No dermatologist spends this much time explaining things to patients. You are a godsend! I have wasted a lot money in the past buying bad products. Then came along "Life According to Dr. Dray." I am forever grateful for your advice, your wry humor, your time and expertise. Blessings upon you, your mom and little Tybee! You truly rock, Dr. Dray!!!
"I'm a Board Certified Dermatologist" a.k.a. actually qualified to give advice and information on the given subject, unlike 99% of random creators existing in the "ether", that feel compelled to give out public advice on subjects they have little or no knowledge of. Sorry, not sorry. Much respect to Dr. Dray and her expertise. I really enjoy her videos.
I have always thought people who aren't experts usually in my mind doctors or dieticians ect shouldn't have their own channels acting as experts and having for instance thousands of subscribers. A lot of mistakes can occur and they can't know what doctors do. They should do it maybe in a different form.
Being certified by a medical board is nothing to scoff at. The examinations a doctor has to take are EXHAUSTIVE!! And all of this after years of medical school, internships and residency! That commands respect! It isn’t something that just anyone off the street can do!
Changes I’ve made since finding Dr. Dray-- Running from all the expensive “clean” beauty products that are filled with essential oils, double cleansing only once a day, drying my hair with a t-shirt, using all the oat products, slathering that sunscreen on daily and incorporating more drug store skincare products. So happy with my routines now, thank you for all you do!! 💜
"It sounds like a candle, not a cream for acne" -- it's scary how many skincare products are like this! Removing fragrances from my skincare has helped my acne immensely!
I was just using the Josie Maran sunscreen with argan oil, and i now have my first acne breakout in a while. I realized the sunscreen has fragrance in it and I’m wondering if that’s why!
@@vetsai8199 yes!! and the brands that claim that they only use "natural" fragrances make me cringe too. It's amazing how once I switched to a completely fragrance-free routine my skin cleared up faster than it takes for salicylic acid to work!
Same!!! Switching to fragrance-free skincare and make up has been the best decision I ever made. My skin is so much clearer! I refuse to I use anything with fragrance now.
I'm a cosmetic chemist & wholeheartedly agree with Andrea. I get the same frustration when I see outlandish celebrity skincare claims & prices. Another brand that is highly overpriced is La Mer.
I had a sample of la mer’s moisturizer once, and I’m not gonna lie, it felt amazing and was a dream under makeup. But even though I have the money now, I’d never waste it on moisturizer. If anybody’s curious, Kiel’s moisturizer works just as good if not better for me
Lol I really only buy these products products because they look pretty in my bathroom and I use them only on my Netflix and chill days so I smell extra nice
I usually relate, especially because fragrance tends to trigger my migraines. However I've loved glow recipe, the fragrance doesn't bother me and I've seen a visible difference in my skin. I haven't been happier
Yeah true I love glow recipe and tbh it’s the only thing that works for my skin but I get why ppl don’t like them and I respect that. I just like the packaging and experience, as long as no one comes at me and tell ME what’s good for MY skin I’m good.
I need you to do all of the overpriced Sephora skincare products and say if they are worth the price or not. And say when it helps to spend a little bit more money, and when its just throwing your money down the drain.
Wow! $88 for a product with the same retinyl palmitate as a $10 cream from the drugstore. Love my "gentler retinol cream", FF Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair for $22 with actual retinol. It has improved my sunspots very noticeably and my skin is soft, smooth and not irritated. Like you I'm so tired of the claims that essential oils are somehow safer than synthetic fragrance in skincare. Happy Monday Dr. Dray! :)
I genuinely admire professionals like you, who have the courage to speak up about the false claims of products whose formulation is not backed by any studies or science, educating the consumers on what to look for instead and providing better, more affordable alternatives.
A lot of doctors have no problem speaking out against those. But they're busy treating patients. Risking their lives in the frontline. But no, social media doctors are the ones with "courage"
Until I found your channel I spent years not knowing what to use and not knowing what to do. I was buying over priced cosmetic creams from khiels and I didn't even use sunscreen. About two years ago I found your channel and have been using crave pm, cream i the tub and vanicream and using neutrogena with sa and Cetaphil cleanser and off and on I use tretinoin which I got a few tubes from a pharmacy in Istanbul. AND I use la roche sun screen. Thank you-- I mean it I feel empowered
Do you need doctor's precription to get tretinoin in Istanbul? Here in Indonesia, you can simply buy it in Pharmacy as an acne treatment. What a bless 😁😂😁😂
@@NicePerson58 wow really. That's good to know. It's a prescription medicine here in Malaysia. I might ask a friend to pick it up once the border is open.
@@kate.m8499 it still needs doctor's precription if you want to be safe. But, in general, you can get it without any prescription because some people use it as an acne treatment, not an anti aging treatment. In Indonesia, ingredients like Benzoyl peroxide and Azelaic acid can not be sold in regular Supermarkets. You need to go to the Pharmacies who are licensed to sell medicines, just like tretinoin. But, generally speaking, you simply can obtain them.
"If you want fragrance, buy perfume..." - that's a groundbreaking recommendation! Who would've ever thought that? Clearly not skincare companies. Now if we could get rid of fragrance in laundry detergent, too, that'd be great.
