This needs to go viral, at least for your what not to do list. People still believe most of these!! I grew out of my acne but not until my 40s. If I knew then what I know now! Gentle cleansing, micellar water and oils: squalane and rose hip seed. Thanks Alice!!
YUP absolutely all of those for me also! I usually don't use rose hip in the summer months but it's in the oil blend I'm currently using from Pixi - it's a lovely blend and reminded me how great that oil is!
M.S. in nutrition - that explains why you're the only beautuber I can stand to listen to talk about nutrition. I also have my M.S. in nutrition (I'm an RD), and it sucks when I have to unsubscribe from someone I like because they start posting videos "educating" about how great Keto is 😬
Haha you definitely understand then! I am so happy I pursued that interest - what I learned is invaluable (even if the best way I could summarize it is, "balance is key") But it is SO flustering that people come to me for validation on fad diets. No, they're all terrible, extreme dieting will always do more harm than good - that is always going to be the answer!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Yes! And I think there needs to be more research on *why* so many people are drawn to fad diets over and over. That's the real problem.
Agreed! I have a feeling it's hype/marketing. "Lose 10 pounds in 3 days!" sounds so very nice...except it's physically impossible 😐 But "slow and steady wins the race" has never been the best campaign for anything, even if it's the absolute truth.
@@sharroon7574 On the keto diet, you're forcing your body to use fat and protein as its main energy source, which is a big shift. There's an adjustment period where your body has "learn the new system", or produce the necessary enzymes to keep up - it's more commonly known as "the keto flu".
I hate when people tell me that if have clear skin of I stopped wearing makeup, my skin usually has less breakouts when wear makeup because I leave my face alone instead of stopping in every mirror I pass to pick at it!
All my pillow cases were bleached as a teenager. I grew up rubbing Sea Breeze on my face twice a day after “washing” with Noxema (how is that product still on the market?). I also sat in the sun to dry out my acne (and I figured having a red face would help my acne blend in and not be as noticeable). I live in Colorado and a dermatologist told my daughter not to use anything with oil, after I mentioned I have seen people say that oil helped their skin regulate it’s own oil better. Have you done a video on what oils are good for different skin issues (like oils high in linoleic vs oleic fatty acids)? Some people swear coconut oil is the best thing while others say it’s highly comedogenic, so it’s confusing. I don’t want to break out just because I’m curious if it will break me out. Also, mineral oil - it’s considered “bad”, but isn’t the molecule too big to penetrate the skin? Or is it just trapping crap inside your pores? Thanks!!
The opinions on oils are so conflicting! I AM a fan of mineral oil though - I've used it without problems (my only issue is when I see it being a primary ingredient in an expensive product. It's cheap! And amazing to me when people spend hundreds on mineral oil products but fear Vaseline! I digress though lol) As for coconut oil, I'm testing Kopari after Pixi. I want to see for myself what coconut oil does on my tricky skin. I'll do the testing for breakouts so you don't have to lol! (Send good skin vibes 🙏😂)
What a great and educational video, everyone who struggles with acne should see this! So many myths you mentioned we have all heard or tried, about time they get debunked! 🙏
Your videos are always so informative. I don’t usually have acne but once in a while when I’m stressed I will have flare ups. I was stressed for most of the three years of law school and my doctor prescribed Retin-A and it worked wonders for me. She also told me to always remember to wear sunscreen.
Great advice! Just wanted to say I use the Cosrx pimple patches and they don’t require me to lance my skin before usage, they tend to remove the gunk overnight on their own but I’ve used the patochology patches and they do absolutely nothing for the pimple!
Oh interesting!! The CosRX is on my list to try. I've almost finished with my 3rd box of the Patchology and that is what's been hit or miss for me. Will be interesting to compare them! 🤔🤔
1. After your Hum nutrition video I went and bought the probiotics and the tumeric glow vitamins I had zero expectations and after 2 weeks my skin looks amazing !! I am shocked! 2. I went through some horrible acne after moving from the Midwest to the south, it was so bad 😢. My mother in law told me that I should lay in a tanning bed to dry it out. I had no idea how to respond, lol!
Oh yay, happy to hear it worked for you! (and sounds like your experience was like mine with the surprise reaction haha). A tanning bed, yikes! I think I would have turned into shocked pikachu face lol
I wish we all as human have empathy for people with acne. I dealt with adult acne(with few hormonal ones every month) and it bothered me. With can all show some compassion towards people dealing with any insecurity for that matter not just caused by acne. This is a great video. Myth buster and what actually works.
