french pharmacy skincare is thee bestt i tried the bioderma ato derm cream and so far its amazing! the ingredients are sooo good plus it feels silky and has a glowy finish! I hope it just doesn't break me out otherwise the ingredients and usage experience are 10/10 it has niacinamide, probiotics and algae extract. l really want to try avene products too:( sadly they're mot available at the moment in my area
They are great, yes, and I like to use La Roche Posay a lot. Especially their cleansers and moisturizers are fantastic. But it is also a different approach to The Ordinary and all the other brands. Edit: and yes, the main issue is that they are not available broadly and are also a bit expensive 😕
He Melissa, ich finde avene hat grundsätzlich sehr gute Produkte. Ich nutze das Thermalwasser und die Augencreme und bin sehr zufrieden. Das Thermalwasser ist so herrlich kühlend, habe Couperose rozea Haut. Danke für das interessante Video 😊💜🌼
No, but that one looks very interesting. Thanks for letting me know! I usually do not look at any new product launches; I look at what is working and whats not or what I can combine so that people can recreate it since I am not affiliated with anyone 😉
Dear Mellisa... Can we use niacinamide, azelaic acid and tretinoin cream same time together... For acne and acne spots..?? If yes.. Thn in what order....????
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet yeah i want to use it for acne spots... No, doctor didn't recommended me this.. But I read somewhere it works well for hyperpigmentation.... And its 2%
Hey melissa, im a huge fan of your work. Just wanted to know whats the best cleansers i could easily get in India for Oily sensitive and acne prone skin. I had been using cetaphil but they changed their formulation and now it doesnt work for me.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet let me see if the ingredients are okay, and i was thinking of buying Simple kind to skin refreshing face wash, whats your opinion on it?
I can’t find a cleanser for combo oily acne skin, without salicylic acid. I mean a good cleaner that doesn’t make the skin oily and it works well with azelaic acid, retinol etc 😢 I had this one and I’ve tried sooo many cleansers. Now I have thoughts on Avene xeracalm nutrition. I’m worried because it’s for body and face and I’ve heard that is better to avoid products that were made for body.
Hey Melissa, I have hypersensitive dry skin and im currently using the LRP Toleraine face wash, which is great! But not hydrating enough. Id like to try an oil cleanser to see if it’ll hydrate my skin more. As i sometimes use the LRP light sunscreen(i never wear makeup) do you suggest i double cleanse with an oil first then my LRP Toleraine? Im a bit confused in what i should do? I also saw that Avene has an oil cleanser, do you suggest i solely try that over my LRP Tolearine.. thankyou for your help! :)
I would recommend using something like the Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm or their oil cleanser. You can use these cleansers on their own. I usually apply them before hopping into the shower in the evening and then simply rinse them off while showering. This method is gentle and should work best.
Hiii!! I’m really confused, I saw that this product was meant to be a makeup remover, but after seeing this video I think this is also a face wash, right? I’m looking for a face wash (that I can rinse off) for dry skin, this great for that? Thanksss
Cleansing milk is a type of facial cleanser that is designed to gently remove makeup, dirt, and oils from your skin without the need for a rinse-off step. This is due to the specific formulation of cleansing milks, which are typically more hydrating and less stripping than other types of facial cleansers. Cleansing milk can be gently wiped away with a soft cloth or cotton pad.
I am using retinol from Cerave....Nd I want to start skin cycling.....like exfoliating/retinol/ hydration/ hydration/ ..... So I want to ask...which ingredients should I apply in day time... regular...will it be Okey to vitamin c serum?
Don't think so much about this crap, just some stuff they made to get attention. But can you list your products or let me know your current skincare routine so I can help you figure out a suitable routine?
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet the ordinary Hyaluronic....the ordinary niacinamide... Paula's choice bha...Cerave retinol...the ordinary asrobic acid........these are the product I want to continue but unavailable to figureout how to alternate these inn day and night time routine.
So, use Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C in the AM and alternate between PC BHA and Retinol in the evening. Use Niacinamide in the evening too, after PC BHA but before your Retinol :)
Hey, should I use a moisturizer after this in the morning if I have combination skin or I wouldn’t need one? Please help I bought the product without research and now I am confused.
Can you help me?? My under eye puffiness was nvr for while day. Normally it gets better as the day progress , but after using ordinary Retinol under eye for 20 days made them more puffy so I stopped using retinol under my eyes. From last 2 week's using their caffiene solution and noticing them even puffier. Plz suggest me what to do??
