ keep being you. Love that you are perfectly imperfect 😊. Don't change that. It is definitely endearing. ❤
I'm wondering if you can use too much bond repair? How many bond products are too much once your hair has reached health again? I use all that you use in rotation : Espres, K18, Redken acidic bonding, Dove Bond Strength, Loreal Ever Pure bond repair, Pureology Strength, Amika Kure...etc... I use them all except the Living Proof. I don't use K18 every time anymore but still, my question remains, can you overdo the bond repair products? And if so, what are the signs of overusing bond repair products? Thank you, truly. I have learned so much from your wealth of knowledge. My hair is soft, healthy and long. :)
I wonder the same! I appreciate anyone's input, as I find it rare that Abbey answers her viewer's questions. No shade whatsoever. Just an honest observation.
Obviously not Abbey, but each Epres bottle (mixed with water in their newer spray bottle) lasts me for 2 washes - my hair is fine textured, but I have a lot of it and it falls between my shoulder blades in length. This amount of Epres “soaks” my hair, but doesn’t leave it dripping, which is what the directions say (I think that’s right?). Would love to know if I could use less, just always anxious I haven’t used enough!! 😊
@@brittanyfletcher434 my hair is just a little shorter than abbeys and I get two proper uses out of the bottle and one semi proper. I don't saturate it fully but I am more concentrated on using it on my ends and lengths and I started adding the ogx oil after 10 - 20 minutes and that has been an absolute game changer! I once tried the whole bottle on my hair (since I had no idea in how to use it properly) but I am getting as close as the same results using only a third of the bottle :)
@josie4987 thank you for the reply, that’s helpful! I’ll try using only a 1/3-ish when I next wash my hair, I definitely have always tended to overuse products 😊
So, I finally got the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Brrakout serum, and omg where has this been all my life?? I don't know why I didn't buy it sooner. I use several products you recommend in my skincare routine every day (Vanicream, Ordinary Copper Peptides, Timeless Vit C, Beauty of Joeson SPF) so its not like I dont trust your opinion. Anyway, thanks again for a great recommendation. Also, going through med withdrawal is no joke. I'm sorry it made you feel so crappy. I hope you're better soon and happier and healthier than ever!
The elf power grip primer is raved about for a reason too incase you really like the milk makeup one.. they work just as good if not sometimes slightly better depends on each individual
I love the L'Oréal bond strengthening concentrate. I used to love the matching shampoo and conditioner, but they seem to have changed their formula. The new one now smells very floral, made my scalp itch like crazy, and caused hives. I tried the Garnier bond line and it did the same thing. I'm now using and loving Divi shampoo & conditioner and so far so good.
could you please link the sunscreen (I don't see it in the description box?)? I exclusively use 2nd gen filters only sunscreens so def want to try it out!
Abbey, could you test Olay products. One of my favourite products from them is Collagen and Peptide 24 serum not the cream and the body washes are really good too. To my opinion but I would like your opinion about the ingredients. I think the ingredients are good but I don’t have as much knowledge as you.
Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow is a great Vit C have you tried it? Beauty of Joseon revive eye serum is really great, and I can use it even though my eyes are sensitive also love the sunscreen's!!!. Peach & Lily copper peptide is amazing it does have a lower copper percentage, but it has sooooo many more peptides and it does not smell as bad.
Regarding the prequel vitamin c- I’ve heard promising studies on ergothioneine topically and also internally( as a supplement) I’m going to try this vitamin c after I finish the timeless brand.
I can sympathize with coming off of a medication like that...I went cold turkey off of Effexor 15 yrs ago when I lost my health insurance and I had bad vertigo for over a month.
