@@Debra_Barron sometimes a person could even be allergic to a seemingly harmless ingredient listed on the bottle or tube. I learned the hard way once. Now, I don't care if a product is supposed to be for sensitive skin, I still don't trust it before a patch test.
The best product I tried from Cocokind was their Acne Serum. I found that it was ultimately a good exfoliant for the winter. It contains 1.5% Salicylic Acid, which was enough to be effective without the dryness you’d experience with 2% SA.
Sorry that happened to you, Dr. Dray. Am hoping skincare manufacturers are watching and learning from you as we are. Thanks for being an invaluable consumer advocate! 👍♥️
I would loveee for you to do videos reviewing skincare lines carried by estheticians and derm offices. I never see anyone talk about these brands even though many professionals advertise them as superior skincare. It would be great to hear your thoughts along with diving into ingredients and/or alternative products! (Brand examples: SkinBetter Science, iS Clinical, DMK, GlyMed Plus, Eminence, Face Reality, Image Skincare, ZO Skin Health, Skin Script, etc).
I think she and many professionals out there have spoken out about how cosmoceutical-grade skincare products aren't any different than regular skincare products. They are considered cosmoceutical-grade because they mention all the active ingredients on their products and market them a certain way as if cosmoceutical-grade products are so much better than your regular skincare products because "they can treat all of your skin concerns." Not to mention they are much more expensive and you have a lot of cheaper options out there. That's why many dermatologists and medical estheticians don't talk about them that much or even refuse to review or recommend them.
That’s why dr dray says simple basic skincare. That’s why my vanicream or even avene balm or cream for the face and their intense protect sunscreen is enough for me. I stopped trying skincare because of this exact reason. Tired of having irritated skin.
It happened to me while I applied Paula's choice youth fluid spf 50. I wrote to them and they said it was my fault because I had used the retinol cream the night before. Needless to say I stopped buying from that brand. Their lack of empathy and that condescending response were more than enough.
omg same!!! i really started to hate that brand. it's super expensive and especially their sunscreens burn my face and sting my eyes, it's soo upsetting.
Assalaam Alaikum everyone. I hope everyone’s year has been going well so far and if not please don’t lose hope hang in there, it will get better Inshallah. Sending love and prayers your way lovelies. Please be nice to each other cuz life’s too short, lol. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Whaaaat!! The same thing happened to me using the same product. In fact, my skin barrier was compromised and now I’m dealing with acne caused by it. Vanicream is a godsend.
@@DrDrayzday It had cucumber in it? I can't see how it is possible as the cucumber is mostly water, but as a teenager I put cucumber slices on my face for fun, thinking it might be nice, but ended up bright red. I looked ridiculous.
Vanicream is indeed a godsend. Both it and CeraVe's moisturizing cream saved my skin after a bad reaction to products with fragrance in them. I've been using both brands ever since. 😊 Sorry to hear about your bad experience.
Dr Dray, your Avève recommendations were so great for me. You get thanked every morning! The tinted moisturiser, plus that creamy compact that dries to a powder have replaced my expensive foundation except for on stage, and I love how it looks and feels, plus it’s proper sun protection. Thank you so much for pointing out that make-up wearers might like it.
Thank you for all of your reviews, Dr. Dray! At the height of my acne breakouts, I was such a sucker for packaging-- and Cocokind's font and color scheme are definitely on point with the Millennial aesthetic. I've definitely purchased a lot of terrible products for my skin because of that. Good to know Cocokind's products are pretty good.
Happy Monday. Thanks for trying so many products for us so we don’t have too. Update: tried Four Sigmatic coffee this morning and I love it! So smooth, no aftertaste and just yum. Thank you for the recommendation. 💕💕
As a result of this awesome channel and personal preferences - I usually go for the fragrance free options eg La Roche- Posay , Aveeno , Cetaphil and Neutrogena and Ponds . I love them all , rotate them and buy when on sale 👍 thanks doc !
All La Roche Posay products do exactly this to me within minutes and I have no idea why when they work beautifully for so many. Hope you were able to get your skin barrier recovered quickly!
Oddly, the only La Roche Posay I can use are the two retinols, for face and eyes, and the sunscreen. Everything else causes redness and eczema, even the products that are supposed to help those things!
I love the Ceramide Barrier Serum! Skin glow and soft. Also love the Oat to Milk cleaner, same effects, no breakouts and I have sensitive, acne prone oily combo skin. Also the matcha stick moisturizer around my upper forehead which is flakey. Haven’t tried anything else yet!
I have tried their oil to milk cleanser and sunscreen. I HATED that cleanser. It did not spread on my skin comfortably and did not cleanse effectively no matter how I used it. The sunscreen I found to be a little bit drying. I cannot use any more than one application of it during the day because of how dry I feel; to use it up sometimes I use it as my last application of the day after 2 applications of the Verdio gel sunscreen, which is much more moisturizing and light. Based on my experience with both of those products I'm not compelled to try any more of their products, as curious as I am about the AHA jelly cleanser and barrier serum.
Persian silk tree? As a Persian who spent most her life IN Persia... I can say absolutely no one’s ever heard of that tree let alone it’s effects on skin 😂
I was intrigued by this plant name, so I looked it up. Turns out it's another name for the tree that in the U.S. we commonly know as mimosa. Couldn't find much of anything about use in skin care, though.
