Holy Grail Skincare for 2025! My Most-Used & Most-Loved from 2024 🤯
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would you ever do a deep dive on Platinum products? they have some cutting edge, and unique ingredients that I've never seen anywhere else. would love to know what you think of them
would love to see a video on that as well! i am overwhelmed by their product selection and having trouble understanding some of them ....im interested in trying some of the products they look very unique
You’re just a plethora of fabulous information. It’s really fun to look at you too because you exude the healthy gorgeous skin care results that we all want thank you thank you a lot.
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What a nice thing to say ♥️
So true that in perimenopause and beyond, hydration in the form of mists, moisturizers etc are highly valued and they never drop from my routine, it's that instant skin gratification that's so needed in this stage of life!
I came here to say this, can't live without my hydration mists! The Pranarom brand is nice
Yes!!!
Great video! Both of those masks are great! Thank you Penn!
Thank you Jodylynn! I hope you are well lady! So nice to see you here ♥️♥️
Penn, you got me hooked on the Photozyme products. I use daily!
That makes me so happy, I truly believe they are like insurance policies against skin cancer. Obviously no guarantees that it’ll never happen but it certainly helps to protect against skin cancer. That’s huge in my book. ♥️
I ordered the LED hat . I hope it helps me , I'm not shedding now but no regrowth . Thanks for the discount link .
Saturdays are my fave UA-cam skincare days because of your uploads, Penny 😊❤. Couldn't agree more on how fabulous the Photozyme serum is. I've also fallen back in love with Niod's CAIS (it firms and brightens the skin so well) and I recently discovered a teeny tiny pigment inhibitor serum called the Mastic Ampoule by Mastina. It's amazing for helping with stubborn pigmentation. Wishing you a lovely weekend!
Oh I have to look that ampoule up! Thank you for sharing!
You look extra pretty today. Your nails are beautiful, and I love that sweater!! ❤
Thank you so much! That’s so nice of you to say 🥹♥️
Started watching skincare videos during COVID lockdown. 5 years later and you’re still my OG favorite ❤️
Oh my gosh!! Thank you, that means so much to me 🥹🥹
💯% without a doubt my favorite!
- Brandon (from VA)
Me too! I discovered Penny in lockdown. Got me into micro-needling. How much do we all know now about beaity products, five years later ? Thanks Penny ❤
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE ❤️
I absolutely love your Favorite/Holy Grail products, thank you! Do you think you could put the prices on the screen when you show the item? I know they can change but it gives your viewers an idea of the price range and helps us sometimes use that as a deciding factor. Thank you so much for all you do Penn 😊
I will note that! I’ll try and go back and add prices to the ingredient deck graphics I make- then maybe I won’t forget to put the price on the screen. I totally get it, I’ll do my best! ♥️♥️
I have to try that Photozyme C! I have the Photozyme serum & body moisturizer and I’m currently on my second round. I’m hooked! 💜💜💖
Love the Phitozyme DNA repair. Started using it last year thanks to you! You have the best recommendations!
Thank you Elizabeth! ♥️
Happy Saturday lady 😊😊
I have gone all in on Photozyme and have decided it’s going to be the one product I don’t worry about using too liberally, including doing the eye and lip masks. So far my under eye concealer application is looking a lot better! Now I’m just waiting for the next good discount to try the vitamin C. 🤣
Love your videos!!! You have become part of my life. Like a sister that ive never spoke to.😂❤ I do the same with the mask doing the dishes. My skin is better because of you
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That makes me so happy!
I feel like that too. I really want to start doing meet-ups so we can all hang out. It’s a goal of mine this year!!
I love the Photozyme body cream, I also use it on my face, great texture, no fragrance, and no issues for my very sensitive skin, on the contrary it's very soothing... I used it everyday in the hot African summer, where the sun will get to you no matter the sunscreen or any other kind of protection (unfortunately I forgot the serum at home but I will start to use it now that I'm back). Also got them for a great price thanks to Penn's code!
@@liviusss so glad to know someone else is using the Photozyme body cream on the face, I was hoping to get it to use on both!
I sometimes use the body as an overnight “mask”….i love it!!
But I play with my skincare all the time lol
@@cocoazen does the body lotion have the same benefits as the face lotion? I would totally use it on the face if it's the same!