The effexor withdrawals hit like nothing else. I quit cold turkey bc I had a psychiatrist who wouldn't refill my prescription and it was one of the worst days of my life
I am in awe of you going cold turkey! I would love to get off Effexor (highest dosage) but I am too petrified to try If I miss 1 day and I feel so sick
Hi! Hope you don’t mind me commenting, but I work in health care and also happen to take the highest dose of Effexor for MDD. Only wanted to mention that if you do come off it, taper slowly down on it with a provider, but I would ask why you want to? I understand when people want to come off antidepressant meds for situational depression or if they’ve only ever had 1 depressive episode, but for example, in my case, I have MDD, which is a chronic neurotransmitter dysregulation disorder, and I’ll basically always need to be on meds 😊 I also would always promote antidepressants over anyone relying on something like benzodiazepines. You know what’s best for you, I just worry that many people think being on meds is inherently “bad”, when sometimes, you just need them! Mental health disorders are really no different than, say, cardiovascular disorders, there’s just unfortunately still a lot of public stigma 😊
@@brittanyfletcher434 Thank you for commenting. I totally understand that there is a stigma and there shouldn't be. I also agree with everything that you said 👍 I just honestly don't know if I actually need to be on it or not. For me, it was basically one situation (15 yrs ago) I thought if I didn't tell myself to take a breath than I wouldn't and I would die. This lasted for days. I couldn't sleep because of the fear of not breathing. The ER Dr. diagnosed a panic attack and was put on Effexor . I have had 3 bouts of depression. 1 episode before Effexor and 2 bouts after. I do have a new provider that said if I want to try to come off she would work with me.. Who knows maybe I really do need them.
@@dawnroy8551 I'm not proud of it at all lol. It was an unfortunate circumstance that I had to go through would not recommend. It does I think give me a lot more empathy for people who are dealing with substance addiction. It isn't just that not being able to take that substance and have the perceived benefit from it that's hard. It's that getting off a lot of substances literally feels like you might die and everything in your body is desperately asking for you to keep taking that substance even if mentally you know the best thing for you is to no longer take that substance.
@@brittanyfletcher434 totally agree with you that there's this ridiculous stigma that being on meds is bad and not being on meds is always good and when in doubt it's always better to not be on meds. I'm bipolar ii and I've just accepted that pretty much the rest of my life I'm going to need to be on some medication for it if not multiple. I do think though there are some legitimate reasons you might not want to be on a medication perpetually that aren't based in fear mongering. Inevitably when you're taking a medication anytime a problem arises there's going to be the question of whether that might be a side effect from that med. Or if you need a medication for some other problem there's this whole assessment that has to occur to see how it's going to interact with what you're already taking. Or if you're taking something with a particularly short half-life like Effexor It just kind of sucks to have to be so vigilant about making sure you're taking it every single day or your day is going to be a disaster. So I don't disagree that there's this sort of widely accepted myth that meds are "bad" and not being on it is "good" But I also think there are legitimate inconveniences that come with being on a medication long-term that I wouldn't necessarily fault someone for seeing if they can get off of it if they feel like their symptoms are managed and maybe they've done the work with CBT to feel like they have a better grip on their symptoms even without meds.
Bakuchiol is a great retinol alternative for women who are pregnant as retinol causes birth defects or for people who cannot tolerate retinol. There’s actually quite a bit research from what I’ve seen showing it’s quite effects as retinol.
Yay, an Abbey video!! 😊❤️ Love these, really fun to see what you’ve been using regularly - thank you for always promoting what you do actually use, the consistency is refreshing among influencers!! Wanted to mention that I’ve been following your hair routine for over a year, but very recently stopped using the LP triple bond repair in exchange for a pump or two of K18 on freshly washed damp hair. I know you’re not supposed to use K18 after conditioning, but my hair feels sooooooo much better/softer after this one change! Any thoughts? Hope you’re well!! xo
Sorry to add another comment, but wondered if you’ve tried the Epres shampoo/conditioner yet?? So curious, but wanted your opinion first before purchasing!
i would really love a review of the haruharu wonder black rice sunscreen! it's very whipped and thick but once you apply it it's as light as any of the gel cream sunscreens. Also the Numbuzin #1 sunscreen.
