Relieved to not have bought any of these, considering most of them are either expensive and/or not worth it according to you. Thanks for saving my wallet Kelly! I’m also glad that you’re properly informing your viewers about how problematic polyethylene can be.
I’ve used quite a few of these, I didn’t find the Cosrx low pH cleanser drying but it did have a strong smell. Although I do have dry skin, I just bought it to see what the hype was about. I’ve used the Faceshop oil cleanser and did not like it at all, it was a lot less effective than the DHC and Hada Labo ones, which I found to be much better. I was thinking of rice toner but it’s expensive. I’m using the lemon peel at the moment, it’s my first peeling gel but I prefer a normal exfoliator
I agree, I love cosrx low pH cleanser. I have extremely dehydrated skin and it's not drying at all on my skin. I think it totally depends on your skin.
I have the low ph, and I just use it like 1 or 2 times a week. So it doesn't over strip my skin. I was going to order the face shop, buy i have the dhc and it works well so i wont!
First time I've seen the Heimish All Clean Balm getting a negative review. Personally I love it, it feels great on my skin. I never tried the Clean it Zero line though, I'll give it a try someday since it's also been getting good reviews. But for now I continue to love my Heimish ^^
Hi Kelly, thanks for posting. The I'm From Rice Toner does wonders for my skin. I find it hydrating, nourishing and gives me a glow like non other. I'm looking to getting my 3rd bottle. The one that did nothing for me is the Primera Miracle Seed Essence. Thanks for encouraging people to listen to their unique skin needs.
I’m waiting for the Rice toner in the mail. I agree, the primera miracle seed essence did nothing but take my money. My fave essence at the moment is the neogen real ferment microessence. My skin is so smooth and glowy because of that product
I have dry, dehydrated and atopic skin. I LOVE the Rice Toner. I find it absolutely hydrating for a TONER and it plays well with my other 352 products. By far my favorite toner even over Laneige Cream Skin.
I agreed with your opinion on the Secret Key Peeling Gel not being the most effective, but I do believe there is a niche for it beside skinentertainment! As someone with oily-dehydrated skin that is prone to redness, AHAs are simple too harsh, while scrubby scrub is just too scratchy. Then come peeling gel, providing just the gentlest exfoliation without irritating the face while, ahem, providing skin entertainment! There are probably better formulated peeling gel out there in similar price, but the idea definitely stick! Also bonus: sheet masking after a peeling gel really make your skin absorb all the moisture so much better! Not most effective, yes. But it still did something! I really enjoy your explanation and how you analyze all the product. Would also love to see a version where all HG lived up to their claim(s)!
Thanks so much for making this! I made a YesStyle order like a month ago and got my first k-beauty products ever including the Klairs Supple Preparation Toner. It seemed to be The Toner, you know? Like everyone had tried it and had nice things to say about it so I figured it was a good bet. I don't know what I was expecting it to do but it's just ok lol, nothing crazy special. I think I'll try something with more of a punch next time, maybe one of your recs
I use the Klairs Blue cream as a sleeping pack when I have some irritation or redness and it is really nice in that position. And it was a lifesaver when I got sunburned accidentally. But I don't think I'll repurchase, I'm totally fine without it. I fell for the CosRX cleanser hype but it dried me out sooo badly ( I don't understand how can they market this product for all skin types. It is definitely not suited for everyone), I gave basically the full bottle to my sister. My go to cleanser right now is the La Roche Posay Toleriane, it is nice, creamy but effective, I love it.
Do you apply the blue cream all over your face or only on the zones with redness? Also do you apply a lot to get absorbed while you sleep or only enough to cover the area?
That was phenomenal. A couple of the products I’d been initially super excited to try. So, you’ve helped me feel like my question marks whilst actually using them were probably reasonable, more importantly, it may not have been about me not using them correctly or whatever. Glad you pointed that out. It’s all learning, so thank you. Nice to get your take on a couple that keep popping up and I feel I needn’t rush towards.
Hi there ! 😊 I'm new to your channel. I saw your collaboration video with James and I clicked to see your videos. They're awesome AAAAND we both have the same skin type so YEY !! 😅 Totally agree about the Cosrx cleanser, I bought it not so long ago when I decided to go all Korean LOL but it's drying as hell and I won't be repurchasing. Oh the amount of hydration I had to add to balance out the drying affect !! 😭😭😭 So disappointed !!! Thanks for the video. Waiting on my Face Shop rice oil cleanser and I'm so happy you said good things about it !
Killed it again with this video Kelly! I was curious on some of these and will definitely be passing on a lot of them. I am however, currently using the I’m From Rice Toner and the Mizon eye cream and I’m enjoying them both! I have combination, sensitive skin and I find the Rice Toner very hydrating. I tend to focus it on my cheeks and chin/neck since those are my dryer areas and it’s been keeping my skin moisturized and hydrated. Can’t really tell a difference with the eye cream yet but I think it’ll be beneficial in the long run. Appreciate your knowledge on Korean skincare as always. Keep up the good work! 😊
Whilst the Hemish All Clean balm is actually a very good cleanser, the smell was so overpowering for me, to hear it has 10 essential oils, that now makes sense! The Laneige sleep mask is one that everybody loves that I HATE, soooo drying 😩 Also have started using the I’m from Rice Toner and I REALLY like it, I find I get more hydration and moisture when I layer it.
I've heard so many good reviews on the I'm From rice toner and I went for it... mainly for the brightning effects... is it hydrating? yeah pretty much with 3-4 layers, my skin is pretty normal\combo, sometimes a bit dry in the nose area, cheeks in the winter... Brightning? not that I've noticed.... but for the price? I feel like it's not worth it, I will seek a different toner that is less expensive next time.