There are a few detergents that do not have fragrance like the Free Clear detergent from Target, which is quite cheap too. I recently switched to it and it has amazing for my skin that reacts to any kind of fragrance. I used to get itchy rashes from wearing clothes that was washed by Tide detergent.
Yes! Thank you!! Love this type of video for educational purposes and to illuminate marketing tactics vs facts. Augustin Bader products would be interesting to see you discuss!
This has to be one of my favorite videos! You debunk so many things that I didn't know about (like the succinic acid - I am treating acne and I looked at the Inkey List one thinking maybe it was something revolutionary - or Elemis, which I see in magazines and thought it was too expensive for me but probably amazing before I started to learn about skincare). Thank you, thank you, thank you for your incredible work ❤
Thank you for educating us consumers, we're saving so much money and letting these companies know we're not going to be duped to buying into their false claims!
Reminds me of the last time I went to my dermatologist and tried to explain The Glow Recipe's Banana Souffle moisturizer, lol. I'm sure she thought I was an idiot but I still love that moisturizer!
I was considering this LRP SPF but was suspicious of it. I am so proud you confirmed my concerns but I still hope LRP will come up with a good tinted SPF 😊
I have seen another dermatologist say that there isn’t enough UVA protection in that sunscreen and did not believe them until now that Dr. Dray confirmed it!
I've learnt my lesson the hard way, by listening to silly influencers who push expensive products with no credentials in skincare aka Hirons and her motley crew. I'm glad I found Dr Dray and Dr Sam, I've barely spent much money on the products they recommend and my skin has improved so much
Same,I used to believe "skincare specialist" Hyram and James, their recommendation only making my skin worsen, thank God I found Dr dray and labmuffin science
his Stan's literally thinking that he's better than dermatologist, and they won't listen to real dermatologist,in reality he just salesman from Youth of the people
right? I was a skincare JUNKIE until I watched Dr Dray's videos for like a week and that was all it took to get me to abruptly and completely lose interest in buying skincare products. Now all I use is my face wash, topical treatment from my derm, moisturizer, and sunscreen. That's it! And my skin honestly looks better for it. Wish I'd started watching her long ago because I don't even want to think about how much $$ I would have saved lol
So glad you did this video! I received a sample of retinol reform, and while I did like the effects of it, I know that the lactic acid helped my skin, not the retinol. I can find an effective lactic acid for much less!
Cannot thank Dr Dray enough for providing tons of useful info presented in a superbly clear and intelligent fashion, and supported by references to pertinent articles/data Bravo!!! Million thanks!
I would love more videos like this one! Where you talk about expensive products that are unnecessary. I was pretty close to buying the glow recipe serum and you just saved me some money :)
I appreciate you so much. Using your recommendations has greatly improved my skin. Cheaply, I must say. I trust your judgment and these products must as well go to cosmetic purgatory.
I just wished you were on UA-cam 8 years ago when I was wasting my money and skin barrier , trying fixing my oily skin with alcohol based harsh toners, scrubs and face washes. Fast forward to 2017 when I started watching your videos and realised that my skin wasn’t oily, it was dehydrated instead and skin barrier was compromised. I can’t thank you enough for your existence dr. Dray. Because of you I have the best skin of my life. I’m 38 and I never had this clear skin, ever since I hit puberty at 13. Much love, respect and prayers 🥰😍🙏🏽
And of course Hypocrite *SENSITIZER* Hyram highly recommended that Glow Recipe serum even though he always discourages his cult members to buy anything that has fragrance.
Im telling you when i found out that glow recipe's new product that everyone seems to be crazy about in the thumbnail i laughed so hard😂😂 to be honest i find it expensive for no reason..
I dread to think what I spent on skincare before finding you when you first launched... You are so authentic you’ve never veered of dispatching consistently objective advise since you started And my skin is now fully repaired and positively healthy as a result Can’t thank you enough for sharing Andrea Plus you always make me laugh 😆 Hope your mums ok xxxx
I just recently discovered your channel and I truly appreciate all the information you put out. It’s so educational and I wish I had found you a long time ago! (It would have saved me a lot of $$$). I would love to know more about you! Please consider talking about your med school/residency journey ❤️
Elemis sounds like a prescription drug being promoted on the Hallmark Mystery Channel with smiling people moving in slow motion on a sunny ☀️ day while the narrator is going through 5 minutes of side effects that can make you extinct. Excellent job today and that color is a great Monday uplifter! ☕️🔥⭐️
Can’t believe at one point I was really contemplating on getting that pineapple glow recipe serum lol 😭 thank god for this channel. I changed my skincare completely and I don’t have dermatitis anymore and no longer look like a walking bowl of cornflakes lmao 💖
I was looking into the Shani Darden products and could not believe that the texture reform and retinol reform were both $88 when the texture reform didnt even have actual retinol in it! I must say that I got the retinol reform and have had great results. I only use a pea size over my entire face so I'm making it last!
Wow I never really thought about how much fragrance affects the price, but it makes sense that without a scent the focus is more the product's actual performance than the good smell.
When I first started watching Dr. Dray I didn't understand the hype and why some fans would watch every single video even if it doesn't apply to them. Now I'm one of them! I would never dream of buying ANY of these and yet here I am! I'm just addicted!!!