Also Persian here.. I wouldn't say that "absolutely no one" has heard of the Persian Silk Tree or its use in cosmetics. The tree is native to Iran (Persia) and Eastern China. I've had a few different products sent to me with extract from Persian Silk Tree in then. I can't say definitively that the products benefited from having that as an ingredient, and while they were good products, I didn't go out of my way to keep any of them in my skincare routine. The tree isn't a complete unknown to everyone though.
I really enjoy videos where you review products from a single brand. I had considered purchasing the sunscreen from this brand but didn't seem better than what I already had. Thanks for the review.
Another timely video! I had this happen to my face last night. I was using Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser and had stopped it for 2 days as I was getting some minor redness which I thought it could be causing the reaction as it has a long ingredient list, and it contains peppermint leaft and some flower extracts. Then ast night I applied a sample of Avene Revitalizing Nourishing Cream and my face was beet red like yours for a few minutes. The Avene cream contains a lot of fruit acids :/. I do not usually have overly sensitive skin, but it's been worse these last few months. LRP Cicaplast balm to the rescue!
I haven't tried this product. I would definitely break out also with my sensitive skin. Also I don't try anything unless it gets a 👍 from you tbh. Your poor face, yikes. I'm glad it resolved quickly though. Love the earrings and shirt, that color looks great on you. Such a pretty purple. Thanks for the review Dr, Dray. 💗
What I have learned from watching Dr Dray has been to use less of everything, and to not be afraid of vaseline/petrolatum, either pure or ointments mainly based on it (ointments sometimes just feels a bit nicer than the plain petrolatum - YMMV, my skin doesn't mind a bit of lanolin).
She has several videos like that, the most recent one was on overexfoliation and how to heal your skin, before that (about a year ago) was a video on healing damaged skin and a separate one about barrier repair and strenghtening.
I worked out three routines: gentlest cleanser (I like La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5) followed by any of those: Dear Klairs Midnight blue calming cream, Dear Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream or La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5. The Midnight blue being lightest and LRP being heaviest. The Midnight blue was bit too light for me so I slathered some petrolatum gel on top of it. It helped a lot to stop burning sensation and my skin was back to normal in 2 weeks time but I stayed away from serums and treatments for 3 more weeks
Definitely stop using actives for 2 weeks at minimum. Vanicream Gentle Skin Cleanser, Simple Rich Moisturizer (yes! The cheap stuff!), and CeraVe Healing Ointment or Aquaphor to seal right before bed. I also suggest beta-glucan added somewhere in there. Perhaps the iunik brand serum that is 98% beta glucan, a better humectant than HA (which imo is overdone!)...
This is my life! Also why I am one who does not enjoy/delight in skin care as mentioned in a recent video. I have 57 year old, Rosacea, ultra sensitive, thyroid issues skin. Add in my allergies to dyes in products it is as if every new product trial is like a roll of the dice! Thankful for narrowing down shea butter as a trigger and for La Roche Posay products that my skin seems to accept.
Dr. Dray doesn’t wear any makeup except for mascara. She may wear a tinted sunscreen at times, as she’s always trying out new things for us. Wish I could go bare faced, it would save a lot of time and $$. 🤣
Oh no! Hope your recovery process wasn’t too long! Some products look good but something about this brand has prevented me from trying it for some reason idk why lol. The ceramide serum looks interesting, but Right now I’m using the ample:n ceramide shot(fragrance free of course) and I feel like it is doing wonders for my moisture barrier! It also comes in a 100ml size! Doesn’t have the ahas so I can use it when my skin is Uber sensitive. Hope you have a great week ❤️
That’s too bad about the face cream and sorry that happened to you! I looked at the ingredients and it has some great ingredients so that’s disappointing. Thank you for information!
Thank you for the MD Solarsciences recommendation! I am currently on Accutane and need something tinted that works well but isn't heavy and gross. I'm definitely going to try them out. I have never tried anything from Cocokind, as it seems they use a lot of botanicals which I am allergic to (sunflower being a big one).
Yikes! I recently had a similar experience with the Cosrx snail muchin power sheet masks. My face broke out in hives. I actually think it was due to the mask being a bit cold, and caused my cold urticaria to flare up. Would love to see a video on recommendations for those of us with cold urticaria. I struggle to find things to help reduce puffiness as a lot of options include cooling of some sort. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge! You have truly saved my skin ☺️
So sorry you had that bad reaction on your face from that face cream!! Thanks for the great review on that brand!! We can always trust you your so real! Hope you and your beautiful mom and pup are doing well ❤❤❤
Wow,🥵 thanks for posting a tried and true product review. Hopefully the discomfort wasn't too bad, did you have to put anything on your skin to combat the reaction? Thanks and always enjoy your posts.Dr.Dray makes my day😄😄
Loveeee the Cocokind Ceramide Serum! I use it all over my face, but I especially love using it around my lower eyes as an extra lightweight moisturizer. This area of my face is very prone to milia and I haven’t had any milia formations since I started using this product
How interesting about peppermint. Didn't know that, knew about menthol, and couldn't figure out why a hair conditioner that mainly advertised Tea Tree Oil had a distinct "menthol" effect on my scalp - and one that didn't go away immediately once I rinsed it off (took 10-20 minutes). These vaso-dilating and cooling things (whichever plant they come from, or mimic) can be a good thing. One of the best topical nsaids (Ukrainian I think, or maybe Moldovan) I've ever tried had some kind of ingredient like that - very weird sensation at first, but once you got used to it, it was quite pleasant. But these things are probably best kept away from the face...
