I just opened my second bottle of the yam root cleanser. Back when I was on adapalene it was the ONLY cleanser I could use comfortably (even make prem milk, sioris cream, and cetaphil gentle were painfully drying). Even now that I've switched to a gentler retinoid (BoJ eye serum) it remains my favorite cleanser. No matter what condition my skin is in I know I can rely on it. I get what you mean about no cleanser being truly "hydrating", but I feel like the yam cleanser is THE exception. You mentioned using it on damp skin, and it's not "hydrating" if you use it that way. If I use it on dry skin then slowly add water to emulsify (which is what I typically do) then it feels genuinely hydrating, even after it's rinsed off. I have never found another cleanser that can do that, to the point that, until I discovered this cleanser, I also thought it was impossible.
This was so fun! I really like to play around and try a lot of different cleansing oils and balms (totally agree on their strengths in handling sunscreen and makeup!) but for my second step I’m much pickier having dry skin. My favorite rn it the round lab mugwort cream cleanser bc it’s reasonably affordable ($17/5oz) and accessible. I’m always tempted to save a buck on cleanser but it really does matter when you have dry sensitive skin!!
It absolutely does, yep. It’s funny, for a long time I questioned, “how can something that we use for such a short time be a big deal in our routine?” Oh how it is though! I may have to try that cream cleanser, it sounds lovely 👀
I love the Banila co cleansing balm occasionally and for travel or the neogen green tea cleansing stick. For my daily double cleansing " washing off all my make up sunscreen and day" I'm in love with Hsnskin pore cleansing oil followed by the bouncy foam of the Pyunkang Yul cleansing foam.
Hallo Alice, I have tried all the clear it zero by banila. I like the yellow one the most. Thank you for this. When I go to buy cleansers next year I have some more to think about.
I recently received the Isntree cleanser but haven’t used it, yet. I think I will tonight. The rest of them most definitely are not for me due to tea tree and other essential oils or because of my super dry, super sensitive skin. It’s good to know that I’m not missing out on something great. The only balm I’ve tried is from Beauty of Joeson. It’s good. I have no complaints. I’m not excited about it either.
I've only tried the Banila and I didn't like it. The scent didn't bother me ( even though I prefer fragrance free ) but it left a film on my skin. The Banila, I'm from Fig cleansing balm and the Klairs unscented cleansing oil all left that "feels like i just washed my face with butter" feeling lol So far the PAULA'S CHOICE Cleansing balm and the Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm are my absolute favorites. As far as cleansing oils goes, PAULA'S CHOICE is my favorite as well.
@@AliceintheRabbitHole the Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm has such a luxurious look to it. I finally 🙌 got the Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence and I love it. It's not hydrating but it gives my skin a healthy glow ✨️ I got it for $26 on Amazon plus a back up at the same price. I was really interested in the Numbuzin new serum but someone made a comment saying it smells like lemon pledge lol so I decided to pass. It has a stellar ingredient list but I've never been interested in that brand. I've read and seen so many people have severe reactions to their products. I like to stick with brands that are fragrance and essential oils free.
Alice, you're giving big "mysterious poet in a smoky French cafe" vibes today. I read a post on r/skincareaddiction (I think) about how a lot of east Asians tend to have dehydrated but oily skin. Obviously I have no idea how true that is, but it would make sense why foam cleansers and toners are so popular! Currently I'm trying out the dewytree amino cleansing milk, and I like it! Definitely light cleansing power, but I don't feel as dry throughout the day. Hope you're feeling better from last week!
Oh interesting! That could indeed explain it. It very much feels like my skin type isn’t very common within Korea itself (which is fine; I do have a lot of favorite drugstore/affordable cream cleansers - can’t complain haha!) I am, thank you so much 🥰
I agree with you regarding cleansers can not be moisturizing. I just need a cleanser that doesn't leave my skin so dry that it is tight, flaky and itchy after washing. I have very very dry skin and I need a non fuzzy moisturizing cream/oil cleanser.
I’m sold on the yam root cleanser! We have the same skin type and the one cleanser I’ve used for years was actually from Neutrogena and it was recently discontinued. I have 6 left lol but am actively looking for a replacement and many of the cream cleansers I’ve tried leave a residue. Loved the video 😻
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yes! The hydroboost gentle cleansing lotion. It was replaced with an updated milky version that left a horrible residue. I just ordered the Isintree cleanser. Hoping I love it just as much as you do! 😊
I don't really enjoy the experience of cleansing my face, for me with dry skin I like cleansers that don't leave my face dry so I can use other active ingredients that are more aggressive with my skin such as retinol, vitamin C, etc. I also enjoy oil cleansers because they make the cleansing process faster, however I find all oil cleansers to be harsher on my skin. And regarding the foaming clensers, I buy one from La Roche Posay that I really like, it's the lipikar syndet, I think you'd like it a lot, because it's like a cream in contact with the skin, but I don't do double cleansing, I just use the cleansing oil or the lipikar syndet from La Roche Posay, depending on how my skin feels, I use one or the other. Could you make this kind of videos with essences, serums and creams? Alice, what is the name of that app that you say is called huahae or something like that? I hope you have a great day and I send you lots of hugs from Chile 🥰
It’s Hwahae! It’s a very interesting app though I do have to sit here translating everything lol And yeah it’s funny you mention not loving this step. Tbh it’s the same for me (it’s always sad for me to remove my makeup, which I think is why I do like the ritual of cleansing balms . I dislike removing the makeup, but it must be done. Might as well make a ritual out of it lol!) Thank you for the rec!
Maybe I missed you saying it in the video, but do you use the milk cleanser as the first or second cleanser while double cleansing? I have the same skin type so I would love to know!
I plan to get the Yam root cleanser for winter, when my skin is dry. Do you think that the weather and environment is having an effect on what western countries are liking more?
I have sat around pondering the differences between western and eastern cleansers for YEARS lol. It’s a very distinct difference! I think climate may be a factor? Personal preference as well? Someone else commented that Korean people may tend to have dehydrated/oily skin which I feel also might explain it. Difficult to know, but I will say that Isntree cleanser was pretty game changing in opening up options in K-Beauty for my tricky skin type! (Now I wonder if my fellow Greek/French heritage folks have dry skin. So much to ponder 🤣)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I am 1/2 polish and my family has what we call dry/oily skin. I think it’s actually dehydrated, but I do people from colder climates tend to have drier skin. But you live in the south and have dry skin. So maybe it is genetics? Skin is so interesting.
15:30 would you say this romoves sunscreen? I don’t like the double cleanse method especially since i don’t wear makeup, would you use this morning and night as a dry skin type person?
I only cleanse at night so my cleansers seem to last a looong time and, tbh, I usually use whatever my daughter didn't like lol! I'm loving this series and I think it would be great if you did videos on serums, essences (I know those 2 often overlap), moisturizers, etc. K-beauty is endlessly fun to me! Have a great week🥰
YES, they do last forever!! I am so down, although I’m struggling to figure out how on earth I’ll do serums (probably by skin concern, I think? Acne serum, hydration, etc?) Regardless, yup K-Beauty is fun, so these are indeed fun to do 😁 Hope you have a great week too!