Hello 😊 I would say that I have a similar skin type to yours also very dry. Would you recommend more the neogen dermatology real fresh foam blueberry or heimish all clean green foam ? I’m looking for a moisturising / not stripping cleanser. Also I’m searching for a really rich moisturiser ( because most are not enough ) without fragrance, if you have any recommendations I would really appreciate it ! Thank you 😊
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Watching you for the first time and agree with most of your opinions on some of the products I’ve tried. New subbie ❤️ can’t wait to binge watch your content and look forward to new uploads 😁
My first small order of K-beauty product was full of these hyped of products. That CosRx GMC dried my oily skin out so bad. The Clean It Zero Purifying Cleansing balm gave me such painful cystic acne. I never bothered to try any of the others after that experience. The Klairs Unscented Preparation Toner for me was meh. It felt like it never added or took away anything from my skin. Probably why I've developed the mindset that toners don't do much. Still on the search for the best hydrating toner for me though. The CosRx Oil Free Ultra Moisturising Lotion actually made my face so slickity slick slick slick with oil. Talk about a grease bomb. I will admit, I did repurchase it because I thought it works for everyone else on you tube maybe I need to try it again.
awesome, thank you. I was actually considering buying some of them and won't do that now :D I'd love to see a video on cica creams/balms though. I haven't fully understood them yet.
That buzz on the CosRX cleanser totally got me and yeap, it did dried up my skin. I just pulled it out again a couple weeks ago cause my skin is getting oilier in these warmer days but I would not dare to use this cleanser in the colder months. It’s definitely okay for oily skin, but not combo, or dry, or dehydrated skin.
Peeling gels are very effective for people with excess sebum production. It’s not for exfoliation but to remove the excess sebum from people who have excessive oily skin with open pores. I find it very effective to clean out my pores.
Love secret key pealing gel. It works over time, I’ve seen my skin lighter and feels very clean after using it. I used it 1-2 times a week. I actually repurchase it!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✨I ❤️❤️❤️BanilaCo Clean It Zero! Held me breath to hear what you had to say about it! I depot into small containers and give these to my makeup clients as a first cleanse step. ✨
Yay!! Loved this vid so much that when I got to the end I actually said “Nooooooooo!”. As in, this awesome vid can’t be over! Please do another of these and I hope you are staying safe and healthy. Your channel brings back some normality for me during these difficult times, so thank you. ☺️🌈
agree on everything apart from Heimish which is still my favorite cleansing product. I tried many (the best being Beauty of Joseon's balm in my opinion - Banilla being extremely uneventful) and I got back to it. I am not sure it works with make up as I don't use it and true, it contains essential oils. I avoid fragrance in my routine but I tend to like balsamic and resin scents so for Heimish I make an exception (a couple rovectin products also made it in my routine). These are wash off products after all (especially if you go for double cleansing).
Hi Kelly, I love your channel and I like that you investigate the list of ingredients of each product and your opinion about them. I appreciate your research. I'd like you to do some research on sunscreen. Many kisses from Chile and take good care of yourself 😚😚😚😚
The missha time revolution first essence worked for me.. i have complete skin routine but still dry but when I add the missha, the dry flaky skin disapperaed even when I removed other of my skincare routine i think didn’t performed well...the rice toner brightens but is a so-so for me though
I cannot understand the hype for Cosrx Cleanser and Hemish Balm too. And I used Hemish All Green Foam for 3 days, it is so lovely, can't wait to wash my face again and again. For the Balm, I went from Banila co to Hemish back to Banila co. Laneige Sleeping Mask has too much fragrance, however, I have been on this product for almost 2 decades alternating with some new kids on the block each time I finished a tub ( like a reward to get a new pair of heels though the old pair of sneakers worked well, it is boring) I just got to understand why the hype, I do wake up feeling my face is protected from "water loss" if I apply moisturisers and layer it above. I don't like Mizon eye cream (too light for me, most other eye creams are too oily) and Missha treatment essence, just like SK II treatment essence, both essences don't work for me, however, Missha Artemisia essence works wonder for me. Personally, I feel that eye cream, moisturizer and sunscreens are tough to get it right. I guess it is all very personal as every one of us has different skin types and living in a different climate. Thank you for the great videos you have put up. I am binge-watching once again though I have watched most in the past. You really deserve more followers.
Not even 5min in and already ditched cosrx low ph cleanser, thank you because this is how I have felt about it! Yes heimish and purito are better alternatives! 💕
For me it's the Cosrx Low PH Morning Gel, I have used other Cosrx products and I love how effective, simple and cost friendly it is. That's why I recommended the cleanser to my siblings which all of us are having oily combo skin and they think it is a gentle effective cleanser. However, I found that when I use tea tree products (like a toner or moisturizer) it really dries my skin out (despite it being oily combo sensitive and supposedly to be the best ingredients for my skin type). Long story short I tried the cleanser for a few days and my skin became dehydrated and sensitive. So I need to pass it to my brother now.
Thanks for the review! I love the background! Really cool to have the products you are talking about there and the record player with the Bambi album is so cute =]
I found cosrx low ph cleanser drying and even irritating as well. And I just bought heimish all clean balm 😭😭😭 cause I thought fragrance in the wash off product wouldn't be much of a problem. As for laneige water sleeping mask, it worked so well the first two times and then lost it's magic. It was drying even to my oily skin. And i'm using Klairs midnight cream now as well and I dont see any effect at all.