Hey Dr. D ! Happy Monday to ya ! I know Cerave Healing ointment is your "Boo", and I just wanted to say I found it's long lost twin (almost), Vaseline All-Over Body Balm Jelly Stick ! If it were a little smaller, talk about a great lip balm to keep in your pocket. I think it's fantastic, and feels super nice on the Lips and would be really good to potentially prevent chaffing ! LOVE LOVE ! How bout a COVID friendly elbow bump , and hug to ya ! Much appreciation for today's video! Regards, your fellow skin care peeps in Asheville ! 🤠
I liked the Cocokind rose water. I really love the beet stick for my lips. It last a really long time and cured my chapped lips plus it’s a nice light red.
Oh no! So sorry that happened to you. But thank you for sharing your experience. Your the best, Dr Dray! Happy Monday! I hope you have a tranquil evening. 🧡
Glad you finally reviewed them! I used the products for about two years I think.. and then wound up giving all of it to my daughter. My personal opinion is the products are OK, but they’re definitely not geared toward mature skin at all. I don’t remember having a reaction from that cream thank God! I had quite a large number of their different products. I really liked the oil to milk cleanser and the sea clay mask. Other than those two, they didn’t really work for me. And I thought the sizes were too small on some of the products as well, for what they cost.
Happy Monday dr Dray and everyone 🤗 thanks for this video . I haven't tried Cocokind . It's has been recommended for people with oily skin . Sorry that happened to you . I had that happen when I used a Benzoyl peroxide product and a Paula's Choice product too.Have a fabulous day 😘 love to mom and Tybee 🥰 💙💙❄☃️
Dr Dray this is random but what do you think of Vick's Vapor rub for acne? I normally put it on my pimples and it comes to a head within a few hours. Then eventually it pops on its own. And heals nicely.
Thank you for sharing. I've been thinking about trying this brand. Target always has a 20% promo . My skin is extremely sensitive so I've been hesitant.
I recently tried Versed auto save advanced restoring serum and I developed a rash on my face and neck. I had used skinceuticals ferulic acid in the past with no reaction, but it is too expensive. I do have rosacea and use finacea. The Derm gave me desonide cream and that worked for the rash. Thank you for your informative videos
I used cocokind for a few months and liked the oil to milk cleanser and their oil cleanser/oil moisturizer they have. But when I used their vit c serum it broke my skin out horribly. Worst acne I ever had all over my cheeks and jawline. I stopped using their products shortly after
The barrier serum works well for me once a week. The sunscreen was horrible for me-burning on application. I feel for you with that reaction. I have had that happen so many times, and my skin feels extra sensitive for days after. Peppermint is an irritant for me, too. Hope it didn’t last long.
I tried two of their serums and had contact dermatitis. Burned and itched for days unfortunately. That’s why I appreciate people who say skincare is personal because most of the very recommended products make me breakout or have an allergic reaction.
I have used their moisturizing stick around my eyes and I loved the results….except it seeped down into my cheeks and the coconut oil (most likely) flared up my seborrheic dermatitis. I’ve developed too many sensitivities in my wiser years so I have to be careful with ingredients.
That’s so interesting because I can’t use anything with peppermint oil on my skin but I have the skin 1004 soothing gel moisturizer with peppermint extract and it doesn’t tingle or cool or anything I don’t get any reaction at all! It’s unscented and I really love this moisturizer + I have reactive skin
I have a question about Sunday Riley Good Genes Although it's extremely expensive QVC had a good deal on it so I tried it I had it on my face about 15 minutes and my face was so uncomfortable and felt like it was burning I took it off and I'm sending it back do you have any idea of why that would be?
That red flushing is pretty concerning and I’m glad u didn’t bash them for the situation, u gave it many other goes to see if it was that product as a stand alone, then u discontinued use great job as a professional.
That's so weird! I just found the spf very hydrating. I really like their matcha moisturizer they discontinued, and their lighter moisturizer that has celery in it. For spf I just went back to kinship again now because it has way less cast and was on sale at Ulta and I finished the cocokind, but I would probably repurchase I a pinch.
I didn’t know about the peppermint in that moisturizer, I mostly smelled celery in it. It broke me out so I stopped using it. I’ve tried about 7 things from them and I haven’t had any issues, except that face cream. I hated it and I’m so sorry it gave you that reaction!
I looked up this review specifically for the texture cream! I’ve been trying to narrow down what has been causing my breakouts…specifically on my forehead. And not similar to my normal breakouts…more similar to what happens when I use retinol. I really think it’s because of the texture cream because it’s new to my face! It definitely has caused me issues in my skin that were not there before. And I thought it had a bit of a minty feeling! Which was originally concerning.
If it helps, their texture cream also broke me out! I’ve had no issues though with both their cleansers, acne serum, ceramide serum, eye cream and toning solution. Goes to show everyone has different skin
I do have brown skin and I actually really like the cocokind spf it’s one I have been able to use consistently doesn’t irritate around my eye area which I like yes there is a cast but it does kinda calm down after a few min on my tone
Love your videos and when you showed the irritation on your face i felt bad. I just got over my face being irritated for some weird reason and i know the pain and frustration of my skin disliking something i did to it lol. Vanicream came to my rescue as always and this time i think I’m sticking to only vanicream for my face.
