Skinceutical Vitamin C has made a huge difference to my skin. I’m 73. It has evened out and brightened my skin tone. This has improved how I look even more than retinols.
I have super duper sensitive skin and going with more expensive products that have clinicals behind them has made a huge difference. I’m just turning 30 so still very young but I’ve been using Sente, Alastin, and Neostrata consistently and they’ve made a huge difference in my skin compared to what I was using before.
Skin better is sold only through affiliation to a medical doctor (dermatologist or plastic surgeon, other clinician), so I understand why dermatologists and PS would recommend. When you go to the website (as of Feb 2024), you have to put in a MDs name prior to purchasing. At $190 for the Alto serum…maybe I’ll splurge even if just to try the ascorbic acid alternative
Last night I just ordered another Skinceuticals CE Ferulic, Sunscreen and AlphaRet cream. Last week I ordered CeraVe peptide cream and L’Oréal Retinol serum from Target. I’ve gotten over thinking designer skincare is always better but there are hero products that are worth the splurge and others that can be just as good in the affordable category. SKII essence has always been my splurge. It balances me out when my skin is sensitive, acne prone, dry. It has always just given my skin what it needs
Who can afford these products? I disagree with some of your purchases but do agree about the SKII essence, there is just something about that. As far as C, Hard to beat Geek & Gorgeous, Naturium or the new Prequel Lucent C. Beauty Niche Lab has Excellent products and free shipping. Their peptide serum and glycerin serums are excellent, as is the PIH Serum which has really helped with pigmentation. I use Tretinioin which is the best type of vitamin a.
Secret Key is an excellent dupe for Skll. I’ve used it for years and love it. It’s not slimy or thick like a lot of essence. I use it in a small spray bottle.
Great video, thanks Dr Liu! I very much enjoy C E Ferulic and I don’t mind the price too much since it’s so evidence based. I was recently inspired by one of your videos to try some Korean and Japanese skincare too and I’ve found some new favourites, so thank you for that!
Skinceutical Vitamin C is the BEST! It’s only vitamin C serum I saw results on my skin. When it comes to vitamin C. I just do not recommend a dupe. This is the only product I spurge on due to results I received and clinical data.
As a MUA, I stand *More Expensive ≠ More Quality* with all my soul, I' ve done "blind make up looks" with low cost products revealing after what was actually used and there are still people picking their jaw from the floor😅😆. I hate recognizing it but _give to the Cæsar what belongs to the Cæsar_ , *Medik8 RetinAL* is a godsend for people with extreamly sensitive and complaining skin when it comes to retinoids. It' s the only one I can tolerate without breaking out and I' ve tried absolutely all both OTC and with prescription for more than 10 years. My derm was about to try a master formula so I could benefit from a retinoid but it finally was not necessary🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. Overpriced? Maybe🤷🏻♀️ but I' m not paying for packaging bragging or stupid fancy whatever. I pay for great results that I cannot find anywhere else.
The way retinol works is irritating by nature if your skin is not used to it. If you use a retinol cream that causes no irritation, I'd argue it means it's not effective. My skin was on fire for over a month when I started Tretinoin. Irritated, flaky, people thought I had constant sun burn. But I kept pushing and using it every day, not buffering either. After a month or so, my skin got used to it and now I can use Tretinoin .1 with zero issues. My skin looks better than 10 years ago.
Yea, they're cheap but their sunscreens are either loaded with fragrance or drying alcohol. The spf 50 chemical sunscreen has Ethanol as the 3rd ingredient.
I dont usually splurge on skincare but do splurge on other things like lasers, massages and red light therapy masks! I think low cost skincare still gives great results along side my prescription tretinoin and spironolactone.
Wow 😍, such a useful video!! ❤🧡I like BLACK PEARL creams, great effect, although they can be hard to find. I personally get them from Dead sea shop, where the discounts are nice.😋😋🤩
Hello Doc, I i hope you are having a good day. Thank you for the information on ghe video. Very useful. One question - i have the ordinary vitamin c powder. I mix it with their HA serum. Do you think this is okay? Plz reply. Your response would mean the world to me.
I like to spend more on sunscreen because my skin is oily and finicky. The vitamin C however is not worth it to me because I used the brand mentioned in the video twice and I genuinely feel the Timeless is better. I dont need a clinical study for that but everyone has different skin!