Absolutely. I've seen some terrible comments towards people with acne - perceptions about hygiene in particular. It's very frustrating (and incorrect!)
Thank you for confirming my suspicions w. The AHA thing!!! I knew ‘purging’ was a thing.. but I have been using the pixi glow tonic for nearly two months now.. & it actually helps so much w. my acne! I never really had any purging from it. But now that I’ve added the farmacy honey moon glow my skin is AWFUL w. Nasty breakouts. I’ve been going back & forth between purging or damaging my skin barrier. I’m still learning as I go 😂😂 but your channel has been such a wealth of knowledge for me!
I expected to LOVE Honeymoon Glow. Instead, I returned it (complete with guilty face to sales associate, "I'm so sorry I'm making a return 😭😭" lol). Practically unpopular opinion, but it didn't work for me! However, speaking of Pixi, I thought I would give the Glow Tonic serum a try and it's going very well - still early on saying what the results will be, but at least it doesn't sting the way Honeymoon Glow did.
AliceintheRabbitHole I’ve loved a lot of farmacy products.. so my expectations are pretty high w. The honeymoon glow!! I’ve only used it that one time, so I’ll have to give it another shot once my skin is ready for it 😂 I’m really excited to see your video on pixi!!! They’re products seem to be really well thought out! Have you ever tried their cleansing balms? I don’t usually splurge on make up removers, so I don’t want to keep purchasing the farmacy one (just go thru it too quickly) I’ve been curious about pixi’s though! I’ll be keeping an eye out for your pixi review 😍😍
Saved this on YT. And emailed myself a hyperlink. And copied it to my Notes. Can you tell I think it's really informative and know I'll want to reference it the next time I break out
Probiotics are absolutely the very best! My doc recommended Align probiotics for a stomach issue I was having and I noticed my skin started to look really nice. As it turns out some meds have really awesome side effects!
Great tips Alice. I’m 43 and deal with occasional hormonal acne. I mix Differin and.05% Retin-a cream and apply it at night after my other skin care products. This has done more than anything else for me. I also use a tiny amount of Differin in the day just on any pimples if needed. Of course, I always apply plenty of sunscreen. It took me a long time to build up to this. I used Differin only for about a year and a half. It’s really great for hormonal acne and hyperpigmentation which I also have. It didn’t do a lot for fine lines so I switched to Retin-a and found it was not as good at treating my hormonal acne and hyperpigmentation. Dr Davin Lim did a video on Retin-a and mentioned you could mix different strengths when trying to increase your dose so I asked him about mixing Retin-a and Differin and he said it was fine if my skin could tolerate it. It actually works great for me. Differin is more gentle than Retin-a in my experience so my skin is happier mixing the two than using the Retin-a alone. Sorry my post is so long. Hope you’re having a good weekend 😊.
Don't feel the need to apologize for a long comment; this is the rabbit hole - we like deep thoughts here! 😂 That's quite fascinating to me as I didn't know you can mix the two (but it really is a matter of what your skin can handle!) It does make sense though, as tret is more often used for anti-aging and adapalene for acne. And yeah, as long as you're using SPF - i can see how it would work well! Thank you for sharing!
Holy crap I did ALL of the worst things when I was young! Sunning, overwashing and scrubs and Seabreeze, and avoiding all oils. No younger self, everything you heard and tried was wrong 😩
Yup, and that was the recommended advice! EEEP the things we did to our skin years ago 😱😱 Thank goodness for science/research and getting a better understanding of how to treat our skin!
It's such a frustrating combo too - tough to strike a balance of skincare products that are hydrating but not TOO much, and dries out acne but not my skin!
Hi, Pixi Rose Cream Cleanser isn't safe to use. It contains BHT. BHT is a toluene based ingredient. Thank you very much for your time and product information. I have been wanting to try the PTR Retinol Fusion PM serum.
The BHT is at an extremely low percentage (per law) and personally, I'm pro-preservatives in skincare (imo it's better than the alternative of mold/bacteria!) But I respect your opinion and try to mention controversial ingredients PM Fusion really is amazing!
