Hey guys and welcome to todays video where I give you an update on where I stand on products from The Ordinary. I always believe its fine to say we have changed our minds on products as our understanding, tastes and skin evolve so I wanted to keep you up to date.. Leave me a comment to let me know The Ordinary products you have changed your mind on.. Sending you lots of love xxxx
I actually applaud people who change their mind/view point. I know I can change my opinions over time based on new information, new experiences etc. especially when it comes to skincare! There are so many variables with skincare ie your skin at any given moment, the ingredients, other things in your routine... that is why every product I test and review - I usually give it one 2nd chance in my testing phase to be sure it wasn’t a variable in my routine messing with my opinion.
Hey...I’m first again!! 👏👏👏 Totally agree with you on peptides. Started my skincare routine with TO Buffet and Matrixyl and thought the Matrixyl was so much nicer. Now I’m addicted to Hylamide’s SubQ Skin.
Haha Celia I think Hylamide put something magical in the SubQ skin as everyone I know is addicted to it and cant get enough... My skin loves it and it goes so well under the eye too and gives some great benefits... sending you lots of love from a sub zero UK so may need to plan a trip to you just to warm up lol xxxx
Hi Rob, It's Terry from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Just when I thought you couldn't get any better ....! ! ! Thank you so much for your videos! I have learned more from your channel than all the other skincare influencers combined (no offence Hyram and James ;) You have the perfect balance of knowledge, humility, entertainment and humour. My rosacea, fungal acne prone skin thanks you!!
Awww thank you so so much hun, I am so glad you loving the content and I honestly appreciate the love and support so much.. Sending you lots of love to Calgary where I assume its just as cold as it is here in the UK right now lol xxxxx
Love this!!!! I really appreciate your message at the end. It is refreshing to hear that and be reassured that those of us on a tight budget can find effective quality skincare too. Sometimes I feel like I must be missing out if I can't purchase more expensive products. Glad to hear that's not true. Thank you!!!!
Hi Hun, I hope all is amazing with you... Oh I hate the idea that people think skincare needs to be a luxury as I would always say to people using a product regularly is more important than choosing an expensive one you only use infrequently because of the cost.. The Ordinary is one of my favourite brands as its so effective and so affordable meaning good skin is avaliable to everyone... sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin Your the best! When you have oily acne prone problem aging skin like I do, it's a challenge incorporating so many ingredients and trying to get the routines and the layering to work together and not be overwhelmed or have skin react. You provide so much helpful information and encouragement too. Thanks to you and others, I am figuring this out and my skin is happy, without going into debt for it lol. The inkey list and the ordinary have been lifesavers and your recommendations are marvelous.
I recently tried TO serum foundation and fell in love with it. It covers much better than I expected and it feels like I am wearing nothing on my skin, which is very important to me. I've bought the concealer based on your earlier video and believe I will really enjoy it.
OMG I am so so glad your trying the concealer, I hope you love it as much as me and I cant wait to hear what you think... sending you lots of love xxxx
Absolutely love how you admit you change your mind. So many other skincare influencers/ experts can have too much ego to admit they were wrong or changed their mind etc Thank you for being honest and true to your self. Keep up the good work and can not wait till the release date of your own brand! P.S I dropped you a message on Instagram a few weeks ago :) Take care, have a lovely evening.
OK Rob, how is this possible? We seem to be skincare "twins" when it comes to Deciem products. The Buffet cause strange red bumps on my forehead, the azelaic acid pilled terribly and didn't play well with other products, glycolic acid was too rough on my skin where the lactic acid 10% is soothing. I love the niacinamide and don't get any drying when paired with my SubQ mist. And the peeling solution is my no. 1 face treatment, leaving my skin glowy and soft as a baby's bum!😂 This video is a "DIng, Ding, Ding" in my book! And, the one thing we CAN be sure of is our skin is going to change over the years.... which meand we must adjust what products we are using!❤️❤️
Haha Patti, we can be Deciem twins for sure.. I think we have a similar approach to skincare which is that its not often the product which is the issue but the way we use it and whether it works for our skin type... I think if people take care to work out the products which go with their skin type and then make sure they dont overdo them then we would all have better skin for sure lol... I hope all is wonderful with you, its so so so cold here in the UK and we are supposed to be having even more snow on the way so I will be wrapping up warm this weekend for sure... sending you lots of love xxxx
I wanted to thank you! I was using TO buffet and having experiencing some oil resurfacing and breakouts, that were once controlled, and not having a clue for what was going wrong with my skincare routine. After seeing this video I stopped the buffet and in two days my skin was recovering and the breakouts stopped. I will put this product aside, it's not working for me. But fortunately it's working (very well) with my mom, so will not be wasted. Thank you for your honest review.
Love the video and it's messege! I have a very low-budget right now, so I think I'm going to buy TO sunscreen. Kinda unrelated, but this hoodie is extremely pretty!! The colour is amazing
Awww thank you so so much hun thats so lovely of you to say... I hope you love the spf, let me know what you think of it once you have tried it... sending you lots of love xxxx
Hi... loving your channel and fairly new to all of this! So your giving me a great start. Is there a limit to the amount of “treatments” you put in your skincare routine at once? I’m looking for fine lines aging and breakouts (oily to com skin) x
I love lactic acid 10% but can't use more than twice a week i get purge. Don't use anymore the buffet i have repleaced it with the inkey list peptide moisturizer which is lovely on my skin. My holy grail at the moment is the G&G HA5 LIGHT my skin is great. I am sending U hugs from Rome and thank you for all your advices
I am a bit scared to use it in case of purging!! I have never had serious acne issues but I do get some pimples here and there sometimes! I wanted to give it a go but I'm scared cos I don't have any breakouts at the moment...I have some hyperpigmentation on my chin though. Currently using products from a local Cypriot herbal dermatologist plus some ordinary products: niacinamide, squalane, rose hip seed oil, marula oil, aha bha peeling solution, Vitamin c derivative and argireline. I fully recommend them for clearing skin. I am also on a prescription retinol a couple nights a week. Hopefully I muster the bravery to use lactic acid :)
Also love The Ordinary peeling solution. I got purging from it the first few weeks and I was on the fence, but now my cystic acne is GONE. I've never had an exfoliant work so quickly and consistently. But you have to be careful to not over do it, sometimes twice a week is perfect for me and sometimes I can only do it once a week. I think a lot of people use it too often, put too much on, wear it too long, I bet majority of the complaints are people not following directions.