Hola! La crema de Drunk elephant de proteni polipeptidos la recomendarías? También tengo la crema de retinol de la misma marca. Crees que merecen la pena? Gracias 😊
Hi Dr Jenny…love all your videos! Super informative. Can you please recommend a tinted sunscreen with at least 40 SPF for lighter skin? Hopefully not too expensive. Thanks
Have you heard of Poems by the Lab vita c ? I heard it was amazing the packaging was next level and lets nothing in air tight kinda reminds me of the packaging of the Melono cc but its 15% LA its alittle pricy but less then S.C its like 85$
so disagree:> timeless and geek and Gorgeous has great vitamin c formulas and is kind of the same to skinceuticals:) Also there are plenty of great acids on the market for an affordable price - ORdinary, Geek and Gorgeous...
Good day Doctor, I am definitely buying this skin ceutical ec serum. I have malesma and I just started with La roche posay mela serum , seing big difference and that ec serum will also help with my fine line and wrinkles. Thank you
I wonder what will happen when the Skinceuticals patent expires in 2025? There are already a LOT of CEF serums at different price points but all still cheaper than the Skinceuticals. Maelove's Peptide Squad multi-action serum has Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu), Matrixyl 3000, Argireline, and rice peptides for around $48 (when it's not sold out). The also have a retinal which is supposedly good for sensitive skin. Have you tried the Shani Darden retinol which also has lactic acid?
I am curious too but the analogy I can give you is the same ingredients like sugar, flour, and butter gives you cookies as well as bread and muffins so just because you have the same ingredients it doesn’t give you the same end product
@@dr.jennyliuI totally agree with you. I use the AlphaRet cream and pads,Alastin,Skin Ceauticals C E ferrulic, prescription Retin-A and grow factors by TNS or Neogenesis. I spend a small fortune by those products are worth every penny.
@dr.jennyliu I'm a bit confused, I don't see palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in ingredients of the recommended peptide products. so should we look for that ingredient, or is it not necessary?
I won't invest in Skinceuticals. Why pay for a great serum that still has crap packaging that will contribute to oxidisation of that exorbitantly expensive serum. Skinceuticals knows about this issue and has nothing about it after years and years.
@@dr.jennyliu Yes, I really prefer Geek& Gorgeous C glow! They make a fresh batch every week and it stays clear the whole time. It’s also 15% ascorbic acid + ferulic acid + vit e. and the pH level is right. Plus it costs a fraction of the c e ferulic.
My issue with vitamin C is they will oxidized on your skin. Used Timeless and Cerave. It turned my skin yellow and stains my shirt. Have not yet to try Skinceutical
I myself had bought SkinCeuticals and it dud exactly this to me.. it almost made it look like self tanner.. I had to return it.. now I use truth treatments.. but I'm going to try the Revision
I watched hotandflashy and she had an entire video on Vit C. The ph levels ,the percent levels, the different kinds of Vit c and how the packaging affects the product. It was fantastic. I think Vit c is good, but over rated. I use chebula or CoQ10 now. Does the same for your face. ( I greatly dislike the smell and feel of most Vit c serums).
Two things -if retinoids do allll the things (increasing collagen synthesis, resurfacing, brightening, etc etc etc), why do we need anything else? -Procter & Gamble is the world’s largest animal testing corporation
Dr Sebagh has a vitamin C powder that works and very effective when used with the his H serum. Also, I used alpha ret from skinbetter and I didn’t notice any difference in my skin texture, I was very disappointed with it. It’s put me off the brand as I think it’s all hype and gimmick. ZO obaji has a much more effective range and delivery system. Their retinol and vit c are really top tier and very stable.
What do you use? I hear Angie from Hot and Flashy uses an affordable brand but I can’t use l ascorbic acid due to sensitivity. Would love to learn about something more affordable than the skin Better serum that runs at $190.
@@patpatmoomoo5524 I use Timeless Skincare Vitamin C. Just like you, I learned about this serum from Angie - Hot and Flashy about 7 years ago. I have used other Vitamin C serums, but have always come back to Timeless. Now, I purchase the 4 oz bottle that lasts for about 6 months. You can try Korean beauty Vitamin C serums as they are more mild. Recommended ones are Numbuzin No 5 serum, Goodal Green Tangerine Vitamin C serum. The AlphRet serum is too expensive for what it is. You can simply purchase Retnol, Retinal, Lactic Acid, or Glycolic acid, and apply just two of them one after another. That's what I have been doing twice a week and skin has greatly improved.
@@patpatmoomoo5524 I'm not the original commenter, but I'd highly recommend the Melano CC serum for a gentle vitamin C that's extremely cost effective. I've tried countless vitamin C products and it's still one of my favorites.
