I got s sample of this and tried it and I was hooked ! Been using it for the past four years. I have sensitive skin and I haven't had any problems with breakouts or redness while using it. My skin feels sO soft and looks healthy. Believe me, I've tried all kinds of high end products costing way more than Belif and they didn't even come close to the benefits this product has.
Your knowledge is unbelievable! I also love how you back everything up with medical info. Such a great resource! It can be so hard as a consumer to know what bands and products to trust and you really help with the decision making process. Thanks 🙏🏼
Hi! I’m new to your channel! I don’t wanna sound rude since it’s not my business to say, but I just hope you’re taking care of your body as much as you take care of your skin. Know that you’re absolutely beautiful, and worth every little fight.❤️
Natalie Harrison-Lim , if you are new on this channel, before leaving a comment, would be nice to document yourself on her lifestyle and then, if consider necessary, leaving a concern comment. She takes care of her body by doing exercise and eating well... so no need for concern. I’m just stupefied how easy people are writing comments.... not even knowing a person...
I love this product. I feel like with my Retin A use it's really helped with my dryness. And castor oil totally helped thicken and even grow back my eyebrows better than those growth serums. I use it in the morning. Let it soak in while getting ready. Then I apply my sunscreen and makeup. Works fine.
I actually have atopic dermatitis and absolutely love this product line and it has definitely helped with my skin and added a ton of moisture to my face. I use the entire product line and I’m allergic to a ton of products even as simple as some baby products too. A lot of Korean beauty products that i have tried are awsome but this line is for sure a favourite of mine I happen to be Africa America and of medium- dark range and I can see the dark sports fading to in addition to my skincare routine. The have a trial /travel pack that you can try that is around 30 i think and a little goes a long way for sure.
I was using Aqua Bomb and I loved it but switched to Cereve after hearing so many good things about it. I couldn't stand the Cereve! It didn't smooth easily over my skin and left my skin feeling dry and tight. To top it off it does not work under makeup at all. I tried a tinted moisturizer and two different foundations and just couldn't get it to work. I ended up returning the Cereve and immediately repurchasing the Aqua bomb.
FYI for everyone. CVS online is having 80% off and free shipping with no min. order starting Friday 11-24. Good time to stock up on CeraVe and other recommended products. Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Your videos are so helpful, thank you so much. What about alcohol in skincare? I have always understood that alcohol in the form of denatured alcohol is actually quite damaging to the skin barrier and collagen. I believe it is the second ingredient in this moisturizer. What are your thoughts on alcohol in skincare?
Thats a well explained review!! But I wonder if it will be moisturizing enough for my very dry skin?? Doc does it have high content of alcohol or alcohol denat.?? Which one would you prefer, belif aqua bomb or dr.jart cicapair cream in terms of fragrance and percentage of botanical extract??
I’m just confused as to why NO ONE talks about the denatured alcohol in this.... what are your thoughts on that? It’s very high up on the ingredient list. And I stopped using it because I thought it was destroying my barrier. Redness diminished in my cheeks a tad after I stopped using it. But it was my holy grail for 3 years before i realized it had alcohol.
My acne prone skin & I enjoyed this moisturizer. But not necessarily more than others that have worked well for me. I also wish it had a pump, but understand that would likely increase the price point. It performed beautifully under makeup.
I read an article on castor oil and hair growth, and it said that moisturizing prevents hair breakage from dryness and brittleness, but it doesn’t actually cause more hair growth. But I can see why people think it does work. The serial killer analogy on nettles was great, lol. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!
Miss Mona I bought this Sky organics brand vegetable glycerin from Amazon, and I put about a tablespoon of the glycerin and put it in a clean spray bottle used for makeup or whatnot then used bottled water to fill the rest and shake, then spray on face, Sky organics on the Amazonian, look it up, and then I use Sweet almond oil to cleanse of course that's the very first step
Dr Dray, have you tried the belif Aqua bomb sleeping mask? I would love to hear your thoughts because I can’t live without that stuff and I’m hoping the ingredients aren’t terrible... that mask is amazing!
I have very fair, dry skin and was in Cancun last week where it was hot and humid. My regular moisturizer was too heavy so I switched to a sample of this that I used all week. It was great. I put it on after my toner and followed with supergroop onscreen in the day. I spent a lot of time in the sun at parks, etc. And did not get a burn or have a reaction.
Oh my god mind blown. Im allergic to marigolds and now i know why my skin got a rash. I broke out in hives over a bathbomb from lush with marigolds.i loved it and was about to rebuy thanks so much.u saved me
I’ve been using a deluxe sample of the moisture balm and I’ve had very significant change to my under eye area. It’s shocking actually. I do use pure Shea butter on my eyes as a final step 2x daily.
Thanks! I really enjoy this product and would love to try out more of your products in the future. Love the addition of ceramides and logical moisturizers. :)
Thank you so much for your thorough review. I trust you with all my future skincare purchases. I like the belif true moisturizing cream at night, however the fragrance really puts me off. Hope you had a great holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for the review on this. I have the other version, the Moisturizing Cream. It’s a bit heavier than this one which feels great on dry skin. I love the texture of it. I just wish they’d leave out the fragrant plant oils, so I try not to use it every night.
