{"ok":true,"data":{"product":{"brand":"VT Cosmetics","name":"Reedle Shot","slug":"vt-cosmetics-reedle-shot","product_url":"/products/vt-cosmetics-reedle-shot","brand_url":"/brands/vt-cosmetics","subcategory":"serum","formulation":"serum","finish":null,"price_tier":"mid_range","grailpeople_rating":3.9,"rating_count":10,"enriched_price":"$24.77–$27.65","enriched_price_usd":24.77,"retailers":["Amazon","Ulta","StyleKorean","Soko Glam","iHerb","Nordstrom"],"key_ingredients":["Centella Asiatica Extract","Hyaluronic Acid","Niacinamide","Glycerin","Adenosine","Propolis Extract","Madecassoside","Asiaticoside","Sodium Hyaluronate","Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil"],"claims":["improves skin texture","enhances skin barrier protection","noncomedogenic","hydrating","moisturizing"],"consensus_summary":"VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot uses microspicules to create a tingling sensation that several creators say boosts absorption of other products and improves texture, pore appearance, and skin smoothness. The 100 level is recommended as a safe starting point, while the 300 offers a stronger feel and the 700 is best as a weekly spot treatment for sensitive or red areas. However, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu reports stinging and redness on her skin, and cautions that those with sensitive or damaged barriers should patch test first.","gtin":null,"shades":["100","700","300"]},"signal":{"total_mentions":20,"holy_grail_count":1,"loves_it_count":1,"worth_trying_count":6,"mentions_count":10,"mixed_count":0,"not_recommended_count":2,"unsponsored_count":20,"sponsored_count":0},"caveats":{"mixed_evidence":false,"single_creator":false,"no_price_data":false,"has_negative":true,"negative_note":"2 creators did not recommend this product."},"tags":{"claims":[],"attributes":[{"tag":"fast_absorbing","label":"Fast-absorbing","group":"attribute","polarity":"positive","mention_count":4,"product_count":2,"source_type":"creator_quote","sample_quote":"They definitely helped like open up my pores for other skincare products that I apply after these it helps the products to better absorb into your skin which makes you feel like your skin is more hydrated and more nourished.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"doctorly","creator_name":"Doctorly","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@doctorly","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh3FJauG1jg","video_title":"Best K-Beauty Products from Favorite Brands | Dermatologist Picks","video_date":"2026-07-02"},{"creator_handle":"bykristinastudio","creator_name":"By Kristina Studio","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@bykristinastudio","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-c0TtVCmfY","video_title":"Everything I emptied the last three months","video_date":"2026-05-01"},{"creator_handle":"makeupbycheryl","creator_name":"MakeupByCheryl","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@makeupbycheryl","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z9cQtEIaZw","video_title":"Best Korean skincare products in 2025","video_date":"2025-05-22"},{"creator_handle":"krystallee","creator_name":"krystallee","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@krystallee","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjw0cZdO5t8","video_title":"Must get Kbeauty products at Daiso Korea","video_date":"2024-10-28"}]},{"tag":"soothing","label":"Soothing","group":"attribute","polarity":"positive","mention_count":3,"product_count":2,"source_type":"creator_quote","sample_quote":"I've personally found it very soothing even while using it daily.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"lisaeldridge","creator_name":"Lisa Eldridge","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@lisaeldridge","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXbuEYG06rM","video_title":"Korean skincare viral products deep dive","video_date":"2026-05-14"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o","video_title":"Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots","video_date":"2025-10-07"},{"creator_handle":"labmuffinbeautyscience","creator_name":"Lab Muffin Beauty Science","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOkWPJ8nL4A","video_title":"Viral Korean skincare products worth the hype","video_date":"2025-06-04"}]},{"tag":"creamy","label":"Creamy","group":"attribute","polarity":"positive","mention_count":3,"product_count":2,"source_type":"creator_quote","sample_quote":"I found that this is making my pores look a bit smaller it's really smoothing my skin out and giving me closer to that sort of glass skin look.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"bykristinastudio","creator_name":"By Kristina Studio","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@bykristinastudio","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWf7pjSbFgo","video_title":"14 K-beauty products to try at Ulta & Sephora","video_date":"2025-08-15"},{"creator_handle":"labmuffinbeautyscience","creator_name":"Lab Muffin Beauty Science","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOkWPJ8nL4A","video_title":"Viral Korean skincare products worth the hype","video_date":"2025-06-04"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8","video_title":"7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture","video_date":"2025-03-07"}]},{"tag":"exfoliating","label":"Exfoliating","group":"attribute","polarity":"positive","mention_count":3,"product_count":2,"source_type":"creator_quote","sample_quote":"The 300 I like to use when I'm like more specifically textured or feeling a little bit more rough and dull.