Thanks for. the heads up on the L’Oréal conditioner. I bought that on your recommendation and love it so much. I’d be livid if I thought it was discontinued. 😂
Can I ask when you use the hypochlorous acid mist? I bought it based on your recommendation, but I haven’t been using it because I don’t know when to. Thanks!
Not Abbey, but I use this immediately after I cleanse, before applying serums / moisturizer. I also use it if I’ve worked out / gotten sweaty but can’t shower or wash my face right away. In that case i just spray it on on top of whatever I’ve got on and i feel like it prevents breakouts. I also use it on fresh piercings and it helps SO much.
I've never used micellar water to take off makeup.I only use it as a last step after my double cleanse. my favorite is the simple brand period I get it at j max for 4 bucks.
Thank you for an empties video!! I love knowing your opinion on the product after using an entire bottle. I'm so interested in the Prequel brand, but I have enough product in my closet right now. Maybe by November sales......😜 Again, I love and appreciate all your hard work. Trying all these products can not be fabulous for your skin. The risk of irritation and sensitivity is high. Would love a video of favorite products in each category both high end and drugstore and comparison to each other. Have you tried the Heroin Mascara Remover? Made by Kissme, a J-beauty brand?? It is wonderful for waterproof mascara and eye liner!! So glad you are feeling better!!! Many blessings!!!
Did you refrigerate your prequel vit c? I've been using timeless for years and find it needs to be refrigerated to last longer. I am curious to try prequel.
So curious, how do you spray tan your hands in your feet?? I’ve been trying and trying, and mine always gets streaky! Would really embrace your input on this❤
Thank you for this video! It gives such good suggestions. Any update on the tubing mascara show down? I’m very interested in hearing your thoughts on these.
So happy to see you again! Hope you will get better soon ❤. Abbey can you please review the bond-building repair hair oil serum from bumble and bumble?! I would really like to know your thoughts about it. 😊
Question: Is there a reason you use living proof each time you wash over other bond repair products? Also, it would be awesome if you did a video about how we can spot products that are called bond repair but really aren’t.
Have you reviewed any XMONDO products? I hope I haven't missed it! If you haven't, could you please? Obviously only the products that might work for your gorgeous hair.
When do you use your copper peptide? I want to try them, but I use Tretinoin nightly and use a glycolic acid face wash so I am a little reluctant to try them.
Hi Abby, I would love your opinion on what is less damaging. Round brush with hair drier or hair drier then straightener. Assuming both are being done properly. I have fine thin colored hair that is prone to damage. Thanks
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Love you for being so transparent and open and your mental health 💗 Hoping you can get past the symptoms as smoothly as possible 🙏🏻
thank you
@@AbbeyYungAbby can you please help me? You said in a video you thought the Dyson blow dryer made your hair look worse. Is there a blow dryer (other than the Re-whatever that’s $1000 lol) that you recommend? My budget is $400. Please respond I’ll appreciate it so much.
YES! Withdrawal symptoms from anxiety and mental health medications are so real. Love that you're talking about it so openly.
Anyone else wondering how people go through so much stuff?! I feel like I hardly go through anything even without having new products to test all the time🤣🥲
That’s also what I thought until one year I decided to keep all my beauty trash and by the end of the year I had a full bag of stuff. And I’m one of those people who doesn’t apply serums and creams every evening cause I work late and sometimes Im just too tired 😂
YESS!!!! I literally think this all the time. I wear makeup EVERY DAY and it takes me like 6 months to go through one concealer!
Same! I think influencers use product very generously since most of its given to them and they’re not paying for it like the average consumer. Which makes sense to me. Plus I don’t think they actually use ALL of it. It would be impossible with the mounds of product they have.
