Hi Alice, regarding APLB, I think exactly the same as you, because I was looking at the percentages of active ingredients and it was an extremely small amount. But I couldn't be happier that you can objectively measure the parameters that change on your skin for the purpose of future videos. I hope you are doing well, and I also have to tell you that I am experiencing terrible heat in Chile and summer hasn't even started yet 🥵
FYI: Glutathione is poorly absorbed orally. It is recommended to take glycine and n-acetyl cysteine which form glutathione in the body. There has been lots of promising research in “GlyNAC” for its anti-aging properties. I take 1000 mg of each daily. It’s recommended that you start taking these at around 45. Just wanted to let y’all know. Love you Alice! ❤
I love the Tony Moly gold products. The sheet mask from that line is what I wear to bed the night before anything for which I want to look especially good. I feel like I wake up looking a decade younger when I wear it.
Ooh really! I feel like i stumbled into greatness then. I found myself thinking that if I love the texture of this eye serum, I might like more from the collection!
I always appreciate your thoughts on products, whether trying on new products or when you use several products from a brand over a few weeks. I cannot count how many of the products in my routine that I tried because of your review. While not a Korean brand, I have finally tried Stratia Lipid Gold and I am impressed with how well my my dry/dehydrated mature skin is responding . Yes, please use the meter to do a review of SKII, I appreciate results from your research oriented brain.
Anua has new barrier cream. Some compare it to Aestura. I'm hoping to see your review on that one:) Make prem has newer pink mineral sunscreen, and it's not drying. They also have good tinted one
Just had to first say that I was wearing a vintage Star Wars T-shirt while watching this video. Thanks for the in depth discussion, hence the rabbit hole. 😁 🧡 Just got my PDRN vegan bottle, but haven't yet used it. I love to try new products even though I have found my favorites. I'm a proud junkie!! ☺️ Cheers Beautiful!!
Need to try the Vt pdrn mask, I ordered some of their reti a masks that come with the reedle shot as a first step to try out. LOVE the genabelle pdrn toner. Fragrance free plus lovely cica actives, very hydrating but watery, 300ml!
I really enjoy the VT PDRN mask! I've been using them once a week while I deep condition my hair since it's been so cold & dry here. I definitely agree they help with redness. The VT PDRN serum is really good too.
The relatively new COSRX Ultra Light Invisible Sunscreen quickly went to the top of my favorite sunscreens list. It is super fast to apply, totally invisible and has an incredibly hydrating effect on the skin. It feels very lightweight and is perfect for summertime. I think you would enjoy it! Try it out.
Good evening! Always glad to see a video of yours pop up on my feed :D I definitely agree with your take on APLB-- I use the glutathione niacinamide serum every day, and for me it's been nice and hydrating with probably some slight properties from the niacinamide. I'm looking at, once I'm done with my current stock, swapping my routine to use the axis-y dark spot correcting glow toner (which iirc has a slightly higher niacinamide percentage) with probably the parnell cicamanu serum. (swapping my toner as well since i'm currently using the isntree green tea toner and like we've spoken about a video or two ago, it just didn't feel like it was doing anything) I do like the APLB glutathione niacinamide body lotion though-- as someone with a very oily face and probably about a normal level of oil on my body, I really don't need a very thick body moisturizer, but especially in the winter it's nice to have something. The light cream texture of the APLB one is just perfect, and I like that it doesn't have fragrance, so it doesn't interfere with any other fragrance I may choose to wear that day. This spurred me to try the body wash from the same line and, as you would say, it's fine. It's a perfectly fine and functional product. I don't know what I was expecting to be honest. I don't know if I'll buy it again, but I certainly have no problems with it. I have a couple things I'm looking at trying in my next order, whenever I end up placing it. One is the recently released Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Clearing Water Cream (not the regular cream, that one's been around for awhile. this is a /water/ cream!), since I've tried the regular version in the past and it was just too heavy for me, but the ingredients look quite nice and I've heard at least one other youtuber (Tina Tanaka Harris) rave about it, so I really want to give this more oily skin friendly version a shot! Another is a couple of more recent Saborino mask packs. Funnily enough, I also saw these recommended by Tina, and I've been super interested in trying them-- there's a night version of the sakura limited edition now, and a morning mask pack with cica, both of which I'm incredibly interested in trying. Honestly, I might pass on the sakura, just because I definitely mostly want it for the fragrance/packaging/name, but I'll probably pick up the cica version.