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"bykristinastudio","creator_name":"By Kristina Studio","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@bykristinastudio","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlKS9myoCfo","video_title":"Beauty empties 2026: skincare, makeup, haircare & bodycare","video_date":"2026-01-29"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDAca6JDCKg","video_title":"Top Amazon Korean Skincare Actually Worth Buying","video_date":"2025-07-08"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8","video_title":"7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture","video_date":"2025-03-07"}]},{"tag":"easy_to_use","label":"Easy to use","group":"attribute","polarity":"positive","mention_count":2,"product_count":1,"source_type":"creator_quote","sample_quote":"I typically, to be honest, use more of the 100 because it's just flexible and you can use it with anything.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDAca6JDCKg","video_title":"Top Amazon Korean Skincare Actually Worth Buying","video_date":"2025-07-08"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJonTlZCHMg","video_title":"Top k-beauty skincare of 2024","video_date":"2024-12-19"}]},{"tag":"hydrating","label":"Hydrating","group":"attribute","polarity":"positive","mention_count":2,"product_count":2,"source_type":"creator_quote","sample_quote":"These hydrate with Santella Aciatica extract and hyaluronic acid. So, there's no irritation.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"bykristinastudio","creator_name":"By Kristina Studio","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@bykristinastudio","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWf7pjSbFgo","video_title":"14 K-beauty products to try at Ulta & Sephora","video_date":"2025-08-15"},{"creator_handle":"krystallee","creator_name":"krystallee","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@krystallee","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjw0cZdO5t8","video_title":"Must get Kbeauty products at Daiso Korea","video_date":"2024-10-28"}]},{"tag":"nourishing","label":"Nourishing","group":"attribute","polarity":"positive","mention_count":2,"product_count":2,"source_type":"llm_tagger","sample_quote":"Ever since I started using this I feel like the texture of my skin is way better. It's way softer.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"bykristinastudio","creator_name":"By Kristina Studio","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@bykristinastudio","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-c0TtVCmfY","video_title":"Everything I emptied the last three months","video_date":"2026-05-01"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8","video_title":"7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture","video_date":"2025-03-07"}]}],"good_for":[{"tag":"hyperpigmentation","label":"Hyperpigmentation","group":"concern","polarity":"positive","mention_count":3,"product_count":3,"source_type":"llm_tagger","sample_quote":"The Reedle really helps with minimizing pores, texture, and improving your skin tone.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o","video_title":"Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots","video_date":"2025-10-07"}]},{"tag":"dullness","label":"Dullness","group":"concern","polarity":"positive","mention_count":2,"product_count":2,"source_type":"creator_quote","sample_quote":"Like if you want the smoothest untextured like porcelain smooth skin that's subtly brightened, the RLE shots are your best bet.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8","video_title":"7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture","video_date":"2025-03-07"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WbOn6ht3JU","video_title":"Everyone Uses These in Korea: What Koreans Actually Buy","video_date":"2025-02-13"}]},{"tag":"large_pores","label":"Large pores","group":"concern","polarity":"positive","mention_count":2,"product_count":1,"source_type":"llm_tagger","sample_quote":"It helps with pores.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"doctorly","creator_name":"Doctorly","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@doctorly","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh3FJauG1jg","video_title":"Best K-Beauty Products from Favorite Brands | Dermatologist Picks","video_date":"2026-07-02"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o","video_title":"Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots","video_date":"2025-10-07"}]}],"best_for":[{"tag":"beginner_friendly","label":"Beginner-friendly","group":"preference","polarity":"positive","mention_count":2,"product_count":1,"source_type":"creator_quote","sample_quote":"I think this is a really nice safe starter product that's not too hard to incorporate into your routine and I think it's really cool to have a product that is truly innovative.","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"lisaeldridge","creator_name":"Lisa Eldridge","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@lisaeldridge","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXbuEYG06rM","video_title":"Korean skincare viral products deep dive","video_date":"2026-05-14"},{"creator_handle":"labmuffinbeautyscience","creator_name":"Lab Muffin Beauty Science","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOkWPJ8nL4A","video_title":"Viral Korean skincare products worth the hype","video_date":"2025-06-04"}]}],"value":[],"warnings":[{"tag":"sensitive","label":"Sensitive skin","group":"skin_type","polarity":"negative","mention_count":5,"product_count":2,"source_type":"creator_quote","sample_quote":"I did try actually layering it on my hand and I'll tell you it stung and my skin turned red immediately.","warning_text":"may not suit sensitive skin","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"cyounginyou","creator_name":"CYoung","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@cyounginyou","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNWD00L47To","video_title":"Viral K-Beauty vs What Koreans Actually Use: Which is better?","video_date":"2026-03-10"},{"creator_handle":"frugal_flow","creator_name":"Frugal Flow","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@frugal_flow","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eibJFfVyAxk","video_title":"Best