Definitely. I have overstock on body products, and well… everything really. 🤦♀️ A couple years ago I started using body stuff very generously, and I have yet to make a dent in my stash. I use skincare generously too, but it still pokes up, and I don’t feel like I buy that frequently. With free gifts with purchase, sometimes it just adds up. I can’t imagine how much product popular influencers get.
And yes, I don’t think they are truly 100% empty either.
Yes definitely...not sure how people even finish a lip gloss 😅
Just wanted to let you know that I personally would wait for your new videos no matter how long break you need! Always informative and pleasant to watch!
thank you so much!
@@AbbeyYungAbby can you please help me? You said in a video you thought the Dyson blow dryer made your hair look worse. Is there a blow dryer (other than the Re-whatever that’s $1000 lol) that you recommend? My budget is $400. Please respond I’ll appreciate it so much.
Withdrawal symptoms are the worst. Glad you're getting through it! ❤
the worstttt
@AbbeyYung definitely been there. The discomfort is REAL
@@AbbeyYungthank you so much for bringing that up. I went through awful withdrawals about two months ago. I couldn't even get out of bed and I'm so glad when people talk about it. It feels validating.
I purchased the Skin Smart mist earlier this year on your recommendation, and then didn't really use it because I just sort of forgot to. And then {spooky organ music} summer arrived. Oh my gosh I'm so thankful you rec'd it and that I had the foresight (sorta) to buy it because with all of outdoors here being like a big sweaty armpit, that mist has been super helpful in keeping my face from being one big zit. Thank you! Wishing you a survivable season and no more brain zaps.
Here's to healing
I trust your judgement in general but I love seeing empties videos to see if your mind changes over time after using a product !
I suffer from extreme anxiety and panic attacks. I increase the dose of my anxiety medication. I got windrawal symptoms when started the first antidepressants I took but know take a different that works better for me. Love your videos 💗
so glad you found one that works!! xx
Can you please please do a yesStyle haul!! Also-I wonder if Loreal is testing new packaging to see if buyers gravitate to one other the other….
Oh I am so so down for a yesStyle haul
@@AbbeyYung and a promo code would be so appreciated haha:))
I appreciate your honesty in every video!! I just love your channel! you’re amazing🩷🩷
awww thank you so much!
Talking about anxiety. I suggest you to buy a good quality punching bag. People underestimate the benefits of punching (using violence) but we need to let it out physically sometimes which we logically can't do in a civilized society. However, punching is extremely therapeutic and calming so it does help people who suffers from constant anxiety. Even psychologists are recommending it well at least mine that I had when I was a teen (31 now). My mom bought me one back then and installed in my room. It ended up she was also sometimes using it 😉
I got to take a real kickboxing class when my son was a baby, we used bags for punching & kicking, learned proper moves, etc - it prob saved my mental health! Six months in, we got a new teacher & it became jazzercize with “air” punches and kicks thrown in. I haven’t found another “real” class, and the circuit boxing gym is not for me, but the baby is starting as a teacher in August and I’ve kept the gloves because that was such an incredible experience. Great exercise for the body but also for the mind! Wonderful way to release emotion & feel like a badass. ❤
Great idea. I used to have one of those blow-up clowns that I'd punch when I needed to let out some frustration. Kept me from wanting to spank my kids or punch out my colleagues 🥊 I also had a mini version on my desk at work 😂
Love your brutal honesty, the comments about your tapering of medications cracked me up. I can sooooo relate, lol! You’re a beauty by the way and hats off in the content you share, very objective and credible. Well done!
i love empties videos, especially yours 🫶🏽🤭
yay thank you for watching!
Love how brave you are to talk and focus on your mental health. We need to keep breaking the stigma over it. So, way to go, woman! Hope you keep getting over your meds and getting stronger. ❤❤
Love your hair and hair recommendations. Here for them. Yes, to a yesstyle haul, please. Love them too. ❤ keep being you. Love that you are perfectly imperfect 😊. Don't change that. It is definitely endearing. ❤
So glad you're getting through the withdrawal symptoms Abbey!