Hi!! 1. How would you compare The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil with the Biore Cleansing Oil? I'm using the Biore one and I love it cos it's light, it cleans effectively, and it does not irritate my skin (I have oily skin, btw). I'm almost out of it tho and I plan on trying The Face Shop next. 2. This or That and Why: Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream or Cosrx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream? Hope to hear from you, thank you so much and looking forward to more informative skincare videos!! 💖
I love this video, personally I have oily skin and the cosrx cleanser is too drying for me so I went back to my favorite the gel cleanser from Ren skincare. I’ll definitely try the heimish in the futur, for the rice toner of I’m from I love it !!! Very curious of your thoughts on the fig toner 😊
Great and informative video as allways❤️Thank you for putting so much effort into your research for the video😍. You approach the whole scientifically. I've already learned so much about the different ingredients from you. What do you think of the new Pure Fit Cica Cleanser?
I wanted the cosrx cleanser to work so badly for me but you're so right about it being drying for dry skin. I felt duped when I used it and my face felt tight after.
This video is the most worthy skin care video among all, it's soo wholesome!! Thank you dear ☺️💞😍 I also watched your video about fig cleaning balm, and now I can't decide between Face shop oil, the Heimish all clean balm and I'm from Fig balm , i am very cystic acne prone.... Can you recommend some, please? ☺️❤️
Thank you for videos like this! This is extremely helpful information when I am trying to figure out what my skincare routine is lacking... without buying everything I read about lol. I know you don't use products with essential oils, but do you have any insight to share on carrot oil? I bought the Bring Green Carrot serum which was amazing. When I ran out and couldn't get a hold of another bottle, I ended up buying the toner pads (this did not do the same). I ordered the April skin Carrot blemish serum next and that one broke me out instantly. Do you know of any other brightening serums that are better than that one? The Bring Green Carrot serum bumped up the brightening effect I get from my Goodal Green Tangerine Serum. It also left my skin looking plump, healthy, hydrated, and clear. Any advice is helpful 😊❤
I gave in to the rice toner hype and I kind of agree with you. It's not hydrating enough for MY skin, but the sample size of the laneige cream skin refiner is a bit too nourishing for the oilier parts of my face so I'm a little bit stuck. The only Korean style toner I can get without ordering online again is the Mamonde rose one, and that one is so heavily fragranced it made me queasy when I tried it on my hand, and that smell lasted for most of the day. I'll have to look through your toner recommendations again next time I can order online lol.
Hey Kelly, could you please tell, why do you think that eye-creams are worth it? The beneficial ingredients in the eye-creams are also often found in other types of products, so I simply apply hydrating and anti-aging essences and serums to my under-eye area and follow up with a moisturizer. Is it a mistake to do so?
I hated that COSRX cleanser! I agree, it's very drying! I tried it when the hype was at its peak surrounding it, and was wondering why I didn't love it the way that other people did. Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like it! I got my hands on the Heimish green clean one and can't wait to try it out when I finish my current cleanser. I am not a fan of the Heimish balm though. Definitely doesn't wash clean and since I use pretty gentle water-based cleansers I started to develop cystic acne from it because I just couldn't get it off my skin. Or perhaps the cystic acne was caused by all the essential oils in it! I have also witnessed the change it consistency. I once bought one and thought it was a counterfeit because the texture was just so disgusting and not how a balm cleanser should be! All-in-all the ingredients in it suck and there are so many other amazing cleansing balms that don't have so many fragrance ingredients and polyethylene, so I just steer clear of this balm all-together. I also tried the Laneige sleeping mask and it really didn't do anything for my skin either. I didn't really like the Klairs cream. I've found my skin hates shea butter in most formulas, so when I used it as a spot treatment on my acne years ago it made my acne worse! I'm sure it probably works great for other people, but I just can't use it. I also have plenty of other cica products that I love, so I don't really see a need for it in my routine. Loved watching your video and glad we came to a lot of the same conclusions on these products!
I had to throw away the Heimish balm after trying it for a while. The smell was waaaay too strong for me. I much prefer the Banila Co Clean it Zero Purifying Balm - its a bit “boring” but it works great for my skin. Love these kinda videos, cause we like a lot of the same things🙌🏻☺️
I always look forward to your video's! I'm waiting for my products to arrive that you recommended! I'm not sure how I feel on the i'm from rice toner (i'm dry with oily t zone) would you say to use that toner on wet skin or dry because it kinda dries me out.😩 Also could you maybe do another skincare with me video? I really love those to unwind!i'm so glad I found your channel, you quickly became my favourite youtuber! Much love ♥️
I've never found applying any toner on wet skin to be helpful (that advice always confused me) but I think the I'm from rice if it's not hydrating enough is decent when paired with another hydrating toner. No bonus skincare routine this week, trying for next week (it's pretty hard to edit so many videos so quickly!😅)
New subscriber here! Been watching several of your videos and I really enjoy the content 😄 very informative and helps me figure out what to choose and what’s just over hyped! I got the Laneige cream skin but I don’t think it’s setting well with my skin, still feels dehydrated but sticky on top 😞 wanted to love it tho!
Could you do a video on your favorite sheet mask? My skin also needs lots of hydration! My favorite sheet mask was the banila co miss flower and mr honey is discontinued 😣, it was hydrating and brightening, haven't found a replacement for it so far
Ah nooo I just ordered the belif aqua bomb! I dont know what to do with it. I thought about giving it to my boyfriend but I feel like that's mean 😅 does this cream dehydrate anyone else?
secret key aloe toner was such a big miss for me! it was the least hydrating toner I've tried and the fragrance was so strong. It felt like I was just layering water on my skin, which isn't terrible, but as someone with dehydrated skin I need far more hydration in my skin. I ended up decanting it into a spray bottle and using it as a makeup setting spray.
