I have been Very Respecfully Eyeing the C-Niacin ampoule, the Green Tea serum, and the Onion essence 👀👀👀 thanks for the videos, excellent cross section of the brand!
I find the green tea serum works wonderfully for dry skin! I have classically dry skin and im on differin and it works wonderfully! I use it like a lightweight antioxidant serum in the morning
Ooh thanks for sharing!! Ok I’ll have to at least try the green tea serum on my skin - although now I don’t know if I want to use it anywhere other than my scalp. It works so well hahaha!
I use a lot of green tea products and i have dry skin and i love using them, i find them work really well at hydrating and moisturising :) I am particularly enjoying the bonajour green tea water bomb toner.
I really like the "natural source of vitamin c" type serums because I feel like I can layer them with actual ascorbic acid in the AM, but then use them with my retinol or exfoliating acids in the PM. ALL THE BRIGHTENING GO GO GO
LOVE the Isntree Bifida ampoule and don't find it very oily. Don't get me wrong, it has a rich "slip" to it (that I personally seem to gravitate towards in serums), but then it both hydrates deep and settles without much stickiness. Then again, I live in cold Sweden so maybe that balances things up :) Great results too, the moisture barrier feels stronger and healthier in just a few weeks.
Hi Alice, an oily scalp person here as well, I've tried a lot of products both high end and drugstore and I'm telling you you need to try "Aveeno apple cider vinegar blend shampoo" it's the best clarifying yet gentle shampoo I've ever used to regulate oil production on my scalp especially if you're a low frequency hair washer, there's another corresponding conditioner as well that was ok nothing special but the shampoo is a game changer, I use it as my 1st cleanse I lather it between my hands then I work it out massaging my entire scalp focusing on covering all surface area, please try avoiding shampooing ur actual hair (the dead part aka hair shaft) and only focus on the scalp, I then follow with my regular shampoo (my fav is the pureology strength cure shampoo indigo bottle) again only focusing only on scalp, then I use conditioner (pureology as well), this technique made a huge difference for me, I highly recommend u give it a go believe me u won't be disappointed especially of you use leave on products for styling or heat protection or whatever, double shampooing with a gentle clarifying shampoo and then a normal shampoo makes a huge difference removing all build up that sometimes might cause oily scalp ☺️ I also forgot to mention u can use nizoral 1% or 2% whatever u can get ur Hands on and incorporate it in ur haircare routine in the same approach but only once a wk, nizoral is another game changer for oily scalp ppl.😊 All love from Sydney New South Wales Australia ❤️
Wow thank you so much for this - will definitely try it! I’ve heard good things about ACV before too It was a real lightbulb moment for me when I discovered this oiliness isn’t merely how life works for everyone (🤯 and painfully later in my life than I would like to admit!! 🤐)
Aloe is basically sold as an after-sun product in the UK, but be careful, it BURNS if I put it on irritated skin, however most people find it soothing. I've also seen it used after waxin. basically, like cica products. I do seem to be irritated by anything labled "sensitive skin" so you'll probably be fine though.
You know I’ve heard that before! Apparently aloe is yet another ingredient that can be amazing for some, and a disaster for others. I suppose it does make sense though as that seems to be every ingredient ever haha
Sometimes they put alcohol in the aloe products. I have a sunburn right now actually :D And have been using the Isntree 80% aloe on my arms and chest that are very red, itchy and peeling skin. It feels very good on my super sensitive burnt skin. But I have tried another one before that burned like crazy (it had alcohol in it).
@@sirtsupirtsu That seems like the most counter-intuitive ingredient combo! I just checked and my aloe gel didn't have alcohol in it, but I'm sure that will help some people
The Green tea serum is superb for using prior to LED masks. Research proves green tea heavily accelerates results from LED light, and this serum is perfect to pair with it.
Aloe gel idea: Shower mask. After cleansing if you want to have a long shower or what not, it's nice to shield the skin on the face from water loss, before the rest of the routine.
I have suggestion to oily skin people about TW-Real Bifida Ampoule. In case you do not like oils, even the dry oils like squalene etc. Please still give this product a chance. I hate all kind of oils. BUT this product I looove! It feels amazing in PM routine. I use it as last serum. It hugs the skin so pleasantly. Really nice feeling when applied. And not at all like a real oil. I love the texture of this one.
I like to make my own facial mist using aloe. It's easy and it's soothing, especially if you refrigerate it. Take any empty mist bottle and fill with whatever water you like, then add in the aloe gel. I also add a few drops of the Inkey list collagen booster drops and it's just a nice refreshing spray plus is great for when using any HA products. Also nice to use before applying body moisturizers! I've loved this series and really want to try the Onion essence now. Isntree seems like one of those brands that are just consistently very good!
The isntree bifida ampoule ingredients list is impressive. But again its one of those that has an amazing list but it ends there. After finishing two full bottles, I can conclude that this ampoule doesn't seem to do anything for my skin that other hydrating serums can't do. Does not tighten, firm, give a skin a indescribable new healthy glow like the SKII, nada. Will not repurchase. Will try the Missha Time Revolution Essence Enriched version next to see if that one is back to what the original was famous for WITH amazing visible skin results, because the other versions afterwards were also horribly watered down. The quest continues.!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Welcome. The Manyo Bifida Ampoule is also a lot better than the Isntree, with visible results and a favorite product in Korea for a reason and is considered the Estee lauder serum dupe.
Hey! I really appreciate your review on the green tea serum. Because now I know it would be a good multipurpose product for me. I have oily facial skin, but I also have an oily scalp with seborrheic dermatitis. I never would have thought to try that product in that way!
At my amazement the Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream is too light for me for the summer lol! Isntree is getting closer to being my favorite brand. I can't wait for a review on their cleansers!
I actually feel that - it’s a pretty recent development for me to prefer anything other than heavy creams year round! (Unsure if the move changed that actually??) I’ve got good things to say about those 😉
Hi Alice! This series was pretty much on time. I've been going through CosRx and loving it but have quite a few Isntree things in my Stylevana wishlist.. Didn't comment on the first video but yeah, I had to do a double take on innisfree. But OMG, girl, Aloe! I have a condition that causes me to get hot ears, sometimes my entire face gets hot too. Well, I've tried cold water splashing and ice, nothing compares to putting a glob of aloe on my burning hot ears. Even better if it was in the refridgerator. My mom got me into using aloe after a long day in the sun. I havent seen much for scar treatment but it works great for after sun care. I know ppl use aloe for hair styling but that doesn't work for my hair.
