Thank you for doing a video on a India based skincare brand ! We indian subscribers needed it 😭 tired of following all the dermats and skin specialists recommending and reviewing only US/UK based products which aren’t available in our market or aren’t affordable to us 🥺
Bruh of course they r gonna recommend us and uk products cuz thats what readily available to them and also indian skincare is crap in front of their brands lol so i don't think they r missing on anythhing also if u really want videos on indian skincare just follow any skincare TH-camr based in india instead of people who you know r never gonna use skincare from indian market
I know I shouldn't be dropping someone else's name here. But you can follow Jovita George. She's very good when it comes to skin care products and makeup
One of the main concerns with Ordinary is that some of its products can be VERY expensive in India. Minimalist has given Indian people an opportunity to be able to use affordable and quality skincare products.
The reason you couldn't find ingredients on skincare products is because, in 2015, the Indian skincare market was almost nonexistent. It's only in the last 3-4 years that people in India have started caring about skincare, hence the emergence of so many brands. In the name of skincare, all we did was use Himalaya neem face wash and Ponds or Nivea cream. There wasn't even awareness about sunscreen. Nobody I knew used sunscreen or thought of it as essential. Skincare and makeup were considered for the rich and celebrities. In my house, we only had one face cream and one body lotion that everyone used, so buying a cream for your skin type was and is still a privilege for many. Even with fash wash, my parents never used it until I became a teenager. The clean and clear facewash with the little beads was given to us in school. It was so cool to see a separate soap for the face. 🤣🤣 And, while I didn't grow up with acne, many of my friends did, and the only thing they had to treat it with was an over-the-counter herbal "medicine" drink called Saafi, which was supposed to "purify" your blood. For makeup, we only had one foundation, Lakme, with two shades-light and dark. LOL, IK, and just one eyeliner. I'm delighted to see you using an Indian brand. I am a big fan of Minimalist's face moisturiser and the anti-pigmentation actives 08% cream. They also have an SPF 60+, so you can try that too. ❤
Ah so true.. you forgot to mention fair and lovely the most dodgy product on the market till date. I had to finish one bottle of Saafi given by skin care specialist in the family. It never worked for me but I can still feel the horrible bitter taste in my mouth 😮
Oh and don’t forget turmeric face mask for acne. Well turmeric is still good for all skin care though which is still used by many Indians as part of taking care of skin at home or home remedies. Aloe vera as an ayurvedic skin care is still used by many Indians too. Haha 😛 just remembered boroline, boroplus n Vaseline
I am using this brand starting from their launch. It's cheap but effective. Particularly their sepicalm moisturizer is a bomb. I have sensitive dry barrier compromised skin. Also, I am allergic to most of the heavy fragrances and severe asthmatic tendency. This cream is perfect for me. I use it for everything. Soothing, sunburnt skin, mosquito bite, chapped hand and legs etc. Some of their products are actually better than The Ordinary. Other products for dry sensitive barrier compromised skin from their line are PHA toner and Oat cleanser. I use both all over my body. They are cheap enough for that too.
Minimalist changed my life. I have had acne for the past 17 years and there were PIE on my face and back which have not faded in 5 years. 1 month of niacinamide and alpha arbutin changed the game for my skin, it lightened the dark spots and the hyperpigmentation. I have been "cyster" all my life, fighting cysts are a never ending battle for a person with PCOS but gurllll minimalist has given me hope by providing these extraordinary products!!! I am so glad that you explored this brand!! I hope you will be able to get ur hands on the PHA 0.3% toner and azelaic acid too!
I am from India 🇮🇳 and I am currently using the Salicylic acid cleanser and The SPF 50 sunscreen from The Minimalist. I am in love with this product. So Affordable yet of the best quality. I was so excited and happy to see you reviewing and actually liking the product. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤
Thank you for putting India on the skincare world map. I wanted to ask you about one particular Be Minimalist product which has a controversial ingredient. It is their Multi-Peptide Serum which contains Bio-Placenta. This ingredient has made many Indian skintellectuals skeptical and even scared of using the product because apparently it is packed with EGFs and it can lead to proliferation of cancer cells if they already exist in our skin. So, we'd be very grateful if you took a look at the ingredients and let us know whether the product is safe to use or not.
I honestly can't say how happy I am that you've recommended this brand! My budget is so low that I often struggle to afford even The Inky List, but I can actually afford this brand and they sound so good!! I can't wait to try them 💜
Ooh yes to tha aha bha peeling video. Also to the ppl in the comments the vitamin b5 moisturiser is amazing! It has truly reduced my breakouts and lightened my dark sports. The spf 50 is absolutely gorgeous too! Works so well and does not break me out. The salicylic acid and alpha arbutin personally did not do much for me.
I usually apply a moisturizer with a somewhat matte finish over a serum that has that sticky feeling after it. I find that usually negates the stickiness AND prevents transepidermal water loss even further. Just a suggestion (feel free to ignore).
