Omg. I just got diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and this is the first thing in relation that has made me laugh. Thank you! I definitely needed this.
Has it gotten lower? It’s not time for me to repurchase, but the last bottle I bought when it initially went viral actually cost me five dollars more than normal. So if the price is back to normal or cheaper than that’s fantastic!!
It’s refreshing to see a deinfluencing video that’s actually giving criticisms and genuine opinions. There’s so many products that get pushed as ‘holy grails’ (especially on TikTok) or even touted as skin soothers that just don’t work for people with reactive skin.
Another very concerning tidbit is that the reedle shot company is encouraging people to use their mini-medieval torture cream (reedle shot) with a vitamin c concoction that you mix yourself to 'ensure freshness.' It is well known that vitamin C is not supposed to be used with microneedling since it can cause granulomas. I imagine that danger is even more prevalent with tiny barbs that stay impaled in the skin at all different depths and directions...it's just asking for it.
I'm actually using VT reedle shot now and I love it since it brought me clear-cut result. My skin texture definitely has been changed and it feels like helps my skin get healthier compare to other skin products. The stinging feeling doesn't bother me anymore😂
I’m sorry the VT Riddle shot didn’t work out for you. I absolutely love it! Seen results in texture and pore. Tip after applying the serum follow up with a calming sheet mask. Alice another great video! thank you! 😊
Thank you for sharing! It’s one of those situations where my sensitivities keep me from appreciating it, but it’s great to hear it’s going well for others! ☺️
It sounds dangerous tbh. What happens to the spiculas? What if they get in your eyes? What if they embed in your skin? I'll just wait and see what happens to those using a few years down the road
thank you for talking about the ethics of snail mucin, lets be honest we cant ever farm animals in a factory farming system without cruelty, its inherently treating them like machines and they want to produce a profit from these animals and that becomes before the well being of the animals. they are never going to be treated well and thats just the reality.
I actually like the VT Reedle. I use the 300 on nights I don’t use tret. You definitely can feel it and it’s not exactly a comfortable sensation but I apply it in the evening after double cleansing and follow it with a peptide serum and moisturiser. My skin looks great the next morning. My skin doesn’t like the snail mucin no matter how much I try and force it to. Guess it just confirms different strokes for different folks 🤷🏻♀️
Yuuup, it’s so true! One thing I find myself thinking about a lot is: in the future, will we have a better understanding of *why* some things work for some people but not others? (If so, I’m jealous of the future but excited for them lol!)
I just tried the VT Reedle Shot on my inner elbow. The rash, bumps and pimples that erupted made me grateful I didn't just put it on my face!!! I love Cosrx and their snail and Propolis products. Thank you for all the hard work you put into every video, Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
Yes, that reedle shot is a popular subject. I know dr dray did a video on spicules a year ago and she's doing an actual review on the reedle shot this coming week. The problem with a product like this is people will be too harsh in using it on their skin. Dr. Jenny Liu did a video on upcoming trends for this year and one of them was the hope that the FDA would be willing to approve more SPF filters (we'll see). But as always, beauty is individual.
I’m really looking forward to her review! And I’m hopeful for improved filters. It’s honestly so sad that our regulations force US brands to be this far behind in the times. And with sunscreens!! Arguably THE most important skincare step, and yet we have some of the worst sunscreens. It’s so unfortunate.
@madaboutskin released a short explaining that many more bans coming to the eu regarding retinol strengths, percentages of kojic acid and alpha Arbutin(to name some)… and uv filters are part of the conversation 🤔
The EU is very fond of bans. I mean they've banned jet fuel from beauty products which would seem like something that would be obvious as not being needed in beauty products. I always watch for someone like Lab Muffin to talk people down from the ceiling or toxicologist Mo Skin Lab.
Sad to hear that VT Reedle Shot was not working for you.😂😂 It's changed my skin texture to very smooth! They said the key difference is Cica reedle comparing other Spicule products.
Ok just finished- great video btw, as always! Wrt this lip balm/product trend, I've definitely noticed it! And before I went into this current no-buy phase, I was interested in the colored lip oils and balms because I'm all about the "no make-up" make-up look. Or more usually, simply no make-up lol. It's one reason I'm obsessed with skin care, because I can't stand basically everything about foundation, so my skin had better look as nice as it can. At most I will do a tinted sunscreen sometimes. But anyway, a slight pop of lip color is something I like to do so I dont look entirely plain or washed-out. Speaking of viral- it's been funny to watch Clinique's Black Honey get so trendy, like it keeps getting "discovered" over and over again, but I've been a dedicated fan and user for...gosh, it feels like decades! But definitely for several years. And the original Benetint from Benefit has been my constant, my HG, for at least 25 years! Oh but my favorite of the *newer* ones is probably the universal sheer deep plum shade of the Versed lip oils at Target. And it's like less than $10, IIRC
Haha I feel you, it’s been so intriguing to watch black honey and benetint go viral! Although they do fit the bill as being unique, so it makes perfect sense (relatedly, the way the milk jelly tints my lips reminds me a LOT of benetint, although benetint feels less drying)
Loved that last note about trying the minis! If it's something new to you, it's never a bad option to try the mini first! I've had situations where I made that same decision and ended up with something I gave away because it didn't work for me or I simply didn't like it. Getting the mini and then buying full size if you like it is way better than being stuck with a full size of something you don't like/use. Thanks for that reminder haha
Thank you for the honest review of the Reedle Shot. I have a feeling it might be too irritating for my skin. I keep hearing its uncomfortable to use. I like my skincare to be a pleasant experience. Might have to give this one a pass.
omg YES I'm so tired of influencers saying "you're throwing your money down the drain buying mini sizes" like no I'm not because 15 dollars will always be less than 25 no matter how you put it. Yeah yeah whatever, price per unit and all that, i get it, but if you only use the product once and never again because you didn't like it, then you just paid 25 bucks for one use, how's that for price per unit. My mother is so bad about this especially with milk, which is probably really specific and a little weird, but when we buy milk, we don't use more than a half gallon before the expiration date but she buys the full gallon "because its cheaper"......no its not! (and its wasteful but that's a different topic) this concept applies EVERYWHERE
Hi Alice. I feel like I agree with you on viral skincare since I do enjoy the physical exfoliation with St Ives before my scaly patches appear and I have to step back using chemical exfoliation. I have yet to try out VT 100 micro needling serum but I am used to certain discomfort that doesn't cause after effects irritation. 😊 Snail mucin serum is an old favorite of mine but I prefer something less sticky and tacky from applying Corsx snail mucin serum... I have moved on from the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen and now applying other Korean sunscreens that is more light weight moisturizing texture.
Yuuup, I’ve thought for years now that physical vs chemical exfoliation is just preference and skin type (and an additional factor of not scrubbing with waaaay too much force!) I hear I’m not “supposed” to like physical exfoliation, but every so often, a nice gentle option works so nicely!
Yayyy for the minis 😄😄🥳! I usually buy them a) when trying something new and I'm not sure if it's going to work out for me, b) it's cheaper to buy smaller size than bigger (€/ml).
I’ve been using the cosrx essence before it went viral. Like it’s essentially been my favorite product for…God…years now. I hate in a way that it went viral because it made it more expensive and I love K beauty because it works and it’s also a lot cheaper. Same with J beauty and a313 pomade from France. But I’m 34 and this product does wonders for my skin and I’ve used expensive essences and it’s an essential skincare step for me personally 🤷🏻♀️
Chinese skincare update: I kept seeing 377 on brightening products and I had no idea what it was. I discovered that it’s a brightening agent that is supposed to be 10x stronger than arbutin and works faster too. I can’t seem to find any products with 377 in the U.S. So far, I’ve only seen this ingredient in Chinese and Japanese skincare. For Japanese skincare, it seems to be mostly in pricier skincare products. I’m sooo excited to try it because I haven’t had much luck with other ingredients.
👀 have you found any brands that you’d recommend? Especially for skincare as that is so rarely discussed (meanwhile I think I know my fav C-beauty makeup brands: Joocyee and Judydoll!!) Thanks for sharing!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole It’s kind of hard to tell because on Xiao Hong Shu, they seem to prefer western and Japanese brands (although some products don’t even exist in the western market) mostly for status. Like La Mer shows up a lot and I die. I have tried John & Jeff and really like them so far. They’re simple and effective, reminds me of The Ordinary but more elegant I guess? I like their body lotions (12% urea and other with 6% lactic acid I think but it doesn’t smell like AmLactin) but haven’t had a chance to try facial skincare. I’m going to try stuff from Ruyi, more John & Jeff, Fulqun, Simpcare (I can’t with the English name hahaha), Home Facial Pro, You & Pure (specializes only in sulfur acne care) and maybe Skino? HFP seem to be known for their signature essence toner. Fulqun is known for anti-acne but I think their most popular product is not going to be good for your dry skin. It apparently has a tightening effect.