19:01 hi @maruiacancer6 I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis, I hope you aren’t feeling too ill 🙏🏻 What is your you tube name? Or is it this one? I’d like to watch your videos. Good luck with them, and you’re probably doing better than what you think! 😊 xxx
I appreciate the MASSIVE amount of hard work you do! I can always count on you to highlight ingredients, texture, fragrance, pricing/value. You rock it, girl 😍❤️
I'm so sad about the state of things for my face. I react quite heavily to a lot of coconut-derived ingredients, primarily cetearyl alcohol, and it is in SO MANY cleansers and moisturizers. I'm dry and acne prone, would LOVE to try the Vegan Yam Root cleanser from Isntree, but I have a pretty good idea of how it would go. T_T
I think the confusion with milk cleansers comes from the difference between the category in the west vs in Asia. Not 100% sure about K-beauty, but for J-Beauty the term “Cleansing milk” is a category of cleansers that are used as a first step cleanse to remove make-up and sunscreen and is a more optimal choice for dry skin types as it’s generally less stripping and more gentle than cleansing oils. I would assume K-beauty is similar because I’ve seen milk cleansers from brands like Make P:rem, Laneige, TheFaceShop, etc. that were meant to be used as first step cleanses. However, I think as brands are expanding into a more global market, the terms that they use can change to reflect the global audience so there’s always going to be that confusion. (See Japanese skincare that uses “lotion” to describe “toner”, some newer brands are starting to change that)
!! Yes that absolutely makes sense. I remember being very confused by what I would call “toner” being labeled as a “lotion” lol. Makes sense that this phrasing would extend into cleansing also. Thanks so much for sharing!!
According to Kbeauty, I believe the milk cleansers are geared towards the light to no make-up peeps who have oily or combo skin. Their dermatologists believe that oily skin individuals will clog their pores even more with an oil cleanser. I have oily dry combo with hormonal acne, but I break out every time I reach for that oil cleanser outside the time of the month. My last and only oil cleanser will be out of my routine soon.
I think the milk cleansers are not popular in Asia as Asian skin is typically large pores and oily then prone to sensitivity . So oil and balm cleansers are more popular ? That’s my theory at least ( I live in tokyo ) I have super super dry skin so totally understand your need for layers and oil on top of everything at night I literally wake up and touch my face in the middle of the night abs make sure it’s still “ moist” sometimes I’ll slap on another layer
Yam root vegan milk cleanser is perfect for my combination skin (oily t-zone, dry cheeks) as it will cleanse just perfectly the oily part and won't strip the dry part. And I love it!
I totally agree with you about the Cos RX good morning cleanser. I was so surprised at how stripping it was on my skin, which is combo but more dry and somewhat sensitive. And for someone who seeks out unscented products, this one smells quite medicinal. A much better option is Dr. Jart+ micro foam (really much more of a gel,) cleanser. I love this product, so mild but thoroughly cleansing.
It’s so funny, I’ve been thinking about how much I did enjoy Dr. Jarts brand (as a consequence of trying the Torriden line that reminds me of it LOL). Dr. Jart does have some hits!
Oh that sounds delicious! Hilariously, my cooking is…fine…because I was vegetarian for 13 years. As a result, I’m so scared to cook meat 😅🤣 and you can probably guess that means I do tend to overcook it. 165 internal temperature? Nah, let’s hit 200…for safety! LOL
I avoid most essential oils, but tea tree kills demodex mites, and I'm rosacea prone, so I have both that CosRx gel and the Purito Defense Barrier gel cleanser, which smells of tea tree but is a little less stripping than the CosRx one.
I also have dry, acne prone skin, and I couldn’t find a K-beauty cleanser that I really loved. Lately I’ve been alternating between PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% and Hero Cosmetics Gentle Milky Cleanser. It’s been working out well for me. love the PanOxyl cuz it’s a creamy benzoyl peroxide wash, and the Hero Cosmetics has PHA so it’s lightly exfoliating.
@@mandywong1408 My cleansing routine usually goes like this: I like to start with a cleansing oil to remove makeup and sunscreen, but also because I have dry skin I find using an oil is a gentle way to soften and buff away dead flakey skin. I like the Speedy Cleansing Oil by Kose (the one in the pink bottle) cuz it’s affordable and works well. About twice a week I’ll also use the Blemish Balm by Peace Out on my acne prone areas (my chin and nose). I know that scrubs have kinda been demonized, but I like this one because it uses hydrogenated jojoba oil as its physical exfoliant rather then something rougher like ground up walnut shells or apricot pits. This balm also has salicylic acid as a chemical exfoliant, but because the percentage is not listed it must be less that 0.5% so it’s not strong. (although, I feel it is important to note that I do not have sensitive skin) How you choose to use the two cleansers I mentioned can really depend on your skin and what your end goal is. You could alternate between the two everyday, only using one at a time as a more gentle approach. OR you could use both during the same routine. Starting with the Hero cleanser will gently exfoliate your skin, prepping it for the PanOxyl wash to be able to penetrate deeper (though in my experience this is a little more drying). Or you could start with the PanOxyl and then cleanse with Hero second to soothe and bring back moisture to your skin. (when I choose to use both cleansers together, I usually prefer to start with PanOxyl and finish with Hero). Although, I don’t know if the order you choose to use these cleansers makes a monumental difference so don’t stress over it. However, if you choose to use a scrub/exfoliant first like I do, then you don’t need to worry about exfoliating again by starting with the Hero cleanser. Also, if your cleansing routine is sometimes leaving you dry (and you don’t want to switch cleansers) you could always follow it up by immediately applying a simple serum, toner, or essence containing your favorite humectants (hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, glycerin, etc) I like the Gokujyun Premium Lotion by Hada Labo (this is a Japanese product and I think the translation is just a little different cuz this is NOT what english speakers would call a lotion, it’s more like a thick essence or serum) Now I fully understand that my cleansing routine is a bit excessive; you do NOT need 5 products to cleanse your face (unless you want to). Really all you need is a cleaning balm/oil to remove makeup and at least one cleanser. If you don’t wear make-up, I personally don’t believe you even need to bother with a balm/oil first. Sorry for the LONG explanation, but hopefully my suggestions may have been a little helpful. This is what works for my skin, but everyone’s skin is different, so feel free to experiment and find out what works best for you.