When I was literally building a skincare routine around watching Hyram, Cassandra, Dr. Dray, Dr. Shah, and Dr. Vanita in 2020, I came across the ordinary, only to discover it wasn't available in India and that importing it would cost me a lot of money. Then came "Be Minimalist," which was trolled, mocked, and called out by everyone for blatantly copying the products and packaging of The Ordinary. The price point is extremely reasonable, and over the course of two years, the brand has re-evaluated and purchased so many products that even the average person does not see the immediate results of working on packaging, some consistency issues, and also the L-ascorbic powder, which did not work out in India. It literally cleared my acne for over two years of consistent use, and I really understood how fragrance-free and clean products do wonders on skin; of course, diet plays a major role too. I had severe cystic acne, a damaged barrier as I used to use a lot of physical scrubs, hyperpigmentation, oily skin, and dullness; my absolute favourites are the AHA/BHA peeling solution, PHA toner, salicylic acid, Granactive retinol, vitamin C, salicylic acid cleanser, and niacinamide. I keep repurchasing them; I've lost count of how many I've purchased. Their multi-peptide, SPF 50 sunscreen, and glycolic acid body exfoliator are currently my favourites. PS: I have clear, acne-free, glowing, healthy skin and a healthy barrier now; of course, it took a lot of time. Never skip sunscreen re-application, especially when I've just exfoliated my skin or applied retinol the night before; eating vegetables and nuts; drinking plenty of water; exercising; limiting cheat meals to one per week; eating mindfully; being happy; accepting who you are; and most importantly, being patient with results.
i want to start my acne journey with them, i just use a cleanser and moisturizer that work well, so what would you recommend? btw i am in early 20s and pco as well
@@uditabhattacharya2824 i hope my comment reaches you. But you can try a exfoliating cleanser like tha lha one or a toner either of two and a salicylic acid serum . Just use atleast one product directed towards acne. Salicylic acid did clear put my whiteheads honestly and i wasn't even religious with it. I am no expert here but as a medical student and my curiosity has led me to me be 'skinintellectual'.
I actually just started using minimalist salicylic acid, niacinamide and the ceramide moisturizer, like 2 days ago "just". Rly pleasantly surprised to see u talk about this brand, because no big skincare youtubers does foreign brands (non korean brands)
I can't thank you enough for reviewing an Indian brand.. This is such a benchmark for other Indian skincare companies to reach international standards.. Be minimalist has been my favourite.
I only use the 2% Salicylic Acid and the Niacinamide serum. And it works wonders for me. My acne has gone. I never thought any product could ever do that. I don't even use them regularly. But whenever I feel like it, it still works for me.
Thank you so much for this video! As an Indian teenager who deals with acne, skincare is hard for me. It's so hard to find good, fragrance-free, cruelty-free products in a supermarket or pharmacy in India. Pretty much the only option that we have is products that are available online. Most of the products you generally talk about are either not available in India or are very expensive in India, with some exceptions like The Ordinary which is availabe but it relatively expensive when it comes to some particular products of theirs. Thank you so much for talking about a relatively affordable, creulty-free (I believe, but I'm not sure) Indian skincare brand! I love your videos, Cassandra! Thank you! 💖
Wasn't expecting for this review.. thank you for that, I'm using their products for a while and honestly in Indian market i find comfortable buying their products because of the transparency of ingredients and the price range. I hope they'll come up with a water resistant sunscreen by next summer 💚
Thank you so much. Lots of love. Finally an influencer who looks at skincare objectively irrespective of its country of origin. Way to go!! U r simply amazing and aspiration to all. Love love love, gal😍
I have been using minimalist's product since they 1st launched in India, now skincare industry in India has evolved so much. I still recommend their products because I have used them extensively. And thanks to your video i feel so much more confident ♥️♥️♥️
Happy to see you reviewing an Indian brand! Please do try some of the other Indian Skincare brands like Suganda, Conscious Chemist, Derma Co, Earth Rhythm, Dr Sheth's, Deconstruct, Chemist at Play, . They have some affordable and amazing products. Lots of love 💖
All these brands apart from deconstruct are trash. Promoted by fake influencers because they are paid by the companies. Trust me. I have used these. They are literal garbage. Stay away.
I'm soo happy you did this video!! I have their vitamin c serum, niacinamide serum and the salicylic acid serum, the salicylic acid cleanser and the sepicalm moisturizer! I have oily acne prone skin which can get dry sometimes during the winter, but I just ordered the vitamin B5 moisturizer and the oat extract gentle cleanser. Love you Cassandra you've taught me so much and it's helped my skin so much and minimalist means so much to me being an Indian and they're a brand that is so open and affordable and educational
I love her recommended products because those are really good for all skin types and one thing I love about her that she is so honest 😀 love you from India 😀❤️
love you and love that you highlight less talked about products that by the sound of it needs to be more mainstream! I can’t wait to try the products from this brand!
Hey Cass I've been using be minimalist for over a year now and I've to say they make some really good products. It's so good to see one of my fav youtubers and my favorite skincare brand in a video together ❤️❤️
My most loved brand for serums in India. I used the minimalist 10% niacinamide serum first Then tried the one from the Ordinary. Both were nice and also had the same price but I went back to my minimalist serum cuz I liked it a lot more. And now I have so many serums from them lol. I have hyaluronic acid serum, retinol serum, niacinamide serum, tranexamic acid serum and the peeling exfoliator. I fucking love this brand.
Their hair serum has literally saved my hair. I have no hairfall now. Its affordable and good. I ues their body lotion and moisturizer i have no words to describe how good it is
I-beauty is doing really great. Somany good company are there now that I don't even feel like going for foreign brands. Minimalist is just one of the best. Others are conscious chemist, dr. Sheth, dot & key..
Saw the products on Shopee. I was curious whether the brand is authentic or not (since the price is soooo affordable). Its good to see somebody review their products. Hahah that *Sepicalm* is so funny
Thanks Cassandra for the review on an Indian brand. It's really hard to get other brands products delivered in India. Though The Ordinary is now available in India but I think not all of its products are still available. I would really like if you do more videos on other products from Be Minimalist. Love you 😘
Indian skincare has now much evolved from went u came here but its still confusing and its really informative to watch someone i rly look upto for info on skincare to review indian skincare
This is why we follow you! Thank you. So happy you reviewed Be Minimalist. In India, they're the most no nonsense, intelligent skincare company who really care for their consumer suggestions. They've built a brand name of trust despite being very new.