I didn't know isntree had as many products as they do. I have the HA sunscreen in the stick form, and going to get the cream version next to try. I have the hyaluronic acid in the mist form, it's so nice to use, especially during summer or when your skin feels hot, sensitive., its perfect for my weird aversion to using products during the day.😵 But I didn't like the moist cream, I thought I would as the cosrx ceramide balancium cream is my all time favourite for night and thought it would be similar, but it left that waxy feeling on my skin. So I gave it to my mother, who did like it. I've realised I have a sensation issue with my products. They may be fantastic products but if I don't like the feeling they leave, then I just can't use them. I use multiple products at night and double moisturise at the last step, but day time I'm the opposite. Can't bare the feeling of anything. I think that's why I love the isntree stick sunscreen. 🌻🐙
You’re not alone!! It’s actually something I find limiting with the dry vs oily categories we typically group skincare into - I have come to believe that dry skin types can not like the heavy sensation, and oily skin types may enjoy it. (I admit: I owe Ara for this revelation as she has dry skin but hates feeling anything on her face!) I’m so glad to hear you like that sunscreen stick. I think it’s amazing as well, and i haven’t yet gotten a burn/tan while using it. I know when it first started gaining popularity, there was hesitation over whether it was possible to trust it - I definitely do!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yes, another one of your great recommendations. I just make sure I go over the face many times and then tap it in and smooth it out. I Have normal ish skin, that leans dry. And I'm with Ara with the way things feel. But I compensate at night and use a lot of steps. But then I'm sleeping so I guess I don't have to worry about the feel of it then. 😉
O the aloe gel good for burns of any kind sunburn curling iron stove ..lol u know what I'm talking about bug bites and then u can just put it on in general after u been to the beach or pool long day in the heat just to cool down and moisturize ur skin it's good for all different things .
As you are reviewing the green tea products, I’m over here with a giant box of green tea bags that were super affordable. It’s got me thinking about making my own scalp treatment using the green tea!
Right, I was just at Sam’s club poking around the tea, and I can’t get over how much more affordable green tea is vs green tea hair/skincare products 😅
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yes! Unless the companies make super potent formulas or use tea that is Organic or grown in some type of “magic soil” it seems that I can do a homemade mask using cooled down tea bags 🤷♀️
Eeeh let me know what you think of them!! The onion essence is one of few products that I can’t imagine going without. It’s so lovely (and - blessed - does not smell like onions 🤣)
I use the hyaluronic moist cream almost every day. It’s not too pricey, in a tube, doubles as my eye cream during the day after I use my Nira laser. I love it.
Yep definitely, I can’t get over how much product is in there! On the price, I think it can be hard to overcome the “low price tags=poor quality” mentality. Tbh I had the same concerns many years ago…Ulta/Sephora sell skincare products for $100+, how can a $10 moisturizer be of comparable quality!? 🤯 Alas, the products speak for themselves - but you’re right, it does mean making an overseas order initially to find out!
I keep my bringgreen aloe gel in the fridge and apply it everytime i get out of the shower, because I wash my face in the shower, and it cools down any redness from the heat of the water/steam!
So, I am thinking, yes to the bifida ampule, yes to the green tea serum (perfect for my daughter), yes to the mugwort cream and maybe to the onion gel cream. I have had a Japanese and Korean sunscreen haul and a essence/toner haul, now I need a ampule/serum and gel/cream haul. I carefully watch reviews from content creators I trust, I compare regular prices, sale prices and %off codes because my skincare budget is small. I try to only buy amazing products and yes, I have a spreadsheet. Thank you for trying so many products and reviewing them over weeks, not just days; I can only imagine the documentation you must do as you try products.
Was excited to tell you, I have Mary & May and Beauty of Josean sunscreens coming tomorrow. I just love Korean skin care and sunscreens! I’ve been using Missha for about 3+ years, I still love it lots. But the price went up a little and I don’t think it’s actually 50ml. 🤷♀️ So I’m ALWAYS happy to test new ones. Your the best Alice! 💖
An aloe gel moisturizer may be great for any area that ladies shave. Sometimes shaving leaves us itchy. I bet this will be helpful under arms and in the pubic area after shaving.
My husband ordered me Triochrome! I got a new Benifit blush in Moon. I just don't have that color in my collection. It isn't as deep as it looks. When I looked at it. I thought nope. I swatched it and said yes.Laura Mercier blush in Rose. I got a pink and a purple UD eyeliner. I also picked up Aqua by Armani. I needed a new pillow and while at Sephora in Kohls I got a really light night shirt. It was a shopping day for sure. You are really good at picking things that are good for oily skin! ❌️⭕️
Oh my goodness what a lovely bday gift!! That palette looks STUNNING 🤩 How do you like the new packaging on the Benefit blush? I miss the brush but I do like that it’s more petite! Definitely easier to fit in my acrylic drawers now haha
Great series, Alice. I'm looking forward to Part 3. I already have items in my cart from Parts 1, and 2. Your discussion about the Aloe gel, almost made me bust out my old NuFace device ... almost, because I am basically lazy and thinking about the added time to use the NuFace is rather daunting- plus the lone electrical outlet in my bathroom is already being used by my toothbrush.
Welllll ok. I’ll spoil my microcurrent 6(+) month review just a little!! I actually ended up falling in love with it, but the trick is consistent usage. For me, it was when I stopped using it that I realized it does in fact help with making my skin looked more lifted (I was super skeptical initially!) I’d say break it out and give it a go!! Listening to music makes the time go by quickly too 😄
@@AliceintheRabbitHole OK, OK, you have persuaded me. I just dug it out of my bottom drawer and plugged it in on my nightstand. Looks kinda cute with the blue lights flashing.