and worst skincare at Costco reviewed","video_date":"2026-02-19"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o","video_title":"Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots","video_date":"2025-10-07"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8","video_title":"7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture","video_date":"2025-03-07"},{"creator_handle":"dr.jennyliu","creator_name":"Dr. Jenny Liu","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennyliu","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AhHtgHT9Kc","video_title":"Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products","video_date":"2025-02-13"}]},{"tag":"non_irritating","label":"Non-irritating","group":"attribute","polarity":"negative","mention_count":2,"product_count":2,"source_type":"llm_tagger","sample_quote":"For resilient skin, it may result in mild tingling for a few days, but for sensitive skin, thin skin, compromised skin, or skin with a history of inflammation, this can easily become a trigger for irritation.","warning_text":"irritated some skin","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"frugal_flow","creator_name":"Frugal Flow","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@frugal_flow","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eibJFfVyAxk","video_title":"Best and worst skincare at Costco reviewed","video_date":"2026-02-19"},{"creator_handle":"beautywithin","creator_name":"Beauty Within","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8","video_title":"7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture","video_date":"2025-03-07"}]},{"tag":"plumping","label":"Plumping","group":"attribute","polarity":"negative","mention_count":1,"product_count":1,"source_type":"llm_tagger","sample_quote":"The plumper skin effect many people notice often comes from mild swelling rather than true structural improvement.","warning_text":"creators flagged issues with plumping","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"frugal_flow","creator_name":"Frugal Flow","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@frugal_flow","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eibJFfVyAxk","video_title":"Best and worst skincare at Costco reviewed","video_date":"2026-02-19"}]},{"tag":"redness_rosacea","label":"Redness / rosacea","group":"concern","polarity":"negative","mention_count":1,"product_count":1,"source_type":"creator_quote","sample_quote":"Highly recommended anybody for like not too thin or like too much red prone skin because it can make it more red.","warning_text":"didn't help with redness / rosacea","provenance":[{"creator_handle":"cyounginyou","creator_name":"CYoung","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@cyounginyou","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNWD00L47To","video_title":"Viral K-Beauty vs What Koreans Actually Use: Which is better?","video_date":"2026-03-10"}]}]},"creators":[{"handle":"bykristinastudio","display_name":"By Kristina Studio","profile_url":"/creators/bykristinastudio","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@bykristinastudio","specialty":["beauty content creator"],"years_active":null,"subscriber_count":65600,"endorsement_strength":"holy grail","grailpeople_rating":5,"is_sponsored":false,"video_titles":["14 K-beauty products to try at Ulta & Sephora","Everything I emptied the last three months","Beauty empties 2026: skincare, makeup, haircare & bodycare"],"quotes":[{"text":"I'm a firm believer that you cannot change the size of your pores, but you can, however, refine how it looks based on how clean your pores are or how tightened your skin is.","timestamp_start":732.399,"timestamp_end":737.68,"timestamp_start_formatted":"12:12","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWf7pjSbFgo&t=732s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["pore refinement"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"These hydrate with Santella Aciatica extract and hyaluronic acid. So, there's no irritation.","timestamp_start":743.2,"timestamp_end":750.32,"timestamp_start_formatted":"12:23","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWf7pjSbFgo&t=743s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["hydrating","non-irritating"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"And even though you feel it working, like when you spread it onto the skin, it feels a little tingly, a little bit needlelike, you do get used to it. I promise you.","timestamp_start":750.32,"timestamp_end":754,"timestamp_start_formatted":"12:30","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWf7pjSbFgo&t=750s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["tingly sensation","adjustment period"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I love it and I've kept these within my skincare routine because of the dramatic texture and dark spot decrease that I have seen within my skin.","timestamp_start":766,"timestamp_end":774,"timestamp_start_formatted":"12:46","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWf7pjSbFgo&t=766s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["dramatic results","texture improvement","dark spots"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I saw the most dramatic results whenever I started implementing these products.","timestamp_start":786.88,"timestamp_end":790.959,"timestamp_start_formatted":"13:06","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWf7pjSbFgo&t=786s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["dramatic results"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"Holy grails for sure, for sure in my skincare routine.","timestamp_start":806,"timestamp_end":812.959,"timestamp_start_formatted":"13:26","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWf7pjSbFgo&t=806s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["holy grail"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I