Hi Kelly I'm very disappointed in the backlash against Korean skincare re this incident. Big brands like L'Oreal, Neutrogena etc have all had this happen to sunscreens they sold without the hysteria. I think the whole thing has been handled very irresponsibly by the original website owner who started it and by numerous youtubers tbh. I've worn this sunscreen for a year. I'm a fitzpatrick one living in Scotland. Without sunscreen I burn within 5 minutes, get prickly heat and freckles. I also get headaches in bright sun and wear both sunglasses and a hat. I've been on tretinoin for 18 months and I have both rosacea and eczema. I have had absolutely no sign this hasn't worked for me and have even had some fading of freckles (I do use tretinoin, azelaic acid and niacinamide in my skincare to be transparent). I'm still using it = it's Winter here in Scotland and the UV index is low so an spf 20 is more than enough right now anyway. No governing body is going to independently test every single sunscreen on the market - it's too expensive and won't happen. They may randomly test on occasion, but not everything. They check the studies/evidence provided by the manufacturer and give approval based on that. Purito did not MAKE the sunscreen and very very few brands do. There are only a handful of labs in the whole world who make sunscreens (nail polish is another item made by very few manufacturers as a point of reference). I'm sad at the hate being spewed at the k beauty industry as so many of my favourite products are from that realm. I did watch Lab muffin's video and thought it was extremely well done. Thank you for not spreading more hysteria re this subject. Best wishes.
Hi Kelly, I really appreciate you talking about this! While I understand the hesitation to jump into such a serious topic, I think it is important for influencers who have recommended this sunscreen to discuss the current controversy. At least in order to point their viewers in the direction of scientists who may have more information. Also, because Purito is offering reimbursement to customers at the moment. Even though we don't have complete information at the moment, some people may be uncomfortable using the sunscreen given the information we do have. This was very responsible of you and I appreciate it! I always enjoy your videos and recommendations!
Thanks for your balanced approach. Got a little hate for a YT comment that the purito works for me. Work at home, windows with UV film, blinds closed, loved putting purito on three- four times per day. I hope they bring it back, my skin had never looked better since protecting with this product. Now I’m hunting for replacement - neogen is pretty good. Still thick 😔
I’m just happy purito is taking it seriously, doing more testing, pulling products until that is done and refunding... I don’t think there is a brand that s perfect so it’s all about how they respond and if it is not the correct spf #... hopefully correct it ❤️
Kelly! Thank you for this video. You made great points. Let’s wait until all the Purito sunscreen information comes out before making up our minds. Love your videos! Wishing you lots happiness and health. Happy Holidays 🎄🎁🎅🏽
There are so so many things that influence the way products work for you. I didn't particularly enjoy the Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask the first time I used it, but this summer, when I was in a different city with very different environmental conditions it helped me so so much, especially for my mascne. The Clinique moisture surge is so popular but it makes my skin tingle wayyy too much for me to enjoy it. Skincare is personal and it's time we got that.
I never had a problem with burning with the Purito sunscreen but it did peel on me. Every. Single. Time. I tried it over and over. Over moisturizer, without moisturizer, without serum, without Essence, waited till my moisturizer dried completely. Peeled every time. The Purito comfy water, thank You farmer sun essence, DRMTLGY Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 do the same thing. The only sunscreens I can get to work for me are the Krave Beet Shield, The Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence, and the canmake Mermaid skin Gel. But I understand why people love the Purito sunscreens. I used the Green Level Unscented and Comfy Water Suncreen on my daughter all summer and it worked great for her. Didn’t peel at all. Everyone is different.
Hi Kelly. New info on Purito sunscreen from Purito shows that the spf was at 29, not 19. This is still not spf50. And what about the ++++ factor? This has caused me to start doubting their other products and the ingredient claims. And not just Purito. How do we know if Korean skincare products really contain, for example, 60% centella asiatica? How good are their labs? This has really opened up a can or worms for me. ☹️
OOOOOOOOH. I've watched half a dozen videos on this and this is the first time I've heard that INCI is coming out with a sunscreen. Suddenly it all becomes crystal clear...
Hehe, you talk really good it really could have been a 40 min video. I was getting ready too. I liked Lab muffin's video for the specs. We try and fail products all the time.
Thank you so much for this thorough and objective examination of the issue. I'm still using my Purito for when I'm inside all day. I have a lot to use up. 🙃
somewhat related, but this also reminds me why I watch your channel over so many others in this over-saturated skincare community. you talk about YOUR EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!! and that is so freaking important. I feel so annoyed when people read ingredients to me. yes, I can read too. I could use the same ingredient websites you do. but that's useless?! tell me how YOU liked it! so kelly, thanks for always telling me your experience with the products. without user experience, this whole online skinfluencer thing is just a waste of time, imo, becoming skintertainment and not knowledge exchange.
I agree, if there is no experience shared it's not super helpful (maybe entertaining but ultimately not the most useful). I'm really happy that my sharing has helped, really is the whole goal of my channel!💕
I love your chatty makeup videos. I appreciate your honest and transparent opinion on purito sunscreen and totally agree with you. Although the tests revealed a lower spf than marketed, the sunscreen seemed to have done a good job for me.
This was one of the most well-balanced and fair discussions about the Purito sunscreen "scandal" that I've seen on TH-cam. Thank you and I hope that Purito/Klairs can prove their suncreen claims or improve their SPF because they're the only ones that don't sting my eyes. I live in Australia and have tried many dozens of sunscreens over my 49 years and none, not one at all, has come close to being as comfortable to wear on my face and eyelids as Purito and Klairs. I'm lathered in Klairs Soft Airy right now.
I'm so glad you found this balanced, I definitely didn't want to advocate for one or the other at this point but just help bring some calmness to the subject. 😅I really hope for the same, whatever the outcome is because both are great sunscreens for so many of us!
Using PURITO and Klairs in fricking Australia is absolutely insane - hope you realise you're not doing anything to prevent photo-damage and adequately protect yourself from melanoma.