It doesn’t actually matter; stay aware of the funders, because they’re looking for a certain outcome, but that doesn’t mean the results are faked. Will they refuse to compare the product to cheaper competitors that perform equally well? Sure. Does that mean their product doesn’t actually work? No, the study results are the study results.
Skinceutical Vitamin C has made a huge difference to my skin. I’m 73. It has evened out and brightened my skin tone. This has improved how I look even more than retinols.
"Skincare is self care" I love that! 💗
Skinceuticals if you have used it, you will notice the difference comparing to other vitamin C product. Def worth it.
I have super duper sensitive skin and going with more expensive products that have clinicals behind them has made a huge difference. I’m just turning 30 so still very young but I’ve been using Sente, Alastin, and Neostrata consistently and they’ve made a huge difference in my skin compared to what I was using before.
I appreciate your clear advice. I am a scientist so I also appreciate that you have included the scientific research behind the skin care.
Would you do a video about skin care products and devices for rosacea skin please?
The Amber light from currentbody LED device bring down redness. I love it.
Skin better is sold only through affiliation to a medical doctor (dermatologist or plastic surgeon, other clinician), so I understand why dermatologists and PS would recommend. When you go to the website (as of Feb 2024), you have to put in a MDs name prior to purchasing.
At $190 for the Alto serum…maybe I’ll splurge even if just to try the ascorbic acid alternative
Last night I just ordered another Skinceuticals CE Ferulic, Sunscreen and AlphaRet cream.
Last week I ordered CeraVe peptide cream and L’Oréal Retinol serum from Target.
I’ve gotten over thinking designer skincare is always better but there are hero products that are worth the splurge and others that can be just as good in the affordable category.
SKII essence has always been my splurge. It balances me out when my skin is sensitive, acne prone, dry. It has always just given my skin what it needs
Who can afford these products? I disagree with some of your purchases but do agree about the SKII essence, there is just something about that. As far as C, Hard to beat Geek & Gorgeous, Naturium or the new Prequel Lucent C. Beauty Niche Lab has Excellent products and free shipping. Their peptide serum and glycerin serums are excellent, as is the PIH Serum which has really helped with pigmentation. I use Tretinioin which is the best type of vitamin a.
Yeah. Actually the SK II might have dupes for your skin. At least for me the time revolution essence worked well.
Secret Key is an excellent dupe for Skll. I’ve used it for years and love it. It’s not slimy or thick like a lot of essence. I use it in a small spray bottle.
Great video, thanks Dr Liu! I very much enjoy C E Ferulic and I don’t mind the price too much since it’s so evidence based. I was recently inspired by one of your videos to try some Korean and Japanese skincare too and I’ve found some new favourites, so thank you for that!
Thank you so much the one vit C that’s related highly in Jbeauty if the melano C
that ingredient list is godly - i’m in
Thanks so much for the informative video!! Could u do a review of some OG Asian luxury skincare like shisheido, sulwhasoo please?
I’d love to see this as well!
Skinceutical Vitamin C is the BEST! It’s only vitamin C serum I saw results on my skin. When it comes to vitamin C. I just do not recommend a dupe. This is the only product I spurge on due to results I received and clinical data.
As a MUA, I stand *More Expensive ≠ More Quality* with all my soul, I' ve done "blind make up looks" with low cost products revealing after what was actually used and there are still people picking their jaw from the floor😅😆. I hate recognizing it but _give to the Cæsar what belongs to the Cæsar_ , *Medik8 RetinAL* is a godsend for people with extreamly sensitive and complaining skin when it comes to retinoids. It' s the only one I can tolerate without breaking out and I' ve tried absolutely all both OTC and with prescription for more than 10 years. My derm was about to try a master formula so I could benefit from a retinoid but it finally was not necessary🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. Overpriced? Maybe🤷🏻♀️ but I' m not paying for packaging bragging or stupid fancy whatever. I pay for great results that I cannot find anywhere else.
The way retinol works is irritating by nature if your skin is not used to it. If you use a retinol cream that causes no irritation, I'd argue it means it's not effective.
My skin was on fire for over a month when I started Tretinoin. Irritated, flaky, people thought I had constant sun burn. But I kept pushing and using it every day, not buffering either. After a month or so, my skin got used to it and now I can use Tretinoin .1 with zero issues. My skin looks better than 10 years ago.
Thank you for this information. Please, the music is very annoying to me. I’m not trying to be rude.