Random comment on the Manyo Cleansing Oil. I just found one with limited edition packaging at TJ Maxx. I'm nonbinary...but unfortunately AMAB...so I have to shave my face. I have discovered that this Cleansing Oil also doubles as a shaving oil for me...because it is more thick, it really provides a barrier between my skin and the razor, with zero irritation...and I get a clean shave 🫠
I happen to love the Dokdo cleanser! Its one of the few foam cleansers i can use on my dry skin, alongside the etude house soon jung 5.5 cleansing foam, p.calm underpore cleansing foam (LOVING this one right now in summer) and rovectins pore foaming cleanser of which they changed the name of recently to something im not sure of LOL. I find im gravitating towards them a lot right now and youre right-theyre super fun to use! another gel cleanser i keep coming back to is that haruharu cleansing gel- its so gentle on my skin and the bouncy texture is again skintertainment! What i do know about cream/milk cleansers in korea is that people often use them as first cleanser- I dont find them super effective but i suppose some do lol. I like the isntree cleanser but don't use it often as I prefer gels- its great with irritation though! love the manyo product too! beplain comes up a lot on hwahae, and everything ive tried from them ive loved, especially that #1 mung bean cleansing oil and their toner>>> i definitely also understand the "hydrating experience" explanation-i look for a specific sensation in my skin to know if a cleanser is too stripping and i feel that is correlated to that idea. sorry for the long comment i get enthusiastic LOL!
Yes, you get it! It’s a sensation while using it that speaks volumes. Oddly enough, I find cleanser (and moisturizer) to be the two categories where I can decide most quickly how I feel about them. I do have to pay close attention to that cleanse, whereas I can note the moisturizer sensation through the day. With serums/toners, I take weeks to make up my mind haha!
I've been needing to do research on more milk cleansers for the 1st step since I don't wear makeup yet. I'm in my forties and finally feel the need to learn 🤦. It seems like the list is geared towards individuals who wear makeup often.
Id love to try more cleansing oils but unfortunately my first one (and the one im working through) is the boj cleansing oil....yeah I discovered I really dont like the smell of ginseng pretty quickly. The bottle suddenly looked alot bigger after I smelled it 🙃 balms just always make my eyes really foggy
Love the Yam Root Cleanser- the only milk cleanser that gets close to my beloved Biologique Recherche cleansing milk (which cost a “kidney”). So I was truly happy to find an affordable alternative!
That cleansing balm is my favorite. I figured it out when I came back to it after awhile. And the scent is light enough that it doesn't bother my asthma, which is not always true.
Yes!! They perfectly balanced that scent. It makes the experience nice without being overwhelming (total side note: have you noticed some mascaras have a ton of fragrance? That is so wild to me - like I really don’t need to be bombarded with floral scents while applying…mascara!?)
I wish there is a 3rd category in the cleansing oil/balm. I personally really like the Kraves ' makeup re-wined that comes in a tube. It's kinda a gel/oil so doesn't seem like it falls in neither category. I wish there are more cleansing oil/gel/balm that comes in a tube. It's kinda a no mess dispenser and makes it easy to travel with.
I think it’s because there are only two jelly/oil cleaners on the market right now. That second other product being the isntree LHA Jelly oil cleanser.
I recently tried one of those from Pacifica that I really enjoyed (it’s in my last new skincare try ons). Yeah it really is nice to avoid the “where’s my scoop??” game lol!
I hear what you’re saying about moisturizing cleansers but only for most cleansers. The Paula’s choice cleanser in the red bottle (for dry/extra dry skin types) does actually leave me feeling moisturized after I use it. It’s my go-to for winter when my face feels like a shriveled fruit!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, as always. ❤ If you’re interested to try, Papa Recipe (korean brand) has a cleansing oil pad, which is quite a different experience compared to the usual oil cleansers.
I really like the Rokkiss One Step Cleansing Balm:) It's an affordable Korean Cleansing balm and it comes with over 150ml of product. Speaking of Rokkiss, I've discovered a lot of Kbeauty indie brands that don't get any hype... potential video topic 🤔 I love you Alice ❤️ 😘
I didn't think you were harsh on the Cos RX. I too hate the smell of tea tree (almost as much as I hate the smell of witch hazel!). This was well timed! I think I'm about to buy the Banila cleansing balm in the ceramide version, have you tried that one? Yes I'm lucky enough to be ok with fragrance in skincare, and I know what you mean about unscented products. I recently had to stop using Holifrog's grand amino cream as it smelt just *awful*. The brand were not at all receptive to my polite feedback either!
I use hadalabo oil cleanser, face theory vit c cream cleanser and eclat salicylic acid cleanser. The yam root looks so interesting though, I think I might try it next
Feels like cleansing with a moisturizer, that's what's weirding me out about milk/cream cleansers! My brain is like: u sure this is cleansing??? The gentlest gel i have found is geek and gorgeous jelly joker cleanser. I like that i can be heavyhanded with it (sometimes you just get out more cleanser than you need) and it does not dry my skin out more, just takes more water to get off. Also thank you for calming be down this night. Aparenty keeping me awake was not enough for my brain, it needed to make me panic over nonsense too. Your familiar voice helped a lot ❤️ (i always find your videos relaxcing and soothing. I think it's because despite being excited and passionate you still come across as calm and relaxed which in turn calms me down)
Yes!! My brain finds it odd; my skin seems to love it. It’s a bit tricky to overcome, I admit! That’s so funny to hear; I do get that a lot. But I relate to the active night thoughts. I am optimistic by day, but when I’m trying to sleep, phew! Suddenly I remember embarrassing things from 3rd grade… 🤪
That Yam Root Milk Cleanser is my first cleanse jam. I wet ONE hand, add cleanser, rub with dry hand, and apply to dry face. It's a wet/dry compromise that adds just enough water for the process. And I know I've said this before, but Jordan Samuel Matinee Cream Cleanser: to my knowledge, the world's only exception to the "cleansers can't really leave you hydrated" clause. My face feels like the plumpest fruit afterward. Also, completely agree about the surprise harshness of that COSRX cleanser. The more I try that brand, the less I like it. It's now a total pass.
Ah I like your system - I’ll have to try that out!! Cosrx feels very introductory to me. 🤐 The snail essence held out as a favorite for years, but even I admit Jumiso’s replaced it lol!
Absolutely! It’s Hwahae (will come up in searching the App Store). When you download it, make sure you save it or it can be hard to find on your phone. Searching the English name works on the app, but not once you have it (it will look like “Qlon” once downloaded). Hope that helps! ☺️
Right now, my favorite cleansers are Tatcha’s Rice Wash and Pacifica’s Vegan Ceramide Face Wash. I will try Isntree’s Yam cleanser when it’s time to repurchase. This was a super fun video!! ❤❤
I appreciate you mentioning dry vs oily skin. I’m actually oily skin prone to dehydration, so that IsNtree Yam cleanser might be perfect for my sweet face? Micellar water or baby wipes are still my go to for second cleanse 🤣
It might be, although I’ve realized I don’t typically deal with dehydration to confirm that. My skin just doesn’t know how to produce its own oils lol I wonder why micellar water doesn’t get much hype anymore! It works great!
YES, it is!! I’ve actually been trying to switch up how I do my top 10 products and do that instead…but I keep changing my mind. It’s tough for sure lol!