They changed the package on most of them I noticed the other day cause I was still debating on the bifida serum even though they changed the formula and it was super to be amazing before, I still thing the c niacin is same but I noticed everything else was different packaging. I am so excited about part 2. I know people were using the c niacin after the toner more of a 2 ND toner or essence type instead of a serum. I am still debating the bifida one maybe u got the older one before they changed the formula?? Humm we need to compare ingredients list to the new packaging but I thought they changed it before the package change thinking this or maybe the is it Rovectin one with the green bottle the age one that is suppose to be a dupe Estee lauder ANR serum. Girl u were suppose to get the fresh aloe gel for the microurrent . Definitely wanted to try the greentea serum I heard it was good for both skin types the toner more for oily but still suppose to be good for both. Did u see they just raised the ND mini pallets to 27$ I looked at them 2 days ago and they were still 25$ Ooo I looked at the manyo and the bifida mist sounds amazing ingredients list and all and so do the toner pads they have some exfoilant in it but other great stuff and the mist has all kind of good stuff and peptides copper peptides mushroom I think ginsing idk I don't remember but it looks nice. I see Amazon has it on sale for 13$ right now don't know how much it is on the Korean sites but I haven't tried Manyo yet.
I am scared to open retailer websites lately - it’s like a game of “what product prices went up today?” 😩 Unrelated to skincare, but one of my favorite clothing companies sent an email out that seemed exciting and it was (ba dum tss) an announcement of price increases. When will it end AHHHH Now that I’m done testing the bifida serum I can finally try the Manyo! I got the galactomyces serum in PR - super curious to see how it compares. And yeah, I’ve heard soooo much about that brand!
If you can recommended some lotion or emulsion, because I have combo dry skin that love emulsion before cream. Or you can share what your favourite emulsion.
Enjoyed the Bifida (better than Time Revolution) but I get the peptides and ferments in other products so it felt redundant. Also, sticky. The bottle lasted for months so it is a great value.
Alice u are so funny! 😂😂😂 but I hear you with the clearance sales! My fave! I can’t say I’m surprised that you like the hyaluronic acid cream because it has algae in it. I wish my skin liked this ingredient I really do because it’s hidden in almost everything lately!
Retail prices on clothing feels absurd lately! Why are “budget friendly” jeans $80!? Ahhh yeah you’re right haha, I am predictable there. Oh no I hope algae doesn’t get the hyaluronic acid/niacinamide treatment of being in every last product out there 👀
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I really hope not 🤞 I would at least prefer it to not be at the top of the ingredient list. What’s annoying about it is that it comes under so many different names and incidecoder is useless so I have to search the unknowns I find but it’s sneaky and I have unfortunately bought products and then became horrified to discover it has algae even though I’m not opposed to trying some cautiously because it depends on the extraction process that makes it pore clogging.
Oh that’s so interesting. So you and I share the same issue with different ingredients-I can use bergamot sometimes, but it depends on whether the furanocoumarins were removed. Even then, it’s no guarantee - I haven’t (and may never) identified the constituents within bergamot that seem to cause the problem. Ah skincare, why must you be so tricky 😭
I Have the same skin type as you and around the same age. I'm a touch older I think but I use the aloe gel as like a pregame moisturizer in the summer. I use paulas choice Resist Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50 which is really moisturizing but due to my dry skin a need a whisper more than the paulas provides but not a lot. I also like to use it as hand cream in the summer when I'm driving bc a heavy cream with the south Texas and south Louisiana humidity just won't do*. My hands would be slipping all over the place. Thanks for another great review
YUP know all about the hand cream issue! And the pain of a hot steering wheel, ouch. Funny story: I bought a fuzzy steering wheel cover when I first moved to Nola to hopefully counteract the pain. Then I learned why those aren’t more popular in the south…it was completely destroyed in less than a year, and even harder to get back off than it was to get it on! 🤣
@@AliceintheRabbitHole fermented products has truly changed my skin i have acne differn gel and these products changed my skin and honesly my life for the better i was so despesswd for yrs now i help others to heal their skin by sharing skincare it makes me happy to see others not have to go thro what i did i love you and your vids stay beautiful my friend i almost forgot i spray the green tea toner in my hair im super oily
The priamera lotus essence they took out the syracermises filterate and added random extracts instead idk if u saw it yet it's on vanna go to the product hit the ingredient top is old version bottom is new , don't know why brands change stuff that is so popular and loved and take out good ingredients and add random ones I mean if they feel the need to change they could have left the ingredients and added a few extracts but why take out the good also think they added more preservatives too not sure.
Love your video. We have similar skin & hair scalp. I want to know what shampoo do you use for very oily head scalp. I try so many products, nothing works. Thanks. P.s. I have TW bifid ampoule, love it on my dry skin except the stickiness.
I actually do like the Briogeo mango line, which is supposed to - and does seem to - help with balancing oily scalps. That and dry shampoo (non-aerosol is the way to go, way more cost effective!)
I'm a marketing director's dream...I love some matchy-matchy packaging on related use products...i.e. wash, tone, essence, serum and moisturizer.....but them I like my special products to be very unique... like oils and..That is just to buy........BUT obviously I rarely find a brand that I use all the products at the same time so there's that...Beauty of Joseon I can do easily...Donginbi when I rob a bank (no i don't) Sulwhasoo..
Question should I buy the bifida or the the Rovectin young biome serum? Idk if u tried the Rovectin yet I can't remember but they seem to be on the same kind of bifida glactomysies serum type thing but I think the Rovectin maybe more gel like not sure but debating on one of them. * If u haven't tried the dear klairs oil drop serum u need to get it, it's like my favorite daytime serum I used a whole bottle I'm about to get a backup I have like a few uses left and don't want to be without it also I like to add a couple drops of the ordinary aregelline in it or I'll use the arg first then the oil drop serum I would say the Dermtlgy needless and oil drop also RNW ceramide serum are my favs I don't want to be without of course I have more but u definitely need to try the oil drop serum
Sadly I haven’t tried the Rovectin, although I do love that brand as well. Omg ok so with Klairs, I almost feel bad because the darn vitamin c serum was such a disaster for me…but I really think that was poor warehouse control on behalf of the retailer I ordered from (maybe Ulta? Can’t remember). Now I realize they do have a lot of nice products - the cleansing oil, the toner…I was missing out!! 🥺
I am very interested in the Real Bifida ampoule but those copper peptides...I cannot figure out were to use it. In the AM I use vit c and in the PM retinal...I guess I could use it 2 or 3 nights I don't use retinal or exfoliator? Copper peptides confuse me.