I find the Korean sunscreens extremely elegant. I recently picked up Scinic sunscreen for less than five dollars. It’s really amazing.
Yea, they're cheap but their sunscreens are either loaded with fragrance or drying alcohol. The spf 50 chemical sunscreen has Ethanol as the 3rd ingredient.
I am actually awaiting my Alastin since I started Clear & Brilliant treatments. The Avene, olay & medi8 recommendations I appreciate.
I dont usually splurge on skincare but do splurge on other things like lasers, massages and red light therapy masks! I think low cost skincare still gives great results along side my prescription tretinoin and spironolactone.
That’s amazing too. Whatever works to help you achieve your goals
Wow 😍, such a useful video!! ❤🧡I like BLACK PEARL creams, great effect, although they can be hard to find. I personally get them from Dead sea shop, where the discounts are nice.😋😋🤩
I switched to Korean brands mostly
Vanicream's Vit C Serum is on the Products Mentioned list, but isn't in the video?
Going to give the Medik8 retinal a try. What moisturizer do you recommend for sensitive skin?
Hello Doc, I i hope you are having a good day. Thank you for the information on ghe video. Very useful. One question - i have the ordinary vitamin c powder. I mix it with their HA serum. Do you think this is okay? Plz reply. Your response would mean the world to me.
Great video!
What about geek&georgeous retinal and peptide serums?
How do you feel about Naturium retinaldehyde?
Korean and Japanese sunscreens are the way to go, best ingredients plus very affordable!
Can you do something for eye bags?
Any thoughts on Alastin's Vitamin C serum?
Really curious about this! Love Alastin
Can I put Paula’s choice peptides after vitamin c serum or after Tretinoin at night please?
I like to spend more on sunscreen because my skin is oily and finicky. The vitamin C however is not worth it to me because I used the brand mentioned in the video twice and I genuinely feel the Timeless is better. I dont need a clinical study for that but everyone has different skin!
I’m on my 3rd bottle of timeless. It’s really made a difference.
I don’t think you can beat Timeless, especially since it goes on sale often.
@@maureengreen617 It really is a great product in a heavy glass bottle. Mine stays clear for the entire time it takes me to finish a bottle.
Thank you! I keep seeing Timeless is better! Thats what I’m going with! 🎉
Why are your comments turned off for fav vitamin c. I notice you mentioned different brands in each video only 6 month apart
Hola! La crema de Drunk elephant de proteni polipeptidos la recomendarías? También tengo la crema de retinol de la misma marca. Crees que merecen la pena? Gracias 😊
Can I put my prescription tazorac into an airless pump instead of using it in the metal tube?
Hi Dr Jenny…love all your videos! Super informative. Can you please recommend a tinted sunscreen with at least 40 SPF for lighter skin? Hopefully not too expensive. Thanks
Thank you check on Elta MD clear and LRP also makes great spf
Such an informative video and wonderful selections! Thanks 😊❤
Have you heard of Poems by the Lab vita c ? I heard it was amazing the packaging was next level and lets nothing in air tight kinda reminds me of the packaging of the Melono cc but its 15% LA its alittle pricy but less then S.C its like 85$
Guys let’s make Dr liu the asian version of Dr Dray. So informative and knowledgable. Like and subscribe. ❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯
so disagree:> timeless and geek and Gorgeous has great vitamin c formulas and is kind of the same to skinceuticals:) Also there are plenty of great acids on the market for an affordable price - ORdinary, Geek and Gorgeous...
I love Geek and Gorgeous vitamin C it’s extremely affordable and made fresh when you order it.
Good day Doctor, I am definitely buying this skin ceutical ec serum. I have malesma and I just started with La roche posay mela serum , seing big difference and that ec serum will also help with my fine line and wrinkles. Thank you
Hi! I also have malesma it’s mostly around my eyes. Like a raccoon. Can you use the LRPosay around the eyes?
I do like Alpharet skin better, and neova but I use the dna repair.
I wonder what will happen when the Skinceuticals patent expires in 2025? There are already a LOT of CEF serums at different price points but all still cheaper than the Skinceuticals. Maelove's Peptide Squad multi-action serum has Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu), Matrixyl 3000, Argireline, and rice peptides for around $48 (when it's not sold out). The also have a retinal which is supposedly good for sensitive skin. Have you tried the Shani Darden retinol which also has lactic acid?