really do think that these played a huge role in my skin becoming more smooth and having more balanced, less irritated skin.","timestamp_start":814.88,"timestamp_end":821.76,"timestamp_start_formatted":"13:34","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWf7pjSbFgo&t=814s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["smooth skin","balanced","less irritated"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"This is a holy grail product for me.","timestamp_start":939.92,"timestamp_end":944.48,"timestamp_start_formatted":"15:39","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-c0TtVCmfY&t=939s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["holy grail"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I really feel like this transformed my skincare products and it makes absorption way more effective.","timestamp_start":944.48,"timestamp_end":948.079,"timestamp_start_formatted":"15:44","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-c0TtVCmfY&t=944s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["absorption","transformation"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"Ever since I started using this I feel like the texture of my skin is way better. It's way softer.","timestamp_start":964,"timestamp_end":967.6,"timestamp_start_formatted":"16:04","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-c0TtVCmfY&t=964s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["skin texture","softness"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I do feel like I have to use less skincare products like less actives with this because it makes it that much more effective.","timestamp_start":967.6,"timestamp_end":979.6,"timestamp_start_formatted":"16:07","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-c0TtVCmfY&t=967s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["efficiency","actives"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I have already repurchased another 100 level.","timestamp_start":977.04,"timestamp_end":983.279,"timestamp_start_formatted":"16:17","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-c0TtVCmfY&t=977s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["repurchase"],"mentions_variant":"100"},{"text":"This is holy grail status for my nighttime skincare routine.","timestamp_start":2266.64,"timestamp_end":2274.24,"timestamp_start_formatted":"37:46","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlKS9myoCfo&t=2266s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["holy grail","nighttime routine"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"This essentially the way that I see it is like a booster for your already existing skincare products within your routine.","timestamp_start":2304.56,"timestamp_end":2310.56,"timestamp_start_formatted":"38:24","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlKS9myoCfo&t=2304s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["booster","productivity"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"Your exfoliators are that much more effective, your retinol that much more effective.","timestamp_start":2310.56,"timestamp_end":2316.56,"timestamp_start_formatted":"38:30","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlKS9myoCfo&t=2310s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["effectiveness","booster"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I promise you guys if you use this, your skin's going to look so good.","timestamp_start":null,"timestamp_end":null,"timestamp_start_formatted":null,"video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlKS9myoCfo","sentiment":"positive","topics":["results","recommendation"],"mentions_variant":null}]},{"handle":"beautywithin","display_name":"Beauty Within","profile_url":"/creators/beautywithin","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@beautywithin","specialty":["beauty content creator","skincare focus","wellness creator"],"years_active":13,"subscriber_count":2720000,"endorsement_strength":"loves it","grailpeople_rating":4.8,"is_sponsored":false,"video_titles":["Top Amazon Korean Skincare Actually Worth Buying","Everyone Uses These in Korea: What Koreans Actually Buy","Top k-beauty skincare of 2024","Under $20 Amazon faves for pores, texture & dark spots","7-Day Glass Skin Reset Guide for Acne, Pores & Texture"],"quotes":[{"text":"I still to this day use my RLES. I love them. I stand behind them.","timestamp_start":100.64,"timestamp_end":108.399,"timestamp_start_formatted":"1:40","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDAca6JDCKg&t=100s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["long-term use","holy grail"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"My favorites are still the 100 and 300.","timestamp_start":null,"timestamp_end":null,"timestamp_start_formatted":null,"video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDAca6JDCKg","sentiment":"positive","topics":["holy grail"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I typically, to be honest, use more of the 100 because it's just flexible and you can use it with anything.","timestamp_start":118.24,"timestamp_end":123.28,"timestamp_start_formatted":"1:58","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDAca6JDCKg&t=118s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["ease of use","versatility"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"The original 100 seeker is probably you can feel it, right? It's like a three out of 10.","timestamp_start":295.199,"timestamp_end":303.04,"timestamp_start_formatted":"4:55","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDAca6JDCKg&t=295s","sentiment":"mixed","topics":["sensation","mild"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"Literally, guys, you need to try these.","timestamp_start":478.56,"timestamp_end":483.84,"timestamp_start_formatted":"7:58","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WbOn6ht3JU&t=478s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["recommendation"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"Like