@@saskia.... I'm not sure but I remember Penn talking about it being something she liked, but (if I remember correctly and I hope I'm not misquoting) maybe not as much as she loved the DNA Repair Serum. If you can get the Serum do that! :) I want to use the body lotion for my face bc the face serum has barley extract which I can't use (so bummed!)
Needed a refill of the Youth Recovery so this was perfect timing! Got the Power Duo, excited to try the C+E 🎉
They dropped this amazing sale in our lap today too! No codes or anything needed which is so cool 😍
Happy Saturday! ♥️
Penn! Can you please review platinum skin cares latest launch? 🙏🏻
Yes!!
@ yay!!! Thank you!! Can’t wait for that one! 🥰
I have all the products you just spoke about. I got protocol retinol before even watching your video. You are the best. Thank you so much for everything. ❤💕
Isn’t that Protocol product amazing? They really knocked it out of the park on that one!
The protocol vitamin C sounds very promising and I haven’t really found a vitamin C that I wanted to try yet, but maybe this is the one❤
Just got my Photozyme C+E and can’t wait to try. Making a list here of other products… though several I’m already using bc of you!❤❤ love when you post your faves! Still so hesitant to try an LED mask bc of my melasma!
@@mariavotto6069 me too! I read from some women in Penn's Facebook group that the Mayasama brand has a switch to turn off NIR, the one that can contribute in some people to more brown spots, so that might be a good option?
Hi, dear skincare friend, Penn! I hope you're doing great today! I couldn't agree more with your HG products of 2024 in Photozyme youth recovery and Photozyme Vit C. I use both (thanks to you) and feel they are the best of the best. I bought the Maysama face and neck LED's. I'm anxious to use them, but I haven't figured out when. I've considered when I first wake, but I don't know if all my skincare from the night before would be gone and not a hindrance. Any other time would be after cleansing. Even with using Photozyme Youth Recovery, my skin is so tight, dry, and uncomfortable I don't want to go even the 10 minutes without my hydrating products.
I just ordered the Maelobe Peptide Sserum! I've also previously bought the DNA youth recovery serum, which is an amazing product, but it's so pricey for regular use. I wish there was a more affordable alternative. Would you create a video highlighting your top 10 budget-friendly products? I love your Saturday videos♥️♥️
Thank you for being here Janet! I am working on a fun DNA repair video and I found a great option that’s more affordable 😍
I’m working on a discount too so that’ll make it even better!
I’ll share asap!!
You introduced me to Protocol products. I have the Vit C, Retinal, and Water Lock. Soooo good and when they sent me the wrong product, they corrected right away without giving me grief. My Vitamin C is still clear looking after a month and that NEVER happens 🙂❤️
I just got their C (with my replenishment of the retinal) and I’m excited to give it a go!! I just have to alternate with my photozyme C bc I love that one too much to give up. 🤣
Hard to give up the DNA repair for sure!
I use the youth recovery because of you. Love it!
I’m so glad!! Cheers to healthy skin!
Thanks for sharing. I love cosrx retinal, snail essence & cream.
I appreciate you !
I love your videos. Thank you!
Oh thank you Diane! That’s so kind of you 🥹🥹
Love your videos!!! I’m learning so much 😊
Thank you! That makes me so happy!!
I'm right there with you Penny with my love of DNA repair enzymes. I'm testing Cipher Skincare 'Night Shift' serum which has a triple-enzyme DNA repair complex derived from Icelandic arctic microalgae. A very nourishing serum. Lots of love from your fans in Kiwiland
Oh Cipher is SO unique! I love their concepts! The 88mph is super cool too!
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE I wish I could show you my before/after photos using their eye serum. Its been fairly amazing at lifting the upper lids.
As always I have many of them I will definitely stick with the photos. I love them both and my red light mask is different but I’m not going to switch until it dies. I enjoyed today’s video and I appreciate you sharing what information you have with us. Keep it up I found you during Covid and been following you ever since you’ve also sent me Total a couple other influencers that I like so thank you for that. Have a great day Penny❤
Thank you so much for being here with me all this time! Can you believe Covid started FIVE years ago? How does time go so fast??
Anyway, I appreciate you Jerry ♥️ I hope you have a great weekend 🙂🙂
Thanks penny I just thinking why the influencers change the products every time but you stick with these products 💝 love u
I do lol
It might get a little repetitive but I try to reinforce the education so that we all make good, educated decisions. I LOVE to try new things. I do all the time but sadly it’s not often that any of the new WOWS me.
