facial serum · $22.00 · haruharuwonder.com, Yo K-Beauty, Kiokii and...
The serum one is texturally beautiful.▶ 10:19–10:22
This also contains encapsulated retinol which means that the way the retinol is released into the skin is more slow and controlled.▶ 10:37–10:43
Reduces the irritation potential of a product like this.▶ 10:48–10:53
If I have a patient who is new to retinoids and they're like where do I start? I recommend this one all the time.▶ 10:52–10:55
For my patients who have rosacea, they're prone to perioral dermatitis, they have seborrheic dermatitis... I will have them start with this.▶ 10:57–11:01
If you are looking for a retinol that is just incredibly gentle, but also quite effective, this one's it.▶ 11:36–11:40
facial serum · $12.69–$18.99 · YesStyle, SleekShop, STYLEVANA
I ordered, I think, six different Azelaic acid serums to try because I love that ingredient so much, but this one stood out above the rest.▶ 8:00–8:04
It has 12% azelaic acid and when we look at prescription azelaic acid that's 15%, 12% is quite high to see outside of a prescription.▶ 8:38–8:46
In addition to azelaic acid, this also has salicylic acid, which is a beta hydroxy acid, an exfoliant that helps clear out the pores, helps with texture.▶ 8:50–8:57
This also has tranexamic acid, which is going to help with hyperpigmentation.▶ 8:57–9:03
It also has centella asiatica, which is quite soothing on the skin. So, you can tolerate that high concentration of azelaic acid without any irritation.▶ 9:03–9:06
Texturally, this almost feels like a super super lightweight oil.▶ 9:11–9:18
If you have more dry or mature skin sometimes that doesn't offer you anything. So the fact that this has like a slight oiliness to it is actually very supportive to the skin.▶ 9:20–9:26
I love using this in a nighttime skincare routine after I cleanse, apply this, apply my retinoid, apply my moisturizer, and then my skin just feels so supple and nourished.▶ 9:30–9:36
facial cream · $21.00–$27.00 · celimax US, Ulta Beauty
This was actually one of my surprise favorites for the year.▶ 7:34–7:37
The formula is so gentle.
It's a really thick, luscious cream.▶ 8:02–8:06
Rubs in beautifully.
It has niacinamide and tranexamic acid, two highly proven ingredients when it comes to tackling hyperpigmentation.
Using a product that tackles so many issues that one person might face in a single product was really a nice thing for me to see.▶ 8:33–8:37
This also has a unique ingredient called Melazero.▶ 8:42–8:46
Melazero helps promote the breakdown of unwanted pigment of unwanted melanin.▶ 8:53–8:58
facial serum · $9.50–$23.99 · SKIN1004, KoreanBeauty.com, Sukoshi Mart
It is packed with anti-aging peptides.▶ 6:15–6:20
I was just blown away that this wasn't marketed as an anti-aging peptide serum because to me, that is what this is.▶ 6:20–6:27
It's texturally superior because it's not sticky.▶ 6:43–6:51
When something can stand alone as an independent product with a great texture and loaded with fantastic ingredients, I think it deserves a shout out.▶ 7:04–7:08
I could not recommend more highly.