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Unsure if my previous reply posted but I basically said John & Jeff body products (12% urea cream and 6% lactic acid lotion that doesn’t smell bad like Amlactin) are nice. The brand itself reminds me of The Ordinary but maybe more elegant? I don’t test a lot of body products so my judgment but be iffy. I just know it works on my very dry KP legs. I’m prone to a built up of crusty skin if I don’t exfoliate all the tiiiime, but using both products twice was enough to get rid of them. Don’t really need additional upkeeping. I haven’t tried facial products yet but I’m collecting mostly anti-acne and brightening products from Ruyi, John & Jeff, You & Pure (really interested because they only do sulfur-based anti-acne products), Skyn Future, Simpcare, FulQun, and maybe Home Facial Pro and Skino.
Your honest video are very realistic and are more targeted it for what viewers needs and Alice I really do appreciate that we need to be reminded ourselves and what products that our skin actually need to be healthy
You are great and so honest! I never bought any snail products because I just can not get over the thought having snail slime on my face. I also seen another video about that VT Riddle wich didn’t work out for her either. I don’t think I ever bought anything viral other than the sunscreen. I do love korean sunscreen and have way to many of them. I never had any bad reactions or any weird white cast. Any way … keep it up Alice. Great videos !
I absolutely liked the reedle shot. Actually in my country we use sponge powder a lot - pure powder with some water. It has excellent anti inflammatory and brightening properties.
Truly no judgement to anyone using snail mucin, I have for years. I am switching to the ordinary multi peptides + copper peptides instead in my routine. Even if it’s not exactly the same it’s fine. I just feel like snail is no longer essential to my personal routine.
I feel like it simply comes down to: it’s a great product, but there are many other great products! the real trick seems to be: figuring out what works for each of us, individually ☺️
your video came at the right time, I was about to buy another colour lip balm! if summer fridays lip balm works well for me, maybe the ole one will work better. also yes im going to get sample sizes to try going forward before committing the full size.
I didn't react to anything except the Clarin's products. Thirty years later my twenty year old daughter who went to college sent me a photo of her face reaction to Clarin's. So proved my daughter has my genes.
I use the vt reedle 100 with a bunch of serums and moisturizer and the boj retinal every night but it didnt irritate my skin. I love it. Oh and this product is popular here in Japan
Same! This needs to be a HUGE thing. All these peptides and whatnot aren’t going to do squat if we don’t protect our lips - same as (or even more important than) regular skin! My lips are super sensitive and cannot handle fragrance or chemical sunscreen or certain artificial colors. My favorites are Brush On Block lip oils (my lips can handle a little orange over peppermint any day) and especially the Dermatone mineral lip balm spf 30 (official sponsor of US Ski Team - they ought to know about burnt, chapped lips). Holy grails! after a bajillion fails
I used to have extremely dry cracked lips. I've tried all of the lip balms and the only thing to ever work is a hyaluronic acid serum (currently The Ordinary's) topped with Aquaphor. Super cheap up front and will last way longer than any other lip balm.
Geek and gorgeous stress less serum has completely changed my skin for the better. My breakouts are almost non-existent. Have you tried it? Mucin from stressed snails is all but useless. Snails secrete it all the time just moving around. There's no need to stress them to extract the mucin. From what I've researched most companies do not stress the snails out to get it.
Yes!! That’s such a great product. It gets a little goopy towards the end of the bottle, but works just as well through the whole usage. I love that brand!
I tried newer spfs but in the end my skin just loves BoJ spf 😅 I'm not a BoJ fan (the only other product I liked from them is the Retinal serum) but the sun cream is a real jewel that is surviving even against newer products for me
Absolutely fantastic video Alice!!! You made some excellent points which have REALLY got me thinking! Also, your complexion is just flawless!! BTW what concealer do you use?? Do you use concealer?? Xx
@AliceintheRabbitHole I'm too scared to try the cushion. I'm too worried about the shade. I've got medium skin tone (kinda olive-ish)....im Indian. So I'm pretty sure it'll be pasty! Not heard of the concealer. I'll look into it and see if it's available in London, 🇬🇧
Love snail mucin. I've noticed that recently beauty influencers try to discredit everything to draw attention...not even hialuronic acid has been spared from critical reviews and I've heard also that niacinamide is the next target😮 By the way;if you're not sure how snail mucin is made in Korea...how can you be sure if SPF creams are actually legit? Yep, you don't live in Kore! I do need snail mucin, I see tremendous difference in my skin when I use it. I'll stick to it (not so sure about Korean spf, though)
Thank you for sharing your experience 😊 And yes I very much agree. Skinfluencers need to stop making SPF claims. We cannot confirm the SPF on the packaging; that requires rigorous lab testing!
It’s a brush case/bag from the (very old lol) Mean Girls spectrum collection! …Although I hear the new movie isn’t great, maybe I should take it down 🤣😂
When I realized I bought the mini of the BoJ sunscreen I was upset. Then it arrived and I don't like how it looks or wears on my skin. So glad I got the mini! I didn't even know that Numbuzin 1 was an updated version of those main ingredients, but I found it not long after and it is now my favorite sunscreen.
I received my bottle of VT Reedle 100 today. I was so excited to try. I did and followed it with my usual serums and a sheet mask. My face is now hot and as red as a tomato 🍅. I feel like I have a sunburn and hope it goes away overnight. 😑
I’ve been reducing my products because of redundancy. My daughter got the snail mucin and loves it - but she doesn’t use all of the products I use. I’ve gotten more Beauty of Joseon products lately and am rotating them in as I run out of others. But I’m avoiding viral products if I see that my current routine covers that area.
The problem is that influencers rave about a product and say you need it, then turn around and say you don't need it anymore. I've even seen it make a complete circle, where an influencer then decides you should use it again. Whenever a product becomes too popular, someone will always want to knock it off it's throne. I want to use products for awhile on a regular basis in order to see long lasting results. But there's this constant pressure to try something new and "better" and the cycle never ends.
I prefer to watch channels that don’t tell me what to do, but instead share their own experiences. After all, skincare is SO personal, that I think copying anyone else’s routine just isn’t the best way to make our OWN perfect routine!
Re: lip balm, if you have a Trader Joe's near you, they have a lip mask that gives laniege vibes, same feel for a fraction of the price. Vanilla was $5 for .7 oz jar, or smaller strawberry and chocolate 2 pack for about $7. Or if you prefer a squeezy tube, pantenolips was maybe $3 on iherb, haven't checked kbeauty retailers. Kopari is awesome, I wasn't aware til I bought it, VERY heavy on coconut oil. I love it, but if you're sensitive be aware.
"Oh thats not-" LMAO! Honestly i'm not sold on snail mucin totally. I think the thick humectant texture may dry out my skin? i really dont know but i tend to feel dehydrated when using it. The vegreen product however- holy grail. Panthenol stans rise up! I also experienced a lot of dehydration from the reedle shot product. Next day skin looks good and smooth, but i fear the irritation can lead to inflammatory acne for some, including me! I do like the pestlo mask on occasion! i feel comfortable skipping it often though because of adapalene and my other acne-focused gentle exfoliants and anti-bacterial ingredients! hope your ceiling is doing okay lol
Am here, panthenol stan checking in 🙋♀️ Ok I really thought it was just me who not only found the reedle uncomfortable, but I did feel more dry. Very hard for me to use (although with how unique everyone’s experience is - I still believe those who love it. Seems it’s a product that might be a lot more divided in results though!!) The poor ceiling is resting between its surgeries. It’s really had a tough week lol
Interesting thoughts on the mucin. My top layer is usually soft & smooth, but I get very dehydrated if I use the wrong balance of humectants & emollient occlusives. I’ve been considering the mucin but I have had aloe Vera gel dry me out in the same way. Too much evaporation I think (?). I’ll stick with my system for now:, squalane, glycerin, panthenol, etc work great and my routine works pretty well to keep my face from collapsing from dryness mid-day like it used to!
@@montananerd8244 I agree! I’ve tended to love humectant gel creams under my thicker moisturizer (holy grail is the Vaseline advanced repair body cream-my guilty pleasure on my face!) like the Hada labo perfect gel with urea and the Kaine aqua cream with panthenol and Ectoin! Keeps everything locked in!!
I absolute love the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen, but I also love the other 2 Korean sunscreens that I’ve tried. So I get whatever is easiest to get/cheapest at the time.
