Hey Alice, I don’t usually leave comments under people’s channel but I must say your content is gems. I watched many videos of yours in a row because it was so insightful. Also your skin is all I need for me to even listen to you because I could tell your skin is very much working with the products you’re trying or using. I would love to see more Korean skin care video that’s more focus on fragrance free products for sensitive skin & real products that genuinely long terms helps keeping that youth/plump look that Korean/asians people have 😍 Thank you for taking your time and sharing with us. ❤️ I put out content & your videos have encouraged me to maybe upload my skin care once I try this new Korean skin care routine 🫵🏽
That finger tip trick and applying on dry skin helped me out so much with my tretinoin application. I used to think I wasn’t able to use retinol. Thank you!
I tried this too but it unfortunately didn't work for me. I have way better luck with dotting the tret directly on my face and then rubbing in. I put a pearl sized amount on my finger, then dot the product on both cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. The first method actually lessens the spread for me! By the time I get to my forehead after doing my cheeks, I don't have enough product on my fingers and end up using more. This then makes it more difficult to rub in somehow 😅
Hey!!! I’m relatively new here. Maybe the last two months. But I’ve been learning so much for you. And I’m not buying stuff just because you hold it up. You have taught me so much about so many ingredients and my skin has never looked better. Thank you so much
I'm one of those people who had a reaction with the Anua toner. I used to think that my skin love it cause when I first start using retinoids, it really does calm my inflamed skin but leaves my skin with closed comedones. I realized that when I changed into the Abib heartleaf toner and my skin got better.
My insurance approved me for tret for my acne so I switched to that from adapalene and that's been an interesting change. The tret is definitely more sensitive to what products I pair with it when I apply. I'll have totally different results the next day based on what serums and moisturizers I use. I get more peeling with bifida FL products but no peeling with lipid gold and Alpyn Beauty moisturizer. The nerd in me is really enjoying testing it with my faves! Also, I had to pause at "moisturizer so rich it got into college on a bribe" because I choked laughing. I love how often that happens when I watch your videos!
I never experienced acne, blackheads or dullness until I turned 31. My skin was always oily but it’s stressful to manage healthy sebum and clear out the acne. Really appreciate this very specific video!
"THERE ARE DOZENS OF US!" 😂 😂 I love it. I will say, I've been watching you for years, and in truth, you're *probably* my #1 UA-cam/IG/Social Media skincare influencer/person. So, while I have stayed due to your loverly personality, (palpable kindness, not a hint of arrogance nor fakeness, GREAT sense of humor, etc.), I first found you because you were the only YT person I'd come across at that time who shared my very weird (nowadays I like to call it "niche") skincare type. So yes- I feel you. I actually have a large-ish bottle of the EL Advanced Night Repair, and I like it a lot, (I can tell that it helps with hydration, calming and healing). But when this bottle is done, I'm going to try your favorite Manyo Bifida Biome (sp?) serum. Oh I see you got a Lipid Gold in the new packaging! I got mine a few weeks ago....rn I'm almost done with my second bottle of Interface, so I'm excited about finally getting the new packaging (and from what Ally's said, slightly new formula as well!)
Aww thank you so much for the kind words 🥹🥹 haha yes, it’s a niche skin type - I love that lol I have the new interface as well but still working through my second bottle. Do you do the egg method? I still love that application; it’s bizarrely fun (and effective!)
So you notice interface rolling/pilling on your skin? I have tried to use it like 10x in the past 1 years and it always pills 😭 idk how or why. I’ve even bought another bottle thinking mine must’ve just been a bad one but the second one pilled too
@angelinebiswas7611 Oh no! Interface has never pilled on me. Well dang, I'm sorry. What are you layering it with? And I wonder if maybe switching around some steps may help?
Eye cream is not a scam. Lip products are not a scam. I often use a little eye cream around the outside of my lips. Once a week I work my retinol around my lips. I don’t have acne. I do get ingrown hairs. I have to treat some areas of my face the same way. I do tend to get dehydrated and I have to baby my retinol application.
Been dealing with hormonal acne for 8 years and tried tret and loads of kbeauty products. My skin is very dry and sensitive and tret did not work so I was always so scared to try adapelene. Ohh men, wish I tried it sooner! Made such a big difference over night ❤😂 never looking back!
Yess I’m in my upper 20’s and still deal with acne. I finally have a good routine down. I use Panoxyl wash every morning and differin gel at night. I use chemical exfoliant 2x a week in place of differin. I’ve seen great results! And of course all the soothing K-beauty alongside 💜 I love your channel
You looking back on your skin care journey is so relatable. I remember feeling so hopeless when I looked in the mirror. But hey, look where we are today!
You can crush Aspirin and added on a wound on your skin,it would num the pain right away. Its an old Army trick. With Ibuprofen I don’t know either. There is probably a youtube video about it somewere ☺️
If you like that byoma barrier cream you’d probably my like their other cream as well that’s also in the purple bottle but the size is shorter. I love them both. The moment I tried the first one I immediately knew it was made in Korea just by the texture. I have yet to see an American company replicate the textures of moisturizers that Koreans do.
I tried the manyo ampoule bc of you and I've been loving it! I was using the numbuzin no3 before and I think I'll stick with manyo's since it doesn't have that lightly greasy finish, it truly does live up to the hype ♥
You n I have very similar skin types. I am 72 and still get breakouts (on top of the ever present wrinkles) I love that you give us less expensive options (I'm a long retired SS recipient)
You've got your petite peas and then those starchy, icky large peas. You also have small Akoya 6mm pearls and large Tahitian 10mm pearls. Dr. Sam Bunting has her 13 dot technique for retinoids.