I tried the oil to milk oat cleanser, it was awful. The consistency was not pleasant and the smell was awful. Its put me off from wanting to try other products from the line. However, that ceremide serum has caught my eye and I may try it in the future if I find a need for it in my routine.
Like another viewer said I had a really bad reaction like this to Paula’s choice fluid spf 50. I use Tretinoin. I stopped purchasing products from them after this. This has not happened to me with other spf so I couldn’t understand it at all.
I have been looking for video where you have addressed what the studies have shown about using Tret even topically is damaging for eyes causing dry eyes and MGD even if not used close to the eye or brow bone.Can you please suggest your views on them ? Dermatologists seem to be oblivious of this despite numerous studies indicating this.
My skin hasn't been the same since I used an oil ayear ago and developed perioral dermatitis .my dermatologist gave me two different anti B s and my skin is better but. Becomes itchy in a heartbeat .my skincare now is so simple .I m scared of using anything ?! I think I will avoid this brand . Thank you for all your review s and advise
Probably right ! It still gets itchy if I put anything on it .it's been nearly a year . Hopefully I don't have to go on oral anti bs all this from using rose oil once ! Thanks for reply ☺️
Hi Dr. Dre. Random question, but use love to know your opinion on Fraxel laser treatment? Had a consult for it. Leaving towards doing it. Seeking rejuvenation… I’m 38, former sun worshiper. Any thoughts?
I can't even use toothpaste or mouthwash with peppermint in. I think it might be a sensitivity that is under-reported. For so many years my gums would bleed with flossing, frequent canker sores, and of course the sorer your mouth gets the more you brush and use mouthwash, and the worse it gets! I stumbled on a post about it and the relief was almost instant.
Off topic: That purple is definitely your color! Looking lovely!
Oh thank you!
agree, soft pastel and lilac really is dr.dray's color
Very vibrant on her! Love it.
Agreed!
Yes it brings out her skin tone…so pretty
Thank you Dr Dray for using a product 5 times for her review, even after she reacted negatively the first time!
Before I use any brand or new product, I always do a patch test. It doesn't matter what the manufacturers claim.
Excellent thinking!
@@Debra_Barron sometimes a person could even be allergic to a seemingly harmless ingredient listed on the bottle or tube. I learned the hard way once. Now, I don't care if a product is supposed to be for sensitive skin, I still don't trust it before a patch test.
I adore their sunscreen. As a POC, its one of the few mineral sunscreens that doesn't leave a white caste and doesn't feel greasy.
The best product I tried from Cocokind was their Acne Serum. I found that it was ultimately a good exfoliant for the winter. It contains 1.5% Salicylic Acid, which was enough to be effective without the dryness you’d experience with 2% SA.
Do you use it everyday?
@@maitrang2001 It’s no longer a part of my routine, haha but I used it every other day
Sorry that happened to you, Dr. Dray. Am hoping skincare manufacturers are watching and learning from you as we are. Thanks for being an invaluable consumer advocate! 👍♥️
I would loveee for you to do videos reviewing skincare lines carried by estheticians and derm offices. I never see anyone talk about these brands even though many professionals advertise them as superior skincare. It would be great to hear your thoughts along with diving into ingredients and/or alternative products! (Brand examples: SkinBetter Science, iS Clinical, DMK, GlyMed Plus, Eminence, Face Reality, Image Skincare, ZO Skin Health, Skin Script, etc).
Yea please do a video about cosmeceuticals. I don’t think they are superior but it would be a good video.
I think she and many professionals out there have spoken out about how cosmoceutical-grade skincare products aren't any different than regular skincare products. They are considered cosmoceutical-grade because they mention all the active ingredients on their products and market them a certain way as if cosmoceutical-grade products are so much better than your regular skincare products because "they can treat all of your skin concerns." Not to mention they are much more expensive and you have a lot of cheaper options out there. That's why many dermatologists and medical estheticians don't talk about them that much or even refuse to review or recommend them.
yes Eminence
Glow by Ramon also had what looked to be a bad reaction to the sunscreen. You really can never tell what’s going to set your skin off till you try it.
Oh no! Thanks for sharing
That’s why dr dray says simple basic skincare. That’s why my vanicream or even avene balm or cream for the face and their intense protect sunscreen is enough for me. I stopped trying skincare because of this exact reason. Tired of having irritated skin.
@@pattycarljackson Yup, those are staples in my skincare routine!
It happened to me while I applied Paula's choice youth fluid spf 50. I wrote to them and they said it was my fault because I had used the retinol cream the night before. Needless to say I stopped buying from that brand. Their lack of empathy and that condescending response were more than enough.
Yikes! Sorry to hear that happened
I got really bad burning on my face that it wouldn't stand water to wash off my face after using Paula's choice retinol with bakuchoil😡😡
@@amritaarya2453 😱awful! I'm so sorry to hear about that! 😢😳😡
I don’t buy Paula’s Choice because it’s too damn expensive! I find their whole company to be BS!
omg same!!! i really started to hate that brand. it's super expensive and especially their sunscreens burn my face and sting my eyes, it's soo upsetting.