La Roche-posay has the best rosacea serum I've used. I'm not sure if the formulation differs between countries, but I'm in Australia if that makes a difference.
As Erin R. said, go for a reasonably priced azelaic acid product such as the one from La Roche-Posay. Like Erin I'm in Australia too and I use Ego brand Azclear (20%) azelaic acid medicated lotion for redness, inflamation issues, as well as helping other skin concerns. It's over the counter in pharmacies in Australia (acne aisle) and only about AU$13-$15. Otherwise, your GP may be able to prescribe you an azelaic acid lotion that is effective and more economical than overpriced glam-scam products. 👱♀️❤
Chemist Warehouse or Priceline...acne section. Sometimes the box is empty and you have to get the product from the chemist. Btw, You can't wear makeup over azelaic as it pills. 👱♀️❤
Very informative! I used to be guilty of getting expensive skincare only because I felt like I was getting a superb product and that my skin would look great. Uh...nope. Per your recommendation in a video from a while back, I started using Vanicream facial wash and I haven't looked back. This stuff cleans my skin and removes my makeup w/o drying it out or irritating it. Thank you for sharing ♥
@@LoveABun Hi :-) I'm not so sure about removing thick mineral sunscreen. that's a good question. At night, I follow with Cerave SA facial wash (another rec from Dr. Dray). I have super oily/acne prone skin, though. Maybe she'll answer this question because it's a good one. Thanks for asking ♥
DR DRAY COULD YOU TALK ABOUT ESTEE LAUDER'S ADVANCED NIGHT SERUM INGREDIENTS & POSSIBLE DRUG STORE DUPE THAT COULD BE FOUND IN WALMART OR CVS ? THANK YOU ♡
You are amazing for doing this for us regulars who are just trying to not get ripped off and appreciate the teachings you offer. Thank you soooooo much.
I finally pulled the trigger on Sharni Darden’s retinol serum, thinking I should use a gentle one to start my retinol journey. Guess I will be returning this product. Thank you Dr. Dray~
I like Ellis papaya enzyme cream ( exfoliation) and pro collagen marine cream- have been using them for years as my skin really enjoys them, especially the pcm. I NEVER pay full price however, go without when I can’t get a deal and don’t bother with any other of their products.
Does anyone use a black umbrella or a UPF umbrella for additional protection from the sun in addition to sunscreen? I think an umbrella offers better protection compared to a hat because a hat only protects part of your face depending on the time of day and the angle of the sun. People in many Asian countries use umbrellas to protect from the sun, especially women, but it's not common in western countries. When I have used an umbrella to protect from the sun, people give me weird looks or tell me that it's not raining. I think we should work on normalizing using umbrellas for sun protection. The more people do it, the more acceptable and normal it will become. It can help save lives too, considering skin cancer is so common.
Just yesterday someone said in a comment they were “done” with dr Dray and her “fearmongering”. They said she needs to “bathe in fragrance, spend money, get a man” or do something because the commenter felt she was “done” seeing dr Dray be so “damaging”. She said dr Dray doesn’t encourage changing of the seasons and she said dr Dray is making people feel afraid of embracing the sun. I can’t imagine the outcry if dr Dray stepped out with her covered outfits, hat, sunglasses and a UPF umbrella hahahah. I love that idea though, seems more socially acceptable than a face shield (during non pandemic times)
Eh, Bernadette Peters is notorious for using an umbrella/parasol and has been for years. While she's had surgery, she has maintained her skin texture/color by covering up from head to toe when outdoors and using an umbrella/parasol. Not all folks are crazy about sunscreen. At least one channel I follow isn't a fan. She uses it but prefers to wear wide brimmed hats, large sunglasses and protective clothing and I want to say an umbrella but I can't remember.
I do! I love my umbrellas, even when they prompt weird looks. Now that I'm in my 30s I find I'm just really not bothered by what other people are thinking and I wish I'd started sooner! At least now I'm doing my part to normalize umbrellas in the sun :) I think they are also far more comfortable than hats in the hot weather.
There are derms who say you should be using SPF anyway because an umbrella or hat doesn't keep the sun from bouncing/reflecting back from surfaces and up onto your skin. So basically it's probably good to use both.
I use one! Don't use it much in Scotland as we don't get much nice weather but I always take it on holiday with me...I am super pale and burn easily! If people look at me and think I'm nuts well then so be it haha :)
You look great in pink Dr Dray. Can you do a video of the telling us about the woman in your family and what were there skincare routines when you were a kid.
Thank you, pls never stop what you do. You are a true source to be reckoned with, with your knowledge, credentials, education and commitment to telling your viewers the truth about overpriced, non effective skincare.
It's better to just have an established routine than trying new things every month. Also everyone has different skin concerns so idk how that could work in a way that would make sense.
I like that she doesn't sell us products or routines as it could be a conflict of interest. (Outside of affiliate links) Skincare is pretty personalized too
I love me some Glow Recipe. I’ve only tried a sample of the one you mentioned, though. I totally agree about it not being occlusive. I generally put my CeraVe cream on top of some of my glow recipe stuff. The GR just feels so great on my skin! Plus the niacinamide dew drops are just so pretty although I am not counting on that niacinamide penetrating previously mentioned occlusive layer. I do other niacinamide as well.