But it is a really fun experiment lol
@PENNSMITHSKINCARE I know you some time change but at the same time you update with new effective products based on science . But some influencers every week have new products that confuse me to use the old one or buy the new . Because we all need effective products that help skin damage . Thanks penny the or always suggest good ,effective products
The Photozyme is fabulous. I saw your interview with the inventor. His skin was the seller for me. I’m on auto delivery for day and night treatments
I agree, it’s my most prized piece of skincare.
In my personal life I have ALL my family and friends using it lol
My aunt is here from Florida and I gave her my body lotion and told her to slather herself!
Just so good. ♥️
Hi Penn! I’ve been a huge fan forever!
Do you have any videos about your health transformation? I’d love to know more about your diet and lifestyle changes!! You look great. As a 51 yo old struggling with hormones and body changes - love to know what’s working for you ❤
I haven’t done any videos on it but nutshell is I quit drinking alcohol (although I had a glass of wine on my husbands birthday ((which happens to also be my birthday)) and also on new years….) and I cut out sugar almost completely for quite a while. I eat a little sugar now but not a lot. I prioritize protein and fiber like it’s my job and I lift heavy weights. I use transdermal estradiol and I take micronized progesterone orally. I have topical testosterone too - I need to get better at using it.
Of all the things….eliminating alcohol made the biggest impact. I sleep better, I eat better and I feel better to actually want to exercise.
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@ ugh yes giving up alcohol- do you have an oura ring? The difference in sleep quality shown with the oura app on non alcohol evenings is crazy and undeniable!!
Thanks so much for the information- you are so sweet to respond to fan comments!! That’s a big job!
Would you say you lean keto carnivore or anything similar in your diet? How do you prefer to get your fiber? Thank you so much!! I think your peeps would love a video because although you’ve always been a stunner the way you’ve leaned down is pretty remarkable ❤️
Keep being awesome!! You’ve helped me so much in improving my skin over the last 6 or 7 years. I’m an Np and big time skin care nerd
I love that I’m using so many of these products because of you! Question about the mask. I got the current body series 2 for my birthday in January and I’ve been using the eye shields because it’s so bright without it. I was just wondering, do you use them or just deal with the red in your eyes? Is it ok not to use them? Thanks!
The retinol product you're talking about is labeled on the bottle and on the sales page: retinOL. Yes, retinol does eventually convert to retinaldehyde, but according to ther sales page, what's in the bottle is retinOL.
No, according to their site it is a retinaldehyde at .1%
When you look at the ingredients you will see that it has retinol and also retinal.
They are playing on the term retinol like Kleenex.
Here’s a quote from their site:
Key Active: 0.1% retinal, the enzyme-calibrated form of retinol. (i.e., naturally-occuring retinaldehyde)
Appreciate you Sister❤
lol my actual sister’s name is Ginny 🥹♥️
So thank you sister ♥️
I appreciate you for being here!
@ Really that’s so awesome!!! It is rare I find someone with the same spelling. I am from the south everyone is my sister’s lol❤️
@ginnyleedays well her name is Virginia but we call her Ginny. She is the sweetest human to walk the planet so Ginny is forever a sweetheart name to me ♥️😍
@ Awwe that made my day. I am Geneva but have always used Ginny!!!!
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Hi Penn. Have you tried the Ordinary 2% retinaldehyde? If you have, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thank you!
Also did you get the new platinum microneedle infusion yet? Got my stuff the minute it was announced and needled with it today- can’t wait to see what results I get!
It’s on my list!!!
On a side note, you are such a radiant breathe of fresh air. Wish i could get some of these in Australia
That is so nice of you 🥹
Love your through reviews. Think I need to revamp my skincare routine
What’s your routine now? Sometimes even a swap or an add (or remove actually) can “revamp” without a complete overhaul!
@ using Naturium multi peptide, naturium azelaic topical acid 10%, good molecules niacinamide brightening toner , Ordinary retinol in squalene , always sunscreen ..HaruHaru Wonder and Aestura atobarrier cream . Open to any changes u recommend… my skin is combo dry/normal. Prequel cleanser . Under eye is Kielhls creamy eye treatment. And a great age of 72 yrs young. LOL
Still spray every now and the.n…The Derma Boost rejuvenating spray mist
ok, new LED mask and Photozyme dna repair ordered. ❤
Ahhhhh I hope you love them both!! You should watch the hacks video too- so many great ways to use that Photozyme ♥️
@ I've already had.. looking forward to start using it.. ❤️ thanks for all your work
@pennsmithskincare I'd love to see you do an AM/PM skincare routine video. I'm interested in the DNA recovery but am unsure where to use it in my routine. Before vit c? After? At night? In the morning? Both? If both before or after retinol product. I'd love to see your routine!