Assalaam Alaikum everyone. I hope everyone’s year has been going well so far and if not please don’t lose hope hang in there, it will get better Inshallah. Sending love and prayers your way lovelies. Please be nice to each other cuz life’s too short, lol. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Inshallah Miss Lovely.
Happy Monday Zahra 🤗 Good to see you here. Blessings and peace my friend 🕊🕊💙
Greetings Zahra Qauomi hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜….
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Whaaaat!! The same thing happened to me using the same product. In fact, my skin barrier was compromised and now I’m dealing with acne caused by it. Vanicream is a godsend.
I’m sorry to hear that happened. I hope they change this product
@@DrDrayzday It had cucumber in it? I can't see how it is possible as the cucumber is mostly water, but as a teenager I put cucumber slices on my face for fun, thinking it might be nice, but ended up bright red. I looked ridiculous.
Vanicream is indeed a godsend. Both it and CeraVe's moisturizing cream saved my skin after a bad reaction to products with fragrance in them. I've been using both brands ever since. 😊 Sorry to hear about your bad experience.
Vanicream is amazing and so underrated.
@@rebecastevens8892 Agreed!
Dr Dray, your Avève recommendations were so great for me. You get thanked every morning! The tinted moisturiser, plus that creamy compact that dries to a powder have replaced my expensive foundation except for on stage, and I love how it looks and feels, plus it’s proper sun protection. Thank you so much for pointing out that make-up wearers might like it.
YES!!!!
Thank you for all of your reviews, Dr. Dray! At the height of my acne breakouts, I was such a sucker for packaging-- and Cocokind's font and color scheme are definitely on point with the Millennial aesthetic. I've definitely purchased a lot of terrible products for my skin because of that. Good to know Cocokind's products are pretty good.
Yeah, I’m very prone to falling for aesthetics…something I really have to watch out for🤦♀️
Happy Monday. Thanks for trying so many products for us so we don’t have too. Update: tried Four Sigmatic coffee this morning and I love it! So smooth, no aftertaste and just yum. Thank you for the recommendation. 💕💕
I love their coffee so much! Glad you like it too
As a result of this awesome channel and personal preferences - I usually go for the fragrance free options eg La Roche- Posay , Aveeno , Cetaphil and Neutrogena and Ponds . I love them all , rotate them and buy when on sale 👍 thanks doc !
Vanicream too!
CeRAvEeee
All La Roche Posay products do exactly this to me within minutes and I have no idea why when they work beautifully for so many. Hope you were able to get your skin barrier recovered quickly!
Oddly, the only La Roche Posay I can use are the two retinols, for face and eyes, and the sunscreen. Everything else causes redness and eczema, even the products that are supposed to help those things!
I thought the title said “I tried cooking” and was very confused for a moment lol
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That’s what I thought too lol
that’s exactly what I read too! 🤣
Me too 😂
same!😆
Off-topic but Dr Dray each passing day you are getting more gorgeous also this lip shade looks amazing on you.
She looks so healthy now, glad to see her doing well
I love the Ceramide Barrier Serum! Skin glow and soft. Also love the Oat to Milk cleaner, same effects, no breakouts and I have sensitive, acne prone oily combo skin. Also the matcha stick moisturizer around my upper forehead which is flakey. Haven’t tried anything else yet!
Thanks for sharing!!
Omg so sorry that happened Dr. dray! As you’ve always said, anything can be an irritant at any time! Even after repeated use! Thanks for sharing!
I have tried their oil to milk cleanser and sunscreen. I HATED that cleanser. It did not spread on my skin comfortably and did not cleanse effectively no matter how I used it. The sunscreen I found to be a little bit drying. I cannot use any more than one application of it during the day because of how dry I feel; to use it up sometimes I use it as my last application of the day after 2 applications of the Verdio gel sunscreen, which is much more moisturizing and light. Based on my experience with both of those products I'm not compelled to try any more of their products, as curious as I am about the AHA jelly cleanser and barrier serum.
We come to expect whatever doesn't work well for you will be tried on your feet.
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Persian silk tree? As a Persian who spent most her life IN Persia... I can say absolutely no one’s ever heard of that tree let alone it’s effects on skin 😂
I was intrigued by this plant name, so I looked it up. Turns out it's another name for the tree that in the U.S. we commonly know as mimosa. Couldn't find much of anything about use in skin care, though.
just because it's called that doesn't mean it's a real thing lol
Also Persian here.. I wouldn't say that "absolutely no one" has heard of the Persian Silk Tree or its use in cosmetics. The tree is native to Iran (Persia) and Eastern China. I've had a few different products sent to me with extract from Persian Silk Tree in then. I can't say definitively that the products benefited from having that as an ingredient, and while they were good products, I didn't go out of my way to keep any of them in my skincare routine. The tree isn't a complete unknown to everyone though.
It’s like how the Ayurveda is thrown left and right
I’ve heard of it and use to have one. Messy trees but pretty.
I really enjoy videos where you review products from a single brand. I had considered purchasing the sunscreen from this brand but didn't seem better than what I already had. Thanks for the review.
Oh Andrea I hope you are feeling a lot better. Stay safe.
Thank you so much for doing this review, it was SO informative and helpful. I love some of their products, and I’m sorry your skin had a bad reaction.
Glad it was helpful!