Michelle from Lab Muffin Beauty Science did a good job of explaining all the science behind it. The good side AND the useless side of testing SPFs. : )
Hello mz kelly.... Do I see a change with something to do with ur smile? Am I noticing a new found level of self confidence? You always look amazing but there seems to be be a higher/bigger skip in your step?! Hmmmm well anyway darling.. You look absolutely hands down stunning. Look forward to more make up grwm's maybe. Have a good one hun. XXOO Kat
We are being blessed with an extra video yasss ❤️ looking forward to hearing your perspective. There has been a little too much drama surrounding this issue. I thought lab muffin did a great job explaining things.
I agree, the drama has been a bit.. well dramatic! Too quick to jump onto bandwagon but there is a big missing piece of the puzzle! I'm really thankful that professionals have stepped into the conversation to help us make sense of all the complicated ins and outs.
Great video to provide some perspective. There has been too much drama and if you're in a place with high UV, you do need multiple protection. It would be naive to go to Cancun and use Purito type for 8 hours on the beach.
I'm Lakota. If I stand in the sun for five minutes I get dark DARK hyperpigmentation blotches. I wore the Purito Comfy Water and I'm currently using the Klairs Soft Airy, been having them in my rotation forever and I never got one extra bit of hyperpigmentation. So I will continue trusting myself and the results that I have seen. There just isn't a foolproof test for SPFs yet, so that's what I'm going to go by. Everyone is different, some people sweat their sunscreen off faster or wipe their faces absentmindedly more than others, some people don't reapply or don't wear enough. Some people reapply every five seconds and wear golf ball sized amounts. Same with the tests, you can't test only one tube and say that every tube ever made would have the same results. Even the testing methods aren't foolproof. YET. I'll be thrilled when a foolproof test DOES come around so we can all be sure!
Hallo Kelly!! I really appreciate your video! Trying to put balance into it, looking at it from different perspectives. For me was disappointed of the brand cause I feel like, however they decided to put this product out to sale, is their choice and they are responsible.. on the other hand I still feel they are good products that have worked for me, maybe I didn't have spf 50 but I know I was protected cause the one day I didn't use it i tanned like a lot. And for sure I'm not gonna throw my tubes away... I feel like you, both sides are true! We really need to truly respect others and stop being so intolerant to others perspectives! I really enjoyed this video or you, you are really a joy to watch!!😘😘
I appreciate you approaching this with respect and not being quick to disregard a whole industry. I've been shocked at how quick some people have been to turn on all kbeauty. It seems a little racist? Sunscreen scandals have happened before and there was no concerted effort to completely reject the brand, much less every single product from an entire country. I have even seem some go so far as state they'll no longer use Asia beauty period. It's crazy. Especially when the same energy was no where present in previous, comparable scandals. It's hypocritical.
My skin is really prone to sunspots and I never got them with the Purito sunscreen and I never got burnt with it. So spf 19/28 is not nothing. Great video!
Love Purito sunscreen. I live in South East Asia, never notice any burn or new hyperpigmentation with Purito. It's the only sunscreen that's doesn't aggravate my skin.
Kelly, how long did your skin flake once you started tretinoin? I've been on super low strength 0.015% actually and its been about 3 weeks and today I am REALLY flaking.
Thank you for mentioning the Purito issue. I sure hope the scandal is not accurate because I have such a terrible time finding sunscreen that doesn't irritate my eyes. I like to mix the Purito Unscented Centella with CeraVe tinted and Australian Gold tinted when I want to look like I am wearing foundation!
I feel like we have to wait for purito's results and see what they have to say. Now personally, I live in a hot climate country, in summer it gets really intense, and spf 19 would not be enough for me, not during summer anyway... now I have tried the unscented centella sunscreen a while before all of this happened and I didn't like it, not because of the protection but I didn't like the texture at all. I have also tried the comfy water one and found it better suited for my skin type. I don't know maybe I got a defective one with the centella one, it was a bit yellowish. I since then tried the klairs soft airy uv essence as well and I completely burn with it... it was during the summer and definitely wasn't enough for me, I tend to burn only in my cheeks, I flush easily but I do tan as well, without sunscreen I can immediately feel burned since the climate here is insane haha. so with klairs I felt like I had put nothing on my skin... I'm not losing hope in Korean sunscreens, I love keep cool so I have to wait and see...
Yeah there is so much that goes into what makes an SPF work for a specific person/climate/etc! It's really the trickiest skincare product to perfectly nail for your skin, I'm glad to hear Keep Cool is working well though, that's a favorite of mine as well!
@@KellyDriscoll yes it takes a while to find a good sunscreen that matches your skin, i used to hate applying sunscreen because of the heaviness and textures most of them have :/ but in the meantime keep cool is working well so I'm happy I've found it, I bought it as you suggested! 🤗💜
Thanks for the video! I appreciate the response regarding Purito and I respect your decision to not immediately put out a video as soon as the first news broke. I wouldn't know what to say in that situation with only the prelim information either lol. At this point, I'll take this as an opportunity to finish my search for a water resistant formula that I can tolerate for the summer. 😊 (I'd love recs for that category, if you have any!)
Right, it's difficult to speak with just one side and not wanting to advocate for one or the other. I appreciate Michelle Labmuffin so much for breaking down all the important factors we should keep in mind as we wait. Waterproof/resistant is tricky, I have heard a lot of good opinions on Kose suncut super waterproof but haven't tried it myself.
@@KellyDriscoll Oooh, Kose Suncut super waterproof was on my very-short list as well. It looks like it'll be between that one, Skin Aqua or (can't believe I'm saying this) Sun Bum 😂.
Just jumping in to say that I'm also on the hunt for a water-resistant sunscreen, and Elta MD UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is on my to try list. First came across it on Dr Dray's channel, and reviews look good re consistency, wearability etc. One for you to look into?
Almost every country and major brand that sells sunscreen has had these problems where the product doesn't match the labelled SPF. This happens in the US, Europe, Australia, and Japan. One brand messing up doesn't mean that all Korean brands are untrustworthy.