I switched from the body shop’s tea tree oil to the Jason’s 100% tea tree oil and learned my lesson that first night after trying to apply it the same way. I had to run back to the bathroom to wash it off it was so intense my eyes were even red and watering. It is absolutely amazing on my breakouts and seriously helped clear up my skin after some pretty serious adult acne breakouts. I will say be very cautious when applying and patch test to see how much you need to dilute it and make sure you have a very strong moisturizing routine after. I have oily skin and at night when I use the tea tree oil I will still use a slightly thicker moisturizer and a few drops of rose hip oil and its created a rly nice balance that controls the spots I can get but my skin is also taken care of and moisturized.
Hi Alice! Questions on the Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM Serum: 1) Do you recall purging from it? I want to try it for my adult acne, I am an "Acne Lifer". 2) At most places it costs about $65 an ounce. How long does an ounce last if used daily or every other day? 3) Due to cost of the single ounce being so high, I wonder if going for the QVC deal with the giant 6.7 oz for $126 is a good idea, or is that more than a human could use in a year? 4) I watched another one of your videos where you mention you find great deals on it for REALLY CHEAP, can you give us some tips on where to find the 1 oz sizes for a better price that $65? 5) In the other video, you also mentioned liking the Strivectin Star Light Retinol Oil. Any opinion on comparing PTR vs. Strivectin for keeping your skin clear of acne? Thanks :) P.S. I am new to your videos, but love, love, love them! You very fast and hard hitting at providing viewers with so much helpful information, facts, and opinions packed into each video, it is amazing! You say it like it is and are so well balanced with your commentary, I am a new fan!
I don't recall purging from it actually, but it may have been because I had already been using other forms of retinol. As for the price: the deal is, when PTR's own website runs their sales (Black Friday and July 4th), the .4oz serum goes on sale for around $5. As you can imagine, it's an INCREDIBLY good deal! Now, the problem is, it does sell out. So you kind of have to plan on it and get there early. There's a bit of a sad addendum to this in that I noticed it was missing from the last sale!! So I'm crossing every finger in hoping that deal isn't the past! I bought 10 in the last July 4th sale and I'm on my last bottle - so that makes around 4 oz total in a year (although I do stop retinol if I'm using another retinol in a trial - so it's hard to gauge that amount with great certainty). As for the Strivectin oil, I talked about finishing it in my last empties video. I really adored that product, but the end of the bottle was frustrating. It's a minor grief, but I'd be quite mad about the difficulty of getting the last few drops from the bottle had I paid $99 for it. Still, I'd grab it in a heartbeat if it was included in a 50% off sale. I'm not sure if this speaks more of the product or my cut off of what I'll personally spend 😂😂 Hope that helps!
Dairy is the #1 trigger for me for my hormonal acne, i've had it for 20 years and i get tons of micro breakouts and then a few pustules the next day after so it's just not worth it to me my skin gets red and itchy and it makes my face really unhappy. It's just much less when i avoid all dairy
That doesn't sound fun! Glad to hear you figured out what upsets your skin. I think that's one of the hardest parts of acne - figuring out what causes it for us as one person, vs what triggers it for others!
Glowbiotics serum sounds like it could be good for my ageing skin. I just looked at their website and the products all look promising. I hope your having a great weekend, so far Alice!
Baby girl, you can save money on those hydrocolloid patches by springing for hydrocolloid bandage sheets on Amazon. For ten bucks, you can get 10 4x4 inch sheets of the stuff. Granted, you have to cut it, but it really is a great value. I bought a pack last September and I'm about to buy myself another pack, but you'll probably have to use less than I did (it's been rough hahaha)
I really should try that! I placed a Yesstyle order for CosRX's patches - definitely cheaper than buying from Ulta/Patchology but a little bit of a wait. That does sound like a waaaay better value though 🤔🤔
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I was hesitant at first, too, but I've found that the sheets are strangely more effective than the patches? When I was cleaning, I found a package of patches and I used them but they weren't quite the same. I was drunk and used them out of convenience because I didn't want to take the time to cut a piece out of a sheet haha. Maybe it was just a placebo thing - the sheets are about twice as thick as the patches, but they also adhere much better I think. Anyway, I'm just so glad I made the switch so I wanted to share 😘
That makes a ton of sense - if they're thicker, they might absorb more? Ok I'm making this higher priority! Thank you for the tip, i'm excited to see how it compares!