It's hellish. 😮
hellish is right 😅
I'm wondering if you can use too much bond repair? How many bond products are too much once your hair has reached health again? I use all that you use in rotation : Espres, K18, Redken acidic bonding, Dove Bond Strength, Loreal Ever Pure bond repair, Pureology Strength, Amika Kure...etc... I use them all except the Living Proof. I don't use K18 every time anymore but still, my question remains, can you overdo the bond repair products? And if so, what are the signs of overusing bond repair products? Thank you, truly. I have learned so much from your wealth of knowledge. My hair is soft, healthy and long. :)
I wonder the same! I appreciate anyone's input, as I find it rare that Abbey answers her viewer's questions. No shade whatsoever. Just an honest observation.
@@ceciliarodriguez5615this is true. I wish she was better at responding
@@ceciliarodriguez5615she has 1million subscribers she doesn’t have time 😅
she dyes her hair & uses direct heat so of course she needs constant bond repair
The Redken Acidic Bonding did eventually become too much for my hair.
How much epres do you use per wash? :) or better, for how long does one epres bottle (the treatment added to water) last you?
Obviously not Abbey, but each Epres bottle (mixed with water in their newer spray bottle) lasts me for 2 washes - my hair is fine textured, but I have a lot of it and it falls between my shoulder blades in length. This amount of Epres “soaks” my hair, but doesn’t leave it dripping, which is what the directions say (I think that’s right?). Would love to know if I could use less, just always anxious I haven’t used enough!! 😊
@@brittanyfletcher434 my hair is just a little shorter than abbeys and I get two proper uses out of the bottle and one semi proper. I don't saturate it fully but I am more concentrated on using it on my ends and lengths and I started adding the ogx oil after 10 - 20 minutes and that has been an absolute game changer!
I once tried the whole bottle on my hair (since I had no idea in how to use it properly) but I am getting as close as the same results using only a third of the bottle :)
@josie4987 thank you for the reply, that’s helpful! I’ll try using only a 1/3-ish when I next wash my hair, I definitely have always tended to overuse products 😊
So, I finally got the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Brrakout serum, and omg where has this been all my life?? I don't know why I didn't buy it sooner. I use several products you recommend in my skincare routine every day (Vanicream, Ordinary Copper Peptides, Timeless Vit C, Beauty of Joeson SPF) so its not like I dont trust your opinion. Anyway, thanks again for a great recommendation.
Also, going through med withdrawal is no joke. I'm sorry it made you feel so crappy. I hope you're better soon and happier and healthier than ever!
The elf power grip primer is raved about for a reason too incase you really like the milk makeup one.. they work just as good if not sometimes slightly better depends on each individual
I love an empties video! Please tell me where you got the blue headband! It's adorable ❤
Thank you for another great video!! Especially when you're not feeling the best, hope you recover quickly!!!
thank you 💗
Good to see you and I hope you are still feeling better 😊. Love that puppy love.
I love the L'Oréal bond strengthening concentrate. I used to love the matching shampoo and conditioner, but they seem to have changed their formula. The new one now smells very floral, made my scalp itch like crazy, and caused hives. I tried the Garnier bond line and it did the same thing. I'm now using and loving Divi shampoo & conditioner and so far so good.
The beauty of Joseon eye cream is amazing
Definitely want to try the Amazon hypochlorous acid spray and anything from Prequel!
Im excited for you to discover/review more Korean skin-haircare. Since they are 100xs better, and affordable compared to most of these. ❤
Yes layer the Anastasia, I have used 2 now layered with others and it's been great
I’m so glad you didn’t quit cold turkey, Abbey! Those brain zaps…😭😭😭
the worst 😅
thanks a lot for all what you're doing and sharing, especially for the product names and titles below!!!🧡
Abbey can you please make a video on the best eye creams to treat bags/discoloration/etc? I’ve been struggling and need your advice! Thanks
Try the Anastasia mascara over the Lancome
Lash primer
Does the Prequel Vitamin C serum smell like chicken soup like the Timeless does? Thanks for your help.