I was pretty excited when these products were released and have been using them since. I don't really use them in my routine because tretinoin and suncreen have kinda made all the fun side skin products obsolete, but they were pretty effective and well-formulated - no greasiness, adverse reactions etc.
I have used up 4 bottles of SA and 10% Niacinamide in a year. This brand helped me clear up my skin.. my decade old acne and acne marks disappeared in 6-7 months. Spent so much on expensive dermats and their products but never got result. Minimalist is a miracle brand.
Love the effort you put into your videos. They are so informative. I had been commenting on your videos and live streams to do a review for the minimalist products.... So happy that you actually cater to the needs of your viewers across the globe and finally did a live stream followed by this video. This made my day Cass 💜🦋
Ahh.. there are so many amazing Indian skincare brands rn in India. This was definitely not like this 4-5 years ago. You can also try products from Plum, Deconstruct, Dr. Sheath, Derma co, Aqualogica, Sugandha, Ayuga, MamaEarth, Conscious chemist etc if they are available in your country. They not only have clear ingredients list & are very transparent about their products..but also budget friendly 💯 P.S: My fav product from minimalist is their Alpha Arbutin serum ❤️ So so good for acne scars or pigmentation..
Omg super excited for this review.. i have most sensitive skin be minimalist is only brand which suits me honestly .. they are brilliant .. some products break me out badly but mostly product are good
I think it’s fantastic you have highlighted an Indian brand. I do not know much about Indian products but I know there is one product here I will be trying to find in the UK. I am only familiar with one Indian content creator and the is Smitha Deepak (hope I got that right) who does wonderful makeup but I haven’t looked at her channel to see if she does skincare.
Smitha Deepak is correct, she is mainly into makeup.. you can check on Dr.Vanita Rattan ( Dr.V), is an Indian, but lives in UK, she has her own brand, very good at skincare
12:40 The Sepicalm moisturizer has been really great to my skin. Before that I was using a moisturizer that had fragrance in it and i always had a breakout. So that is really good.
I am using their salicylic acid serum and sepicalm moisturizer. The serum is so so SOOOOOO good!!! Works wonderfully for my acnes and gets rid of my Whiteheads overnight. Magic potion in a bottle. However the sepicalm moisturizer, i feel like it's not enough moisturising for me. I have combination skin type and my dry areas feel dehydrated even after using this moisturizer.
Granactive Retinoid is a blessing for my skin And it's niacinamide and sunscreen are the best. I am so glad that i got to know about minimalist . My acne scars are slowly healing (it took 6 months though to show any change)and it's controlling the redness on my skin
I started using minimalist product from this year summer. I had a very bad break out which lasted for entire month and my face was covered in acne which resulted in acne marks. I started using minimalist product that is niacinamide and retinoid. My acne marks were gone after two months of regular usage. This brand has done wonders for my skin.
Cassandra you should try these absolute amazing products from be minimalist 1. Tranexamic acid serum (the best thing youll get for PIE and PIH) 2. lip balm (an spf 30 lip balm which can easily defeat laneige lip mask ) 3. Spf 30 body lotion (comes in huge amount for its price and is soo moisturizing). 4. 16% vit c serum (can call a dupe for skinceuticals vit c serum)
Do check out deconstruct skincare. They have some products that are way better than Be minimalist . Especially The Azelaic acid DS serum, retinol and NMF moisturizer.
I live in india and deal with acne. I tried Minimalist's 2% SA serum earlier this year and while it was good for my acne, using it somehow made my dull. I had to switch brands and I finally got the Mamaearth Tea Tree serum with Willow Bark and SA. Kinda the same results but with more glowy skin.
they only have one toner out, as of right now, but that toner has CHANGED MY SKIN for real. i had struggled with acne for about 7 years and this toner really changed the texture of it so drastically... it has aha and prebiotics and probiotics, which is actually really helpful in reducing the acne-causing microorganisms on the skin and introducing helpful microorganisms that strengthen the microbiome and moisture barrier of the skin
Whoaa this is such a pleasant surprise as I am Indian ☺️ I have acne prone sensitive skin. I started using the sepicalm cream in winter 2019 and kept using it. Even throughout the summer and yes I live in hot humid summer of India. And it suited my skin perfectly. I still use it morning and night! Other minimalist products I use and can vouch for their quality - 2% salicylic acid serum, 10% vitamin c serum. I tried the sunscreen you showed here. It's a little too oily for me ( even in winters. I tried to skip my sepicalm moisturizer and wear only the sunscreen but it didn't suit me at all) India has some amazing skincare brands- effective and affordable. So it's really nice to see them getting exposure ☺️ ( some other skincare Indian brands I think are really good - earth rythm, suganda, Mr sheth, dot and key, plum)
Hello beautiful, love your honest reviews. Being an Indian I feel so proud you made a video on Minimalist, there is another Indian brand you will love "Quench Botanics" it is inspired from Korean beauty and has really wonderful products for oily acne prone skin, made with gentle yet effective ingredients. Please can you make a video on the Mama Cica range, I bet you will enjoy them as much as I do. Love from India.
Thank you for doing this video! I absolutely love all your videos Cassandra, they are really informative! As a regular user of Minimalist, I know how awesome the products are!!!