Great video 💜💕💛 you know what is crazy is when I was younger I went to the doctor because of my breakouts and he told me to wash my face with shampoo while I'm in the shower now that Im older and learning so much just from TH-cam alone I can't believe he told me that or didn't recommend me to someone else 💙💛💟💚💜
Mario badescu is my friend. I do use salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide when I'm fighting a tough one. I wash my face twice a day. That being said, I am combo leaning towards oily. I have breakouts I don't have acne. I have tried the patches, now it makes sense, sometimes they do work sometimes they don't. I think tea tree is an option I haven't tried. But I have really sensitive skin. AHA's usually burn my skin. And I am one of the people that clay masks do you work for. Not all of them, LOL. Great video Alice. Have a wonderful afternoon...❌✖❌
I would probably not recommend Tea Tree Oil to you tbh! It's a bit of a dangerous game: one that works, but could make things worse for sensitive skin. And yeah, when I read about lancing with hydrocolloids, I felt like I hadn't been given the full story by brands selling them! It makes sense though - it's risky to tell your customers to do that (incredibly risky!!) Undoubtedly there's a legal reason they don't mention that! Hope your weekend is going well 😊😊
@@AliceintheRabbitHole My weekend is great. The hubby and my Son are at the race track all day and night! Yay! Got the house all to myself. Take care...❌✖❌
I have pimples and I am 50' , ever since I was young and until today if I apply benzoyl peroxide on my pimple , the next morning it will grow twice as big and twice as painful...
Oooh nice! I didn't know they make probiotic skincare! My guess is we will be seeing a whole lot more probiotic-containing products on the market soon!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole it's listed as Probiotic Lysate Anti-Pollution Essence, and I have a tiny GWP vial. I also have a bunch of GWP *pre*biotics, but the research behind those as skin care is a reach, at best and sketchy woo at worst.
super informative video as usual! i wish i could use probiotics internally but they give me constipation which is odd as they're supposed to do the opposite and make your digestion regular. idk maybe it's just me?
@@AliceintheRabbitHole the ones for female problems l.rhamnasus and l.reuteri. sadly though even basic ass lactobacili have that effect on me. i can't even drink kombucha without getting masively bloated and feeling my stomach hard as a rock
I wish I could but so far, I haven't found a cheaper option. The Ordinary's HPR doesn't seem to work for me the way retinol does. However! I did notice that the Inkey List has a retinol serum that more closely resembles PTR's - it might be worth checking out! I plan to finish my PTR serum then give Inkey a try
VERY LATE but i want to add my opinion to the acne x sun 'tip'. for me my skin got close much better for the first 2-3 weeks and then it got HORRIBLE. - WEAR YOU SUNSCREEN! (I tested it out years ago and it was NOT worth it).
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Alice, i did check the HUM probiotics but sadly they only sell in the States (=paying customs and shipping if you live in Europe). I have tried probiotics before but had little to no results. You mention it might be a matter of a good mix between the different probiotics. Would you by any chance be able to give us an idea of what to look for eventually ? (if time obviously, lol) Thanks a ton , xoxo
This needs to go viral, at least for your what not to do list. People still believe most of these!! I grew out of my acne but not until my 40s. If I knew then what I know now! Gentle cleansing, micellar water and oils: squalane and rose hip seed. Thanks Alice!!
YUP absolutely all of those for me also! I usually don't use rose hip in the summer months but it's in the oil blend I'm currently using from Pixi - it's a lovely blend and reminded me how great that oil is!
M.S. in nutrition - that explains why you're the only beautuber I can stand to listen to talk about nutrition. I also have my M.S. in nutrition (I'm an RD), and it sucks when I have to unsubscribe from someone I like because they start posting videos "educating" about how great Keto is 😬
Haha you definitely understand then! I am so happy I pursued that interest - what I learned is invaluable (even if the best way I could summarize it is, "balance is key") But it is SO flustering that people come to me for validation on fad diets. No, they're all terrible, extreme dieting will always do more harm than good - that is always going to be the answer!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Yes! And I think there needs to be more research on *why* so many people are drawn to fad diets over and over. That's the real problem.
Agreed! I have a feeling it's hype/marketing. "Lose 10 pounds in 3 days!" sounds so very nice...except it's physically impossible 😐
But "slow and steady wins the race" has never been the best campaign for anything, even if it's the absolute truth.
Someone keeps telling me to try keto but I tried it for a week and I just felt awful. Why is it soooo awful?
@@sharroon7574 On the keto diet, you're forcing your body to use fat and protein as its main energy source, which is a big shift. There's an adjustment period where your body has "learn the new system", or produce the necessary enzymes to keep up - it's more commonly known as "the keto flu".