Immediate red and irritated response. I am adding a comment much later to this original video. I have tried this product several different times with a consistent response no matter other variables. I do have 50+ mildly sensitive skin. Each time I have tried this product, I have experienced the same reaction with two minutes: redness and irritation on both cheeks and nose. It could be any number of ingredients, I have found a similar reaction to the FAB Ultra Repair Serum and Mask..so I think it could be oats ??
i came acrros this brand cream because i moved to a high desert climate a year ago, and my skin has been suffering from extreme dryness. So i wanted to find a cream and skin care products WITHOUT HYALURONIC ACID. As I noticed that this ingredient only dries out my skin further because of the arid climate here. Do you have other recommendations too, for other non-HYALURONIC ACID creams? Thank you.
The Moisturizing Bomb is better than the Aqua Bomb in texture and does not have colour in it. Still, Belif products have tonnes of fragrance ingredients....
I've tried this product, I was not wowed by it. I'm glad you had a chance to try this product out and give your honest feedback! Hands down, I won't repurchase this guy again I think I may have been having a mild reaction while using it. 🤷♀️
I was interested until I heard fragrance. Ugh. Well also the price and other ingredients. Thank you for reviewing and saving money. Have a wonderful Than sgiving to you and your mom.
Lori it does state the fragrance of natural origin but I can't get the specifics of it. I try and avoid fragrance as well. I do use the cream version of the Belif moisturizer and it doesn't have a strong smell.
don't be fooled by the words "natural fragrance" as this is a subterfuge...natural fragrance is a huge huge problem and should be avoided...synthetic fragrances often are mixes of natural fragrance and natural fragrance molecules
Whenever I have applied straight squalane oil to a dry patch or irritated patch it really does improve it almost overnight. I got a odd rash on my neck and I have no idea what from. Nothing I was doing was anything new. It hurt and itched. I put my squalane oil on it and it calmed the itch and soothed it. The next morning it was finally starting to improve. Lots of stories of people using it like I did and had the same results. Not medical studies but it's helped me on multiple occasions.
Hi Andrea, while watching this video one of your previous videos about melasma popped up. So I watched it, dated April of this year. Your skin looks so much clearer and bright now. Is it from the Differin? Or? I know off topic but wanted you to know your skin is so beautiful ❤💚💜💙💛
This was one of the moisturizers I was contemplating to buy last year when the heating season started due to the dry and aging skin, but the word fragrance changed my mind. I have Fibro Myalgia and have nickname "hound dog" (can smell what some people don't at all!) as I am hypersensitive to any fragrance close to my nose or high concentrations (lucky me!). So I got Neutrogena and After that Hada Labo boosters. Not sure if I am allergic or could develop allergy but skipped it and got two jars of boosters for one jar of Belief. But few of my friends are happily using it. They have stronger/thicker skin than my leather shoe sole! Our internal joke of course:) I envy them:(
This was the first Gel I used and I really liked. The texture on my nose is as smooth as ever been. Sadly I ran out, just purchased the cream version. Lets see if it works for me.
Yes please! I second this! I have some Algenist Products I splurged on. The Collagen Sleeping Mask and the Collagen Serum. I would love to repurchase. They worked beautifully, super pricey though. Would love to please hear your thoughts on the ingredients... 💛
i had a sample jar of this and during that time my skin was so dry and sensitive. I tried this and i loved it at that time. Looks like i wasnt allergic to any of the ingredients. Edit: I later tried the toner version of it. It irritated my skin right after I applied it.
Hi! Love your videos. I’ve used this moisturizer and loved it. I used it as a first step to creating a moisture barrier (at night) between my skin and Tretenoin. Daytime I found it an easy pick me up to hydrate over makeup. I didn’t have any problem with it interfering with my sunscreen (under makeup) because I used Elta MD UV clear which is incredibly smooth. I would definitely recommend this to people who wear makeup and also, outside of drugstore brands, the price point isn’t high compared to most moisturizers out there. Thanks so much for your thorough review. That nettle stuff sounds scary. Why is it included in so many moisturizers?
Dr. Dray I am grateful to be your subscriber! Thanks for all you’ve taught us! Question, my sweet little 89 yr old mom that I have the pleasure of sitting with right now has had psoriasis (mostly scalp only) for a very long time. She has tried a lot of stuff. Even Otezla for awhile. She uses Clobetasol but it is hard for her to get those 89 yr old arms to maneuver the back of her head. She doesn’t get out much to get those UVB rays. I was wondering if any of the in home specialty lights sold for psoriasis would be worth a try. Maybe a daily 5-10 min. could help. She sees a Dermatologist regularly. Let me know what you think.