Doesn't Banilla and co have one with smells and a frangerance free options in different color containers.I would stay far from rose, I hate it. I haven't tried it yet, I stick to farmacy cleansing balm I love that one I can even use it alone no film anything and that is important to me and it melts on contact and I love the smells they have, hate that they make them limited edition. For milk cleanser I have been using a the black tea milk cleanser from Ferver a brand at Target and I have really enjoyed it . Right now I'm using the Vegreen rice gel cleanser it doesn't dry your skin out at all and it smells slightly of candy like sugar maybe I didn't notice added frangerance in it on the ingredients list. That is the only Korean cleanser I'm using at the moment. I haven't really got along with alot of Korean cleansers but I will try more. O it doesn't hardly foam at all.
Ooooooh, a drugstore milk cleanser?! That’s so up my alley lol (still, I have no idea why I love drugstore cleansers so much lol!) Although Vegreen’s sounds lovely too, and I’ve loved their products. And yep, I have seen Banila do some cute samplers of the other options, and I actually did make an order once but it got cancelled LOL. So I never bothered again 🤣😂 (like…ok you don’t want me to buy this, I SEE HOW IT IS lmao). Maybe someday!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Yes girl u will like that Ferver black tea milk cleanser from target. I told you that you needed to try it last year when I discovered it but I think u forgot. I got it instore at Target . Which is very convenient also . LOL it's a sign that you didn't need that binilla and co I guess 🤣
Alice, I love this series and I love you! You are so thorough and ur recommendations always work well for me. For cleansers, tho I have combo to dry skin, I do need a foaming after my balm or oil… it’s in my head i know, but otherwise I don’t feel clean! Would love a new video on growth factors.
I tend to feel that way too. Skin1004 has a cleansing oil that they say can be all-in-one (and it is), but I still have to fight with my brain on skipping the second cleanser 🤣
Do you cleanse with both the CeraVe benzoyl peroxide and one of these? I'm also dry and acne prone and always feel torn on which issue to address each day in the cleanser step.
Yes I alternate! Not on the same night, but I use the cerave at least 2-3x a week, evenings only Oh how I feel you on the struggle of “which issue do I tackle today?” Our skin type is hard to find the right balance!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Sad, because I feel like the ad copy practically writes itself. Use that same desert skin image they always do, then throw in some "come-dunes." (I'll see myself out.)
I used most of these and the Yam root one was the only cleanser that suited my dry sensitive skin. The Cosrx low ph was a disaster for mr, stank of tea tree and dried the daylight out of my skin so I used it as body wash. Loved Banila but prefer BoJ and Heimish balms. The Manyo oil which is popular in Japan, made me break out so I threw it away.
@@sansajune8004 It is really popular and works for many people, it just caused me a lot of breakouts but it might not for your, as many seem to like it. might just be my skin did not agree
Aaaargh! I wish I'd watched this before I ordered a load of cleansers from Stylevana! I'm still learning K-Beauty (and skincare in general) and think I may have gone for the wrong things. More like this please - I'd like to see more about moisturisers, especially big heavy thick ones that I enjoy at night. 🙂 💜
For the record, stylevana often takes a long time to process your order, and you can cancel it as long as it’s in the processing state. You just email them or message them in the web page, and they will get back to you within a few days. I’ve done this several times when I have regretted something I’ve ordered, or it went on sale after I ordered it.
I’m sorry but that things you are saying about COSRX are so exaggerated. I think the strong odor and the stripping feeling is so farfetched. I also have dry to combi skin type and super sensitive but so far, it is the mildest and the most effective for me. I am also Southeast Asian which makes me say that this cleanser has made my skin sm better. Also, SLS, which is usually the type of surfactant evident on foaming cleansers is not advisable for dry sensitive skin cause foaming cleansers are made to eliminate excess oil and sebum which is quite absent in a dry skin type. I got all these information from 3 dermatologists to be exact and they all recommended cosrx.
I just opened my second bottle of the yam root cleanser. Back when I was on adapalene it was the ONLY cleanser I could use comfortably (even make prem milk, sioris cream, and cetaphil gentle were painfully drying). Even now that I've switched to a gentler retinoid (BoJ eye serum) it remains my favorite cleanser. No matter what condition my skin is in I know I can rely on it. I get what you mean about no cleanser being truly "hydrating", but I feel like the yam cleanser is THE exception. You mentioned using it on damp skin, and it's not "hydrating" if you use it that way. If I use it on dry skin then slowly add water to emulsify (which is what I typically do) then it feels genuinely hydrating, even after it's rinsed off. I have never found another cleanser that can do that, to the point that, until I discovered this cleanser, I also thought it was impossible.
Thank you for sharing! I feel like they really knocked it out of the park with that release. It is SO gentle!
This was so fun! I really like to play around and try a lot of different cleansing oils and balms (totally agree on their strengths in handling sunscreen and makeup!) but for my second step I’m much pickier having dry skin. My favorite rn it the round lab mugwort cream cleanser bc it’s reasonably affordable ($17/5oz) and accessible. I’m always tempted to save a buck on cleanser but it really does matter when you have dry sensitive skin!!
It absolutely does, yep. It’s funny, for a long time I questioned, “how can something that we use for such a short time be a big deal in our routine?” Oh how it is though!
I may have to try that cream cleanser, it sounds lovely 👀
I love the Banila co cleansing balm occasionally and for travel or the neogen green tea cleansing stick. For my daily double cleansing " washing off all my make up sunscreen and day" I'm in love with Hsnskin pore cleansing oil followed by the bouncy foam of the Pyunkang Yul cleansing foam.
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been eyeing that Hanskin cleansing oil for soooo long, great to hear it’s a nice product!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I absolutely love it period if you immersify it properly. It leaves no residue but doesn't leave you dry either.
Hallo Alice, I have tried all the clear it zero by banila. I like the yellow one the most. Thank you for this. When I go to buy cleansers next year I have some more to think about.
Yep I gotta say, a benefit of this entire category is how long they last! 😁 Have a great week! 💕
I recently received the Isntree cleanser but haven’t used it, yet. I think I will tonight. The rest of them most definitely are not for me due to tea tree and other essential oils or because of my super dry, super sensitive skin. It’s good to know that I’m not missing out on something great. The only balm I’ve tried is from Beauty of Joeson. It’s good. I have no complaints. I’m not excited about it either.
I've only tried the Banila and I didn't like it. The scent didn't bother me ( even though I prefer fragrance free ) but it left a film on my skin. The Banila, I'm from Fig cleansing balm and the Klairs unscented cleansing oil all left that "feels like i just washed my face with butter" feeling lol So far the PAULA'S CHOICE Cleansing balm and the Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm are my absolute favorites. As far as cleansing oils goes, PAULA'S CHOICE is my favorite as well.
Well this makes me excited to hear as I just got that cleansing balm! Thank you for sharing 🥰
@@AliceintheRabbitHole the Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm has such a luxurious look to it. I finally 🙌 got the Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence and I love it. It's not hydrating but it gives my skin a healthy glow ✨️ I got it for $26 on Amazon plus a back up at the same price. I was really interested in the Numbuzin new serum but someone made a comment saying it smells like lemon pledge lol so I decided to pass. It has a stellar ingredient list but I've never been interested in that brand. I've read and seen so many people have severe reactions to their products. I like to stick with brands that are fragrance and essential oils free.