No other brand has claimed an SPF of 84 with such extremely low filter content, and then be shown to have SPF 19 by *two* EU labs (I prioritise their findings over the Korean lab which found it to be SPF 28 - still way too low). Other Korean sunscreens are claiming similar values while also having extremely low organic filter concentrations - you're free to use whatever sub-par sun protection you want, people interested in the "anti-aging" benefits of sunscreens shouldn't have to keep quiet about Korean sun blocks which by and large don't do sh*t for that.
@@dimatsonkova128 The EU labs were told the SPF was around 20. There's been a lot of evidence of biased SPF ratings when a specific SPF is mentioned beforehand. As far as I know, no other major Korean brand had listed the exact concentration of their filters. Even then filters alone do not determine SPF. Based on filter concentration alone, the Purito SPF was supposed to be 10. But the EU labs found it to be almost double. Why? There is a delivery system in the formula. Lab Muffin Beauty Science has a great video explaining how SPF testing works. You should look at that. As for Korean sunscreens not doing shit, first off look at Korean people. By that I mean Koreans who live in Korea. Do you know why people there in their 50s and 60s look so much younger? They've been using sunscreen since they were kids. So do their sunscreens work. Seems like it. I personally used to tan and burn really easily. I only started using sunscreen regularly about a year and a half back, I spend at least an hour in the sun everyday because of my work. And not only have I not tanned or burned, the amount of hyperpigmentation I get after pimples has also reduced. Don't generalize to an entire country because of one incident. There've literally been much more from Western countries.
SPF rating is important regardless how good the sunscreen feel on skin. Don't compromise the SPF rating over some influencer's great feeling about the sunscreen.
SPF rating is important, but if you don’t like how a product feels or acts on the skin then chances are you won’t want to use it which is even worse. Sometimes a compromise is the better option. I have used sunscreens with higher SPF ratings, but they were TERRIBLE on my skin. They left a white cast, burned on my skin, flaked off, broke me out, etc. Purito’s sunscreen never gave me those issues so I use it regardless of the now lessened SPF rating. I even live in Hawai’i where we get a lot of sun exposure and I haven’t had any signs of damage to my skin with this sunscreen. Sunscreen works differently on everyone and for my skin an SPF of 19-28 works just fine.
I’m glad you talked about the whole sunscreen controversy. I bought the unscented purito and the comfy water not too long ago. Then this whole thing happened but I’ve just still been using it. Like you I haven’t really noticed any difference in skin tone and pigmentation so that’s why but I will say I wouldn’t repurchase it again until more info comes out about it to clarify the situation. I had heard about dear klairs and keep cool also being from the same manufacturer, since some sites like yesstyle no longer sell those either. Which is unfortunate since I really wanted to try the keep cool but again until more info comes out I won’t be getting those. Still on the lookout for my go to sunscreen and despite all this I still think it’s important to wear sunscreen because like you said these things happen but all we can do is try to take care of ourselves and our skin the best we can.
Glad to hear it's working well so far! Keep Cool is actually manufactured by Green Cos and Klairs and Purito are manufactured by Now Cos (super confusing I know). I don't see any reason to not trust/try keep cool at this time. I believe Stylevana and Jolse have available stock.
@@KellyDriscoll thanks for letting me know 😊. I haven’t quite found my ideal sunscreen so I’ll give that one a try since I’ve heard so many great things about it.
Thank you for this! That explains why I couldn't find any of their sunscreen. What do you think about the Missha All Around Essence Milk Sunscreen? I'm in need of a new one as my Purito is running low 🙄 Also, any sleep mask recommendation? Or Beauty of Joseon Revitalise Sleep Mask review?
I recently discovered your channel and I am loving your content so far! I watch a lot of other channels (Hyram, James Welsh, etc.), but they have different skin types from mine. What I’ve really enjoyed about your channel is that we seem to have similar skin types and needs, so the products you recommend really seem to work well for my skin. I also love that you’re a skincare blogger that also wears makeup, so I find your insight into skincare in combination with makeup so relatable and helpful! You are incredibly articulate and I appreciate how thoughtful you are with your word choices and descriptions. Thank you so much and keep up the great work!
I actually had both experiences recently with one of the Purito sunscreens cause I wear them all the time. Went to another town were it was sunnier and more “tropical” and I got super tanned wearing the Purito Water sunscreen. It was shocking to me cause the day before I used a mineral based sunscreen and got no tan at all. And then I heard about the controversy and thought maybe I got a tan cause the Purito it’s not really a 50 SPF and it was only obvious when I went to a place with a higher UV index. But can’t really be sure because I used Purito for months, even during summertime, with no sunburn, so there is no way to be sure. Oh well. Maybe someday we will find out if the issue is application or formulation 🤷🏻♀️
So @UCr2jQ0_J5AZvniyJBL0_H-Q , I'm curious as to what you wanted to be when you grew up. You're a wonderful TH-cam influencer, but I think you'd also make a great judge - that person that reviews all sides before making any sort or judgement. That being said, it took me YEARS to find a sunscreen that doesn't exacerbate my eczema, that doesn't turn my tan skin pinkish-gray and that doesn't require a small loan to buy. Purito was it! So, after using it for a little less than a year, I, too am a bit disappointed. However, I'm going to finish up what I have left (a tube and a half) and see what comes of this situation as well. Otherwise, if you have other recommendations for someone like me, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks again for all that you do!
THANK YOU! I really needed clarification for the Purito sunscreen SPF situation. I really love the product, and I hope the company will improve the SPF. I still love the product. I will not ask for a refund. Like you said we need more information from the other side. 💕 BTW, love your make-up.
All I know of that the purito sunscreen is my favorite and I know the ones I have had works great. I use it on my face and another USA poplar brand spf 30 on my body and my body is a lot darker than my face. Not only when I first started using purito I patch tested for a month with another sunscreen on one side of my face basically split my face to compare sunscreens and purito always did great. no sun spots or sunburn!! Other side on my face however I can’t say it did well!! So I just hope they get everything worked out bc I’m running low and I love the brand and have almost every product now!!