have her return to the treating dermatologist as a prescription can be written for an at-home UVB box (if indicated for her based on the treating dermatologist's evaluation and managment plan)...insurance often covers too
I LOVE your videos and have been binge watching them all evening as i just learnt of your channel in my search of Differin information today! I have used the Aqua bomb and it feels irritating/burning when i apply it. To be fair however, i have been using differin for three weeks or so now and that might be why. I actually prefer the Belif True cream, the sister so to speak to the Aqua Bomb, i find it to be more moisturizing, without being too much so and even with skin irritations it does not irritate or burn when i apply it. My concern is and i am wondering if you can help me with this, do you think the true cream has the same property as the Aqua Bomb that might jeopardize the integrity of the sunscreen i apply afterwards as well? (when i run out i will go for one of your recommended moisturizers, more affordable, non-irritating and i can get it at the store instead of online!) Thank you for your videos, I really appreciate them and all of the in-depth information you provide! Sunscreen and now subscribed! :)
yeah creams are generally better moisturizers than gels; putting moisturizer on after a sunscreen carries the likely risk that you wipe the sunscreen off/make it uneven
Gah! Never knew Belif can compromise the efficacy of sunscreen 😱. However, I have always put Belif (or any moisturizer) on let it set in my skin, and then I applied SPF. I hope I'm not doing it wrong 🤔
It always amazes me that some companies find it necessary to include so many ingredients in a product. I’m sure it’s a marketing ploy to get consumers to think they’re getting more bang for their buck and spend more on their product. As someone with sensitive skin this technique doesn’t work on me! LOL. I back away any time I see really long ingredient list. Thanks for such a detailed review! I hope you and your mom had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
I got two little tubs as a sample. I enjoyed the first tub and decided to go order the full size. Then I read the full ingredient list again and noticed those botanicals and I was so disappointed. Gah 😩 Also, I never had any instructions for use on my sample tub. I thought it was a thick serum lol. I use it after my glycerin toner, and before my dr Jart ceramidin cream. I read that studies have shown that using skincare products BEFORE sunscreen doesnt interfere with spf. But using skincare products after sunscreen (any skincare products, it just ones that are high water content) interferes with spf
Happy Thanksgiving Dr. Dray! Loving your videos, reviews and tips, and thought it fitting to give thanks for all the time you put into your videos! Thank you thank you! -Just a new fan in Baltimore!
Happy thanksgiving to you and your Mom, Dr. Dray! ❤ In case you wanna know, you guys are on my list of "people I'm thankful for" 😍😘😉 Have a great day! ❤
I think the FAB coconut water cream may be a similar gel cream hydrating texture to this belief bomb. Have you ever used it or reviewed it? Wondering if it’s worthwhile to try either as daytime or night moisturizer - perhaps even for summer only for combo skin that’s often sensitive to fragrance and redness in my cheeks (never been diagnosed with actual Rosacea but some of the same symptoms and if I am not careful). And of course congested skin with breakouts. Lucky me lol. Winter it’s quite dry here in Toronto with the cold weather and heating indoors so I’ll prob grab for a traditional lotion or cream that is more thick and emollient to seal in moisture. But I’ve been debating trying the belif or the FAB coconut water cream so this vid was helpful on breaking down the belif. Haven’t seen any dermatologists review the other one for comparison.
Happy Thanksgiving from Sugar Land! We're not really a turkey family, so we're heading up to India's restaurant for our traditional Thanksgiving Indian meal. We started doing that a few years ago and we like that so much better.
Dr Dray I literally just discovered you today! I know this video is old but Aqua Bomb and Moisturizing Bomb have destroyed my skin- very broken out but in an irritated way. Do you have any recommendations? I'm dry, 38 years old, tend toward redness. I also just tried Maelove's One Cream to get away from Belif and it felt like I put Elmer's Glue on my face, I actually WASHED it off, it was so bad. Any recommendations?
Could you review the cezanne ceramide skin conditioner and the all in one Cream Loads of ceramides, HA and amino acids in the conditioner you might like Also are ceramides more useful in liquid form like the skin conditioner or cream/gel form?
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Mom!! What a surprise seeing this review, I was actually wondering what your thoughts were about Belif. I was curious what caused the plumping and if it was healthy. Just as you said I plan to finish what I have but not something I'd buy again. Thank you for the info
Dr. Pls! Give me advice which moisturizer I can used, I have sensitive skin and milia prone, and I can get from the drug store pls! Help 🙏🙏🙏 thank you and happy thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽
The nettle, the only reason I can think is that they sometimes put things in skincare that can lightly swell the skin to make it seem plumped. It’s deceptive
Whaaaaaaaaaaaat? LOL. Could you make a video on this? Have you already addressed this. I have always heard eyes are the first sign of aging, and now I am there :-(
Eye cream does appear to be a marketing gimmick of sorts because eye area skin is same as any other skin. Proven Anti-Aging = lots of sunscreen + moisturizer + retinoids. Using a moisturizing sunscreen on your eye area should be able to really slow down the signs. :)
This cream made my skin turn red but the other belif cream moisturizer bomb did not and did not bother my skin my skin is very sensitive i tryed lot of products and brands that claim that there product is for senstive skin that always break me out or irritated my skin, but this brand is okay ,i stay away from cleansers it irritates my skin cant find a good one
Doc, I purchased organic African shea butter. I slather it on after the shower although it takes quite some effort, do you agree with using that product as a moisturizer? Thanks!
Hi Dr. Dray, Happy Thanksgiving. I have a question... I have Seasonal Affective Disorder and use what I call my "happy lamp" which provides the light I need in the winter time that is lacking here in the Northeast. Is there any danger to my skin while using this light? Thanks for your help. I love your channel! You are so informative.
Would you recommend using 100% pure squalane on your face at the end of your night time routine? I use the one from the Ordinary (its really cheap) and doesn't break me out.
Something about that gave my skin a mild burning sensation. I don’t really know why. Otherwise it was fine. My skin felt nice afterward. I prefer the similar product from make prem to it though
I have to thank you Dr. Dray, its been through watching your videos that I came to realize why so many face products even ones that work well otherwise were always ending up in breakouts for me- fragrance. Ever since I switched to products without fragrance I have seen such a great improvement in my skin Thank you so much! That being said I tried the Belif Aqua Bomb too and loved the hydration but it too made me break out after about 2 weeks of use. Great product but not for me.