Penny has done videos in the past several months on her AM and PM skincare routines. You can do a search, penn smith skincare routine, to pull up the videos.
@db-gb5xi thank you! I thought she must have at some point i must have missed them. I'll do a search!
Thank you! I also have a blog with my routine and also really helpful tips to arrange your routine
www.pennsmithskincare.com/post/your-ultimate-skincare-routine-morning-night-head-to-toe
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@PENNSMITHSKINCARE @db-gb5xi Thank you I found it!!!
Love the video! No surprises but good to reinforce. Can you also link the lipgloss you are wearing in this video? Thx!
Hi! Thank you ♥️♥️
I had on Greige lipliner from Dior and cream cup from Mac then blotted and put a clear gloss over top.
I actually thought the greige didn’t do me any favors lol
So thank you for asking! 😍
Photozyme DNA Youth Recovery is definitely in my top three products and probably is my very favorite product as well. I did the same test in my brain and I thought yes if there was nothing else I could use. It would be that for sure. Also up there for me is any kind of retinaldehyde. Currently I'm kind of loving the Medik 8, but I also really like Naturium and for me retinaldahyde, actually beats tretinoin because my skin has days where it just does not like tretinoin (like today). I'm going to give a shout out to timeless because I still think their vitamin C is one of the best on the market and I also love their coenzyme serum as well as their Matrixyl serum. I hate to list this one because it's expensive and I will only buy it on sale, but I'm also really impressed with One Skin's body lotion and sunscreen. Even though the sunscreen is only SPF 30, it's my go to for the winter time. The finish is beautiful and I really feel like it is skin enhancing. As far as the body lotion, I've never used a body lotion as good as this one.
The oneskin body lotion is my favorite thing from the brand. I am using photozyme body right now (and still Amlactin) but oneskin body is my other go-to favorite high end body treatment. I decided to be smart and choose just one (photozyme for now) instead of having both but I do admit I miss that oneskin!!
I love the medik8 retinal too! I almost ordered it the other day but AGAIN I was like….you don’t need it right now! Trying to restrain myself lol
Happy Saturday friend ♥️
Penny can you use Maelove copper peptides with a retinoid?
Love it! How often do you do the LED mask? Thank you!
I use it almost every day.
There is usually one day a week though that I just can’t bc of school runs, dentist appts, orthodontist, kid craziness lol
But that’s ok 😆
Love you angel!!!! I have the photozymeMD you mentioned plus the Omega 36 . I’m starting with retinal and I ordered the Medik8 for sensitive skin to start. What do you think about this product. I have rosacea, hyperpigmentation and melisma which I got last year. Muahhhhh ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I love love love the medik8 crystal retinal!! It’s one of the best retinal products on thd market. I love that they have different strengths that you can acclimate to. Just an awesome product. Let me know how it goes, and start slow….even on the low strength. Try every third night for 2 to 3 weeks then every other night for a while until you feel ok to go every night. It might take an entire bottle before that happens. But slow and steady wins the race!!
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- Brandon (from VA)
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Thank you! I would love a video on the difference between DNA enzymes, exosomes, growth factors, and OneSkin. Seems like getting rid of old cells like OneSkin serves the same goal as DNA repair but maybe not? I love my new to me Maysama mask-the lip coverage has made a world of difference. Really want Maysama neck and chest mask but can’t justify the cost while my Omnilux chest and mask is still working (going on 4 years!)
Well I can see how the peptide in OneSkin seems like a DNA repair enzyme, but they’re actually really different.
I’ll work on a comparison video! I have a special guest planned later in the spring who is an expert on exosomes….she can answer some of these questions for us! ♥️
@pennsmithskincare I would love your suggestions on other dna repair enzymes perhaps in the beginner category, at a much more affordable cost? I realise the effects won’t be quite as good, but as an international viewer, the cost on this product with shipping is just not affordable for me right now. Love some cheaper options, or any you have researched from a k beauty brand for example that might still have some great ingredients and be a good starting point for dna repair. Thankyli
I’m working on it! Next weekend I have a DNA repair video and I do have an option that is more affordable! I’m working on a discount with them now too 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
And it should be something everyone can get - I’ll work on that too!!