Sulphur is my favorite for treating acne. Can’t live with out it 🥰Thank you Mario B
It really is amazing!
I hate when people tell me that if have clear skin of I stopped wearing makeup, my skin usually has less breakouts when wear makeup because I leave my face alone instead of stopping in every mirror I pass to pick at it!
Yup, I am beyond exhausted from that myth! It's just absolutely incorrect and WAY too much of a blanket statement!
Yes same!
All my pillow cases were bleached as a teenager. I grew up rubbing Sea Breeze on my face twice a day after “washing” with Noxema (how is that product still on the market?). I also sat in the sun to dry out my acne (and I figured having a red face would help my acne blend in and not be as noticeable).
I live in Colorado and a dermatologist told my daughter not to use anything with oil, after I mentioned I have seen people say that oil helped their skin regulate it’s own oil better. Have you done a video on what oils are good for different skin issues (like oils high in linoleic vs oleic fatty acids)? Some people swear coconut oil is the best thing while others say it’s highly comedogenic, so it’s confusing. I don’t want to break out just because I’m curious if it will break me out. Also, mineral oil - it’s considered “bad”, but isn’t the molecule too big to penetrate the skin? Or is it just trapping crap inside your pores? Thanks!!
The opinions on oils are so conflicting! I AM a fan of mineral oil though - I've used it without problems (my only issue is when I see it being a primary ingredient in an expensive product. It's cheap! And amazing to me when people spend hundreds on mineral oil products but fear Vaseline! I digress though lol)
As for coconut oil, I'm testing Kopari after Pixi. I want to see for myself what coconut oil does on my tricky skin. I'll do the testing for breakouts so you don't have to lol! (Send good skin vibes 🙏😂)
What a great and educational video, everyone who struggles with acne should see this! So many myths you mentioned we have all heard or tried, about time they get debunked! 🙏
Thank you! 😊
Your videos are always so informative. I don’t usually have acne but once in a while when I’m stressed I will have flare ups. I was stressed for most of the three years of law school and my doctor prescribed Retin-A and it worked wonders for me. She also told me to always remember to wear sunscreen.
Good doctor! Retin A is the most potent retinol, but yep - you absolutely need to wear SPF with it!
Great advice! Just wanted to say I use the Cosrx pimple patches and they don’t require me to lance my skin before usage, they tend to remove the gunk overnight on their own but I’ve used the patochology patches and they do absolutely nothing for the pimple!
Oh interesting!! The CosRX is on my list to try. I've almost finished with my 3rd box of the Patchology and that is what's been hit or miss for me. Will be interesting to compare them! 🤔🤔
AliceintheRabbitHole would like to know how your experience goes with Cosrx 😀
1. After your Hum nutrition video I went and bought the probiotics and the tumeric glow vitamins I had zero expectations and after 2 weeks my skin looks amazing !! I am shocked!
2. I went through some horrible acne after moving from the Midwest to the south, it was so bad 😢. My mother in law told me that I should lay in a tanning bed to dry it out. I had no idea how to respond, lol!
Oh yay, happy to hear it worked for you! (and sounds like your experience was like mine with the surprise reaction haha). A tanning bed, yikes! I think I would have turned into shocked pikachu face lol
I wish we all as human have empathy for people with acne. I dealt with adult acne(with few hormonal ones every month) and it bothered me. With can all show some compassion towards people dealing with any insecurity for that matter not just caused by acne. This is a great video. Myth buster and what actually works.
Absolutely. I've seen some terrible comments towards people with acne - perceptions about hygiene in particular. It's very frustrating (and incorrect!)
OMG the “soak in the sun” myth makes me feel sick to my stomach!!! Loved this video ✨✨✨
Right?! Thank you! 😊
Looking forward to Pixi review. 😘
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Thank you for confirming my suspicions w. The AHA thing!!! I knew ‘purging’ was a thing.. but I have been using the pixi glow tonic for nearly two months now.. & it actually helps so much w. my acne! I never really had any purging from it.
But now that I’ve added the farmacy honey moon glow my skin is AWFUL w. Nasty breakouts. I’ve been going back & forth between purging or damaging my skin barrier. I’m still learning as I go 😂😂 but your channel has been such a wealth of knowledge for me!