If that's the case, avoid applying the Retinol and Caffeine Solution under the eyes. The concentration may be too potent for you, or you have a sensitive eye contour.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I stopped retinol and put nothing on it for 10 days apart from ordinary moisturiser still eyes were puffy. I stopped putting their moisturiser too now. Lets see I am gonna try caffiene solution with hyaluronic acid for 1 week now and thn stop everything under eye of it didn't work.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I have very sensitive acne prone skin with mild rosacea so i’m looking for replacement to oil cleanser because I don’t want to double cleanse as that will make my skin more dry and itch. That’s why I’m wondering if this product is as good as cleansing oils/balm. I’m using a cleansing oil right now that says no need to double cleanse but I’m breaking out from it and irritating my skin.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I don’t get hormonal acne anymore since being put on birth control and retin-A (i rarely use the cream though and haven’t for the past month or so) So i was not getting hormonal breakouts on my chin anymore while using the same skincare i was on, until i introduced this product (kose softymo). I was getting breakouts (the kinds with pus) on my chin again and in places i don’t ever like near my nostril. That’s how i knew if a product was breaking me out before when I was still suffering from hormonal acne. I break out in places I rarely do. I introduced the cleansing oil again for blackheads on my nose. So idk if the claim of no need to double cleanse is false and if I’m breaking out from any residue or its a purge phase. So i’m on a lookout right now for a new cleanser while i figure it out. Btw a lot of affordable dermatologist recommended brands for sensitive skin cleansers like Cetaphil, Cereve, LRP etc stings my skin. so yeah its been complicated finding the right one that is affordable lol
@@choux7746 Have you ever tried balm cleansers instead? Like The Ordinary, Paula's Choice or Beauty of Joseon, etc...( those are some of my favourites - especially BoJ.) as I prefer balm over oil cleansers. Also, using a gentle/soft washcloth can help to remove the residue from the skin. See here: How to use a Cleansing Balm: th-cam.com/video/b00qoUmSgQg/w-d-xo.html
Also I tried the simple micellar gel wash too and It's also very good non stripping,non foaming perfect for tretinoin users like me! I shared because I promised to share the reviews with you 🙊 do try them!!
It isn't easy to get these products for me, and shipping costs are currently so expensive that it is really not worth it. So I bought Garnier and Bioderma to try since they are local. But will keep it in mind for the future.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet it's ok :( sometimes it's also hard for me to buy things that people in Uk or US have access to. Only some brands are available in my country unfortunately,others are sooo hella expensive I cannot tell🤣💔
Yes, things from the UK and US are also costly here now that shipping costs are so high, and we also need to pay additional taxes now. So a 10-dollar product could cost now 20 dollars or even more. So basically a 100% increase. But you could also buy local brands if any good ones are available; they most often use the same ingredients. It is just that American or western brands put a lot into marketing. Still, they are usually not any better; it's often just a bubble created around them.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I agree! but I've tried so many local brands and I ended up throwing in the trash! Local products available here are not good honestly! just a waste of money :( anyways,it differs from country to country some countries have really nice local brands , and those which are actually good and does work are sooo expensive like you could buy International brands in such prices! that's why🙂
french pharmacy skincare is thee bestt
i tried the bioderma ato derm cream and so far its amazing!
the ingredients are sooo good plus it feels silky and has a glowy finish!
I hope it just doesn't break me out otherwise the ingredients and usage experience are 10/10
it has niacinamide, probiotics and algae extract. l really want to try avene products too:( sadly they're mot available at the moment in my area
They are great, yes, and I like to use La Roche Posay a lot. Especially their cleansers and moisturizers are fantastic. But it is also a different approach to The Ordinary and all the other brands.
Edit: and yes, the main issue is that they are not available broadly and are also a bit expensive 😕
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet completely agreed
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I've heard alot about lrp cicaplast and their cleansers
He Melissa, ich finde avene hat grundsätzlich sehr gute Produkte. Ich nutze das Thermalwasser und die Augencreme und bin sehr zufrieden. Das Thermalwasser ist so herrlich kühlend, habe Couperose rozea Haut. Danke für das interessante Video 😊💜🌼
Hallo Esther, ja, das stimmt. Habe das Thermalwasser auch noch und die Augencreme habe ich noch nicht probiert.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet 👍sehr zu empfehlen 😊
schaue ich mir mal an, danke 🙂
Hi Melissa! Did you see the new xeracalm cleansing oil?
No, but that one looks very interesting. Thanks for letting me know!
I usually do not look at any new product launches; I look at what is working and whats not or what I can combine so that people can recreate it since I am not affiliated with anyone 😉
Would this remove mineral spf?