My fav videos from you!❤
Oooh I love the Loreal frizz defy!! Good to know it’s not discontinued
could you please link the sunscreen (I don't see it in the description box?)? I exclusively use 2nd gen filters only sunscreens so def want to try it out!
You’re great. Love your videos!!
thank you so much 💗
Abbey, could you test Olay products. One of my favourite products from them is Collagen and Peptide 24 serum not the cream and the body washes are really good too. To my opinion but I would like your opinion about the ingredients. I think the ingredients are good but I don’t have as much knowledge as you.
Id love an olay serums review too 🤍
Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow is a great Vit C have you tried it? Beauty of Joseon revive eye serum is really great, and I can use it even though my eyes are sensitive also love the sunscreen's!!!. Peach & Lily copper peptide is amazing it does have a lower copper percentage, but it has sooooo many more peptides and it does not smell as bad.
I love all the hair products I’m going to buy all these today ❤ thanks it’s exactly the information I needed ❤❤
@abbeyyung have you tried the living proof high shine gloss?? I’d love a recommendation for a gloss that truly makes my long blonde hair shiny.
Brain zaps 😂 I call them brain shocks but I like your description as well. You are so awesome to be so transparent there.
❤️I LOVE your empties videos‼️✨
yay! 💗
Can you please please do a yesStyle haul!!!
Regarding the prequel vitamin c- I’ve heard promising studies on ergothioneine topically and also internally( as a supplement)
I’m going to try this vitamin c after I finish the timeless brand.
I can sympathize with coming off of a medication like that...I went cold turkey off of Effexor 15 yrs ago when I lost my health insurance and I had bad vertigo for over a month.
I just started using the EPRES and so far I love it. Thanks for introducing me to it.
Epres is amazing!! so glad you love too
The effexor withdrawals hit like nothing else. I quit cold turkey bc I had a psychiatrist who wouldn't refill my prescription and it was one of the worst days of my life
I am in awe of you going cold turkey! I would love to get off Effexor (highest dosage) but I am too petrified to try If I miss 1 day and I feel so sick
Hi! Hope you don’t mind me commenting, but I work in health care and also happen to take the highest dose of Effexor for MDD. Only wanted to mention that if you do come off it, taper slowly down on it with a provider, but I would ask why you want to? I understand when people want to come off antidepressant meds for situational depression or if they’ve only ever had 1 depressive episode, but for example, in my case, I have MDD, which is a chronic neurotransmitter dysregulation disorder, and I’ll basically always need to be on meds 😊 I also would always promote antidepressants over anyone relying on something like benzodiazepines. You know what’s best for you, I just worry that many people think being on meds is inherently “bad”, when sometimes, you just need them! Mental health disorders are really no different than, say, cardiovascular disorders, there’s just unfortunately still a lot of public stigma 😊
@@brittanyfletcher434 Thank you for commenting. I totally understand that there is a stigma and there shouldn't be. I also agree with everything that you said 👍 I just honestly don't know if I actually need to be on it or not. For me, it was basically one situation (15 yrs ago) I thought if I didn't tell myself to take a breath than I wouldn't and I would die. This lasted for days. I couldn't sleep because of the fear of not breathing. The ER Dr. diagnosed a panic attack and was put on Effexor . I have had 3 bouts of depression. 1 episode before Effexor and 2 bouts after. I do have a new provider that said if I want to try to come off she would work with me.. Who knows maybe I really do need them.
@@dawnroy8551 I'm not proud of it at all lol. It was an unfortunate circumstance that I had to go through would not recommend. It does I think give me a lot more empathy for people who are dealing with substance addiction. It isn't just that not being able to take that substance and have the perceived benefit from it that's hard. It's that getting off a lot of substances literally feels like you might die and everything in your body is desperately asking for you to keep taking that substance even if mentally you know the best thing for you is to no longer take that substance.