Hey Cas, big fan of u since lockdown 😂😂. Had lots of time to browse through. Your videos literally taught me how to read the inci list for products. Minimalist is a game changer in India. Right now my morning and evening routine involves so many products from minimalist. Their Niacinamide 0.5 literally soothes my skin. Some products definitely better than Ordinary I feel.❤❤
ive been having really bad breakouts since summer and i really dont know why (maybe stress?). the thing is, ive been using my 5% lactic acid the same way for the last 2/3 years HOWEVER i feel like everytime i use it my acne gets worse. i stopped using it but now my skin feels clogged and ive been having breakouts on my forehead (which never happened before). i felt seen when Cassandra mentioned in 4:30 that the chemical exfoliant can actually make your breakouts worse
this brand single handedly got rid of most of my hyperpigmentation and the acne scars i haven’t tried all the products only the serums this is so much better than the ordinary
Hi Cassandra. 😊It means a lot to see you review an Indian brand. I have oily acne-prone skin, which is a lot under control, but the marks give me a hard time. Please post a video on AHA BHA serums. Thank you for all the videos and for educating us on skin.❣
She understood the assignment, I mean she knew most of the people know her in the West and her growth was stagnant which I have been noticing for some time now. I guess she researched a lot and found out that india skincare is still underrated and if she tried the product and help us as everyone know we are one big economy so win win, smart move, really liked the video btw.
Loved this video! Thanks for being so clear. ❤Specially the final summary at the end for each specific concern. Would love to see that more in other videos Always watch your videos 🎉
So happy to see an Indian brand reach an international market and get the respect it deserves! ❤ Also, minimalist does have an absolutely amazing toner called the “3% PHA face toner with multi Biotics” which is alcohol free and is so hydrating and non-oily! I use that toner and anyone who has acne should definitely give it a go because it’s formulated so well that it doesn’t sting but hydrates and calms my skin and it’s really helped it acne scars! Hope this helps!
Huh I wasn't aware that Beminimalist was available outside of India. Sooo many influencers in India just bashed this brand when it first came out 2 years ago because it was trying to be India's The Ordinary. But I was overjoyed because The Ordinary was very expensive then in India. Now TO is also available here at competitive pricing but I still prefer Beminimalist
While the influencers bashed it for looking WOKE.. The audience didn't pay heed We were more interested in using products that work, are affordable and have good quality.
Please do videos on the best of minimalist products and also the best Indian sunscreens that one can use with no white cast. Also sunscreens I know can be used before applying the makeup but how do we reapply the sunscreen in that case or does the setting spray keep it in place and we do not have to reapply? Can you please do more videos with Indian brands.. it would really help us a lot..
I suffered from acne for more than 11 years and left with a lot of acne marks and hyperpigmentation.minimalist 3%tranexamic acid changed my entire skin.
Thank you for doing a video on a India based skincare brand ! We indian subscribers needed it 😭 tired of following all the dermats and skin specialists recommending and reviewing only US/UK based products which aren’t available in our market or aren’t affordable to us 🥺
Follow Indian dermats girl.. it's that easy.
Indian dermats recommend good Indian products.
What do you expect from firangi dermats?
Bruh of course they r gonna recommend us and uk products cuz thats what readily available to them and also indian skincare is crap in front of their brands lol so i don't think they r missing on anythhing also if u really want videos on indian skincare just follow any skincare TH-camr based in india instead of people who you know r never gonna use skincare from indian market
So true my Happiness just skyrocketted after this .
I know I shouldn't be dropping someone else's name here. But you can follow Jovita George. She's very good when it comes to skin care products and makeup
Yes😭😂
One of the main concerns with Ordinary is that some of its products can be VERY expensive in India. Minimalist has given Indian people an opportunity to be able to use affordable and quality skincare products.
Have you seen that it's now available in a reasonable price at Nykaa?
Gurl the ordinary price in india is quite affordable
Check Nykaa RIGHT NOW!!!
@@kaushikikushwaha86 some ordinary products are cheaper than overrated minimalist on nykaa.
@@Man86324 ikr!!
The reason you couldn't find ingredients on skincare products is because, in 2015, the Indian skincare market was almost nonexistent. It's only in the last 3-4 years that people in India have started caring about skincare, hence the emergence of so many brands.
In the name of skincare, all we did was use Himalaya neem face wash and Ponds or Nivea cream. There wasn't even awareness about sunscreen. Nobody I knew used sunscreen or thought of it as essential. Skincare and makeup were considered for the rich and celebrities. In my house, we only had one face cream and one body lotion that everyone used, so buying a cream for your skin type was and is still a privilege for many. Even with fash wash, my parents never used it until I became a teenager. The clean and clear facewash with the little beads was given to us in school. It was so cool to see a separate soap for the face. 🤣🤣
And, while I didn't grow up with acne, many of my friends did, and the only thing they had to treat it with was an over-the-counter herbal "medicine" drink called Saafi, which was supposed to "purify" your blood. For makeup, we only had one foundation, Lakme, with two shades-light and dark. LOL, IK, and just one eyeliner.
I'm delighted to see you using an Indian brand. I am a big fan of Minimalist's face moisturiser and the anti-pigmentation actives 08% cream. They also have an SPF 60+, so you can try that too. ❤
Ah so true.. you forgot to mention fair and lovely the most dodgy product on the market till date. I had to finish one bottle of Saafi given by skin care specialist in the family. It never worked for me but I can still feel the horrible bitter taste in my mouth 😮
How true is this?