I have to tell you that the, "Face Shop Cleansing Oil Cleanser" was a disaster for me. I ended up with a red itchy rash that took a week to get better. It felt like I had poison oak. I don't have sensitive skin at all so fragrances do not bother me. Curious...anyone out there have a similar experience?
GIRL. The COSRX Low PH Cleanser is a hype I don't, and will never, get. I for sure bought into it but it's such a basic item that didn't do anything for my skin but make it feel tight XD tea tree oil is my worst nightmare now.
The fragrant compounds at the end of the ingredient list on the belief cream are all alcohols aswell, you can tell because they end in "-ol". The issue in these compounds is in the oxidisation of these molecules, which is accelerated by the skins sebum and causes them to go rancid. It's the same reason cheap breads made with cheap oils make people sick, the heat and air oxidises the oil and it goes rancid before the bread is even ready. You can often smell it on really cheap or old bread. Oily skinned people will know the smell of these oxidized molecules from extracting sebaceous filaments!
WHEW!!! I keep on looking at that Heimish All Clean Balm ( I actually use all four types of the Banila currently) and now I'm glad I haven't bought it. I'll stick to my Banila that I absolutely love.
Kept seeing SKII advertised on FB. Interesting but couldn’t afford. Bought Secret Key Essence instead. Kept patting onto my face for 4-6 weeks thinking it wasn’t working. One day my 65 yo skin looked totally different. Now I’m on a mission to replace everything but my goats milk cleanser and Caudalie Beauty Elixir (a feel good product) with K Beauty products! Didn’t think the Laniege Lip Mask sample impressive. So I know this will be an up hill climb. Truly appreciate your insights!
Love your videos and intel, Kelly ! Keep Cool toner did not work for me it very weirdly dried and irritated my skin Missha Artemisia essence is just too nourishing for me as a first step. I simply cannot layer too much after it and if i do i break out.
Because of years of hype for the cosrx cleanser, i bought it. I didn't like it at all. Everybody was claiming how gentle it was but for me it left this squeaky clean feeling. I did use all of it and thought there was something wrong with me for not liking it. At least it wasn't expensive :)
I just bought two tubes of purito centella green level recovery, and the sunscreen. I used for my first time last night, and girl my skin was angry this morning. I thought it would be more recovery and not anti aging recovery... Now I have to figure out how I will add this into my routine..
So agree with your views on the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask. It is not worth it at all and I feel so bad to purchase this instead of choosing the Illiyoon Ato Concentrate Ceramide cream 🥺🥺
Hi, Kelly! I have combination but mostly dry skin, and it's also prone to dehydration, but it's not severely dry to the point where my skin flakes. I have no other skin issues. :) I've been wanting to try the Iope Derma Repair Cica Cream for it's one of your favorite moisturizers. My questions are: 1. Do I have to use a toner before applying said moisturizer? Is it hydrating enough? Because as much as possible, I want to keep my skincare routine simple huhu. 2. Does said moisturizer lock in hydration and moisture all throughout the day/night without you looking greasy/oily? Thank you so much! I consider your recos a looot. :)) Love from the Philippines! :))
I’ve already liked before watching. Please make a part 2 of this video. Or a video on hyped products that are definitely worth the hype.
N K Fischer - low end and high end!
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Relieved to not have bought any of these, considering most of them are either expensive and/or not worth it according to you. Thanks for saving my wallet Kelly! I’m also glad that you’re properly informing your viewers about how problematic polyethylene can be.
You're absolutely crushing the video topic game these days. Loving all your uploads.
Thank you for consistently uploading!
Dee Bee she’s seriously the best!!
I’ve used quite a few of these, I didn’t find the Cosrx low pH cleanser drying but it did have a strong smell. Although I do have dry skin, I just bought it to see what the hype was about. I’ve used the Faceshop oil cleanser and did not like it at all, it was a lot less effective than the DHC and Hada Labo ones, which I found to be much better. I was thinking of rice toner but it’s expensive. I’m using the lemon peel at the moment, it’s my first peeling gel but I prefer a normal exfoliator
Love the hada labo oil cleanser!
I agree, I love cosrx low pH cleanser. I have extremely dehydrated skin and it's not drying at all on my skin. I think it totally depends on your skin.
I have the low ph, and I just use it like 1 or 2 times a week. So it doesn't over strip my skin. I was going to order the face shop, buy i have the dhc and it works well so i wont!
10 essential oils is just an overkill. I understand 1 or 2 or even 3, but what is even the point of having 10?
the rice toner is my holy grailllll omg i could never trade it with any other toner hahaha
I gave my bottle to my mom and she just loves it! Different stroke, different folks!😂
First time I've seen the Heimish All Clean Balm getting a negative review. Personally I love it, it feels great on my skin. I never tried the Clean it Zero line though, I'll give it a try someday since it's also been getting good reviews. But for now I continue to love my Heimish ^^
I feel that way about the Cosrx snail mucin, it did nothing for me. I used up a whole bottle and didn't see or feel any difference.
Hi Kelly, thanks for posting. The I'm From Rice Toner does wonders for my skin. I find it hydrating, nourishing and gives me a glow like non other. I'm looking to getting my 3rd bottle. The one that did nothing for me is the Primera Miracle Seed Essence. Thanks for encouraging people to listen to their unique skin needs.
Ms Farmer i’m From rice toner has changed my skin! I’m glad to hear it has for you too ♥️♥️ what other products do you love??