I am confused by them as well! For me, I have felt comfortable pairing it with a vitamin c derivative in this specific case - partially because I’m suspecting it’s not too high in the TW-Real, and partially because I noticed Dr. perricone pairs vitamin c derivatives with CP in cold plasma. Buuuut I do feel like I’m guessing. I hope we get clearer research into copper peptides, specifically doses/combos!
15:41 what’s the difference when applying a moisturizer just as a moisturizer versus as a sleeping pack? do you layer another moisturizer with it or something? do you just put a thicker layer on instead?
You got it yep! Sleeping packs are typically made to be paired with another moisturizer underneath (think of it as the equivalent of applying spf after daytime moisturizer, but for night!)
I got it to measure the resistance, but tbh it just proved to me what I suspected all along: there’s a ton of options for pairing with a device - not just aloe!
You're telling me not everyone's mother slathered then with aloe after getting a sunburn as a kid? 😂 I thought that was a universal pale kid experience
Lol I saw this vid posted after my sinus surgery and wanted to check it out so bad but my 🧠 was THROBBING! 😩 I couldn’t handle screen lighting or voices AT ALL! But it’s so good to be back and see your smiling face and cheerful voice without wanting to pull out my eyeballs. 🫣😂😂 I love how you point out how a lot of Korean products are actually cheaper than western. I was just having this discussion with my MIL but she’s just not quite there with me yet lol. I get that maybe she doesn’t trust ordering from Korean sites bc she’s all about Ulta. I’m going to get her there though lol. And I personally want to thank Korean skincare for calming the irritation from the adhesive of the medical tape on my face. 👌
I just bought the timeless 10% gonna try out the lower percent hopefully it will work out and I bought the PSA pansia serum sounded amazing and I saw it in Kelly's favs, did u see the girl went on vaca to Greece I'm so jelly that's amazing for her and by herself she is a tough chick vacation out of the country alone I would be so scared I can't even go eat my self or to the movies..lol let alone out of the country. * Update got my Botox taken care of by my girl that did it last time and did it amazing for a good price and I will never see anyone but her again she sat their and straight up looked at me took out pics from a year ago and she said he screwed u it looks like he put nothing in their and their is way to much movement if what is said on the chart is in their. she redid everything everything and only charged me 64$ she is an angel she said he did a bad job wasn't even and barely anything in their for what he says he gave me. She made it right and hooked it up ,I'm so greatful for her she talked to management and only charged me for a less then half and got me an extra 20$ off that with some point thing threw the Botox company. She has been in Europe so it was hard to get an apt with her but I will wait and I got her cell so I will not be dealing with that Dr I trusted anymore.
It makes SUCH a difference to find a good doctor!! Lol omg this is like my last reply - we have not only inflation, but also - what the heck is with appointments taking so long?? I had one in Nola for the little skin tag I have on my nose. Moved away and cancelled it, and I can’t get an appt here for months. I just want to get rid of that lil bump lol!!
The emotional high that I am getting from your Isntree reviews is no joke 😍😍😍😆💜 P.s. I have been feeling disappointed with the Cosrx products not working for me (except for the snail mucin essence) and all that money getting blown off 🥲 I was skeptical about getting any Isntree products given their pricing but I am now starting to see that they seem to be a good long term investment for my skin and getting one or two Isntree products is a better option than blowing off money on brands that might be a Hit or Miss 😅 although I am aware that skincare is subjective. By the way do you think Innisfree would looking into? Or would you consider a review of that brand as well as It's Skin? 😊
Isntree > Cosrx for me too. It’s so funny; I expected to ADORE cosrx. But tbh, I have really only stuck with a small handful of their products? (I do like the propolis line and of course the snail!)
I have been Very Respecfully Eyeing the C-Niacin ampoule, the Green Tea serum, and the Onion essence 👀👀👀 thanks for the videos, excellent cross section of the brand!
Happy to help! 😃
I find the green tea serum works wonderfully for dry skin! I have classically dry skin and im on differin and it works wonderfully! I use it like a lightweight antioxidant serum in the morning
Ooh thanks for sharing!! Ok I’ll have to at least try the green tea serum on my skin - although now I don’t know if I want to use it anywhere other than my scalp. It works so well hahaha!
I use a lot of green tea products and i have dry skin and i love using them, i find them work really well at hydrating and moisturising :) I am particularly enjoying the bonajour green tea water bomb toner.
I’ve heard good things about that one!
I really like the "natural source of vitamin c" type serums because I feel like I can layer them with actual ascorbic acid in the AM, but then use them with my retinol or exfoliating acids in the PM. ALL THE BRIGHTENING GO GO GO
Oh that’s a great point! Yeah they do make for more versatile products for sure 😊
LOVE the Isntree Bifida ampoule and don't find it very oily.
Don't get me wrong, it has a rich "slip" to it (that I personally seem to gravitate towards in serums), but then it both hydrates deep and settles without much stickiness.
Then again, I live in cold Sweden so maybe that balances things up :)
Great results too, the moisture barrier feels stronger and healthier in just a few weeks.