Happy Thanksgiving for you and mom K.🌼. Travelling early tomorrow to Sn Antonio, Tx close to you guys Yay!! I'll try to stay in tune, and be a smart shopper as you do, lol.
My CeraVe Sunscreen and Healing ointment came in today. ☺️ Dr, what are your thoughts on using vitamin E capsule (extract) on facial skin? Does it interfere with my Neutrogena 2% salicylic acid face wash?
I understand what you mean.. so any Belif product is not recommended even for example the Belif Youth Creator - Age Knockdown Bomb right? I have rosacea and very sensitive skin and I recently started using the sensitive collection along with age knockdown and felt my skin peeling little by little. My lips 👄 feel leathery and super sensitive and I see small white dots in them ( I have to remove the dead skin several times a day. I wanted to know if it’s only me or if these are the Belif products I’m using.
Dr Dray, I see in your previous videos that you combine/mix more than 1 sunscreen in your face. Is it safe to do? Can i also combine 2 sunscreens without it loosing its properties? Have a great day!
yes...make sure they each set up/dry a bit first though before moving on to the next layer....depending on the chemical sunscreen you are using, there is some evidence to suggest that some of the chemical filters are more rapidly degraded by mineral sunscreens...so if you aren't sure about the filters it is prudent to stick with all chemical or all mineral
What is the difference between the regular hada labo and the super hada labo pumpling gel cream? I tried reading ingredients but don't see much of a difference. ?????
I got s sample of this and tried it and I was hooked ! Been using it for the past four years. I have sensitive skin and I haven't had any problems with breakouts or redness while using it. My skin feels sO soft and looks healthy. Believe me, I've tried all kinds of high end products costing way more than Belif and they didn't even come close to the benefits this product has.
Your knowledge is unbelievable! I also love how you back everything up with medical info. Such a great resource! It can be so hard as a consumer to know what bands and products to trust and you really help with the decision making process. Thanks 🙏🏼
Thanks so much!
Hi! I’m new to your channel! I don’t wanna sound rude since it’s not my business to say, but I just hope you’re taking care of your body as much as you take care of your skin. Know that you’re absolutely beautiful, and worth every little fight.❤️
Diana Moore lol how tf is that rude
@Diana Moore If you think that's rude, you must not be too bright. That's genuine concern.
Glad someone said it ❤️❤️
But then again, this video is quite old and I see something different in the newer videos (;
Natalie Harrison-Lim , if you are new on this channel, before leaving a comment, would be nice to document yourself on her lifestyle and then, if consider necessary, leaving a concern comment. She takes care of her body by doing exercise and eating well... so no need for concern.
I’m just stupefied how easy people are writing comments.... not even knowing a person...
I love Belif brand and it has agreed with my skin. I have used both the Aqua Bomb and the Cream Moisturizer. Thank you for the thorough review.
I love this product. I feel like with my Retin A use it's really helped with my dryness. And castor oil totally helped thicken and even grow back my eyebrows better than those growth serums. I use it in the morning. Let it soak in while getting ready. Then I apply my sunscreen and makeup. Works fine.
:)
I actually have atopic dermatitis and absolutely love this product line and it has definitely helped with my skin and added a ton of moisture to my face. I use the entire product line and I’m allergic to a ton of products even as simple as some baby products too. A lot of Korean beauty products that i have tried are awsome but this line is for sure a favourite of mine I happen to be Africa America and of medium- dark range and I can see the dark sports fading to in addition to my skincare routine. The have a trial /travel pack that you can try that is around 30 i think and a little goes a long way for sure.
I was using Aqua Bomb and I loved it but switched to Cereve after hearing so many good things about it. I couldn't stand the Cereve! It didn't smooth easily over my skin and left my skin feeling dry and tight. To top it off it does not work under makeup at all. I tried a tinted moisturizer and two different foundations and just couldn't get it to work. I ended up returning the Cereve and immediately repurchasing the Aqua bomb.
I feel ya
Sameeeeeeee
If you use cerave on wet skin it'll feel 10x better on the skin
I went through the same thing, it really dries my skin out.
I tried to switch the the cerave pm moisturizer and it stung to bad so I switched right back to the aqua bomb
FYI for everyone. CVS online is having 80% off and free shipping with no min. order starting Friday 11-24. Good time to stock up on CeraVe and other recommended products. Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving.
thanks for the tip
I went to site,but there was a $49 minimum.Am I not looking in the right place? cvs.com
Dang just stocked up at walgreens they had buy 2 get 1 free for all skincare
Your videos are so helpful, thank you so much. What about alcohol in skincare? I have always understood that alcohol in the form of denatured alcohol is actually quite damaging to the skin barrier and collagen. I believe it is the second ingredient in this moisturizer. What are your thoughts on alcohol in skincare?
I personally love the Belif true cream moisture bomb. The aqua bomb is ok
:)
Sticking with the Hydroboost. It's effective and economical.
Love HB & HL, lol :)
I tried hydroboost and the smell is just sooo strong. Works well though
@@stephenmosley5189yea right? I wish they eliminate that 😢... I only came here thinking what Dr Dray has to say about the fragrance ..