I expected to LOVE Honeymoon Glow. Instead, I returned it (complete with guilty face to sales associate, "I'm so sorry I'm making a return 😭😭" lol). Practically unpopular opinion, but it didn't work for me!
However, speaking of Pixi, I thought I would give the Glow Tonic serum a try and it's going very well - still early on saying what the results will be, but at least it doesn't sting the way Honeymoon Glow did.
AliceintheRabbitHole I’ve loved a lot of farmacy products.. so my expectations are pretty high w. The honeymoon glow!! I’ve only used it that one time, so I’ll have to give it another shot once my skin is ready for it 😂
I’m really excited to see your video on pixi!!! They’re products seem to be really well thought out! Have you ever tried their cleansing balms? I don’t usually splurge on make up removers, so I don’t want to keep purchasing the farmacy one (just go thru it too quickly) I’ve been curious about pixi’s though! I’ll be keeping an eye out for your pixi review 😍😍
Saved this on YT. And emailed myself a hyperlink. And copied it to my Notes. Can you tell I think it's really informative and know I'll want to reference it the next time I break out
Thank you! ♥️
Probiotics are absolutely the very best! My doc recommended Align probiotics for a stomach issue I was having and I noticed my skin started to look really nice. As it turns out some meds have really awesome side effects!
Yes! It's quite fascinating how the gut and skin are connected!
I swear we have the same skin type. I get cystic hormonal acne and have very dry skin so I really like to see what you use on your face!!
Great tips Alice. I’m 43 and deal with occasional hormonal acne. I mix Differin and.05% Retin-a cream and apply it at night after my other skin care products. This has done more than anything else for me. I also use a tiny amount of Differin in the day just on any pimples if needed. Of course, I always apply plenty of sunscreen. It took me a long time to build up to this. I used Differin only for about a year and a half. It’s really great for hormonal acne and hyperpigmentation which I also have. It didn’t do a lot for fine lines so I switched to Retin-a and found it was not as good at treating my hormonal acne and hyperpigmentation. Dr Davin Lim did a video on Retin-a and mentioned you could mix different strengths when trying to increase your dose so I asked him about mixing Retin-a and Differin and he said it was fine if my skin could tolerate it. It actually works great for me. Differin is more gentle than Retin-a in my experience so my skin is happier mixing the two than using the Retin-a alone. Sorry my post is so long. Hope you’re having a good weekend 😊.
Don't feel the need to apologize for a long comment; this is the rabbit hole - we like deep thoughts here! 😂
That's quite fascinating to me as I didn't know you can mix the two (but it really is a matter of what your skin can handle!) It does make sense though, as tret is more often used for anti-aging and adapalene for acne. And yeah, as long as you're using SPF - i can see how it would work well! Thank you for sharing!
Love the blonde on you! My fav hair color you’ve had
I want to add sun makes me sweat and actually break out lol
Thank you! Yeah the sun one - it's a big oof lol. It really is horrendous advice!
Holy crap I did ALL of the worst things when I was young! Sunning, overwashing and scrubs and Seabreeze, and avoiding all oils. No younger self, everything you heard and tried was wrong 😩
Yup, and that was the recommended advice! EEEP the things we did to our skin years ago 😱😱
Thank goodness for science/research and getting a better understanding of how to treat our skin!
Ohh I forgot about Seabreeze!! It burned so bad!
I subscribed so fast when you said "dry skin with acne" literally noooo one on youtube has this skin type
It's such a frustrating combo too - tough to strike a balance of skincare products that are hydrating but not TOO much, and dries out acne but not my skin!
Hi,
Pixi Rose Cream Cleanser isn't safe to use. It contains BHT. BHT is a toluene based ingredient.
Thank you very much for your time and product information. I have been wanting to try the PTR Retinol Fusion PM serum.
The BHT is at an extremely low percentage (per law) and personally, I'm pro-preservatives in skincare (imo it's better than the alternative of mold/bacteria!) But I respect your opinion and try to mention controversial ingredients
PM Fusion really is amazing!
I switched from the body shop’s tea tree oil to the Jason’s 100% tea tree oil and learned my lesson that first night after trying to apply it the same way. I had to run back to the bathroom to wash it off it was so intense my eyes were even red and watering. It is absolutely amazing on my breakouts and seriously helped clear up my skin after some pretty serious adult acne breakouts. I will say be very cautious when applying and patch test to see how much you need to dilute it and make sure you have a very strong moisturizing routine after. I have oily skin and at night when I use the tea tree oil I will still use a slightly thicker moisturizer and a few drops of rose hip oil and its created a rly nice balance that controls the spots I can get but my skin is also taken care of and moisturized.