That’s such a good point: simple can be exactly what is best, especially with body care products. I know exactly what you mean with the fragrance interfering with perfumes too lol! Yeah, I can see the brand really being great for people that have very basic skin needs, but for more advanced needs - I suspect other brands and products fit the bill better! Those products do sound exciting!
Have you ever tried the COSRX SPF Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen? I find it to be the lightest sunscreeen I have ever used. I really like it. I am curious to know your thoughts on it, if you have ever tried it.
You're doing a fantastic job! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?
I use a pin to puncture the package and get a little serum out to use to test. Then I tape over the small hole and put it ht fridge until I'm ready to use it.
Vegetarian 22 years, vegan 2, and you're right, people get WEIRD over it. I don't mention it until I choose what to eat, and that's when it gets awkward, sadly.
I I bought my 2nd bottle of SK 11 frkm yesstyle and patiently waiting for it. I wanted to get it from Stylevana but was worried about reviews saying people got fakes in a plastic bottle so i I didn't. Has anyone had experience of this? Great job as usual Alice.
I don't mind essential oils or fragrance as my skin is ok with it, although I had been using Japanese skincare for over 15 years from having lived there as a student, and I noticed that while a lot of Korean brands have fragrance and essential oils but are alcohol free, most Japanese brands do not, and tend to be fragrance and EO free, although tend to have alcohol. I like both J and K beauty with my preferences now being Kbeauty, as I have seen better results from it despite only using Korean skincare for the past 4 years compared to the length of time I have used J-beauty. Not sure why. I find most tone up sunscreens to feel like thick mineral ones, they might as well be mineral and not chemical imo
So agree with you about aplb ! I lowkey feel like it’s false advertising, I got their azelaic acid serum (% not mentioned online) and it has a ridiculously low amount of it in (way less that 1%), which for that ingredient is pretty useless imo. Same goes with pretty much all of their other serums and creams… I do really like their sheet masks, but don’t think I’ll repurchase from them from now on
WHAAAT 😱 I have to look into this sunscreen!! Thank you for sharing! Yeah, funny you mention the sheet mask - that probably was my favorite product of theirs too !
I find PDRN as an ingredient so interesting! I just bought a serum with it from rejuran sort of as an experiment (and also because of a sale lol) I definitely prefer not to know how exactly they source that though bc yikes 😬😂 Actually, last Friday I also tried the pdrn injections just underneath my eyes. It’s supposed to basically just serve as a hydrator and considered low risk so I went for it. Unfortunately, I can’t speak to results because I got such bad bruises from the needle itself that I’m still swollen. 😅 I’m really hoping that goes away soon and I’ll be able to figure out if I really think they were worth it. Anything injected scares me so I’m a bit nervous but hopefully at the very least it doesn’t make anything worse! Also have to give SK II a shout out. I hate the price but Nothing outside of hydroquinone has ever helped my hyperpigmentation other than SK2. I would use it all the time if I could!
@ that is so good to hear!! I don’t know anyone who’s done it!! I’m so curious about the PDRN because I like experiments I probably shouldn’t be doing them on my face lol but these people swore that doing all this stuff at once was fine so I’m just like really hoping they’re right! 😂
have you tried the ciele skin tint it has some spf which is nice (of course not my primary sunscreen) and the finish is beautiful it’s a step up from dewy it’s glassy! also the zinc oxide in it is encapsulated so any possible interaction from zinc oxide to chemical uv filters won’t be a concern!
I ordered the skin 1004 tone up sunscreen by mistake a while ago. It was god awful. Unless you are stark white… no way. I now know that tone up is not for me.
Hi Alice, regarding APLB, I think exactly the same as you, because I was looking at the percentages of active ingredients and it was an extremely small amount. But I couldn't be happier that you can objectively measure the parameters that change on your skin for the purpose of future videos. I hope you are doing well, and I also have to tell you that I am experiencing terrible heat in Chile and summer hasn't even started yet 🥵
FYI: Glutathione is poorly absorbed orally. It is recommended to take glycine and n-acetyl cysteine which form glutathione in the body. There has been lots of promising research in “GlyNAC” for its anti-aging properties. I take 1000 mg of each daily. It’s recommended that you start taking these at around 45. Just wanted to let y’all know. Love you Alice! ❤
I am taking NMN. Great one too
@ I also take this lol :)
I bought my usual SK-II on Black Friday at Stylevanna this year. It’s essentially a tradition at this point. $105 for the 230ml bottle. ⭐️
That’s a good tradition!