Another timely video! I had this happen to my face last night. I was using Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser and had stopped it for 2 days as I was getting some minor redness which I thought it could be causing the reaction as it has a long ingredient list, and it contains peppermint leaft and some flower extracts. Then ast night I applied a sample of Avene Revitalizing Nourishing Cream and my face was beet red like yours for a few minutes. The Avene cream contains a lot of fruit acids :/. I do not usually have overly sensitive skin, but it's been worse these last few months.
LRP Cicaplast balm to the rescue!
Wow, that could most definitely be painful for people with acne.
I haven't tried this product. I would definitely break out also with my sensitive skin. Also I don't try anything unless it gets a 👍 from you tbh. Your poor face, yikes. I'm glad it resolved quickly though. Love the earrings and shirt, that color looks great on you. Such a pretty purple. Thanks for the review Dr, Dray. 💗
I had a slight burn from a certain products too and a dermatologist guide on how to repair your skin would be much appreciated.
Happy Monday
What I have learned from watching Dr Dray has been to use less of everything, and to not be afraid of vaseline/petrolatum, either pure or ointments mainly based on it (ointments sometimes just feels a bit nicer than the plain petrolatum - YMMV, my skin doesn't mind a bit of lanolin).
She has several videos like that, the most recent one was on overexfoliation and how to heal your skin, before that (about a year ago) was a video on healing damaged skin and a separate one about barrier repair and strenghtening.
I worked out three routines: gentlest cleanser (I like La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5) followed by any of those: Dear Klairs Midnight blue calming cream, Dear Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream or La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5. The Midnight blue being lightest and LRP being heaviest. The Midnight blue was bit too light for me so I slathered some petrolatum gel on top of it. It helped a lot to stop burning sensation and my skin was back to normal in 2 weeks time but I stayed away from serums and treatments for 3 more weeks
Definitely stop using actives for 2 weeks at minimum. Vanicream Gentle Skin Cleanser, Simple Rich Moisturizer (yes! The cheap stuff!), and CeraVe Healing Ointment or Aquaphor to seal right before bed.
I also suggest beta-glucan added somewhere in there. Perhaps the iunik brand serum that is 98% beta glucan, a better humectant than HA (which imo is overdone!)...
Dr Dray, You appear more beautiful with every video coming up
This is my life! Also why I am one who does not enjoy/delight in skin care as mentioned in a recent video. I have 57 year old, Rosacea, ultra sensitive, thyroid issues skin. Add in my allergies to dyes in products it is as if every new product trial is like a roll of the dice! Thankful for narrowing down shea butter as a trigger and for La Roche Posay products that my skin seems to accept.
Thank you Dr. Dray, for the sunscreen review. I always wonder how good it was!
Your makeup looks so good and brings out our natural beauty. Stunning!
Dr. Dray doesn’t wear any makeup except for mascara. She may wear a tinted sunscreen at times, as she’s always trying out new things for us. Wish I could go bare faced, it would save a lot of time and $$. 🤣
Have a beautiful Monday Dr.Dray and peeps ☕ ☕ 🍵❤️🌞
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Oh no! Hope your recovery process wasn’t too long! Some products look good but something about this brand has prevented me from trying it for some reason idk why lol. The ceramide serum looks interesting, but Right now I’m using the ample:n ceramide shot(fragrance free of course) and I feel like it is doing wonders for my moisture barrier! It also comes in a 100ml size! Doesn’t have the ahas so I can use it when my skin is Uber sensitive. Hope you have a great week ❤️
That’s too bad about the face cream and sorry that happened to you! I looked at the ingredients and it has some great ingredients so that’s disappointing. Thank you for information!
Interesting! I’ve seen this brand and have considered trying them. I’d also love to hear your take on OSEA. 🌊
Thank you for the MD Solarsciences recommendation! I am currently on Accutane and need something tinted that works well but isn't heavy and gross. I'm definitely going to try them out. I have never tried anything from Cocokind, as it seems they use a lot of botanicals which I am allergic to (sunflower being a big one).
Yikes! I recently had a similar experience with the Cosrx snail muchin power sheet masks. My face broke out in hives. I actually think it was due to the mask being a bit cold, and caused my cold urticaria to flare up. Would love to see a video on recommendations for those of us with cold urticaria. I struggle to find things to help reduce puffiness as a lot of options include cooling of some sort. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge! You have truly saved my skin ☺️
So sorry you had that bad reaction on your face from that face cream!! Thanks for the great review on that brand!! We can always trust you your so real! Hope you and your beautiful mom and pup are doing well ❤❤❤
Happy Monday! Have a great week! Thank you for all your reviews🥰
Your skin looks better than ever. You’re really glowing 🥰
Very helpful review of these products. You are such a valuable resource, Dr. Dray. By the way, I love your earrings; you look lovely in lavender.
Great to know about the peppermint. That would irritate my skin.