Thats a well explained review!! But I wonder if it will be moisturizing enough for my very dry skin?? Doc does it have high content of alcohol or alcohol denat.?? Which one would you prefer, belif aqua bomb or dr.jart cicapair cream in terms of fragrance and percentage of botanical extract??
not sure...dr jart is better imo...but both are problematic as far as having fragrance
Dr Dray Thank you doc for replying!! I liked the ceramidin line than the cicapair!! Cicapair texture and fragrance is super annoying!!
I’m just confused as to why NO ONE talks about the denatured alcohol in this.... what are your thoughts on that? It’s very high up on the ingredient list. And I stopped using it because I thought it was destroying my barrier. Redness diminished in my cheeks a tad after I stopped using it. But it was my holy grail for 3 years before i realized it had alcohol.
Well i ordered this from Sephora yesterday.....well damn. Im gonna go switch it out for First Aid Beauty Bari-air. Gonna go grab the Hado Labo as well
My acne prone skin & I enjoyed this moisturizer. But not necessarily more than others that have worked well for me. I also wish it had a pump, but understand that would likely increase the price point. It performed beautifully under makeup.
thanks for sharing about how it does with makeup...foreign to me, lol
I read an article on castor oil and hair growth, and it said that moisturizing prevents hair breakage from dryness and brittleness, but it doesn’t actually cause more hair growth. But I can see why people think it does work. The serial killer analogy on nettles was great, lol. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!
i have always suspected that
It a sense I agree. If your hair is more moisturized it won't be brittle and break off
Diluted vegetable glycerin in a spray bottle sprayed on face is a powerful amazing humectant for skin, I luv it.
:) Thamks for sharing! I like your green shirt in the new pic btw
Dima Andro: Diluted with what, and how much if it? Thanks! 💋🇨🇦
Miss Mona I bought this Sky organics brand vegetable glycerin from Amazon, and I put about a tablespoon of the glycerin and put it in a clean spray bottle used for makeup or whatnot then used bottled water to fill the rest and shake, then spray on face, Sky organics on the Amazonian, look it up, and then I use Sweet almond oil to cleanse of course that's the very first step
Dr Dray bless ya Doctor, thank you I'm humbled hehe
Dima Andro: Thanks! 💋🇨🇦
Dr Dray, have you tried the belif Aqua bomb sleeping mask? I would love to hear your thoughts because I can’t live without that stuff and I’m hoping the ingredients aren’t terrible... that mask is amazing!
Oh my god im obsessed with the texture of that!!! I just ordered 4 products since i had 2 samples
I have very fair, dry skin and was in Cancun last week where it was hot and humid. My regular moisturizer was too heavy so I switched to a sample of this that I used all week. It was great. I put it on after my toner and followed with supergroop onscreen in the day. I spent a lot of time in the sun at parks, etc. And did not get a burn or have a reaction.
thanks for sharing :)
Oh my god mind blown. Im allergic to marigolds and now i know why my skin got a rash. I broke out in hives over a bathbomb from lush with marigolds.i loved it and was about to rebuy thanks so much.u saved me
sorry to hear that happened
Doc if you had your own skincare line I would definitely buy them all 😂 Happy Thanksgiving!
lol! Happy thanksgiving to you too
Me too
As soon I see the Dr recommend something I go buy it 😄
Me too. I'm now using all CeraVe products and Differ in, thanks to you ;) Happy Thanksgiving!
I’ve been using a deluxe sample of the moisture balm and I’ve had very significant change to my under eye area. It’s shocking actually. I do use pure Shea butter on my eyes as a final step 2x daily.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Dr. Dray! We appreciate them 💙
Thanks! I really enjoy this product and would love to try out more of your products in the future. Love the addition of ceramides and logical moisturizers. :)
I really appreciate this video! Thank you for being so thorough. Hope you had a great thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I love this cream... buttt a less expensive alternative would be, neutrogena??
Thank you so much for your thorough review. I trust you with all my future skincare purchases. I like the belif true moisturizing cream at night, however the fragrance really puts me off. Hope you had a great holiday!
Happy Holidays Ms cynthia!
Happy Thanksgiving momma Dray and Dr. Dray. I happen to enjoy the belief aqua bomb. I’ll use it from time to time... thank you for always posting!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, Dr. Dray & family, including all your American followers, from across the pond!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for the review on this. I have the other version, the Moisturizing Cream. It’s a bit heavier than this one which feels great on dry skin. I love the texture of it. I just wish they’d leave out the fragrant plant oils, so I try not to use it every night.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Immediate red and irritated response. I am adding a comment much later to this original video. I have tried this product several different times with a consistent response no matter other variables. I do have 50+ mildly sensitive skin. Each time I have tried this product, I have experienced the same reaction with two minutes: redness and irritation on both cheeks and nose. It could be any number of ingredients, I have found a similar reaction to the FAB Ultra Repair Serum and Mask..so I think it could be oats ??
I used this and my skin felt so tight and started peeling my skin :(
i came acrros this brand cream because i moved to a high desert climate a year ago, and my skin has been suffering from extreme dryness. So i wanted to find a cream and skin care products WITHOUT HYALURONIC ACID. As I noticed that this ingredient only dries out my skin further because of the arid climate here. Do you have other recommendations too, for other non-HYALURONIC ACID creams? Thank you.