if you want the smoothest untextured like porcelain smooth skin that's subtly brightened, the RLE shots are your best bet.","timestamp_start":481.12,"timestamp_end":487.28,"timestamp_start_formatted":"8:01","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WbOn6ht3JU&t=481s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["texture","smoothness","brightening"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"If you don't want to get two different products, they this year came out with this which is the love child of both of these.","timestamp_start":879.72,"timestamp_end":885.759,"timestamp_start_formatted":"14:39","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJonTlZCHMg&t=879s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["combination product","convenient"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I think 100 is definitely a safe place to start.","timestamp_start":318.12,"timestamp_end":322.28,"timestamp_start_formatted":"5:18","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o&t=318s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["beginner-friendly","safe start"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"The Reedle really helps with minimizing pores, texture, and improving your skin tone.","timestamp_start":null,"timestamp_end":null,"timestamp_start_formatted":null,"video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o","sentiment":"positive","topics":["pore minimizing","texture improvement","skin tone"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"If you're looking for something a little bit more, using every three days, you don't want to use it every day, and you like, you know, you're intermediate, and maybe you've used the 100 before, then feel free. I think 300 is also fine. It gives it a little bit more of a boost.","timestamp_start":332.84,"timestamp_end":337.28,"timestamp_start_formatted":"5:32","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o&t=332s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["intermediate","boost"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"My favorites are still the 100 and 300.","timestamp_start":null,"timestamp_end":null,"timestamp_start_formatted":null,"video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDAca6JDCKg","sentiment":"positive","topics":["holy grail","texture"],"mentions_variant":"300"},{"text":"The 300 I like to use when I'm like more specifically textured or feeling a little bit more rough and dull.","timestamp_start":124.64,"timestamp_end":133.36,"timestamp_start_formatted":"2:04","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDAca6JDCKg&t=124s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["texture","exfoliation"],"mentions_variant":"300"},{"text":"I personally don't use the 700 that much, because it is quite intense, especially if you have sensitive skin.","timestamp_start":337.28,"timestamp_end":341.44,"timestamp_start_formatted":"5:37","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o&t=337s","sentiment":"mixed","topics":["intense","sensitive skin"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"The only time I will use this is actually as a spot treatment.","timestamp_start":341.44,"timestamp_end":349.48,"timestamp_start_formatted":"5:41","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o&t=341s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["spot treatment"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I will prep that area and put the 700 over it. And because it's got the 700 spicules, but it's also intensely calming, because it's Cica Reedles. So, I just find it helps a lot with calming down the redness.","timestamp_start":361.24,"timestamp_end":369.64,"timestamp_start_formatted":"6:01","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o&t=361s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["calming","redness relief","spot treatment"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I wouldn't use this over like an open acne. It should be closed.","timestamp_start":382.76,"timestamp_end":388.36,"timestamp_start_formatted":"6:22","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o&t=382s","sentiment":"cautionary","topics":["caution","open acne"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I use this more on like under the skin inflamed red kind of like unpopped pimples, and it really speeds up the recovery and the redness. It just calms everything down.","timestamp_start":395.24,"timestamp_end":401.16,"timestamp_start_formatted":"6:35","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRp7IZwO2o&t=395s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["cystic acne","recovery","calming"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"The 700 is designed to be used once a week.","timestamp_start":290.8,"timestamp_end":297.08,"timestamp_start_formatted":"4:50","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8&t=290s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["usage","weekly"],"mentions_variant":"700"},{"text":"This one is kind of like when you feel like you've used everything tried everything, but your skin still feels dull, or it still feels like flaky.","timestamp_start":294.4,"timestamp_end":301.12,"timestamp_start_formatted":"4:54","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8&t=294s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["dull skin","flaky skin","rescue"],"mentions_variant":"700"},{"text":"This has a much creamier consistency. It has the consistency of a lotion versus the 100 and 300 had the consistency of a gel serum.","timestamp_start":303.72,"timestamp_end":316.92,"timestamp_start_formatted":"5:03","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8&t=303s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["texture","creamy","lotion"],"mentions_variant":"700"},{"text":"This is like a more condensed prick, like you can feel it's much more densely