I’m waiting for the Rice toner in the mail. I agree, the primera miracle seed essence did nothing but take my money. My fave essence at the moment is the neogen real ferment microessence. My skin is so smooth and glowy because of that product
I'm from Rice toner is magic in a bottle for me
I LOVE the i’m from rice toner!! That product and missha’s first essence are my HG products!! I learned about them from you :) thank you Kelly ♥️♥️
Do you use the missha first essence and then the rice toner?
Agreeeeeee!
James Smith I’d use one or the other. But if both, first essences go first, then rice toner.
I have dry, dehydrated and atopic skin. I LOVE the Rice Toner. I find it absolutely hydrating for a TONER and it plays well with my other 352 products. By far my favorite toner even over Laneige Cream Skin.
Really appreciate your unfiltered-ness
I agreed with your opinion on the Secret Key Peeling Gel not being the most effective, but I do believe there is a niche for it beside skinentertainment!
As someone with oily-dehydrated skin that is prone to redness, AHAs are simple too harsh, while scrubby scrub is just too scratchy. Then come peeling gel, providing just the gentlest exfoliation without irritating the face while, ahem, providing skin entertainment!
There are probably better formulated peeling gel out there in similar price, but the idea definitely stick!
Also bonus: sheet masking after a peeling gel really make your skin absorb all the moisture so much better! Not most effective, yes. But it still did something!
I really enjoy your explanation and how you analyze all the product. Would also love to see a version where all HG lived up to their claim(s)!
Thanks so much for making this! I made a YesStyle order like a month ago and got my first k-beauty products ever including the Klairs Supple Preparation Toner. It seemed to be The Toner, you know? Like everyone had tried it and had nice things to say about it so I figured it was a good bet. I don't know what I was expecting it to do but it's just ok lol, nothing crazy special. I think I'll try something with more of a punch next time, maybe one of your recs
I use the Klairs Blue cream as a sleeping pack when I have some irritation or redness and it is really nice in that position. And it was a lifesaver when I got sunburned accidentally. But I don't think I'll repurchase, I'm totally fine without it.
I fell for the CosRX cleanser hype but it dried me out sooo badly ( I don't understand how can they market this product for all skin types. It is definitely not suited for everyone), I gave basically the full bottle to my sister. My go to cleanser right now is the La Roche Posay Toleriane, it is nice, creamy but effective, I love it.
Do you apply the blue cream all over your face or only on the zones with redness? Also do you apply a lot to get absorbed while you sleep or only enough to cover the area?
That was phenomenal. A couple of the products I’d been initially super excited to try. So, you’ve helped me feel like my question marks whilst actually using them were probably reasonable, more importantly, it may not have been about me not using them correctly or whatever. Glad you pointed that out. It’s all learning, so thank you. Nice to get your take on a couple that keep popping up and I feel I needn’t rush towards.
Hi there ! 😊 I'm new to your channel. I saw your collaboration video with James and I clicked to see your videos. They're awesome AAAAND we both have the same skin type so YEY !! 😅 Totally agree about the Cosrx cleanser, I bought it not so long ago when I decided to go all Korean LOL but it's drying as hell and I won't be repurchasing. Oh the amount of hydration I had to add to balance out the drying affect !! 😭😭😭 So disappointed !!! Thanks for the video. Waiting on my Face Shop rice oil cleanser and I'm so happy you said good things about it !
Killed it again with this video Kelly! I was curious on some of these and will definitely be passing on a lot of them.
I am however, currently using the I’m From Rice Toner and the Mizon eye cream and I’m enjoying them both! I have combination, sensitive skin and I find the Rice Toner very hydrating. I tend to focus it on my cheeks and chin/neck since those are my dryer areas and it’s been keeping my skin moisturized and hydrated. Can’t really tell a difference with the eye cream yet but I think it’ll be beneficial in the long run.
Appreciate your knowledge on Korean skincare as always. Keep up the good work! 😊
Brenna Maday Agree! the rice toner is for sure hydrating. Most hydrating toner I’ve ever used.
I can only justify the Misha Essence when it's on sale! I found a mega sale on Stylevana, it was 17 GBP!
Whilst the Hemish All Clean balm is actually a very good cleanser, the smell was so overpowering for me, to hear it has 10 essential oils, that now makes sense! The Laneige sleep mask is one that everybody loves that I HATE, soooo drying 😩 Also have started using the I’m from Rice Toner and I REALLY like it, I find I get more hydration and moisture when I layer it.
I've heard so many good reviews on the I'm From rice toner and I went for it... mainly for the brightning effects... is it hydrating? yeah pretty much with 3-4 layers, my skin is pretty normal\combo, sometimes a bit dry in the nose area, cheeks in the winter...
Brightning? not that I've noticed....
but for the price? I feel like it's not worth it, I will seek a different toner that is less expensive next time.
I see that fig boosting essence and I can't wait to hear your thoughts!!
How does the Mizon Snail Eye Cream compare to the Cosrx? This or that? 😊
Had the same experience with the cosrx cleanser and the belif aqua bomb
Hello 😊 I would say that I have a similar skin type to yours also very dry. Would you recommend more the neogen dermatology real fresh foam blueberry or heimish all clean green foam ? I’m looking for a moisturising / not stripping cleanser. Also I’m searching for a really rich moisturiser ( because most are not enough ) without fragrance, if you have any recommendations I would really appreciate it ! Thank you 😊
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Watching you for the first time and agree with most of your opinions on some of the products I’ve tried. New subbie ❤️ can’t wait to binge watch your content and look forward to new uploads 😁
Thanks Kelly! Another awesome video .. 🥰
My first small order of K-beauty product was full of these hyped of products.