Hi Rob prior to developing rosacea and using tretinoin, I liked the lactic acid and the "peel" from the ordinary. I couldn't use the lactic acid everyday and a max of a few minutes was enough with the peel for my skin. Now oh dear NO NO NO to both. I can't use a high strength lactic acid and instead use a PHA, whereas I can't use the peel at all - not even for a few seconds. My skin changed. The rosacea caused a surge in my sensitivity to a place where low ph products are a nightmare and I had to exclude all fragrance. I've always had eczema and fairly sensitive skin, but the rosacea and tretinoin use sent that sensitivity into hyperdrive. My skin does well with what I do use and has improved greatly with the tretinoin re bounce, texture, firming etc, but the cell turnover means I don't need much extra exfoliation anyway. I've used the buffet and the sub Q - they were fine, but I didn't see great results from either. The K beauty serums I use in their place also have peptides and give more soothing and brightening benefits. Azelaic acid has been a game changer though. i never liked the texture of the ordinary version on my dry skin, but I love the G&G and like the garden of wisdom version too. The face theory version is a bit too much for me due to the other ingredients included within it, but it will be excellent for oilier or less sensitive skin as it is a good product. Our skin does change over time, due to many factors eg other ingredients, weather, hormones etc etc etc and we can change our mind over any product due to this. Best wishes.
Just wondering what are your thoughts regarding blaming TO trend recently in skincare community. Couple days ago, I saw a graph that imply popularity of TO correlated to skincare barriers damage. I tried to find that post again (on Instagram), but couldn't so I wasn't able to check the sources. But I starts to see a lot people blames TO for multiple reasons: one ingredient focus, high %, too affordable, etc. I love TO - the brand saves my skin. And yes, not all TO products work for my skin, but I found that pin the blames onto one brand is a bit much. Of course, TO has plenty things to improve for sure, but I worry this fear mongering will scare people away from such a affordable but wonderful brand.
Hi hun, I find that trends come and go and some people in the community are quick to jump on things without considering the whole thing.. The Ordinary products have been through strict testing, does that mean they work for everyone, of course not but the notion that they are more likely to damage the skin barrier is ridiculous. The skin barrier is something which is impacted by a whole host of things and not just the products we use so it seems a little odd to pin this on one brand... sending you lots of love xxxx
The smartest people are constantly revising their understanding ❤️♥️💕! Fabulous video. Can’t wait to go back to subq but I’m still working my way through multiple buffet & cu lol!!
😳Darn it! That explains the reason why Buffet breaks me out!!!!! Thank you for explaining this! I couldn’t understand why everyone raved about it and each time I used Buffet....💥
Thanks for the vid! I recently switched out the Buffet for the Hylamide SubQ Skin and like the lighter texture. While I love Asian skincare I am going back to Deciem for most of my routine because it's so much easier to get.
I totally agree with you Monica, I like the feel of the sub q on the skin so much more and its hard to go back to the buffet once you have used it lol... sending you lots of love xxxx
Oooh 😊 Deciem. Thanks for this video!! Currently my entire skincare routine is The Ordinary 😌 and I have 0 complaints. Niacinamide+zinc, lactic acid 10%, caffeine+egcg, NMF+HA, glycolic acid toner, ethylated ascorbic acid, & buffet. Obviously I alternate these products and don't over exfoliate my skin. I've been under a rock for a while with trying to start "homeschooling" my 21 month old (time consuming prep) and also moving 🙊 Hope you're doing well!! Love and hugs 💕😊
I am doing amazingly well (lockdown aside lol), I hope all is wonderful with you... we are so blessed to have the ordinary in our lives as you can have an amazing routine for so little money which is amazing... sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin So happy to hear you're do amazingly 😊💕 I am also doing quite well (covid aside lol) my 21 month old daugther keeps me busy hahaha. And yes the ordinary is such a steal and it works well for me! 😌😊 Love and hugs
i'm dealing with crazy red pigmentation on my cheeks right now, using ordinary arbutin and paulas choice azelaic booster every morning and night and of course sunscreen. love the video as usual :) have a good night!x
It was a nightmare when I first tried the Retinol 1%. Although I loved the results it was greasy and made my hairline very oily. Then I layered it with Niacinamide 10% and the consistency totally changed. It absorbed into my skin like a dream and it didn't feel tacky. The next morning my skin was hydrated and glowy, I definitely changed my mind about this product!
Great video! I mostly use glycolic acid products now by Alpha skin care, highly recommend them, but I heard The Ordinary’s 7% glycolic acid toner is good. Totally agree about the Inkey List’s succinic acid, it’s such a good product! The Alpha Arbutin did nothing for me, unfortunately. I still really love The Ordinary’s Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, it’s great to add to a moisturizer for added benefits.
I know I need heavy moisturizers in winter and more occlusive sunscreens for skiing but I have recently discovered that the change of seasons takes a while to affect my skin and I end up blaming the products instead of the weather. For years I have been abandoning products without thinking about this. I suspect that most of the things that have stopped agreeing with me (my stronger retinols, exfoliating acids, vitamin C, cleansers) will probably be fine again come summer.
I also love the lactic acid! Use it both on my face and my arms that have red dots, and it's so much better now! I have skin that's a bit on the dry side, so I only use the niacinamide when my skin starts to feel a bit prone to breakouts. I mix it with a moisturizing serum and that really seems to work!