I will try the reedle shot after its used more. I just worry if a spicule doesn't break down and gets invested in the skin. A micro needle won't get imbedded.
So many good conversations packed into one video! The bonus one, though really spoke to me. I'm someone who's always looking at the price per ounce (or ml) and then I get burned buying a full size of something I'll never use, instead of choosing the mini. At least I have friends to pass products along to, but my wallet needs me to show some discipline 🤣
You feel me!! I have the angel/devil on my shoulders in those debates: “the full price is a better value” vs “but if you don’t like it, you spent more money on a product you won’t use!!” It would be so helpful if our computers delivered little samples through the screen, wouldn’t it? (Ok now I’m just dreaming…🤣)
I have a sensitive, rosacea skin. I decided to try the Reedle Shot anyway, and I’m glad I did !! My skin has never been smoother and softer…. I use it with copper peptides and tretinoin, no issues so far. But it hasn’t been very long, so I may eat my words in a week, or two, who knows 🤣 Love ya Alice ❤
The reedle shot seems to be a product people either hate or love. I hate it, irritated the heck out of my skin and I microneedle semi regularly. Sister loved it but she’s always been a little more resilient than I.
Mmhmm that’s what I think is going on too. I wouldn’t have bought the reedle shot as it sounded intense for my skin type - lo and behold, I accurately guessed it would be!
This is an odd compliment I know lol.. but your eyelashes look so pretty in this video! I zoomed in trying to figure out if you had on fake eyelashes even. What mascara did you use?!
Oh yay thank you!! It’s Flortte’s individual false lashes. They looked like the Kiss Falscara so I tried wearing them the same way (placed under the lash). It’s shockingly comfortable and I actually think I prefer these to the western versions as they are a better size!
I haven't convinced myself to try the vt needle thing. I just medical micro needle tonight. And throw in peptides. As far as lip stuff. I love summer Fridays. They last an eternity and I have lawless and laniege then I lip baste with illyoon ATO cream on top.
I paid no attention to lip care until I got a dark patch on my lips that I can't get rid of (due to perpetually dry, cracked lips). If I could, I'd buy lots of lip balms to sprinkle around the house especially the Dior lip glow.
Oh no so sorry to hear! I saw a suggestion here to layer a hydrating serum under an occlusive lip balm, and tbh that sounds brilliant to me (could use a lip serum if you’re worried about eating it lol, but the commenter uses TO hyaluronic acid serum)
So people might not be aware…but sea sponges are animals too. Not sure if the brands are making statements about how they treat/harvest the sea sponges they’re using…my assumption is they have to kill them to get the spicules.
I don't usually buy viral products, in fact it has the opposite affect on me. That milk jelly blush reminds me of the Tarte cheeky stains, I have the one in flush, it doesn't wobble but it's a transperant stain and is beautiful. They have poppy and exposed as well. More product also. I've never bought snail products, as I feel bad for the conditions of the snails. I try to buy cruelty free as much as possible. That reedle shot serum doesn't appeal to me at all, why are we trying to get products as deep as possible into our skin? I just don't like the idea of what it's doing. I love lip products though ,I have for years, but the balms, butters and masks type, not lipsticks . I have the original Ole Henriksen one, which I think is citrusy? Orange flavor? . The laneige lip glowy balm and the Torriden cerinide lip essence (not scented or flavored) I absolutely love it. But I counted next to my bed and I have 11 different lip sleep masks or treatments, including 2 of the grande pout, one in the pot and the other in a click stick serum type. I get out of control and buy back ups as well. I really don't know why I'm like this. Half the time I can't stand the feeling of product on my lips. 😕 so I mainly use at night. I think the Ole is the only sticky one, but I like it . And if I had to get rid of everything except a few, I'd keep the grande and Torriden. But I have ordered the tocobo lip mask.. So I'm not doing myself any favors. But my lips are in very good condition and haven't been dry or flaky through any of the seasons for quite some time. So at least one of them must be working.. But which one.. 💄😵💫 Ps. I heard the hanalai lip mask is the same as the old version of the bite beauty agave lip mask,.if anyone was missing the original. (sorry for the long message) 😄💚
Oh my gosh thank you SO much for mentioning the Hanalei!! Yes, that’s the one - I tried that ages ago and I do agree, but it’s kind of an obscure brand and I had completely forgotten the name. Making a note of that now, ty! Torriden and Grandepout balance each other it so nicely. The torriden feels more hydrating/emollient to me, and the grandepout more emollient/occlusive (and I swear I do believe those plumping ingredients do *something* over time - very impressed with it!)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I agree with you on the Torriden and grande. The grande serum is very nice too, comes in some nice shades, but I just have the clear. It feels like it wraps onto the lips and stays on., but the pot version is the one that helps plump, I definitely agree with you about that. I think I'm going to grab the Hanalai one now also . 😊
Hi Alice, the Numbuzin sunscreen is superb in many ways, but there is one major problem which made me decide to stop repurchasing it. The design of the top is the problem. The top breaks easily. I have bought 5 bottles and 2 tops broke. I was really upset and did not want to waste the sunscreen inside, but I had no choice but to dispose of the 2 bottles. Since then, I have been using the BOJ one and Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen. Both are cool, whereas the BOJ one is more expensive. As for the snail mucin, I love the texture and the hydration, but I am not sure if it makes a significant difference to my skin. I guess I will keep buying it, but is it a must? No maybe.
Tirtir! They have quite a few cushions and I’m still trying to figure out how they compare for me, but the red one is the most popular (and what I’m wearing in this video) ☺️
Hello Alice 😄 I don't consider myself a viral skin care follower - and I haven't heard of Reedle Shot (I know, I am not a tik tok person) - anyways, I do love a new lippie! Yes, I have tried many of the new viral lip products and only to be very disappointed, and for me, especially disappointed with the OleHenriksen. I am a sucker for a new lip product, because I only wear mascara and lip gloss. Have a lovely day! 🌸💮🌸I do still use Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun and I have tried a handful of products from Cosrx.
@@AliceintheRabbitHole The consistency of it and the taste - I bought the original and strawberry sorbet. I have so many lippies, in every part of my house, bag, car - you name it - there is a lippie to be found. 💋
In defence of Reedle Shot, they dont use Hydrolyzed sponge or Spicules. VT's actually combine Centella Asiatica extract with refined silica, I'm afraid the ingredients in your sourse are incorrect. Regarding research about "needling" process, there are some studies that proof the efficiency of spicules itself as well as discribe how our skin react to this "procedure". Those needles just exfoliate within 48 or 72 hours, it doesn't penetrate that deep 😄however i'm totaly agree with you about reaction managment and cautions to people with high sensitivity. I think this is one of the biggest problem when the product become viral - not all people are in love with skincare and there is a high risk of using products that shouldn't be used.
Women need to stick together and boycott any cosmetics that are tested on innocent animals!!!!!! I buy ONLY cruelty free, BUT can I trust that it’s truly cruelty free?
Hello Alice, I hope you are okay, that you were able to fix the hole in the roof and that it wasn't so expensive. Moving on to the topic of snail slime, it is interesting that it has such restorative properties that the divided components on their own do not have the same, it is actually a question that I ask myself. A while ago I saw some dermatologists who read many studies on the subject and recommended it even after medical procedures. And about the reedle shot, the truth is I wouldn't buy it if there were strong studies that work exactly like microneedling, and maybe not even then and I'm not interested in the other products, because I prefer the traditional blush technique and tinted balms don't last , so I prefer to put a cream on at night. A big hug Alice 😘
Thank you! It’s still a work in progress (apparently this is going to be a big ordeal all from a small mouse!) but at least we are moving along AND the leak is dried out Yeah I totally agree, the synergistic effect is interesting. I look forward to the day that we understand it better!
Great video, I am seeing that microneedle product everywhere on youtube, and already was thinking how to buy it (I live in south America) an I am not sure if I know what it does!! What do you think about Good Genes? I bought the mini and love it but it is so expensive and I am not sure if I loved the experience (smell, texture and even a pretty bottle) or if it is really good. Thank you for this video.
Oooh. Ok I’ll share my experience: I do like good genes. A lot, actually! It worked great for me, without being overly irritating. That said, it’s expensive (and I can’t help being one of those people who doesn’t love supporting sketchy stuff: ie the reviews scandal). So I personally moved on. But to this day, I think an approach like the *idea* of good genes works for me. That is to say: NOT glycolic acid (good genes uses lactic acid instead) - or even other exfoliant options combined with soothing ingredients. Sometimes you gotta reverse engineer these skincare products to save some $$ 🤣😂
Thank you! It’s been an ordeal, but I’m still grateful we caught it before things got worse. Leaks are never fun, but the sooner the better on fixing them!
