Reviewing Hyped Up Asian Skincare (Stylevana AD)
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2021
- I'm reviewing some cult products available on Stylevana today that I've been meaning to try for ages! This video is sponsored by Stylevana, but as always, these are my honest opinions of the products. Note: Sunscreens aren't approved in US/EU/UK/AU, but are approved in their respective countries (JP/KR).
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Rohto Mentholatum - Rohto Melano CC Concentration Measures Essence: go.shopmy.us/p-89104
Kao - Biore - UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50 + PA ++++ - 85g: go.shopmy.us/p-89105
Rohto Mentholatum - Skin Aqua Sunscreen Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF50+PA ++++ - 140g - White: go.shopmy.us/p-89106
Shiseido - Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF 50+ PA++++: go.shopmy.us/p-89107
SOME BY MI - AHA-BHA-PHA 30days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser - 400g: go.shopmy.us/p-89108
Romand - Best Tint Edition - go.shopmy.us/p-89109
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"...and Asian. I don't know why that's in my intro, but I'm committed"
"I was driving while crying out of one eye. So don't do that"
"I'm kind of buff, so that's why I can't reach my back"
"It didn't sting my eyes, as long as I didn't rub it into my open eyes"
This is slowly turning into a comedy channel and *I am here for it*
Omg when Michelle said ‘I’m kind of buff and thats why I cant reach my back’ 😂 just reaffirms my love for her and this channel 💕
Can you explain what she meant for someone who does not watch her videos regularly? Does she lift?
😅❤️
@@dianas2585 I do pole so I have pretty big lats!
Michelle, I think the Skin Aqua one had a "controversy" in 2019 due to a person trying the sunscreen and using a UV camera to see that the application was "splotchy" or "uneven." I think it's on reddit. What do you think about this?
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience respect!
The Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC has completely changed my skin. I have used it for about 2 years, and the tube lasts for me approximately 8 months with daily use, and even on the last drop, there is zero signs of oxidization.
This vitamin C treatment has faded every trace of post acne marks, and discoloration from the sun. I will never be without it.
I don't understand why anyone pays a premium for unstable vitamin C products when this product is SO affordable and SO effective.
Genevieve, Is this a makeup with skincare benefits or a clear skincare product. It seems like it would be perfect to help in fading sun damage. Is it a spot treatment or all over application. Also would you mind mentioning whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin. You look very young and I am retired but it might help me.
@@kathleenem9207 I am 40 years old and I have normal skin, leaning slightly towards oily territory in the humid summer months, and slightly towards dry in the winter, but relatively somewhere in the middle. I am acne prone and somewhat reactive. I had dark spots from acne, freckles, and hyperpigmentation from sun exposure and I credit this product for changing my skin, I have been using it for years, but I noticed incredible change before finishing my first tube. My sister uses it too, she's got dry skin and rosacea.
I treat this as a skin care product. I wear it under makeup too, but I don't think it does anything to make my makeup last longer, it doesn't function as a skincare/primer hybrid for me. I apply it all over the face, and even doing that, a tube lasts several months because it is so easily spreadable. I think you could use it as just a spot treatment, or a small area treatment if you wanted to because the applicator tip is so small, you don't have a large dropper applicator to fiddle with.
I have tried many vitamin C products over the years and have been displeased with most of them - they are either gritty, too oily, too irritating, or they are not cost effective because they go bad too quickly, or they are just plain ineffective.
This serum is highly effective, not a derivative. Also contains vitamin E, which works well with vitamin C as an antioxidant too. The carrier fluid itself is very light, absorbs easily into my skin, doesn't leave a heavy greasy layer, and doesn't break me out. I also don't find the formula to be sensitizing even though it uses ascorbic acid - I even used it to eliminate a spot of pigmentation on my eyelid and has zero issues with irritation. I use it in the morning, before moisturizer or SPF.
This is also a water free formula, it is stable to the last drop - there is zero oxidization.