No, it's better to use a balm cleanser. Consider something like the Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm or the G&G Mighty Melt Cleansing Balm.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet Thanks 🙂
Can you wash your face first then wipe it dry then use this lotion cleanser?
Yes
Dear Mellisa... Can we use niacinamide, azelaic acid and tretinoin cream same time together... For acne and acne spots..?? If yes.. Thn in what order....????
No, if you use tretinoin, you don't need to use Azelaic Acid. And if you want to use Niacinamide, use it in the morning.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet ok..
Can i use 12% sodium ascorbyl phosphate serum and hydroquinone cream together in AM skin care for acne spots...???
@@VHentertainment999 Do you use a Hydroquinone cream for acne spots? Did you get this cream from your doctor?
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet yeah i want to use it for acne spots... No, doctor didn't recommended me this.. But I read somewhere it works well for hyperpigmentation.... And its 2%
@@VHentertainment999 It would be best if you were careful with such treatments; they can do more harm than good when not supervised by a professional.
Hey melissa, im a huge fan of your work.
Just wanted to know whats the best cleansers i could easily get in India for Oily sensitive and acne prone skin. I had been using cetaphil but they changed their formulation and now it doesnt work for me.
Hey! :)
Well, I wanted to say Cetaphil😉
What about Minimalist or Neutrogena?
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet let me see if the ingredients are okay, and i was thinking of buying Simple kind to skin refreshing face wash, whats your opinion on it?
@@SahilKhan-xn1vx I haven't tried that one because it's not directly available to me.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet oh okay
I can’t find a cleanser for combo oily acne skin, without salicylic acid. I mean a good cleaner that doesn’t make the skin oily and it works well with azelaic acid, retinol etc 😢 I had this one and I’ve tried sooo many cleansers. Now I have thoughts on Avene xeracalm nutrition. I’m worried because it’s for body and face and I’ve heard that is better to avoid products that were made for body.
Check out The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser or Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Cleanser - I love these two!
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I’m gonna try TO. Thank you 🙏
Hey Melissa, I have hypersensitive dry skin and im currently using the LRP Toleraine face wash, which is great! But not hydrating enough. Id like to try an oil cleanser to see if it’ll hydrate my skin more. As i sometimes use the LRP light sunscreen(i never wear makeup) do you suggest i double cleanse with an oil first then my LRP Toleraine? Im a bit confused in what i should do? I also saw that Avene has an oil cleanser, do you suggest i solely try that over my LRP Tolearine.. thankyou for your help! :)
I would recommend using something like the Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm or their oil cleanser. You can use these cleansers on their own. I usually apply them before hopping into the shower in the evening and then simply rinse them off while showering. This method is gentle and should work best.
Hiii!! I’m really confused, I saw that this product was meant to be a makeup remover, but after seeing this video I think this is also a face wash, right? I’m looking for a face wash (that I can rinse off) for dry skin, this great for that? Thanksss
Hey! :) Yes, it can be used both for makeup removal and face washing. :)
It's a cleanser that you don't have to wash off with water ?
Cleansing milk is a type of facial cleanser that is designed to gently remove makeup, dirt, and oils from your skin without the need for a rinse-off step. This is due to the specific formulation of cleansing milks, which are typically more hydrating and less stripping than other types of facial cleansers. Cleansing milk can be gently wiped away with a soft cloth or cotton pad.
I am using retinol from Cerave....Nd I want to start skin cycling.....like exfoliating/retinol/ hydration/ hydration/ .....
So I want to ask...which ingredients should I apply in day time... regular...will it be Okey to vitamin c serum?
Don't think so much about this crap, just some stuff they made to get attention.
But can you list your products or let me know your current skincare routine so I can help you figure out a suitable routine?
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet the ordinary Hyaluronic....the ordinary niacinamide... Paula's choice bha...Cerave retinol...the ordinary asrobic acid........these are the product I want to continue but unavailable to figureout how to alternate these inn day and night time routine.
So, use Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C in the AM and alternate between PC BHA and Retinol in the evening. Use Niacinamide in the evening too, after PC BHA but before your Retinol :)
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet thank you sooo much 🥺🥺🥺...as always for helping ❤️
Should the washcloth be wet before using it or should you use a dry washcloth to wipe your face? Or is either way okay?
I prefer to wet it, then squeezing it out before wiping it all over my face and neck :)
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet Got it. Thanks!:)
@@nubiac7329
Hey, should I use a moisturizer after this in the morning if I have combination skin or I wouldn’t need one? Please help I bought the product without research and now I am confused.
generally not, the cleansing milk should be enough.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet without wiping it with water right? thank you for your responses.