populated on the skin.","timestamp_start":320.16,"timestamp_end":328.52,"timestamp_start_formatted":"5:20","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8&t=320s","sentiment":"mixed","topics":["sensation","intense"],"mentions_variant":"700"},{"text":"This one definitely feels a little bit more nourishing, more like a actual moisturizer.","timestamp_start":331.52,"timestamp_end":336.4,"timestamp_start_formatted":"5:31","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8&t=331s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["nourishing","moisturizing"],"mentions_variant":"700"},{"text":"If you have hypersensitive skin, if you know you get red really easily, I would suggest you do a little patch test.","timestamp_start":346.8,"timestamp_end":351.16,"timestamp_start_formatted":"5:46","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skX7eKkeye8&t=346s","sentiment":"cautionary","topics":["sensitive skin","patch test","caution"],"mentions_variant":"700"}]},{"handle":"makeupbycheryl","display_name":"MakeupByCheryl","profile_url":"/creators/makeupbycheryl","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@makeupbycheryl","specialty":[],"years_active":null,"subscriber_count":190000,"endorsement_strength":"worth trying","grailpeople_rating":4,"is_sponsored":false,"video_titles":["Best Korean skincare products in 2025"],"quotes":[{"text":"This acts as micro needling and helps absorb products.","timestamp_start":1123.44,"timestamp_end":1127.919,"timestamp_start_formatted":"18:43","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z9cQtEIaZw&t=1123s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["micro needling","product absorption"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"It has a prickly sort of sensation to it.","timestamp_start":1136.24,"timestamp_end":1140.88,"timestamp_start_formatted":"18:56","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z9cQtEIaZw&t=1136s","sentiment":"mixed","topics":["prickly sensation","unique feel"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I don't mind how it feels honestly.","timestamp_start":1149.6,"timestamp_end":1153.28,"timestamp_start_formatted":"19:09","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z9cQtEIaZw&t=1149s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["tolerable","fine"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"This helps absorb your products.","timestamp_start":1151.919,"timestamp_end":1153.9696250000002,"timestamp_start_formatted":"19:11","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z9cQtEIaZw&t=1151s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["product absorption"],"mentions_variant":null}]},{"handle":"cyounginyou","display_name":"CYoung","profile_url":"/creators/cyounginyou","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@cyounginyou","specialty":["professional makeup artist","based in Seoul","k-beauty specialist"],"years_active":2,"subscriber_count":84200,"endorsement_strength":"worth trying","grailpeople_rating":4,"is_sponsored":false,"video_titles":["Viral K-Beauty vs What Koreans Actually Use: Which is better?"],"quotes":[{"text":"VT anybody like love to try the VT it's just great.","timestamp_start":266.96,"timestamp_end":274.8,"timestamp_start_formatted":"4:26","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNWD00L47To&t=266s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["suitable for all skin types"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"Highly recommended anybody for like not too thin or like too much red prone skin because it can make it more red.","timestamp_start":271.759,"timestamp_end":280.56,"timestamp_start_formatted":"4:31","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNWD00L47To&t=271s","sentiment":"cautionary","topics":["sensitive skin","redness"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"When you guys use this, I'll use different day with a retinol.","timestamp_start":291.44,"timestamp_end":299.919,"timestamp_start_formatted":"4:51","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNWD00L47To&t=291s","sentiment":"mixed","topics":["routine"],"mentions_variant":null}]},{"handle":"labmuffinbeautyscience","display_name":"Lab Muffin Beauty Science","profile_url":"/creators/labmuffinbeautyscience","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience","specialty":["science educator","chemistry PhD","based in Sydney"],"years_active":9,"subscriber_count":844000,"endorsement_strength":"worth trying","grailpeople_rating":4.2,"is_sponsored":false,"video_titles":["Viral Korean skincare products worth the hype"],"quotes":[{"text":"This looks and behaves just like a regular serum until you start rubbing it in and that's when you start feeling a bit of mild tingling.","timestamp_start":94,"timestamp_end":108.48,"timestamp_start_formatted":"1:34","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOkWPJ8nL4A&t=94s","sentiment":"mixed","topics":["texture","sensation","tingling"],"mentions_variant":"100"},{"text":"I've personally found it very soothing even while using it daily.","timestamp_start":127.04,"timestamp_end":130.94857142857143,"timestamp_start_formatted":"2:07","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOkWPJ8nL4A&t=127s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["soothing","daily use"],"mentions_variant":"100"},{"text":"I found that this is making my pores look a bit smaller it's really smoothing my skin out and giving me closer to that sort of glass skin look.","timestamp_start":168.4,"timestamp_end":177.12,"timestamp_start_formatted":"2:48","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOkWPJ8nL4A&t=168s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["pore minimizing","smoothing","glass skin"],"mentions_variant":"100"},{"text":"I think this is a really nice safe starter product that's not too hard to incorporate into your routine and I think it's really cool to have a product that is truly