I use tretinoin at nighttime now, but I credit the Melano CC for erasing all my dark spots and pigmentation before I even started Retinol.
And to top it off, this product is very affordable. Especially given the effectiveness. I'd never ever even bother using another vitamin C product - this one is perfection! You must try it! I think anyone would love this product! I sing it's praises because I seriously LOVE it.
Sorry for this long drawn out response to your question, I just really think this is an incredible product that everyone should try!
@@genevieveve Thank you so much for all the information and taking the time to actually write back to me. I certainly appreciate your time and effort. I doubt whether I could have gotten this much information from a professional. I will be using the cream to treat hyperpigmentation and sun damage. Your back story gives me context and I have just ordered the product. I’m sure your response will help many people besides me. Thank you again. Kathleen in NJ
@@genevieveve this was awesome. Thank you for all this info! I think I’m purchasing this next over paulas choice. 👍
Oh gosh I saw the packaging and price point of this product and wanted to like it so bad! I'm so jealous (unfortunately it broke me out)
We are so blessed that Michelle is both extremely knowledgeable AND a complete riot
1:17 Melano CC
5:06 Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen
7:18 Skin Aqua Sunscreen UV Super Moisture Gel
8:25 Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk
10:06 SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA Body Acne Cleanser
12:03 Romand Lip Tints Best Tint Edition
Thank you!
Thank you sis!
‘ I saw that it didn’t irritate my eyes as long as I didn’t rub it into my eyes ‘ LMAO
I've had sunscreens irritate my eye even when I was avoiding them (like the Skin Aqua... grrr) 😅
I really appreciate that you actually try things for a stretch of time before you review them, one of the reasons I see you referred to as the most trusted skincare UA-camr ♥️
"but I'm also kind of buff so it's hard to reach my back." LOL. Michele doing the humble brag! That one caught me off guard :D
As a daily makeup user Anessa perfect uv milk is truly the winner! It gives that blurring effect similar to silicone primers. For my complexion i can still manage to look okay with just a lil bit of the whitecast. I was also beyond excited when they collabed with Pokemon for this product! Cant wait to receive them!!
Eh ada ka lip
I absolutely LOVE the biore watery rich essence! So happy to hear it is water resistant. I did not originally know that. I also have dry eczema prone skin but the alcohol did not bother my skin at all.
The newer formulation has ruined my skin breaking me out in sever cystic acne and caused acne and burns on lots of other customers except those reviews have been paid to be hidden.
@@Anonymous-od4kl you have literally devoted your life into spamming the same comment stop
the same with me! i've been using it for YEARS through all the different reformulations, and the alcohol has never bothered me - i found the newest 2019 reformulation to be the most hydrating of them all actually
@@sweetsycandy I can't say much about the older versions because I've never tried them because I lived in the world of hating Western sunscreens that gave me a horrible white cast back then. But the 2019 versions is amazing and I'm glad there was no scandal with it and I could completely trust it
@@Shana113 I've been using Biore since high school and it's been my go-to sunscreen for over 5 years. Biore is a Japanese brand, not Western, and I also went through a hating Western sunscreen phase b/c of how thick and sticky they were. As a super oily person, thick sunscreens were the bane of my existence 😅
Tbh I've been testing out some Western sunscreens these past 2 years and although Western sunscreens and skincare have gotten A LOT better these days, I still end up coming back to my trusted Biore sunscreens. I recently stopped by a Japanese shop and picked up 3 bottles of the Biore since summer is coming and Biore sunscreens always get sold out quickly.
Hahahahaha! "idk why Asian is in my intro...but I'm committed!" So cute!!
Your videos are always excellent! You’re highly-educated and articulate, yet have the ability to dumb everything down so most everyone can understand. Yore also REALLY good at giving just enough information. Your videos are super valuable!