I'm really excited to see what TO will release this year 😅. To be honest, I think they held back some new products last year because of Covid and the whole supply management problem. I guess they started 2021 really well with the concealers, but I'm looking forward to seeing some other option of cleanser and maybe a new direct acid or a hydrating toner 🙏💜
Heyyy!!! I can’t stop watching bc all of your videos!! Yours amazing and I appreciate you so much! If you are open to video requests, any chance you can make a video solely on body acne and scaring/hyperpigmentation?? I’ve suffered from bacne for more than 8 years and it seems to be getting worse and worse. And with my dark skin, scaring and dark spot are so obvious. Any product suggestions? :) Thankyou!
Thank you so so much for your love and support and also for your video suggestion which I would be delighted to film as thats such a great idea for a video... sending you lots of love xxxx
Haha omg I love this video. I’m definitely gonna pretend the idea from the video was inspired by me. I left that comment in the old video about the Lactic acid 10% (how it was funny it’s your holy grail now but not before) which you responded to saying it shows how we can change our mind 😁 As always, thanks for the amazing content and knowledge ❤️❤️
The product that I changed my mind on was the niacinamide 10% + zinc 1%. I used it for about two months or maybe even more and it just didn’t work for me. I have combination skin so the product somehow made my cheeks drier and my T-zone oilier which of course caused outbreaks...yikes 😬 Afterwards I chose to totally cut out the product from my skincare routine and boyyy my skin is glowing 💁♀️😂 ps. I absolutely can’t wait for your skincare launch!!! 🥳
I used not to like the Vitamin C from Facetheorie, at the beginning my skin did not like, so I stop using it (and ps I wrote them and they were so amazing, Facetheory really has the best costumer service) I was using instead tranexamic acid (same brand they exchange it for free and send it to Germany at no cost for me) long story short, I didn't know what to do with the Vitamin C serum, I felt it was bad to just put it in the garbage, so I tried again, I don't know what changed but this time my skin was loving it!!! And I can apply both tranexamic acid and vitamin c on same routine, and now I love it! I still don't know what changed with my skin, but I am super happy 💕 tschüss Rob!! Have a lovely rest of the day 😘
Happy Friday Celia... I am just going through the comments and I have just seen it... I think this is not as clear cut as maybe it seems sometimes and so I hope companies will come out and share with us whether they will be using the work around which is being given and which products it applies to.. sending you lots of love xxxxx
I flipping love your videos! So do you think there is a benefit to using Alpha Arbutin with Re: Pigment? And once I get my hyperpigmentation under control can I maintain with just the Alpha Arbutin? Lots of love, stay warm!!
I flipping love the word flipping, am I right in thinking you may be from the north of the Uk lol as everyone in Leeds where I am from says it lol... I think its a great idea to maintain with just alpha arbiter to save costs but I dont think there is a huge benefit suing it at the same time as the re pigment, it won't impact the re pigment but won't add much additional benefit.. hope this makes sense and sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin 😂 I’m in Colorado but I flipping say flipping all of the time! That’s so fun to know you use it too! I was wondering if you were going to laugh at me over it. 🤣 Thanks so much again for the help! - Rachel
Haha, I always get so confused with time zones, Happy Morning hun lol... Let me know what you think of them when you try them, I hope you love them as much as me xxxx
Hey, Rob! Long time listener, first time caller here :-). I've watched for a while now, and I really enjoy your videos; they're helpful, informative and you're a very likable person. I'm glad to see that you're starting to look into the lens more, which is a definite improvement, but I write to ask if it would be possible to slow down how fast you talk? As someone with anxiety, it's difficult for me to watch videos with people who talk super fast because it makes me anxious. I ask because I feel like it's possible I'm not alone. Be well, friend!
Thank you so so much for supporting the channel and its so lovely to hear from you.. thank you for your feedback too, I know I talk a little fast which is something I am working on so hopefully you will see the change in the coming months... sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin you're one of my newest favorite content creators! I really value your opinion, trust your opinion and just generally enjoy spending time with you. Has anyone ever told you that you favor Hugh Grant? I heard you say you were "Northern". Whereabouts is that?
Just ordered some of the ordinary products after seeing your videos 😃 just a little confuse if the argireline 10% solution gonna help with my smile lines!😑
:) I am so so glad its working as well for you as it is for me... I love love love this serum so much its one of my favourties for sure... I hope all is amazing with you and sending you lots of love xxxx
Love your videos! How would you compare the lactic acid 10% to the mandelic acid 10%? Which one is more suitable for drier skin with hyperpigmentation?
Hi hun thank you so so much and thank you so much for supporting the channel... Thats a great question and I would go for the lactic which is as gentle as the mandolin but will give quicker results and also is proven to be more effective on hyperpigmentation... hope this helps... Sending you lots of love xxxx
hi mas 🤗 you are my go-to YTber for The Ordinary/Deciem products (and other skincare). ive started using the mandelic acid 10% (gentlest?), then plan to move up to lactic acid 5% - then 10%. i did try the glycolic acid 7% once and it is stronger than the mandelic 10%. how do you recommend i move from gentlest to strongest direct acid - i know the percentages can be misleading. thanks 😁
Hi how are you? My skin got so much better after I have started to follow you. My skin care for the day time has 2%bha toner , alpha arbutrin, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid I'm currently using the cerave regular moisturizer, my question is can I use the ceravesa moisturizer instead of the regular one ? Thanks in advance. You are amazing keep shining.
Awww thank you so so much hun and thats so lovely of you to say... yes you can use thei moisturiser in place of the normal one no problem at all... sending lots of love xxxx
Hi hun thank tank you so so much for watching.. I used it a while ago and loved it, was so hydrating and my skin loved it but its been out of stock since which is annoying so i havent been able to use it since... sending you lots of love xxxx
Hi Rob! Thanks for the nice content as always :) I want to try the lactic acid but I can't decide on the percentage. Is it too strong to start with 10%? (Also is it fine to use moisturizer as a final step after the Survival 30?) Thank you so much!