Indians: Yes
Oh and don’t forget turmeric face mask for acne. Well turmeric is still good for all skin care though which is still used by many Indians as part of taking care of skin at home or home remedies. Aloe vera as an ayurvedic skin care is still used by many Indians too.
Haha 😛 just remembered boroline, boroplus n Vaseline
@@oviyaravindranath6860 facts be told .
This is very true and relatable
I am using this brand starting from their launch. It's cheap but effective. Particularly their sepicalm moisturizer is a bomb. I have sensitive dry barrier compromised skin. Also, I am allergic to most of the heavy fragrances and severe asthmatic tendency. This cream is perfect for me. I use it for everything. Soothing, sunburnt skin, mosquito bite, chapped hand and legs etc. Some of their products are actually better than The Ordinary. Other products for dry sensitive barrier compromised skin from their line are PHA toner and Oat cleanser. I use both all over my body. They are cheap enough for that too.
Yes sepicalm moisturiser amazing.
I use Sepicalm too! Best moisturizer I've ever used
For some reason they just don’t work for me every serum feels like a moisturising serum with no after effect
Mereko is company ka ek bhi product work ni kiya, money waste & Moisturizers are so weird none of them absorbs 🤣🤣
Minimalist changed my life. I have had acne for the past 17 years and there were PIE on my face and back which have not faded in 5 years. 1 month of niacinamide and alpha arbutin changed the game for my skin, it lightened the dark spots and the hyperpigmentation. I have been "cyster" all my life, fighting cysts are a never ending battle for a person with PCOS but gurllll minimalist has given me hope by providing these extraordinary products!!! I am so glad that you explored this brand!! I hope you will be able to get ur hands on the PHA 0.3% toner and azelaic acid too!
How did you use both the product? When you use?
Will it help with pigmentations on my hands? The alpha arbutin?
in what order do you use these products?
We need your skincare routine
How often do you apply?
I am from India 🇮🇳 and I am currently using the Salicylic acid cleanser and The SPF 50 sunscreen from The Minimalist. I am in love with this product. So Affordable yet of the best quality. I was so excited and happy to see you reviewing and actually liking the product. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤
Thank you for putting India on the skincare world map. I wanted to ask you about one particular Be Minimalist product which has a controversial ingredient. It is their Multi-Peptide Serum which contains Bio-Placenta. This ingredient has made many Indian skintellectuals skeptical and even scared of using the product because apparently it is packed with EGFs and it can lead to proliferation of cancer cells if they already exist in our skin. So, we'd be very grateful if you took a look at the ingredients and let us know whether the product is safe to use or not.
I honestly can't say how happy I am that you've recommended this brand! My budget is so low that I often struggle to afford even The Inky List, but I can actually afford this brand and they sound so good!! I can't wait to try them 💜
Hey, it is indeed good :) I have been using their serums and moisturizers for over two months now and I can see such great results.
Ooh yes to tha aha bha peeling video. Also to the ppl in the comments the vitamin b5 moisturiser is amazing! It has truly reduced my breakouts and lightened my dark sports. The spf 50 is absolutely gorgeous too! Works so well and does not break me out. The salicylic acid and alpha arbutin personally did not do much for me.
I usually apply a moisturizer with a somewhat matte finish over a serum that has that sticky feeling after it. I find that usually negates the stickiness AND prevents transepidermal water loss even further. Just a suggestion (feel free to ignore).
When I was literally building a skincare routine around watching Hyram, Cassandra, Dr. Dray, Dr. Shah, and Dr. Vanita in 2020, I came across the ordinary, only to discover it wasn't available in India and that importing it would cost me a lot of money. Then came "Be Minimalist," which was trolled, mocked, and called out by everyone for blatantly copying the products and packaging of The Ordinary. The price point is extremely reasonable, and over the course of two years, the brand has re-evaluated and purchased so many products that even the average person does not see the immediate results of working on packaging, some consistency issues, and also the L-ascorbic powder, which did not work out in India. It literally cleared my acne for over two years of consistent use, and I really understood how fragrance-free and clean products do wonders on skin; of course, diet plays a major role too. I had severe cystic acne, a damaged barrier as I used to use a lot of physical scrubs, hyperpigmentation, oily skin, and dullness; my absolute favourites are the AHA/BHA peeling solution, PHA toner, salicylic acid, Granactive retinol, vitamin C, salicylic acid cleanser, and niacinamide. I keep repurchasing them; I've lost count of how many I've purchased. Their multi-peptide, SPF 50 sunscreen, and glycolic acid body exfoliator are currently my favourites.
PS: I have clear, acne-free, glowing, healthy skin and a healthy barrier now; of course, it took a lot of time. Never skip sunscreen re-application, especially when I've just exfoliated my skin or applied retinol the night before; eating vegetables and nuts; drinking plenty of water; exercising; limiting cheat meals to one per week; eating mindfully; being happy; accepting who you are; and most importantly, being patient with results.
i want to start my acne journey with them, i just use a cleanser and moisturizer that work well, so what would you recommend? btw i am in early 20s and pco as well
@@uditabhattacharya2824 i hope my comment reaches you. But you can try a exfoliating cleanser like tha lha one or a toner either of two and a salicylic acid serum . Just use atleast one product directed towards acne. Salicylic acid did clear put my whiteheads honestly and i wasn't even religious with it. I am no expert here but as a medical student and my curiosity has led me to me be 'skinintellectual'.