That CosRx GMC dried my oily skin out so bad. The Clean It Zero Purifying Cleansing balm gave me such painful cystic acne. I never bothered to try any of the others after that experience. The Klairs Unscented Preparation Toner for me was meh. It felt like it never added or took away anything from my skin. Probably why I've developed the mindset that toners don't do much. Still on the search for the best hydrating toner for me though. The CosRx Oil Free Ultra Moisturising Lotion actually made my face so slickity slick slick slick with oil. Talk about a grease bomb. I will admit, I did repurchase it because I thought it works for everyone else on you tube maybe I need to try it again.
awesome, thank you. I was actually considering buying some of them and won't do that now :D
I'd love to see a video on cica creams/balms though. I haven't fully understood them yet.
That buzz on the CosRX cleanser totally got me and yeap, it did dried up my skin. I just pulled it out again a couple weeks ago cause my skin is getting oilier in these warmer days but I would not dare to use this cleanser in the colder months. It’s definitely okay for oily skin, but not combo, or dry, or dehydrated skin.
Retinol or snail eye cream? Which would you say would be more effective for anti aging. 25yo
I love your videos so much! Oh I can see the I’m From Fig Essence in the background! Will we get a review on that soon? 👀
Next week!
Same. Ive been seeing that lately, can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Ive also ordered that last month. I’m excited to try it.
Peeling gels are very effective for people with excess sebum production. It’s not for exfoliation but to remove the excess sebum from people who have excessive oily skin with open pores. I find it very effective to clean out my pores.
Finally!! I am totally agree with you about Belif Aqua Bomb. It damages my skin barrier thanks to the alcohol!
Love secret key pealing gel. It works over time, I’ve seen my skin lighter and feels very clean after using it. I used it 1-2 times a week. I actually repurchase it!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✨I ❤️❤️❤️BanilaCo Clean It Zero! Held me breath to hear what you had to say about it! I depot into small containers and give these to my makeup clients as a first cleanse step. ✨
Yay!! Loved this vid so much that when I got to the end I actually said “Nooooooooo!”. As in, this awesome vid can’t be over! Please do another of these and I hope you are staying safe and healthy. Your channel brings back some normality for me during these difficult times, so thank you. ☺️🌈
Ahh I'm so happy you enjoyed it and it is very meaningful to me to know my videos can help during this time! ❤
agree on everything apart from Heimish which is still my favorite cleansing product. I tried many (the best being Beauty of Joseon's balm in my opinion - Banilla being extremely uneventful) and I got back to it. I am not sure it works with make up as I don't use it and true, it contains essential oils. I avoid fragrance in my routine but I tend to like balsamic and resin scents so for Heimish I make an exception (a couple rovectin products also made it in my routine). These are wash off products after all (especially if you go for double cleansing).
I love cetaphil is very gentle also cerave is good.
Hi Kelly, I love your channel and I like that you investigate the list of ingredients of each product and your opinion about them. I appreciate your research. I'd like you to do some research on sunscreen. Many kisses from Chile and take good care of yourself 😚😚😚😚
Waking up to new Kelly videos is the best thing ever ♥️♥️♥️
Hi Kelly. I'm 20 . I already notice finelines/ wrinkles under my eyes and my forehead. Please recommend me some good products in this regard
The missha time revolution first essence worked for me.. i have complete skin routine but still dry but when I add the missha, the dry flaky skin disapperaed even when I removed other of my skincare routine i think didn’t performed well...the rice toner brightens but is a so-so for me though
I cannot understand the hype for Cosrx Cleanser and Hemish Balm too. And I used Hemish All Green Foam for 3 days, it is so lovely, can't wait to wash my face again and again. For the Balm, I went from Banila co to Hemish back to Banila co. Laneige Sleeping Mask has too much fragrance, however, I have been on this product for almost 2 decades alternating with some new kids on the block each time I finished a tub ( like a reward to get a new pair of heels though the old pair of sneakers worked well, it is boring) I just got to understand why the hype, I do wake up feeling my face is protected from "water loss" if I apply moisturisers and layer it above. I don't like Mizon eye cream (too light for me, most other eye creams are too oily) and Missha treatment essence, just like SK II treatment essence, both essences don't work for me, however, Missha Artemisia essence works wonder for me. Personally, I feel that eye cream, moisturizer and sunscreens are tough to get it right. I guess it is all very personal as every one of us has different skin types and living in a different climate. Thank you for the great videos you have put up. I am binge-watching once again though I have watched most in the past. You really deserve more followers.
Honestly, you just completely sold me on the Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb lol. Sounds perfect for oily skin!
Not even 5min in and already ditched cosrx low ph cleanser, thank you because this is how I have felt about it! Yes heimish and purito are better alternatives! 💕
Best video ever. I like how you break down every single product. Thank you so much.
Love the analysis in this video! Looking forward to more videos on this topic.
For me it's the Cosrx Low PH Morning Gel, I have used other Cosrx products and I love how effective, simple and cost friendly it is. That's why I recommended the cleanser to my siblings which all of us are having oily combo skin and they think it is a gentle effective cleanser. However, I found that when I use tea tree products (like a toner or moisturizer) it really dries my skin out (despite it being oily combo sensitive and supposedly to be the best ingredients for my skin type). Long story short I tried the cleanser for a few days and my skin became dehydrated and sensitive. So I need to pass it to my brother now.