I use the 13 dot technique with tret and love it! It helped me so much in my earlier tret journey, and helped take most of the guesswork out with how much to apply. Now I just do whatever works best, usually that method or a variation of it 😊
I bought, but haven’t yet tried, the Anua toner. After your comments, I’m going to be extra cautious. I have, use, and enjoy the bifida ampoule. I liked and used up the Byoma cream. It didn’t cause any issues (except with the pump), but I didn’t repurchase it despite the ingredients list being so good. It didn’t wow me. Everything else contains something my skin won’t tolerate. My skin is so reactive that the only skincare product I can use on consecutive days is cleanser. I have to alternate routines during the week and do my version of a spa routine once a week (with different products than are used for the rest of the week). BTW, pearls come in all different sizes, too.
Yeah, plant extracts are soooo tricky. They contain much “more” than the plant on a molecular level, and it’s hard to predict with extracts as the method of extraction influences the final composition. Meaning: you could be getting all these really great calming ingredients (for example, the “cica actives”), underrated compounds (like ginsenosides!), but…you could also get allergens? Maybe?? So hard to know 🥺
Prior to you introducing me to the Manyo Bifida Biome Complex Ampule, I had tried four or five other bifida products. I love it and I have backups. My mature, dry/dehydrated skin, made more sensitive by rosacea, does very well with bifida, but the Manyo does a little more for me.
I did buy multiple backups when it was part of Stylevana’s Half Price Sale on the weekend. You taught me how to use the NSHALF code more than once by ordering as a guest. I don’t get the usual 8.5% off that way, but it was still the best price I have paid. I hope it will be a part of that sale again.
I have never heard of Lion Pair Acne Cream before, or that type of product. How cool. Leave-on benzoyl peroxide as a spot treatment isn't very ideal, since it can "bleach" shit, but also it doesn't blend into skin colour super well (I have a tinted one, but even still). This stuff looks super interesting. It's clear, and looks like it won't dry the absolute shit out of whatever skin it's touching. I'm excited about this one!
I just love your videos, I’m in my mid 30s, and have dry, acne prone skin as well! I love your recommendations! And I’m week 5-6 on Tretinoin and it’s been quite the dry and acne skin journey! It suuucks but I’m looking forward to when my skin is fully adjusted!
Hi Alice! 😃 I love Konjac sponges - I call them my lazy girl sponge when I don't want to bring out my Foreo. Chogongjin Youngan Jin Eye Cream, that is on my list! That eye cream looks so lux - I can't wait to get it. Stratia liquid gold is another product on my list - looks interesting. I like your technique with getting the Adapalene evenly on your fingers to disperse evenly over your face - I am a "scooper" and then slap on dabs and then blend and massage. oooooo - that Byoma moisturizer - is a must try for me! Your skin is beautiful and glowing - so pretty, looking forward to the AM routine. Do you use toner pads sometimes? Have a lovely night! 🌸💮🌸
Haha yup!! I’m forcing myself to use the Anua toning pads as I’m almost out of that toner bottle lol. The Chogongjin youngan line is so special. Somehow they made cosmetically elegant occlusive products!? Wondrous!
I totally agree with you Alice. I have acne prone skin too. I tried retinol, retinal but it makes my skin dry and flaky. Adapalene is what my derma prescribed every now and then especially for my pimples. It is the only ingredient that can control my acne to be honest.
I switched from the peach slices microdarts to the +1HEROLABS version. I think they work equally well and the latter is nearly half the price per patch.
I bought the hero labs to try out against peach slices because the price was so much better. For me, they work, but don't seem to adhere as well as peach slices and I feel like the actives in peach slices absorb into the skin a little better.
Loved this video! Great way to show your favorite products in action. With a similar skin type as you I would love to see your other skincare routines as well, such as your morning routine or exfoliation night!
Aww Alice I much prefer the Alice tangents and tantrums lol I just learn so much more and enjoy it immensely. I'm done with my non active night but plenty of fermented ingredients. 😅😅
I have old, normal pretty hardy skin. I wanted to add tret after using an ordinary one for a number of years. My dermatologist said it’s really expensive you should use differin! Use it on dry skin. Of course I really didn’t read the directions and instead of using a pea/pearl size I used the amount that toothpaste commercials use of toothpaste! It only bothered my collarbone (that was in the beginning). I do not have acne but I do have this tiny blackhead that just won’t go away! Sigh. I’ve been regularly on the Differin since last Oct (I got covid and went off it for a week but had only used it about 6 months prior. I usually start with it let it sit for 10 min, use 2 toners then use azelaic + tranexamic acid, then go into my toners, peptides, moisturizers. In the am I swap vit c for the Differin and add a stress serum and caffeinated eye cream…. I wonder if I should do my routine, let my skin dry then do the Differin then moisturizer? Hmm I might have to try that. I do take 2 nights off a week where I use my exfoliators and geek and gorgeous retinol instead of the Differin….. I do everything on the back of my hands (they love it) and it’s easier to see the azelaic + tranexamic acids do their magic. My hands also love my vit c! I’ve had someone tell me she started checking out my hands to figure out my age cause the story I was telling placed me at being in my late 60’s but my hands place me in my early 50’s!! Hahaha
Hi Alice, Love this video. Has a couple of my favorites. I love the tip of applying the retinol. I need to try that. Always learn so much from your videos! ❤
Super helpful. I enjoy how intelligent that you are. I appreciate the indepth knowledge that you provide. I also think your personality quirks are adorable. You saved me a bundle already. I subscribed today after watching you essentially debunk the Shiseido Ultimune Power Serum which I was JUST about to purchase. Thanks so much!