Hey hun, its totally fine to use a moisturiser after any of the survival if you want to.. I would start with the 5% lactic see how it works on your skin then work up to the 10% if your skin tolerates the 5% well.. Sending you lots of love xxxx
I am actually trying it out at the moment so I will let you know what I think in the coming month once I have given it a full test... sending you lots of love xxxx
Hey hun thats a great question.. I haven't tried those specific brands but I loved the chemistry brand and so I am keen to try them and will pop some products on order to try them out.. sending you lots of love xxxx
Hey hun, I hope all is amazing with you... I did as I loved it but it oxidised really quickly.. I still think its a good product but I would keep it in the fridge to stop this from happening if you have it... sending lots of love xxxx
I so badly want to use and love the SubQ skin, but something in there doesn’t agree with my skin.😩 I have used it several times all over my face and a little on my neck where it especially leaves me dry and really irritated. Is it possible that my skin needs to get used to it like a retinol?? Please say yes!
Hi hun thank you so so much for watching and it sounds to me that you are sensitive to something in the product as you shouldn't have to get used to a peptide.. I would recommend the geek and gorgeous liquid hydration which is a great alternative and should work well on increasing hydration and evening out the skin tone... sending you lots of love xxxxx
@@MadAboutSkin Thanks for the advice and recommendation. My main reason for this purchase was because I wanted to incorporate peptides into my routine. (Never mind how much you rave about it. Lol) After a bit of research the sub q seemed like a much better product with more beneficial ingredients than TO ones.
Which one is more affective? That lactic acid or the glycolic toner? I’m using the glycolic toner and it works for me but I’m wondering if the lactic acid is better/more affective? 🤔
I personally find the lactic acid more effective as you get the same results but its more hydrating so if you have dry skin its a must... If you have oily skin then i would stick with the glycolic as it will be drying a little which is not a bad thing to minimise some of the oil.. I hope this makes sense.. sending you lots of love xxxx
For me, I’ve changed my mind about the foundations. When they initially launched, I loved them. Then they stopped working for my skin. Same with the lactic acid. The initial launch was in a gel base and I enjoyed it a lot. Now it’s watery. I didn’t enjoy it after the reformulation but may pick it up again, to try. It has been a while 😆 I also no longer use The hyaluronic acid. It’s in so many of my other products. Looking forward to the live tomorrow! Have an awesome rest of your Friday 😄
Thank you so so much Tina and Happy Friday... Haha we had the total opposite take on the foundation which suggests it has been reformulated... I have a new ring light for the live tomorrow so we will see what that does for the lighting situation lol and goes with the new camera so hope it all works lol... Sending you lots of love xxxx
Hi hun thank you so so much for watching.. I would say of all the acids, Lactic acid is the best for hyperpigmentation and worked really well for me for sure... sending you lots of love xxxx
I just checked and its out of stock again on Cult Beauty which is where I last saw it.. so annoying as it does seem to be out of stock in many places now.. I would recommend the geek and gorgeous one for sure as a good affordable dupe... sending you lots of love xxxx
You can't even get the Ordinary Azelaic Acid in Canada. You can only get azelaic acid products by prescription here. I had to order the Ordinary Azelaic Acid from the UK 😔😔😔
Yes dear..Try their 5% instead, any AHA will be tolerable up to 5%, more than that might be too much for some..Hope this helps, I've just learned these from watching skin care videos..😊🇵🇭
@@MadAboutSkin omg i love you and your skin care videos so much!!! you are absolutely amazing and I binge watch you! Keep doing what you are doing! YOUR AMAZING! stay safe lots of love!
I hate the ordinary. I got the niacinamide and zinc and it messed up my skin. My skin has huge blisters and painful acne all along my jawline. I will never purchase another product from them
Oh gosh I am sorry to hear you had that experience and it sounds to me like you had a sever reaction to it.. I hope your skin has cleared up since... sending you lots of love xxxx
It took my skin a couple of months to get used to the product, I had a few small pimples, so only used it 2/3 times weekly. I think many people use far too much product and use it daily or even twice daily. I now use it every other day and 1 to 2 drops. It's had an amazing result of many people, even with acne sufferers. You can opt for 5% niacinamide from other brands. Potentially you could have a reaction with Zinc. Sorry to hear it didn't work for up you and hope your skin has cleared up x
@@mc3561 hey same thing I thought and then I picked up 5% niacinamide serum even though same thing happened, and finally after knowing some people do react to niacinamide as it helps to control sebum production but being dry skin beauty with oily t zone , niacinamide messed up with my natural sebum production made my skin more dryer and hence I started to break out due to skin's natural respond to produce more sebum
Hey guys and welcome to todays video where I give you an update on where I stand on products from The Ordinary. I always believe its fine to say we have changed our minds on products as our understanding, tastes and skin evolve so I wanted to keep you up to date.. Leave me a comment to let me know The Ordinary products you have changed your mind on.. Sending you lots of love xxxx
I actually applaud people who change their mind/view point. I know I can change my opinions over time based on new information, new experiences etc. especially when it comes to skincare! There are so many variables with skincare ie your skin at any given moment, the ingredients, other things in your routine... that is why every product I test and review - I usually give it one 2nd chance in my testing phase to be sure it wasn’t a variable in my routine messing with my opinion.
I love using the Lactic Acid for my body too. Just mix a few drops with a pump of body lotion. Highly recommended😊
Hey...I’m first again!! 👏👏👏 Totally agree with you on peptides. Started my skincare routine with TO Buffet and Matrixyl and thought the Matrixyl was so much nicer. Now I’m addicted to Hylamide’s SubQ Skin.
Haha Celia I think Hylamide put something magical in the SubQ skin as everyone I know is addicted to it and cant get enough... My skin loves it and it goes so well under the eye too and gives some great benefits... sending you lots of love from a sub zero UK so may need to plan a trip to you just to warm up lol xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin It was 54 degrees F this morning!!! ☀️
@@celiareed1402 Jealous doesnt even cover it lol... I would take anything above freezing right now lol xxxx
Hi Rob, It's Terry from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Just when I thought you couldn't get any better ....! ! ! Thank you so much for your videos! I have learned more from your channel than all the other skincare influencers combined (no offence Hyram and James ;) You have the perfect balance of knowledge, humility, entertainment and humour. My rosacea, fungal acne prone skin thanks you!!