Hey Kelly could you also do a review on some by mi the yuja line and the snail line ...it's kinda hyped up too
Thanks for the review! I love the background! Really cool to have the products you are talking about there and the record player with the Bambi album is so cute =]
I found cosrx low ph cleanser drying and even irritating as well. And I just bought heimish all clean balm 😭😭😭 cause I thought fragrance in the wash off product wouldn't be much of a problem. As for laneige water sleeping mask, it worked so well the first two times and then lost it's magic. It was drying even to my oily skin. And i'm using Klairs midnight cream now as well and I dont see any effect at all.
Hi!!
1. How would you compare The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil with the Biore Cleansing Oil? I'm using the Biore one and I love it cos it's light, it cleans effectively, and it does not irritate my skin (I have oily skin, btw). I'm almost out of it tho and I plan on trying The Face Shop next.
2. This or That and Why: Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream or Cosrx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream?
Hope to hear from you, thank you so much and looking forward to more informative skincare videos!! 💖
Just discovered your channel a few days ago and I've been binge watching your content ever since!💜💜
I love this video, personally I have oily skin and the cosrx cleanser is too drying for me so I went back to my favorite the gel cleanser from Ren skincare. I’ll definitely try the heimish in the futur, for the rice toner of I’m from I love it !!! Very curious of your thoughts on the fig toner 😊
Great and informative video as allways❤️Thank you for putting so much effort into your research for the video😍. You approach the whole scientifically. I've already learned so much about the different ingredients from you. What do you think of the new Pure Fit Cica Cleanser?
I wanted the cosrx cleanser to work so badly for me but you're so right about it being drying for dry skin. I felt duped when I used it and my face felt tight after.
Appreciate your analysis and honesty. Would you please review Korean brands and products for mature and dry skin. Thanks.
This video is the most worthy skin care video among all, it's soo wholesome!! Thank you dear ☺️💞😍 I also watched your video about fig cleaning balm, and now I can't decide between Face shop oil, the Heimish all clean balm and I'm from Fig balm , i am very cystic acne prone.... Can you recommend some, please? ☺️❤️
Thank you for videos like this! This is extremely helpful information when I am trying to figure out what my skincare routine is lacking... without buying everything I read about lol. I know you don't use products with essential oils, but do you have any insight to share on carrot oil? I bought the Bring Green Carrot serum which was amazing. When I ran out and couldn't get a hold of another bottle, I ended up buying the toner pads (this did not do the same). I ordered the April skin Carrot blemish serum next and that one broke me out instantly. Do you know of any other brightening serums that are better than that one? The Bring Green Carrot serum bumped up the brightening effect I get from my Goodal Green Tangerine Serum. It also left my skin looking plump, healthy, hydrated, and clear. Any advice is helpful 😊❤
I gave in to the rice toner hype and I kind of agree with you. It's not hydrating enough for MY skin, but the sample size of the laneige cream skin refiner is a bit too nourishing for the oilier parts of my face so I'm a little bit stuck. The only Korean style toner I can get without ordering online again is the Mamonde rose one, and that one is so heavily fragranced it made me queasy when I tried it on my hand, and that smell lasted for most of the day. I'll have to look through your toner recommendations again next time I can order online lol.
Hey Kelly, could you please tell, why do you think that eye-creams are worth it? The beneficial ingredients in the eye-creams are also often found in other types of products, so I simply apply hydrating and anti-aging essences and serums to my under-eye area and follow up with a moisturizer. Is it a mistake to do so?
I hated that COSRX cleanser! I agree, it's very drying! I tried it when the hype was at its peak surrounding it, and was wondering why I didn't love it the way that other people did. Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like it! I got my hands on the Heimish green clean one and can't wait to try it out when I finish my current cleanser. I am not a fan of the Heimish balm though. Definitely doesn't wash clean and since I use pretty gentle water-based cleansers I started to develop cystic acne from it because I just couldn't get it off my skin. Or perhaps the cystic acne was caused by all the essential oils in it! I have also witnessed the change it consistency. I once bought one and thought it was a counterfeit because the texture was just so disgusting and not how a balm cleanser should be! All-in-all the ingredients in it suck and there are so many other amazing cleansing balms that don't have so many fragrance ingredients and polyethylene, so I just steer clear of this balm all-together. I also tried the Laneige sleeping mask and it really didn't do anything for my skin either. I didn't really like the Klairs cream. I've found my skin hates shea butter in most formulas, so when I used it as a spot treatment on my acne years ago it made my acne worse! I'm sure it probably works great for other people, but I just can't use it. I also have plenty of other cica products that I love, so I don't really see a need for it in my routine. Loved watching your video and glad we came to a lot of the same conclusions on these products!
I had to throw away the Heimish balm after trying it for a while. The smell was waaaay too strong for me. I much prefer the Banila Co Clean it Zero Purifying Balm - its a bit “boring” but it works great for my skin. Love these kinda videos, cause we like a lot of the same things🙌🏻☺️
Do you use a first essence, a toner, and then another regular essence? Would you suggest to do this?
For the first essence, I have a aha toner, basically chemical exfoliant. What step is the first essence in this case
I always look forward to your video's! I'm waiting for my products to arrive that you recommended! I'm not sure how I feel on the i'm from rice toner (i'm dry with oily t zone) would you say to use that toner on wet skin or dry because it kinda dries me out.😩 Also could you maybe do another skincare with me video? I really love those to unwind!i'm so glad I found your channel, you quickly became my favourite youtuber! Much love ♥️
I've never found applying any toner on wet skin to be helpful (that advice always confused me) but I think the I'm from rice if it's not hydrating enough is decent when paired with another hydrating toner. No bonus skincare routine this week, trying for next week (it's pretty hard to edit so many videos so quickly!😅)
Two hyped products I fell for is the then I met you living cleansing balm and the Acwell licorice eye cream. What are your thoughts there?