I love the Tony Moly gold products. The sheet mask from that line is what I wear to bed the night before anything for which I want to look especially good. I feel like I wake up looking a decade younger when I wear it.
Ooh really! I feel like i stumbled into greatness then. I found myself thinking that if I love the texture of this eye serum, I might like more from the collection!
I always appreciate your thoughts on products, whether trying on new products or when you use several products from a brand over a few weeks. I cannot count how many of the products in my routine that I tried because of your review.
While not a Korean brand, I have finally tried Stratia Lipid Gold and I am impressed with how well my my dry/dehydrated mature skin is responding .
Yes, please use the meter to do a review of SKII, I appreciate results from your research oriented brain.
Anua has new barrier cream. Some compare it to Aestura. I'm hoping to see your review on that one:)
Make prem has newer pink mineral sunscreen, and it's not drying. They also have good tinted one
Just had to first say that I was wearing a vintage Star Wars T-shirt while watching this video. Thanks for the in depth discussion, hence the rabbit hole. 😁 🧡 Just got my PDRN vegan bottle, but haven't yet used it. I love to try new products even though I have found my favorites. I'm a proud junkie!! ☺️ Cheers Beautiful!!
Watching this while wearing my currentbody led mask. Thank you so much for the recommendation, I have been loving it! ❤😊
Need to try the Vt pdrn mask, I ordered some of their reti a masks that come with the reedle shot as a first step to try out. LOVE the genabelle pdrn toner. Fragrance free plus lovely cica actives, very hydrating but watery, 300ml!
Oh wait, that sounds lovely! I wonder if that’s more up my alley than the serum 🤔
Thank you for sharing!
I really enjoy the VT PDRN mask! I've been using them once a week while I deep condition my hair since it's been so cold & dry here. I definitely agree they help with redness. The VT PDRN serum is really good too.
I’m eyeing the serum!
The relatively new COSRX Ultra Light Invisible Sunscreen quickly went to the top of my favorite sunscreens list. It is super fast to apply, totally invisible and has an incredibly hydrating effect on the skin. It feels very lightweight and is perfect for summertime. I think you would enjoy it! Try it out.
Try and review please vt pdrn essence and more new shots
I know your not a nail polish woman ,but the Star Wars shirt on the day of the Mooncat Star wars collab did not go unnoticed ;)
Good evening! Always glad to see a video of yours pop up on my feed :D
I definitely agree with your take on APLB-- I use the glutathione niacinamide serum every day, and for me it's been nice and hydrating with probably some slight properties from the niacinamide. I'm looking at, once I'm done with my current stock, swapping my routine to use the axis-y dark spot correcting glow toner (which iirc has a slightly higher niacinamide percentage) with probably the parnell cicamanu serum. (swapping my toner as well since i'm currently using the isntree green tea toner and like we've spoken about a video or two ago, it just didn't feel like it was doing anything)
I do like the APLB glutathione niacinamide body lotion though-- as someone with a very oily face and probably about a normal level of oil on my body, I really don't need a very thick body moisturizer, but especially in the winter it's nice to have something. The light cream texture of the APLB one is just perfect, and I like that it doesn't have fragrance, so it doesn't interfere with any other fragrance I may choose to wear that day.
This spurred me to try the body wash from the same line and, as you would say, it's fine. It's a perfectly fine and functional product. I don't know what I was expecting to be honest. I don't know if I'll buy it again, but I certainly have no problems with it.
I have a couple things I'm looking at trying in my next order, whenever I end up placing it. One is the recently released Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Clearing Water Cream (not the regular cream, that one's been around for awhile. this is a /water/ cream!), since I've tried the regular version in the past and it was just too heavy for me, but the ingredients look quite nice and I've heard at least one other youtuber (Tina Tanaka Harris) rave about it, so I really want to give this more oily skin friendly version a shot!
Another is a couple of more recent Saborino mask packs. Funnily enough, I also saw these recommended by Tina, and I've been super interested in trying them-- there's a night version of the sakura limited edition now, and a morning mask pack with cica, both of which I'm incredibly interested in trying. Honestly, I might pass on the sakura, just because I definitely mostly want it for the fragrance/packaging/name, but I'll probably pick up the cica version.
That’s such a good point: simple can be exactly what is best, especially with body care products. I know exactly what you mean with the fragrance interfering with perfumes too lol! Yeah, I can see the brand really being great for people that have very basic skin needs, but for more advanced needs - I suspect other brands and products fit the bill better!
Those products do sound exciting!
Have you ever tried the COSRX SPF Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen? I find it to be the lightest sunscreeen I have ever used. I really like it. I am curious to know your thoughts on it, if you have ever tried it.