“If you want fragrance, buy perfume” - such a simple statement
Yep, I do wear perfume but I want it on my body, not my face lol 😂
Or moisturize face oil that heavy scent
@@themagicalfox6 get a body oil. or apply lotion and spray your perfume on it to apply it all over your body
No dermatologist spends this much time explaining things to patients. You are a godsend! I have wasted a lot money in the past buying bad products. Then came along "Life According to Dr. Dray." I am forever grateful for your advice, your wry humor, your time and expertise. Blessings upon you, your mom and little Tybee! You truly rock, Dr. Dray!!!
Love this comment. I think this nicely sums up how many of us feel. Meanwhile, I'm anxiously awaiting the launch of Tybee approved skincare. 😂
Love your profile pic of great Spanish granny restoration 😆
Amen
I was thinking the same thing...so grateful for Dr Dray's advice💜
Amen
“Sounds like a candle - not a product for acne ”...priceless! 👊🏼🙌🏼🤣🙏🏼
“...don’t be sucked into buying it.” Maybe THAT’s the meaning of succinic: suck a cynic into buying it!
👌🤣🤣🤣
Hi darling
@@amritaarya2453 olloov
I love this woman
"I'm a Board Certified Dermatologist" a.k.a. actually qualified to give advice and information on the given subject, unlike 99% of random creators existing in the "ether", that feel compelled to give out public advice on subjects they have little or no knowledge of. Sorry, not sorry. Much respect to Dr. Dray and her expertise. I really enjoy her videos.
I agree!! Skin care enthusiasts are not doctors! Science and medicine is the way to go!!
I have always thought people who aren't experts usually in my mind doctors or dieticians ect shouldn't have their own channels acting as experts and having for instance thousands of subscribers. A lot of mistakes can occur and they can't know what doctors do. They should do it maybe in a different form.
Being certified by a medical board is nothing to scoff at. The examinations a doctor has to take are EXHAUSTIVE!! And all of this after years of medical school, internships and residency! That commands respect! It isn’t something that just anyone off the street can do!
Oh yeah like Hymen the Hemoroid "the Specialist", and the Chlammydia the Pretentious 😉
Yes ! Listening to doctors who make content vs. random people on the internet has helped my skin so so much
Changes I’ve made since finding Dr. Dray--
Running from all the expensive “clean” beauty products that are filled with essential oils, double cleansing only once a day, drying my hair with a t-shirt, using all the oat products, slathering that sunscreen on daily and incorporating more drug store skincare products. So happy with my routines now, thank you for all you do!! 💜
Love it!
Absolutely!! Same here!!
Omg you just explained my whole life! I agree she is a life changer!
All that and I now have a shrine dedicated to Cerave on my sink! 😄
Same! My skin has literally never looked better lol and I’m a licensed esthetician.
"It sounds like a candle, not a cream for acne" -- it's scary how many skincare products are like this! Removing fragrances from my skincare has helped my acne immensely!
I was just using the Josie Maran sunscreen with argan oil, and i now have my first acne breakout in a while. I realized the sunscreen has fragrance in it and I’m wondering if that’s why!
I can only cringe at what might happen to someone with eczema who uses this, thinking it’s so pure and natural-and therefore safe!
@@vetsai8199 yes!! and the brands that claim that they only use "natural" fragrances make me cringe too. It's amazing how once I switched to a completely fragrance-free routine my skin cleared up faster than it takes for salicylic acid to work!
Same!!! Switching to fragrance-free skincare and make up has been the best decision I ever made. My skin is so much clearer! I refuse to I use anything with fragrance now.
@@lucyi1202 does will help textured skin?
I'm a cosmetic chemist & wholeheartedly agree with Andrea. I get the same frustration when I see outlandish celebrity skincare claims & prices. Another brand that is highly overpriced is La Mer.
Hi Zoey, I have a younger cousin who’s interested in pursuing cosmetic chemistry. Do you have any tips for her? I’d really appreciate it.
I'd recommend everyone watch Cassandra Bankson's video about La Mer, it's bizarre and hilarious.
What about Seed To Skin in Italy?
La Mer is just gross with all the cheap and toxic ingredients!
I had a sample of la mer’s moisturizer once, and I’m not gonna lie, it felt amazing and was a dream under makeup. But even though I have the money now, I’d never waste it on moisturizer. If anybody’s curious, Kiel’s moisturizer works just as good if not better for me
Please do more on expensive skin care that really doesn’t work.
Like Zo! The dermatologist I went to see recommended $700 worth of product
@@mrseastofmain a what??
@@mrseastofmain i hope you didn't see them again 😩
@@revealedbynaty Zo Skin is the name of a skin care brand that’s sold in dermatologist offices
@@sams517 I saw some expensive shait in my dermatologist. I hate someone selling stuff they don't actually use.
Dr. Dray really woke up this morning and felt like ending a few brands 🤣🤣🤣
I LOLed so hard at this 😆😆😆
Love that she comes with facts and credentials to do so! I believe her 10000%z
She choose violence
I'm all about calling out skincare that isn't worth it, and putting the spotlight on great alternatives!
That's why we love Dr. Dray!