Thank you for sharing! Yeah I tend to agree, but it’s also really really hard for me to guess at how things are for oily skinned folks haha
I was lucky enough to use Isntree Spot Saver Mugwort cream in the past, and it's still the best I've ever used. ❤
I love this large and multiple part review format
I didn’t expect to have so much fun with it haha! Has really allowed me to throw myself “all in” to this review 😁
Hi Alice, an oily scalp person here as well, I've tried a lot of products both high end and drugstore and I'm telling you you need to try "Aveeno apple cider vinegar blend shampoo" it's the best clarifying yet gentle shampoo I've ever used to regulate oil production on my scalp especially if you're a low frequency hair washer, there's another corresponding conditioner as well that was ok nothing special but the shampoo is a game changer, I use it as my 1st cleanse I lather it between my hands then I work it out massaging my entire scalp focusing on covering all surface area, please try avoiding shampooing ur actual hair (the dead part aka hair shaft) and only focus on the scalp, I then follow with my regular shampoo (my fav is the pureology strength cure shampoo indigo bottle) again only focusing only on scalp, then I use conditioner (pureology as well), this technique made a huge difference for me, I highly recommend u give it a go believe me u won't be disappointed especially of you use leave on products for styling or heat protection or whatever, double shampooing with a gentle clarifying shampoo and then a normal shampoo makes a huge difference removing all build up that sometimes might cause oily scalp ☺️
I also forgot to mention u can use nizoral 1% or 2% whatever u can get ur Hands on and incorporate it in ur haircare routine in the same approach but only once a wk, nizoral is another game changer for oily scalp ppl.😊
All love from Sydney New South Wales Australia ❤️
Wow thank you so much for this - will definitely try it! I’ve heard good things about ACV before too
It was a real lightbulb moment for me when I discovered this oiliness isn’t merely how life works for everyone (🤯 and painfully later in my life than I would like to admit!! 🤐)
I need to try that! I love the Ouai Detox Shampoo which has ACV but its a little expensive if you can't find a deal on it
Aloe is basically sold as an after-sun product in the UK, but be careful, it BURNS if I put it on irritated skin, however most people find it soothing. I've also seen it used after waxin. basically, like cica products.
I do seem to be irritated by anything labled "sensitive skin" so you'll probably be fine though.
You know I’ve heard that before! Apparently aloe is yet another ingredient that can be amazing for some, and a disaster for others. I suppose it does make sense though as that seems to be every ingredient ever haha
Sometimes they put alcohol in the aloe products. I have a sunburn right now actually :D And have been using the Isntree 80% aloe on my arms and chest that are very red, itchy and peeling skin. It feels very good on my super sensitive burnt skin. But I have tried another one before that burned like crazy (it had alcohol in it).
@@sirtsupirtsu That seems like the most counter-intuitive ingredient combo! I just checked and my aloe gel didn't have alcohol in it, but I'm sure that will help some people
The Green tea serum is superb for using prior to LED masks. Research proves green tea heavily accelerates results from LED light, and this serum is perfect to pair with it.
Aloe gel idea: Shower mask.
After cleansing if you want to have a long shower or what not, it's nice to shield the skin on the face from water loss, before the rest of the routine.
Whoa that’s a brilliant idea - I hate the feeling of my skin drying out in the shower ugh!
I have suggestion to oily skin people about TW-Real Bifida Ampoule. In case you do not like oils, even the dry oils like squalene etc. Please still give this product a chance. I hate all kind of oils. BUT this product I looove! It feels amazing in PM routine. I use it as last serum. It hugs the skin so pleasantly. Really nice feeling when applied. And not at all like a real oil. I love the texture of this one.
Thanks for sharing! I feel like I am guessing at how oily skin will perceive products, so it’s great to hear you love it. Such a stunning formula!! 😍
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I am in love with this product too :) And it will last quite a lot of time too. Bang for buck for sure!
I like to make my own facial mist using aloe. It's easy and it's soothing, especially if you refrigerate it. Take any empty mist bottle and fill with whatever water you like, then add in the aloe gel. I also add a few drops of the Inkey list collagen booster drops and it's just a nice refreshing spray plus is great for when using any HA products. Also nice to use before applying body moisturizers! I've loved this series and really want to try the Onion essence now. Isntree seems like one of those brands that are just consistently very good!
As someone who is always a fan of mists, I love that idea! 😍
The isntree bifida ampoule ingredients list is impressive. But again its one of those that has an amazing list but it ends there. After finishing two full bottles, I can conclude that this ampoule doesn't seem to do anything for my skin that other hydrating serums can't do. Does not tighten, firm, give a skin a indescribable new healthy glow like the SKII, nada. Will not repurchase. Will try the Missha Time Revolution Essence Enriched version next to see if that one is back to what the original was famous for WITH amazing visible skin results, because the other versions afterwards were also horribly watered down. The quest continues.!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Welcome. The Manyo Bifida Ampoule is also a lot better than the Isntree, with visible results and a favorite product in Korea for a reason and is considered the Estee lauder serum dupe.
Hey! I really appreciate your review on the green tea serum. Because now I know it would be a good multipurpose product for me. I have oily facial skin, but I also have an oily scalp with seborrheic dermatitis. I never would have thought to try that product in that way!
Right!? I only got the idea from reading all of this “the skinification of hair products” articles LOL!
Same for mi with the mugwort cream, i never tried it until they repackeged. I love it
I’m only sad to find out I missed out all this time lol!!
At my amazement the Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Cream is too light for me for the summer lol! Isntree is getting closer to being my favorite brand. I can't wait for a review on their cleansers!
I actually feel that - it’s a pretty recent development for me to prefer anything other than heavy creams year round! (Unsure if the move changed that actually??)
I’ve got good things to say about those 😉
Hi Alice!
This series was pretty much on time. I've been going through CosRx and loving it but have quite a few Isntree things in my Stylevana wishlist.. Didn't comment on the first video but yeah, I had to do a double take on innisfree. But OMG, girl, Aloe! I have a condition that causes me to get hot ears, sometimes my entire face gets hot too. Well, I've tried cold water splashing and ice, nothing compares to putting a glob of aloe on my burning hot ears. Even better if it was in the refridgerator. My mom got me into using aloe after a long day in the sun. I havent seen much for scar treatment but it works great for after sun care. I know ppl use aloe for hair styling but that doesn't work for my hair.
That makes sense for sure! Cold aloe is probably SO lovely. I’ll have to stick it in my fridge - maybe next to some waters for a hot day haha!