Loved this !!!! So excited to see you check out other hyped asian skincare :)
Im new to this channel so since i love your content i most likely will binge watch this til i watched EVERYTHIIIING. Yaaay 💕 so excited ❤️
“and ... Asian”
lmao
A much needed video. As being a jbeauty fan for so long my heart is 🥰🥰🥰. Love you
Your videos are always very helpful! Thank you! 🌷
Michelle you gotta drop the workout routine, we want to be buff too!
Pole classes for 10+ years 😉
Whoa didn't see that one coming!
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience wow that's amazing😳
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Nuoooo 😍! I so want to know which studio you go to in Sydney but I won't ask. Yay from a fellow poler
Stylevanna is my total go-to for my Korean skincare products that I review. I live in 🇨🇦 & have never had issue with my ordering (whispers softly... and I place a lot of orders 🙃) ❣️ thx for another great video!
I've found the exact opposite. I've ordered from them twice and each time, it has been absolutely awful and the customer service has been shocking. So I just don't get my staples from there, I only use their website when I want to try something new that I can wait to receive
It’s been 2 weeks since I started Rohto Melano CC and Anessa Perfect UV, both easy to apply (3 layers of Anessa 😆 in my combination skin).
Just love this channel! 🥰
I’m so excited to hear about the Some by mi body wash! I use the toner and cream from that line and love it and think the body wash would be really beneficial for me.
That lip colour really suits you! It’s so pretty 🤩
So I came back here just to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Based on your recommendation, I've been using the Rohto Melano CC Concentration for 2 and half months and it's completely changed my skin! I usually get dark spots from the smallest of blemishes and if I do get them now, they don't linger for very long. My skin has become move even in tone and texture as well.
I'm so so thankful for this and I hope the universe rewards your for the good work you do!
Yay that’s so good to hear!
Your hair looks SO good! It was totally worth it!!
I live in Singapore and have tried most of the Asian sunscreens. The new Biore is nice and light for days when it is too hot even for the silicones in the Annessa. I still love it though and always wear it for swimming and outside walks. It’s pretty much perfect. Love the way it makes your skin look better.
such a great video! i’ve been wondering about these 🤔🤔🤔
I agree that Stylvana is a great way to shop. Thanks for highlighting these items and congratulations on your sponsorship!
Loved every part. Thanks Michelle
Stylevana needs all these influencers to get them customers because the actual customer reviews are wiiiiild.
Thank you so much for this video! I needed SPF recommendations suited for our climate. I am in Brissy, so you can imagine the humidity!
Thanks for your thorough review!! I love a good deep dive.
Glad it was helpful!
this was great. more content like this please. i need to try the body wash!
The ânessa sunscreen is godly, it leaves such a pretty matte finish. It’s Pretty on its own, even for guys who don’t wear makeups, it gives a blurry effects on the skin. It’s also perfect as a primer.
Does the Anessa leave a white cast at all?
@@rye4881 It doesnt
Does it have fragrance?
@@Sherrera09 Yes it does
@@lulajuliette really? I don’t think I notice any, but if there’s any it’s super light. You won’t notice it
Michelle you look gorgeous and glowy! I enjoyed this video so much, thanks for all the info
I'm almost out of my tube of Melano CC, still completely clear after almost 6 months. Thanks for the discount code for my next tube!
I’ve been using that Anessa SPF and I love it even more now that it’s Lab Muffin approved! 🙌🏻
I just bought the melano CC from Stylevana and despite trying to read and watch a lot about it and it’s effectiveness, I was still so glad to see Michelle finally review this, and am now even more excited to try it !
I love Korean skin care and sun screen, there are so many choices and they usually suit my skin. Love em. BTW, your makeup looks great! You wear colours I love. Great lip tints too.
My life literally CHANGED when I found the SkinAqua sunscreen. It’s not only the BEST sunscreen I’ve ever used, but I think it’s formulation has overall improved my skin in small ways.
I want to try but am scared at the alcohol content, my skin is suuper dry
@@ube4856 my skin is very dry and I use this sunscreen it doesn’t dry out my skin at all! Leaves a very dewy finish too
I am a huge fan of the Bioré sunscreen. The alcohol doesn’t bother my skin either and the texture feels lovely even when you reapply on a hot summers day.