Love your asian skincare reviews! Your skin and makeup 😍 yasss!!!!
Alice, you're giving big "mysterious poet in a smoky French cafe" vibes today.
I read a post on r/skincareaddiction (I think) about how a lot of east Asians tend to have dehydrated but oily skin. Obviously I have no idea how true that is, but it would make sense why foam cleansers and toners are so popular!
Currently I'm trying out the dewytree amino cleansing milk, and I like it! Definitely light cleansing power, but I don't feel as dry throughout the day.
Hope you're feeling better from last week!
Oh interesting! That could indeed explain it. It very much feels like my skin type isn’t very common within Korea itself (which is fine; I do have a lot of favorite drugstore/affordable cream cleansers - can’t complain haha!)
I am, thank you so much 🥰
Foam cleansers ain’t good for dry skin
I agree with you regarding cleansers can not be moisturizing. I just need a cleanser that doesn't leave my skin so dry that it is tight, flaky and itchy after washing. I have very very dry skin and I need a non fuzzy moisturizing cream/oil cleanser.
What do you mean by fuzzy? ☺️
I think the isntree or Stratia velvet milk might be ones to look into!
I absolutely love the Yam Root cleanser. My dry skin just drank it up
It’s so wonderful for dry skin 😍 thank you for sharing
Hi Alice. Hope you're well and having a good day. Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much! Hope you have a great day too ☺️
I’m sold on the yam root cleanser! We have the same skin type and the one cleanser I’ve used for years was actually from Neutrogena and it was recently discontinued. I have 6 left lol but am actively looking for a replacement and many of the cream cleansers I’ve tried leave a residue. Loved the video 😻
Wait which one from Neutrogena?? Was it the cream cleanser in the blue (I think blue??) bottle?
If it is, yep I like the Isntree even more!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole yes! The hydroboost gentle cleansing lotion. It was replaced with an updated milky version that left a horrible residue. I just ordered the Isintree cleanser. Hoping I love it just as much as you do! 😊
I don't really enjoy the experience of cleansing my face, for me with dry skin I like cleansers that don't leave my face dry so I can use other active ingredients that are more aggressive with my skin such as retinol, vitamin C, etc. I also enjoy oil cleansers because they make the cleansing process faster, however I find all oil cleansers to be harsher on my skin. And regarding the foaming clensers, I buy one from La Roche Posay that I really like, it's the lipikar syndet, I think you'd like it a lot, because it's like a cream in contact with the skin, but I don't do double cleansing, I just use the cleansing oil or the lipikar syndet from La Roche Posay, depending on how my skin feels, I use one or the other. Could you make this kind of videos with essences, serums and creams? Alice, what is the name of that app that you say is called huahae or something like that? I hope you have a great day and I send you lots of hugs from Chile 🥰
It’s Hwahae! It’s a very interesting app though I do have to sit here translating everything lol
And yeah it’s funny you mention not loving this step. Tbh it’s the same for me (it’s always sad for me to remove my makeup, which I think is why I do like the ritual of cleansing balms . I dislike removing the makeup, but it must be done. Might as well make a ritual out of it lol!)
Thank you for the rec!
would you make a video about how to navigate hwahae? it would help a lot thank you!
I wonder what other cream cleansers you've tried and your faves ❤❤❤ I wanna know
lol at the baking soda
Maybe I missed you saying it in the video, but do you use the milk cleanser as the first or second cleanser while double cleansing? I have the same skin type so I would love to know!
I plan to get the Yam root cleanser for winter, when my skin is dry. Do you think that the weather and environment is having an effect on what western countries are liking more?
I have sat around pondering the differences between western and eastern cleansers for YEARS lol. It’s a very distinct difference!
I think climate may be a factor? Personal preference as well? Someone else commented that Korean people may tend to have dehydrated/oily skin which I feel also might explain it. Difficult to know, but I will say that Isntree cleanser was pretty game changing in opening up options in K-Beauty for my tricky skin type! (Now I wonder if my fellow Greek/French heritage folks have dry skin. So much to ponder 🤣)
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I am 1/2 polish and my family has what we call dry/oily skin. I think it’s actually dehydrated, but I do people from colder climates tend to have drier skin. But you live in the south and have dry skin. So maybe it is genetics? Skin is so interesting.
15:30 would you say this romoves sunscreen? I don’t like the double cleanse method especially since i don’t wear makeup, would you use this morning and night as a dry skin type person?
Cosrx is $7 at TJ Maxx ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I looove TJ Maxx 🤩 thank you for sharing!
You talk like Anne from Anne with an e
I only cleanse at night so my cleansers seem to last a looong time and, tbh, I usually use whatever my daughter didn't like lol! I'm loving this series and I think it would be great if you did videos on serums, essences (I know those 2 often overlap), moisturizers, etc. K-beauty is endlessly fun to me! Have a great week🥰
YES, they do last forever!! I am so down, although I’m struggling to figure out how on earth I’ll do serums (probably by skin concern, I think? Acne serum, hydration, etc?) Regardless, yup K-Beauty is fun, so these are indeed fun to do 😁 Hope you have a great week too!
19:01 hi @maruiacancer6
I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis, I hope you aren’t feeling too ill 🙏🏻
What is your you tube name? Or is it this one? I’d like to watch your videos. Good luck with them, and you’re probably doing better than what you think! 😊 xxx
@maruiacancer6 I hope you get better soon 🥰
I appreciate the MASSIVE amount of hard work you do! I can always count on you to highlight ingredients, texture, fragrance, pricing/value. You rock it, girl 😍❤️
I'm so sad about the state of things for my face. I react quite heavily to a lot of coconut-derived ingredients, primarily cetearyl alcohol, and it is in SO MANY cleansers and moisturizers. I'm dry and acne prone, would LOVE to try the Vegan Yam Root cleanser from Isntree, but I have a pretty good idea of how it would go. T_T
Wasn’t a fan of the cosrx cleanser either
I think the confusion with milk cleansers comes from the difference between the category in the west vs in Asia.
Not 100% sure about K-beauty, but for J-Beauty the term “Cleansing milk” is a category of cleansers that are used as a first step cleanse to remove make-up and sunscreen and is a more optimal choice for dry skin types as it’s generally less stripping and more gentle than cleansing oils. I would assume K-beauty is similar because I’ve seen milk cleansers from brands like Make P:rem, Laneige, TheFaceShop, etc. that were meant to be used as first step cleanses. However, I think as brands are expanding into a more global market, the terms that they use can change to reflect the global audience so there’s always going to be that confusion. (See Japanese skincare that uses “lotion” to describe “toner”, some newer brands are starting to change that)
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Yes that absolutely makes sense. I remember being very confused by what I would call “toner” being labeled as a “lotion” lol. Makes sense that this phrasing would extend into cleansing also. Thanks so much for sharing!!
According to Kbeauty, I believe the milk cleansers are geared towards the light to no make-up peeps who have oily or combo skin. Their dermatologists believe that oily skin individuals will clog their pores even more with an oil cleanser.
I have oily dry combo with hormonal acne, but I break out every time I reach for that oil cleanser outside the time of the month. My last and only oil cleanser will be out of my routine soon.