The Moisturizing Bomb is better than the Aqua Bomb in texture and does not have colour in it. Still, Belif products have tonnes of fragrance ingredients....
Thank you for this review. Very much appreciated.
I've tried this product, I was not wowed by it. I'm glad you had a chance to try this product out and give your honest feedback! Hands down, I won't repurchase this guy again I think I may have been having a mild reaction while using it. 🤷♀️
there is a lot in the jar
Dr. Dray I am currently using Klaris Midnight Calming Cream and Cerva Am. These are my new favs.
:)
I was interested until I heard fragrance. Ugh. Well also the price and other ingredients. Thank you for reviewing and saving money. Have a wonderful Than sgiving to you and your mom.
Lori it does state the fragrance of natural origin but I can't get the specifics of it. I try and avoid fragrance as well. I do use the cream version of the Belif moisturizer and it doesn't have a strong smell.
don't be fooled by the words "natural fragrance" as this is a subterfuge...natural fragrance is a huge huge problem and should be avoided...synthetic fragrances often are mixes of natural fragrance and natural fragrance molecules
Love this stuff, only thing that works for me
I actually really really liked it and other products by the Belief brand but wanted the professional take on it! Thanks
Whenever I have applied straight squalane oil to a dry patch or irritated patch it really does improve it almost overnight. I got a odd rash on my neck and I have no idea what from. Nothing I was doing was anything new. It hurt and itched. I put my squalane oil on it and it calmed the itch and soothed it. The next morning it was finally starting to improve. Lots of stories of people using it like I did and had the same results. Not medical studies but it's helped me on multiple occasions.
I think it has a lot of potential to be a good ingredient in skin care and hoping for more research down the line
Hi Andrea, while watching this video one of your previous videos about melasma popped up. So I watched it, dated April of this year. Your skin looks so much clearer and bright now. Is it from the Differin? Or? I know off topic but wanted you to know your skin is so beautiful ❤💚💜💙💛
Thank you so much!! I have differin to thank, I believe
This was one of the moisturizers I was contemplating to buy last year when the heating season started due to the dry and aging skin, but the word fragrance changed my mind. I have Fibro Myalgia and have nickname "hound dog" (can smell what some people don't at all!) as I am hypersensitive to any fragrance close to my nose or high concentrations (lucky me!). So I got Neutrogena and After that Hada Labo boosters. Not sure if I am allergic or could develop allergy but skipped it and got two jars of boosters for one jar of Belief. But few of my friends are happily using it. They have stronger/thicker skin than my leather shoe sole! Our internal joke of course:) I envy them:(
It is luxurious, but hard to justify the cost
This was the first Gel I used and I really liked. The texture on my nose is as smooth as ever been. Sadly I ran out, just purchased the cream version. Lets see if it works for me.
:)
Which one did you end up liking more?
Hi Dr Dray can you review Peach&lily
Is Belif moisturizer good for combination skin (oily-sensitive)?
Thank you for all the info!! Great explanations! Could you pls do a review on some Algenist products???
Yes please! I second this! I have some Algenist Products I splurged on. The Collagen Sleeping Mask and the Collagen Serum. I would love to repurchase. They worked beautifully, super pricey though. Would love to please hear your thoughts on the ingredients... 💛
i had a sample jar of this and during that time my skin was so dry and sensitive. I tried this and i loved it at that time. Looks like i wasnt allergic to any of the ingredients.
Edit: I later tried the toner version of it. It irritated my skin right after I applied it.
JadeCeci it has alcohol in it
Hi! Love your videos. I’ve used this moisturizer and loved it. I used it as a first step to creating a moisture barrier (at night) between my skin and Tretenoin.
Daytime I found it an easy pick me up to hydrate over makeup. I didn’t have any problem with it interfering with my sunscreen (under makeup) because I used Elta MD UV clear which is incredibly smooth. I would definitely recommend this to people who wear makeup and also, outside of drugstore brands, the price point isn’t high compared to most moisturizers out there. Thanks so much for your thorough review. That nettle stuff sounds scary. Why is it included in so many moisturizers?
yeah not a logical ingredient, lol
thanks so much for your honest and super educated opinion!!!!
thanks!
Dr. Dray I am grateful to be your subscriber! Thanks for all you’ve taught us! Question, my sweet little 89 yr old mom that I have the pleasure of sitting with right now has had psoriasis (mostly scalp only) for a very long time. She has tried a lot of stuff. Even Otezla for awhile. She uses Clobetasol but it is hard for her to get those 89 yr old arms to maneuver the back of her head. She doesn’t get out much to get those UVB rays. I was wondering if any of the in home specialty lights sold for psoriasis would be worth a try. Maybe a daily 5-10 min. could help. She sees a Dermatologist regularly. Let me know what you think.
have her return to the treating dermatologist as a prescription can be written for an at-home UVB box (if indicated for her based on the treating dermatologist's evaluation and managment plan)...insurance often covers too
I LOVE your videos and have been binge watching them all evening as i just learnt of your channel in my search of Differin information today! I have used the Aqua bomb and it feels irritating/burning when i apply it. To be fair however, i have been using differin for three weeks or so now and that might be why. I actually prefer the Belif True cream, the sister so to speak to the Aqua Bomb, i find it to be more moisturizing, without being too much so and even with skin irritations it does not irritate or burn when i apply it. My concern is and i am wondering if you can help me with this, do you think the true cream has the same property as the Aqua Bomb that might jeopardize the integrity of the sunscreen i apply afterwards as well? (when i run out i will go for one of your recommended moisturizers, more affordable, non-irritating and i can get it at the store instead of online!)