I appreciate your balanced response to Purito. We don't have the facts yet on what and how it happened. In the meantime, what I learned from Lab Muffin's excellent video about the production and regulation of sunscreen points to pervasive issues yet to be resolved within the industry internationally.
I love all your videos Kelly! Thank you for sharing your views with us! I’m still using my Purito Sunscreen, I personally have never burned while using it.
Spf 50 or spf 19...it's still protection...only thing is where you live & your climate & your body your skin is different..so true...well said...i have used all 3 of purito's sunscreens & they worked for me..no tanning..no discoloration...i live in Northern India btw..maximum temperature is 45° where I live...lowest is 5°-7°....those sunscreens worked beautifully for my skin...might not be the case with everyone obviously...example my skin doesnt like klairs supple preparation toner..it breaks me out...doesnt mean its a bad product..it just didnt work for me...i am patiently waiting for purito's & klairs response after they do their own individual testing...PATIENCE...
You should check B•LAB I'm sorry just sun cream' and the brand products in general its a new brand not really famous yet but very promising one ! with all the "buzz" going on with the purito sunscreen the b lab is much better .. also it's kinda boring that all youtubers talking about the same products same "popular famous brands.."
I just looked at the inkey list and it looks like it has the exact same filters as the keep cool soothe bamboo sun essence, but this is so affordable it looks really promising, do u by any chance know how the 2 compare with each other?
@@jiakhan6958 sorry i haven't tried the keep cool one so i can't say but I did try the purito and the texture of the B LAB much much nicer and it's so affordable, I can't recommend enough! 🙃
Hmm, seems like that's not a good sign. I bought purito unscented centella sunscreen many times from yesstyle in 2019 and early 2020. It was always a white or ivory color for me and I would never have considered it to be yellow or remotely yellow. It's a little concerning to hear yours is close to yellow. Is your bottle new? If so maybe they sent you an expired bottle? Or maybe the formula has changed? Or perhaps there is room for natural variation in color but I never happened to get a yellow batch like you. It's hard to say.
Your decision to not get involved prematurely in the discussion seems like the safe way to go. When I found out about the testing done in Germany and Poland I was horrified because I suffer from hyperpigmentation and more importantly my family has a history of skin cancer.
I’ve been watching your reviews for over a year until I come across this clip. To me it’s the time such as this that tells me which TH-camr is truly unbiased in their reviews. We think of you as a non expert and non scientist whether it’s a sunscreen matter or not. If we want a truly science based review we wouldn’t watch your vdo. It’s interesting that you’re willing to make recommendations on so many products including purito without a lot of scientific data behind it. But when it comes to criticizing a product you’ve been sponsored to talk about earlier you’re being hesitant by saying that you need more info and even pointing to “red” flags in two independent scientific tests done by 2 different labs in Europe. I find it irresponsible to not come out and at least give a warning to your viewers that they should at least pause the use of Purito for now to be on the safe side instead of being simply quiet. I’d imagine that someone who truly cares about my health and exposure to skin cancer would tell me that.
Why would she tell you not to wear it? That is for you to decide based on the available information. Like you said she is not an expert or a scientist so she wouldn’t have any grounds to tell us to stop using something. She clearly said that she’s deferring to people with more expertise about the subject and to listen to what they have to say. This means that she does care, but she’s just doing it in a more responsible way by telling you to get all the facts and listen to actual experts.
@@skittydreamsd4766 I didn’t ask her to tell us to stop but to pause and proceed with care. Of course she would have the evidence based ground based on 2 in Vivo studies with 15 human subjects in accordance with the European regulatory standard as well as 1 in vitro study all pointing to 19 SPF. Did you see the study result?
@@skittydreamsd4766 if she truly wanted to defer to other experts then she shouldn’t point out the red flags of the studies since she isn’t qualified to do so. If she decided to do so then it’s only fair to also point out the fact that both human studies were conducted in accordance with the international standard that the European regulatory authority would use to approve a final labeling.
@@sanitwong9780 Pausing use literally means to stop use even if for the moment. That’s just nitpicking at this point. As for the research like it or not we are not qualified to read them and neither is Kelly so she’s making the right call by not going into detail about her own findings. Only qualified professionals are able to peer review them for accuracy and presence of bias. Also, just because someone orders a study to be done on a product does not mean their results are valid especially with so little overall data available to us. Those labs had an SPF of 19, but another had an SPF of 28. These discrepancies exist because there is currently no standard procedure for testing these products so results will always be different. The same thing has happened for sunscreens in other countries including the US. This is why systematic reviews and meta analyses are ALWAYS more reliable than an individual lab’s research because they pick through hundreds of studies to come to a conclusion about something. However, waiting for that would take many years so just use your own judgement on how to proceed at this point.
@@sanitwong9780 She pointed out the red flags based on her own experiences. Those are the flags that give HER pause, but not necessarily anyone else. She’s clearly giving only her opinion and not stating it as fact which she is free to do.
Hi Kelly I'm very disappointed in the backlash against Korean skincare re this incident. Big brands like L'Oreal, Neutrogena etc have all had this happen to sunscreens they sold without the hysteria. I think the whole thing has been handled very irresponsibly by the original website owner who started it and by numerous youtubers tbh. I've worn this sunscreen for a year. I'm a fitzpatrick one living in Scotland. Without sunscreen I burn within 5 minutes, get prickly heat and freckles. I also get headaches in bright sun and wear both sunglasses and a hat. I've been on tretinoin for 18 months and I have both rosacea and eczema. I have had absolutely no sign this hasn't worked for me and have even had some fading of freckles (I do use tretinoin, azelaic acid and niacinamide in my skincare to be transparent). I'm still using it = it's Winter here in Scotland and the UV index is low so an spf 20 is more than enough right now anyway. No governing body is going to independently test every single sunscreen on the market - it's too expensive and won't happen. They may randomly test on occasion, but not everything. They check the studies/evidence provided by the manufacturer and give approval based on that. Purito did not MAKE the sunscreen and very very few brands do. There are only a handful of labs in the whole world who make sunscreens (nail polish is another item made by very few manufacturers as a point of reference). I'm sad at the hate being spewed at the k beauty industry as so many of my favourite products are from that realm. I did watch Lab muffin's video and thought it was extremely well done. Thank you for not spreading more hysteria re this subject. Best wishes.