I think the milk cleansers are not popular in Asia as Asian skin is typically large pores and oily then prone to sensitivity .
So oil and balm cleansers are more popular ?
That’s my theory at least ( I live in tokyo )
I have super super dry skin so totally understand your need for layers and oil on top of everything at night
I literally wake up and touch my face in the middle of the night abs make sure it’s still “ moist” sometimes I’ll slap on another layer
Thank you for explaining! Lol I know that moisture check in 🤣
the isntree yam root cleanser and Geek&Gorgeous are my holy grails, most cleansers break me out / make me dry but those ones don't !!
Jelly joker!! Yep I love that one too 😁
Which cleanser is best for the dry skin together with the manyo cleansing oil for the double cleansing🙄
Yam root vegan milk cleanser is perfect for my combination skin (oily t-zone, dry cheeks) as it will cleanse just perfectly the oily part and won't strip the dry part. And I love it!
I totally agree with you about the Cos RX good morning cleanser. I was so surprised at how stripping it was on my skin, which is combo but more dry and somewhat sensitive. And for someone who seeks out unscented products, this one smells quite medicinal. A much better option is Dr. Jart+ micro foam (really much more of a gel,) cleanser. I love this product, so mild but thoroughly cleansing.
It’s so funny, I’ve been thinking about how much I did enjoy Dr. Jarts brand (as a consequence of trying the Torriden line that reminds me of it LOL). Dr. Jart does have some hits!
I tried the Banila & Co cleansing balm a few months ago and really liked it.
Great video, thanks 🌷
I am making quesadilas and Spanish rice. Easy !❌️⭕️
Oh that sounds delicious!
Hilariously, my cooking is…fine…because I was vegetarian for 13 years. As a result, I’m so scared to cook meat 😅🤣 and you can probably guess that means I do tend to overcook it. 165 internal temperature? Nah, let’s hit 200…for safety! LOL
I avoid most essential oils, but tea tree kills demodex mites, and I'm rosacea prone, so I have both that CosRx gel and the Purito Defense Barrier gel cleanser, which smells of tea tree but is a little less stripping than the CosRx one.
I also have dry, acne prone skin, and I couldn’t find a K-beauty cleanser that I really loved. Lately I’ve been alternating between PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% and Hero Cosmetics Gentle Milky Cleanser. It’s been working out well for me. love the PanOxyl cuz it’s a creamy benzoyl peroxide wash, and the Hero Cosmetics has PHA so it’s lightly exfoliating.
I’ve been eyeing that Hero cleanser! Thanks for sharing, it does sound like a great choice for acne
Just wondering ... which do you use as the 1st and 2nd cleanse? I have been eyeing that PanOxyl and now Hero.
@@mandywong1408 My cleansing routine usually goes like this:
I like to start with a cleansing oil to remove makeup and sunscreen, but also because I have dry skin I find using an oil is a gentle way to soften and buff away dead flakey skin. I like the Speedy Cleansing Oil by Kose (the one in the pink bottle) cuz it’s affordable and works well.
About twice a week I’ll also use the Blemish Balm by Peace Out on my acne prone areas (my chin and nose). I know that scrubs have kinda been demonized, but I like this one because it uses hydrogenated jojoba oil as its physical exfoliant rather then something rougher like ground up walnut shells or apricot pits. This balm also has salicylic acid as a chemical exfoliant, but because the percentage is not listed it must be less that 0.5% so it’s not strong. (although, I feel it is important to note that I do not have sensitive skin)
How you choose to use the two cleansers I mentioned can really depend on your skin and what your end goal is. You could alternate between the two everyday, only using one at a time as a more gentle approach. OR you could use both during the same routine. Starting with the Hero cleanser will gently exfoliate your skin, prepping it for the PanOxyl wash to be able to penetrate deeper (though in my experience this is a little more drying). Or you could start with the PanOxyl and then cleanse with Hero second to soothe and bring back moisture to your skin. (when I choose to use both cleansers together, I usually prefer to start with PanOxyl and finish with Hero). Although, I don’t know if the order you choose to use these cleansers makes a monumental difference so don’t stress over it.
However, if you choose to use a scrub/exfoliant first like I do, then you don’t need to worry about exfoliating again by starting with the Hero cleanser.
Also, if your cleansing routine is sometimes leaving you dry (and you don’t want to switch cleansers) you could always follow it up by immediately applying a simple serum, toner, or essence containing your favorite humectants (hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, glycerin, etc) I like the Gokujyun Premium Lotion by Hada Labo (this is a Japanese product and I think the translation is just a little different cuz this is NOT what english speakers would call a lotion, it’s more like a thick essence or serum)
Now I fully understand that my cleansing routine is a bit excessive; you do NOT need 5 products to cleanse your face (unless you want to). Really all you need is a cleaning balm/oil to remove makeup and at least one cleanser. If you don’t wear make-up, I personally don’t believe you even need to bother with a balm/oil first.
Sorry for the LONG explanation, but hopefully my suggestions may have been a little helpful. This is what works for my skin, but everyone’s skin is different, so feel free to experiment and find out what works best for you.
Random comment on the Manyo Cleansing Oil. I just found one with limited edition packaging at TJ Maxx. I'm nonbinary...but unfortunately AMAB...so I have to shave my face. I have discovered that this Cleansing Oil also doubles as a shaving oil for me...because it is more thick, it really provides a barrier between my skin and the razor, with zero irritation...and I get a clean shave 🫠
Thank you for sharing! ☺️
I happen to love the Dokdo cleanser! Its one of the few foam cleansers i can use on my dry skin, alongside the etude house soon jung 5.5 cleansing foam, p.calm underpore cleansing foam (LOVING this one right now in summer) and rovectins pore foaming cleanser of which they changed the name of recently to something im not sure of LOL. I find im gravitating towards them a lot right now and youre right-theyre super fun to use! another gel cleanser i keep coming back to is that haruharu cleansing gel- its so gentle on my skin and the bouncy texture is again skintertainment! What i do know about cream/milk cleansers in korea is that people often use them as first cleanser- I dont find them super effective but i suppose some do lol. I like the isntree cleanser but don't use it often as I prefer gels- its great with irritation though! love the manyo product too! beplain comes up a lot on hwahae, and everything ive tried from them ive loved, especially that #1 mung bean cleansing oil and their toner>>> i definitely also understand the "hydrating experience" explanation-i look for a specific sensation in my skin to know if a cleanser is too stripping and i feel that is correlated to that idea. sorry for the long comment i get enthusiastic LOL!
Yes, you get it! It’s a sensation while using it that speaks volumes. Oddly enough, I find cleanser (and moisturizer) to be the two categories where I can decide most quickly how I feel about them. I do have to pay close attention to that cleanse, whereas I can note the moisturizer sensation through the day. With serums/toners, I take weeks to make up my mind haha!
I've been needing to do research on more milk cleansers for the 1st step since I don't wear makeup yet. I'm in my forties and finally feel the need to learn 🤦. It seems like the list is geared towards individuals who wear makeup often.