*My fingers just don’t know how to click fast enough for this one*
SAAAAAME!! 😂
Same here love it😃
Same😂
I feel you girl
Well hi there
Yessss!!! Could you also make a video about expensive products that actually are worth the money and hype?
That would be a real short video.
@@wearelegion1163 this! 🤣😂🤣
Skincueticals C E ferulic acid is one she gets behind since its backed by science
She is always able to offer a much cheaper alternative
@@wearelegion1163 😂😂😂😂
I hate liars. Paying so much money for nothing is a lie, a hard one. This should be prohibited. This is too much.
Dr dray be like : How to cause bankruptcy in one video 😂
@@pcaul8156 maybe they mean bankruptcy for the brands?
@@gaj30 exactly 👍
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Bahaha 😅😅
Glow recipe products are all about fragrance and aesthetic to me. Definitely something I don’t care for when it comes to my skin.
You're not the only one 😆👌👏👍
Same
Lol I really only buy these products products because they look pretty in my bathroom and I use them only on my Netflix and chill days so I smell extra nice
I usually relate, especially because fragrance tends to trigger my migraines. However I've loved glow recipe, the fragrance doesn't bother me and I've seen a visible difference in my skin. I haven't been happier
Yeah true I love glow recipe and tbh it’s the only thing that works for my skin but I get why ppl don’t like them and I respect that. I just like the packaging and experience, as long as no one comes at me and tell ME what’s good for MY skin I’m good.
Love an authentic roast, saving me spending my money where I don’t need to!
I need you to do all of the overpriced Sephora skincare products and say if they are worth the price or not. And say when it helps to spend a little bit more money, and when its just throwing your money down the drain.
Do yourself a favor and just go to your local pharmacy or Walmart or target and save some of that money.
after a few attempt with sephora, the only skin care id consider from there is the ordinary. anything else is just well packaged marketing hype
Wow! $88 for a product with the same retinyl palmitate as a $10 cream from the drugstore. Love my "gentler retinol cream", FF Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair for $22 with actual retinol. It has improved my sunspots very noticeably and my skin is soft, smooth and not irritated. Like you I'm so tired of the claims that essential oils are somehow safer than synthetic fragrance in skincare. Happy Monday Dr. Dray! :)
When I tell you I almost dropped that $88 but ended up buying the sample from Sephora...😳 Dr. Dray saved the DAY😂
Olay luminous brightening cream beat them all
SO MANY brands are saying “fragrance free” now when they have EOs ifs infuriating !
Just roasted other skincare youtubers I watched
Hyram: Shani Darden
Susan Yara: Elemis
James Welsh: Glow Recipe
I genuinely admire professionals like you, who have the courage to speak up about the false claims of products whose formulation is not backed by any studies or science, educating the consumers on what to look for instead and providing better, more affordable alternatives.
A lot of doctors have no problem speaking out against those. But they're busy treating patients. Risking their lives in the frontline. But no, social media doctors are the ones with "courage"
@@theywalkinguptoyouand4060 this a dermatologist. stop invalidating. those are two different things
I love your take downs of misleading product claims. I rarely buy a new product without searching through your video library first.
Until I found your channel I spent years not knowing what to use and not knowing what to do. I was buying over priced cosmetic creams from khiels and I didn't even use sunscreen. About two years ago I found your channel and have been using crave pm, cream i the tub and vanicream and using neutrogena with sa and Cetaphil cleanser and off and on I use tretinoin which I got a few tubes from a pharmacy in Istanbul. AND I use la roche sun screen. Thank you-- I mean it
I feel empowered
Do you need doctor's precription to get tretinoin in Istanbul? Here in Indonesia, you can simply buy it in Pharmacy as an acne treatment. What a bless 😁😂😁😂
@@NicePerson58 nope not required for now and that's whats great!
@@NicePerson58 wow really. That's good to know. It's a prescription medicine here in Malaysia. I might ask a friend to pick it up once the border is open.
@@kate.m8499 it still needs doctor's precription if you want to be safe. But, in general, you can get it without any prescription because some people use it as an acne treatment, not an anti aging treatment.
In Indonesia, ingredients like Benzoyl peroxide and Azelaic acid can not be sold in regular Supermarkets. You need to go to the Pharmacies who are licensed to sell medicines, just like tretinoin. But, generally speaking, you simply can obtain them.
Same!!
"If you want fragrance, buy perfume..." - that's a groundbreaking recommendation! Who would've ever thought that? Clearly not skincare companies. Now if we could get rid of fragrance in laundry detergent, too, that'd be great.
There are a few detergents that do not have fragrance like the Free Clear detergent from Target, which is quite cheap too. I recently switched to it and it has amazing for my skin that reacts to any kind of fragrance. I used to get itchy rashes from wearing clothes that was washed by Tide detergent.
Aaron - I have been using ALL free and clear laundry detergent for years. There’s also unscented fabric softener.
Yes, I never understood why they can put so much fragrance in things for your skin, esp your face and why perfumes are so weak?!
Exactly why I rarely buy skincare at Sephora
I could never be more grateful. I love dr. Dray so much.
Yes! Thank you!! Love this type of video for educational purposes and to illuminate marketing tactics vs facts. Augustin Bader products would be interesting to see you discuss!