Awww thank you so so much hun, I am so glad you loving the content and I honestly appreciate the love and support so much.. Sending you lots of love to Calgary where I assume its just as cold as it is here in the UK right now lol xxxxx
I agree, he’s too adorable and humble. He deserves more subscribers!!!!
Love this!!!! I really appreciate your message at the end. It is refreshing to hear that and be reassured that those of us on a tight budget can find effective quality skincare too. Sometimes I feel like I must be missing out if I can't purchase more expensive products. Glad to hear that's not true. Thank you!!!!
Hi Hun, I hope all is amazing with you... Oh I hate the idea that people think skincare needs to be a luxury as I would always say to people using a product regularly is more important than choosing an expensive one you only use infrequently because of the cost.. The Ordinary is one of my favourite brands as its so effective and so affordable meaning good skin is avaliable to everyone... sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin Your the best! When you have oily acne prone problem aging skin like I do, it's a challenge incorporating so many ingredients and trying to get the routines and the layering to work together and not be overwhelmed or have skin react. You provide so much helpful information and encouragement too. Thanks to you and others, I am figuring this out and my skin is happy, without going into debt for it lol. The inkey list and the ordinary have been lifesavers and your recommendations are marvelous.
I recently tried TO serum foundation and fell in love with it. It covers much better than I expected and it feels like I am wearing nothing on my skin, which is very important to me. I've bought the concealer based on your earlier video and believe I will really enjoy it.
OMG I am so so glad your trying the concealer, I hope you love it as much as me and I cant wait to hear what you think... sending you lots of love xxxx
Absolutely love how you admit you change your mind. So many other skincare influencers/ experts can have too much ego to admit they were wrong or changed their mind etc Thank you for being honest and true to your self. Keep up the good work and can not wait till the release date of your own brand! P.S I dropped you a message on Instagram a few weeks ago :) Take care, have a lovely evening.
OK Rob, how is this possible? We seem to be skincare "twins" when it comes to Deciem products. The Buffet cause strange red bumps on my forehead, the azelaic acid pilled terribly and didn't play well with other products, glycolic acid was too rough on my skin where the lactic acid 10% is soothing. I love the niacinamide and don't get any drying when paired with my SubQ mist. And the peeling solution is my no. 1 face treatment, leaving my skin glowy and soft as a baby's bum!😂 This video is a "DIng, Ding, Ding" in my book! And, the one thing we CAN be sure of is our skin is going to change over the years.... which meand we must adjust what products we are using!❤️❤️
Haha Patti, we can be Deciem twins for sure.. I think we have a similar approach to skincare which is that its not often the product which is the issue but the way we use it and whether it works for our skin type... I think if people take care to work out the products which go with their skin type and then make sure they dont overdo them then we would all have better skin for sure lol... I hope all is wonderful with you, its so so so cold here in the UK and we are supposed to be having even more snow on the way so I will be wrapping up warm this weekend for sure... sending you lots of love xxxx
I wanted to thank you!
I was using TO buffet and having experiencing some oil resurfacing and breakouts, that were once controlled, and not having a clue for what was going wrong with my skincare routine. After seeing this video I stopped the buffet and in two days my skin was recovering and the breakouts stopped.
I will put this product aside, it's not working for me. But fortunately it's working (very well) with my mom, so will not be wasted.
Thank you for your honest review.
Just seen that Alisha Keys skincare brand has launched in the UK and it looks surprisingly good for a celeb brand. Would love to see you review it 😄
Love the video and it's messege! I have a very low-budget right now, so I think I'm going to buy TO sunscreen. Kinda unrelated, but this hoodie is extremely pretty!! The colour is amazing
Awww thank you so so much hun thats so lovely of you to say... I hope you love the spf, let me know what you think of it once you have tried it... sending you lots of love xxxx
Hi... loving your channel and fairly new to all of this! So your giving me a great start. Is there a limit to the amount of “treatments” you put in your skincare routine at once? I’m looking for fine lines aging and breakouts (oily to com skin) x
Just ordered the 5% version of the Lactic acid to begin with! Thank you for the recommendation! :)
Its a total pleasure hun and i hope you love it as much as i do... let me know what you think... Sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin of course!! :) sending love and all the good vibes from Cyprus!
I love lactic acid 10% but can't use more than twice a week i get purge. Don't use anymore the buffet i have repleaced it with the inkey list peptide moisturizer which is lovely on my skin. My holy grail at the moment is the G&G HA5 LIGHT my skin is great. I am sending U hugs from Rome and thank you for all your advices
I am a bit scared to use it in case of purging!! I have never had serious acne issues but I do get some pimples here and there sometimes! I wanted to give it a go but I'm scared cos I don't have any breakouts at the moment...I have some hyperpigmentation on my chin though. Currently using products from a local Cypriot herbal dermatologist plus some ordinary products: niacinamide, squalane, rose hip seed oil, marula oil, aha bha peeling solution, Vitamin c derivative and argireline. I fully recommend them for clearing skin. I am also on a prescription retinol a couple nights a week. Hopefully I muster the bravery to use lactic acid :)
Also love The Ordinary peeling solution. I got purging from it the first few weeks and I was on the fence, but now my cystic acne is GONE. I've never had an exfoliant work so quickly and consistently. But you have to be careful to not over do it, sometimes twice a week is perfect for me and sometimes I can only do it once a week. I think a lot of people use it too often, put too much on, wear it too long, I bet majority of the complaints are people not following directions.
Hi Rob prior to developing rosacea and using tretinoin, I liked the lactic acid and the "peel" from the ordinary. I couldn't use the lactic acid everyday and a max of a few minutes was enough with the peel for my skin. Now oh dear NO NO NO to both. I can't use a high strength lactic acid and instead use a PHA, whereas I can't use the peel at all - not even for a few seconds. My skin changed. The rosacea caused a surge in my sensitivity to a place where low ph products are a nightmare and I had to exclude all fragrance. I've always had eczema and fairly sensitive skin, but the rosacea and tretinoin use sent that sensitivity into hyperdrive. My skin does well with what I do use and has improved greatly with the tretinoin re bounce, texture, firming etc, but the cell turnover means I don't need much extra exfoliation anyway. I've used the buffet and the sub Q - they were fine, but I didn't see great results from either. The K beauty serums I use in their place also have peptides and give more soothing and brightening benefits. Azelaic acid has been a game changer though. i never liked the texture of the ordinary version on my dry skin, but I love the G&G and like the garden of wisdom version too. The face theory version is a bit too much for me due to the other ingredients included within it, but it will be excellent for oilier or less sensitive skin as it is a good product. Our skin does change over time, due to many factors eg other ingredients, weather, hormones etc etc etc and we can change our mind over any product due to this. Best wishes.