Id love to try more cleansing oils but unfortunately my first one (and the one im working through) is the boj cleansing oil....yeah I discovered I really dont like the smell of ginseng pretty quickly. The bottle suddenly looked alot bigger after I smelled it 🙃 balms just always make my eyes really foggy
Oh no, aw that really is the problem with scent. It is SO subjective!! Sorry to hear you don’t like the scent 😔
Love the Yam Root Cleanser- the only milk cleanser that gets close to my beloved Biologique Recherche cleansing milk (which cost a “kidney”). So I was truly happy to find an affordable alternative!
Haha yep, I very much relate! My favorites before K-Beauty were…pricey 👀
I think you will love dewy tree cleansing milk
Any chance you’ve tried the isntree to compare? (I do have the dewytree in my YesStyle cart - whenever I go through with my next order lol!)
That cleansing balm is my favorite. I figured it out when I came back to it after awhile. And the scent is light enough that it doesn't bother my asthma, which is not always true.
Yes!! They perfectly balanced that scent. It makes the experience nice without being overwhelming (total side note: have you noticed some mascaras have a ton of fragrance? That is so wild to me - like I really don’t need to be bombarded with floral scents while applying…mascara!?)
I'm here to find Korean cleansing oil for oily acne prone skin..but that last ma:yo is way too costly for us indian..thank you for review ❤
I wish there is a 3rd category in the cleansing oil/balm. I personally really like the Kraves ' makeup re-wined that comes in a tube. It's kinda a gel/oil so doesn't seem like it falls in neither category. I wish there are more cleansing oil/gel/balm that comes in a tube. It's kinda a no mess dispenser and makes it easy to travel with.
I think it’s because there are only two jelly/oil cleaners on the market right now. That second other product being the isntree LHA Jelly oil cleanser.
I recently tried one of those from Pacifica that I really enjoyed (it’s in my last new skincare try ons). Yeah it really is nice to avoid the “where’s my scoop??” game lol!
I haven’t heard good reviews of the isntree jelly cleanser 😭
@@AliceintheRabbitHole No BS Beauty loves the Isntree Jelly. You can find her under that name on TH-cam.
@@oliviaspring9690There is another one that was there first from the Japanese brand Curèl. That brand is also available in some drugstores in the UK.
I hear what you’re saying about moisturizing cleansers but only for most cleansers. The Paula’s choice cleanser in the red bottle (for dry/extra dry skin types) does actually leave me feeling moisturized after I use it. It’s my go-to for winter when my face feels like a shriveled fruit!!
Oh wow, that sounds lovely! Thank you for the rec ☺️
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, as always. ❤ If you’re interested to try, Papa Recipe (korean brand) has a cleansing oil pad, which is quite a different experience compared to the usual oil cleansers.
Oh that sounds so different (which I love). Thank you for the rec! 😃
I really like the Rokkiss One Step Cleansing Balm:) It's an affordable Korean Cleansing balm and it comes with over 150ml of product. Speaking of Rokkiss, I've discovered a lot of Kbeauty indie brands that don't get any hype...
potential video topic 🤔 I love you Alice ❤️ 😘
Can you drop some more recs? I love finding indie brands! 😃
@AliceintheRabbitHole Of course Girl 💅 I will compile a list lol.
12:15 fine..okay in your cooking? I have a son who would totally disagree with..."fine" when it comes to cooking...lol
I tried the torriden gel cleanser thanks to a sample that came with a bazzaal box! lowkey wanna keep my eyes open to grab the full size eventually
The Balanceful one? Is it working for your skin type?
@@rashasarandah1695 i thought it was fine! not stripping has a mint ish scent.
I didn't think you were harsh on the Cos RX. I too hate the smell of tea tree (almost as much as I hate the smell of witch hazel!). This was well timed! I think I'm about to buy the Banila cleansing balm in the ceramide version, have you tried that one? Yes I'm lucky enough to be ok with fragrance in skincare, and I know what you mean about unscented products. I recently had to stop using Holifrog's grand amino cream as it smelt just *awful*. The brand were not at all receptive to my polite feedback either!
Agree on the cosrx cleanser, find it stripping, have half a tube remaining and don’t gravitate towards it, have normal skin( retinol user)
Is the Manyo oil just a make up removal or can I use it in a daily routine just to clean my skin?
Oh my goodness that top is beautiful 🤩
Why can’t I ever find things I like in person at stores 😭 hahaha
How do I get to the website that she’s finding these rankings? I want to look through the gel cleanser section
Watching this while smearing Banila Clean it Zero on my face. 😂
I have oily acne prone skin..❤from India..found this channel..thank you for sharing ❤
I use hadalabo oil cleanser, face theory vit c cream cleanser and eclat salicylic acid cleanser. The yam root looks so interesting though, I think I might try it next
I do use Murad clarifying cleaners when my skin is acting up. Great video. Have a wonderful week ❌️ ⭕️
Thank you! You too! 🥰
Feels like cleansing with a moisturizer, that's what's weirding me out about milk/cream cleansers! My brain is like: u sure this is cleansing???
The gentlest gel i have found is geek and gorgeous jelly joker cleanser. I like that i can be heavyhanded with it (sometimes you just get out more cleanser than you need) and it does not dry my skin out more, just takes more water to get off.
Also thank you for calming be down this night. Aparenty keeping me awake was not enough for my brain, it needed to make me panic over nonsense too. Your familiar voice helped a lot ❤️ (i always find your videos relaxcing and soothing. I think it's because despite being excited and passionate you still come across as calm and relaxed which in turn calms me down)
Yes!! My brain finds it odd; my skin seems to love it. It’s a bit tricky to overcome, I admit!
That’s so funny to hear; I do get that a lot. But I relate to the active night thoughts. I am optimistic by day, but when I’m trying to sleep, phew! Suddenly I remember embarrassing things from 3rd grade… 🤪
That Yam Root Milk Cleanser is my first cleanse jam. I wet ONE hand, add cleanser, rub with dry hand, and apply to dry face. It's a wet/dry compromise that adds just enough water for the process. And I know I've said this before, but Jordan Samuel Matinee Cream Cleanser: to my knowledge, the world's only exception to the "cleansers can't really leave you hydrated" clause. My face feels like the plumpest fruit afterward. Also, completely agree about the surprise harshness of that COSRX cleanser. The more I try that brand, the less I like it. It's now a total pass.
Ah I like your system - I’ll have to try that out!!
Cosrx feels very introductory to me. 🤐 The snail essence held out as a favorite for years, but even I admit Jumiso’s replaced it lol!
I like the Peach Pudding Makeup Cleanser from Peach & Lily. It has a light, whipped texture that I love. Siorus has a milk cleanser.
Not a fan of the CosRX cleanser and I have combo/oily skin type. I ended using it as a body wash.
Good call!
Hi.. i love your videos..please make a video on best copper peptide serums❤❤
I don't spend much on cleansers...since they are on and off....Have to be below $15
I feel ya!