I didn't know isntree had as many products as they do. I have the HA sunscreen in the stick form, and going to get the cream version next to try. I have the hyaluronic acid in the mist form, it's so nice to use, especially during summer or when your skin feels hot, sensitive., its perfect for my weird aversion to using products during the day.😵 But I didn't like the moist cream, I thought I would as the cosrx ceramide balancium cream is my all time favourite for night and thought it would be similar, but it left that waxy feeling on my skin. So I gave it to my mother, who did like it. I've realised I have a sensation issue with my products. They may be fantastic products but if I don't like the feeling they leave, then I just can't use them. I use multiple products at night and double moisturise at the last step, but day time I'm the opposite. Can't bare the feeling of anything. I think that's why I love the isntree stick sunscreen. 🌻🐙
You’re not alone!! It’s actually something I find limiting with the dry vs oily categories we typically group skincare into - I have come to believe that dry skin types can not like the heavy sensation, and oily skin types may enjoy it. (I admit: I owe Ara for this revelation as she has dry skin but hates feeling anything on her face!)
I’m so glad to hear you like that sunscreen stick. I think it’s amazing as well, and i haven’t yet gotten a burn/tan while using it. I know when it first started gaining popularity, there was hesitation over whether it was possible to trust it - I definitely do!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yes, another one of your great recommendations. I just make sure I go over the face many times and then tap it in and smooth it out. I Have normal ish skin, that leans dry. And I'm with Ara with the way things feel. But I compensate at night and use a lot of steps. But then I'm sleeping so I guess I don't have to worry about the feel of it then. 😉
Very helpful. Thank you loving this series
O the aloe gel good for burns of any kind sunburn curling iron stove ..lol u know what I'm talking about bug bites and then u can just put it on in general after u been to the beach or pool long day in the heat just to cool down and moisturize ur skin it's good for all different things .
As you are reviewing the green tea products, I’m over here with a giant box of green tea bags that were super affordable. It’s got me thinking about making my own scalp treatment using the green tea!
Right, I was just at Sam’s club poking around the tea, and I can’t get over how much more affordable green tea is vs green tea hair/skincare products 😅
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yes! Unless the companies make super potent formulas or use tea that is Organic or grown in some type of “magic soil” it seems that I can do a homemade
mask using cooled down tea bags 🤷♀️
the isntree mugwort line all are amazing 🥰🥰
I'm super late to these Isntree vids but you sold me the onion essence and the bifida ampoule so good work! I'm sure YesStyle appreciates you!
Eeeh let me know what you think of them!! The onion essence is one of few products that I can’t imagine going without. It’s so lovely (and - blessed - does not smell like onions 🤣)
I use the hyaluronic moist cream almost every day. It’s not too pricey, in a tube, doubles as my eye cream during the day after I use my Nira laser. I love it.
Yep definitely, I can’t get over how much product is in there!
On the price, I think it can be hard to overcome the “low price tags=poor quality” mentality. Tbh I had the same concerns many years ago…Ulta/Sephora sell skincare products for $100+, how can a $10 moisturizer be of comparable quality!? 🤯
Alas, the products speak for themselves - but you’re right, it does mean making an overseas order initially to find out!
I keep my bringgreen aloe gel in the fridge and apply it everytime i get out of the shower, because I wash my face in the shower, and it cools down any redness from the heat of the water/steam!
That sounds soothing just to read haha! I loooove applying cold skincare 😍
So, I am thinking, yes to the bifida ampule, yes to the green tea serum (perfect for my daughter), yes to the mugwort cream and maybe to the onion gel cream. I have had a Japanese and Korean sunscreen haul and a essence/toner haul, now I need a ampule/serum and gel/cream haul. I carefully watch reviews from content creators I trust, I compare regular prices, sale prices and %off codes because my skincare budget is small. I try to only buy amazing products and yes, I have a spreadsheet. Thank you for trying so many products and reviewing them over weeks, not just days; I can only imagine the documentation you must do as you try products.
I admire the spreadsheet! All my notes are actually by hand - I go through multiple spiral notebooks a year. That’s the old school in me haha 😆
Was excited to tell you, I have Mary & May and Beauty of Josean sunscreens coming tomorrow. I just love Korean skin care and sunscreens! I’ve been using Missha for about 3+ years, I still love it lots. But the price went up a little and I don’t think it’s actually 50ml. 🤷♀️ So I’m ALWAYS happy to test new ones. Your the best Alice! 💖
Eeeh some of my fav sunscreens! And yeah, I’m really not feeling the inflation everywhere. I feel like I have to work harder at following sales LOL 😆
An aloe gel moisturizer may be great for any area that ladies shave. Sometimes shaving leaves us itchy. I bet this will be helpful under arms and in the pubic area after shaving.
Good thinking!! That would be soothing indeed
My husband ordered me Triochrome! I got a new Benifit blush in Moon. I just don't have that color in my collection. It isn't as deep as it looks. When I looked at it. I thought nope. I swatched it and said yes.Laura Mercier blush in Rose. I got a pink and a purple UD eyeliner. I also picked up Aqua by Armani. I needed a new pillow and while at Sephora in Kohls I got a really light night shirt. It was a shopping day for sure. You are really good at picking things that are good for oily skin! ❌️⭕️
Oh my goodness what a lovely bday gift!! That palette looks STUNNING 🤩
How do you like the new packaging on the Benefit blush? I miss the brush but I do like that it’s more petite! Definitely easier to fit in my acrylic drawers now haha
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I love the smaller package. That palette is so much more stunning in person. I was thrilled ❌️⭕️
Great series, Alice. I'm looking forward to Part 3. I already have items in my cart from Parts 1, and 2. Your discussion about the Aloe gel, almost made me bust out my old NuFace device ... almost, because I am basically lazy and thinking about the added time to use the NuFace is rather daunting- plus the lone electrical outlet in my bathroom is already being used by my toothbrush.
Welllll ok. I’ll spoil my microcurrent 6(+) month review just a little!! I actually ended up falling in love with it, but the trick is consistent usage. For me, it was when I stopped using it that I realized it does in fact help with making my skin looked more lifted (I was super skeptical initially!) I’d say break it out and give it a go!! Listening to music makes the time go by quickly too 😄
@@AliceintheRabbitHole OK, OK, you have persuaded me. I just dug it out of my bottom drawer and plugged it in on my nightstand. Looks kinda cute with the blue lights flashing.
Awww yeah!! Let me know how it goes (in a few months - I swear that’s the trick haha!)
I love that you use k-beauty products and this review was so helpful!!
I thought it was Wednesday again. Was pretty sure it wasn’t Friday!!