Yes! I’d love to hear the good doctor’s take on the entire Bader line.
It is so refreshing to listen to someone who actually KNOWS what they're talking about, has credentials and is brave enough to tell the truth.
I see you rocking that colorful top. Love the pop of color and sleeve detail! 😃
That color and shirt is really flattering on you!!!
I agree
Thank you for the options. Some of us don't have the $ to spare
This has to be one of my favorite videos! You debunk so many things that I didn't know about (like the succinic acid - I am treating acne and I looked at the Inkey List one thinking maybe it was something revolutionary - or Elemis, which I see in magazines and thought it was too expensive for me but probably amazing before I started to learn about skincare). Thank you, thank you, thank you for your incredible work ❤
I love that I've never even heard of these. I just do what works and walk on by. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
I love when Dr Dray comes for expensive misleading brands 🙌🙌
Dr. Andrea is being feisty today. HERE FOR IT.
Yes, yes, yes
Yaasss! This is the energy we need for 2021. 🙌
Having watched you consistently for nearly 2 years now, I am loving how your humor and edits are portrayed lately! Love the content as always!
Thank you for educating us consumers, we're saving so much money and letting these companies know we're not going to be duped to buying into their false claims!
Living for this video. Pls make more videos calling out overhyped products. 🥺
One of my favorite kind of dr dray video: exposing overpriced and not worth your money skincare products
Me too
Yay, skincare roasting! I always wondered about Elemis, off to watch!
I used their oil based cleanser and I liked it but definitely not worth the price and smells like vaseline honestly lol
I LOVE Glow Recipe 🥰🥰🥰 I totally agree on it being overpriced, but it really saves/saved my skin🙌
Reminds me of the last time I went to my dermatologist and tried to explain The Glow Recipe's Banana Souffle moisturizer, lol. I'm sure she thought I was an idiot but I still love that moisturizer!
I’d love to see your reviews on medical grade products
I was considering this LRP SPF but was suspicious of it. I am so proud you confirmed my concerns but I still hope LRP will come up with a good tinted SPF 😊
I have seen another dermatologist say that there isn’t enough UVA protection in that sunscreen and did not believe them until now that Dr. Dray confirmed it!
I've learnt my lesson the hard way, by listening to silly influencers who push expensive products with no credentials in skincare aka Hirons and her motley crew. I'm glad I found Dr Dray and Dr Sam, I've barely spent much money on the products they recommend and my skin has improved so much
Same,I used to believe "skincare specialist" Hyram and James, their recommendation only making my skin worsen, thank God I found Dr dray and labmuffin science
@@vallerianredha8822 gosh don't get me started on Hyram and his stans
his Stan's literally thinking that he's better than dermatologist, and they won't listen to real dermatologist,in reality he just salesman from Youth of the people
right? I was a skincare JUNKIE until I watched Dr Dray's videos for like a week and that was all it took to get me to abruptly and completely lose interest in buying skincare products. Now all I use is my face wash, topical treatment from my derm, moisturizer, and sunscreen. That's it! And my skin honestly looks better for it. Wish I'd started watching her long ago because I don't even want to think about how much $$ I would have saved lol
@@vallerianredha8822 I am surprised you say that. I came to him via his roasts on high end skin care just like this one. I find him pretty sound.
I used to love Shiseido but I realized it's just nice packaging with enchanting fragance hahaha Nivea it's my lion anyways
it’s way cheaper if you buy it on yesstyle! they’re nice products but i wouldn’t pay sephora prices for them either lol
THANK YOU FOR THIS! You have saved me so much money over the years.
At least $2k saved from the nearly 4 years I’ve been watching her.
So true
So glad you did this video! I received a sample of retinol reform, and while I did like the effects of it, I know that the lactic acid helped my skin, not the retinol. I can find an effective lactic acid for much less!
it looks like a good product overall, despite the misleading claim
The retinol reform is 2% retinol, texture reform is the retinol palmitate ! They are two different products
Cannot thank Dr Dray enough for providing tons of useful info presented in a superbly clear and intelligent fashion, and supported by references to pertinent articles/data
Bravo!!!
Million thanks!
I would love more videos like this one! Where you talk about expensive products that are unnecessary. I was pretty close to buying the glow recipe serum and you just saved me some money :)
I appreciate you so much. Using your recommendations has greatly improved my skin. Cheaply, I must say. I trust your judgment and these products must as well go to cosmetic purgatory.
I am HERE for this type of content. I HATE misleading products 🙄
I’m SO glad you talked about the GR avocado serum! I was very close to spending my money on this.
I just wished you were on UA-cam 8 years ago when I was wasting my money and skin barrier , trying fixing my oily skin with alcohol based harsh toners, scrubs and face washes. Fast forward to 2017 when I started watching your videos and realised that my skin wasn’t oily, it was dehydrated instead and skin barrier was compromised. I can’t thank you enough for your existence dr. Dray. Because of you I have the best skin of my life. I’m 38 and I never had this clear skin, ever since I hit puberty at 13. Much love, respect and prayers 🥰😍🙏🏽
And of course Hypocrite *SENSITIZER* Hyram highly recommended that Glow Recipe serum even though he always discourages his cult members to buy anything that has fragrance.