You're doing a fantastic job! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?
It's been cold here in Indiana lately. 25 degrees F and feels like 17. Looking forward to the break we're going to get too.
❤the Star Wars, always. ❤the nuance, always. Thank you ❤
With the vt pdrn mask. How does one test it first? I want to try but afraid if i keep it on 3 hrs or sleep in it all night and wake with a reaction?
I use a pin to puncture the package and get a little serum out to use to test. Then I tape over the small hole and put it ht fridge until I'm ready to use it.
Vegetarian 22 years, vegan 2, and you're right, people get WEIRD over it. I don't mention it until I choose what to eat, and that's when it gets awkward, sadly.
Yuuup. People are just funny about food in general!
Same, I avoid it. 😊😮
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I also don't drink, because it triggers migraines for me. That also makes folks mad. Gee whizz!
I I bought my 2nd bottle of SK 11 frkm yesstyle and patiently waiting for it. I wanted to get it from Stylevana but was worried about reviews saying people got fakes in a plastic bottle so i I didn't. Has anyone had experience of this? Great job as usual Alice.
Alice! Greetings from South of Seoul!❤❤❤
Heyo Mary!! 😁🩷
I don't mind essential oils or fragrance as my skin is ok with it, although I had been using Japanese skincare for over 15 years from having lived there as a student, and I noticed that while a lot of Korean brands have fragrance and essential oils but are alcohol free, most Japanese brands do not, and tend to be fragrance and EO free, although tend to have alcohol. I like both J and K beauty with my preferences now being Kbeauty, as I have seen better results from it despite only using Korean skincare for the past 4 years compared to the length of time I have used J-beauty. Not sure why. I find most tone up sunscreens to feel like thick mineral ones, they might as well be mineral and not chemical imo
So agree with you about aplb ! I lowkey feel like it’s false advertising, I got their azelaic acid serum (% not mentioned online) and it has a ridiculously low amount of it in (way less that 1%), which for that ingredient is pretty useless imo. Same goes with pretty much all of their other serums and creams…
I do really like their sheet masks, but don’t think I’ll repurchase from them from now on
Also - unrelated, but beauty of joseon is coming out with a spf tinted sunscreen with loads of shades !
WHAAAT 😱 I have to look into this sunscreen!! Thank you for sharing!
Yeah, funny you mention the sheet mask - that probably was my favorite product of theirs too !
Ooh, another gadget. I think I've seen another skincare channel demo that device as well. Enjoy the weekend.
Hope you have a great weekend too!
I find PDRN as an ingredient so interesting! I just bought a serum with it from rejuran sort of as an experiment (and also because of a sale lol) I definitely prefer not to know how exactly they source that though bc yikes 😬😂
Actually, last Friday I also tried the pdrn injections just underneath my eyes. It’s supposed to basically just serve as a hydrator and considered low risk so I went for it. Unfortunately, I can’t speak to results because I got such bad bruises from the needle itself that I’m still swollen. 😅 I’m really hoping that goes away soon and I’ll be able to figure out if I really think they were worth it. Anything injected scares me so I’m a bit nervous but hopefully at the very least it doesn’t make anything worse!
Also have to give SK II a shout out. I hate the price but Nothing outside of hydroquinone has ever helped my hyperpigmentation other than SK2. I would use it all the time if I could!
Oh whoa! I can’t wait to hear about your results. Side note that the laser you got is my mom’s favorite; she swears by it!
@ that is so good to hear!! I don’t know anyone who’s done it!! I’m so curious about the PDRN because I like experiments I probably shouldn’t be doing them on my face lol but these people swore that doing all this stuff at once was fine so I’m just like really hoping they’re right! 😂
have you tried the ciele skin tint it has some spf which is nice (of course not my primary sunscreen) and the finish is beautiful it’s a step up from dewy it’s glassy! also the zinc oxide in it is encapsulated so any possible interaction from zinc oxide to chemical uv filters won’t be a concern!
Yes!! I really wasn’t expecting to like that as much as I did. The blushes are nice too, although same situation with SPF.
I ordered the skin 1004 tone up sunscreen by mistake a while ago. It was god awful. Unless you are stark white… no way. I now know that tone up is not for me.
Yeahhh, that tends to be my experience with tone up sunscreens too. This cosrx one being no exception lol!!
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The most obvious takeaway from today’s video: don’t buy the COSRX tone up sunscreen. ❤
It was kind of a nightmare! 😅