Thank you for the review. I love and use a Korean skin care routine everyday.
New subscriber here! Been watching several of your videos and I really enjoy the content 😄 very informative and helps me figure out what to choose and what’s just over hyped! I got the Laneige cream skin but I don’t think it’s setting well with my skin, still feels dehydrated but sticky on top 😞 wanted to love it tho!
Could you do a video on your favorite sheet mask? My skin also needs lots of hydration! My favorite sheet mask was the banila co miss flower and mr honey is discontinued 😣, it was hydrating and brightening, haven't found a replacement for it so far
Kelly, I need your chemical exfoliant recommendation, please! 😊🙏🏻💛
Ah nooo I just ordered the belif aqua bomb! I dont know what to do with it. I thought about giving it to my boyfriend but I feel like that's mean 😅 does this cream dehydrate anyone else?
Hope to see you trying roundlab products 💕
Have you tried So Natural Red peel tingle serum? It reminds me of The Ordinary red peel. What are your thoughts about it?
secret key aloe toner was such a big miss for me! it was the least hydrating toner I've tried and the fragrance was so strong. It felt like I was just layering water on my skin, which isn't terrible, but as someone with dehydrated skin I need far more hydration in my skin. I ended up decanting it into a spray bottle and using it as a makeup setting spray.
Great video! Quick question, is the Mizon snail eye cream better than the Cosrx? Thanks!
Have you checked out the Secret Key black snail products? They might be new..not sure.
I recently saw the secret key black snail cream and I was also wondering about it, almost got me interested.
is there any cleanser that can be used after oil cleansing for dry skin...that will remove the dirt n oilness but don't strip your skin moistuzer ??
I have to tell you that the, "Face Shop Cleansing Oil Cleanser" was a disaster for me. I ended up with a red itchy rash that took a week to get better. It felt like I had poison oak. I don't have sensitive skin at all so fragrances do not bother me. Curious...anyone out there have a similar experience?
GIRL. The COSRX Low PH Cleanser is a hype I don't, and will never, get. I for sure bought into it but it's such a basic item that didn't do anything for my skin but make it feel tight XD tea tree oil is my worst nightmare now.
what about some by mi? i want to know more about it from youuu. can you make a content talking about it, please??
I also had the rice toner it irritated my skin for some reason?? witch was weird because I used a few rice ingredients before
The fragrant compounds at the end of the ingredient list on the belief cream are all alcohols aswell, you can tell because they end in "-ol". The issue in these compounds is in the oxidisation of these molecules, which is accelerated by the skins sebum and causes them to go rancid. It's the same reason cheap breads made with cheap oils make people sick, the heat and air oxidises the oil and it goes rancid before the bread is even ready. You can often smell it on really cheap or old bread.
Oily skinned people will know the smell of these oxidized molecules from extracting sebaceous filaments!
WHEW!!! I keep on looking at that Heimish All Clean Balm ( I actually use all four types of the Banila currently) and now I'm glad I haven't bought it. I'll stick to my Banila that I absolutely love.
Kept seeing SKII advertised on FB. Interesting but couldn’t afford. Bought Secret Key Essence instead. Kept patting onto my face for 4-6 weeks thinking it wasn’t working. One day my 65 yo skin looked totally different. Now I’m on a mission to replace everything but my goats milk cleanser and Caudalie Beauty Elixir (a feel good product) with K Beauty products! Didn’t think the Laniege Lip Mask sample impressive. So I know this will be an up hill climb. Truly appreciate your insights!
Love your videos and intel, Kelly !
Keep Cool toner did not work for me it very weirdly dried and irritated my skin
Missha Artemisia essence is just too nourishing for me as a first step. I simply cannot layer too much after it and if i do i break out.
Omg should have found your video earlier.
I just purchased Cosrx cleanser😢
Because of years of hype for the cosrx cleanser, i bought it. I didn't like it at all. Everybody was claiming how gentle it was but for me it left this squeaky clean feeling. I did use all of it and thought there was something wrong with me for not liking it. At least it wasn't expensive :)
I love your videos ❤️
You should do a video all about 1st cleansers like cleansing oils and balms 😄
Great minds think alike! I'm from rice foaming cream 😍 too. Thorough review
I just bought two tubes of purito centella green level recovery, and the sunscreen. I used for my first time last night, and girl my skin was angry this morning. I thought it would be more recovery and not anti aging recovery...
Now I have to figure out how I will add this into my routine..
I loooove the cosrx low ph good morning cleanser! My skin is dry and sensitive but it’s been wonderful for me 💖💖
So agree with your views on the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask. It is not worth it at all and I feel so bad to purchase this instead of choosing the Illiyoon Ato Concentrate Ceramide cream 🥺🥺
Hi, Kelly! I have combination but mostly dry skin, and it's also prone to dehydration, but it's not severely dry to the point where my skin flakes. I have no other skin issues. :) I've been wanting to try the Iope Derma Repair Cica Cream for it's one of your favorite moisturizers. My questions are:
1. Do I have to use a toner before applying said moisturizer? Is it hydrating enough? Because as much as possible, I want to keep my skincare routine simple huhu.
2. Does said moisturizer lock in hydration and moisture all throughout the day/night without you looking greasy/oily?
Thank you so much! I consider your recos a looot. :)) Love from the Philippines! :))
Guuurl, I just found you and I'm subscribed so I don't lose you! Thnx for the info 👍
Never clicked on notification so fast hahaha 😂
Have you ever tried the NEOGEN micro fermented essence ? Want to know how you think of it comparing to the missha first essence (time revolution)