I actually just started using minimalist salicylic acid, niacinamide and the ceramide moisturizer, like 2 days ago "just". Rly pleasantly surprised to see u talk about this brand, because no big skincare youtubers does foreign brands (non korean brands)
Yesss! Finally an Indian brand . We needed this so much! Please do the derma co products next as I use their products the most!!!! Please
I can't thank you enough for reviewing an Indian brand.. This is such a benchmark for other Indian skincare companies to reach international standards.. Be minimalist has been my favourite.
I only use the 2% Salicylic Acid and the Niacinamide serum. And it works wonders for me. My acne has gone. I never thought any product could ever do that. I don't even use them regularly. But whenever I feel like it, it still works for me.
Glad to see an Indian brand get featured..My first serum was their 5% Niacinamide one and it worked wonders for my skin ❤️
Thank you so much for this video! As an Indian teenager who deals with acne, skincare is hard for me. It's so hard to find good, fragrance-free, cruelty-free products in a supermarket or pharmacy in India. Pretty much the only option that we have is products that are available online. Most of the products you generally talk about are either not available in India or are very expensive in India, with some exceptions like The Ordinary which is availabe but it relatively expensive when it comes to some particular products of theirs. Thank you so much for talking about a relatively affordable, creulty-free (I believe, but I'm not sure) Indian skincare brand! I love your videos, Cassandra! Thank you! 💖
Love love love the minimalist, I have been using their 5% niacinamide, retinoid, sunscreen, moisturizer and body lotion. They work wonders.
Wasn't expecting for this review.. thank you for that, I'm using their products for a while and honestly in Indian market i find comfortable buying their products because of the transparency of ingredients and the price range. I hope they'll come up with a water resistant sunscreen by next summer 💚
Thank you so much. Lots of love. Finally an influencer who looks at skincare objectively irrespective of its country of origin. Way to go!! U r simply amazing and aspiration to all. Love love love, gal😍
My minimalist favorite is Minimalist Sepicalm 3% Oat Moisturizer.
I have been using minimalist's product since they 1st launched in India, now skincare industry in India has evolved so much.
I still recommend their products because I have used them extensively. And thanks to your video i feel so much more confident ♥️♥️♥️
I am even liking the formulations of Conscious Chemist and The Derma Co.
Absolutely!!!
Happy to see you reviewing an Indian brand! Please do try some of the other Indian Skincare brands like Suganda, Conscious Chemist, Derma Co, Earth Rhythm, Dr Sheth's, Deconstruct, Chemist at Play, . They have some affordable and amazing products. Lots of love 💖
All these brands apart from deconstruct are trash. Promoted by fake influencers because they are paid by the companies. Trust me. I have used these. They are literal garbage. Stay away.
I'm soo happy you did this video!! I have their vitamin c serum, niacinamide serum and the salicylic acid serum, the salicylic acid cleanser and the sepicalm moisturizer! I have oily acne prone skin which can get dry sometimes during the winter, but I just ordered the vitamin B5 moisturizer and the oat extract gentle cleanser.
Love you Cassandra you've taught me so much and it's helped my skin so much and minimalist means so much to me being an Indian and they're a brand that is so open and affordable and educational
I wish I would have know about brands like this one 15 years ago. My younger self would have appreciated this ❤
As a skincare enthusiast, indian, and a long time subscriber of your channel, This just makes me so so happy and greatful. Sending love ❤️😊
I love her recommended products because those are really good for all skin types and one thing I love about her that she is so honest 😀 love you from India 😀❤️
love you and love that you highlight less talked about products that by the sound of it needs to be more mainstream! I can’t wait to try the products from this brand!
Hey Cass I've been using be minimalist for over a year now and I've to say they make some really good products. It's so good to see one of my fav youtubers and my favorite skincare brand in a video together ❤️❤️
I can't breathe!!!! Finallllyyyyy something l can actually buy reviewed by my fav 😍😍😍😍
My most loved brand for serums in India.
I used the minimalist 10% niacinamide serum first
Then tried the one from the Ordinary.
Both were nice and also had the same price but I went back to my minimalist serum cuz I liked it a lot more.
And now I have so many serums from them lol.
I have hyaluronic acid serum, retinol serum, niacinamide serum, tranexamic acid serum and the peeling exfoliator.
I fucking love this brand.
Which peeling exfoliator are you using? 10% or 32%?
@@akshayaos4095 I just finished my 10%.
IL order the higher percentage one next.
Should always go from low to high right
Can you please share your experience with the peeling exfoliator?
love be minimalist as a skin care brand. indian staying in dubai here. thank you for this video.
Their hair serum has literally saved my hair. I have no hairfall now. Its affordable and good. I ues their body lotion and moisturizer i have no words to describe how good it is
Can u quote the name .
@@Kam_sinkali minimalist hair serum
I-beauty is doing really great. Somany good company are there now that I don't even feel like going for foreign brands. Minimalist is just one of the best. Others are conscious chemist, dr. Sheth, dot & key..
Saw the products on Shopee. I was curious whether the brand is authentic or not (since the price is soooo affordable). Its good to see somebody review their products.
Hahah that *Sepicalm* is so funny
Thanks Cassandra for the review on an Indian brand. It's really hard to get other brands products delivered in India. Though The Ordinary is now available in India but I think not all of its products are still available. I would really like if you do more videos on other products from Be Minimalist. Love you 😘
Indian skincare has now much evolved from went u came here but its still confusing and its really informative to watch someone i rly look upto for info on skincare to review indian skincare
This is why we follow you! Thank you. So happy you reviewed Be Minimalist. In India, they're the most no nonsense, intelligent skincare company who really care for their consumer suggestions. They've built a brand name of trust despite being very new.