Why? Sodium hyaluronate is in like everything, and KB also have other weights of hyaluronate that we _never_ see in the US (if that's where you are 😅).
I was SO happy to see that my walmart is now carrying the peach slices patches! I go thru them like no other (except maybe for the cosrx bc I'm bad about catching spots before they surface)
Thank you ❤️ Gemma from pampered wolf talked about a product similar to estee Lauder night serum from make revolution.... Eek yep that brand. I am curious and might look for it.
I really hate to say this but....my Stratia Lipid Gold went into the trash 🤦♀️ I didn't like that it turned me yellow/orange lol and I couldn't stand the smell. I've only tried the Lipid Gold and Interface. I noticed with both, once applied to the skin they didn't feel elephant. It was too late for me to return it and I couldn't use it on my body because of the color.
@@AliceintheRabbitHoleno worries 😊 it just shows you how different skincare is for everyone. I do love the packaging of stratia. I'm still using interface and the texture is interesting. It almost has a stringing snail vibe to it.
I would also watch your anti-aging skin care routine with the products that cost over 30 (as I am approaching 30, I don’t mind investing in my skin care)
Hey you thank u sooo excited to see this ! Sooo ive been binging videos , im outta a couple things so looking for new to try , 1 being niacinamide, i was looking at serums but seen u love good molecules toner , im wondering though with that and using cosrx niacinamide and snail essence am & pm eould i even still need a separate serum ? Also going try the peach slices azelic acid serum and byoma moisturizer in purple u liked ! Thanks 😊
I personally do not seek out niacinamide anymore (as it ends up in my routine anyway lol), BUT - everyone is different. I have noticed that those who really love niacinamide tend to like its impact on pores; meanwhile my skin type (dry) usually has less pore concerns vs oily. Hope that helps!
No, not this one!! I love the booster pro, but I have to be careful what I use it with (I actually really noticed this with the pro vs the booster-H!) It’ll be in a different routine ☺️
I been getting some blemishes and acne lately, I am guessing it’s age... 🤔 I had seen the Witch Piggy, Hell-Pore patches before and was interested, but I didn’t know if they worked well. I might pick some up next time I buy some k beauty.
Hi Alice Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been told I have dehydrated skin. I’m 36. I also don’t struggle much with acne but I do get it around my mouth area. Would these products still be something you recommend?
Yes adapalene in particular. Make sure the rest of your routine focuses on hydration (toner and essence options abound here) and calming/soothing, and I highly recommend the sandwich method I did here. Light moisturizer-wait a few min-adapalene-wait a few min-heavy moisturizer. HTH!
I'm using a very similar routine. I bought the RNW 4-terpineol serum based on your recommendation, but I'm not sure when and where to incorporate this into my routine. Do you use this only occasionally, or do you layer it with the manyo serum?
Ive started using a Benzoyl Peroxide cleanser since thats what i finally could tolerate, learning from your videos (like finally, i could actually use BP) - but i was wary with using it with antioxidant due to BP's 'pro-oxidant' properties (please correct me if im wrong), so i havent used it with antioxidant products or with fermented ingredients. Should that even be a consideration or i could just use anything soothing and non-potent/non-irritating with BP ?
You’re correct BUT the impact is going to be minimal. Think of it this way: it’s 4% in a wash-off formula. That’s enough to fight acne and yet have a very minimal impact on the rest of the routine. I think a lot of the concerns in skincare stem from thinking about the pure ingredient vs the ingredient in a formulation. Applying 100% benzoyl peroxide would be a very different story from what we are doing!
what if u have acne prone skin and adapalene worked for you for years but then suddenly your skin can't tolerate any retinoid at all? I didn't know your skin can switch up overnight to what it does and doesn't tolerate anymore and I've been using adapalene daily for years. I went all the way down to retinal 0.05% after a break that lasted a month and my skin was still getting angry over it so sadly I have to give up on one of the best skincare ingredients. The moisturiser I've always used stopped working for me too, and started clogging my skin. My skin went from combination acne prone skin that responded well to retinoids and didn't have much clogging to very clog prone skin and inflammatory acne in places I've never had before like my cheeks and chin. It's truly horrible because I'm getting a lot of physical scarring from these pimples.
I switched to salicylic acid 2% twice a day and glycolic acid 7% every other day and it helps with clogging a bit but not fully. I don't have sensitive skin in terms of any redness or stinging after using a product. I've ordered Pair acne cream in hopes of tackling the inflammation 🙏
At the end of every video, I need you to tell me to close the Stylevana/Yes Style app and go shopping in my hall closet (backup stash and new things you made me buy. 😅)
Does anyone else actually gently pat and VERY gently massage their products in like Alice shows in this video? I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't! I can't pat in most of my products; especially my retinoids (adapalene and tret) nor gently massage it, because it doesn't spread and doesn't actually absorb/settle onto my skin. It's just there. Am I doing my skincare wrong? 😭
That cleanser is one on the Benzine list girl 😮 I really need to try the lion pair cream . I been using the Egg 🥚 every night for the past month especially sense I'm trying retinal again using the Medik8 so far so good 1 month in and 1 day a week but it's like the low 1 strength and I'm working up to 2 days a week. I'm not making the mistake of sensitizing my skin again. I have never even been able to get through a month with any retinoid products. I'm also sandwiching 😂
Lab Muffin put out a great video on Valisure! And that’s a good way to start a retinoid. I had results at once a week with adapalene, which is kind of a wild thought - but I guess it goes to show how strong retinoids are!