Hi Kelly, I really appreciate you talking about this! While I understand the hesitation to jump into such a serious topic, I think it is important for influencers who have recommended this sunscreen to discuss the current controversy. At least in order to point their viewers in the direction of scientists who may have more information. Also, because Purito is offering reimbursement to customers at the moment. Even though we don't have complete information at the moment, some people may be uncomfortable using the sunscreen given the information we do have. This was very responsible of you and I appreciate it! I always enjoy your videos and recommendations!
So glad that you opened up about your feelings on the Purito sunscreen issue. And eagerly waiting for your best and worst products of 2020. 😊
I hope we get a video for each category 🤞🏼
Thanks for your balanced approach. Got a little hate for a YT comment that the purito works for me. Work at home, windows with UV film, blinds closed, loved putting purito on three- four times per day. I hope they bring it back, my skin had never looked better since protecting with this product. Now I’m hunting for replacement - neogen is pretty good. Still thick 😔
I’m just happy purito is taking it seriously, doing more testing, pulling products until that is done and refunding... I don’t think there is a brand that s perfect so it’s all about how they respond and if it is not the correct spf #... hopefully correct it ❤️
The Mercury retrograde palette is in my top 3 of all time favourites! You look so pretty, love your final look x
I would love to see you go live every now and then
Kelly! Thank you for this video. You made great points. Let’s wait until all the Purito sunscreen information comes out before making up our minds. Love your videos! Wishing you lots happiness and health. Happy Holidays 🎄🎁🎅🏽
There are so so many things that influence the way products work for you. I didn't particularly enjoy the Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask the first time I used it, but this summer, when I was in a different city with very different environmental conditions it helped me so so much, especially for my mascne. The Clinique moisture surge is so popular but it makes my skin tingle wayyy too much for me to enjoy it. Skincare is personal and it's time we got that.
I never had a problem with burning with the Purito sunscreen but it did peel on me. Every. Single. Time. I tried it over and over. Over moisturizer, without moisturizer, without serum, without Essence, waited till my moisturizer dried completely. Peeled every time. The Purito comfy water, thank You farmer sun essence, DRMTLGY Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 do the same thing. The only sunscreens I can get to work for me are the Krave Beet Shield, The Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence, and the canmake Mermaid skin Gel. But I understand why people love the Purito sunscreens. I used the Green Level Unscented and Comfy Water Suncreen on my daughter all summer and it worked great for her. Didn’t peel at all. Everyone is different.
Hi Kelly. New info on Purito sunscreen from Purito shows that the spf was at 29, not 19. This is still not spf50. And what about the ++++ factor? This has caused me to start doubting their other products and the ingredient claims. And not just Purito. How do we know if Korean skincare products really contain, for example, 60% centella asiatica? How good are their labs? This has really opened up a can or worms for me. ☹️
OOOOOOOOH. I've watched half a dozen videos on this and this is the first time I've heard that INCI is coming out with a sunscreen. Suddenly it all becomes crystal clear...
I’ve bought multiple tubes of purito and it always looks yellow to me
Hehe, you talk really good it really could have been a 40 min video. I was getting ready too. I liked Lab muffin's video for the specs. We try and fail products all the time.
hahaha the original cut was 40 minutes! 🙈I try to keep it reasonable length while still getting all the juicy bits in!
How's the purito bb cream for oily acne prone skin in summer time?? Or anything recommendations according to my skin type?
Thank you so much for this thorough and objective examination of the issue. I'm still using my Purito for when I'm inside all day. I have a lot to use up. 🙃
SPF less than 50 + is still a lie from the Purito brand. I don’t trust them anymore.
somewhat related, but this also reminds me why I watch your channel over so many others in this over-saturated skincare community. you talk about YOUR EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!! and that is so freaking important. I feel so annoyed when people read ingredients to me. yes, I can read too. I could use the same ingredient websites you do. but that's useless?! tell me how YOU liked it! so kelly, thanks for always telling me your experience with the products. without user experience, this whole online skinfluencer thing is just a waste of time, imo, becoming skintertainment and not knowledge exchange.
I agree, if there is no experience shared it's not super helpful (maybe entertaining but ultimately not the most useful). I'm really happy that my sharing has helped, really is the whole goal of my channel!💕
I love your chatty makeup videos. I appreciate your honest and transparent opinion on purito sunscreen and totally agree with you. Although the tests revealed a lower spf than marketed, the sunscreen seemed to have done a good job for me.
Thank you! It's a disappointment and we'll have to see how it turns out but definitely still a product that can work! (maybe just needs a new label) 🙈
@@KellyDriscoll hahaaa! Nice suggestion!😂
This was one of the most well-balanced and fair discussions about the Purito sunscreen "scandal" that I've seen on TH-cam. Thank you and I hope that Purito/Klairs can prove their suncreen claims or improve their SPF because they're the only ones that don't sting my eyes. I live in Australia and have tried many dozens of sunscreens over my 49 years and none, not one at all, has come close to being as comfortable to wear on my face and eyelids as Purito and Klairs. I'm lathered in Klairs Soft Airy right now.
I'm so glad you found this balanced, I definitely didn't want to advocate for one or the other at this point but just help bring some calmness to the subject. 😅I really hope for the same, whatever the outcome is because both are great sunscreens for so many of us!
Using PURITO and Klairs in fricking Australia is absolutely insane - hope you realise you're not doing anything to prevent photo-damage and adequately protect yourself from melanoma.
Michelle from Lab Muffin Beauty Science did a good job of explaining all the science behind it. The good side AND the useless side of testing SPFs. : )
Aaaaaannnd Kelly just mentioned Michelle's video. LOLL sorry for being redundant!