@@ruthelias6169 You can remove it the dry way with a cotton pad, towel or tissue or rinse it off :)
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet thank you. you are the best
@@ruthelias6169
Can you help me?? My under eye puffiness was nvr for while day. Normally it gets better as the day progress , but after using ordinary Retinol under eye for 20 days made them more puffy so I stopped using retinol under my eyes. From last 2 week's using their caffiene solution and noticing them even puffier. Plz suggest me what to do??
If that's the case, avoid applying the Retinol and Caffeine Solution under the eyes. The concentration may be too potent for you, or you have a sensitive eye contour.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I stopped retinol and put nothing on it for 10 days apart from ordinary moisturiser still eyes were puffy. I stopped putting their moisturiser too now. Lets see I am gonna try caffiene solution with hyaluronic acid for 1 week now and thn stop everything under eye of it didn't work.
@@sunnychoudhary1323 Do you feel like it has irritated your eye contour?
Has anything else changed in your routine? Like stress or less sleep?
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet yes less sleep and changed routine too.
@@sunnychoudhary1323 This can have an impact on the eye contour as well - at least for me.
Does this clean pores like cleansing oil?
Hm...I think that it is very gentle, so if you have oily skin, either look for an oil or balm cleanser or a regular foaming cleanser :)
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I have very sensitive acne prone skin with mild rosacea so i’m looking for replacement to oil cleanser because I don’t want to double cleanse as that will make my skin more dry and itch. That’s why I’m wondering if this product is as good as cleansing oils/balm. I’m using a cleansing oil right now that says no need to double cleanse but I’m breaking out from it and irritating my skin.
@@choux7746 If you have acne-prone skin, how do you know if the cleanser is breaking you out?
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I don’t get hormonal acne anymore since being put on birth control and retin-A (i rarely use the cream though and haven’t for the past month or so) So i was not getting hormonal breakouts on my chin anymore while using the same skincare i was on, until i introduced this product (kose softymo).
I was getting breakouts (the kinds with pus) on my chin again and in places i don’t ever like near my nostril. That’s how i knew if a product was breaking me out before when I was still suffering from hormonal acne. I break out in places I rarely do.
I introduced the cleansing oil again for blackheads on my nose. So idk if the claim of no need to double cleanse is false and if I’m breaking out from any residue or its a purge phase. So i’m on a lookout right now for a new cleanser while i figure it out.
Btw a lot of affordable dermatologist recommended brands for sensitive skin cleansers like Cetaphil, Cereve, LRP etc stings my skin. so yeah its been complicated finding the right one that is affordable lol
@@choux7746 Have you ever tried balm cleansers instead? Like The Ordinary, Paula's Choice or Beauty of Joseon, etc...( those are some of my favourites - especially BoJ.) as I prefer balm over oil cleansers. Also, using a gentle/soft washcloth can help to remove the residue from the skin.
See here:
How to use a Cleansing Balm: th-cam.com/video/b00qoUmSgQg/w-d-xo.html
Also I tried the simple micellar gel wash too and It's also very good
non stripping,non foaming perfect for tretinoin users like me!
I shared because I promised to share the reviews with you 🙊 do try them!!
It isn't easy to get these products for me, and shipping costs are currently so expensive that it is really not worth it. So I bought Garnier and Bioderma to try since they are local. But will keep it in mind for the future.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet it's ok :(
sometimes it's also hard for me to buy things that people in Uk or US have access to.
Only some brands are available in my country unfortunately,others are sooo hella expensive I cannot tell🤣💔
the ordinary which is considered as an affordable brand is also very expensive here so yeah:)
Yes, things from the UK and US are also costly here now that shipping costs are so high, and we also need to pay additional taxes now. So a 10-dollar product could cost now 20 dollars or even more. So basically a 100% increase.
But you could also buy local brands if any good ones are available; they most often use the same ingredients. It is just that American or western brands put a lot into marketing. Still, they are usually not any better; it's often just a bubble created around them.
@@MelissaVanDijkTheSkinDiet I agree! but I've tried so many local brands and I ended up throwing in the trash!
Local products available here are not good honestly! just a waste of money :(
anyways,it differs from country to country some countries have really nice local brands ,
and those which are actually good and does work are sooo expensive
like you could buy International brands in such prices! that's why🙂
Skin milky and hair silky. Thats Melissa for you. 🤣😀
😂