By adding the hydration back in those toner/serum steps AND only using BPO in a face wash. I cannot use BPO in a leave-on (I’ve tried; it does not go well!)
Those microdart patches tho! I just ordered 3 packets lol. I need to try the little pig spot patches cuz I know you recommend them alot but omg have you tried the mixsoon spot patches? They're my hg spot patch (never thought that would be a thing) I used to use the skinfood ones but woah the quality difference is much more noticeable than I thought it could be. Now I need to compare the pig ones to the mixsoon
I have noticed differences!! The pig ones are great for whiteheads, but for those almost-a-whitehead-but-not-quite-and-yet-not-under-the-skin-either-pimples (long name, whew) …yup I have an HG. Petitfeé! It must be the extra ingredients giving a boost 🤔 I’ll have to try the mixsoon at some point though; I do love that brand
I kind of want a video on “funky smelling” but worth the smell products? For me it’s Topical Faded serum… it smells kind of like raw chicken (?) to me… but for what it does for my skin I have accepted it 😂
I use a Tretinoin sandwich technique too. I use a layer of Tretinoin on clean skin, then a layer of moisturizer, then another layer of Tretinoin :) I sometimes top it off with Azelaic Acid in silicone from The Ordinary.
@@AliceintheRabbitHoleYes please! Abib are totally underrated. Some stand out products for me are the Heartleaf Spot Calming Toner Pads, Jericho Rose Cream, Collagen Eye Patches and the Sun Stick. I feel like you will really enjoy this brand ❤
Yes!! For me, as well, Lipid Gold is also placed in my serum or 1st moisturizer step. Then G&G A-Game 10, then illiyoon ATO Ceramide cream. Have you tried the Ceramiaid medicated skin cream?? I use it around my eyes, a tiny amount in the morning, before makeup and a thick layer at night before my Retinal. My dry eyelids are loving it, it also absorbs better than straight Vaseline. Some nights when I need it, I'll "slug" with this. Many blessings!!💖💖💖
Not me watching this vid as it comes out 58 seconds ago LMAo. Keep up the great work Alice!!!
Thank you! 😁
Hey Alice,
I don’t usually leave comments under people’s channel but I must say your content is gems. I watched many videos of yours in a row because it was so insightful.
Also your skin is all I need for me to even listen to you because I could tell your skin is very much working with the products you’re trying or using.
I would love to see more Korean skin care video that’s more focus on fragrance free products for sensitive skin & real products that genuinely long terms helps keeping that youth/plump look that Korean/asians people have 😍
Thank you for taking your time and sharing with us. ❤️
I put out content & your videos have encouraged me to maybe upload my skin care once I try this new Korean skin care routine 🫵🏽
That finger tip trick and applying on dry skin helped me out so much with my tretinoin application. I used to think I wasn’t able to use retinol. Thank you!
Happy to help! ☺️
I tried this too but it unfortunately didn't work for me. I have way better luck with dotting the tret directly on my face and then rubbing in. I put a pearl sized amount on my finger, then dot the product on both cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. The first method actually lessens the spread for me! By the time I get to my forehead after doing my cheeks, I don't have enough product on my fingers and end up using more. This then makes it more difficult to rub in somehow 😅
Hey!!! I’m relatively new here. Maybe the last two months. But I’ve been learning so much for you. And I’m not buying stuff just because you hold it up. You have taught me so much about so many ingredients and my skin has never looked better. Thank you so much
Happy to help! ☺️
I'm one of those people who had a reaction with the Anua toner. I used to think that my skin love it cause when I first start using retinoids, it really does calm my inflamed skin but leaves my skin with closed comedones. I realized that when I changed into the Abib heartleaf toner and my skin got better.
I also had a reaction to Anua 77. Every time I try to use it I break my skin barrier 😭
Oh wow, thank you for sharing! Yeah tbh I’m surprised Anua gets all the attention when abib certainly has an option as well
Same here. Acne every time I use it
My insurance approved me for tret for my acne so I switched to that from adapalene and that's been an interesting change. The tret is definitely more sensitive to what products I pair with it when I apply. I'll have totally different results the next day based on what serums and moisturizers I use. I get more peeling with bifida FL products but no peeling with lipid gold and Alpyn Beauty moisturizer. The nerd in me is really enjoying testing it with my faves!
Also, I had to pause at "moisturizer so rich it got into college on a bribe" because I choked laughing. I love how often that happens when I watch your videos!
I’m 56 years old and I still get acne from time to time, so annoying at my age, lol.
I have dry and sensitive skin, too.
My mom still gets acne (so I guess I know what to expect: always dealing with fighting it off!)
I never experienced acne, blackheads or dullness until I turned 31. My skin was always oily but it’s stressful to manage healthy sebum and clear out the acne. Really appreciate this very specific video!
"THERE ARE DOZENS OF US!" 😂 😂
I love it. I will say, I've been watching you for years, and in truth, you're *probably* my #1 UA-cam/IG/Social Media skincare influencer/person.
So, while I have stayed due to your loverly personality, (palpable kindness, not a hint of arrogance nor fakeness, GREAT sense of humor, etc.), I first found you because you were the only YT person I'd come across at that time who shared my very weird (nowadays I like to call it "niche") skincare type.