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARElove this - thank you
I think some of us at least don't pay attention to tyrosinase inhibitors until we have an issue with hyperpigmentation. The Higherdose hat is looking interesting. Speaking of lips, Dr. Idriss just released her lip duo (exfoliant and barrier balm).
I totally agree. It’s not an issue….until it’s an issue lol
The new lip baste looks interesting!
Although I already do it with my p50, a serum and a balm.
Biologique rechercge has been “basting” for decades lol
Hi Penny, I'm very interested in Fade Bright! Would that work on sensitive skin? Thank you!
Yes, but it does have SD alcohol….i do not find it sensitizing at all but I have heard from a few people that they thought it made their dry skin more dry. I have dry skin with no problems. Not that dry skin is necessarily sensitive obviously but if you are sensitive and dry I’d be wary of it ♥️
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE Thank you Penny! I have discovered so many beneficial skincare products thanks to you.....and thank you for your endless research!!
HinPenny amazing video. Do you use fade bright after you do the photozyme serum with red light?
Yes- for a while I was doing fade bright then photozyme then LED but I decided that was too much and the alcohol in the fade bright wasn’t what I wanted before LED. It doesn’t bother me otherwise but I like it better after LED.
So, it does like this in the AM when I add fade bright:
Get up (coffee)
Ziip if I’m going to
Wash my face
Photozyme youth recovery
LED
Mist or essence (and even a dedicated hydrating serum if I think I need it…usually thin)
Fade bright
Vitamin C
SPF
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Hi Penny, I am curious how you feel about the Maysama LED panel. With your top 3 choices, I wonder your thoughts since it seems you get your face, neck and chest at one time and even hair with the one item. I am really trying to decide and I want the best option while needing cost effective ❤ love to have your thoughts!
The panel is excellent!! I have 2 panels : Maysama and red therapy co. They are both excellent.
I especially like the panel bc it can be NIR only- which is great for Fitzpatrick 4/5/6 with melasma.
I didn’t think about adding panels to this video 🙃
I was trying to be ultra succinct 😆
Hi Penn. I currently use the Cure red light. It recommends using 3 minutes a day. Do you know if I can use this more minutes a day? I do plan on purchasing the Current Body as soon as I can fit it in my budget. I appreciate all the helpful information you share. Have a great day🥰
I think that 3 minutes is pretty low. I would repeat it a couple times. How do you like that mask? It’s nice that it’s controlled by an app ♥️
The mask is ok. I agree three minutes isn’t much but didn’t want to do more if it would cause any problems. I do think the current mask would be a much better choice.
I can't use the Photozyme DNA repair because it has HA in it (along with the Maelove and many other products 😔) I use the Priori DNA recovery serum. ❤
Priori is excellent! A wonderful option 😍♥️
Penny, if I start Protocol Retinal Serum, would I discontinue Tretinoin? I'm 61 years old and a new Aesthetician. Still learning.
Well it depends. Do you like your tret? I wouldn’t give it up if you are acclimated to it and it’s working for you.
I like to rotate my vitamin a forms.
An example rotation is this:
I have a, b and c nights.
A= photozyme GFS (retinol)
B= protocol retinal
C= tret
I’ll do ABABCAB or ABCABCB
I just rotate tret in to the mix. I love this routine, I feel like it’s effective without killing my skin with irritation ♥️
@PENNSMITHSKINCARE Thank you very much for always replying. You are the best Esthetician I have ever found who shares so much knowledge. Hugs
Do you use photozyme and the photozyme vitamin C together?
I do but you don’t need to. They can be separated- youth recovery at night and vitamin CEF lotion in the morning. They both have all three DNA repair enzymes in them so it’s not necessary to double up. ♥️
Thank you Penn for your help.
I’m lazy, I use my current body mask before I get out of, so I can go back to sleep for ten more minutes! lol!
So smart, not lazy!!
I discovered the Sukayaka Suhara urea essence you had recommended. It seems to have disappeared off Amazon. Do you know of a similar item?
While I still love the SS, you might consider trying the Haru haru wonder Hyaluronic rice toner or the CosRx 6 peptide serum - both are awesome alternatives and maybe even more hydrating than the SS! I do love the Violette milky toner spray Penn talks about it the video - but the ones are mentioned are a little less expensive and easily available!❤
I used SS Urea Toner for years, and it got harder to find on Amazon, and then totally disappeared. 😕 I’ve been using the COSRX 6 Peptide Serum, and like it just as much. Good recommendations mariavotto6069 !