My bioré watery essence is a bit yellow, is it normal?
@@windskm yeah that’s normal, mine is a bit yellow too although it was the older formula.
I also been using melano cc since 2018 and I LOVE IT. Thank you for telling people about this product. :)
I’m so glad I found another fellow Asian! 😭😊 I really like the products you recommended!! I’m gonna try try them after I finish my Klairs skin care products ☺️
Omg an Australian skincare UA-camr - instantly subscribed!!!
I really appreciate that you always mention whether they irritate your eyes! I'm sooo sensitive and don't need to spend half the day being asked what's wrong because my eyes won't stop watering! 😂
I'm surprised you say the biore sunscreen has a floral scent. My version smells like straight up rubbing alcohol😅
I think my smell receptors are a bit desensitised to alcohol after 2020... Skin Aqua still hits though!
I used to think it smelled slightly floral (I used it for 5 years) but after I went alcohol-free in 2020, now when I smell the Biore I'm like WHOA HOLY ALCOHOL MOLY
The newer formulation has ruined my skin breaking me out in sever cystic acne and caused acne and burns on lots of other customers except
those reviews have been paid to be hidden.
@@okashi10 🤣 What have you been using now?
@@arvi8843 Right now, I'm using Skin Aqua UV Moisture Milk (a hybrid sunscreen) or Axis-Y No Stress Physical Sunscreen.
(BTW I have super oily, but dehydrated skin)
The biore sunscreen burns my eyes like no other 🥺 Japanese sunscreen is my favorite, however the current trend in Asia for “tone up” products has seen an increase in sunscreens with intentional (and intense) white cast. Skin Aqua with the pump is my favorite for body application, and I like Anessa for face! Canmake’s Mermaid Skin (or something like that) is also really nice! Super cheap and no alcohol. RMK is a Japanese makeup brand and apparently their sunscreen is quite good and something I’m eyeing to try this year.
Hi Michelle, would you consider doing a video on peptides? Best concentration levels, types, benefits etc.? Love you and all of your videos!
It's kinda frustrating that most sunscreens come in small bottles.. esp when it's meant to be used throughout the day!
Omgosh!!!! Thank you for sharing Stylevana 🥳🥳🤗🤗🤗
I love Japanese beauty products! I used to live in Japan and that's how I got into it many years ago, and then discovered K-Beauty only recently in the past year. I find Asian Beauty much better than western brands, although Japanese ones tend to be pricey compared to Korean brands in general
Michelle, thank you for this video. Son informative as always!!
would you do a video reviewing Frudia and other sunscreen from Korea? 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you so much. I just heard about the Biore sunscreen and couldn’t find any recent reviews. I’m always on the hunt for that perfect facial sunscreen.
The newer formulation has ruined my skin breaking me out in sever cystic acne and caused acne and burns on lots of other customers except those reviews have been paid to be hidden.
Ohmygod this video contains everything that I've been looking for. Good sunscreen recommendations and what lipstick are you wearing 😆😆😆
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I’ve been raving about Rohto Melano CC and Skin Aqua for so long...
I love the anessa sunscreen. I live in japan so I have easy access to it but it is quite expensive. But since it doesn't leave a cast on my skin and it just feels good, it will always be my go- to. I also have the melano CC and haven't used it in a few weeks because I wasn't sure if it would work for me . I will actually try using it consistently for a month and see what I get. Thanks for this much needed review!
Thank you for the reviews! There is now a new Melano CC Premium Brightening Essence with different ingredients. More expensive, but supposed to last 5-6 months using every day.
Thank sweetie, I love, love watching your videos 🤗.
Michelle is slowly becoming my favorite youtuber. She's not only super smart but very funny too. :)
Mine too.
She cracks me up.
It's the way she says the most ridiculous things, with a deadpan face LOL
I loved this review!