Thank you for your videos, I really appreciate them and all of the in-depth information you provide! Sunscreen and now subscribed! :)
yeah creams are generally better moisturizers than gels; putting moisturizer on after a sunscreen carries the likely risk that you wipe the sunscreen off/make it uneven
Dr Dray okay perfect I put it on after the moisturizer has dried! Thank you!
Gah! Never knew Belif can compromise the efficacy of sunscreen 😱. However, I have always put Belif (or any moisturizer) on let it set in my skin, and then I applied SPF. I hope I'm not doing it wrong 🤔
that is fine
It always amazes me that some companies find it necessary to include so many ingredients in a product. I’m sure it’s a marketing ploy to get consumers to think they’re getting more bang for their buck and spend more on their product. As someone with sensitive skin this technique doesn’t work on me! LOL. I back away any time I see really long ingredient list. Thanks for such a detailed review! I hope you and your mom had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
i know!
I got two little tubs as a sample. I enjoyed the first tub and decided to go order the full size. Then I read the full ingredient list again and noticed those botanicals and I was so disappointed.
Gah 😩
Also, I never had any instructions for use on my sample tub. I thought it was a thick serum lol. I use it after my glycerin toner, and before my dr Jart ceramidin cream.
I read that studies have shown that using skincare products BEFORE sunscreen doesnt interfere with spf. But using skincare products after sunscreen (any skincare products, it just ones that are high water content) interferes with spf
Since this is similar to the Hada Labo plumping gel, do you also recommend using a moisturizer after belif application to avoid evaporation?
yes
I enjoy Belif. Thanks for the review and going over the ingredients! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Mom!
i like it too...it feels good going on for sure :)Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving Dr. Dray! Loving your videos, reviews and tips, and thought it fitting to give thanks for all the time you put into your videos! Thank you thank you! -Just a new fan in Baltimore!
Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you in Charm City :)
Happy thanksgiving to you and your Mom, Dr. Dray! ❤ In case you wanna know, you guys are on my list of "people I'm thankful for" 😍😘😉 Have a great day! ❤
Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for you too!
Happy Thanksgiving Dr. Dray! Love Aqua bomb! Belif has a travel kit for about $20 with the aqua bomb in it. Hope all is well! 💜💙💜💙
Happy Thanksgiving!
I think the FAB coconut water cream may be a similar gel cream hydrating texture to this belief bomb. Have you ever used it or reviewed it? Wondering if it’s worthwhile to try either as daytime or night moisturizer - perhaps even for summer only for combo skin that’s often sensitive to fragrance and redness in my cheeks (never been diagnosed with actual Rosacea but some of the same symptoms and if I am not careful).
And of course congested skin with breakouts. Lucky me lol.
Winter it’s quite dry here in Toronto with the cold weather and heating indoors so I’ll prob grab for a traditional lotion or cream that is more thick and emollient to seal in moisture.
But I’ve been debating trying the belif or the FAB coconut water cream so this vid was helpful on breaking down the belif. Haven’t seen any dermatologists review the other one for comparison.
Happy Thanksgiving from Sugar Land! We're not really a turkey family, so we're heading up to India's restaurant for our traditional Thanksgiving Indian meal. We started doing that a few years ago and we like that so much better.
I saw Govinda's has a vegan thanksgiving. May be hitting up one of those in the future....love indian! Happy Thanksgiving Ms Cheryl!
We started going to Chinese on Christmas day. LOL
Dr Dray I literally just discovered you today! I know this video is old but Aqua Bomb and Moisturizing Bomb have destroyed my skin- very broken out but in an irritated way. Do you have any recommendations? I'm dry, 38 years old, tend toward redness. I also just tried Maelove's One Cream to get away from Belif and it felt like I put Elmer's Glue on my face, I actually WASHED it off, it was so bad. Any recommendations?
Oh😊 I use the cream one. I love it. Wanted to try this one
it is nice
Dr Dray thank you for your review
Could you review the cezanne ceramide skin conditioner and the all in one Cream
Loads of ceramides, HA and amino acids in the conditioner you might like
Also are ceramides more useful in liquid form like the skin conditioner or cream/gel form?
:)
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you and your mom have a lovely holiday. 🌸
Happy Thanksgiving!
Great blog!! I agree with the person who said you should start you own line of products...would defiantly buy🙂🤗👍🌼❤️
I would buy too
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Mom!! What a surprise seeing this review, I was actually wondering what your thoughts were about Belif. I was curious what caused the plumping and if it was healthy. Just as you said I plan to finish what I have but not something I'd buy again. Thank you for the info
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hey Dr Dray - hope you and your mom had a fantastic thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to you too :)
Dr. Pls! Give me advice which moisturizer I can used, I have sensitive skin and milia prone, and I can get from the drug store pls! Help 🙏🙏🙏 thank you and happy thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽
check out my sensitive skin care favorites video
The nettle, the only reason I can think is that they sometimes put things in skincare that can lightly swell the skin to make it seem plumped. It’s deceptive
Happy thanksgiving Dr. Dray!!!! ❤️❤️
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy thanks giving doc!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving Dr. Dray! I want to become a Dermatologist, are there any things I should know?