Hey Penny! I got into microneedling from your video years ago! I got the Dr.Pen Ultima A6 Pro and the motor is slowly dying on me after 5 years. There been so many new pens in the market and i wonder if you have any recommendations! Ive seen skinspens on ebay, new dr pens and the Derminator 2. Id appreciate any advice. Thanks!
Hi Penn, I was wondering if you would talk about how you time your treatments with your workouts. Google says don’t sweart for 72 hours after microneedling, but don’t you microneedle weekly and also exercise often? And when you do peels do you just take a week off working out?
I don’t worry about microneedling and sweat 😬
I skip one day of working out then I’m back at the gym. That said, I mostly lift weights (I used to do bootcamp/orange theory).
I'm still so scared about LED and what it can do long term...maybe one of these days.
Great video 🎉🎉
Nothing to be scared of with LED. It's simply the best! Total game changer for my skin!
@carolgriffiths6603 thank you for the encouragement
I love and appreciate your videos so much!!!!!!!
I have a question because I am really going back and forth about which device to invest in.
I am going back and forth between the Pico toner, and the myolift mini
The thing that has been swaying me towards the myolift, has been the relax and lengthen feature, but After some digging I found an older Jane Mann video, and it seems that the pico toner can do the same thing only and this is music to my ears, it dresses the fascia.
I know you love all of them for different reasons, and I also know you love the zip, but after but I feel a pull to the two I just mentioned.
Would you be willing to go into more detail about how the relax function works on the myolift mine, and how the fascia release works on the pico toner??? You could derfinitely to that topic justice and I would soooooooOOOOOOOoooo appreciate it
That you again.
Ok so I do love all that you mentioned. I feel like myolift is much more user friendly though…unless you want to use just the gloves with the Pico toner.
Funny, I was just looking at my pico…I’ll get it out and my mini and work on something ♥️
Hi Penny, do you still have codes for ILIA? Is that still your recommended foundation/tint?
I love the ilia skin tint! Yes. Porto fero is my color (although it’s a bit tan for me right now, but the undertone is perfect so I go with it lol). Let me see if I have a code 🤔
Hi Penn. I would love to know your thoughts on Isdin Eryfotona night DNA night repair as I can’t get Photozome in Australia. Would the Isdin one be as good and worth trying. I would love to know your thoughts before I purchase? ❤
Is it in the blue bottle? I bought an ISDIN product in France that was labeled for men in a little blue bottle and it’s excellent!
ISDIN is excellent, I think you have a great product!!
Hey:) do you prefer photozyme over oneskin?
Yes
Penn, can I use the retinol serum in the day and my tretinoin at night?
Hmmm. Technically yes. Just need diligent SPF and watch for irritation (that’s a lot of vitamin A).
I wouldn’t do it the other way though (btw)… no tret during the day ♥️
Hi Penn-beforre you use your led mask do you use Biologique p50 first and then DNA recovery or do you do the reverse order sometimes? I have TO glycolic so I have been using the recovery first and then glycolic. And you wait a few mins before applying the 2nd product .and then you use the mask? Just curious. I love the Maysama mask bc I can't use NIR so I like having the option to just use red. Plus I like the pulsing feature. Thanks as always!
I always do my acid (for me P50) first then I wait. I want the acid to work for a bit (or marinate as I say lol) then I apply youth recovery, wait maybe 30 seconds and then I do LED. ♥️
And I agree on the Maysama mask, that is a HUGE plus!!
I'd love to know the strength of the GHK-cu and the Matrixyl in this, it's one of the reasons I choose many PSC products. They are transparent about strengths. Also, Maelove says you can 'safely' layer with any of their products, they can't vouch for others. GHK is first gen and so finicky. I use it on its own or just paired with a non active serum.
I agree on the strength….i asked, but no answers.
It’s my one complaint with that one. I agree on the platinum products, so good.
Also Theramid copper peptides almost made this list….3% and I’ll definitely be using it this year (and discovered it last year)♥️
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE Oh good to know, I'll check them out! Great to see another jam packed info vid from you!
I love photozyme, thanks to you I have the face and body products. I know it has made a wonderful difference in my skin! ❤ 🧴
Yes!! And please be sure to use the body lotion on your lower legs. I’m going to start really encouraging women (especially) to use it there bc it’s the #1 place we get skin cancer!