Wow it’s like you read my mind; I’ve been wanting to try the anessa and the Bioderma screens next (trying to replace my beloved discontinued Skin Aqua Sarafit 😭). Which holy shit I just discovered Stylevana also still sells, so I’m definitely getting a couple of those too! Dude 🙏🏻 you’re an angel.
dropped everything to watch this ♥️
This video 😤😤😤 ... I spent all night last night ... Shopping! 🤣 love the website, products, prices and the discount code 😍🥰 ❤️
I love those Rom&nd tints!! I have Jujube too, it’s such a nice colour. 🍬
Ahhh love this!
Off to check out the website and of course order something. Thanks Michelle.
Thank you for the video Michelle! Very informative. Have you ever looked into the Japanese kids sunscreen, like biore UV kids pure milk?
I am looking forward to trying the Melano CC Essence, purchased it recently :)
I'd also love a video about la Roche posay products - especially their sunscreens but also things like their effeclar serum and toleraine ultra fluid moisturizer!
Ok, now I'm super interested in trying the Rohto Melano CC. Also I recently got the Anessa mild milk instead of the normal one and I really hope it works just as well. The original Anessa is my favorite sunscreen of all time.
I actually loved the Some By Mi miracle toner for my back and chest acne: it was super gentle and quite effective.
The skin aqua is my daily sunscreen, so good and great value
I love the Melano CC. The packaging is such a great design. The Skin Aqua series used to be my favorite sunscreen series. Unfortunately I developed allergies towards methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (and got some cross reaction with some other sunscreen agents), so can not use it any more. If you can use sunscreens with organic uv filters it is gold though.
Im obsessed with that bioré sunscreen
I really like the Anessa Perfect UV.
yesssssss love this kind of honest ads and you deserve more and more ads!
is it me or are your nasolabial lines are very less visible? is it because of foreo bear?
The Japanese KAO sunscreens I always have a good experience with. Most are water resistant and hold up really well in outdoor environments. Highly recommend as long as you are not sensitive to alcohol.
Hi Michelle. Thanks so much for your awesome content! Did you happen to test the PH of the Vitamin C product?
My favourite Anessa sunscreens are Whitening UV Gel AA SPF 50+ and Perfect UV Skincare Milk A SPF 50+. They have reformulated the Perfect UV Mild to a 2021 version ; Perfect UV Mild Milk N, with Shiseido's new "Smooth Protect Technology". Can't wait to try it when it's available for purchase from/in Malaysia. I agree that the 2020 Mild version was quite whitecastey and never truly set. But honestly, in terms of performance, nothing beats the Anessa Perfect UV Milk. Korean VS Japanese sunscreens? I don't think Korean sunscreens even had a chance.
Love the intro ❤️
I’m genuinely sad my Melano CC is getting over. It was absolutely gorgeous. Helped my stress-induced acne a lot. I can’t wait my hands on it again! I have peri oral dermatitis and extreme dry skin and it didn’t trouble me at all.
A very interesting video as always, Michelle. Thank you :) A product came to mind whule watching, because it has a very singular ingredient list: Amorepacific Vintage Single Extract Essence. Which apparently only has 1 ingredient. Yes 1. I don't know how that would work but my first thought was "but where are the preservatives??" I was wondering if you know anything about the product?
These products are very popular - thanks for the helpful review! I'm allergic to zinc oxide so I can't use the Anessa Milk but I got the gel version. I also recommend the Skin Aqua Super Moisture Gold edition. I find that application is not as blotchy as compared to the regular one.
Allergic to zinc oxide. That is just super unlucky considering how use useful it is in medicine.
i love the romand lip products especially figfig. i have the zero velvet tint and what i like it that it sticks to the inner part of my lip so you don't have this separation between your lip and gums. i apply a little to the middle/inner parts of my lips and smudge it out to the rest of my lips and then i like to add the juicy lasting tint over it.
Hi Michelle - I love your videos! It's great to be able to find out a bit about how products work so we can make more informed choices with skincare, especially because there's so much marketing rhetoric and misinformation out there!