I've been loving the P.Calm sunscreen, my holy grail is the D'Alba waterfull essence gteat for my dry wkin but pricey, the some bi me is w good one too❤
@AliceintheRabbitHole yes snail on the sensitive areas of your face. Like when you use an acid. People will apply snail or a moisturizer before putting the acid on to act as a buffer. I use the RNW ceramide serum first and then apply Reedle shot or acid. I do love the barbie pink ordinary serum .
OK, I must know your shade in the TIRTIR cushion, Alice, because I usually wear the same shade as you in all the others I've seen you try. (Hello, Revlon Buff peeps.)
I think it varies depending on the type of cushion. So far, I can say I’m NOT 21N in pink (too cool toned). In the red cushion, 21 seems to work, oddly enough. In white, I’m the deepest shade (such a thought) - 23!
I bought the CosRx mucin, but only because I'd been curious for a long time - not because it was viral and popular (things that go viral automatically make me disinterested 😆)...I really like it! I do see a difference in my skin since using it, and I'm definitely not mad at the price! Alot of my skincare routine lately has been alot of pretty affordable products. It took years of trial and error and a ton of wasted money to realize expensive products isn't equivalent to being the best products. I've heard they extract the mucin humanely from the snails, I'm sure the snails would be confused by our bottled use of it 😆
I am loving the VT reedle serum. And I can use it with Tret (first week in)…but I just saw Dr. Dray’s video on this and it is alarming. As a researcher yourself, what do you make of her concerns? She doesn’t have proof, but do you see the same danger in specules years down the road? Dr. Dray tends to be very conservative and cautious in general, so I’m not ready to toss this product just yet because it does give me an instant overnight smoothness and pore refining. But do you think it’s possible to suffer any unintended consequences years down the road?
It’s honestly so hard to say 😕 I guess I would point out: research, as well as the lack thereof, has to be interpreted. For example, we don’t have nearly as much research on retinol as we do on tretinoin, but most enthusiasts and derms alike agree that retinol likely has great benefits for skin. We have to think the same way with ingredients that could be a concern. That ultimately leads to a conclusion that is an opinion (based on the lack of evidence and whatever contributes to our individual conclusions!)
Your thoughts on the Reedle Shot mirrored mine, exactly. If these sponges are so little, how is it possible to induce a controlled injury on the skin with them? And, I, too, thought of the St. Ives microtear scandal (wasn’t that disproven?). There’s no consistency!!!
Yeah, basically it was revealed to be a theory (which realistically, theory drives a lot of various skincare beliefs) There was a lawsuit against St. Ives for not disclosing that their product “could cause microtears”, but it was dismissed as there was no evidence to support the claim. The plaintiffs would have had to prove that it really did cause microtears, and they simply couldn’t.
Those scented/flavoured lip balms have never been my friend! I've felt so left out of the love for them lately. Ever since my teens they've ravaged my lips and left me with a dry mouth and a sore throat. Sigh. La Roche Posay and another French drugstore brand, Uriage, both make unscented tube balms I rely on. They're just not pink and fun...can't have everything....
I love Paula's choice peptide one. It's a little glossy and kinda blurs fine lines....and it's supposed to diminish them over time. That bit I'm not sure about, but it's fragrance free and gives your lips a lovely glow!
@chetnapatel-harivel7387 I like the suggestion of the PC lip balm! It’s actually very hard for me to think of fragrance-free lip balms so appreciate that you mention that ☺️
I don't have a super sensitive skin yet the ordinary soothing serum didn't agree with me. Aside from the greasy feel it leaves behind, I'd feel my skin heating up during the day and getting itchier by the hour. The discomfort was slightly increasing every time I use it. I even skipped it once to "take a break". It's supposed to be a shooting serum !!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Me neither. It's still a mystery for me. These are the kind of sensitivities patch testing can't detect. They show up after multiple usages.
So snail mucin is best applied to somewhat DAMP skin or DRYER skin? I'm assuming it's the first but i've seen so many say otherwise. I have the coxrx snail mucin (missing bottle cap just like all my other products that ha(d) caps.) I remember there being alot of people saying that they believed it was best to let skin dry before applying as first step (after optional toner-ence's? For whatever reason, it just doesn't seem to hydrate ME as well as using straight-HA as fist serum (when partially damp) and then layering the rest. Not gonna lie i'm kind of an inkey fanboy and I wonder if the fact the products pill or don't work well with the snail mucin is *scratches head* something to do with "silicones vs ____'s" someone was explaining how some products have silicone or are compatible with it and others are not and should not be used with silicone. I can take this to reddit if it's a pain in the tush to address, but if any of you can fill me in LMK!
Ok so what I’d say is: I think this boils down to personal preference. The principle here is: damp skin facilitates faster absorption. …that’s it lol. So this means you can get a bit of instant gratification from humectants: you might notice your skin instantly looks more plump/glassy! But the effect isn’t pronounced, it’s just faster The only time this does become a concern is with actives, as it can increase irritation (because the actives are hitting faster; think of having 3 shots all at once vs over a whole night - I think that’s my best analogy there lol) Hope that helps!
What did you think about the tirtir foundation after getting the mini? I noticed that you bought the red cushion which is different than the pink cushion (more dewy).
I think I do really like the red one! It seems to be much higher coverage, and definitely matte (though with personal preference, I do like that - regardless of my dry skin type). And it wears extremely well! Struggling with my thoughts on pink as it leans much more cool toned than I expected; I’ll try to see past it though!
I’m immunocompromised. I avoid anything viral!❤
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Omg. I just got diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and this is the first thing in relation that has made me laugh. Thank you! I definitely needed this.
Top tier comment! 🙌
I’m starting to think I am too with the amount of reactions I have. 🥲
Autoimmune here too. Thank you for the laugh, gotta have a good sense of humor about it. ❤😂
I absolutely love the Coserex snail mucin . I’m glad the price is lower and I can always have it into my skincare routine.
Has it gotten lower? It’s not time for me to repurchase, but the last bottle I bought when it initially went viral actually cost me five dollars more than normal. So if the price is back to normal or cheaper than that’s fantastic!!
I Can't live without it😂
It’s refreshing to see a deinfluencing video that’s actually giving criticisms and genuine opinions. There’s so many products that get pushed as ‘holy grails’ (especially on TikTok) or even touted as skin soothers that just don’t work for people with reactive skin.
Another very concerning tidbit is that the reedle shot company is encouraging people to use their mini-medieval torture cream (reedle shot) with a vitamin c concoction that you mix yourself to 'ensure freshness.' It is well known that vitamin C is not supposed to be used with microneedling since it can cause granulomas. I imagine that danger is even more prevalent with tiny barbs that stay impaled in the skin at all different depths and directions...it's just asking for it.
Oh dear I did not know this 😱
I'm actually using VT reedle shot now and I love it since it brought me clear-cut result. My skin texture definitely has been changed and it feels like helps my skin get healthier compare to other skin products. The stinging feeling doesn't bother me anymore😂
Thanks for sharing!
I’m sorry the VT Riddle shot didn’t work out for you. I absolutely love it! Seen results in texture and pore. Tip after applying the serum follow up with a calming sheet mask. Alice another great video! thank you! 😊
Thank you for sharing! It’s one of those situations where my sensitivities keep me from appreciating it, but it’s great to hear it’s going well for others! ☺️
It sounds dangerous tbh. What happens to the spiculas? What if they get in your eyes? What if they embed in your skin? I'll just wait and see what happens to those using a few years down the road
Alice, you are such a great skinfluencer. You’re creative and practical and I really really appreciate your videos!
Thank you so much!
thank you for talking about the ethics of snail mucin, lets be honest we cant ever farm animals in a factory farming system without cruelty, its inherently treating them like machines and they want to produce a profit from these animals and that becomes before the well being of the animals. they are never going to be treated well and thats just the reality.
I actually like the VT Reedle. I use the 300 on nights I don’t use tret. You definitely can feel it and it’s not exactly a comfortable sensation but I apply it in the evening after double cleansing and follow it with a peptide serum and moisturiser. My skin looks great the next morning. My skin doesn’t like the snail mucin no matter how much I try and force it to. Guess it just confirms different strokes for different folks 🤷🏻♀️
Yuuup, it’s so true! One thing I find myself thinking about a lot is: in the future, will we have a better understanding of *why* some things work for some people but not others? (If so, I’m jealous of the future but excited for them lol!)
I just tried the VT Reedle Shot on my inner elbow. The rash, bumps and pimples that erupted made me grateful I didn't just put it on my face!!!
I love Cosrx and their snail and Propolis products.