Hello mz kelly.... Do I see a change with something to do with ur smile? Am I noticing a new found level of self confidence? You always look amazing but there seems to be be a higher/bigger skip in your step?! Hmmmm well anyway darling.. You look absolutely hands down stunning. Look forward to more make up grwm's maybe. Have a good one hun. XXOO
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We are being blessed with an extra video yasss ❤️ looking forward to hearing your perspective. There has been a little too much drama surrounding this issue. I thought lab muffin did a great job explaining things.
I agree, the drama has been a bit.. well dramatic! Too quick to jump onto bandwagon but there is a big missing piece of the puzzle! I'm really thankful that professionals have stepped into the conversation to help us make sense of all the complicated ins and outs.
id really love to see some new essence recommendations in the future ❤️
Great video to provide some perspective. There has been too much drama and if you're in a place with high UV, you do need multiple protection. It would be naive to go to Cancun and use Purito type for 8 hours on the beach.
I'm Lakota. If I stand in the sun for five minutes I get dark DARK hyperpigmentation blotches. I wore the Purito Comfy Water and I'm currently using the Klairs Soft Airy, been having them in my rotation forever and I never got one extra bit of hyperpigmentation. So I will continue trusting myself and the results that I have seen. There just isn't a foolproof test for SPFs yet, so that's what I'm going to go by. Everyone is different, some people sweat their sunscreen off faster or wipe their faces absentmindedly more than others, some people don't reapply or don't wear enough. Some people reapply every five seconds and wear golf ball sized amounts. Same with the tests, you can't test only one tube and say that every tube ever made would have the same results. Even the testing methods aren't foolproof. YET. I'll be thrilled when a foolproof test DOES come around so we can all be sure!
why people still excusing Purito???? Why are you backing them up? At least its was "19"? Are you kidding? I was expecting more from you...
Hallo Kelly!!
I really appreciate your video! Trying to put balance into it, looking at it from different perspectives. For me was disappointed of the brand cause I feel like, however they decided to put this product out to sale, is their choice and they are responsible.. on the other hand I still feel they are good products that have worked for me, maybe I didn't have spf 50 but I know I was protected cause the one day I didn't use it i tanned like a lot. And for sure I'm not gonna throw my tubes away... I feel like you, both sides are true! We really need to truly respect others and stop being so intolerant to others perspectives!
I really enjoyed this video or you, you are really a joy to watch!!😘😘
I appreciate you approaching this with respect and not being quick to disregard a whole industry. I've been shocked at how quick some people have been to turn on all kbeauty. It seems a little racist? Sunscreen scandals have happened before and there was no concerted effort to completely reject the brand, much less every single product from an entire country. I have even seem some go so far as state they'll no longer use Asia beauty period. It's crazy. Especially when the same energy was no where present in previous, comparable scandals. It's hypocritical.
My skin is really prone to sunspots and I never got them with the Purito sunscreen and I never got burnt with it. So spf 19/28 is not nothing. Great video!
Love Purito sunscreen. I live in South East Asia, never notice any burn or new hyperpigmentation with Purito. It's the only sunscreen that's doesn't aggravate my skin.
Kelly, how long did your skin flake once you started tretinoin? I've been on super low strength 0.015% actually and its been about 3 weeks and today I am REALLY flaking.
Thank you for mentioning the Purito issue. I sure hope the scandal is not accurate because I have such a terrible time finding sunscreen that doesn't irritate my eyes. I like to mix the Purito Unscented Centella with CeraVe tinted and Australian Gold tinted when I want to look like I am wearing foundation!
I feel like we have to wait for purito's results and see what they have to say.
Now personally, I live in a hot climate country, in summer it gets really intense, and spf 19 would not be enough for me, not during summer anyway... now I have tried the unscented centella sunscreen a while before all of this happened and I didn't like it, not because of the protection but I didn't like the texture at all. I have also tried the comfy water one and found it better suited for my skin type.
I don't know maybe I got a defective one with the centella one, it was a bit yellowish.
I since then tried the klairs soft airy uv essence as well and I completely burn with it... it was during the summer and definitely wasn't enough for me, I tend to burn only in my cheeks, I flush easily but I do tan as well, without sunscreen I can immediately feel burned since the climate here is insane haha.
so with klairs I felt like I had put nothing on my skin...
I'm not losing hope in Korean sunscreens, I love keep cool so I have to wait and see...
Yeah there is so much that goes into what makes an SPF work for a specific person/climate/etc! It's really the trickiest skincare product to perfectly nail for your skin, I'm glad to hear Keep Cool is working well though, that's a favorite of mine as well!
@@KellyDriscoll yes it takes a while to find a good sunscreen that matches your skin, i used to hate applying sunscreen because of the heaviness and textures most of them have :/ but in the meantime keep cool is working well so I'm happy I've found it, I bought it as you suggested! 🤗💜
Thanks for the video! I appreciate the response regarding Purito and I respect your decision to not immediately put out a video as soon as the first news broke. I wouldn't know what to say in that situation with only the prelim information either lol.
At this point, I'll take this as an opportunity to finish my search for a water resistant formula that I can tolerate for the summer. 😊 (I'd love recs for that category, if you have any!)
Right, it's difficult to speak with just one side and not wanting to advocate for one or the other. I appreciate Michelle Labmuffin so much for breaking down all the important factors we should keep in mind as we wait.
Waterproof/resistant is tricky, I have heard a lot of good opinions on Kose suncut super waterproof but haven't tried it myself.
@@KellyDriscoll Oooh, Kose Suncut super waterproof was on my very-short list as well. It looks like it'll be between that one, Skin Aqua or (can't believe I'm saying this) Sun Bum 😂.
Just jumping in to say that I'm also on the hunt for a water-resistant sunscreen, and Elta MD UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is on my to try list.
First came across it on Dr Dray's channel, and reviews look good re consistency, wearability etc.
One for you to look into?
@@MC-ko2mx I'll add it to my list! But I'm aiming for sub-$20 sunscreens first. Only way my cheap butt is going to reapply appropriately lol
Almost every country and major brand that sells sunscreen has had these problems where the product doesn't match the labelled SPF. This happens in the US, Europe, Australia, and Japan. One brand messing up doesn't mean that all Korean brands are untrustworthy.