So yes- I feel you. I actually have a large-ish bottle of the EL Advanced Night Repair, and I like it a lot, (I can tell that it helps with hydration, calming and healing). But when this bottle is done, I'm going to try your favorite Manyo Bifida Biome (sp?) serum.
Oh I see you got a Lipid Gold in the new packaging! I got mine a few weeks ago....rn I'm almost done with my second bottle of Interface, so I'm excited about finally getting the new packaging (and from what Ally's said, slightly new formula as well!)
Aww thank you so much for the kind words 🥹🥹 haha yes, it’s a niche skin type - I love that lol
I have the new interface as well but still working through my second bottle. Do you do the egg method? I still love that application; it’s bizarrely fun (and effective!)
I do the egg with Stratia, adding a couple drops of Fortify sometimes. It does seem to work well together
So you notice interface rolling/pilling on your skin? I have tried to use it like 10x in the past 1 years and it always pills 😭 idk how or why. I’ve even bought another bottle thinking mine must’ve just been a bad one but the second one pilled too
@angelinebiswas7611 Oh no! Interface has never pilled on me. Well dang, I'm sorry. What are you layering it with? And I wonder if maybe switching around some steps may help?
Eye cream is not a scam. Lip products are not a scam. I often use a little eye cream around the outside of my lips. Once a week I work my retinol around my lips. I don’t have acne. I do get ingrown hairs. I have to treat some areas of my face the same way. I do tend to get dehydrated and I have to baby my retinol application.
It’s so wild how long people just…believed it was a scam!? Not everyone needs these products, sure, but that doesn’t make the whole category a scam!
Been dealing with hormonal acne for 8 years and tried tret and loads of kbeauty products. My skin is very dry and sensitive and tret did not work so I was always so scared to try adapelene. Ohh men, wish I tried it sooner! Made such a big difference over night ❤😂 never looking back!
Differin has also has changed my skin so much! Not completely got rid of acne but gave me glow and smoothness! Made me happier about my skin for sure!
Yess I’m in my upper 20’s and still deal with acne. I finally have a good routine down. I use Panoxyl wash every morning and differin gel at night. I use chemical exfoliant 2x a week in place of differin. I’ve seen great results! And of course all the soothing K-beauty alongside 💜 I love your channel
Thanks for sharing!! BPO and adapalene are such a winning combo for fighting acne ☺️
Thank you for always looking out for our wallets! That headband is super cute, I gotta try that adapalene fingertip method.
You looking back on your skin care journey is so relatable. I remember feeling so hopeless when I looked in the mirror. But hey, look where we are today!
It’s so worth it! 🥹
You can crush Aspirin and added on a wound on your skin,it would num the pain right away. Its an old Army trick. With Ibuprofen I don’t know either. There is probably a youtube video about it somewere ☺️
If you like that byoma barrier cream you’d probably my like their other cream as well that’s also in the purple bottle but the size is shorter. I love them both. The moment I tried the first one I immediately knew it was made in Korea just by the texture. I have yet to see an American company replicate the textures of moisturizers that Koreans do.
I tried the manyo ampoule bc of you and I've been loving it! I was using the numbuzin no3 before and I think I'll stick with manyo's since it doesn't have that lightly greasy finish, it truly does live up to the hype ♥
Manyos really is next level imo!
You n I have very similar skin types. I am 72 and still get breakouts (on top of the ever present wrinkles)
I love that you give us less expensive options (I'm a long retired SS recipient)
You've got your petite peas and then those starchy, icky large peas. You also have small Akoya 6mm pearls and large Tahitian 10mm pearls. Dr. Sam Bunting has her 13 dot technique for retinoids.
Oh nooo there’s different pearl sizes!?
Yeah you know what…maybe a mm estimate is the way to go LOL
I use the 13 dot technique with tret and love it! It helped me so much in my earlier tret journey, and helped take most of the guesswork out with how much to apply.
Now I just do whatever works best, usually that method or a variation of it 😊
Greetings d b hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜….
Someone's gotta measure the average pea to standardise this unit 🫛 I'd always assumed frozen pea not mushy pea, that'd be a lot of retinoid!
I bought, but haven’t yet tried, the Anua toner. After your comments, I’m going to be extra cautious. I have, use, and enjoy the bifida ampoule. I liked and used up the Byoma cream. It didn’t cause any issues (except with the pump), but I didn’t repurchase it despite the ingredients list being so good. It didn’t wow me. Everything else contains something my skin won’t tolerate. My skin is so reactive that the only skincare product I can use on consecutive days is cleanser. I have to alternate routines during the week and do my version of a spa routine once a week (with different products than are used for the rest of the week). BTW, pearls come in all different sizes, too.
Yeah, plant extracts are soooo tricky. They contain much “more” than the plant on a molecular level, and it’s hard to predict with extracts as the method of extraction influences the final composition. Meaning: you could be getting all these really great calming ingredients (for example, the “cica actives”), underrated compounds (like ginsenosides!), but…you could also get allergens? Maybe?? So hard to know 🥺
Prior to you introducing me to the Manyo Bifida Biome Complex Ampule, I had tried four or five other bifida products. I love it and I have backups. My mature, dry/dehydrated skin, made more sensitive by rosacea, does very well with bifida, but the Manyo does a little more for me.
Great to hear! I am so glad the price isn’t too bad either (WHEW lol!)
I did buy multiple backups when it was part of Stylevana’s Half Price Sale on the weekend. You taught me how to use the NSHALF code more than once by ordering as a guest. I don’t get the usual 8.5% off that way, but it was still the best price I have paid. I hope it will be a part of that sale again.