Thank you for all the hard work you put into every video, Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
I'm so glad I saw this video because I have the VT currently sitting in my Stylevana cart!! Soon to be leaving though!!
😱😱 i am SO glad to hear you patch tested!!
Yes, that reedle shot is a popular subject. I know dr dray did a video on spicules a year ago and she's doing an actual review on the reedle shot this coming week. The problem with a product like this is people will be too harsh in using it on their skin. Dr. Jenny Liu did a video on upcoming trends for this year and one of them was the hope that the FDA would be willing to approve more SPF filters (we'll see). But as always, beauty is individual.
I’m really looking forward to her review! And I’m hopeful for improved filters. It’s honestly so sad that our regulations force US brands to be this far behind in the times. And with sunscreens!! Arguably THE most important skincare step, and yet we have some of the worst sunscreens. It’s so unfortunate.
@madaboutskin released a short explaining that many more bans coming to the eu regarding retinol strengths, percentages of kojic acid and alpha Arbutin(to name some)… and uv filters are part of the conversation 🤔
The EU is very fond of bans. I mean they've banned jet fuel from beauty products which would seem like something that would be obvious as not being needed in beauty products. I always watch for someone like Lab Muffin to talk people down from the ceiling or toxicologist Mo Skin Lab.
Sad to hear that VT Reedle Shot was not working for you.😂😂 It's changed my skin texture to very smooth! They said the key difference is Cica reedle comparing other Spicule products.
Thank you for this. I’m constantly feeling FOMO from all of these viral products and it never ends!
Ok just finished- great video btw, as always! Wrt this lip balm/product trend, I've definitely noticed it! And before I went into this current no-buy phase, I was interested in the colored lip oils and balms because I'm all about the "no make-up" make-up look. Or more usually, simply no make-up lol. It's one reason I'm obsessed with skin care, because I can't stand basically everything about foundation, so my skin had better look as nice as it can. At most I will do a tinted sunscreen sometimes.
But anyway, a slight pop of lip color is something I like to do so I dont look entirely plain or washed-out. Speaking of viral- it's been funny to watch Clinique's Black Honey get so trendy, like it keeps getting "discovered" over and over again, but I've been a dedicated fan and user for...gosh, it feels like decades! But definitely for several years. And the original Benetint from Benefit has been my constant, my HG, for at least 25 years!
Oh but my favorite of the *newer* ones is probably the universal sheer deep plum shade of the Versed lip oils at Target. And it's like less than $10, IIRC
Haha I feel you, it’s been so intriguing to watch black honey and benetint go viral! Although they do fit the bill as being unique, so it makes perfect sense (relatedly, the way the milk jelly tints my lips reminds me a LOT of benetint, although benetint feels less drying)
Loved that last note about trying the minis!
If it's something new to you, it's never a bad option to try the mini first!
I've had situations where I made that same decision and ended up with something I gave away because it didn't work for me or I simply didn't like it.
Getting the mini and then buying full size if you like it is way better than being stuck with a full size of something you don't like/use. Thanks for that reminder haha
Thank you for the honest review of the Reedle Shot. I have a feeling it might be too irritating for my skin. I keep hearing its uncomfortable to use. I like my skincare to be a pleasant experience. Might have to give this one a pass.
thank you for being thorough and honest about VT Reddle, after watching ur video and Dr Dray,, i completely deinfluence by this product!
omg YES I'm so tired of influencers saying "you're throwing your money down the drain buying mini sizes" like no I'm not because 15 dollars will always be less than 25 no matter how you put it. Yeah yeah whatever, price per unit and all that, i get it, but if you only use the product once and never again because you didn't like it, then you just paid 25 bucks for one use, how's that for price per unit.
My mother is so bad about this especially with milk, which is probably really specific and a little weird, but when we buy milk, we don't use more than a half gallon before the expiration date but she buys the full gallon "because its cheaper"......no its not! (and its wasteful but that's a different topic) this concept applies EVERYWHERE
EXACTLY, $25 per use is very much not a better deal! I think minis serve such an important purpose in helping us limit waste AND shop more wisely
Hi Alice. I feel like I agree with you on viral skincare since I do enjoy the physical exfoliation with St Ives before my scaly patches appear and I have to step back using chemical exfoliation. I have yet to try out VT 100 micro needling serum but I am used to certain discomfort that doesn't cause after effects irritation. 😊
Snail mucin serum is an old favorite of mine but I prefer something less sticky and tacky from applying Corsx snail mucin serum...
I have moved on from the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen and now applying other Korean sunscreens that is more light weight moisturizing texture.
Yuuup, I’ve thought for years now that physical vs chemical exfoliation is just preference and skin type (and an additional factor of not scrubbing with waaaay too much force!) I hear I’m not “supposed” to like physical exfoliation, but every so often, a nice gentle option works so nicely!
Yayyy for the minis 😄😄🥳! I usually buy them a) when trying something new and I'm not sure if it's going to work out for me, b) it's cheaper to buy smaller size than bigger (€/ml).
I’ve been using the cosrx essence before it went viral. Like it’s essentially been my favorite product for…God…years now. I hate in a way that it went viral because it made it more expensive and I love K beauty because it works and it’s also a lot cheaper. Same with J beauty and a313 pomade from France.
But I’m 34 and this product does wonders for my skin and I’ve used expensive essences and it’s an essential skincare step for me personally 🤷🏻♀️
Chinese skincare update: I kept seeing 377 on brightening products and I had no idea what it was. I discovered that it’s a brightening agent that is supposed to be 10x stronger than arbutin and works faster too. I can’t seem to find any products with 377 in the U.S. So far, I’ve only seen this ingredient in Chinese and Japanese skincare. For Japanese skincare, it seems to be mostly in pricier skincare products. I’m sooo excited to try it because I haven’t had much luck with other ingredients.
👀 have you found any brands that you’d recommend? Especially for skincare as that is so rarely discussed (meanwhile I think I know my fav C-beauty makeup brands: Joocyee and Judydoll!!)
Thanks for sharing!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole It’s kind of hard to tell because on Xiao Hong Shu, they seem to prefer western and Japanese brands (although some products don’t even exist in the western market) mostly for status. Like La Mer shows up a lot and I die. I have tried John & Jeff and really like them so far. They’re simple and effective, reminds me of The Ordinary but more elegant I guess? I like their body lotions (12% urea and other with 6% lactic acid I think but it doesn’t smell like AmLactin) but haven’t had a chance to try facial skincare.
I’m going to try stuff from Ruyi, more John & Jeff, Fulqun, Simpcare (I can’t with the English name hahaha), Home Facial Pro, You & Pure (specializes only in sulfur acne care) and maybe Skino? HFP seem to be known for their signature essence toner. Fulqun is known for anti-acne but I think their most popular product is not going to be good for your dry skin. It apparently has a tightening effect.
try Indeed Labs pepta bright even tone cream it has 377
@@just-another-viewer123 Thank you! I will consider it once I try a bunch from Chinese brands. I wonder why 377 isn’t part of the advertisement.
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Unsure if my previous reply posted but I basically said John & Jeff body products (12% urea cream and 6% lactic acid lotion that doesn’t smell bad like Amlactin) are nice. The brand itself reminds me of The Ordinary but maybe more elegant? I don’t test a lot of body products so my judgment but be iffy. I just know it works on my very dry KP legs. I’m prone to a built up of crusty skin if I don’t exfoliate all the tiiiime, but using both products twice was enough to get rid of them. Don’t really need additional upkeeping.
I haven’t tried facial products yet but I’m collecting mostly anti-acne and brightening products from Ruyi, John & Jeff, You & Pure (really interested because they only do sulfur-based anti-acne products), Skyn Future, Simpcare, FulQun, and maybe Home Facial Pro and Skino.
Your honest video are very realistic and are more targeted it for what viewers needs and Alice I really do appreciate that we need to be reminded ourselves and what products that our skin actually need to be healthy
Torriden and Skin1004 have sample sets and both have been a great way to try the products!
Yes!! Great suggestion! I think I’ve even seen those brands do cute little bags in the kits ☺️
You are great and so honest! I never bought any snail products because I just can not get over the thought having snail slime on my face. I also seen another video about that VT Riddle wich didn’t work out for her either. I don’t think I ever bought anything viral other than the sunscreen. I do love korean sunscreen and have way to many of them. I never had any bad reactions or any weird white cast. Any way … keep it up Alice. Great videos !
I absolutely liked the reedle shot. Actually in my country we use sponge powder a lot - pure powder with some water. It has excellent anti inflammatory and brightening properties.