No other brand has claimed an SPF of 84 with such extremely low filter content, and then be shown to have SPF 19 by *two* EU labs (I prioritise their findings over the Korean lab which found it to be SPF 28 - still way too low). Other Korean sunscreens are claiming similar values while also having extremely low organic filter concentrations - you're free to use whatever sub-par sun protection you want, people interested in the "anti-aging" benefits of sunscreens shouldn't have to keep quiet about Korean sun blocks which by and large don't do sh*t for that.
@@dimatsonkova128 The EU labs were told the SPF was around 20. There's been a lot of evidence of biased SPF ratings when a specific SPF is mentioned beforehand. As far as I know, no other major Korean brand had listed the exact concentration of their filters. Even then filters alone do not determine SPF. Based on filter concentration alone, the Purito SPF was supposed to be 10. But the EU labs found it to be almost double. Why? There is a delivery system in the formula. Lab Muffin Beauty Science has a great video explaining how SPF testing works. You should look at that.
As for Korean sunscreens not doing shit, first off look at Korean people. By that I mean Koreans who live in Korea. Do you know why people there in their 50s and 60s look so much younger? They've been using sunscreen since they were kids. So do their sunscreens work. Seems like it. I personally used to tan and burn really easily. I only started using sunscreen regularly about a year and a half back, I spend at least an hour in the sun everyday because of my work. And not only have I not tanned or burned, the amount of hyperpigmentation I get after pimples has also reduced. Don't generalize to an entire country because of one incident. There've literally been much more from Western countries.
SPF rating is important regardless how good the sunscreen feel on skin. Don't compromise the SPF rating over some influencer's great feeling about the sunscreen.
SPF rating is important, but if you don’t like how a product feels or acts on the skin then chances are you won’t want to use it which is even worse. Sometimes a compromise is the better option. I have used sunscreens with higher SPF ratings, but they were TERRIBLE on my skin. They left a white cast, burned on my skin, flaked off, broke me out, etc. Purito’s sunscreen never gave me those issues so I use it regardless of the now lessened SPF rating. I even live in Hawai’i where we get a lot of sun exposure and I haven’t had any signs of damage to my skin with this sunscreen. Sunscreen works differently on everyone and for my skin an SPF of 19-28 works just fine.
I’m glad you talked about the whole sunscreen controversy. I bought the unscented purito and the comfy water not too long ago. Then this whole thing happened but I’ve just still been using it. Like you I haven’t really noticed any difference in skin tone and pigmentation so that’s why but I will say I wouldn’t repurchase it again until more info comes out about it to clarify the situation. I had heard about dear klairs and keep cool also being from the same manufacturer, since some sites like yesstyle no longer sell those either. Which is unfortunate since I really wanted to try the keep cool but again until more info comes out I won’t be getting those. Still on the lookout for my go to sunscreen and despite all this I still think it’s important to wear sunscreen because like you said these things happen but all we can do is try to take care of ourselves and our skin the best we can.
Glad to hear it's working well so far! Keep Cool is actually manufactured by Green Cos and Klairs and Purito are manufactured by Now Cos (super confusing I know). I don't see any reason to not trust/try keep cool at this time. I believe Stylevana and Jolse have available stock.
@@KellyDriscoll thanks for letting me know 😊. I haven’t quite found my ideal sunscreen so I’ll give that one a try since I’ve heard so many great things about it.
Thank you for this! That explains why I couldn't find any of their sunscreen. What do you think about the Missha All Around Essence Milk Sunscreen? I'm in need of a new one as my Purito is running low 🙄 Also, any sleep mask recommendation? Or Beauty of Joseon Revitalise Sleep Mask review?
I recently discovered your channel and I am loving your content so far! I watch a lot of other channels (Hyram, James Welsh, etc.), but they have different skin types from mine. What I’ve really enjoyed about your channel is that we seem to have similar skin types and needs, so the products you recommend really seem to work well for my skin. I also love that you’re a skincare blogger that also wears makeup, so I find your insight into skincare in combination with makeup so relatable and helpful! You are incredibly articulate and I appreciate how thoughtful you are with your word choices and descriptions. Thank you so much and keep up the great work!
I actually had both experiences recently with one of the Purito sunscreens cause I wear them all the time. Went to another town were it was sunnier and more “tropical” and I got super tanned wearing the Purito Water sunscreen. It was shocking to me cause the day before I used a mineral based sunscreen and got no tan at all.
And then I heard about the controversy and thought maybe I got a tan cause the Purito it’s not really a 50 SPF and it was only obvious when I went to a place with a higher UV index.
But can’t really be sure because I used Purito for months, even during summertime, with no sunburn, so there is no way to be sure.
Oh well. Maybe someday we will find out if the issue is application or formulation 🤷🏻♀️
So @UCr2jQ0_J5AZvniyJBL0_H-Q , I'm curious as to what you wanted to be when you grew up. You're a wonderful TH-cam influencer, but I think you'd also make a great judge - that person that reviews all sides before making any sort or judgement. That being said, it took me YEARS to find a sunscreen that doesn't exacerbate my eczema, that doesn't turn my tan skin pinkish-gray and that doesn't require a small loan to buy. Purito was it! So, after using it for a little less than a year, I, too am a bit disappointed. However, I'm going to finish up what I have left (a tube and a half) and see what comes of this situation as well. Otherwise, if you have other recommendations for someone like me, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks again for all that you do!
THANK YOU! I really needed clarification for the Purito sunscreen SPF situation. I really love the product, and I hope the company will improve the SPF. I still love the product. I will not ask for a refund. Like you said we need more information from the other side. 💕 BTW, love your make-up.
I really like these videos. Feels like old TH-cam where you just sit and chat while doing makeup. No morphe/product pushing just chilling 😊
All I know of that the purito sunscreen is my favorite and I know the ones I have had works great. I use it on my face and another USA poplar brand spf 30 on my body and my body is a lot darker than my face. Not only when I first started using purito I patch tested for a month with another sunscreen on one side of my face basically split my face to compare sunscreens and purito always did great. no sun spots or sunburn!! Other side on my face however I can’t say it did well!! So I just hope they get everything worked out bc I’m running low and I love the brand and have almost every product now!!