Awww sorry this happened to you, I’m
Sure you’ll recover quickly! ❤️
Wow,🥵 thanks for posting a tried and true product review. Hopefully the discomfort wasn't too bad, did you have to put anything on your skin to combat the reaction? Thanks and always enjoy your posts.Dr.Dray makes my day😄😄
I'm trying to get rid of some of the texture on my 60-year-old skin soon to be 61 that's why I tried this Sunday Riley
Loveeee the Cocokind Ceramide Serum! I use it all over my face, but I especially love using it around my lower eyes as an extra lightweight moisturizer. This area of my face is very prone to milia and I haven’t had any milia formations since I started using this product
Hey pretty lady have u reviewed the brand Pacifica? I'm intrigued by that brand for some reason ❤love u
How interesting about peppermint. Didn't know that, knew about menthol, and couldn't figure out why a hair conditioner that mainly advertised Tea Tree Oil had a distinct "menthol" effect on my scalp - and one that didn't go away immediately once I rinsed it off (took 10-20 minutes).
These vaso-dilating and cooling things (whichever plant they come from, or mimic) can be a good thing. One of the best topical nsaids (Ukrainian I think, or maybe Moldovan) I've ever tried had some kind of ingredient like that - very weird sensation at first, but once you got used to it, it was quite pleasant.
But these things are probably best kept away from the face...
I didn't know that thing, vento something and dark spots! I find it very important. Thank you once again.
Hey Dr. D ! Happy Monday to ya ! I know Cerave Healing ointment is your "Boo", and I just wanted to say I found it's long lost twin (almost), Vaseline All-Over Body Balm Jelly Stick ! If it were a little smaller, talk about a great lip balm to keep in your pocket. I think it's fantastic, and feels super nice on the Lips and would be really good to potentially prevent chaffing ! LOVE LOVE ! How bout a COVID friendly elbow bump , and hug to ya ! Much appreciation for today's video! Regards, your fellow skin care peeps in Asheville ! 🤠
I liked the Cocokind rose water. I really love the beet stick for my lips. It last a really long time and cured my chapped lips plus it’s a nice light red.
Thank You For Sharing, and Letting Us Know about These Products!! Really Enjoyed This Video!! Love ❤ Hugs, and Many Blessings!!💕💌🙏🥰
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Everything I’ve looked at from this company seemed to have coconut oil or cocoa butter and for me, that’s a no go. But peppermint-ouch!
Oh no! So sorry that happened to you. But thank you for sharing your experience. Your the best, Dr Dray! Happy Monday! I hope you have a tranquil evening. 🧡
I tried the Paula's Choice spf 50 fluid sunscreen and it caused me SEVERE redness and irritation. 🤷♀️
Sorry to hear that happened
Could you make an SOS video on what to do when the skin is irritated after a product use, please?
She's got videos on skin irritation, healing the skin barrier, skin allergy reactions, etc.
Glad you finally reviewed them! I used the products for about two years I think.. and then wound up giving all of it to my daughter. My personal opinion is the products are OK, but they’re definitely not geared toward mature skin at all. I don’t remember having a reaction from that cream thank God! I had quite a large number of their different products. I really liked the oil to milk cleanser and the sea clay mask. Other than those two, they didn’t really work for me. And I thought the sizes were too small on some of the products as well, for what they cost.
I had a similar experience with their products :/ I do love their highlighter though!
Sleep, caffeine serum, Persian silk tree eye cream, tinted sunscreen???? Or all of the above? You look very rested and fresh today Dr Dray.
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Greetings Nada B hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜….
I tried their rose water facial toner and it smelled so synthetic I had to return it.
Happy Monday! Any tips on including minoxidil into a routine with BHA, BPO, and adapalene?
Thanks for the review. Would love a video on ocular rosacea.
Happy Monday dr Dray and everyone 🤗 thanks for this video . I haven't tried Cocokind . It's has been recommended for people with oily skin . Sorry that happened to you . I had that happen when I used a Benzoyl peroxide product and a Paula's Choice product too.Have a fabulous day 😘 love to mom and Tybee 🥰 💙💙❄☃️
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Thank You my Sweet Dear Friend!! Happy Monday!! Have a Beautiful Day!! 💕 Love ❤, Hugs, and God Bless You Always!! 😇🥰❤🙏💌
Dr Dray this is random but what do you think of Vick's Vapor rub for acne? I normally put it on my pimples and it comes to a head within a few hours. Then eventually it pops on its own. And heals nicely.
Thank you for sharing. I've been thinking about trying this brand. Target always has a 20% promo . My skin is extremely sensitive so I've been hesitant.
ugh why can’t they leave fragrance out of skincare 🙄 lip products fine but who wants like peppermint or mango or whatever fragrance on their face lmao
A lot of people actually, I would even go as far as to say the majority of consumers love that sensorial element.
I love peppermint and mango on skincare!
I recently tried Versed auto save advanced restoring serum and I developed a rash on my face and neck. I had used skinceuticals ferulic acid in the past with no reaction, but it is too expensive. I do have rosacea and use finacea. The Derm gave me desonide cream and that worked for the rash. Thank you for your informative videos
I used cocokind for a few months and liked the oil to milk cleanser and their oil cleanser/oil moisturizer they have. But when I used their vit c serum it broke my skin out horribly. Worst acne I ever had all over my cheeks and jawline. I stopped using their products shortly after
When did it start breaking your skin out?
The barrier serum works well for me once a week. The sunscreen was horrible for me-burning on application. I feel for you with that reaction. I have had that happen so many times, and my skin feels extra sensitive for days after. Peppermint is an irritant for me, too. Hope it didn’t last long.
I tried two of their serums and had contact dermatitis. Burned and itched for days unfortunately. That’s why I appreciate people who say skincare is personal because most of the very recommended products make me breakout or have an allergic reaction.