Thanks for sharing ☺️
I love the snail mucin cream. Have been using it since 2017. Never tried this version of the product
Truly no judgement to anyone using snail mucin, I have for years. I am switching to the ordinary multi peptides + copper peptides instead in my routine. Even if it’s not exactly the same it’s fine. I just feel like snail is no longer essential to my personal routine.
I feel like it simply comes down to: it’s a great product, but there are many other great products! the real trick seems to be: figuring out what works for each of us, individually ☺️
I know I don't need all the balms. I want all the balms.👀❌️⭕️
🤣😂 I am right there with you!!
your video came at the right time, I was about to buy another colour lip balm! if summer fridays lip balm works well for me, maybe the ole one will work better. also yes im going to get sample sizes to try going forward before committing the full size.
Happy to help ☺️
I didn't react to anything except the Clarin's products. Thirty years later my twenty year old daughter who went to college sent me a photo of her face reaction to Clarin's. So proved my daughter has my genes.
I use the vt reedle 100 with a bunch of serums and moisturizer and the boj retinal every night but it didnt irritate my skin. I love it. Oh and this product is popular here in Japan
I'm BEGGING brands to put spf into these lip balms😭
It seems so hard for them to get it right. Most spf lip balms taste bad or else have spf of…idk, 5. So frustrating!!
Same! This needs to be a HUGE thing. All these peptides and whatnot aren’t going to do squat if we don’t protect our lips - same as (or even more important than) regular skin!
My lips are super sensitive and cannot handle fragrance or chemical sunscreen or certain artificial colors.
My favorites are Brush On Block lip oils (my lips can handle a little orange over peppermint any day) and especially the Dermatone mineral lip balm spf 30 (official sponsor of US Ski Team - they ought to know about burnt, chapped lips). Holy grails! after a bajillion fails
I used to have extremely dry cracked lips. I've tried all of the lip balms and the only thing to ever work is a hyaluronic acid serum (currently The Ordinary's) topped with Aquaphor. Super cheap up front and will last way longer than any other lip balm.
That’s such a great system
Geek and gorgeous stress less serum has completely changed my skin for the better. My breakouts are almost non-existent. Have you tried it? Mucin from stressed snails is all but useless. Snails secrete it all the time just moving around. There's no need to stress them to extract the mucin. From what I've researched most companies do not stress the snails out to get it.
Yes!! That’s such a great product. It gets a little goopy towards the end of the bottle, but works just as well through the whole usage. I love that brand!
I love lip basting. Credits to the Pillowtalk Derm.
I tried newer spfs but in the end my skin just loves BoJ spf 😅 I'm not a BoJ fan (the only other product I liked from them is the Retinal serum) but the sun cream is a real jewel that is surviving even against newer products for me
Absolutely fantastic video Alice!!! You made some excellent points which have REALLY got me thinking!
Also, your complexion is just flawless!! BTW what concealer do you use?? Do you use concealer?? Xx
Thank you! It’s the tirtir red cushion and the Joah concealer ☺️
@AliceintheRabbitHole I'm too scared to try the cushion. I'm too worried about the shade. I've got medium skin tone (kinda olive-ish)....im Indian. So I'm pretty sure it'll be pasty!
Not heard of the concealer. I'll look into it and see if it's available in London, 🇬🇧
Great video ! Can’t resist viral products !
Love snail mucin. I've noticed that recently beauty influencers try to discredit everything to draw attention...not even hialuronic acid has been spared from critical reviews and I've heard also that niacinamide is the next target😮
By the way;if you're not sure how snail mucin is made in Korea...how can you be sure if SPF creams are actually legit? Yep, you don't live in Kore!
I do need snail mucin, I see tremendous difference in my skin when I use it. I'll stick to it (not so sure about Korean spf, though)
Thank you for sharing your experience 😊
And yes I very much agree. Skinfluencers need to stop making SPF claims. We cannot confirm the SPF on the packaging; that requires rigorous lab testing!
What is that burn book thing in your background? I’ve always wondered. 🤔 Love your videos so much!! ❤️
It’s a brush case/bag from the (very old lol) Mean Girls spectrum collection! …Although I hear the new movie isn’t great, maybe I should take it down 🤣😂
Loved this video! 💗
When I realized I bought the mini of the BoJ sunscreen I was upset. Then it arrived and I don't like how it looks or wears on my skin. So glad I got the mini! I didn't even know that Numbuzin 1 was an updated version of those main ingredients, but I found it not long after and it is now my favorite sunscreen.
Glad to hear that worked out! Yup the numbuzin actually makes the BoJ sunscreen feel slow to apply (which is saying something!)
I received my bottle of VT Reedle 100 today. I was so excited to try. I did and followed it with my usual serums and a sheet mask. My face is now hot and as red as a tomato 🍅. I feel like I have a sunburn and hope it goes away overnight. 😑
I’ve been reducing my products because of redundancy. My daughter got the snail mucin and loves it - but she doesn’t use all of the products I use.
I’ve gotten more Beauty of Joseon products lately and am rotating them in as I run out of others.
But I’m avoiding viral products if I see that my current routine covers that area.
You're so right! I was so bummed when I realized I was allergic to round lab brich juice sunscreen 😢my eyes where almost swollen shut!
The problem is that influencers rave about a product and say you need it, then turn around and say you don't need it anymore. I've even seen it make a complete circle, where an influencer then decides you should use it again. Whenever a product becomes too popular, someone will always want to knock it off it's throne. I want to use products for awhile on a regular basis in order to see long lasting results. But there's this constant pressure to try something new and "better" and the cycle never ends.
I prefer to watch channels that don’t tell me what to do, but instead share their own experiences. After all, skincare is SO personal, that I think copying anyone else’s routine just isn’t the best way to make our OWN perfect routine!
I am one of those who is allergic to snail mucin, and I found this out the hard way.
So sorry to hear 😞
You’re so pretty!💕
Re: lip balm, if you have a Trader Joe's near you, they have a lip mask that gives laniege vibes, same feel for a fraction of the price. Vanilla was $5 for .7 oz jar, or smaller strawberry and chocolate 2 pack for about $7. Or if you prefer a squeezy tube, pantenolips was maybe $3 on iherb, haven't checked kbeauty retailers. Kopari is awesome, I wasn't aware til I bought it, VERY heavy on coconut oil. I love it, but if you're sensitive be aware.
Oh whoa thanks for sharing!
"Oh thats not-" LMAO! Honestly i'm not sold on snail mucin totally. I think the thick humectant texture may dry out my skin? i really dont know but i tend to feel dehydrated when using it. The vegreen product however- holy grail. Panthenol stans rise up! I also experienced a lot of dehydration from the reedle shot product. Next day skin looks good and smooth, but i fear the irritation can lead to inflammatory acne for some, including me! I do like the pestlo mask on occasion! i feel comfortable skipping it often though because of adapalene and my other acne-focused gentle exfoliants and anti-bacterial ingredients! hope your ceiling is doing okay lol
There's also the mixsoon bean essence which is supposed to be similar.
Am here, panthenol stan checking in 🙋♀️
Ok I really thought it was just me who not only found the reedle uncomfortable, but I did feel more dry. Very hard for me to use (although with how unique everyone’s experience is - I still believe those who love it. Seems it’s a product that might be a lot more divided in results though!!)
The poor ceiling is resting between its surgeries. It’s really had a tough week lol
Interesting thoughts on the mucin. My top layer is usually soft & smooth, but I get very dehydrated if I use the wrong balance of humectants & emollient occlusives. I’ve been considering the mucin but I have had aloe Vera gel dry me out in the same way. Too much evaporation I think (?). I’ll stick with my system for now:, squalane, glycerin, panthenol, etc work great and my routine works pretty well to keep my face from collapsing from dryness mid-day like it used to!
@@montananerd8244 I agree! I’ve tended to love humectant gel creams under my thicker moisturizer (holy grail is the Vaseline advanced repair body cream-my guilty pleasure on my face!) like the Hada labo perfect gel with urea and the Kaine aqua cream with panthenol and Ectoin! Keeps everything locked in!!
I absolute love the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen, but I also love the other 2 Korean sunscreens that I’ve tried. So I get whatever is easiest to get/cheapest at the time.
I will try the reedle shot after its used more. I just worry if a spicule doesn't break down and gets invested in the skin. A micro needle won't get imbedded.
Mmhmm, you’re thinking along the same lines as I am. It’s such a neat idea, but I can’t help having a few concerns!
Omg this shade of pink os soo ur color alice!!!
Thank you!
So many good conversations packed into one video! The bonus one, though really spoke to me. I'm someone who's always looking at the price per ounce (or ml) and then I get burned buying a full size of something I'll never use, instead of choosing the mini. At least I have friends to pass products along to, but my wallet needs me to show some discipline 🤣
You feel me!! I have the angel/devil on my shoulders in those debates: “the full price is a better value” vs “but if you don’t like it, you spent more money on a product you won’t use!!”