I appreciate your balanced response to Purito. We don't have the facts yet on what and how it happened. In the meantime, what I learned from Lab Muffin's excellent video about the production and regulation of sunscreen points to pervasive issues yet to be resolved within the industry internationally.
so many infos from this video, thanks Kelly thumbs up. keep educating us will ya..
Kelly I really love your chatty makeup series ♥ Hope you continue it.
I love all your videos Kelly!
Thank you for sharing your views with us!
I’m still using my Purito Sunscreen, I personally have never burned while using it.
That's really good it's working and you're still using it, good to listen to your skin and gut when it comes to your skin!
Not many could pull off talking about a serious issue while applying disco eye makeup, but you totally do! Love the look and the topic
Hahaha thank you!!
Spf 50 or spf 19...it's still protection...only thing is where you live & your climate & your body your skin is different..so true...well said...i have used all 3 of purito's sunscreens & they worked for me..no tanning..no discoloration...i live in Northern India btw..maximum temperature is 45° where I live...lowest is 5°-7°....those sunscreens worked beautifully for my skin...might not be the case with everyone obviously...example my skin doesnt like klairs supple preparation toner..it breaks me out...doesnt mean its a bad product..it just didnt work for me...i am patiently waiting for purito's & klairs response after they do their own individual testing...PATIENCE...
You should check B•LAB I'm sorry just sun cream' and the brand products in general its a new brand not really famous yet but very promising one ! with all the "buzz" going on with the purito sunscreen the b lab is much better .. also it's kinda boring that all youtubers talking about the same products same "popular famous brands.."
I just looked at the inkey list and it looks like it has the exact same filters as the keep cool soothe bamboo sun essence, but this is so affordable it looks really promising, do u by any chance know how the 2 compare with each other?
@@jiakhan6958 sorry i haven't tried the keep cool one so i can't say but I did try the purito and the texture of the B LAB much much nicer and it's so affordable, I can't recommend enough! 🙃
@@noavarshavski6067 thanks 👍
@@jiakhan6958 I just realised you wrote inkey list 🤔 haven't tried their sunscreen either..
@@noavarshavski6067 no I meant the ingredient list my phone was on the predictive txt and wrote something else 🤦♀️ but thank u for replying anyway x
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my purito sunscreen from yesstyle is also a little yellow. not sunflower summer sunshine yellow, but also clearly not white.
Hmm, seems like that's not a good sign. I bought purito unscented centella sunscreen many times from yesstyle in 2019 and early 2020. It was always a white or ivory color for me and I would never have considered it to be yellow or remotely yellow. It's a little concerning to hear yours is close to yellow. Is your bottle new? If so maybe they sent you an expired bottle? Or maybe the formula has changed? Or perhaps there is room for natural variation in color but I never happened to get a yellow batch like you. It's hard to say.
@@flourishinglifedesigns Color can be quite subjective ofc, but I also find that Purito has a very faint yellow color, at least not completely white.
Your decision to not get involved prematurely in the discussion seems like the safe way to go. When I found out about the testing done in Germany and Poland I was horrified because I suffer from hyperpigmentation and more importantly my family has a history of skin cancer.
living for skinfluencers defending companies 🙄
I’ve been watching your reviews for over a year until I come across this clip.
To me it’s the time such as this that tells me which TH-camr is truly unbiased in their reviews. We think of you as a non expert and non scientist whether it’s a sunscreen matter or not. If we want a truly science based review we wouldn’t watch your vdo.
It’s interesting that you’re willing to make recommendations on so many products including purito without a lot of scientific data behind it. But when it comes to criticizing a product you’ve been sponsored to talk about earlier you’re being hesitant by saying that you need more info and even pointing to “red” flags in two independent scientific tests done by 2 different labs in Europe.
I find it irresponsible to not come out and at least give a warning to your viewers that they should at least pause the use of Purito for now to be on the safe side instead of being simply quiet. I’d imagine that someone who truly cares about my health and exposure to skin cancer would tell me that.
Why would she tell you not to wear it? That is for you to decide based on the available information. Like you said she is not an expert or a scientist so she wouldn’t have any grounds to tell us to stop using something. She clearly said that she’s deferring to people with more expertise about the subject and to listen to what they have to say. This means that she does care, but she’s just doing it in a more responsible way by telling you to get all the facts and listen to actual experts.
@@skittydreamsd4766 I didn’t ask her to tell us to stop but to pause and proceed with care. Of course she would have the evidence based ground based on 2 in Vivo studies with 15 human subjects in accordance with the European regulatory standard as well as 1 in vitro study all pointing to 19 SPF. Did you see the study result?
@@skittydreamsd4766 if she truly wanted to defer to other experts then she shouldn’t point out the red flags of the studies since she isn’t qualified to do so. If she decided to do so then it’s only fair to also point out the fact that both human studies were conducted in accordance with the international standard that the European regulatory authority would use to approve a final labeling.
@@sanitwong9780 Pausing use literally means to stop use even if for the moment. That’s just nitpicking at this point. As for the research like it or not we are not qualified to read them and neither is Kelly so she’s making the right call by not going into detail about her own findings. Only qualified professionals are able to peer review them for accuracy and presence of bias. Also, just because someone orders a study to be done on a product does not mean their results are valid especially with so little overall data available to us. Those labs had an SPF of 19, but another had an SPF of 28. These discrepancies exist because there is currently no standard procedure for testing these products so results will always be different. The same thing has happened for sunscreens in other countries including the US. This is why systematic reviews and meta analyses are ALWAYS more reliable than an individual lab’s research because they pick through hundreds of studies to come to a conclusion about something. However, waiting for that would take many years so just use your own judgement on how to proceed at this point.
@@sanitwong9780 She pointed out the red flags based on her own experiences. Those are the flags that give HER pause, but not necessarily anyone else. She’s clearly giving only her opinion and not stating it as fact which she is free to do.