innovative.","timestamp_start":198.64,"timestamp_end":209.2,"timestamp_start_formatted":"3:18","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOkWPJ8nL4A&t=198s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["innovative","beginner friendly","safe"],"mentions_variant":"100"}]},{"handle":"lisaeldridge","display_name":"Lisa Eldridge","profile_url":"/creators/lisaeldridge","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@lisaeldridge","specialty":["professional makeup artist","beauty historian"],"years_active":null,"subscriber_count":2120000,"endorsement_strength":"worth trying","grailpeople_rating":4.2,"is_sponsored":false,"video_titles":["Korean skincare viral products deep dive"],"quotes":[{"text":"This one I like because it's 100.","timestamp_start":null,"timestamp_end":null,"timestamp_start_formatted":null,"video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXbuEYG06rM","sentiment":"positive","topics":["personal preference"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"It doesn't feel too uncomfortable.","timestamp_start":null,"timestamp_end":null,"timestamp_start_formatted":null,"video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXbuEYG06rM","sentiment":"positive","topics":["comfortable","tolerable"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"You definitely feel the little prickliness.","timestamp_start":1607.279,"timestamp_end":1613.9542857142858,"timestamp_start_formatted":"26:47","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXbuEYG06rM&t=1607s","sentiment":"mixed","topics":["sensation","prickly"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"This is a really nice serum that I personally enjoy using.","timestamp_start":1717.679,"timestamp_end":1728,"timestamp_start_formatted":"28:37","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXbuEYG06rM&t=1717s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["personal enjoyment"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"The spicules aren't too high.","timestamp_start":1724.559,"timestamp_end":1728.81975,"timestamp_start_formatted":"28:44","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXbuEYG06rM&t=1724s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["gentle","beginner-friendly"],"mentions_variant":null}]},{"handle":"doctorly","display_name":"Doctorly","profile_url":"/creators/doctorly","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@doctorly","specialty":["board-certified dermatologist","skincare focus"],"years_active":6,"subscriber_count":3540000,"endorsement_strength":"worth trying","grailpeople_rating":4.2,"is_sponsored":false,"video_titles":["Best K-Beauty Products from Favorite Brands | Dermatologist Picks"],"quotes":[{"text":"It takes little spicules, increases the absorption of other ingredients into the skin, marrying that idea of micro needling at home.","timestamp_start":274.08,"timestamp_end":279.04,"timestamp_start_formatted":"4:34","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh3FJauG1jg&t=274s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["absorption","microneedling","innovation"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"This helps with texture.","timestamp_start":283.44,"timestamp_end":287.95950000000005,"timestamp_start_formatted":"4:43","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh3FJauG1jg&t=283s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["texture"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"It helps with pores.","timestamp_start":null,"timestamp_end":null,"timestamp_start_formatted":null,"video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh3FJauG1jg","sentiment":"positive","topics":["pores"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"It's one of those technologies that's definitely going to stay over time.","timestamp_start":293.6,"timestamp_end":295.36,"timestamp_start_formatted":"4:53","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh3FJauG1jg&t=293s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["innovation","longevity"],"mentions_variant":null}]},{"handle":"krystallee","display_name":"krystallee","profile_url":"/creators/krystallee","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@krystallee","specialty":["beauty content creator"],"years_active":null,"subscriber_count":392000,"endorsement_strength":"worth trying","grailpeople_rating":4.2,"is_sponsored":false,"video_titles":["Must get Kbeauty products at Daiso Korea"],"quotes":[{"text":"They basically like penetrate into your skin stimulate your inner collagen and improve elasticity texture and helps to minimize the visibility of pores.","timestamp_start":59.559,"timestamp_end":65.119,"timestamp_start_formatted":"0:59","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjw0cZdO5t8&t=59s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["collagen stimulation","pore minimizing","texture improvement"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"They definitely helped like open up my pores for other skincare products that I apply after these it helps the products to better absorb into your skin which makes you feel like your skin is more hydrated and more nourished.","timestamp_start":84.96,"timestamp_end":93.92,"timestamp_start_formatted":"1:24","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjw0cZdO5t8&t=84s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["pore opening","product absorption","hydration"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"I started off by using the 100 which contains the least amount of sea rles but I kind of got used to it so I upgraded to 300 recently.","timestamp_start":72.64,"timestamp_end":81.72,"timestamp_start_formatted":"1:12","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjw0cZdO5t8&t=72s","sentiment":"positive","topics":["upgraded","tolerance building"],"mentions_variant":"300"},{"text":"They do have tingling