I am curious too but the analogy I can give you is the same ingredients like sugar, flour, and butter gives you cookies as well as bread and muffins so just because you have the same ingredients it doesn’t give you the same end product
@@dr.jennyliuI totally agree with you. I use the AlphaRet cream and pads,Alastin,Skin Ceauticals C E ferrulic, prescription Retin-A and grow factors by TNS or Neogenesis. I spend a small fortune by those products are worth every penny.
@dr.jennyliu I'm a bit confused, I don't see palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in ingredients of the recommended peptide products. so should we look for that ingredient, or is it not necessary?
I splurge on nothing. I get tretinoin for $10 a month so what else do i need? Everything else is just a little bobus
That’s a matter of opinion.
Where do you get it for 10 a month?
A single ingredient skin care is bodus, even if it's prescribed. No dermatologist would say just use X for everything.
I got the c e ferulic in my advent calender.. and it came oxidized!!
That is so sad
Return it
I won't invest in Skinceuticals. Why pay for a great serum that still has crap packaging that will contribute to oxidisation of that exorbitantly expensive serum.
Skinceuticals knows about this issue and has nothing about it after years and years.
I buy Prequel, Timeless vitamin c serums
@@dr.jennyliu Yes, I really prefer Geek& Gorgeous C glow! They make a fresh batch every week and it stays clear the whole time. It’s also 15% ascorbic acid + ferulic acid + vit e. and the pH level is right. Plus it costs a fraction of the c e ferulic.
My issue with vitamin C is they will oxidized on your skin. Used Timeless and Cerave. It turned my skin yellow and stains my shirt. Have not yet to try Skinceutical
I myself had bought SkinCeuticals and it dud exactly this to me.. it almost made it look like self tanner.. I had to return it.. now I use truth treatments.. but I'm going to try the Revision
The Olay peptide link is broken.
I watched hotandflashy and she had an entire video on Vit C. The ph levels ,the percent levels, the different kinds of Vit c and how the packaging affects the product. It was fantastic. I think Vit c is good, but over rated. I use chebula or CoQ10 now. Does the same for your face. ( I greatly dislike the smell and feel of most Vit c serums).
Two things
-if retinoids do allll the things (increasing collagen synthesis, resurfacing, brightening, etc etc etc), why do we need anything else?
-Procter & Gamble is the world’s largest animal testing corporation
would you recommend The Ordinary powder vitamin c?
Don’t recommend vit c powders in general I think it’s hard to keep it stable
Dr Sebagh has a vitamin C powder that works and very effective when used with the his H serum. Also, I used alpha ret from skinbetter and I didn’t notice any difference in my skin texture, I was very disappointed with it. It’s put me off the brand as I think it’s all hype and gimmick. ZO obaji has a much more effective range and delivery system. Their retinol and vit c are really top tier and very stable.
please Ma'am one long
dark and dry lips
lipblam
lip scrub
lip mask
lip oil
lip spf lipblam
please Maam
See her video on dark lips from about a year ago.
I strongly disagree about the unique efficacy of Skincuetical Vitamin C serum.
What do you use?
I hear Angie from Hot and Flashy uses an affordable brand but I can’t use l ascorbic acid due to sensitivity. Would love to learn about something more affordable than the skin Better serum that runs at $190.
@@patpatmoomoo5524 I use Timeless Skincare Vitamin C.
Just like you, I learned about this serum from Angie - Hot and Flashy about 7 years ago. I have used other Vitamin C serums, but have always come back to Timeless. Now, I purchase the 4 oz bottle that lasts for about 6 months.
You can try Korean beauty Vitamin C serums as they are more mild. Recommended ones are Numbuzin No 5 serum, Goodal Green Tangerine Vitamin C serum.
The AlphRet serum is too expensive for what it is.
You can simply purchase Retnol, Retinal, Lactic Acid, or Glycolic acid, and apply just two of them one after another.
That's what I have been doing twice a week and skin has greatly improved.
@@patpatmoomoo5524 I'm not the original commenter, but I'd highly recommend the Melano CC serum for a gentle vitamin C that's extremely cost effective. I've tried countless vitamin C products and it's still one of my favorites.
@@0hkjnn thank you , I will look it up
isdin ceutics flavo-c forte
Aren’t most clinical studies funding by the company that wants to promote the product?
It doesn’t actually matter; stay aware of the funders, because they’re looking for a certain outcome, but that doesn’t mean the results are faked. Will they refuse to compare the product to cheaper competitors that perform equally well? Sure. Does that mean their product doesn’t actually work? No, the study results are the study results.
The same music during 25 minutes is like tinnitus...
Skinceuticals is animal tested. Do you really want to participate…?