Just wondering what are your thoughts regarding blaming TO trend recently in skincare community. Couple days ago, I saw a graph that imply popularity of TO correlated to skincare barriers damage. I tried to find that post again (on Instagram), but couldn't so I wasn't able to check the sources. But I starts to see a lot people blames TO for multiple reasons: one ingredient focus, high %, too affordable, etc. I love TO - the brand saves my skin. And yes, not all TO products work for my skin, but I found that pin the blames onto one brand is a bit much. Of course, TO has plenty things to improve for sure, but I worry this fear mongering will scare people away from such a affordable but wonderful brand.
Hi hun, I find that trends come and go and some people in the community are quick to jump on things without considering the whole thing.. The Ordinary products have been through strict testing, does that mean they work for everyone, of course not but the notion that they are more likely to damage the skin barrier is ridiculous. The skin barrier is something which is impacted by a whole host of things and not just the products we use so it seems a little odd to pin this on one brand... sending you lots of love xxxx
The smartest people are constantly revising their understanding ❤️♥️💕! Fabulous video. Can’t wait to go back to subq but I’m still working my way through multiple buffet & cu lol!!
Thank you so so much hun and we should never be afraid to change our minds.. hope all is amazing with you and sending you lots of love xxxx
😳Darn it! That explains the reason why Buffet breaks me out!!!!! Thank you for explaining this! I couldn’t understand why everyone raved about it and each time I used Buffet....💥
Yeah it took me ages to work out what was breaking me out too hun... sending lots of love xxxx
Thanks for the vid! I recently switched out the Buffet for the Hylamide SubQ Skin and like the lighter texture. While I love Asian skincare I am going back to Deciem for most of my routine because it's so much easier to get.
I totally agree with you Monica, I like the feel of the sub q on the skin so much more and its hard to go back to the buffet once you have used it lol... sending you lots of love xxxx
Oooh 😊 Deciem. Thanks for this video!! Currently my entire skincare routine is The Ordinary 😌 and I have 0 complaints. Niacinamide+zinc, lactic acid 10%, caffeine+egcg, NMF+HA, glycolic acid toner, ethylated ascorbic acid, & buffet. Obviously I alternate these products and don't over exfoliate my skin. I've been under a rock for a while with trying to start "homeschooling" my 21 month old (time consuming prep) and also moving 🙊 Hope you're doing well!! Love and hugs 💕😊
I am doing amazingly well (lockdown aside lol), I hope all is wonderful with you... we are so blessed to have the ordinary in our lives as you can have an amazing routine for so little money which is amazing... sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin So happy to hear you're do amazingly 😊💕 I am also doing quite well (covid aside lol) my 21 month old daugther keeps me busy hahaha. And yes the ordinary is such a steal and it works well for me! 😌😊 Love and hugs
i'm dealing with crazy red pigmentation on my cheeks right now, using ordinary arbutin and paulas choice azelaic booster every morning and night and of course sunscreen. love the video as usual :) have a good night!x
It was a nightmare when I first tried the Retinol 1%. Although I loved the results it was greasy and made my hairline very oily. Then I layered it with Niacinamide 10% and the consistency totally changed. It absorbed into my skin like a dream and it didn't feel tacky. The next morning my skin was hydrated and glowy, I definitely changed my mind about this product!
Great video! I mostly use glycolic acid products now by Alpha skin care, highly recommend them, but I heard The Ordinary’s 7% glycolic acid toner is good. Totally agree about the Inkey List’s succinic acid, it’s such a good product! The Alpha Arbutin did nothing for me, unfortunately. I still really love The Ordinary’s Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, it’s great to add to a moisturizer for added benefits.
Yes I love their lactic acid way better then the glycolic acid toner too.
I totally agree hun its been so amazing for my skin since I started using it... sending you lots of love xxxx
I've not tried the glycolic acid, but I adore the 5% lactic acid serum.
I know I need heavy moisturizers in winter and more occlusive sunscreens for skiing but I have recently discovered that the change of seasons takes a while to affect my skin and I end up blaming the products instead of the weather. For years I have been abandoning products without thinking about this. I suspect that most of the things that have stopped agreeing with me (my stronger retinols, exfoliating acids, vitamin C, cleansers) will probably be fine again come summer.
I also love the lactic acid! Use it both on my face and my arms that have red dots, and it's so much better now! I have skin that's a bit on the dry side, so I only use the niacinamide when my skin starts to feel a bit prone to breakouts. I mix it with a moisturizing serum and that really seems to work!
Such a good hack hun thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xxxxx
I'm really excited to see what TO will release this year 😅. To be honest, I think they held back some new products last year because of Covid and the whole supply management problem.
I guess they started 2021 really well with the concealers, but I'm looking forward to seeing some other option of cleanser and maybe a new direct acid or a hydrating toner 🙏💜
Heyyy!!! I can’t stop watching bc all of your videos!! Yours amazing and I appreciate you so much!
If you are open to video requests, any chance you can make a video solely on body acne and scaring/hyperpigmentation??
I’ve suffered from bacne for more than 8 years and it seems to be getting worse and worse. And with my dark skin, scaring and dark spot are so obvious. Any product suggestions? :) Thankyou!