I hope you are doing well ♥️♥️ happy Saturday lady!
Penn, where do the MaeLove peptides fall into your routine? The formula seems lighter than the DNA repair (that's what i use, too). But we are supposed to use the DNA first, correct? Would the peptides go later or would it be on different nights? Thank you
I do alternate Maelove and photozyme but they’re both in my “repair” step.
Here’s a really helpful blog I wrote on routines :
www.pennsmithskincare.com/post/your-ultimate-skincare-routine-morning-night-head-to-toe
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In what order would I use the Youth Recovery when I use prescription Tretinoin almost every night? Thank you in advance
I put it in first and just let it be for a little while then go on with your routine as if you are dealing with bare skin (so however you normally do the rest including tret) ♥️
I want to try the Photozyme Vit C but do i need to put it on first like the yourh serum? I want to be able to use my serums first and then use the vit C before spf.
I don’t use it first (even if I didn’t use the youth recovery in the morning I would use other thin serums first then thd vitamin C lotion)
I upgraded my mito panel to the Maysama panel with pulsed light. I start with green rooibos serum before red light. Since I follow my panel with the ZIIP and wash afterwards, do you recommend I switch to my photozyme for red light? Currently I use the photozyme after I wash and then apply Sachi's triphala pigmentation corrector. I see my aesthetician monthly and she immediately commented on how my browns are noticeably disappearing.
I think you should stick with what you’re doing! If your esti is noticing changes and you are too then you are on the right track.
That Triphala was on the list as an honorable mention! It’s SO GOOD!!
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE Thank you so much for your advice!! I love all you do for all of us:)
Do I need the dna repair serum if I a pretty much indoor all the time with no windows?
No I don’t think anyone NEEDS one regardless. I do think they’re helpful in repairing sun damage of the past (beyond just the immediate protection). I would say if you are a sun avoider you could keep it simple and use vitamin A at night, antioxidants in the morning, moisture and SPF (still!).
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Also, can you clarify please, if I use Photozyme Vitamin C, do I need their separate Youth Recovery, since their Vit C has DNA repair in it? I've been using Photozyme Youth Recovery at night, and Neova's sunscreen with DNA repair in the morning. I was thinking I could cut out a separate product of Vitamin C (Platinum's product) by using Photozyme's combo Vit C with DNA repair, and then switch to a more affordable sunscreen, (Korean) and save money by not spending so much on Neova sunscreen and separate products of Vit C and DNA repair, but it seems you use both Vit C with DNA and their Youth Recovery. I follow your advice on everything Penn, can you clarify which is the best use of these great products please?
You definitely do not need both the youth recovery and the C in the morning. I do touch on this in next week’s video but in short you would bd great with youth recovery at night, photozyme c in the AM and an inexpensive K SPF (the best!!).
Is it ok to layer AHA / BHA with DNA repair enzymes in the same skincare routine?
Yes (I do) but I wait after my acids for a little bit (before I would out anything on regardless). I want to give the acids time to do their job (exfoliation). ♥️
Thank you, Im taking notes! What are your thoughts on prescription Azaleic Acid and Tret to treat hyperpigmentation and melasma? Is there an at-home device that will not exacerbate it? I am really wanting to invest but not at the risk of more discoloration (or fat loss).because i have 57yo Asian skin and really prone to increased hyperpigmentation. Also, do u know if the patent for SkinCeuticals VitC has expired?
I LOVE azelaic acid!! For me the script (20% for me) was a little drying. I actually like OTC azelaic acid as much if not better. Anfisa is excellent, Azid from Theramid is also really good.
Tretinoin is fantastic for treating melasma BUT I would start with a very low dose personally. Inflammation can exacerbate melasma and tret is potent and can inadvertently cause some inflammation while we acclimate to the strong vitamin.
Companies like agency and Musely can prescribe a low dose combined with a prescription pigment inhibitor to really knock out melasma/hyperpigmentation.
Of course a derm can prescribe that too (triluma is name brand and honestly is probably the best of the best for faster results).
At-home devices and melasma can be tricky. You are in a grey area (likely a Fitzpatrick 4) for LED. You could likely benefit from NIR light but the very tiny amount of heat may trigger your melasma. Heat is not your friend in general so stay away from RF. You could microneedle- I’d stick with cosmetic (shallow) and use pigment inhibitor for slip (arbutin based is great).
Phew! Sorry for the book!