Much power to this dr for trying out all those products
I have used their moisturizing stick around my eyes and I loved the results….except it seeped down into my cheeks and the coconut oil (most likely) flared up my seborrheic dermatitis. I’ve developed too many sensitivities in my wiser years so I have to be careful with ingredients.
That’s so interesting because I can’t use anything with peppermint oil on my skin but I have the skin 1004 soothing gel moisturizer with peppermint extract and it doesn’t tingle or cool or anything I don’t get any reaction at all! It’s unscented and I really love this moisturizer + I have reactive skin
Your complexion looks beautiful! Do you only wear sunscreen or do you have on any eye shadow or other makeup?
I have a question about Sunday Riley Good Genes Although it's extremely expensive QVC had a good deal on it so I tried it I had it on my face about 15 minutes and my face was so uncomfortable and felt like it was burning I took it off and I'm sending it back do you have any idea of why that would be?
Dr. Dray, I'm so curious of what you think about the Sunbum sunscreen line?
That red flushing is pretty concerning and I’m glad u didn’t bash them for the situation, u gave it many other goes to see if it was that product as a stand alone, then u discontinued use great job as a professional.
That's so weird! I just found the spf very hydrating. I really like their matcha moisturizer they discontinued, and their lighter moisturizer that has celery in it. For spf I just went back to kinship again now because it has way less cast and was on sale at Ulta and I finished the cocokind, but I would probably repurchase I a pinch.
I have oily skin & i don’t use moisturizer when i use their spf in the morning bc it does the job
Thank you for the review. I am so afraid of bad skin reactions.
I didn’t know about the peppermint in that moisturizer, I mostly smelled celery in it. It broke me out so I stopped using it. I’ve tried about 7 things from them and I haven’t had any issues, except that face cream. I hated it and I’m so sorry it gave you that reaction!
I’m currently using the moisturizer and haven’t had any issues with it turning me red and I am prone to redness.
Please talk about sensitive skin. I suffer from oily sensitive skin. I don't know which products are good for me🙏🏻🤍🤍🤍
I looked up this review specifically for the texture cream! I’ve been trying to narrow down what has been causing my breakouts…specifically on my forehead. And not similar to my normal breakouts…more similar to what happens when I use retinol. I really think it’s because of the texture cream because it’s new to my face! It definitely has caused me issues in my skin that were not there before. And I thought it had a bit of a minty feeling! Which was originally concerning.
If it helps, their texture cream also broke me out! I’ve had no issues though with both their cleansers, acne serum, ceramide serum, eye cream and toning solution. Goes to show everyone has different skin
I do have brown skin and I actually really like the cocokind spf it’s one I have been able to use consistently doesn’t irritate around my eye area which I like yes there is a cast but it does kinda calm down after a few min on my tone
Would love for you to review fre skin care. It’s been amazing for me but I would still like an opinion if it’s worth the price.
Love your videos and when you showed the irritation on your face i felt bad. I just got over my face being irritated for some weird reason and i know the pain and frustration of my skin disliking something i did to it lol. Vanicream came to my rescue as always and this time i think I’m sticking to only vanicream for my face.
I use Vanicream and love it!!!!!!! 😍
I tried the oil to milk oat cleanser, it was awful. The consistency was not pleasant and the smell was awful. Its put me off from wanting to try other products from the line. However, that ceremide serum has caught my eye and I may try it in the future if I find a need for it in my routine.
Awesome video, super informative. Thank you!
Your skin looks so pretty, healthy and glowy 😍😍😍
Like another viewer said I had a really bad reaction like this to Paula’s choice fluid spf 50. I use Tretinoin. I stopped purchasing products from them after this. This has not happened to me with other spf so I couldn’t understand it at all.
Love the turmeric lotion and the ceramide barrier serum.
I have been looking for video where you have addressed what the studies have shown about using Tret even topically is damaging for eyes causing dry eyes and MGD even if not used close to the eye or brow bone.Can you please suggest your views on them ?
Dermatologists seem to be oblivious of this despite numerous studies indicating this.
Thanks 4 the heads up. Doesn't sound like a "kind" skin care.
My skin hasn't been the same since I used an oil ayear ago and developed perioral dermatitis .my dermatologist gave me two different anti B s and my skin is better but. Becomes itchy in a heartbeat .my skincare now is so simple .I m scared of using anything ?! I think I will avoid this brand . Thank you for all your review s and advise
I wonder if you skin barrier is still not repaired, if it's that hypersensitive?
Probably right ! It still gets itchy if I put anything on it .it's been nearly a year . Hopefully I don't have to go on oral anti bs all this from using rose oil once ! Thanks for reply ☺️
So is the lactic acid safe on the face? I was worried about that because lactic acid is used as for exfoliation right?
Hi Dr. Dre. Random question, but use love to know your opinion on Fraxel laser treatment? Had a consult for it. Leaving towards doing it. Seeking rejuvenation… I’m 38, former sun worshiper. Any thoughts?
I can't even use toothpaste or mouthwash with peppermint in. I think it might be a sensitivity that is under-reported. For so many years my gums would bleed with flossing, frequent canker sores, and of course the sorer your mouth gets the more you brush and use mouthwash, and the worse it gets! I stumbled on a post about it and the relief was almost instant.