Happy Thanksgiving! study hard
Your video was one of the MOST INFORMATIVE video EVER !!! I appreciate it so much! You got a new subscriber! :D Thank you!
Thanks!
Hello! :-) What is an effective eye cream for fine lines? I do not want to do botox, but do want the fine lines to be reduced.
no eye cream, period.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaat? LOL. Could you make a video on this? Have you already addressed this. I have always heard eyes are the first sign of aging, and now I am there :-(
Eye cream does appear to be a marketing gimmick of sorts because eye area skin is same as any other skin. Proven Anti-Aging = lots of sunscreen + moisturizer + retinoids. Using a moisturizing sunscreen on your eye area should be able to really slow down the signs. :)
Love this video!♥️ I wanted to buy it but thanks for saving my money
This cream made my skin turn red but the other belif cream moisturizer bomb did not and did not bother my skin my skin is very sensitive i tryed lot of products and brands that claim that there product is for senstive skin that always break me out or irritated my skin, but this brand is okay ,i stay away from cleansers it irritates my skin cant find a good one
Happy Thanksgiving Dr Dray and Momma Dray!!😀
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Mom. Can't wait to hear/see if you decided to get the takeout dinner from Whole Foods.
Happy Thanksgiving!
My skin started stinging using this product. I have eczema.
Hmmmmm. Perhaps it’s the fragrance?
Doc, I purchased organic African shea butter. I slather it on after the shower although it takes quite some effort, do you agree with using that product as a moisturizer? Thanks!
yes
Hello.. is belif sunscreen also good?
Thank you for your videos , and happy thanks giving day (your favorite holiday!)🍗
Happy Thanksgiving!
I love belif, but I (and my wallet) am ready for a Dr.Dray x CeraVe skincare line!
cerave is great !
Dr gray can you pleeeease review the belief cream that’s not the gel! Thank you love you!
Hi Dr. Dray, Happy Thanksgiving. I have a question... I have Seasonal Affective Disorder and use what I call my "happy lamp" which provides the light I need in the winter time that is lacking here in the Northeast. Is there any danger to my skin while using this light? Thanks for your help. I love your channel! You are so informative.
wear sunscreen to under the lamp
Would you recommend using 100% pure squalane on your face at the end of your night time routine? I use the one from the Ordinary (its really cheap) and doesn't break me out.
as i said...the jury is out on sqaualene, so i cannot make any objective recommendations as the data is insufficient
Thanks for reviewing. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Dr!! I just received this cream as a gift with purchase my question is would it work as good under retin a as neutrogena hydroboost ?
no
Something about that gave my skin a mild burning sensation. I don’t really know why. Otherwise it was fine. My skin felt nice afterward. I prefer the similar product from make prem to it though
a lot going on in that jar
This cream take out wrinkles
I have to thank you Dr. Dray, its been through watching your videos that I came to realize why so many face products even ones that work well otherwise were always ending up in breakouts for me- fragrance. Ever since I switched to products without fragrance I have seen such a great improvement in my skin Thank you so much! That being said I tried the Belif Aqua Bomb too and loved the hydration but it too made me break out after about 2 weeks of use. Great product but not for me.
i wish fragrance in skin care would go away
Happy Thanksgiving for you and mom K.🌼. Travelling early tomorrow to Sn Antonio, Tx close to you guys Yay!! I'll try to stay in tune, and be a smart shopper as you do, lol.
Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels
Happy Thanksgiving Dr. Dray! Hope you are having a wonderful day; always look forward to concluding my day with your vlogs :)
you too! Thank you so much
Dr. Dray can you comment on Belif products for oily/ sensitive skin ? I got a whole bunch of products from Belif.
i dont recommend
Happy Thanksgiving! from Canada (we already had our TG last month ). Awesome videos☺
Happy (belated) Thanksgiving!
My CeraVe Sunscreen and Healing ointment came in today. ☺️
Dr, what are your thoughts on using vitamin E capsule (extract) on facial skin? Does it interfere with my Neutrogena 2% salicylic acid face wash?
i would not do that
+Dr Dray (A Day with Dr Dray) can you clarify on why? Just saying yes or no doesn't do much to educate us (viewers). Thank you for all you do!
Dumb question. If I stop using hada labo plumping cream... will it sag my skin somehow? Like from being plumped up, and then discontinuing use?
I understand what you mean.. so any Belif product is not recommended even for example the Belif Youth Creator - Age Knockdown Bomb right? I have rosacea and very sensitive skin and I recently started using the sensitive collection along with age knockdown and felt my skin peeling little by little. My lips 👄 feel leathery and super sensitive and I see small white dots in them ( I have to remove the dead skin several times a day.
I wanted to know if it’s only me or if these are the Belif products I’m using.
Dr Dray, I see in your previous videos that you combine/mix more than 1 sunscreen in your face. Is it safe to do? Can i also combine 2 sunscreens without it loosing its properties? Have a great day!
yes...make sure they each set up/dry a bit first though before moving on to the next layer....depending on the chemical sunscreen you are using, there is some evidence to suggest that some of the chemical filters are more rapidly degraded by mineral sunscreens...so if you aren't sure about the filters it is prudent to stick with all chemical or all mineral
What is the difference between the regular hada labo and the super hada labo pumpling gel cream? I tried reading ingredients but don't see much of a difference. ?????
the amount of water