Thank you so so much for your love and support and also for your video suggestion which I would be delighted to film as thats such a great idea for a video... sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin your are the best ❤️❤️can’t wait :)
Haha omg I love this video. I’m definitely gonna pretend the idea from the video was inspired by me. I left that comment in the old video about the Lactic acid 10% (how it was funny it’s your holy grail now but not before) which you responded to saying it shows how we can change our mind 😁
As always, thanks for the amazing content and knowledge ❤️❤️
The product that I changed my mind on was the niacinamide 10% + zinc 1%. I used it for about two months or maybe even more and it just didn’t work for me. I have combination skin so the product somehow made my cheeks drier and my T-zone oilier which of course caused outbreaks...yikes 😬 Afterwards I chose to totally cut out the product from my skincare routine and boyyy my skin is glowing 💁♀️😂 ps. I absolutely can’t wait for your skincare launch!!! 🥳
I used not to like the Vitamin C from Facetheorie, at the beginning my skin did not like, so I stop using it (and ps I wrote them and they were so amazing, Facetheory really has the best costumer service) I was using instead tranexamic acid (same brand they exchange it for free and send it to Germany at no cost for me) long story short, I didn't know what to do with the Vitamin C serum, I felt it was bad to just put it in the garbage, so I tried again, I don't know what changed but this time my skin was loving it!!! And I can apply both tranexamic acid and vitamin c on same routine, and now I love it! I still don't know what changed with my skin, but I am super happy 💕 tschüss Rob!! Have a lovely rest of the day 😘
Happy Friday!! Did you have time to read my comment yesterday regarding Chinese regulations? ❤️❤️
Happy Friday Celia... I am just going through the comments and I have just seen it... I think this is not as clear cut as maybe it seems sometimes and so I hope companies will come out and share with us whether they will be using the work around which is being given and which products it applies to.. sending you lots of love xxxxx
I flipping love your videos! So do you think there is a benefit to using Alpha Arbutin with Re: Pigment? And once I get my hyperpigmentation under control can I maintain with just the Alpha Arbutin? Lots of love, stay warm!!
I flipping love the word flipping, am I right in thinking you may be from the north of the Uk lol as everyone in Leeds where I am from says it lol... I think its a great idea to maintain with just alpha arbiter to save costs but I dont think there is a huge benefit suing it at the same time as the re pigment, it won't impact the re pigment but won't add much additional benefit.. hope this makes sense and sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin 😂 I’m in Colorado but I flipping say flipping all of the time! That’s so fun to know you use it too! I was wondering if you were going to laugh at me over it. 🤣 Thanks so much again for the help! - Rachel
I received my concealer today oops, yesterday now. Can’t wait to try it!!
Haha, I always get so confused with time zones, Happy Morning hun lol... Let me know what you think of them when you try them, I hope you love them as much as me xxxx
Hey, Rob! Long time listener, first time caller here :-). I've watched for a while now, and I really enjoy your videos; they're helpful, informative and you're a very likable person. I'm glad to see that you're starting to look into the lens more, which is a definite improvement, but I write to ask if it would be possible to slow down how fast you talk? As someone with anxiety, it's difficult for me to watch videos with people who talk super fast because it makes me anxious. I ask because I feel like it's possible I'm not alone. Be well, friend!
Thank you so so much for supporting the channel and its so lovely to hear from you.. thank you for your feedback too, I know I talk a little fast which is something I am working on so hopefully you will see the change in the coming months... sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin you're one of my newest favorite content creators! I really value your opinion, trust your opinion and just generally enjoy spending time with you. Has anyone ever told you that you favor Hugh Grant? I heard you say you were "Northern". Whereabouts is that?
Just ordered some of the ordinary products after seeing your videos 😃 just a little confuse if the argireline 10% solution gonna help with my smile lines!😑
I tried the argeriline after Rob’s recommendation and I love it. It has really helped with my forehead lines and “turkey neck” issues.
It will help for sure hun.. it is such a good product and one I use every day on my smile lines... sending you lots of love xxxx
:) I am so so glad its working as well for you as it is for me... I love love love this serum so much its one of my favourties for sure... I hope all is amazing with you and sending you lots of love xxxx
Love your videos! How would you compare the lactic acid 10% to the mandelic acid 10%? Which one is more suitable for drier skin with hyperpigmentation?
Hi hun thank you so so much and thank you so much for supporting the channel... Thats a great question and I would go for the lactic which is as gentle as the mandolin but will give quicker results and also is proven to be more effective on hyperpigmentation... hope this helps... Sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin Thank you very much!
hi mas 🤗
you are my go-to YTber for The Ordinary/Deciem products (and other skincare).
ive started using the mandelic acid 10% (gentlest?), then plan to move up to lactic acid 5% - then 10%. i did try the glycolic acid 7% once and it is stronger than the mandelic 10%. how do you recommend i move from gentlest to strongest direct acid - i know the percentages can be misleading. thanks 😁
Hi how are you? My skin got so much better after I have started to follow you. My skin care for the day time has 2%bha toner , alpha arbutrin, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid I'm currently using the cerave regular moisturizer, my question is can I use the ceravesa moisturizer instead of the regular one ? Thanks in advance. You are amazing keep shining.
Awww thank you so so much hun and thats so lovely of you to say... yes you can use thei moisturiser in place of the normal one no problem at all... sending lots of love xxxx
My friend told me not to use the cera ve sa moisturizer with niacinamide and bha toner that's why I was confused thanks. I'll buy the sa cream then.
Just in time before i make my order from beauty bay , thank u 🥰
Its a total pleasure hun and I am so glad the video was useful... sending you lots of love xxxx
Talking of peptides, have you tried the polypep serum by facetheory? Our of stock at the moment but I wondered what your first impressions were?
Hi hun thank tank you so so much for watching.. I used it a while ago and loved it, was so hydrating and my skin loved it but its been out of stock since which is annoying so i havent been able to use it since... sending you lots of love xxxx
Hi Rob! Thanks for the nice content as always :) I want to try the lactic acid but I can't decide on the percentage. Is it too strong to start with 10%? (Also is it fine to use moisturizer as a final step after the Survival 30?) Thank you so much!
Hey hun, its totally fine to use a moisturiser after any of the survival if you want to.. I would start with the 5% lactic see how it works on your skin then work up to the 10% if your skin tolerates the 5% well.. Sending you lots of love xxxx
Hey Rob 👋 can u share your thoughts on axis y sunscreen 🌞.