I've recently been going to a well-known cosmetologist in Melbourne to help sort out my skin, and they recommended a product which is basically an ozonated oil. A lot of the stuff I'm reading is ringing some alarm bells (things about it "detoxing," affiliations with the "drinkable sunscreen" company etc.). I was wondering if you knew anything about these and whether there's any evidence they work or not?
Love your videos!
The Biore Aqua Watery Essense is the one for me. The first time I tried it, I was taking my kids to float the river (2 and a half hours on reflective water). My kids applied physical sunscreen 3 times during the trip and all ended up burnt or slightly burnt. I applied Biore Aqua once and didn't even get a tan.
I love Rom&nd! I'm caucasian af so I'm not really sure what tone would work on my skin, #08 rose stream is lovely anyway, and I love that it isn't sticky. The Biore sunscreen (2017 formula) sadly broke me out. I haven't tried the Melano CC but I'm more interested now than I was before, for sure. Thanks for the video ❤️
I live in Hong Kong and I've been struggling to decide on what sunscreen I should get so this is great 😅 will check out the Annessa one
YEAHHHHHHHHH ! Love to add new things into my cart hahah!
Hi! New to your channel, and loving it, have you tried the make p:rem sunscreen?
I must admit, I have the Rohto Melano Vit C for almost 2 years and it's still clear and effective as on day one.
I've been wanting to try it since I live in Japan now and have easy access to it, but this makes me wonder how much Vit C is really in there if it can stay clear and stable for that long. Thanks for sharing that!
@@denisea.9033 Probably about 5% of Vit C.. it stays stable so long because the packaging is completely opaque, airless, and protects from heat.. I think
@@denisea.9033 Yeah, the stability is all about the packaging. It's my most favorite Vit C on the market cuz it's the most effective for dark spots after acne I've found. Some mix it with moisturizer.
Thanks for your responses reva & Nina. I do have some post acne hyperpigmentation marks so I think I'll give it a try, though it doesn't seem to have too much Vit C in it. Maybe that will make it easier on my sensitive skin.
Same here.. Mine also have been opened for almost 2 years, yes it's still clear and effective as on day one. The best vit C serum stability i ever had, and it works amazingly compares to the others.
Can you review Black Girl Sunscreen Kids please?....I'm a black women
and use it everyday because I couldn't find a mineral one that agreed
with my skin or didn't turned white.
I bought my melano cc a year ago and I still have it. It’s awesome for me.
Love the biore uv! The water gel version does contain titanium dioxide but i don’t notice any whitecast. They don’t pill on me at all but do feel a bit drying by the end of the day.
The newer formulation has ruined my skin breaking me out in sever cystic acne and caused acne and burns on lots of other customers except those reviews have been paid to be hidden.
Had the same problem of conditioner causing back acne. Flipping my hair over my head and washing my hair that way completely got rid of it.
I love the scent of the biore sunscreen tho hehe, it's hydrating enough for my skin that i even skip moisturizer 😊 i have acne prone and oily skin
I have seen some lightening of brown spots on cheeks with Rhoto Malano CC cream.
Michelle,
I enjoyed this🙌🏻 I also agree many of the Korean beauty products are hype. These did look interesting. Thank You Michelle. Blessings everyone 🍑🙌🏻Lisa
On no, not again ~~ 🙈 I already know I’ll end up buying something that I don’t really Need 🤣❤️
LOL "I'm kind of buff" - I see u hehe
I use the Skin Aqua Super Moisture Gel every day and my dry skin loves it. I have also tried the Biore sunscreen and really enjoy it. -My favourite Japanese sunscreen is the Skin Aqua Super Moisture Essence though.
The newer formulation has ruined my skin breaking me out in sever cystic acne and caused acne and burns on lots of other customers except those reviews have been paid to be hidden.
Try out the Belo Sunscreen from the Philippines. The spray on one is a really nice chemical sunscreen and has zero white cast. When applied to the body it also gives a really nice sheen.