I have never heard of Lion Pair Acne Cream before, or that type of product. How cool. Leave-on benzoyl peroxide as a spot treatment isn't very ideal, since it can "bleach" shit, but also it doesn't blend into skin colour super well (I have a tinted one, but even still).
This stuff looks super interesting. It's clear, and looks like it won't dry the absolute shit out of whatever skin it's touching. I'm excited about this one!
I just love your videos, I’m in my mid 30s, and have dry, acne prone skin as well! I love your recommendations! And I’m week 5-6 on Tretinoin and it’s been quite the dry and acne skin journey! It suuucks but I’m looking forward to when my skin is fully adjusted!
Hi Alice! 😃 I love Konjac sponges - I call them my lazy girl sponge when I don't want to bring out my Foreo. Chogongjin Youngan Jin Eye Cream, that is on my list! That eye cream looks so lux - I can't wait to get it. Stratia liquid gold is another product on my list - looks interesting. I like your technique with getting the Adapalene evenly on your fingers to disperse evenly over your face - I am a "scooper" and then slap on dabs and then blend and massage. oooooo - that Byoma moisturizer - is a must try for me! Your skin is beautiful and glowing - so pretty, looking forward to the AM routine. Do you use toner pads sometimes? Have a lovely night! 🌸💮🌸
Haha yup!! I’m forcing myself to use the Anua toning pads as I’m almost out of that toner bottle lol.
The Chogongjin youngan line is so special. Somehow they made cosmetically elegant occlusive products!? Wondrous!
I totally agree with you Alice. I have acne prone skin too. I tried retinol, retinal but it makes my skin dry and flaky. Adapalene is what my derma prescribed every now and then especially for my pimples. It is the only ingredient that can control my acne to be honest.
Not college on a bribe 😂😂😂. Great video.
Thank you ☺️💕
I have a pretty streamlined skincare routine, but I think undereye creams are essential.
Also, tangents are everything!❤
Mmhmm it can be true as some (milia, texture, etc!) I’m just glad there are affordable options, whew!
I switched from the peach slices microdarts to the +1HEROLABS version. I think they work equally well and the latter is nearly half the price per patch.
Oh interesting, thanks for sharing!!
I bought the hero labs to try out against peach slices because the price was so much better. For me, they work, but don't seem to adhere as well as peach slices and I feel like the actives in peach slices absorb into the skin a little better.
Loved this video! Great way to show your favorite products in action. With a similar skin type as you I would love to see your other skincare routines as well, such as your morning routine or exfoliation night!
Coming soon! ☺️
Aww Alice I much prefer the Alice tangents and tantrums lol I just learn so much more and enjoy it immensely. I'm done with my non active night but plenty of fermented ingredients. 😅😅
Haha it’s a guarantee they will always be back! 🤣
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Good don't loose your attitude it's one of the things we Love about you 💗
I have old, normal pretty hardy skin. I wanted to add tret after using an ordinary one for a number of years. My dermatologist said it’s really expensive you should use differin! Use it on dry skin. Of course I really didn’t read the directions and instead of using a pea/pearl size I used the amount that toothpaste commercials use of toothpaste! It only bothered my collarbone (that was in the beginning). I do not have acne but I do have this tiny blackhead that just won’t go away! Sigh. I’ve been regularly on the Differin since last Oct (I got covid and went off it for a week but had only used it about 6 months prior. I usually start with it let it sit for 10 min, use 2 toners then use azelaic + tranexamic acid, then go into my toners, peptides, moisturizers. In the am I swap vit c for the Differin and add a stress serum and caffeinated eye cream…. I wonder if I should do my routine, let my skin dry then do the Differin then moisturizer? Hmm I might have to try that. I do take 2 nights off a week where I use my exfoliators and geek and gorgeous retinol instead of the Differin….. I do everything on the back of my hands (they love it) and it’s easier to see the azelaic + tranexamic acids do their magic. My hands also love my vit c! I’ve had someone tell me she started checking out my hands to figure out my age cause the story I was telling placed me at being in my late 60’s but my hands place me in my early 50’s!! Hahaha
Hi! Prettyy please Do a XXL Cleanser and top 10 moisture cream video!!!
Byoma is so good. I've been loving their hydrating serum so I will definitely try this cream.
Noo but I love chatty Alice! Your tangents and tidbits are the best.
Hi Alice,
Love this video. Has a couple of my favorites. I love the tip of applying the retinol. I need to try that. Always learn so much from your videos! ❤
Super helpful. I enjoy how intelligent that you are. I appreciate the indepth knowledge that you provide. I also think your personality quirks are adorable. You saved me a bundle already. I subscribed today after watching you essentially debunk the Shiseido Ultimune Power Serum which I was JUST about to purchase. Thanks so much!
I like to decant! I live for sprayers on products. I hate that k-beauty is now including sodium hyaluronate in everything.
Why? Sodium hyaluronate is in like everything, and KB also have other weights of hyaluronate that we _never_ see in the US (if that's where you are 😅).
61 yo still get acne
That eyecream is really good. I really love it, I'm on my second jar. 😊
I just subscribed. I love your personality and skin care product choices! ❤👏
I was SO happy to see that my walmart is now carrying the peach slices patches! I go thru them like no other (except maybe for the cosrx bc I'm bad about catching spots before they surface)
Happy Thursday Alice😀n This is Gonna b so Helpful🎯🔥🔥🔥👍….