Great advice! I'm a BIG fan of patch testing!
Hi Alice! Questions on the Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM Serum:
1) Do you recall purging from it? I want to try it for my adult acne, I am an "Acne Lifer".
2) At most places it costs about $65 an ounce. How long does an ounce last if used daily or every other day?
3) Due to cost of the single ounce being so high, I wonder if going for the QVC deal with the giant 6.7 oz for $126 is a good idea, or is that more than a human could use in a year?
4) I watched another one of your videos where you mention you find great deals on it for REALLY CHEAP, can you give us some tips on where to find the 1 oz sizes for a better price that $65?
5) In the other video, you also mentioned liking the Strivectin Star Light Retinol Oil. Any opinion on comparing PTR vs. Strivectin for keeping your skin clear of acne? Thanks :)
P.S. I am new to your videos, but love, love, love them! You very fast and hard hitting at providing viewers with so much helpful information, facts, and opinions packed into each video, it is amazing! You say it like it is and are so well balanced with your commentary, I am a new fan!
I don't recall purging from it actually, but it may have been because I had already been using other forms of retinol.
As for the price: the deal is, when PTR's own website runs their sales (Black Friday and July 4th), the .4oz serum goes on sale for around $5. As you can imagine, it's an INCREDIBLY good deal! Now, the problem is, it does sell out. So you kind of have to plan on it and get there early. There's a bit of a sad addendum to this in that I noticed it was missing from the last sale!! So I'm crossing every finger in hoping that deal isn't the past! I bought 10 in the last July 4th sale and I'm on my last bottle - so that makes around 4 oz total in a year (although I do stop retinol if I'm using another retinol in a trial - so it's hard to gauge that amount with great certainty).
As for the Strivectin oil, I talked about finishing it in my last empties video. I really adored that product, but the end of the bottle was frustrating. It's a minor grief, but I'd be quite mad about the difficulty of getting the last few drops from the bottle had I paid $99 for it. Still, I'd grab it in a heartbeat if it was included in a 50% off sale. I'm not sure if this speaks more of the product or my cut off of what I'll personally spend 😂😂
Hope that helps!
Dairy is the #1 trigger for me for my hormonal acne, i've had it for 20 years and i get tons of micro breakouts and then a few pustules the next day after so it's just not worth it to me my skin gets red and itchy and it makes my face really unhappy. It's just much less when i avoid all dairy
That doesn't sound fun! Glad to hear you figured out what upsets your skin. I think that's one of the hardest parts of acne - figuring out what causes it for us as one person, vs what triggers it for others!
yaasss great video! ❤
Thank you! ♥️
Glowbiotics serum sounds like it could be good for my ageing skin. I just looked at their website and the products all look promising. I hope your having a great weekend, so far Alice!
I'm so surprised that brand isn't getting more attention! They're quite lovely!
And you too, hope your weekend is amazing 😊
Baby girl, you can save money on those hydrocolloid patches by springing for hydrocolloid bandage sheets on Amazon. For ten bucks, you can get 10 4x4 inch sheets of the stuff. Granted, you have to cut it, but it really is a great value. I bought a pack last September and I'm about to buy myself another pack, but you'll probably have to use less than I did (it's been rough hahaha)
I really should try that! I placed a Yesstyle order for CosRX's patches - definitely cheaper than buying from Ulta/Patchology but a little bit of a wait. That does sound like a waaaay better value though 🤔🤔
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I was hesitant at first, too, but I've found that the sheets are strangely more effective than the patches? When I was cleaning, I found a package of patches and I used them but they weren't quite the same. I was drunk and used them out of convenience because I didn't want to take the time to cut a piece out of a sheet haha. Maybe it was just a placebo thing - the sheets are about twice as thick as the patches, but they also adhere much better I think. Anyway, I'm just so glad I made the switch so I wanted to share 😘
That makes a ton of sense - if they're thicker, they might absorb more?
Ok I'm making this higher priority! Thank you for the tip, i'm excited to see how it compares!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole that's a good theory, that hadn't occurred to me!
I'm excited for you! Hopefully it'll work out for you like it did for me!