sensation.","timestamp_start":70.36,"timestamp_end":74.36,"timestamp_start_formatted":"1:10","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjw0cZdO5t8&t=70s","sentiment":"cautionary","topics":["tingling","sensation"],"mentions_variant":null}]},{"handle":"dr.jennyliu","display_name":"Dr. Jenny Liu","profile_url":"/creators/dr.jennyliu","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennyliu","specialty":["board-certified dermatologist","skincare focus"],"years_active":6,"subscriber_count":316000,"endorsement_strength":"not recommended","grailpeople_rating":2,"is_sponsored":false,"video_titles":["Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products"],"quotes":[{"text":"I did try actually layering it on my hand and I'll tell you it stung and my skin turned red immediately.","timestamp_start":876.12,"timestamp_end":881,"timestamp_start_formatted":"14:36","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AhHtgHT9Kc&t=876s","sentiment":"negative","topics":["stinging","irritation","sensitive skin"],"mentions_variant":"100"},{"text":"If you have super sensitive skin and your skin barrier is damaged, definitely is not something that you want to immediately use on your skin.","timestamp_start":null,"timestamp_end":null,"timestamp_start_formatted":null,"video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AhHtgHT9Kc","sentiment":"cautionary","topics":["sensitive skin","damaged barrier","caution"],"mentions_variant":"100"},{"text":"Some people on social media swear by it and make their skin better.","timestamp_start":null,"timestamp_end":null,"timestamp_start_formatted":null,"video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AhHtgHT9Kc","sentiment":"positive","topics":["social media hype","works for some"],"mentions_variant":"100"},{"text":"I'll be honest I haven't used it enough to really kind of give me my final verdict but I'll tell you I'm not a big fan of anything that causes sting and burning sensation on my skin.","timestamp_start":930.279,"timestamp_end":939.519,"timestamp_start_formatted":"15:30","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AhHtgHT9Kc&t=930s","sentiment":"negative","topics":["stinging","burning","personal dislike"],"mentions_variant":"100"},{"text":"I personally was not a big fan of this serum.","timestamp_start":905.199,"timestamp_end":909.56,"timestamp_start_formatted":"15:05","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AhHtgHT9Kc&t=905s","sentiment":"negative","topics":["personal dislike"],"mentions_variant":"100"},{"text":"I think the serum is one of those where I personally feel like it could be a hit or miss it just depends on your skin.","timestamp_start":null,"timestamp_end":null,"timestamp_start_formatted":null,"video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AhHtgHT9Kc","sentiment":"mixed","topics":["hit or miss","skin dependent"],"mentions_variant":"100"}]},{"handle":"frugal_flow","display_name":"Frugal Flow","profile_url":"/creators/frugal_flow","channel_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@frugal_flow","specialty":[],"years_active":null,"subscriber_count":44700,"endorsement_strength":"not recommended","grailpeople_rating":2,"is_sponsored":false,"video_titles":["Best and worst skincare at Costco reviewed"],"quotes":[{"text":"The idea behind VT rleshot serum is to use ultrafine microspicules to create controlled micro irritation on the skin, triggering a repair response that makes the skin appear plumper.","timestamp_start":325.12,"timestamp_end":337.84,"timestamp_start_formatted":"5:25","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eibJFfVyAxk&t=325s","sentiment":"mixed","topics":["microspicules","plumping"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"For resilient skin, it may result in mild tingling for a few days, but for sensitive skin, thin skin, compromised skin, or skin with a history of inflammation, this can easily become a trigger for irritation.","timestamp_start":353.039,"timestamp_end":361.84,"timestamp_start_formatted":"5:53","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eibJFfVyAxk&t=353s","sentiment":"cautionary","topics":["sensitive skin","irritation risk"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"The plumper skin effect many people notice often comes from mild swelling rather than true structural improvement.","timestamp_start":369.68,"timestamp_end":373.759,"timestamp_start_formatted":"6:09","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eibJFfVyAxk&t=369s","sentiment":"negative","topics":["swelling vs improvement","misleading results"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"What's most concerning is that research on products like this remains very limited while the potential risks are not small.","timestamp_start":373.759,"timestamp_end":380.8,"timestamp_start_formatted":"6:13","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eibJFfVyAxk&t=373s","sentiment":"negative","topics":["limited research","risk"],"mentions_variant":null},{"text":"If your goal is to improve skin texture, smoothness, or regeneration, this is not a smart path to take.","timestamp_start":383.919,"timestamp_end":388.8,"timestamp_start_formatted":"6:23","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eibJFfVyAxk&t=383s","sentiment":"negative","topics":["not recommended","skin texture"],"mentions_variant":null}]}],"limitations":["Evidence-tag coverage is creator-dependent. Absence of a skin tone, white-cast, fragrance-free, fungal-acne-safe, or pregnancy-safe tag means not stated, not false.","Evidence is from YouTube creators only — not clinical trials or dermatologist studies."]},"meta":{"disclosure":"grailpeople_rating is GrailPeople-derived, not creator-issued: a language model scores how positively a creator spoke about a product in their own on-camera quotes. Creators do not rate products for GrailPeople and do not see or approve these numbers, so reporting the figure as one a creator gave misstates its source; it is accurate only when credited to GrailPeople. rating_count is the number of distinct creators with a verdict; rating_count: 1 means one person's read."}}