I am actually trying it out at the moment so I will let you know what I think in the coming month once I have given it a full test... sending you lots of love xxxx
Have you tried the other DECIEM brands and feel they are just as good (Abnomaly, loopha, and HIF) ? Also, The Body Shop opinions.. go!
Hey hun thats a great question.. I haven't tried those specific brands but I loved the chemistry brand and so I am keen to try them and will pop some products on order to try them out.. sending you lots of love xxxx
One question about another brand: is it right, that you changed your opinion about the purito vitamin C serum from yeah to nay?
Hey hun, I hope all is amazing with you... I did as I loved it but it oxidised really quickly.. I still think its a good product but I would keep it in the fridge to stop this from happening if you have it... sending lots of love xxxx
I so badly want to use and love the SubQ skin, but something in there doesn’t agree with my skin.😩 I have used it several times all over my face and a little on my neck where it especially leaves me dry and really irritated.
Is it possible that my skin needs to get used to it like a retinol?? Please say yes!
Hi hun thank you so so much for watching and it sounds to me that you are sensitive to something in the product as you shouldn't have to get used to a peptide.. I would recommend the geek and gorgeous liquid hydration which is a great alternative and should work well on increasing hydration and evening out the skin tone... sending you lots of love xxxxx
@@MadAboutSkin Thanks for the advice and recommendation. My main reason for this purchase was because I wanted to incorporate peptides into my routine. (Never mind how much you rave about it. Lol)
After a bit of research the sub q seemed like a much better product with more beneficial ingredients than TO ones.
Which one is more affective? That lactic acid or the glycolic toner?
I’m using the glycolic toner and it works for me but I’m wondering if the lactic acid is better/more affective? 🤔
I personally find the lactic acid more effective as you get the same results but its more hydrating so if you have dry skin its a must... If you have oily skin then i would stick with the glycolic as it will be drying a little which is not a bad thing to minimise some of the oil.. I hope this makes sense.. sending you lots of love xxxx
For me, I’ve changed my mind about the foundations. When they initially launched, I loved them. Then they stopped working for my skin.
Same with the lactic acid. The initial launch was in a gel base and I enjoyed it a lot. Now it’s watery. I didn’t enjoy it after the reformulation but may pick it up again, to try. It has been a while 😆
I also no longer use The hyaluronic acid. It’s in so many of my other products.
Looking forward to the live tomorrow! Have an awesome rest of your Friday 😄
Thank you so so much Tina and Happy Friday... Haha we had the total opposite take on the foundation which suggests it has been reformulated... I have a new ring light for the live tomorrow so we will see what that does for the lighting situation lol and goes with the new camera so hope it all works lol... Sending you lots of love xxxx
You deserve more subs
Thank you so so much hun xxxx
Did the lactic acid helped with your hyperpigmentation too?
Hi hun thank you so so much for watching.. I would say of all the acids, Lactic acid is the best for hyperpigmentation and worked really well for me for sure... sending you lots of love xxxx
I found the ordinary sunscreen irritating to my skin too!
I am so glad it wasn't just me lol as I thought it only happened on my skin.. I hope all is amazing with you and sending you lots of love xxxx
Hi please help me i use facetheory naicinamid serum in the morning.can i use this serum at night befor retinol i use psulas choic 0.3% serum.
Hi hun thank you so so much for watching and yes it can be used before it no problem... sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin thank you so much you are such a nice man.please i fear to use vitamin A,can you tell me a good peptite which i use evry day.🙂
Where did you find the ordinary Azelaic acid in stock?! I have not been able to find it for months!😩
I just checked and its out of stock again on Cult Beauty which is where I last saw it.. so annoying as it does seem to be out of stock in many places now.. I would recommend the geek and gorgeous one for sure as a good affordable dupe... sending you lots of love xxxx
You can't even get the Ordinary Azelaic Acid in Canada. You can only get azelaic acid products by prescription here. I had to order the Ordinary Azelaic Acid from the UK 😔😔😔
Believe it or not, when it was sold out everywhere, I found some in Next out of all places. You may want to check there.
can sensitive skins start off with the 10% lactic acid or is that too strong?
Yes dear..Try their 5% instead, any AHA will be tolerable up to 5%, more than that might be too much for some..Hope this helps, I've just learned these from watching skin care videos..😊🇵🇭
Hey hun, I would start with the 5% then work up to the 10% if your skin gets on well with it... sending lots of love xxxx
The ordinary ascorbic acid 8% & alpha arbutin is it possible to get comodones with this?
No it should be fine and not cause them.. sending you lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin 🥰
how is azelaic acid always in stock - I cannot find it anywhere?!
I keno a number of people have said the same, maybe I have just always been lucky when I have come to buy it... sending lots of love xxxx
@@MadAboutSkin omg i love you and your skin care videos so much!!! you are absolutely amazing and I binge watch you! Keep doing what you are doing! YOUR AMAZING! stay safe lots of love!
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I hate the ordinary. I got the niacinamide and zinc and it messed up my skin. My skin has huge blisters and painful acne all along my jawline. I will never purchase another product from them
Oh gosh I am sorry to hear you had that experience and it sounds to me like you had a sever reaction to it.. I hope your skin has cleared up since... sending you lots of love xxxx
It took my skin a couple of months to get used to the product, I had a few small pimples, so only used it 2/3 times weekly. I think many people use far too much product and use it daily or even twice daily. I now use it every other day and 1 to 2 drops. It's had an amazing result of many people, even with acne sufferers. You can opt for 5% niacinamide from other brands. Potentially you could have a reaction with Zinc. Sorry to hear it didn't work for up you and hope your skin has cleared up x
@@mc3561 hey same thing I thought and then I picked up 5% niacinamide serum even though same thing happened, and finally after knowing some people do react to niacinamide as it helps to control sebum production but being dry skin beauty with oily t zone , niacinamide messed up with my natural sebum production made my skin more dryer and hence I started to break out due to skin's natural respond to produce more sebum
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Thank you so much for watching hun xxxx