I was pretty excited when these products were released and have been using them since. I don't really use them in my routine because tretinoin and suncreen have kinda made all the fun side skin products obsolete, but they were pretty effective and well-formulated - no greasiness, adverse reactions etc.
Glad to see an Indian brand being featured ! Would love if you can try suganda skincare also .. it’s India’s first active based skincare …
I have used up 4 bottles of SA and 10% Niacinamide in a year.
This brand helped me clear up my skin.. my decade old acne and acne marks disappeared in 6-7 months.
Spent so much on expensive dermats and their products but never got result.
Minimalist is a miracle brand.
i love minimalist so much. it’s priced reasonably and everything ive used so far has worked really well for me.
Been using since their launch esp the salicylic acid LHA cleanser. Works like magic ✨
I use the minimalist tranexamic acid, it is amazing my face looks so bright and even toned. Consistency is the key though.
Love the effort you put into your videos. They are so informative. I had been commenting on your videos and live streams to do a review for the minimalist products.... So happy that you actually cater to the needs of your viewers across the globe and finally did a live stream followed by this video. This made my day Cass 💜🦋
Ahh.. there are so many amazing Indian skincare brands rn in India.
This was definitely not like this 4-5 years ago.
You can also try products from Plum, Deconstruct, Dr. Sheath, Derma co, Aqualogica, Sugandha, Ayuga, MamaEarth, Conscious chemist etc if they are available in your country.
They not only have clear ingredients list & are very transparent about their products..but also budget friendly 💯
P.S: My fav product from minimalist is their Alpha Arbutin serum ❤️
So so good for acne scars or pigmentation..
They actually do have a toner. It's the 3% PHA toner with multi biotics and it is really good.
I'm so happy that someone I trust is reviewing skincare that i can actually afford and is easy to find
Minimalist has become my favourite brand.. I just can't get over how effective their products are 😍
Omg super excited for this review.. i have most sensitive skin be minimalist is only brand which suits me honestly .. they are brilliant .. some products break me out badly but mostly product are good
I think it’s fantastic you have highlighted an Indian brand. I do not know much about Indian products but I know there is one product here I will be trying to find in the UK. I am only familiar with one Indian content creator and the is Smitha Deepak (hope I got that right) who does wonderful makeup but I haven’t looked at her channel to see if she does skincare.
Smitha Deepak is correct, she is mainly into makeup.. you can check on Dr.Vanita Rattan ( Dr.V), is an Indian, but lives in UK, she has her own brand, very good at skincare
The Indian subscribers are screaming! Thanks Big Sis ❤
12:40 The Sepicalm moisturizer has been really great to my skin. Before that I was using a moisturizer that had fragrance in it and i always had a breakout.
So that is really good.
I am using their salicylic acid serum and sepicalm moisturizer. The serum is so so SOOOOOO good!!! Works wonderfully for my acnes and gets rid of my Whiteheads overnight. Magic potion in a bottle.
However the sepicalm moisturizer, i feel like it's not enough moisturising for me. I have combination skin type and my dry areas feel dehydrated even after using this moisturizer.
This video convinced me to finally buy their ceramide + bisabolol moisturizer I've been eyeing 😆
Cassie you are looking very pretty in the thumb. That strapless top looks so beautiful on you
It's amazing to see Minimalist here!♥️ Love from India!
Granactive Retinoid is a blessing for my skin
And it's niacinamide and sunscreen are the best.
I am so glad that i got to know about minimalist .
My acne scars are slowly healing (it took 6 months though to show any change)and it's controlling the redness on my skin
I started using minimalist product from this year summer. I had a very bad break out which lasted for entire month and my face was covered in acne which resulted in acne marks. I started using minimalist product that is niacinamide and retinoid. My acne marks were gone after two months of regular usage. This brand has done wonders for my skin.
Their Tranexamic acid and retinol 0.3% with q10 is my fav. Tranexamic acid legit changed by skin texture.
Their aquaporin face wash, spf 60 & 2 ceramide moisturizers are good too
Cassandra you should try these absolute amazing products from be minimalist
1. Tranexamic acid serum (the best thing youll get for PIE and PIH)
2. lip balm (an spf 30 lip balm which can easily defeat laneige lip mask )
3. Spf 30 body lotion (comes in huge amount for its price and is soo moisturizing).
4. 16% vit c serum (can call a dupe for skinceuticals vit c serum)
True tranexamic acid serum is my holy grail 😩
Happy to see our country product reaching out too 😍❤
I love their PHA toner! They saved my pores.
Do check out deconstruct skincare. They have some products that are way better than Be minimalist . Especially The Azelaic acid DS serum, retinol and NMF moisturizer.
Awww my 😍 beautiful gal !!! U have taken up minimalist
Thank you so much for this! Can you please review Dr. Sheths, Reequil, Derma Co and Plum? They are Indian brands.
i have been using the niacinamide serum for 2 years and yes, its really good!
I live in india and deal with acne. I tried Minimalist's 2% SA serum earlier this year and while it was good for my acne, using it somehow made my dull. I had to switch brands and I finally got the Mamaearth Tea Tree serum with Willow Bark and SA. Kinda the same results but with more glowy skin.
I've been struggling with acne ever since winter has arrived. Will be trying out the peeling and salicylic acid.
this is actually a brand that is highly affordable and even more effective. love minimalist!
I like the B5 10% gel moisturizer, only one that doesn’t break me out.