@ wow, thank u so very much for the thorough reply! Its is so appreciated! Ive been wanting to try at home devices for the anti aging benefits but my melasma /hyperpigmentation issue is getting in the way, ugh 😩! Thank u again🙏💕
Is it me? Or how come I don't see your Ziip plan on my device anymore???
Hmmm. It should be there 🤔
I think I’m even on their website now lol
Someone just sent it to me 🤣
Using a red light mask turned out to be the worst skincare decision I ever made. It bought sunspots to the surface that had never been there before. Now, I have to get expensive laser treatments to undo the damage.
I’m so sorry to hear that- did you have melasma before and which LED did you use? I ask because I want to keep track of these reports to try and help others. Pigmentation is such a tricky, finicky skin issue. Red light has helped improve mine so much but I cannot overlook the people like you who have said this to me. Such a bummer, so sorry to hear!!
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE No, I’ve never had melasma. I have an Omnilux mask. I have closeup pictures of my face, before I started using the mask, in which I have no sun spots, so there is no doubt the red light mask caused them. Thank you, Pen for acknowledging and talking about this issue. No other skincare UA-camrs will touch this topic.
you said the photozyme vitamin C is NOT a water based product, but the first ingredient is WATER. please explain.
Sorry, I should clarify. It has oil in it, it is not oil free, solely water based.
When I think of water based I think of something that is not lipid soluble, that is oil free.
I probably should have explained that differently.
I’m comparing it in my mind to l-ascorbic acid serums that are water based (like skinceuticals, timeless, Dr brenner etc).
Does that make sense?
I can’t believe that you didn’t mention the ziip! Why?
Because I didn’t discover it in 2024 ♥️
This was all things I found or started using in 2024 EXCEPT the last product, which I explained 🙂🙂🙂
Am I delusional to notice using copper peptide makes my hyperpigmentation worse? Copper is a co-factor of tyrosinase. I have ethnic/ tan skin.
You are not delusional … it’s not common but it happens. Ugh I’m sorry that’s your experience!! I’ve only heard this a few times but I have heard other people say this.
The good news is there are lots of peptides on the market these days- yes, I love copper peptides, but I love so many others that do great things. I’d skip them and look at other peptide complexes instead ♥️♥️
Calecim
Oh yes! So so good!
Which one are you using? My fave from them is their MAC cream
ok wait u just casually threw in that you use “ P50” then DNA followed by red light. I had no clue we could use a product like P50 before red light. Is that so the DNA absorbs deeper? So much to learn from Penn Skin School.
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Ok so to clarify. I use p50 and then I wait a bit, I let it do its thing (marinate as I call it) then the youth recovery - then I wait maybe 30 seconds then LED.
I definitely don’t do the P50 right before DNA repair OR right before LED. Does that make sense? 🤩♥️
And hugs back!!
I’m watching this with the DNA repair under my eyes with my eye mask over it 😂
Woooohooi!! I love it!
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Great video Penny! LOVE learning about all of this! My best find of 2024 was a recommendation from you and it is so basic but sooo effective....it is the Soothe and Recovery moisturizer from Drmtlgy! It has replaced any other moisturizer for me and it seems like such a simple product but it works so well even after retinal and under makeup. I don't know how it can be so multi use but my mature/dryish skin LOVES it! Thank you for introducing me to it!
I use it too, and love it. Such a great value for a 3 oz. Size.
Oh yes!! That is an ALL TIME favorite.
I should probably do a video on favorites that are 5 years or longer….thats one of them (maybe 4 years? Ever since it launched any way lol)
photozyme just did...nothing for me
Awww sorry to hear that. It’s definitely true that everything can’t work for everyone. I hope you find some great skincare that you *do* love this year!
@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE it could be that perhaps i'm not supposed to "see" what it does? i gave it a good two bottles ! ugh idk
just got the DNA repair serum from your eye mask video, so excited to work with it!
It would be fantastic to get a video on your Retin Rotation (hope I'm saying that correctly). I have been using tretinoin on a high dose, 5 nights a week, for awhile, and just started to wonder if this is great?! Then I heard you today, so I'm really wondering now 🫣
Oh you’re great if your skin is handling it well? Do you feel dry? Red? Irritated? If not then you are doing amazingly well with tret that often.
The goal is vitamin a nightly. I recommend that happen however it can … even if some nights have to be a gentle retinol. But if you can tolerate tret often, that’s fantastic!