Can’t wait for Part 3. ❤️
Time is…an illusion? (At the least, it’s quite confusing - I’ll stand by that haha)
They changed the package on most of them I noticed the other day cause I was still debating on the bifida serum even though they changed the formula and it was super to be amazing before, I still thing the c niacin is same but I noticed everything else was different packaging. I am so excited about part 2. I know people were using the c niacin after the toner more of a 2 ND toner or essence type instead of a serum. I am still debating the bifida one maybe u got the older one before they changed the formula?? Humm we need to compare ingredients list to the new packaging but I thought they changed it before the package change thinking this or maybe the is it Rovectin one with the green bottle the age one that is suppose to be a dupe Estee lauder ANR serum. Girl u were suppose to get the fresh aloe gel for the microurrent . Definitely wanted to try the greentea serum I heard it was good for both skin types the toner more for oily but still suppose to be good for both. Did u see they just raised the ND mini pallets to 27$ I looked at them 2 days ago and they were still 25$
Ooo I looked at the manyo and the bifida mist sounds amazing ingredients list and all and so do the toner pads they have some exfoilant in it but other great stuff and the mist has all kind of good stuff and peptides copper peptides mushroom I think ginsing idk I don't remember but it looks nice. I see Amazon has it on sale for 13$ right now don't know how much it is on the Korean sites but I haven't tried Manyo yet.
I am scared to open retailer websites lately - it’s like a game of “what product prices went up today?” 😩 Unrelated to skincare, but one of my favorite clothing companies sent an email out that seemed exciting and it was (ba dum tss) an announcement of price increases. When will it end AHHHH
Now that I’m done testing the bifida serum I can finally try the Manyo! I got the galactomyces serum in PR - super curious to see how it compares. And yeah, I’ve heard soooo much about that brand!
If you can recommended some lotion or emulsion, because I have combo dry skin that love emulsion before cream. Or you can share what your favourite emulsion.
Enjoyed the Bifida (better than Time Revolution) but I get the peptides and ferments in other products so it felt redundant. Also, sticky. The bottle lasted for months so it is a great value.
Is the time revolution also kind of sticky/heavy? I do think that’s part of why it lasts so long though haha - always a trade off of some kind 🤣
You can mixed in the aloe gel with your leave-in conditioner for extra hydration.
Oh I love this idea! Maybe unsurprisingly I’m not opposed to trying skincare in my hair 🤣😆 - thank you!
Alice u are so funny! 😂😂😂 but I hear you with the clearance sales! My fave!
I can’t say I’m surprised that you like the hyaluronic acid cream because it has algae in it. I wish my skin liked this ingredient I really do because it’s hidden in almost everything lately!
Retail prices on clothing feels absurd lately! Why are “budget friendly” jeans $80!?
Ahhh yeah you’re right haha, I am predictable there. Oh no I hope algae doesn’t get the hyaluronic acid/niacinamide treatment of being in every last product out there 👀
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I really hope not 🤞 I would at least prefer it to not be at the top of the ingredient list. What’s annoying about it is that it comes under so many different names and incidecoder is useless so I have to search the unknowns I find but it’s sneaky and I have unfortunately bought products and then became horrified to discover it has algae even though I’m not opposed to trying some cautiously because it depends on the extraction process that makes it pore clogging.
Oh that’s so interesting. So you and I share the same issue with different ingredients-I can use bergamot sometimes, but it depends on whether the furanocoumarins were removed. Even then, it’s no guarantee - I haven’t (and may never) identified the constituents within bergamot that seem to cause the problem.
Ah skincare, why must you be so tricky 😭
Thank you for this series
try isoi 1st spot gel cream
it’s perfect for dry acne prone skin
Mugwort Yes! Bought it.
I Have the same skin type as you and around the same age. I'm a touch older I think but I use the aloe gel as like a pregame moisturizer in the summer. I use paulas choice Resist Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50 which is really moisturizing but due to my dry skin a need a whisper more than the paulas provides but not a lot. I also like to use it as hand cream in the summer when I'm driving bc a heavy cream with the south Texas and south Louisiana humidity just won't do*. My hands would be slipping all over the place.
Thanks for another great review
YUP know all about the hand cream issue! And the pain of a hot steering wheel, ouch. Funny story: I bought a fuzzy steering wheel cover when I first moved to Nola to hopefully counteract the pain. Then I learned why those aren’t more popular in the south…it was completely destroyed in less than a year, and even harder to get back off than it was to get it on! 🤣
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yes. My first car had one that melted to the wheel 🤣
Haha yep! It looked cute for two weeks and only two weeks. Learned my lesson for sure!
my skin loves bifida and the green tea toner oh goodness i'm making a list of things i had forgotten about
Fermented products are SO good to my skin! At this point I don’t want to be without them
@@AliceintheRabbitHole fermented products has truly changed my skin i have acne differn gel and these products changed my skin and honesly my life for the better i was so despesswd for yrs now i help others to heal their skin by sharing skincare it makes me happy to see others not have to go thro what i did i love you and your vids stay beautiful my friend i almost forgot i spray the green tea toner in my hair im super oily
Minor thing.. can we get a review of the isntree cleansers? 😆 There are three right now - green tea, onion and hyaluronic acid cleansers
The cottage core reference lmao
The priamera lotus essence they took out the syracermises filterate and added random extracts instead idk if u saw it yet it's on vanna go to the product hit the ingredient top is old version bottom is new , don't know why brands change stuff that is so popular and loved and take out good ingredients and add random ones I mean if they feel the need to change they could have left the ingredients and added a few extracts but why take out the good also think they added more preservatives too not sure.
I do not understand it at all 😭😭 that one was such a hit, people loved it exactly as it was!! 💔
I will be trying the hair hack!❌️⭕️
After sun. Burns. Itchy skin. If we get into editable aloe the sky is the limit. Have a great week ❌️ ⭕️
Ohhhh does it relieve itchy skin!? My goodness, I certainly deal with that. Will try it!!
Love your video. We have similar skin & hair scalp. I want to know what shampoo do you use for very oily head scalp. I try so many products, nothing works. Thanks. P.s. I have TW bifid ampoule, love it on my dry skin except the stickiness.