Great video 💜💕💛 you know what is crazy is when I was younger I went to the doctor because of my breakouts and he told me to wash my face with shampoo while I'm in the shower now that Im older and learning so much just from TH-cam alone I can't believe he told me that or didn't recommend me to someone else 💙💛💟💚💜
Some people can use anything on their face (somehow!) BUT for others, it's an absolute recipe for disaster!
Mario badescu is my friend. I do use salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide when I'm fighting a tough one. I wash my face twice a day. That being said, I am combo leaning towards oily. I have breakouts I don't have acne. I have tried the patches, now it makes sense, sometimes they do work sometimes they don't. I think tea tree is an option I haven't tried. But I have really sensitive skin. AHA's usually burn my skin. And I am one of the people that clay masks do you work for. Not all of them, LOL. Great video Alice. Have a wonderful afternoon...❌✖❌
I would probably not recommend Tea Tree Oil to you tbh! It's a bit of a dangerous game: one that works, but could make things worse for sensitive skin. And yeah, when I read about lancing with hydrocolloids, I felt like I hadn't been given the full story by brands selling them! It makes sense though - it's risky to tell your customers to do that (incredibly risky!!) Undoubtedly there's a legal reason they don't mention that!
Hope your weekend is going well 😊😊
@@AliceintheRabbitHole My weekend is great. The hubby and my Son are at the race track all day and night! Yay! Got the house all to myself. Take care...❌✖❌
@@lisasmith7 nice! Relaxation time haha 😊😊
@@AliceintheRabbitHole 😁😁😁😁😁😁❌✖❌
thank you for posting this!
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My name’s also kiran, I never told her what to eat! 😢
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Thank you for this informative video! Looking forward to pixi review
Thanks for watching! 😊
Video is spot on ❤️❤️❤️👌
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I have pimples and I am 50' , ever since I was young and until today if I apply benzoyl peroxide on my pimple , the next morning it will grow twice as big and twice as painful...
Oh no! Yeah that ingredient works for some people, and others - not at all! 😱
I don't even have acne, but I'm thrilled I watched this video for the mouthfeel joke
"advice from someone who uses SHAMPOO ON THEIR FACE" 😂😂😂 too good.
You know I've lived that experience LOL!
Just made a run to the purple fridge to dig through my skincare bits and bobs bin and pulled out an Exuviance probiotic essence to try.
Oooh nice! I didn't know they make probiotic skincare! My guess is we will be seeing a whole lot more probiotic-containing products on the market soon!
@@AliceintheRabbitHole it's listed as Probiotic Lysate Anti-Pollution Essence, and I have a tiny GWP vial. I also have a bunch of GWP *pre*biotics, but the research behind those as skin care is a reach, at best and sketchy woo at worst.
Do you mind if I ask how old you are? I’m just curious from adult acne perspective. I’m 36. ☺️
super informative video as usual! i wish i could use probiotics internally but they give me constipation which is odd as they're supposed to do the opposite and make your digestion regular. idk maybe it's just me?
That is strange! Which ones have you tried?
@@AliceintheRabbitHole the ones for female problems l.rhamnasus and l.reuteri. sadly though even basic ass lactobacili have that effect on me. i can't even drink kombucha without getting masively bloated and feeling my stomach hard as a rock
Could you give a recommendation for retinol, that's a little less expensive but almost just as good.
I wish I could but so far, I haven't found a cheaper option. The Ordinary's HPR doesn't seem to work for me the way retinol does.
However! I did notice that the Inkey List has a retinol serum that more closely resembles PTR's - it might be worth checking out! I plan to finish my PTR serum then give Inkey a try
VERY LATE but i want to add my opinion to the acne x sun 'tip'. for me my skin got close much better for the first 2-3 weeks and then it got HORRIBLE. - WEAR YOU SUNSCREEN!
(I tested it out years ago and it was NOT worth it).
IS Clinical Active Serum was my game changer
I love this video. Your my got for skin
It would be nice to know what you think of TheInkeyList Multibionic ;)
I wish they listed the probiotics used ☹️ - since they didn't, you know it's a VERY low amount
@@AliceintheRabbitHole which is not a surprise really ;) .. arghhhh
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Alice, i did check the HUM probiotics but sadly they only sell in the States (=paying customs and shipping if you live in Europe). I have tried probiotics before but had little to no results. You mention it might be a matter of a good mix between the different probiotics. Would you by any chance be able to give us an idea of what to look for eventually ? (if time obviously, lol) Thanks a ton , xoxo