Hi! Can you please put the spelling of the website so I can look up some products? I absolutely love this series… Please keep them coming.
Absolutely! It’s Hwahae (will come up in searching the App Store). When you download it, make sure you save it or it can be hard to find on your phone. Searching the English name works on the app, but not once you have it (it will look like “Qlon” once downloaded). Hope that helps! ☺️
Right now, my favorite cleansers are Tatcha’s Rice Wash and Pacifica’s Vegan Ceramide Face Wash. I will try Isntree’s Yam cleanser when it’s time to repurchase.
This was a super fun video!! ❤❤
Ah that’s two favorites for me too! I suspect you’ll like the isntree (when the time is right, indeed! 😁)
I appreciate you mentioning dry vs oily skin. I’m actually oily skin prone to dehydration, so that IsNtree Yam cleanser might be perfect for my sweet face?
Micellar water or baby wipes are still my go to for second cleanse 🤣
It might be, although I’ve realized I don’t typically deal with dehydration to confirm that. My skin just doesn’t know how to produce its own oils lol
I wonder why micellar water doesn’t get much hype anymore! It works great!
My favorite cleanser is the OG FAB. I use some foaming and gel. I have to wash my face twice a day because I am oily. ❌️⭕️
I always buy FAB on sale!👀
That is absolutely the way to buy FAB! Since discovering their direct website’s deals, I have not bothered buying them anywhere else lol
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Same. Thanks to you!
Clean it zero is in my bathroom right now❤ Love it!
PS - combination skin that leans oily in the summer
Hi Alice ❌️ ⭕️
Idea 💡 a GOAT in each category !! That. Would be a challenge 😂
YES, it is!! I’ve actually been trying to switch up how I do my top 10 products and do that instead…but I keep changing my mind. It’s tough for sure lol!
So odd to me that the CosRx snail mucin cleanser didn’t make the list instead, it’s very gentle!
Right!? I hear absolutely nothing about that one (is it even still on Ulta??) feels so surprising
CosRx Low Ph Gel Cleanser is def too drying.
So it’s not just me, whew 😅
Doesn't Banilla and co have one with smells and a frangerance free options in different color containers.I would stay far from rose, I hate it. I haven't tried it yet, I stick to farmacy cleansing balm I love that one I can even use it alone no film anything and that is important to me and it melts on contact and I love the smells they have, hate that they make them limited edition. For milk cleanser I have been using a the black tea milk cleanser from Ferver a brand at Target and I have really enjoyed it . Right now I'm using the Vegreen rice gel cleanser it doesn't dry your skin out at all and it smells slightly of candy like sugar maybe I didn't notice added frangerance in it on the ingredients list. That is the only Korean cleanser I'm using at the moment. I haven't really got along with alot of Korean cleansers but I will try more. O it doesn't hardly foam at all.
Ooooooh, a drugstore milk cleanser?! That’s so up my alley lol (still, I have no idea why I love drugstore cleansers so much lol!) Although Vegreen’s sounds lovely too, and I’ve loved their products.
And yep, I have seen Banila do some cute samplers of the other options, and I actually did make an order once but it got cancelled LOL. So I never bothered again 🤣😂 (like…ok you don’t want me to buy this, I SEE HOW IT IS lmao). Maybe someday!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Yes girl u will like that Ferver black tea milk cleanser from target. I told you that you needed to try it last year when I discovered it but I think u forgot. I got it instore at Target . Which is very convenient also .
LOL it's a sign that you didn't need that binilla and co I guess 🤣
What is the name.of Korean website please with ratings?
Hwahae ☺️
Yes more please ❌️⭕️
Alice, I love this series and I love you! You are so thorough and ur recommendations always work well for me. For cleansers, tho I have combo to dry skin, I do need a foaming after my balm or oil… it’s in my head i know, but otherwise I don’t feel clean! Would love a new video on growth factors.
I tend to feel that way too. Skin1004 has a cleansing oil that they say can be all-in-one (and it is), but I still have to fight with my brain on skipping the second cleanser 🤣
Do you cleanse with both the CeraVe benzoyl peroxide and one of these? I'm also dry and acne prone and always feel torn on which issue to address each day in the cleanser step.
Yes I alternate! Not on the same night, but I use the cerave at least 2-3x a week, evenings only
Oh how I feel you on the struggle of “which issue do I tackle today?” Our skin type is hard to find the right balance!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Sad, because I feel like the ad copy practically writes itself. Use that same desert skin image they always do, then throw in some "come-dunes."
(I'll see myself out.)
You look very chic today! You skin and makeup are lovely💕
Thank you so much ☺️
How you you spell the app name? I'm curious and want to pursue it :)
Hwahae. Everything is in korean.
@@veethau1218 ahh, thanks! Maybe I'll have my sister's friend translate for me 😅🙏
I used most of these and the Yam root one was the only cleanser that suited my dry sensitive skin. The Cosrx low ph was a disaster for mr, stank of tea tree and dried the daylight out of my skin so I used it as body wash. Loved Banila but prefer BoJ and Heimish balms. The Manyo oil which is popular in Japan, made me break out so I threw it away.
Thank you for sharing! Yeahhh I had such higher expectations for the cosrx 😔
Ono. I just bought the manyo oil.....
@@sansajune8004 It is really popular and works for many people, it just caused me a lot of breakouts but it might not for your, as many seem to like it. might just be my skin did not agree
Thank you for the hack on foaming cleansers. I use this hack all the time.
Happy to help! It’s the only way for me lol
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Aaaargh! I wish I'd watched this before I ordered a load of cleansers from Stylevana! I'm still learning K-Beauty (and skincare in general) and think I may have gone for the wrong things.
More like this please - I'd like to see more about moisturisers, especially big heavy thick ones that I enjoy at night. 🙂
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Ooh my favorite types of moisturizers 😁
It's not K Beauty (Pyunkang Yul has good ones) but the Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Cream is fantastic and affordable.
For the record, stylevana often takes a long time to process your order, and you can cancel it as long as it’s in the processing state. You just email them or message them in the web page, and they will get back to you within a few days. I’ve done this several times when I have regretted something I’ve ordered, or it went on sale after I ordered it.
The yam root line is so interesting to me. Have to check it out next order!
It really is SO different 😃
Amore pacific rice powder
That’s a great one!
What is the app called?
Hwahae ☺️
Love the yam root cleanser. ❤❤❤
I’m so glad they released it, imo there was a need for the MOST gentle cleanser from K-Beauty. Isntree came through!
I’m sorry but that things you are saying about COSRX are so exaggerated. I think the strong odor and the stripping feeling is so farfetched. I also have dry to combi skin type and super sensitive but so far, it is the mildest and the most effective for me. I am also Southeast Asian which makes me say that this cleanser has made my skin sm better.
Also, SLS, which is usually the type of surfactant evident on foaming cleansers is not advisable for dry sensitive skin cause foaming cleansers are made to eliminate excess oil and sebum which is quite absent in a dry skin type.
I got all these information from 3 dermatologists to be exact and they all recommended cosrx.
are we all just ignore how annoying the way she speaks is?
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