So great to finally see skincare I can actually have access to!
they only have one toner out, as of right now, but that toner has CHANGED MY SKIN for real. i had struggled with acne for about 7 years and this toner really changed the texture of it so drastically... it has aha and prebiotics and probiotics, which is actually really helpful in reducing the acne-causing microorganisms on the skin and introducing helpful microorganisms that strengthen the microbiome and moisture barrier of the skin
Pls do more review on Indian brands like the formularx,chemist at play, Foxtale , Re equil etc
And derma co
Whoaa this is such a pleasant surprise as I am Indian ☺️ I have acne prone sensitive skin. I started using the sepicalm cream in winter 2019 and kept using it. Even throughout the summer and yes I live in hot humid summer of India. And it suited my skin perfectly. I still use it morning and night! Other minimalist products I use and can vouch for their quality - 2% salicylic acid serum, 10% vitamin c serum. I tried the sunscreen you showed here. It's a little too oily for me ( even in winters. I tried to skip my sepicalm moisturizer and wear only the sunscreen but it didn't suit me at all) India has some amazing skincare brands- effective and affordable. So it's really nice to see them getting exposure ☺️ ( some other skincare Indian brands I think are really good - earth rythm, suganda, Mr sheth, dot and key, plum)
Hello beautiful, love your honest reviews. Being an Indian I feel so proud you made a video on Minimalist, there is another Indian brand you will love "Quench Botanics" it is inspired from Korean beauty and has really wonderful products for oily acne prone skin, made with gentle yet effective ingredients. Please can you make a video on the Mama Cica range, I bet you will enjoy them as much as I do. Love from India.
Thank you for doing this video! I absolutely love all your videos Cassandra, they are really informative! As a regular user of Minimalist, I know how awesome the products are!!!
Hey Cas, big fan of u since lockdown 😂😂. Had lots of time to browse through. Your videos literally taught me how to read the inci list for products. Minimalist is a game changer in India. Right now my morning and evening routine involves so many products from minimalist. Their Niacinamide 0.5 literally soothes my skin. Some products definitely better than Ordinary I feel.❤❤
ive been having really bad breakouts since summer and i really dont know why (maybe stress?). the thing is, ive been using my 5% lactic acid the same way for the last 2/3 years HOWEVER i feel like everytime i use it my acne gets worse. i stopped using it but now my skin feels clogged and ive been having breakouts on my forehead (which never happened before). i felt seen when Cassandra mentioned in 4:30 that the chemical exfoliant can actually make your breakouts worse
this brand single handedly got rid of most of my hyperpigmentation and the acne scars i haven’t tried all the products only the serums this is so much better than the ordinary
May i know which serum do u use to get rid of ur hyperpigmentation?
Their 60 spf sunscreen is the best!
This is great ! So happy to see you featuring an Indian brand
Hi Cassandra. 😊It means a lot to see you review an Indian brand. I have oily acne-prone skin, which is a lot under control, but the marks give me a hard time. Please post a video on AHA BHA serums. Thank you for all the videos and for educating us on skin.❣
Omg! I have use this products from this brand for quite some times..and wondering why there’s no anyone talking about it !
I would love to see a review video on the 2 sunscreens of be minimalist.
Yeah I only use minimalist product and it's very useful for me 🥰
Thank you for doing this. I so wanted to hear your views on this brand as I feel this brand is the best in India for acne skin.
Thanks! Looking forward to the sunscreen review ❤️
She understood the assignment, I mean she knew most of the people know her in the West and her growth was stagnant which I have been noticing for some time now. I guess she researched a lot and found out that india skincare is still underrated and if she tried the product and help us as everyone know we are one big economy so win win, smart move, really liked the video btw.
Loved this video! Thanks for being so clear. ❤Specially the final summary at the end for each specific concern. Would love to see that more in other videos
Always watch your videos 🎉
So happy to see an Indian brand reach an international market and get the respect it deserves! ❤
Also, minimalist does have an absolutely amazing toner called the “3% PHA face toner with multi Biotics” which is alcohol free and is so hydrating and non-oily! I use that toner and anyone who has acne should definitely give it a go because it’s formulated so well that it doesn’t sting but hydrates and calms my skin and it’s really helped it acne scars! Hope this helps!
Try Niacinamide 5% or 10%.totally changed my acne game
The retinol and sepicalm lotion are Fabulous!
Huh I wasn't aware that Beminimalist was available outside of India. Sooo many influencers in India just bashed this brand when it first came out 2 years ago because it was trying to be India's The Ordinary. But I was overjoyed because The Ordinary was very expensive then in India. Now TO is also available here at competitive pricing but I still prefer Beminimalist
While the influencers bashed it for looking WOKE..
The audience didn't pay heed
We were more interested in using products that work, are affordable and have good quality.
@@aadtie5633 lmao woke has no meaning anymore
Be minimalist is so suited for Indian skin! I prefer be minimalist over the ordinary. The ordinary isn't very Indian skin and weather suited.
Can you please do a review on other Indian skincare products like
The pilgrims, conscious chemist, deconstruct and the fix derma sunscreen 💕
Please do videos on the best of minimalist products and also the best Indian sunscreens that one can use with no white cast. Also sunscreens I know can be used before applying the makeup but how do we reapply the sunscreen in that case or does the setting spray keep it in place and we do not have to reapply? Can you please do more videos with Indian brands.. it would really help us a lot..
I suffered from acne for more than 11 years and left with a lot of acne marks and hyperpigmentation.minimalist 3%tranexamic acid changed my entire skin.
Never thought you would review the minimalist line