@@brittanyfletcher434 totally agree with you that there's this ridiculous stigma that being on meds is bad and not being on meds is always good and when in doubt it's always better to not be on meds. I'm bipolar ii and I've just accepted that pretty much the rest of my life I'm going to need to be on some medication for it if not multiple.
I do think though there are some legitimate reasons you might not want to be on a medication perpetually that aren't based in fear mongering. Inevitably when you're taking a medication anytime a problem arises there's going to be the question of whether that might be a side effect from that med. Or if you need a medication for some other problem there's this whole assessment that has to occur to see how it's going to interact with what you're already taking. Or if you're taking something with a particularly short half-life like Effexor It just kind of sucks to have to be so vigilant about making sure you're taking it every single day or your day is going to be a disaster.
So I don't disagree that there's this sort of widely accepted myth that meds are "bad" and not being on it is "good" But I also think there are legitimate inconveniences that come with being on a medication long-term that I wouldn't necessarily fault someone for seeing if they can get off of it if they feel like their symptoms are managed and maybe they've done the work with CBT to feel like they have a better grip on their symptoms even without meds.
Beauty of joseon eye cream is the k-beauty one I’ve been trying!
Is there some EU alternative for the Skin Smart spray? Unfortunately I'm in Europe and can't buy this...
Bakuchiol is a great retinol alternative for women who are pregnant as retinol causes birth defects or for people who cannot tolerate retinol. There’s actually quite a bit research from what I’ve seen showing it’s quite effects as retinol.
Agreed that bakuchiol is great but it is annoying that the name of the eye cream is misleading since it is called the retinol eye cream.
There is no evidence that over the counter retinol causes birth defects but it should be avoided. Please don’t spread misinformation
One of your best videos ever ❤❤❤
Yeah tapering on or off meds is never fun. Feel better!
Your hair is so beautiful !
Can you review the peach and lily barrier serum and also the haruharu go away serum?
Yay, an Abbey video!! 😊❤️ Love these, really fun to see what you’ve been using regularly - thank you for always promoting what you do actually use, the consistency is refreshing among influencers!! Wanted to mention that I’ve been following your hair routine for over a year, but very recently stopped using the LP triple bond repair in exchange for a pump or two of K18 on freshly washed damp hair. I know you’re not supposed to use K18 after conditioning, but my hair feels sooooooo much better/softer after this one change! Any thoughts?
Hope you’re well!! xo
Sorry to add another comment, but wondered if you’ve tried the Epres shampoo/conditioner yet?? So curious, but wanted your opinion first before purchasing!
I only trust you and Dr. Dray on UA-cam. Thank you for your honesty❤❤❤❤
WOW that's an honor thank you! 💗
i would really love a review of the haruharu wonder black rice sunscreen! it's very whipped and thick but once you apply it it's as light as any of the gel cream sunscreens. Also the Numbuzin #1 sunscreen.
So many empties mean that your *self care routine* is going well! 🥰
Nice job, Abbey!
Just curious why you like that L’Oréal frizz defy conditioner. It’s silicone free. I used it and wasn’t impressed
I love the 21-1 leave in too!
Thanks for. the heads up on the L’Oréal conditioner. I bought that on your recommendation and love it so much. I’d be livid if I thought it was discontinued. 😂
Please try Shiseido premium mask it’s cheap and supposed to be good.
Can I ask when you use the hypochlorous acid mist? I bought it based on your recommendation, but I haven’t been using it because I don’t know when to. Thanks!
Not Abbey, but I use this immediately after I cleanse, before applying serums / moisturizer. I also use it if I’ve worked out / gotten sweaty but can’t shower or wash my face right away. In that case i just spray it on on top of whatever I’ve got on and i feel like it prevents breakouts. I also use it on fresh piercings and it helps SO much.