Money, he likes to pushing out unnecessary expensive products,
That’s because he was getting paid to talk about it, funny how he swings his views for a pay check... 😅
And James Welsh
@@rheasummer5806 James Welsh has never had a problem with fragrance in skincare.
I use it. It works nicely
Im telling you when i found out that glow recipe's new product that everyone seems to be crazy about in the thumbnail i laughed so hard😂😂 to be honest i find it expensive for no reason..
All their products are expensive. Maybe bcs the packaging so fancy
This kind of video is super interesting, very helpful, and much appreciated...especially the comic relief spliced in for the LOLs!
Aaaaand this is why I adore Dr. Dray. Dropping straight facts and skincare backed science. ❤️
I dread to think what I spent on skincare before finding you when you first launched...
You are so authentic you’ve never veered of dispatching consistently objective advise since you started And my skin is now fully repaired and positively healthy as a result
Can’t thank you enough for sharing Andrea
Plus you always make me laugh 😆
Hope your mums ok xxxx
I'm always here for a Dr. Dray roast.
I just recently discovered your channel and I truly appreciate all the information you put out. It’s so educational and I wish I had found you a long time ago! (It would have saved me a lot of $$$). I would love to know more about you! Please consider talking about your med school/residency journey ❤️
You're the only one Keeping it real ❤️
thanks for watching
Elemis sounds like a prescription drug being promoted on the Hallmark Mystery Channel with smiling people moving in slow motion on a sunny ☀️ day while the narrator is going through 5 minutes of side effects that can make you extinct. Excellent job today and that color is a great Monday uplifter! ☕️🔥⭐️
Happy Monday uncle Charlie 😃😃🌺🌺
lol! it does!!!
Greetings U. Charlie hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜....
@@marizzy63 thanks! Happy Monday! 👉🏻 💐
@@DrDrayzday prescription 🤡🤪 circus 🎪!
Oh the Julia Child laugh! 🤣💕🤣
Can’t believe at one point I was really contemplating on getting that pineapple glow recipe serum lol 😭 thank god for this channel. I changed my skincare completely and I don’t have dermatitis anymore and no longer look like a walking bowl of cornflakes lmao
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Dr. Drey has changed my skin entirely! So amazing!!!
I was looking into the Shani Darden products and could not believe that the texture reform and retinol reform were both $88 when the texture reform didnt even have actual retinol in it! I must say that I got the retinol reform and have had great results. I only use a pea size over my entire face so I'm making it last!
Facts. It is magic. Try it ya'll because it does everything it claims. I had horrible texture and pores and now my skin looks so good..
Can you do an updated baby skin care please? With product recommendations 🥰
love the honesty and thanks so much
Happy Monday 😊
Wow I never really thought about how much fragrance affects the price, but it makes sense that without a scent the focus is more the product's actual performance than the good smell.
When I first started watching Dr. Dray I didn't understand the hype and why some fans would watch every single video even if it doesn't apply to them. Now I'm one of them! I would never dream of buying ANY of these and yet here I am! I'm just addicted!!!
Also that pink shirt looks amazing on you queen!!!
“It sounds like a candle, not a cream”- honestly that made me laugh too much.
You're amazing- I listen to you, not other "specialists".
Thank you for this! There are WAY too many gimmicky products out there. Put it in a cute bottle and suddenly it’s worth $50 more. 🙄
I SWEAR I WAS ABOUT TO BUY THE GLOW SERUM (VIB SALE). Cause of my rosacea. Thank God lol.
Me too!! I’m so glad I watched this first. Phew 😅
La Roche-posay has the best rosacea serum I've used. I'm not sure if the formulation differs between countries, but I'm in Australia if that makes a difference.
As Erin R. said, go for a reasonably priced azelaic acid product such as the one from La Roche-Posay. Like Erin I'm in Australia too and I use Ego brand Azclear (20%) azelaic acid medicated lotion for redness, inflamation issues, as well as helping other skin concerns. It's over the counter in pharmacies in Australia (acne aisle) and only about AU$13-$15. Otherwise, your GP may be able to prescribe you an azelaic acid lotion that is effective and more economical than overpriced glam-scam products.
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@@erinr5585 I am going to try it! :D thank you!
Chemist Warehouse or Priceline...acne section. Sometimes the box is empty and you have to get the product from the chemist. Btw, You can't wear makeup over azelaic as it pills.
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"If you want fragrance buy perfume" got me deceased! 😆
Happy Monday Dr Dray.
Very informative! I used to be guilty of getting expensive skincare only because I felt like I was getting a superb product and that my skin would look great. Uh...nope. Per your recommendation in a video from a while back, I started using Vanicream facial wash and I haven't looked back. This stuff cleans my skin and removes my makeup w/o drying it out or irritating it. Thank you for sharing ♥
@@LoveABun Hi :-) I'm not so sure about removing thick mineral sunscreen. that's a good question. At night, I follow with Cerave SA facial wash (another rec from Dr. Dray). I have super oily/acne prone skin, though. Maybe she'll answer this question because it's a good one. Thanks for asking ♥
You could use the vanicream as a first step in a double cleanse. The vanicream will break up the sunscreen and the cleanser will help rinse it away.