It would be so helpful if our computers delivered little samples through the screen, wouldn’t it? (Ok now I’m just dreaming…🤣)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole nothing wrong with dreaming....that would be amazing!!
That reedle shot is going nowhere near my extra sensitive skin! I’m a ceramide and panthenol gal
Likewise!
👋I highly recommend watching Dr Drays video on the VT Reedle shot.
Thanks for another great video!
I bought the cosrx snail essence stuff. Totally OVERRATED and I couldn't stand the texture. It was nothing special.
I have a sensitive, rosacea skin. I decided to try the Reedle Shot anyway, and I’m glad I did !! My skin has never been smoother and softer…. I use it with copper peptides and tretinoin, no issues so far. But it hasn’t been very long, so I may eat my words in a week, or two, who knows 🤣 Love ya Alice ❤
Let me know how it goes longterm for you!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole will do ! I’m wondering myself 😁
@@AliceintheRabbitHoleI just watched DrDray’s video on it, and now I’m scared to continue, lol
The reedle shot seems to be a product people either hate or love. I hate it, irritated the heck out of my skin and I microneedle semi regularly. Sister loved it but she’s always been a little more resilient than I.
Mmhmm that’s what I think is going on too. I wouldn’t have bought the reedle shot as it sounded intense for my skin type - lo and behold, I accurately guessed it would be!
The numbuzin sunscreen is incrediby good.
YUP. I never imagined we would hit a point where sunscreen application can be that..easy!? Fast?? Elegant??
@AliceintheRabbitHole My face welcomes it. I look forward to wearing it - like it's a treat. LOL! So easy, so fast, so elegant.
This is an odd compliment I know lol.. but your eyelashes look so pretty in this video! I zoomed in trying to figure out if you had on fake eyelashes even. What mascara did you use?!
Oh yay thank you!! It’s Flortte’s individual false lashes. They looked like the Kiss Falscara so I tried wearing them the same way (placed under the lash). It’s shockingly comfortable and I actually think I prefer these to the western versions as they are a better size!
Sorry not individual, cluster lashes*
@@AliceintheRabbitHole so pretty and they really look natural. I will have to try that trick!
I enjoy a physical exfoliant but no pain. Sensitive skin here.❌️⭕️
The only lip balm I use is Aquaphor. Cheap and it’s almost 2 oz
I haven't convinced myself to try the vt needle thing. I just medical micro needle tonight. And throw in peptides. As far as lip stuff. I love summer Fridays. They last an eternity and I have lawless and laniege then I lip baste with illyoon ATO cream on top.
I paid no attention to lip care until I got a dark patch on my lips that I can't get rid of (due to perpetually dry, cracked lips). If I could, I'd buy lots of lip balms to sprinkle around the house especially the Dior lip glow.
Oh no so sorry to hear! I saw a suggestion here to layer a hydrating serum under an occlusive lip balm, and tbh that sounds brilliant to me (could use a lip serum if you’re worried about eating it lol, but the commenter uses TO hyaluronic acid serum)
I don't need all the lip balms. I just need Bite Beauty to go back in time and un-ruin themselves and their lip balm. Is that so much to ask? 😸
So people might not be aware…but sea sponges are animals too. Not sure if the brands are making statements about how they treat/harvest the sea sponges they’re using…my assumption is they have to kill them to get the spicules.
…wow. That’s a very good point.
I don't usually buy viral products, in fact it has the opposite affect on me. That milk jelly blush reminds me of the Tarte cheeky stains, I have the one in flush, it doesn't wobble but it's a transperant stain and is beautiful. They have poppy and exposed as well. More product also. I've never bought snail products, as I feel bad for the conditions of the snails. I try to buy cruelty free as much as possible. That reedle shot serum doesn't appeal to me at all, why are we trying to get products as deep as possible into our skin? I just don't like the idea of what it's doing. I love lip products though ,I have for years, but the balms, butters and masks type, not lipsticks . I have the original Ole Henriksen one, which I think is citrusy? Orange flavor? . The laneige lip glowy balm and the Torriden cerinide lip essence (not scented or flavored) I absolutely love it. But I counted next to my bed and I have 11 different lip sleep masks or treatments, including 2 of the grande pout, one in the pot and the other in a click stick serum type. I get out of control and buy back ups as well. I really don't know why I'm like this. Half the time I can't stand the feeling of product on my lips. 😕 so I mainly use at night. I think the Ole is the only sticky one, but I like it . And if I had to get rid of everything except a few, I'd keep the grande and Torriden. But I have ordered the tocobo lip mask.. So I'm not doing myself any favors. But my lips are in very good condition and haven't been dry or flaky through any of the seasons for quite some time. So at least one of them must be working.. But which one.. 💄😵💫 Ps. I heard the hanalai lip mask is the same as the old version of the bite beauty agave lip mask,.if anyone was missing the original. (sorry for the long message) 😄💚
Oh my gosh thank you SO much for mentioning the Hanalei!! Yes, that’s the one - I tried that ages ago and I do agree, but it’s kind of an obscure brand and I had completely forgotten the name. Making a note of that now, ty!
Torriden and Grandepout balance each other it so nicely. The torriden feels more hydrating/emollient to me, and the grandepout more emollient/occlusive (and I swear I do believe those plumping ingredients do *something* over time - very impressed with it!)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I agree with you on the Torriden and grande. The grande serum is very nice too, comes in some nice shades, but I just have the clear. It feels like it wraps onto the lips and stays on., but the pot version is the one that helps plump, I definitely agree with you about that. I think I'm going to grab the Hanalai one now also . 😊
Hi Alice, the Numbuzin sunscreen is superb in many ways, but there is one major problem which made me decide to stop repurchasing it. The design of the top is the problem. The top breaks easily. I have bought 5 bottles and 2 tops broke. I was really upset and did not want to waste the sunscreen inside, but I had no choice but to dispose of the 2 bottles. Since then, I have been using the BOJ one and Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen. Both are cool, whereas the BOJ one is more expensive.
As for the snail mucin, I love the texture and the hydration, but I am not sure if it makes a significant difference to my skin. I guess I will keep buying it, but is it a must? No maybe.
im sorry but worrying about how snail mucin is being made is ridiculous
What is the brand of the cushion foundation you mentioned at the end?? That packaging is so pretty 😍
Tirtir! They have quite a few cushions and I’m still trying to figure out how they compare for me, but the red one is the most popular (and what I’m wearing in this video) ☺️
Hello Alice 😄 I don't consider myself a viral skin care follower - and I haven't heard of Reedle Shot (I know, I am not a tik tok person) - anyways, I do love a new lippie! Yes, I have tried many of the new viral lip products and only to be very disappointed, and for me, especially disappointed with the OleHenriksen. I am a sucker for a new lip product, because I only wear mascara and lip gloss. Have a lovely day! 🌸💮🌸I do still use Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun and I have tried a handful of products from Cosrx.
Aww sorry to hear the OH didn’t work out for you! Reaction or the general stickiness of it? (I like it but I do find it sticky!)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole The consistency of it and the taste - I bought the original and strawberry sorbet. I have so many lippies, in every part of my house, bag, car - you name it - there is a lippie to be found. 💋
In defence of Reedle Shot, they dont use Hydrolyzed sponge or Spicules. VT's actually combine Centella Asiatica extract with refined silica, I'm afraid the ingredients in your sourse are incorrect. Regarding research about "needling" process, there are some studies that proof the efficiency of spicules itself as well as discribe how our skin react to this "procedure". Those needles just exfoliate within 48 or 72 hours, it doesn't penetrate that deep 😄however i'm totaly agree with you about reaction managment and cautions to people with high sensitivity. I think this is one of the biggest problem when the product become viral - not all people are in love with skincare and there is a high risk of using products that shouldn't be used.
Thanks for sharing! I’m still seeing hydrolyzed sponge in all the listed ingredients on my end. Do you think it’s a reformulation?
Women need to stick together and boycott any cosmetics that are tested on innocent animals!!!!!! I buy ONLY cruelty free, BUT can I trust that it’s truly cruelty free?