Really looking forward to your morning routine 😉
Me too 😁
I LOVE your videos! I have a similar skin type and your vids are my comfort 💕💕 - love from tx
I used a bottle of PC peptide booster. It smells like saliva to me.😷
Sounds about right. I’m struggling!! 🤢
Where is the headband from??? I could use something fun and cheery to wear while doing skincare!!❣️👍🎉
I was hoping g to find you reviewing A313 😊 have you tried it? Is there a video I can’t find? Thanks
Thank you ❤️ Gemma from pampered wolf talked about a product similar to estee Lauder night serum from make revolution.... Eek yep that brand. I am curious and might look for it.
Whoa revolution did a bifida product!? 🤯
@@AliceintheRabbitHole sent link to Instagram
I really hate to say this but....my Stratia Lipid Gold went into the trash 🤦♀️ I didn't like that it turned me yellow/orange lol and I couldn't stand the smell. I've only tried the Lipid Gold and Interface. I noticed with both, once applied to the skin they didn't feel elephant. It was too late for me to return it and I couldn't use it on my body because of the color.
So sorry to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience though ☺️
@@AliceintheRabbitHoleno worries 😊 it just shows you how different skincare is for everyone. I do love the packaging of stratia. I'm still using interface and the texture is interesting. It almost has a stringing snail vibe to it.
@@AliceintheRabbitHoleI need to get that Byoma moisturizer. I'm loving their repair treatment 💜💜💜 You've become my favorite UA-cam person ❤
I would also watch your anti-aging skin care routine with the products that cost over 30 (as I am approaching 30, I don’t mind investing in my skin care)
I’ll share that too, but the emphasis will be on devices as I personally feel that’s a better bang for our buck!
Thank you !!!
Very nice routine. Have a wonderful week ❌️ ⭕️
Thank you! Hope you have a great week too ☺️💕
Hi Alice, can you review the Flaskin - rice enzyme protein toner? And the Dr G pore blur up sun
I'm here - watching you at 1am.
So worth it 🫶
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Hey you thank u sooo excited to see this ! Sooo ive been binging videos , im outta a couple things so looking for new to try , 1 being niacinamide, i was looking at serums but seen u love good molecules toner , im wondering though with that and using cosrx niacinamide and snail essence am & pm eould i even still need a separate serum ? Also going try the peach slices azelic acid serum and byoma moisturizer in purple u liked ! Thanks 😊
I personally do not seek out niacinamide anymore (as it ends up in my routine anyway lol), BUT - everyone is different. I have noticed that those who really love niacinamide tend to like its impact on pores; meanwhile my skin type (dry) usually has less pore concerns vs oily. Hope that helps!
Hi Alice. Do you do this routine with the booster pro? Being acne-prone myself, I started breaking out about a month after using the booster pro. 😕
No, not this one!! I love the booster pro, but I have to be careful what I use it with (I actually really noticed this with the pro vs the booster-H!)
It’ll be in a different routine ☺️
I been getting some blemishes and acne lately, I am guessing it’s age... 🤔
I had seen the Witch Piggy, Hell-Pore patches before and was interested, but I didn’t know if they worked well. I might pick some up next time I buy some k beauty.
Hi Alice
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been told I have dehydrated skin. I’m 36. I also don’t struggle much with acne but I do get it around my mouth area. Would these products still be something you recommend?
Yes adapalene in particular. Make sure the rest of your routine focuses on hydration (toner and essence options abound here) and calming/soothing, and I highly recommend the sandwich method I did here. Light moisturizer-wait a few min-adapalene-wait a few min-heavy moisturizer. HTH!
Have you tried the hero micro dart patches? I think they might be cheaper, and I like them more! For me they’re more effective than the peach slices
I haven’t! Thanks for sharing
Would you ever go back to Tretinoin instead of Differin?
Hi Alice, can you review the Dr G pore blur up sun?
Noted! I do like that brand ☺️
I'm using a very similar routine. I bought the RNW 4-terpineol serum based on your recommendation, but I'm not sure when and where to incorporate this into my routine. Do you use this only occasionally, or do you layer it with the manyo serum?
Occasionally! I use it when pimples are coming in through the healing process ☺️
Ive started using a Benzoyl Peroxide cleanser since thats what i finally could tolerate, learning from your videos (like finally, i could actually use BP) - but i was wary with using it with antioxidant due to BP's 'pro-oxidant' properties (please correct me if im wrong), so i havent used it with antioxidant products or with fermented ingredients. Should that even be a consideration or i could just use anything soothing and non-potent/non-irritating with BP ?
You’re correct BUT the impact is going to be minimal. Think of it this way: it’s 4% in a wash-off formula. That’s enough to fight acne and yet have a very minimal impact on the rest of the routine.
I think a lot of the concerns in skincare stem from thinking about the pure ingredient vs the ingredient in a formulation. Applying 100% benzoyl peroxide would be a very different story from what we are doing!
This moisturiser so rich it got a kitchen island
So rich it has a gorgeous kitchen it doesn’t use 😭
I have tried to order the lion acne cream from US through yesstyle and customs wouldn't allow it to pass. Any suggestions? Thank you ❤
Would you use SK II and Manyo together? Or if you had to choose one which would you pick in terms of efficacy (ignoring the price difference 😂)
Tbh they did different things for my skin! SK-II had a huge impact on texture/pigmentation while Manyo seems to strengthen my skin ☺️
what if u have acne prone skin and adapalene worked for you for years but then suddenly your skin can't tolerate any retinoid at all? I didn't know your skin can switch up overnight to what it does and doesn't tolerate anymore and I've been using adapalene daily for years. I went all the way down to retinal 0.05% after a break that lasted a month and my skin was still getting angry over it so sadly I have to give up on one of the best skincare ingredients. The moisturiser I've always used stopped working for me too, and started clogging my skin. My skin went from combination acne prone skin that responded well to retinoids and didn't have much clogging to very clog prone skin and inflammatory acne in places I've never had before like my cheeks and chin. It's truly horrible because I'm getting a lot of physical scarring from these pimples.