I've never used micellar water to take off makeup.I only use it as a last step after my double cleanse. my favorite is the simple brand period I get it at j max for 4 bucks.
Thank you for an empties video!! I love knowing your opinion on the product after using an entire bottle. I'm so interested in the Prequel brand, but I have enough product in my closet right now. Maybe by November sales......😜
Again, I love and appreciate all your hard work. Trying all these products can not be fabulous for your skin. The risk of irritation and sensitivity is high.
Would love a video of favorite products in each category both high end and drugstore and comparison to each other.
Have you tried the Heroin Mascara Remover? Made by Kissme, a J-beauty brand?? It is wonderful for waterproof mascara and eye liner!!
So glad you are feeling better!!!
Many blessings!!!
My fav hypochlorous acid I’ve been using and loving is the Hale Derma post procedure facial mist.
Did you refrigerate your prequel vit c? I've been using timeless for years and find it needs to be refrigerated to last longer. I am curious to try prequel.
Do you have any recommendations for frizzy hair? My hair appears to be silky, but as soon as I leave the house it instantly goes frizzy xx
Humidity hair spray, a heat protectant hair mist,
@@chapplepeach29 thank you!
I keep the Skin Smart spray on hand as a "cleanser" for my teenage son that refuses to regularly wash his face. 😂
Can you please review the Goldwell Dualsenses Bond Pro series?:)
What about the kerastase lines ?
Do you cut the top off the sunscreen tubes? That is so smart!!
Thank you for the hard work.
Do you use epres every wash? Thank you!!
I buy hypochlorus acid spray by the gallon and I just refill my mister bottle with it. Buying in bulk is the way to go
So curious, how do you spray tan your hands in your feet?? I’ve been trying and trying, and mine always gets streaky! Would really embrace your input on this❤
Thank you for this video! It gives such good suggestions. Any update on the tubing mascara show down? I’m very interested in hearing your thoughts on these.
So happy to see you again! Hope you will get better soon ❤.
Abbey can you please review the bond-building repair hair oil serum from bumble and bumble?! I would really like to know your thoughts about it. 😊
Do you update your hair guide?
Could you elaborate on the ouai body scrub? Why was it good ?
I need to start collecting the products that I finished to see if they are lots like yours 😂
Hi Abbey , could you please tell us where the head band is from 😍♥️
Interesting that you use Living Proof after every shampoo. How often are you shampooing these days? I hope all goes well. 🙂
Is the Diamond Gloss better than the Essence Clear gloss?
Question: Is there a reason you use living proof each time you wash over other bond repair products? Also, it would be awesome if you did a video about how we can spot products that are called bond repair but really aren’t.
Have you reviewed any XMONDO products? I hope I haven't missed it! If you haven't, could you please? Obviously only the products that might work for your gorgeous hair.
Hey Abby can you review the blowout professor champú and conditioner?
COSRX has peptide serum which has copper peptide in it and is much cheaper than the one you use.
Hi Abby, Cetaphil has a great acne moisturizer.
When do you use your copper peptide? I want to try them, but I use Tretinoin nightly and use a glycolic acid face wash so I am a little reluctant to try them.
what container did you put your empties in? I'm keeping all my empties too but they are just in a grocery bag, would love to see it better.
I loooove your hair color!
thank you sm!! xx
I just finished up my big Bum Bum cream too!
Have you tested Drmtlgy's new Matte Universal sun screen?
Love your hair soooo much my dream hair 😊❤❤❤
thank you 💗💗
@@AbbeyYung ❤️👍
I will need to go see what the benefit of epres is and how to use it ? What makes it different from ogx
Hi Abby, I would love your opinion on what is less damaging. Round brush with hair drier or hair drier then straightener. Assuming both are being done properly. I have fine thin colored hair that is prone to damage. Thanks
What is a good face wash for sensitive skin