I'm just leaving the snails alone. 🐌☀️💛💛
Snail made me break out 😢
Hello Alice, I hope you are okay, that you were able to fix the hole in the roof and that it wasn't so expensive. Moving on to the topic of snail slime, it is interesting that it has such restorative properties that the divided components on their own do not have the same, it is actually a question that I ask myself. A while ago I saw some dermatologists who read many studies on the subject and recommended it even after medical procedures. And about the reedle shot, the truth is I wouldn't buy it if there were strong studies that work exactly like microneedling, and maybe not even then and I'm not interested in the other products, because I prefer the traditional blush technique and tinted balms don't last , so I prefer to put a cream on at night. A big hug Alice 😘
Thank you! It’s still a work in progress (apparently this is going to be a big ordeal all from a small mouse!) but at least we are moving along AND the leak is dried out
Yeah I totally agree, the synergistic effect is interesting. I look forward to the day that we understand it better!
Great video, I am seeing that microneedle product everywhere on youtube, and already was thinking how to buy it (I live in south America) an I am not sure if I know what it does!! What do you think about Good Genes? I bought the mini and love it but it is so expensive and I am not sure if I loved the experience (smell, texture and even a pretty bottle) or if it is really good. Thank you for this video.
Oooh. Ok I’ll share my experience:
I do like good genes. A lot, actually! It worked great for me, without being overly irritating. That said, it’s expensive (and I can’t help being one of those people who doesn’t love supporting sketchy stuff: ie the reviews scandal). So I personally moved on. But to this day, I think an approach like the *idea* of good genes works for me. That is to say: NOT glycolic acid (good genes uses lactic acid instead) - or even other exfoliant options combined with soothing ingredients.
Sometimes you gotta reverse engineer these skincare products to save some $$ 🤣😂
The vocal fry is almost intolerable
Hi Alice. I have been thinking about your house. We had a leak and I was very stressed. Hope everything is getting better. ❌️⭕️
Thank you! It’s been an ordeal, but I’m still grateful we caught it before things got worse. Leaks are never fun, but the sooner the better on fixing them!
Can u please list the alternatives like the snail mucin alternative please
I've been loving the P.Calm sunscreen, my holy grail is the D'Alba waterfull essence gteat for my dry wkin but pricey, the some bi me is w good one too❤
I use the snail mucin along with the Reedle shot. I use it as a barrier for my sensitive skin.
Oh interesting, so snail followed by the reedle or the other way around? I can see that being a good combo
@AliceintheRabbitHole yes snail on the sensitive areas of your face. Like when you use an acid. People will apply snail or a moisturizer before putting the acid on to act as a buffer. I use the RNW ceramide serum first and then apply Reedle shot or acid. I do love the barbie pink ordinary serum .
What are you wearing on your lips? Please do tell.
It’s CT pillow talk lip liner + farmacy vanilla honey balm
OK, I must know your shade in the TIRTIR cushion, Alice, because I usually wear the same shade as you in all the others I've seen you try. (Hello, Revlon Buff peeps.)
I think it varies depending on the type of cushion. So far, I can say I’m NOT 21N in pink (too cool toned). In the red cushion, 21 seems to work, oddly enough. In white, I’m the deepest shade (such a thought) - 23!
Thanks a million, @@AliceintheRabbitHole ! I adore Asian foundations, because I'm basically a pasty alien. Green people, FTW.
I bought the CosRx mucin, but only because I'd been curious for a long time - not because it was viral and popular (things that go viral automatically make me disinterested 😆)...I really like it! I do see a difference in my skin since using it, and I'm definitely not mad at the price!
Alot of my skincare routine lately has been alot of pretty affordable products. It took years of trial and error and a ton of wasted money to realize expensive products isn't equivalent to being the best products.
I've heard they extract the mucin humanely from the snails, I'm sure the snails would be confused by our bottled use of it 😆
You look great❤
Thank you ☺️
Im not understanding the Riddlle, do the spikey needles stay in your skin or do they fall out?
I’m honestly not sure. I’ve read from others that they come off when you wash your skin? Will update if I can get a better answer!
I am loving the VT reedle serum. And I can use it with Tret (first week in)…but I just saw Dr. Dray’s video on this and it is alarming. As a researcher yourself, what do you make of her concerns? She doesn’t have proof, but do you see the same danger in specules years down the road? Dr. Dray tends to be very conservative and cautious in general, so I’m not ready to toss this product just yet because it does give me an instant overnight smoothness and pore refining. But do you think it’s possible to suffer any unintended consequences years down the road?
It’s honestly so hard to say 😕
I guess I would point out: research, as well as the lack thereof, has to be interpreted. For example, we don’t have nearly as much research on retinol as we do on tretinoin, but most enthusiasts and derms alike agree that retinol likely has great benefits for skin. We have to think the same way with ingredients that could be a concern. That ultimately leads to a conclusion that is an opinion (based on the lack of evidence and whatever contributes to our individual conclusions!)
Your thoughts on the Reedle Shot mirrored mine, exactly. If these sponges are so little, how is it possible to induce a controlled injury on the skin with them? And, I, too, thought of the St. Ives microtear scandal (wasn’t that disproven?). There’s no consistency!!!
Yeah, basically it was revealed to be a theory (which realistically, theory drives a lot of various skincare beliefs)
There was a lawsuit against St. Ives for not disclosing that their product “could cause microtears”, but it was dismissed as there was no evidence to support the claim. The plaintiffs would have had to prove that it really did cause microtears, and they simply couldn’t.
What was the dupe for the Beauty of J sunscreen. Thanks. X
Only one product helps my dry acne prone skin is abib rebalancing toner underrated products but I love it
I feel like Abib is underrated!
Those scented/flavoured lip balms have never been my friend! I've felt so left out of the love for them lately. Ever since my teens they've ravaged my lips and left me with a dry mouth and a sore throat. Sigh. La Roche Posay and another French drugstore brand, Uriage, both make unscented
tube balms I rely on. They're just not pink and fun...can't have everything....
I love Paula's choice peptide one. It's a little glossy and kinda blurs fine lines....and it's supposed to diminish them over time. That bit I'm not sure about, but it's fragrance free and gives your lips a lovely glow!
@shannonmaunder7904 Aww so sorry to hear! Allergies/irritation is such a frustrating thing to deal with 😞
@chetnapatel-harivel7387 I like the suggestion of the PC lip balm! It’s actually very hard for me to think of fragrance-free lip balms so appreciate that you mention that ☺️
@@AliceintheRabbitHole my pleasure!! I'm a bit of a lip balm freak....unfortunately....
I don't have a super sensitive skin yet the ordinary soothing serum didn't agree with me. Aside from the greasy feel it leaves behind, I'd feel my skin heating up during the day and getting itchier by the hour. The discomfort was slightly increasing every time I use it. I even skipped it once to "take a break". It's supposed to be a shooting serum !!
Itchy is a classic sign of allergy 👀
But yep exact same for me. I’m lost as far as what ingredient/ingredients I could be reacting to!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Me neither. It's still a mystery for me. These are the kind of sensitivities patch testing can't detect. They show up after multiple usages.
More on the Pestlo product. Sounds quite interesting
Definitely!
So snail mucin is best applied to somewhat DAMP skin or DRYER skin? I'm assuming it's the first but i've seen so many say otherwise. I have the coxrx snail mucin (missing bottle cap just like all my other products that ha(d) caps.) I remember there being alot of people saying that they believed it was best to let skin dry before applying as first step (after optional toner-ence's? For whatever reason, it just doesn't seem to hydrate ME as well as using straight-HA as fist serum (when partially damp) and then layering the rest. Not gonna lie i'm kind of an inkey fanboy and I wonder if the fact the products pill or don't work well with the snail mucin is *scratches head* something to do with "silicones vs ____'s" someone was explaining how some products have silicone or are compatible with it and others are not and should not be used with silicone. I can take this to reddit if it's a pain in the tush to address, but if any of you can fill me in LMK!
Ok so what I’d say is: I think this boils down to personal preference. The principle here is: damp skin facilitates faster absorption. …that’s it lol. So this means you can get a bit of instant gratification from humectants: you might notice your skin instantly looks more plump/glassy! But the effect isn’t pronounced, it’s just faster
The only time this does become a concern is with actives, as it can increase irritation (because the actives are hitting faster; think of having 3 shots all at once vs over a whole night - I think that’s my best analogy there lol)
Hope that helps!
Can you make a video about the cushions you've tried?
I’ve been considering doing that!
What did you think about the tirtir foundation after getting the mini? I noticed that you bought the red cushion which is different than the pink cushion (more dewy).
I think I do really like the red one! It seems to be much higher coverage, and definitely matte (though with personal preference, I do like that - regardless of my dry skin type). And it wears extremely well! Struggling with my thoughts on pink as it leans much more cool toned than I expected; I’ll try to see past it though!
The BOJ sunscreen is like 4$ on stylevana for me so I just use it as a hand sunscreen so I don’t use up my face creams on my hands lol
It does make a nice hand sunscreen!