I actually do like the Briogeo mango line, which is supposed to - and does seem to - help with balancing oily scalps. That and dry shampoo (non-aerosol is the way to go, way more cost effective!)
I'm a marketing director's dream...I love some matchy-matchy packaging on related use products...i.e. wash, tone, essence, serum and moisturizer.....but them I like my special products to be very unique... like oils and..That is just to buy........BUT obviously I rarely find a brand that I use all the products at the same time so there's that...Beauty of Joseon I can do easily...Donginbi when I rob a bank (no i don't) Sulwhasoo..
I was wondering if it’s a great thing to incorporate the isntree bifida ampoule to my skincare routine at 20 years old ?
Thank you
No judgment. It is super cute ❌️⭕️
Question should I buy the bifida or the the Rovectin young biome serum? Idk if u tried the Rovectin yet I can't remember but they seem to be on the same kind of bifida glactomysies serum type thing but I think the Rovectin maybe more gel like not sure but debating on one of them.
* If u haven't tried the dear klairs oil drop serum u need to get it, it's like my favorite daytime serum I used a whole bottle I'm about to get a backup I have like a few uses left and don't want to be without it also I like to add a couple drops of the ordinary aregelline in it or I'll use the arg first then the oil drop serum I would say the Dermtlgy needless and oil drop also RNW ceramide serum are my favs I don't want to be without of course I have more but u definitely need to try the oil drop serum
Sadly I haven’t tried the Rovectin, although I do love that brand as well. Omg ok so with Klairs, I almost feel bad because the darn vitamin c serum was such a disaster for me…but I really think that was poor warehouse control on behalf of the retailer I ordered from (maybe Ulta? Can’t remember). Now I realize they do have a lot of nice products - the cleansing oil, the toner…I was missing out!! 🥺
I am very interested in the Real Bifida ampoule but those copper peptides...I cannot figure out were to use it. In the AM I use vit c and in the PM retinal...I guess I could use it 2 or 3 nights I don't use retinal or exfoliator? Copper peptides confuse me.
I am confused by them as well! For me, I have felt comfortable pairing it with a vitamin c derivative in this specific case - partially because I’m suspecting it’s not too high in the TW-Real, and partially because I noticed Dr. perricone pairs vitamin c derivatives with CP in cold plasma. Buuuut I do feel like I’m guessing. I hope we get clearer research into copper peptides, specifically doses/combos!
Copper Peptides can be used with any retinoid.
15:41 what’s the difference when applying a moisturizer just as a moisturizer versus as a sleeping pack? do you layer another moisturizer with it or something? do you just put a thicker layer on instead?
You got it yep! Sleeping packs are typically made to be paired with another moisturizer underneath (think of it as the equivalent of applying spf after daytime moisturizer, but for night!)
Wait! what is a…. Multimeter? I can measure the conductivity for microcurrents? I need this
I got it to measure the resistance, but tbh it just proved to me what I suspected all along: there’s a ton of options for pairing with a device - not just aloe!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole mind blowing! Thank you for the videos, always fun
You're telling me not everyone's mother slathered then with aloe after getting a sunburn as a kid? 😂 I thought that was a universal pale kid experience
And I really hope your hair Doesn’t fall out.
Me too hahahaha!
Hi ..❌️⭕️
Lol I saw this vid posted after my sinus surgery and wanted to check it out so bad but my 🧠 was THROBBING! 😩 I couldn’t handle screen lighting or voices AT ALL! But it’s so good to be back and see your smiling face and cheerful voice without wanting to pull out my eyeballs. 🫣😂😂
I love how you point out how a lot of Korean products are actually cheaper than western. I was just having this discussion with my MIL but she’s just not quite there with me yet lol. I get that maybe she doesn’t trust ordering from Korean sites bc she’s all about Ulta. I’m going to get her there though lol.
And I personally want to thank Korean skincare for calming the irritation from the adhesive of the medical tape on my face. 👌
Oh my, I hope you heal up quickly!!
I just bought the timeless 10% gonna try out the lower percent hopefully it will work out and I bought the PSA pansia serum sounded amazing and I saw it in Kelly's favs, did u see the girl went on vaca to Greece I'm so jelly that's amazing for her and by herself she is a tough chick vacation out of the country alone I would be so scared I can't even go eat my self or to the movies..lol let alone out of the country.
* Update got my Botox taken care of by my girl that did it last time and did it amazing for a good price and I will never see anyone but her again she sat their and straight up looked at me took out pics from a year ago and she said he screwed u it looks like he put nothing in their and their is way to much movement if what is said on the chart is in their. she redid everything everything and only charged me 64$ she is an angel she said he did a bad job wasn't even and barely anything in their for what he says he gave me. She made it right and hooked it up ,I'm so greatful for her she talked to management and only charged me for a less then half and got me an extra 20$ off that with some point thing threw the Botox company. She has been in Europe so it was hard to get an apt with her but I will wait and I got her cell so I will not be dealing with that Dr I trusted anymore.
It makes SUCH a difference to find a good doctor!! Lol omg this is like my last reply - we have not only inflation, but also - what the heck is with appointments taking so long?? I had one in Nola for the little skin tag I have on my nose. Moved away and cancelled it, and I can’t get an appt here for months. I just want to get rid of that lil bump lol!!
The emotional high that I am getting from your Isntree reviews is no joke 😍😍😍😆💜
P.s. I have been feeling disappointed with the Cosrx products not working for me (except for the snail mucin essence) and all that money getting blown off 🥲 I was skeptical about getting any Isntree products given their pricing but I am now starting to see that they seem to be a good long term investment for my skin and getting one or two Isntree products is a better option than blowing off money on brands that might be a Hit or Miss 😅 although I am aware that skincare is subjective. By the way do you think Innisfree would looking into? Or would you consider a review of that brand as well as It's Skin? 😊
Isntree > Cosrx for me too. It’s so funny; I expected to ADORE cosrx. But tbh, I have really only stuck with a small handful of their products? (I do like the propolis line and of course the snail!)
Oh and I did try some Innisfree several years ago. Tbh it was underwhelming (at least the green tea line!)