I switched to salicylic acid 2% twice a day and glycolic acid 7% every other day and it helps with clogging a bit but not fully. I don't have sensitive skin in terms of any redness or stinging after using a product. I've ordered Pair acne cream in hopes of tackling the inflammation 🙏
I made the mistake if getting the EL night repair on sale. I LOVE that serum. Why so expensive??
I feel ya! EL hit the jackpot with that formula
At the end of every video, I need you to tell me to close the Stylevana/Yes Style app and go shopping in my hall closet (backup stash and new things you made me buy. 😅)
I know you have a great routine in there!! 😁😁
@@AliceintheRabbitHole One or five good routines. 🤣
Does anyone else actually gently pat and VERY gently massage their products in like Alice shows in this video?
I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't! I can't pat in most of my products; especially my retinoids (adapalene and tret) nor gently massage it, because it doesn't spread and doesn't actually absorb/settle onto my skin. It's just there.
Am I doing my skincare wrong? 😭
You’re not; how you apply products doesn’t matter NEARLY as much as what you’re applying ☺️
That cleanser is one on the Benzine list girl 😮
I really need to try the lion pair cream . I been using the Egg 🥚 every night for the past month especially sense I'm trying retinal again using the Medik8 so far so good 1 month in and 1 day a week but it's like the low 1 strength and I'm working up to 2 days a week. I'm not making the mistake of sensitizing my skin again. I have never even been able to get through a month with any retinoid products. I'm also sandwiching 😂
Lab Muffin put out a great video on Valisure! And that’s a good way to start a retinoid. I had results at once a week with adapalene, which is kind of a wild thought - but I guess it goes to show how strong retinoids are!
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Can u see anti aging benefits with adapalene??
We believe so! Check my second citation ☺️
Alice you have dry skin that is acne prone. I'm the same. HOW does your skin not get dried out further from the BP face wash? 😥
By adding the hydration back in those toner/serum steps AND only using BPO in a face wash. I cannot use BPO in a leave-on (I’ve tried; it does not go well!)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I'm considering getting the 4%. I'm scurred though. 🤣🤪
Those microdart patches tho! I just ordered 3 packets lol. I need to try the little pig spot patches cuz I know you recommend them alot but omg have you tried the mixsoon spot patches? They're my hg spot patch (never thought that would be a thing) I used to use the skinfood ones but woah the quality difference is much more noticeable than I thought it could be. Now I need to compare the pig ones to the mixsoon
I have noticed differences!! The pig ones are great for whiteheads, but for those almost-a-whitehead-but-not-quite-and-yet-not-under-the-skin-either-pimples (long name, whew) …yup I have an HG. Petitfeé! It must be the extra ingredients giving a boost 🤔
I’ll have to try the mixsoon at some point though; I do love that brand
I used a Buff Puff back in the day! 😂 lol
I would love to know your pricey favs 😊
Will do, although it’s mostly devices!
I kind of want a video on “funky smelling” but worth the smell products?
For me it’s Topical Faded serum… it smells kind of like raw chicken (?) to me… but for what it does for my skin I have accepted it 😂
So many of the unscented products smell vaguely meaty…hot dogs, raw chicken…👀
The Lion Pair Acne Cream is so affordable, effective, and well formulated I cannot imagine grinding up an ibuprofen pill instead. 😂
Exactly my thoughts!!
Hi Alice ❌️ ⭕️
Awe...but I LOVE Alice tangents! 😊❤
Chogongjin macadamia ☠️
I use a Tretinoin sandwich technique too. I use a layer of Tretinoin on clean skin, then a layer of moisturizer, then another layer of Tretinoin :)
I sometimes top it off with Azelaic Acid in silicone from The Ordinary.
Oh wow, I don’t think my skin could handle that haha (the woes of sensitivities 😭)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole My skin was a mess for a month. People thought I had a sunburn. But I pushed through and it got used to it :)
Abib heartleaf line blows anua out of the water imo
That’s exciting to hear!! Abib is coming soon, maybe I should do them directly after Anua while it’s fresh on my mind 🤔
@@AliceintheRabbitHoleYes please! Abib are totally underrated. Some stand out products for me are the Heartleaf Spot Calming Toner Pads, Jericho Rose Cream, Collagen Eye Patches and the Sun Stick. I feel like you will really enjoy this brand ❤
I clicked immediately 😂
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I think after finding Korean skin care, my very sensitive, acne prone, combo skin is finally happy.
Oh how I feel this 🥹
Yes!! For me, as well, Lipid Gold is also placed in my serum or 1st moisturizer step. Then G&G A-Game 10, then illiyoon ATO Ceramide cream. Have you tried the Ceramiaid medicated skin cream?? I use it around my eyes, a tiny amount in the morning, before makeup and a thick layer at night before my Retinal. My dry eyelids are loving it, it also absorbs better than straight Vaseline. Some nights when I need it, I'll "slug" with this. Many blessings!!💖💖💖
Oooh I haven’t heard of it, thanks for the rec! That sounds so up my alley 👀
So glad I found your channel🥹
doesn't putting this many products make us break down ? 🥲