DR DRAY COULD YOU TALK ABOUT ESTEE LAUDER'S ADVANCED NIGHT SERUM INGREDIENTS & POSSIBLE DRUG STORE DUPE THAT COULD BE FOUND IN WALMART OR CVS ? THANK YOU ♡
There is a dupe, Missha Time Revolution Night Repair. It’s $24
@@jenniferiversen1912 in my country that Missha night repair serum is double the price of Estée Lauder 🙈🤷♂️
I’d love to see a video about OSEA
You are amazing for doing this for us regulars who are just trying to not get ripped off and appreciate the teachings you offer. Thank you soooooo much.
I finally pulled the trigger on Sharni Darden’s retinol serum, thinking I should use a gentle one to start my retinol journey. Guess I will be returning this product. Thank you Dr. Dray~
I like Ellis papaya enzyme cream ( exfoliation) and pro collagen marine cream- have been using them for years as my skin really enjoys them, especially the pcm. I NEVER pay full price however, go without when I can’t get a deal and don’t bother with any other of their products.
Thank you Dr Dray, I have no idea why Glow Recipe is so popular.
It’s bc they’re really good at marketing
Thank you Dr. Dray for your knowledge, expertise and kindness ❤
Does anyone use a black umbrella or a UPF umbrella for additional protection from the sun in addition to sunscreen? I think an umbrella offers better protection compared to a hat because a hat only protects part of your face depending on the time of day and the angle of the sun. People in many Asian countries use umbrellas to protect from the sun, especially women, but it's not common in western countries. When I have used an umbrella to protect from the sun, people give me weird looks or tell me that it's not raining. I think we should work on normalizing using umbrellas for sun protection. The more people do it, the more acceptable and normal it will become. It can help save lives too, considering skin cancer is so common.
Just yesterday someone said in a comment they were “done” with dr Dray and her “fearmongering”. They said she needs to “bathe in fragrance, spend money, get a man” or do something because the commenter felt she was “done” seeing dr Dray be so “damaging”. She said dr Dray doesn’t encourage changing of the seasons and she said dr Dray is making people feel afraid of embracing the sun. I can’t imagine the outcry if dr Dray stepped out with her covered outfits, hat, sunglasses and a UPF umbrella hahahah. I love that idea though, seems more socially acceptable than a face shield (during non pandemic times)
Eh, Bernadette Peters is notorious for using an umbrella/parasol and has been for years. While she's had surgery, she has maintained her skin texture/color by covering up from head to toe when outdoors and using an umbrella/parasol. Not all folks are crazy about sunscreen. At least one channel I follow isn't a fan. She uses it but prefers to wear wide brimmed hats, large sunglasses and protective clothing and I want to say an umbrella but I can't remember.
I do! I love my umbrellas, even when they prompt weird looks. Now that I'm in my 30s I find I'm just really not bothered by what other people are thinking and I wish I'd started sooner! At least now I'm doing my part to normalize umbrellas in the sun :) I think they are also far more comfortable than hats in the hot weather.
There are derms who say you should be using SPF anyway because an umbrella or hat doesn't keep the sun from bouncing/reflecting back from surfaces and up onto your skin. So basically it's probably good to use both.
I use one! Don't use it much in Scotland as we don't get much nice weather but I always take it on holiday with me...I am super pale and burn easily! If people look at me and think I'm nuts well then so be it haha :)
You look great in pink Dr Dray. Can you do a video of the telling us about the woman in your family and what were there skincare routines when you were a kid.
Shani Darden's products are so ridiculously overpriced for basic ass products. It's insane.
Thank you so much for spilling the tea 💕. You’re looking so elegant by the way!
Can you do a video on skincare products that you think are worth the splurge
Thank you, pls never stop what you do. You are a true source to be reckoned with, with your knowledge, credentials, education and commitment to telling your viewers the truth about overpriced, non effective skincare.
I could never justify spending soo much money on Skincare! I am soo here for this video! 🙌🏻
As far as the Glow Recipe serum goes, buy the Paula’s Choice Omega Serum instead. It’s fantastic. It doesn’t burn my skin.
Oh how I wish you would drive a monthly box subscription that did not contain bs products. 🙏
It's better to just have an established routine than trying new things every month. Also everyone has different skin concerns so idk how that could work in a way that would make sense.
I like that she doesn't sell us products or routines as it could be a conflict of interest. (Outside of affiliate links) Skincare is pretty personalized too
Thanks for adding more cruelty free recommendations!
I don't know about anyone else, but I enjoyed this 'debunking' of expensive skin care. Wouldn't mind more.
Me too
I love me some Glow Recipe. I’ve only tried a sample of the one you mentioned, though. I totally agree about it not being occlusive. I generally put my CeraVe cream on top of some of my glow recipe stuff. The GR just feels so great on my skin! Plus the niacinamide dew drops are just so pretty although I am not counting on that niacinamide penetrating previously mentioned occlusive layer. I do other niacinamide as well.
That dress is EVERYTHING 💞💞
If you can, do a video of which glow recipe products are worth it 🌟
Seconding this!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Assalaam Alaikum you all lovely angels. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone, lol. Have a great day everyone. ❤️❤️❤️
Assalaamualaikum. Happy fasting from Indonesia.
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